Widely travelled across the world and more importantly,widely respected in academic,social and political circles for his credibility and sincerity,Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam has been instrumental in developing the Institute of Objective Studies as a think-tank headquartered in New Delhi,India.This selection of Dr Alam's writings,from the iosworld.org website,reflects the depth of his concern for global,national & local issues.Very often these can be read as the proverbial writing on the wall for Dr Alam's awareness is matched by his alertness 7 ability to speak up for the truth.Proud to be an Indian Muslim,Dr Alam's faith in the constitution of India is unfaltering & unwavering.he has taken every oppurtunities to highlight failure & successes in political,legal & social domains in the light of what the Indian constitution guarantees & entitles every citizen.Readers,both young 7 old,will find a conforting resonance in Dr Alam's thoughts & words even when he is writing on issues that are disturbing & ominous.Many will also discover springs of hope 7 inspiration to work for the creation of a humane society,just as Dr Alam has continuously done all through his life.