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A Tangled Web: Jammu & Kashmir, by Ira Pande, contains essays that depict the contradictory views on the history, politics, and self-rule related the region. Summary of the Book The essays in this title delve into the different political, economic, cultural, and social problems that are at play in Jammu and Kashmir. It voices those laymen who have become the victims of the turmoil that has plagued the region for decades. But not only does the book portray the gory side, but also talks about the immense beauty, art, food and culture of the area, along with photos that seize the ethereal essence of all this. This area of great geopolitical importance has a strategic location, which is one of the numerous significant reasons behind the volatile nature of peace and a perpetual unrest. The book tries to explain, with much insight, how the Paradise on Earth is slowly becoming a prey of power and greed. About Ira Pande Ira Pande is the chief editor of IIC Publications. She is also a famous name in the publication houses such as Biblio, Seminar, Roli Books, and Dorling Kindersley. Some of the other titles edited by Pande are Diddi: Hamari Maan Shivani, The Great Divide: India and Pakistan, Beyond Degrees: Finding Success in Higher Education, India China: Neighbours Strangers, and India 60: Towards a New Paradigm.