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About The Book: The book Prism of Silence records different voices manifested through silence. It is an ensemble of essays on the theme of ‘speaking silence’. The scholars from different fields have contributed. The concept of silence is located through themes like – ‘of violence in the realm of war and how silence functions through that’, ‘voices of silence coming through prison spaces’, ‘world of art capturing the moment of silence post-partition’, ‘the silenced voices of women writers in the performing space of Indian theatre’ and many more. About The Editor: Dr. Pratyush Vatsala, a visionary academician and dynamic administrator, currently serves as the Principal and Professor at Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi. With over 35 years of rich academic and administrative experience, her contribution varies from literature, education, human rights, and multidisciplinary studies to Values and Social Responsibility. Dr. Vatsala holds dual M.A. degrees in English and Hindi, a Ph.D. in English, a prestigious International Diploma in Educational Leadership in Higher Education, along with Postgraduate Diplomas in Educational Management and Human Rights, and a Certificate in Human Resource Management. Her scholarship reflects a seamless integration of contemporary pedagogy, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and a deep-seated commitment to education as a means of social transformation. She has contributed extensively to national and international academic discourse through research supervision, paper presentations and invited lectures. Her unwavering dedication to inclusive, value-based education and social justice has earned her numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to literature, culture, education and human rights. Dr. Vatsala has authored and edited a wide range of books. Her English publications include New Age Companion to English Literature, Human Rights and Dalit Narrative, Equality and Social Justice: Issues and Concerns, Current Issues in H