Dr. Prem Shankar Choudhury obtained his MA and PhD Degree from Ranchi University and is presently teaching History in Delhi University. He has also presented articles in National and International seminars. He is recipient of an International Award. Awarded by International Award Association for Young People (Duke of Edinburg, London) in 1996 and is the author of Encyclopaedia of Democracy, Power and Politics of Southeast Asia (3 Vol.).