Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays by Dilip M. Salwi: "Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays: Celebrating Indian Scientific Achievements" is an inspiring book by Dilip M. Salwi that showcases the remarkable contributions of Indian scientists and their groundbreaking discoveries. Through a collection of engaging plays, this book celebrates the spirit of innovation, intellect, and perseverance that has propelled India's scientific community to great heights. Key Aspects of the Book "Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays: Celebrating Indian Scientific Achievements": Celebrating Indian Scientists: The book pays homage to the brilliant minds and significant achievements of Indian scientists. Through captivating plays, readers are introduced to the inspiring stories behind groundbreaking discoveries, inventions, and contributions that have shaped the landscape of Indian science. Dramatization of Scientific Concepts: "Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays" combines science with art by using plays as a medium to portray complex scientific concepts and discoveries. The plays provide an engaging and accessible way for readers to understand and appreciate the scientific advancements made by Indian scientists. Inspiring the Next Generation: The book aims to inspire the next generation of scientists by showcasing the accomplishments and journeys of Indian scientists. By highlighting their stories, challenges, and triumphs, it encourages young readers to pursue their scientific interests and fosters a sense of pride in India's scientific heritage. Dilip M. Salwi, an accomplished author and science enthusiast, brings together the realms of science and theater in "Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays: Celebrating Indian Scientific Achievements." With a deep appreciation for the contributions of Indian scientists, Salwi uses the medium of plays to captivate readers and celebrate the remarkable scientific achievements of India. His book serves as an inspiration to both science enthusiasts and aspiring young minds, encouraging them to explore the exciting world of scientific discovery and innovation. "Hey! We Are Indian Scientists & Plays" is a testament to the indomitable spirit and intellectual prowess of Indian scientists and their invaluable contributions to the field of science.

This volume consists of the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Foundations of Software Technology and Theoretical Computer Science (FSTTCS 2002), organized under the auspices of the Indian Association for Research in Computing Science (IARCS). The conference was held at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur during December 12–14, 2002. The conference attracted 108 submissions (of which two were withdrawn). Of these, a total of 26 papers were selected for presentation in the conference. As in the last year, the PC meeting was held electronically (stretching over nearly three weeks in August 2002) and was a great success. In addition to the contributed papers, we had ?ve invited speakers this year: Hendrik Lenstra, Jr., Harry Mairson, Dale Miller, Chih-Hao Luke Ong, and Margus Veanes. We thank them for accepting our invitation and for providing abstracts (or even full papers) for the proceedings. Two workshops were organized in conjunction with the conference – both in Kanpur. A workshop on Parameterized Complexity was held during December 10–11, organized by Mike Fellows and Venkatesh Raman. The second workshop actually consisted of three miniworkshops: on Coding Theory by Madhu Sudan; on Finite Field Algorithms by Hendrik Lenstra, Jr.; and on Sieve Theory by R. Balasubramanian. We wish to thank all the reviewers and PC members who contributed greatly to making the conference a success. We also wish to thank the team at Springer- Verlag for their help in preparing the proceedings.