Wilhelmina Mathew hits literary limelight with her novel 'Maya and the Studded Cowry'
Shirooru, October 07: Whilhelmina Mathew marked her debut in the literary limelight with the release of “Maya and the Studded Cowry”, published by Partridge India. The novel charts the adventures of a girl to achieve her ambitions, seek her own identity and find liberty.
The book brings to light the abuse and disrespect that young girls and women in India face for being considered as the weaker sex. Through "Maya and the Studded Cowry,” Mathew portrays the strength and wit of women, and encourages them to break the damaging barriers of society and dare to achieve their dreams.
With the recent molestations and rapes, girls and women have become a target. This book proves that even though these atrocities exist in the society, nothing can stop a girl from growing normally and doing what she wants to do. She breaks all barriers and reaches her goal, Mathew says.
About the Author
Whilhelmina Mathew is an educationist for the past three decades. She has taught and managed different student levels and has worked in international schools. She is passionate about the welfare of girls. Maya and the Studded Cowry is her first book. She is presently working as the Chief Coordinator of Green Valley National School and PU College Shirooru.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
