Dear Participants, We are happy to inform you that all preparations are ready for hosting 13th Annual Conference of IASSH at Trivandrum . The venue of the conference and Pre-conference workshop will be Mariarani Centre, located in Trivandrum city (Thiruvananthapuram). All registered participants will be getting e-mail communication informing the place of their accommodation. Most of the Conference participants and all participants attending the "Pre-conference workshop on Research Methodology" will be accommodated at Mariarani Center itself, the venue of the conference as well as workshop. We look forward to welcoming you in Trivandrum and for a productive conference. IASSH Secretariate. The Mariarani Centre – Trivandrum Maria Rani Centre, Pallotti Lane, Gandhipuram, Sreekariyam P.O. Thiruvananthapuram- 695 017. Kerala. Tel: 91-471-2592018 Mariarani Center in Trivandrum is easily accessible by plane, train and public transportation. The center is in Trivandrum, but is located in a quiet environment with plenty of nature. Travel BY AIR – The closest airport is Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (12 km away from the venue) and has a domestic and an international terminal. It is approximately a 25- minute ride to the venue. On arrival, on leaving the airport, you can arrange for a prepaid taxi (with fixed rates) to the venue. BY RAIL – The nearest main railway station is Trivandrum / Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. It is approximately 12 km away from the venue and takes a 25 minutes ride by car or auto. In front of the station’s Main Entrance is a prepaid auto rickshaw stand where you can arrange for a rickshaw at a fixed rate. For trains that stop in Kochuveli Railway Station/Trivandrum, you are already close to Sreekariyam and can take a rickshaw to the centre. BY ROAD – Central Bus Station (CBS), also called Thampanoor Bus Station, is located opposite the Trivandrum Central Railway station (see above). It serves buses traveling on all routes in Kerala and other inter-state destinations. Mariarani Centre, Trivandrum .