1972- A Saga Of Change Dr. J. Ramakanth Even tragic events such as wars sometimes have benevolent consequences. This novel shows the accelerated societal liberalization that resulted from the Indo-Pak war. It also shows the ingenuity with which a deserted prisoner of war manages to return to India, and illustrates once again that a bleak and hopeless situation can be put back on the path of progress by a determined and dedicated individual.