This publication presents a collection of 16 selected research/review papers on various aspects of monsoons those were discussed during the international roundtable on 'Understanding and prediction of Summer and Winter Monsoons' held at Jakarta/Bandung, Indonesia during 21-24 November, 2005. Monsoons modulate the rhythm of life in several countries. The amount of rain received during monsoons critically controls the way of life, culture and economy. The world ...
