Dear Reader, Welcome to the first edition of The Holography Times (THT) in year 2013. This is our 20th edition and we would like to thank all our readers and members for overwhelming response and support. We deeply valued the trust you have shown in us and ensure our endeavour to serve you better. Currently brand owners / government authorities are facing problem in selection of authentication technologies. The International Standard Organisation (ISO) has solve the problem by releasing new standard ISO 12931 which provides the guidelines on how to protect brand and products from counterfeits. Our current issue highlights on “Steps to identify authentication solutions to curb counterfeiting” along-with an article on ISO 12931. This issue also covers an interview of Mr. Anil Rajput, Chairman, FICCI CASCADE on anti-counterfeiting campaign running across the country. Lastly on behalf of THT team, we look forward to 2013 with great hopes and wish all our reviewers, members, advertisers, advisers and above all, our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year. C S Jeena Editor