Parliamentary Documentation Vol.XLVII 16-28 February, 2021 No.4

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL POLICY-(INDIA) 1. JEAN Dreze Far from liberating farmers, farm laws put them at the mercy of government. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Deals with the ongoing dispute between farmers and government against new farm laws 2020. **Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India); Farm Bills.

-FARMERS' AGITATION 2. GEORGE, T. J. S Governorship is boring-power matters. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Comments on Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan's action on farmer's agitation issue. **Agriculture-Farmers' Agitation; Governor-(Kerala); Speeches.

3. MISRA, Ashish and MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Jat engine. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.38-41.

Focuses on the role of Rakesh Tikait in the farmers' movement for the removal of farm bills 2020. **Agriculture-Farmers' Agitation; Agricultural Policy-(India); Farm Bills.

-FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS’ AGITATION 4. KALA, Advaita Made of tendentious tripe. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.38.

Deals with global social media targeting India for farmers protest against farm laws. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers’ Agitation; Farm Laws; Toolkit; Rihana.

5. MITTAL, Devanshu Anarchy of a 'peaceful' protest. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.22-23.

Analyses the reasons that caused violent protest by farmers on Republic Day at Red Fort, Delhi. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers’ Agitation; Farm Laws.

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6. TEWARI, Manish Rustics reject serfdom. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.22.

Emphasises on the need to resolve the issue of farmers distress over Farm Bills passed by Parliament in 2020. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers’ Agitation; Farm Laws.

7. YADAV, Puneet Nicholas Farming an agitation. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.24-25.

Deals with politicisation of farmers' agitation against Farm Bills by political parties. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers’ Agitation; Farm Laws.

COMMUNICATION -SOCIAL MEDIA 8. GUHA, Seema Bird's eye stew. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.42-43.

Argues over uses and misuse of social media by political leaders globally. **Communication-Social Media; Media Ethics; Political Parties.

9. SUKUMARAN, Ajay Chat up privacy. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.44-46.

Deals with the apprehensions over data protection of WhatsApp users as the proposed new privacy update. **Communication-Social Media; Media Ethics; WhatsApp; Data Privacy.

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES TAKEOVER 10. KATARIA, Mayank and ESHVAR GIRISH Hostile takeovers : A comparative analysis of India and the United States. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.55-60.

Compares the hostile takeover of Companies between India and United States. **Company Affairs and Management-Companies Takeover; Mergers and Acquisition.

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-SHARE MARKET 11. Illusion of democracy in financial markets. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.7-8.

Draws attention on the financial trade fall on share market of United States. **Company Affairs and Management-Share Market; Financial Sector Reforms- (United States).

CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 12. CHANDRA, Kanchan Can a Hindu homeland be a democracy ? SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Criticises CAA for its provision of providing citizenship on the basis of religion. **Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ARCHAEOLOGY 13. SARKAR, Sravani Return of the past. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.52-55.

Focuses on the discovery of 550 million year old fossil at Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh. **Culture and Civilization-Archaeology; Geological Survey of India; Auditorium Cave; Cultural Heritage; Fossils.

DEFENCE -AIR FORCE-(INDIA) 14. UNNITHAN, Sandeep Local takeoff. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.12-13.

Focuses on the indigenisation of defence aviation industry during the Aero India show 2021. **Defence-Air Force-(India); Defence Production; Air show.

-ARMY-(INDIA) 15. SHIVANE, A. B. Stealth and speed. FORCE (NOIDA), V.18(No.5), 2021(January 2021): P.28-31.

Needs to prioritise long delayed combat vehicles in Indian Army. **Defence-Army-(India); Arms; Defence Production.

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-DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA) 16. UNNITHAN, Sandeep Budget pincer. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.44-45.

Throws light on budgetary provision for defence sector in the union budget 2021-22. **Defence-Defence Budget-(India).

-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA) 17. SINGH, Harwant Year of CDS. FORCE (NOIDA), V.18(No.5), 2021(January 2021): P.32-35.

Reviews the performance of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). **Defence-Defence Policy-(India); Defence Administration; Chief of Defence.

18. UNNITHAN, Sandeep Firearms trap. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.47-50.

Raises question on the India's defence policy regarding shortage of weapons. **Defence-Defence Policy-(India); Defence Production; Arms and Armament.

ELECTIONS -ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(BJP) 19. AURORA, Bhavna Vij Weapon of mass seduction. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.40-41.

Describes the use of social media as a powerful medium for campaign by political parties with special reference to BJP in India. **Elections-Election Campaign-(BJP); Social Media.

ENERGY -ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA) 20. ROUT, Madhusmita India's energy security strategy and role of Chabahar Port. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.67-72.

Analyses the significance of Chabahar port for strategy of India's energy security. **Energy-Energy Policy-(India); International Trade.

5 **-Keywords ENVIRONMENT -AIR POLLUTION 21. JAIN, Deepak and Others Mainstreaming built environment for air pollution management plan in Delhi. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.19-22.

Analyses the air quality parameters and built environment indicators i.e. transportation network availability, land use etc. in Delhi. **Environment-Air Pollution; Environment Policy-(India).

-ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY-(INDIA) 22. MANGOTRA, Karan and Others Framework for India's long-term strategy for curbing climate change. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.12-16. **Environment-Environmental Policy-(India); Climate Change.

-NATURAL CALAMITIES 23. DIXIT, Rekha Rogue rock and a deluge. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.46-50.

Emphasises on the need for better research and monitoring of himalayan glaciers to avoid frequent occurrence of natural calamities specially in Garhwal Himalayas. **Environment-Natural Calamities; Avalanche; Raunthi Glacier; Chamoli.

24. MAHAJAN, Chetan Condemmed space. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.12-13.

Analyses the reasons behind sudden glacier burst in Chimoli district on 7 February 2021. **Environment-Natural Calamities; Disaster; Glacier.

-NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS 25. MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Rude wake-up call. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.32-36.

Expresses concern over the recent disastrous flood in Uttarakhand due to glacier collapse. **Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods; Glacier Tragedy; Global Warming.

6 **-Keywords FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-NON PERFORMING ASSETS 26. KELKAR, Nachiket Detox treatment. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.54-55.

Focuses on Finance Minister's suggestion for asset reconstruction company and asset management company to resolve issue of NPAs being faced by banks in India. **Finance-Banks and Banking-Non Performing Assets; Asset Reconstruction Company.

-BUDGET-(INDIA) 27. Budget as a ritual. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.9.

Deals with union budget 2021-22. **Finance-Budget-(India).

28. ARUN, M. G. and PUNJ, Shwweta Tightrope walk. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.40-43.

Discusses the fiscal management strategy of government for the union budget 2021-22. **Finance-Budget-(India); Fiscal Management; Deficit Financing.

29. CHENGAPPA, Raj Bold new deal. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.29-31.

Analyses the union budget 2021-22 which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1st February 2021. **Finance-Budget-(India).

30. DEKA, Kaushik Reading between the lines. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.48-49.

Throws light on the budgetary provision for education sector in Union budget 2021-22. **Finance-Budget-(India); Education.

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31. MENON, Amarnath K Dressing up the wound. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.46-47.

Analyses the outlay for health sector in union budget 2021-22. **Finance-Budget-(India); Public Health.

32. PUNJ, Shwweta and Others Mantra of privatisation. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.32-39.

Analyses the union budget 2021-22 with reference to promoting disinvestment in public undertaking sectors (PSUs). **Finance-Budget-(India); Disinvestment; PSU.

-CURRENCY AND COINAGE 33. THOMAS, Sunil Cryptic future. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.58-59.

Shows concern over anticipation of draft bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies and bring digital versions of the rupees in India. **Finance-Currency and Coinage; Cryptocurrency; Blockchain; Monetary Policy- (India).

-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE 34. Dangerous designs. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.15-17.

Reveals the unsuccessful efforts (like toolkits, Farmers' Protest) of Foreign Funded agencies to destroy India's integrity. **Finance-Foreign Assistance; Foreign Contribution Regulation Act; Farmers' Protest; NGOs; Tool Kit.

35. UMRAO, Prashant Patel Funding the fissures. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.18-21.

Shows concern over rise of foreign contributions and interference in India's internal affairs through foreign-funded NGOs. **Finance-Foreign Assistance; Foreign Contribution Regulation Act; Sedition.

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-PRIVATISATION OF BANKS 36. MURTHY, Sachidananda Disinvestment in states. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.8.

Deals with centre-government planning for privatisation of government owned banks, insurance companies and other public sector companies in states. **Finance-Privatisation of Banks; State Finance.

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 37. LELE UMA and Others Achieving sustainable healthy food systems: The need for actual food consumption data for measuring food insecurity and its consequences. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.40-47.

Shows concern over the prevalence of undernourishment in the world as per report of food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). **Food-Food Security; Hunger; Food and Agriculture Organisation.

HISTORY -FREEDOM MOVEMENT-(INDIA) 38. CHATURVEDI, Himanshu K. Redemption Act. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.38-41.

Highlights celebration inauguration of Chauri Chaura Centenary by Prime Minister Modi at Chauri Chaura and released a postal stamp. **History-Freedom Movement-(India); Chauri Chaura; Monuments.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 39. KOTOKEY, Angara and BOTHAKUR, Anchita Impact of the probable US withdrawal from Afghanistan on the Kashmir valley: A recap of the 1989 scenario ? WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.85-89.

Discusses the impact of withdrawal of US army from Afghanistan on India. **International Relations-(India-Afghanistan); Jammu and Kashmir; Missions Abroad-(USA).

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40. MOHAPATRA, Anil Kumar and SWAIN, Ashok Kumar India's strategy in Afghanistan: more 'soft' than 'hard'. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.18-22.

Throws light on India's bilateral relations and soft power strategy towards Afghanistan. **International Relations-(India-Afghanistan); Soft Power.

41. SHARMA, Sumira India-Afghanistan relations: Post peace deal. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.95-101. **International Relations-(India-Afghanistan); Taliban.

-(INDIA-CHINA) 42. MENON, Shivshankar Are India-China relations crisis-prone ? SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Analyses discordant relations between India and China. **International Relations-(India-China); United States; Border Issues; Line of Actual Control.

-(INDIA-IRAN) 43. BEHERA, Kishore Kumar US-Israel factor in Indo-Iran relations. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.47-55.

Analyses the implication of US-Israel alliance on Indo-Iran relations. **International Relations-(India-Iran); United States.

44. GUPTA, Sanju Revisiting India-Iran relations: Securing ties beyond energy security. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.36-46. **International Relations-(India-Iran); United States.

45. KAR, Binoda Kumar and TAHAL, Subhendu Bikash Indo-Iran relations: An overview and options. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.56-60. **International Relations-(India-Iran); North South Transport Corridor.

46. NARAYANAN, Raviprasad India and Iran: Time for introspection. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.23-27.

Emphasises on the need for India to strengthen bilateral ties with Iran. **International Relations-(India-Iran); Non Aligned Movement.

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-(INDIA-MYANMAR) 47. MUKHOPADHAYA, Gautam India's Myanmar tightrope. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.18.

Gives opinion on the coup in Myanmar and its impact on India. **International Relations-(India-Myanmar); Political Development.

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 48. BAJPAI, Arunoday India and Pakistan relations: Fundamental drivers. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.28-35.

Discusses various factors that influence Pakistan's foreign policy towards India. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Muslim Ummah; Terrorism.

49. MISHRA, Manoj Kumar India, Pakistan and the threat of cross-border terrorism. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.92-94.

Focuses on issue of terrorism between India and Pakistan. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Soft Power; Terrorists.

50. SAHU, Prasanta Kumar Indo-Pak relations: Era of Benazir Bhutto. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.102-106. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 51. MOHAN, C. Raja Trump, Biden and India. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021): P.45-48.

Compares India's relation with the United States under the Presidentship of Donald Trump and Joe Biden. **International Relations-(India-United States); President.

52. NALAPAT, M. D. Not an option, but a necessity. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.34-36.

Emphasises on the need for strengthening India and United States bilateral relations. **International Relations-(India-United States); Defence Relations; Foreign Policy.

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53. SREEDATHAN, G. Caution: Taking a left turn. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.36-37.

Shows concern over rise of left-Islamist-evangelist network in United States and its impact on US-India ties. **International Relations-(India-United States); Left Islamist; Religion and Politics.

-(TALIBAN-UNITED STATES) 54. KHARE, Vijay and SINGH, Shivani Sadanand US-Taliban peace deal: India's conundrum in Central Asia and its security implications. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.5-10. **International Relations-(Taliban-United States); India.

-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 55. PANDA, Snehalata India, Pakistan and Afghanistan and Iran: An approach for regional peace. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.11-17.

Discusses about India's foreign policy for peaceful coexistence between neighbouring countries. **International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India); Peace.

56. RANA, Kishan S. Centre-state cooperation in handling foreign affairs : A comparative perspective. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.13-16.

Discusses about the Indian States right to review foreign relations according to their perspective. **International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India); Foreign Direct Investment.

-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA) 57. DUSHYANT SINGH Decoding the disengagement. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.30-31.

Praises defence policy adopted by the government towards China's disengagement with India. **International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China); Border Issue.

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58. MEHTA, Raj Chinese Challenge. FORCE (NOIDA), V.18(No.5), 2021(January 2021): P.14-19.

Stresses on the need for India to settle border dispute with China. **International relations-International Boundaries-(India-China); Border Dispute; Army; Defence Relations.

59. SAGAR, Pradip R. Summer retreat. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.50-51.

Highlights the process of military disengagement in eastern Ladakh, India by China. **International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China); Border Dispute; LAC.

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS 60. TAWSEEF AHMAD MIR Geopolitics of competing visions of connectivity in South Asia: A case of CPEC and Chabahar. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.493(No.1), 2021(January 2021): P.73-79. **International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts; China Pakistan Economic Corridor; BRI.

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR 61. SINHA, Subir COVID has blurred the lines between waged, coerced and trafficked labour in India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Raises concern over the worsened condition of labours because of pandemic COVID-19. **Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour; Coronavirus; Lockdown; Migrant Labor.

MIGRATION -(MALAYSIA) 62. JOSEPH TRAWICKI ANDERSON Managing labour migration in Malaysia : Foreign workers and the challenges of 'control' beyond liberal democracies. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), 2021, V.42(No.1): P.86-104.

Examines the issue of migration control in Malaysia. **Migration-(Malaysia); Migration Policy.

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-REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION 63. MORETTI, Sebastien Between refugee protection and migration management : the quest for coordination between UNHCR and IOM in the Asia-Pacific region. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), V.42(No.1), 2021: P.34-51.

Discusses the role of the United Nations High Commissioner for refugees (UNHCR) and the international Organization for Migration (IOM) in the context of significant change in global migration governance. **Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation; UNHCR; Migration Governance.

MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS 64. NORONHA, Rahul Mine games. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.10-11.

Discusses about the closure diamond mining in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh due to expiry of wildlife clearance. **Mines and Minerals-Minerals; Mining; Diamond Mining; Tiger Reserve.

POLITICS AND GOVERNEMNT -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 65. CHOWDHARY, Rekha Reorganisation of J&K and anxiety in Jammu : One year after. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.17-20.

Discusses the socio-political environment in Jammu and Kashmir after one year of arrogation of Article 370 and 35 A. **Politics and Governemnt-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir); Article 370; Constitutional Amendment.

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 66. DAS MAUSUMI and KAR, Sabya Sachi Untangling policy mishaps: How to make policies more effective during a pandemic. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.35-39.

Analyses economic health policies of India to tackle the challenges during panademic COVID-19. **Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India); Economic Policy; Epidemic.

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67. NINAN, T. N. 'Golden period' ? SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Throws light on economical and political development of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. **Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India); Bharatiya Janata Party; Political Development; Prime Minister; Economic Reforms.

-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(TAMIL NADU) 68. SUBRAMANIAN, Lakshmi Rustic strongman. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.36-39.

Discusses the working of AIADMK under Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. **Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(Tamil Nadu); AIADMK; Public Administration.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ASSAM) 69. BANERJEE, Rabi Twist in the east. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.28-30.

Discusses political parties position ahead of assembly elections in Assam. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam); Assembly Elections; NRC.

70. DEKA, Kaushik Communal calculations. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.24-27.

Deals with the strategy of parties for upcoming Assam assembly elections keeping in view muslim voters. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam); Political Parties; Muslim; Vote Bank.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BIHAR) 71. JHA, Giridhar Native returns. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.8.

Highlights the joining of JD(U) by Sayed Shahnawaz Hussain in Bihar. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Bihar); Ministers.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(GUJARAT) 72. OZA, Nandini Hand's shaky. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.19.

Deals with different parties position after entering of AIMIM and AAP parties ahead of various civil polls across different cities in Gujarat. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Gujarat); Civic Polls; Political Parties.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 73. JHA, Prashant Year of disruption, change and continuity. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Studies the ramifications of Covid-19 pandemic on India's political and socio- economical framework. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Public Health; Economic Distress.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(KERALA) 74. DIVAKRAN, Dimpi V. Impact of the Kerala Congress (M) on the Left Democratic Front. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.21-23.

Deals with the ongoing electoral politics after Kerala congress left UDF and joined Communist Party of India (Marxist). **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); CPI (M); United Democratic Front; Assembly Elections.

75. JEEMON, JACOB Pinarayi in poll position. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.44-46.

Deals with the political strategy of CPI(M) for upcoming assembly elections in Kerala. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); CPI(M); Assembly Elections.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MAHARASHTRA) 76. JATHAR, Dnyanesh Turbulent ties. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.42-43.

Deals with dispute between state government and Governor in Maharashtra for the denial of permission to use official aircraft to the Governor. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Maharashtra); Governor; Functions of Government.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR) 77. PUKHREM, Shrishti Coup in context. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.32-33.

Analyses the possible ramification of power takeover by military in Myanmar on India's Act East Policy. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Myanmar); Act East Policy.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(TAMIL NADU) 78. MENON, Amarnath K Congress in its labyrinth. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.14-15.

Deals with the Congress party strategy for upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); Congress; Assembly Elections.

79. MENON, Amarnath K. Poll potboiler. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.21-29.

Analyses the political Scenario in view of Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); AIADMK; DMK.

80. SHEKHAR, G. C. Symbols in sasi cause and effect. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.14.

Highlights Sasi Kala's re-entry in Tamil Nadu politics. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); AIADMK.

81. SUBRAMANIAN, Lakshmi Back to the battlefield. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.32-35.

Discusses the impact of Sasikala's return in Tamil Nadu politics. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); AIADMK.

82. SUBRAMANIAN, Lakshmi Change of guard. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.44-45.

Deals with the position of different political parties ahead of assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); AIADMK; Assembly Elections.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED STATES) 83. ARCHISHMAN RAJU What happened in the American elections? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Analyses the Presidential election of United States 2020. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States); Presidential Elections.

84. NINAN, K. N. US Presidential elections : Abki baar Biden sarkar. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Analyses Presidential election of United States, 2020 and it's impact on India. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States); Presidential Elections.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(WEST BENGAL) 85. DATTA, Romita Third dimension. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.7-9.

Highlights Indian Secular Front (ISF) of Pirzada Abbas Siddiqui joined the Congress-Left alliance for upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections; Muslim; Indian Secular Front.

86. DATTA, Romita Why her vote counts. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.8; 10-11.

Deals with the importance of women voters in the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Women Voter; Woman and Politics.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 87. MISHRA, Soni Into the Southeaster. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.15-20.

Deals with Rahul Gandhi's election campaign for upcoming assembly elections in different states. **Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Rahul Gandhi; Assembly Elections.

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-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-GANDHISM 88. PATEL, Sujata Researching Gandhi's ideas on women : engaging with feminist theories then and now. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.44-51. **Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Gandhism; Women.

-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-MARXISM 89. GUPTA, Satya Dev Toolkit of tormentors. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.35), 2021(21.2.2021): P.24-25.

Discusses the concept of "Economic socialism or Marxism" in Indian context. **Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Marxism; Cultural Socialism; Communism.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION 90. JATHER, Dnyanesh Demolition man. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.28-37; 39.

Points out the corruption charges against Shiv Sena Supreme and their officials filed by former MP Kirti Somaiya. **Public Administration-Corruption; Shiv Sena; BMC; Charges against Ministers.

-CRIME AND CRIMINALS 91. AHUJA, Namrata Biji D company looks for a new CEO. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.28-37; 39.

Speculate about the possible successor of Dawood Ibrahim's criminal empire. **Public Administration-Crime and Criminals.

-CYBER CRIME 92. NANDAKUMAR, Prathima and Others Age of treason. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.23-27.

Deals with the arrest of environment activist Disha Ravi suspecting her role in "toolkit" conspiracy. **Public Administration-Cyber Crime; Toolkit; Farmers' Agitation; Farm Laws.

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-LAW AND ORDER-(JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 93. NASEER GANAI Blocked artery declogged. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.15.

Highlights return of 4G internet services in Kashmir after 18 months due to lockdown and abrogation of article 375. **Public Administration-Law and Order-(Jammu and Kashmir); Internet Service; Internal Security; Lockdown.

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNEMNT 94. TARE, Kiran D. Mission Mumbai. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.8), 2021(22.2.2021): P.14-15.

Deals with the political strategy of Thackeray-led Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) election 2022. **Public Administration-Local Self Governemnt; BMC Election; Shiv Sena.

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 95. BHUSHAN, Bharat Kashmir valley has rejected PM Narendra Modi's 'gram swaraj'. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Deals with the local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir. **Public Administration-Local Self Government; Elections-(Jammu and Kashmir); Gupkar Alliance; District Development Council.

96. BUCH, Asha and Others Report on webinar : Rethinking the role of local governments in a post Covid 19 world. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021). **Public Administration-Local Self Government; Coronavirus.

97. SUKUMARAN C. V. Twenty 20, a dangerous trend from kerala. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.3), 2021(2.1.2021).

Deals with the local body elections 2020 in Kerala. **Public Administration-Local Self Government; Elections-(Kerala); Panchayat.

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-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 98. ARORA, Tarun and PYLE, Katie Need for local access points for central administration of identity cards. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.24-27.

Analyses economic health policies of India to tackle the challenges during panademic COVID-19. **Public Administration-Public Distribution System; Functions of Government- (India); One Nation One Ration Card.

PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASE-CORONAVIRUS 99. TARE, Kiran D. How a slum city beat the virus. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.7), 2021(15.2.2021): P.50-53.

Praises the efforts of health workers, NGOs and Dharvi's (slum areas of Mumbai) residents to combat the battle against COVID-19. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Health Worker; NGOs; Slum; Public Health Policy-(Maharashtra).

-DISEASES-CORONAVIRUS 100. AIYAR, Yamini Indian state and the broken social contract. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Analyses the efforts for handling of Covid-19 Pandemic by the government of India. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic; Lockdown; Functions of Government-(India).

101. BANERJEE, Sumanta Global pandemics as historical catalyst and literary allegories. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.737, 2021(January 2021).

Discusses various health emergencies occurred in world and in India. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Epidemics.

102. LEKHI, Meenakshi Pandemic blues ? Learn from India. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.23.

Praises India for its massive vaccination program against Covid-19. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Vaccine; Covishield; Covaxin.

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103. PULAPRE BALAKRISHNAN and NAMBOODHIRY SREENATH K Interstate variation in mortality from COVID-19 in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.36-43.

Studies of interstate variation in the death rate from COVID-19. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Mortality Rate; Public Health Policy- (India).

-MALNUTRITION 104. SARKAR, Sravani Eating right. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.9), 2021(28.2.2021): P.46-48.

Deals with efforts to eradicate malnutrition among children by Madhya Pradesh government. **Public Health-Malnutrition; Right to Nutrition; Child Health.

RELIGION -PLACES OF WORSHIP-TEMPLE 105. NAIR, Preetha Hand stand on temple hill. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.7), 2021(22.2.2021): P.18-19.

Deals with release of the draft of proposed law titled "The Sabarimala Ayyappa Devotees (Protection of Religious Rituals, Customs and Usages) Act" by Congress party in Kerala. **Religion-Places of Worship-Temple; Religion and Politics; Sabarimala Temple.

RURAL DEVELOPEMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 106. NATH, Tripti Empowering rural artisans to make then aatmanirbhar. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.38-42.

Deals with the government schemes for economic development of rural artisans. **Rural Developement-Rural Employment; Aatmanirbhar; Unorganised Sector.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL ECONOMY 107. LAKSHMANAN, Remya Rural India-the periphery of development. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.43-46. **Rural Development-Rural Economy; Rural Housing.

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-RURAL EMPLOYMENT 108. ARYA, Satender Singh Employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for skilled youth. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.28-30.

Focuses on the various opportunities provided to youth in the agriculture and agri business sector. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Skill Development; Agriculture.

109. DASARI, Sarala and SOMVANSHI, Manthan Employment opportunities for rural youth. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.34-37. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Rural Youth.

110. MISHRA, Avinash and SHARMA, Aakanksha Empowering rural youth through water and tourism sector. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.31-33. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Rural Economy; Tourism Sector; Water Sector.

111. RAO, K. Rajeswara and KHURANA, Sakshi Empowering youth: Towards rebuilding rural India. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.5-9.

Emphasises on the government initiatives to promote rural youth. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Skill Development.

112. SAXENA, Jagdeep Rural youth and agricultural transformation. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.10-15.

Needs to attract youth towards agriculture by transforming it into a high-profile venture. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Agriculture; Rural Youth.

113. SHARMA, H. L. Role of allied sector in rural employment generation. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.23-27.

Focuses on strengthening the rural economy by reviving agriculture and allied sectors like animal husbandry; pisciculture, horticulture etc. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Rural Economy.

114. WADHWA, Manjula empowering rural youth need, challenges and way forward. KURKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.4), 2021(February 2021): P.16-21. **Rural Development-Rural Employment; Rural Youth.

23 **-Keywords SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 115. GEORGIOS GLOUFTSIOS and STEPHAN SCHEEL Enquiry into the digitisation of border and migration management : Performativity, contestation and heterogeneous engineering. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), V.42(No.1), 2021: P.123-140.

Discusses about the digitisation of border security and migration management. **Science and Technology-Information Technology; Migration; Border Security; Biometrics.

-SCIENCE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENTS-(INDIA) 116. ABROL, Dinesh Science, technology and innovation policy 2020 : Neither transformational, nor national. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.29-35.

Discusses about the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, 2020 (STIP 2020). **Science and Technology-Science Policy and Developments-(India).

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE 117. CHHIBBER, Pradeep and Others Missing girls : Women's education and declining child sex ratios in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.6), 2021(6.2.2021): P.52-60. **Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare; Girl Child; Women and Education.

-RESERVATION POLICY-(KARNATAKA) 118. NANDAKUMAR, Prathima Quota quandary. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.8), 2021(21.2.2021): P.20-22.

Deals with the demand to increase OBC quota by Panchamasalis, a dominant sub-set of Lingayat community in Karnataka. **Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(Karnataka); Kurubas; Lingayats.

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-SCHEDULED CASTES 119. TODARIYA, Saurabh Theory and the possibility of 'Dalit studies'. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.61-63.

Discussion on the introduction of 'Dalit Studies" in higher education curriculum. **Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes; Dalit Education; Education Policy-(India).

-WOMEN 120. PILLAI, Meena T Gendered desire in Kerala : Affect and assemblages as development indicators. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.48-54.

Discusses about gender equality in Kerala. **Social Policy and Planning-Women; Women and Social Condition.

-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION 121. KOTISWARAN, Prabha Economic worth of homemakers. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.7), 2021(13.2.2021): P.8.

Deals with the Supreme Court's decision over recognising the value of "homemakesrs" in Kirti vs Oriental Insurance Company Ltd case. **Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition; Supreme Court; Road Accidents; Compensation.