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Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXV (16-31 July, 2009) No.14

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL TRADE

1 GILBERT, John Agricultural trade reform and poverty in the Asia-Pacific Region: Survey and some new results. ASIA PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL(NEWYORK), V.15(No.1), 2009(Jun, 2009): p.1-34

Analyses the potential implications of agricultural trade reform under Doha on overall welfare and poverty for economies in the Asia-Pacific region. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade.

-FISHING AND FISHERIES

2 MISHRA, P and AGASTY, Sangeeta Underutilised resource potential and economics of inland fisheries in Orissa. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.57-72 ** Agriculture-Fishing and Fisheries.

3 SEN, K K Role of pisciculture in economic development. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(25.7.2009) ** Agriculture-Fishing and Fisheries.

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE

4 SAMPLE, Ian Vulnerable species threatened by human activity. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.7.2009) ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.

5 Vanishing tiger(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(17.7.2009)

Raises concern over dwindling of tiger population in . ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.

-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION

6 DASGUPTA, Kumkum No soft landing. (NEW ), 2009(30.7.2009)

Discusses the provisions of Land Acquisition(Amendment) Bill and the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill which has been stalled by Trinamool Congress and suggests for a new land policy that needs to be adopted by Government.

** - Keywords 1 -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION

** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.

7 Overhaul system of land acquisition(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(27.7.2009) ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.

8 Politics of obstinacy(Editorial). PIONEER (), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses issues related to obstruction of Land Acquisition(Amendment) Bill, 2007 and the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2007 by Mamata Banerjee. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.

9 Populism unleashed(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses the Land Aquisition(Amendment) Bill and Relief and Rehabilitation Bill that defines terms and conditions for acquiring land for public purpose and that is being stalled by Mamata Banerjee. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.

BIOGRAPHIES -PROMINENT PERSONS-HANGAL, GANGUBAI

10 MENON, Sadanand Classicist till the end. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Pays tribute to eminent classical vocalist . ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-HANGAL, Gangubai.

COMMERCE -INTERNAL TRADE-ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES

11 DUTTA, Bhaskar Striking against hunger. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Focuses on the shortcomings of the Public Distribution System causing food crisis in the country. ** Commerce-Internal Trade-Essential Commodities.

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)

12 Look East for Gain(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

** - Keywords 2

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)

Discusses trade and investments flowing between India and Bangladesh that is bound to be beneficial for both the economies. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Bangladesh).

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-REGIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

13 Eastward Ho!(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses cabinet's approval of Free Trade Agreement(FTA) with the Association of South East Asian Nations(ASEAN) which is going to form key to India's Look-East policy. ** Commerce-International Trade-Regional Trade Associations; ASEAN.

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO

14 NEHRU, Arun India, China will rewrite WTO rules. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.7.2009) ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.

CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP

15 KINETZ, Erika Vast boon to India seen in a simple card. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(18.7.2009)

Gives critical view on Indian Government's ambitious Unique Identification Card(UIC) project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -MONUMENTS

16 TRIPATHI, Diwakar Criticising memorials shows anti Dalit mentality. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Argues that statues being put up by the BSP are memorable to emancipators and heroes for the Dalits. ** Culture and Civilization-Monuments.

** - Keywords 3

DEFENCE -(INDIA)

17 10 years after the Kargil war(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.7.2009)

Reveals that the flaws in the intelligence assessment systems have led to Kargil fiasco. ** Defence-(India).

18 CHIMA, C S Made in India, for India's defence. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Emphasises the need to resolve the modernisation programme of armed forces for enhancing India's defence capability. ** Defence-(India).

19 PUNJ, Balbir K We won Kargil war, so why the silence? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(31.7.2009)

Criticises the Union Government for its silence on Pervez Musharrafs claim that Pakistan won the Kargil war. ** Defence-(India).

20 RAGHAVAN, Srinath What led to Kargil war? Unintelligence. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(24.7.2009)

Analyses that lack of coordination between the intelligence agency has led to Kargil intrusion. ** Defence-(India).

-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT

21 Absurd deal(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(31.7.2009)

Focuses on criticism from the Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) over the deal of Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.

22 At sea on the Gorshkov(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses the need for transparency in defence procurement and exploring more sources of weapons in the backdrop of delay in induction of Admiral Gorshkov. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.

** - Keywords 4

-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT

23 EUMA cannot be justified(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009) EUMA: End Use Monitoring Agreement.

Discusses non justiciable End Use Monitoring Agreement(EUMA) for the sale of American military hardware and insists that India should have focussed discussion on issue of strategic cooperation. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.

24 KRISHNA SWAMY, S EUMA: buyer beware. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009) EUMA: End Use Monitoring Agreement.

Expresses views on Indian Government's End Use Monitoring Agreement(EUMA) with United States. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.

25 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Retail but no resale. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Expresses views on the controversy on end use monitoring of Indian defence equipments from the United States. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA)

26 BAKSHI, G D Crouching dragon. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

Discusses the acceleration of the Chinese pace of military transformation in comparison with the slow speed of military modernisation. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China).

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-NEPAL)

27 Undesirable nuisance(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses the issue of India's military assistance to Nepal in its process of rebuilding and development and UN's raising objection over the same. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Nepal).

** - Keywords 5

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)

28 CHELLANEY, Brahma End-use monitoring woes for India. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses provisions of End Use Monitoring Agreement(EUMA) that Indian Government signed with United States at the cost of strategic autonomy and United States policy of current arms sales that are intended only to promote regional military balance. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).

29 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth Bottom line behind India-US 3.0 HINDU (DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Discusses Hillary Clinton's visit, her lobbying for American arms sales and nuclear reactor parks, the end use monitoring agreement with UPA and dangers associated with this shift in our foreign policy towards United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).

-NUCLEAR WEAPONS

30 CHELLANY, Brahma Substandard capabilities. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Comments on wide gaps in India's nuclear projects as it seeks to develop sea-launched ballistic missile without having Intercontinental Ballistic missile project. ** Defence-Nuclear Weapons.

-SUBMARINES

31 Arihant enters the water(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Discusses the launch of first indigeneously built nuclear powered submarine, codenamed, 'Arihant'. ** Defence-Submarines.

32 MUKHERJEE, Gautam India's very own Nautilus. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Discusses India's military building programme with the successful launch of it's first nuclear submarine 'Arihant'. ** Defence-Submarines.

** - Keywords 6

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)

33 KARNIK, Kiran Creating engines for future growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Focuses on the Government's responsibilities to create more high growth sector that act as the engines for economic development. ** Economic Growth-(India).

34 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Regional inequality. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Examines the reasons behind regional inequality in India. ** Economic Growth-(India).

35 SAUMITRA MOHAN Slump and slide. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.7.2009)

Discusses that India should maintain a balance between minimum liberal capitalism and maximum social welfare to protect economy from the impact of recession. ** Economic Growth-(India).

36 , N K UPA, a spend force. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Stresses upon the need for an action plan to be implemented effectively to revive economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India).

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES)

37 THOMPSON, Helen Political origins of the financial crisis: Domestic and international politics of Fammie Mae and Freddie Mac. POLITICAL QUARTERLY(OXFORD), V.80(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.17-24

Discusses the role of Government sponsored enterprises which have led to the financial crisis in the United States of America. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).

** - Keywords 7

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)

38 SHRIVASTAVA, Aseem Overseas market and home market. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.41(No.47), 2009(7.6.2009): p.5-9

Advises both the India and the China to build their home markets in a sustainable manner rather to rely on the export led growth. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).

-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY

39 GHOSH, Jayati Overcome rural poverty. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(21.7.2009) ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.

40 PRABHA and Others Poverty in : Inter-regional study. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.101-121 ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.

-INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA)

41 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak Beyond the budget. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Suggests measures to revive infrastructure market from the impact of global slowdown. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India).

-LIBERALISATION

42 CHOUCRI, Nazli and MISTREE, Dinshaw Globalization, migration and new challenges to governance CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.717), 2009 (Apr, 2009): p.173-179 ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.

EDUCATION

43 Amend Education Bill(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Suggests that the proposed 'Right to Education Bill' should ensure the right to minimum quality of education than the accessibility of the same. ** Education.

** - Keywords 8

-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

44 DUBHASHI, P R In search of learning. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Raises concern over quality aspect of private educational institutions emerging in India. ** Education-Educational Institution.

-EDUCATIONAL POLICY-(INDIA)

45 KAUSHIK, Amit School education: Free private sector. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Suggests the revival of National Policy on Education to allow regulated private investment in schools. ** Education-Educational Policy-(India).

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

46 DAS, P R Whither class X, board examination? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Claims that making the class 10 examination optional may not be beneficial for students and education system of India. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

47 DEBROY, Bibek In defence of Kapil Sibal. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Expresses views on Kapil Sibal's proposed education reforms under HRD Ministry's 100 days' plan. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

48 DEV, Arjun Current exams distort learning, subvert curriculum objectives. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(5.7.2009)

Gives a critical view on Minister for Human Resource Development, Kapil Sibal's announcement of reforming the class 10 examination. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

49 DEVARAJ, K Evalution shouldn't blunt competitive edge. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(5.7.2009)

** - Keywords 9

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

Gives views in support of the current system of 10th standard board examination. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

50 DOLEY, Satya Ranjan Committee Report and its impact. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(16.7.2009) ** Education-Educational Reforms.

51 GHOSH, Manika Can making board exam optional work? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.7.2009) HRD: Human Resource Development.

Gives a critical view on the announcement of making class 10 board examination optional by HRD Ministry. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

52 ILAIAH, Kancha Sibal's reforms must pass language test. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(17.7.2009)

Stresses upon the need to resolve the issue of the medium of instruction before the proposed school education reforms. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

53 JISHNU, Latha Commons and the classes. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Emphasises the need for a common school policy. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

54 MALIK, Ashok Schooling: A few lessons to learn. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(25.7.2009)

Expresses views on the school education reform initiative taken by the Union Human Resource Development Ministry. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

55 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu What class are you in? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Opines on the significance of Right to Education Bill. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

** - Keywords 10

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

56 SHARMA, Tyagaraj Mind the language. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Expresses views on Supreme Court's direction given to Karnataka Government on the use of English language as a medium of instruction in the State's private schools. ** Education-Educational Reforms.

-HIGHER EDUCATION

57 Education unbound(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Suggests ways to reform education in colleges and universities. ** Education-Higher Education.

58 JALOTE, Pankaj Research-led institutes are not cheap. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Analyses the cost borne by research led-institutes and concludes that for improving Research and Development capabilities of our country, it is important to subsidise education and do away with red tape. ** Education-Higher Education.

59 ROY, Subir Reengineering higher education. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009) ** Education-Higher Education.

60 SARMA, Hitendra Nath Quality enhancement in higher education. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(31.7.2009) ** Education-Higher Education.

-HIGHER EDUCATION-UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

61 CHAUDHARY, Sukanta Missing the mark. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Discusses about Government's plan to set up 14 new national universities under the 'brain gain policy' and advocates that this may be waste of taxpayers' money. ** Education-Higher Education-University Administration.

** - Keywords 11

-TEACHERS

62 LAHIRI, Dev Where's the teacher? TIMES OF INDIA(NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Focuses on the non availability of efficient teachers in our country and professes for a change in society's attitude towards the teaching profession. ** Education-Teachers.

63 RAMACHANDRAN, Vimala Educating the educators. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(2.7.2009)

Emphasises the urgent need for reforms in our teacher training system. ** Education-Teachers.

-TECHNICAL EDUCATION

64 BORAH, Bipin New engineering colleges quantity vs quality. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Expresses concern over the pathetic condition of private engineering colleges in India in terms of infrastructure and faculty. ** Education-Technical Education.

ELECTIONS -(INDIA)

65 Alternatives to Politics vs Alternative Politics (Editorial). INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.10), 2009(1 6.5.2009): p.12-13

Discusses organised attempts at strengthening alternative politics in the form of influencing agenda of political contestation and level of citizens' involvement by putting up candidates. ** Elections-(India).

66 GURINDER SINGH Jai Ho! INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.10), 2009(1 6.5.2009): p.22-24

Analyses the results of General Elections 2009 vis-avis the performance of different parties. ** Elections-(India).

** - Keywords 12

ELECTIONS -(INDIA)

67 PUNIYANI, Ram Orissa: Tragedy continues. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.41(No.47), 2009(6.6.2009): p.12-13

Highlights the demands of the Archbishop Cheenath of the State to postpone the elections in Kandhamal district keeping in view the after effects of the antichristian violence. ** Elections-(India).

-ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS

68 SIVES, Amanda Electoral reform and good governance: Case of Jamaica. JOURNAL OF COOMMONWEALTH AND COMPARITIVE POLITICS(OXFORD), V.47(No.2), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.174-193 ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.

-ELECTION SYSTEM-ELECTION TECHNIQUE AND METHOD

69 NIVAS, Gayathri Electronic vote prevails. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(26.7.2009)

Highlights the important features of Electronic Voting Machine(EVM)in the context of recent political controversies related to it. ** Elections-Election System-Election Technique and Method.

70 UPRETI, Deepak and BHAUMIK, Anirban BJP wants paper ballot back. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(26.7.2009) (BJP). ** Elections-Election System-Election Technique and Method.

-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(AFGHANISTAN)

71 MALHOTRA, Jyoti Election in Afghanistan. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.7.2009)

Assesses the political condition of Afghanistan in context with coming Presidential election on August 20, 2009. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(Afghanistan).

** - Keywords 13

ENERGY -ELECTRICITY

72 SEN GUPTA, D P Indifferent planning, the ban of rural electrification. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(29.7.2009) ** Energy-Electricity.

ENVIRONMENT

73 DESAI, Nitin Lower the Temperature. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Discusses India's endorsement of 2 degree centigrade goal for containing global warming risks at the Major Economic Forum(MEF) and claims that reducing global warming risks is in India's interest. ** Environment.

74 NARAIN, Sunita Water woos. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Raises concern over the impact of poor monsoon on India's socio-economic conditions. ** Environment.

75 SAMBRANI, Shreekant No doubt, its a drought. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Expresses concern over the draught like situation due to poor monsoon this year. ** Environment.

-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

76 MITRA, Chandan Nature's revenge on man. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.7.2009)

Asserts that any tampering with natural formations carries the risk of adversly affecting established weather patterns in the backdrop of poor monsoon this year. ** Environment-Environment Protection.

77 Say no to plastic bags(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Examines Delhi Government's notification to ban the use

** - Keywords 14

-ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

of plastic bags and insists this ban to be extended to the entire country looking at the damages that polythene bags causes to the environment. ** Environment-Environment Protection.

-ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION

78 TUTEJA, Usha Impact of weak monsoon on kharif. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Analyses the grim agricultural situation due to bad monsoon and the fate of Food Security Act that UPA plans to introduce in the next session of Parliament. ** Environment-Environmental Degradation.

-GLOBAL WARMING

79 BIDWAI, Praful Climate change challenge. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(28.7.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.

80 DARRYL D'MONTE So anti-climatic. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Examines the issues raised at G-8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy in respect of controlling carbon emission and climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.

81 DESAI, Nitin Climate negotiations. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Deals with climate negotiations that will be held at Copenhagen in coming December. ** Environment-Global Warming.

82 GOSWAMI, H K Global warming, climate change and India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(18.7.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.

83 HATIBARUAH, Jogram Global environmental degradation. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(24.7.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.

** - Keywords 15

-GLOBAL WARMING

84 JHA, Raghbendra and GAIHA, Raghav Warmed over inequalities. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Analyses the implications of the agenda of Global Emission Trading System put up by the United States at Copenhagan meet. ** Environment-Global Warming.

85 LOMBORG, Bjorn Treason in the air, once again. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Discusses about global warming. ** Environment-Global Warming.

86 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Say 'No' at Copenhagen. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Pleads that at Copenhagen, India should clearly indicate to the United States that it would not sign an unjust and inequitable treaty permitting trade sanctions against other countries in the wake of United States' policy towards climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.

87 RAMACHANDRAN R Climate change and the Indian stand. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Applauds the success of Dr. 's convergence principle that forces developed countries to cut their emissions and takes India on a low carbon path at the recently concluded G-8 Summit in Italy. ** Environment-Global Warming.

88 SUBRAMANIAN, Arvind Climate change: Winning the narrative. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Suggests that India should offer constructive but conditional engagement at Copenhagen. ** Environment-Global Warming.

-POLLUTION-AIR POLLUTION

89 SACRATES, J Economics of air pollution in Chennai city, India. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BANGALORE), V.11(No.1), 2009(Jan-Jun, 2009): p.84-96

** - Keywords 16

-POLLUTION-AIR POLLUTION

Studies the impact of air pollution on human health. ** Environment-Pollution-Air Pollution; Public Health.

FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-MONETARY POLICY-(INDIA)

90 PATNAIK, Ila Wait, watch the uncertainity. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Gives a critical view on Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Currency and Coinage- Monetary Policy-(India).

-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE

91 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria How micro-finance institutions beat nationalized banks. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.7.2009)

Analyses the functioning and benefits of micro finance institutions as compared to nationalised banks. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.

-BANKS AND BANKING-NATIONALISATION

92 DESAI, Ashok V Bank's journey. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(28.7.2009)

Expresses views on nationalisation of banks in India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Nationalisation.

-BUDGET-(INDIA)

93 BARMAN, Abheek Too much, too soon? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Assesses India as the best performing emerging market in the world after the announcement of the Union Budget 2009 10 having an emphasis on spending. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

** - Keywords 17

-BUDGET-(INDIA)

94 BASU, Nilotpal Conflicting factors. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(21.7.2009)

Takes a critical view of Union Budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

95 CHATTERJEE, Biswadeb New look at budget. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Critically evaluates Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

96 GANGOPADHYAY, Shubhashis With the best kind of continuity. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(7.7.2009)

Applauds the budget for the year 2009-10 presented by the Union Finance Minister . ** Finance-Budget-(India).

97 JHA, Prem Shankar Populism run riot. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(7.7.2009)

Analyses the Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

98 KANNAN, Elumalai FM's lip service. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(22.7.2009) FM-Finance Minister.

Claims that the farm sector has been neglected in the Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

99 MITRA, Ashok Where the dividend lies. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(17.7.2009)

Reveals that the Union Budget for 2009-10, has ignored the suggestions and findings of pre-budget Economic Survey Report. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

100 NAIDU, M Venkaiah UPA on a borrowing spree. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

** - Keywords 18

-BUDGET-(INDIA)

Analyses UPA's budget and focuses on the huge borrowings that will be detrimental to nation's development. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

101 PAUL, Samuel and SRIDHAR, Kala Seetharam Spending versus outcomes. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

Emphasises the need to look beyond the budget for its utilisation and results so as to enable the economy to successfully emerge out of the crisis. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

102 RAO, S L Budget blues. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(4.7.2009)

Focuses on the expectations from the ensuing Union Budget ** Finance-Budget-(India).

103 RAO, S L Caution without a game plan. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(7.7.2009)

Gives a critical view on Union Budget for the year 2009- 10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

104 RAVI KUMAR T Need to promote an efficient and honest tax regime. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(4.7.2009)

Deals with the expectations from the Union Budget 2009-10 ** Finance-Budget-(India).

105 RAVI KUMAR T This budget is more inclusive, but will it remain so? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(7.7.2009)

Evaluates the Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

106 RAY, Alok Balancing act. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(8.7.2009)

Focuses on the Union Budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).

** - Keywords 19

-STATE FINANCE

107 MELLETT, Russell Principle based approach to the Barnett formula. POLITICAL QUARTERLY(OXFORD), V.80(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.76-83

Deals with the inter-governmental fiscal relations in the United Kingdom. ** Finance-State Finance.

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY

108 KAPUR, Sudhir Outsourcing farming for food security. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Discusses outsourcing of farming and farmlands by different Governments thereby giving Indian industry an opportunity to benefit from this agri-outsourcing by being both an outsourcer and an outsourcing provider. ** Food-Food Security.

109 NAYYAR, Dhiraj Against the grain. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Suggests measures to tackle food crisis in India. ** Food-Food Security.

110 SHABINA AKHIAR Food glorious food! TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(8.7.2009)

Professes that the National Food Security Act will be effective only when public distribution system is toned up. ** Food-Food Security; Essential Commodities.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR

111 AHYA, Chetan Disinvestment: Missing the big picture? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the need for disinvestment of state owned companies to augment the resources that will help in creating productive jobs for the expanding workforce. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector.

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-CHINA)

112 DASGUPTA, Swapan Learn from past, focus on China. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.7.2009)

Analyses the historiacal links between India and the Xinjiang province and proposes to build in relations with uighurs and intervene in their matter if India wants to play a meaningful role in global affairs. ** International Relations-(India-China).

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)

113 AKBAR, M J Indo-Pak peace: Play to win, Mr. Prime Minister. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.7.2009)

Discusses the steps taken by the Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the result thereof in the context of Indo-Pak relations especially maintaining peace in the region. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

114 DUTT, Barkha Baloch Boomerang. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Highlights the debate raised after the inclusion of Balochistan in the joint statement between India and Pakistan at Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

115 GUPTA, Kanchan For PM, Indian blood is cheap. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.7.2009)

Deals with Indian Prime Minister's meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister at Sharm-el-Sheikh and the issues raised therein. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

116 HAMID MIR India and the Baloch insurgency. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses Balochistan's insurgency in the backdrop of a reference in the joint Statement released at Sharm-El- Sheikh, Egypt. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)

117 MALIK, Ashok Western Disturbances. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the joint statement issued at Sharm-el-Sheikh and the problems associated with the reference of Balochistan in it. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

118 MEHTA, Ashok K Praise PM for sharm deal. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009) PM: Prime Minister.

Discusses the issues of strategic importance between India and Pakistan in the backdrop of the meeting of the two Prime Ministers in Egypt. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

119 Object surrender at Sharm (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Discusses PM's surrendering India's advantage by agreeing to the condition that action on terrorism should not be linked to composite dialogue process at Sharm-el-Sheikh. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

120 PARTHASARATHY, G Sharm-less surrender. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Discusses Pakistan's approach towards dealing with terrorism and India's assertion on the same in the backdrop of joint statement at Sharm-El-Sheikh. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

121 SALMAN HAIDAR Talk with Mr Gilani. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Expresses views on the joint Statement issued by India and Pakistan in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

122 SATISH CHANDRA It's a sellout. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.7.2009)

Claims that the joint statement by India-Pakistan will encourage Pakistan to continue its involvement with terrorist activities against India.

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)

** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

123 SEN, Gautam Pakistan exonerated. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Analyses the joint Statement issued by India and Pakistan in Sharm-el-Sheikh of Egypt. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)

124 BHATTACHERJEE, Shibdas Hillary Clinton's visit and after. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Examines Indo-US relations in the context of Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's recent visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

125 Deepening relationship(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(22.7.2009)

Focuses on the agreements signed between India and the United States during the recent visit of America's Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

126 DHRUVA JAISHANKAR Oldest meets largest. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Focuses on the expectations from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to India in the context of Indo- US relations. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

127 KALYANI SHANKAR Hillary comes calling. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Discusses the issues like situation in Pakistan, Indo-US nuclear deal and climate change that figure high on the agenda when Hillary Clinton visits India. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

128 RAJA MOHAN C Before the chance fades. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

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-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)

Focuses on the significance of United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

129 SIBAL, Kapil Both sweet and bitter. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(29.7.2009)

Focuses on the significance of Hillary Clinton's visit to India in the context of India-United States relations. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

130 SUBRAHMANYAM K Strength in Unity. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Discusses the need for a continuing structured bilateral consultative mechanism between India and United States to deal with terrorism in the region. ** International Relations-(India-United States).

-(RUSSIA-UNITED STATES)

131 BAKER, Peter Resetting ties with Russia. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.7.2009)

Focusses on the new chapter in Russian-American relations in the context of Barack Obama's visit to Russia. ** International Relations-(Russia-United States).

132 GORBACHEV, MiKhail US-Russian relations: Tough road ahead. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(20.7.2009) US: United States. ** International Relations-(Russia-United States).

-FOREIGN POLICY

133 GUHA, Ramachandra Twilight years for our foreign policy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

Discusses the problems in the neighbouring countries of India and the limitations of our Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and National Security Advisor who are at the helm of foreign policy. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy.

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-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)

134 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar It's time for India to expand Afghan role. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(28.7.2009)

Expresses views on India's role in reconstruction of war ravaged Afghanistan. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).

-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)

135 JANSEN, Michael US policy: Run with India, hunt with Pak. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(28.7.2009)

Critically evaluates United States foreign policy on India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)

-NEUTRAL AND NEUTRALITY

136 DAS, Rup Narayan Reinventing NAM for new economic order. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(17.7.2009)

Focuses on the significance of Non Alignment Movement(NAM)for India. ** International Relations-Neutral and Neutrality.

137 Making NAM more relevant(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Discusses the relevance of NAM in the current global scenario and need to take up climate change as the most important issue at such forums. ** International Relations-Neutral and Neutrality.

138 SAIKH MD SABAH AL AHMED 15th NAM summit: random musings. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(23.7.2009) NAM: Non Aligned Movement. ** International Relations-Neutral and Neutrality.

139 VARADARAJAN, Sidhartha Missing the wood for the trees. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009) NAM: Non Alignment Movement.

Discusses the debate over the joint statement at the NAM Summit at Sharm-el-Sheikh. ** International Relations-Neutral and Neutrality.

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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ARF

140 Focus on terrorism(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Discusses the issues raised at the Phuket meeting of the Asean Regional Forum. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ARF.

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G8

141 DUTTA, Anubhav G-8 summit: much ado about nothing. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(17.7.2009) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT

142 SHARMA, Mukul Imperatives on the job front. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Focuses on the loss of employment during the global economic recession and desires the need for more skill development bodies and reforms to address the problem related to the employment loss. ** Labour and Labouring classes-Employment and Unemployment.

-EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-MIGRANT LABOUR

143 AYHAN GENCLER and SUDI APAK Illegal(labour) migration: Trends and policies. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BANGALORE), V.11(No.1), 2009(Jan-Jun, 2009): p.1-45 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment-Migrant Labour.

LAW AND JUSTICE -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

144 Revisiting the death penalty(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

Discusses about the observations made by the Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily regarding the abolition of capital punishment. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment.

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-JUDGEMENT

145 JETHMALANI, Ram Who's afraid of homosexuality? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Welcomes the judgement of for scrapping Section 377. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.

146 Judgements for India. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Welcomes Delhi High Court judgement on section 377. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.

-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM

147 CHANDRACHUD, Abhinav Dialogic judicial activism in India. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Discusses about the recent pronouncements by the Supreme Court that are more like advisory opinions, difficult to be enforced yet strong enough to set the tone for public discourse and debate. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism.

MASS MEDIA -FILMS

148 JISHNU, Latha Dangerous business of film piracy. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009) ** Mass Media-Films.

-PRESS-PRESS AND STATE

149 Guarding against insidious erosion(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Deals with the overturning of court order sought by Union Communication Minister, that attempted to roll back freedom of press and violated principles of expression. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State.

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-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS

150 NAYAR, Kuldip Shameful media. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(31.7.2009)

Opines on the allegations that during the elections both print and electronic media took money from political parties. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.

MIGRATION

151 BAISHA, Prabin Population migration to Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Raises concern over the problems faced by Assam due to large scale illegal migration from Bangladesh. ** Migration.

-IMMIGRATION-(JAPAN)

152 TABUCHI, Hiroko Paid to leave. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.11), 2009(5.6.2009): p.61-63

Expresses concern over the repatriation plan of Japanese Government. ** Migration-Immigration-(Japan).

-IMMIGRATION-(UNITED STATES)

153 MARTIN, Susan E Waiting games: Politics of US immigration reform. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.717), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.160-166 ** Migration-Immigration-(United States).

PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES

154 MENON, Manju and KOHLI, Kanchi Saving livelihood: Parliament panel sets an example. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.7.2009)

Applauds the good precedent set by Parliamentary Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests in terms of its orders to investigate the problems of people living in coastal areas due to Coastal Management Zone(CMZ).

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PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES

** Parliament-Legislative Committees.

-LEGISLATORS-MPLADS

155 Height of irresponsibility(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Deals with indiscretions associated with MPLADS and suggestions made by various expert committees to get dispensed with the scheme in the backdrop of demands made by the Members of Parliament to increase annual grants under MPLAD Scheme. ** Parliament-Legislators-MPLADS.

-OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT

156 GORADIA, Prafull To oppose is not to walk out. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Argues that the Opposition should skillfully use each session of Parliament to crystallise a clearly laid agenda after thorough discussion and should avoid frequent walkouts. ** Parliament-Opposition in Parliament.

PETROLEUM -GAS

157 BANERJEE, Soma Gas sector needs clear cut policies. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009) ** Petroleum-Gas.

158 SHENOY, Bhamy V Ambani brother's dispute: Will India be taken for a ride? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(25.7.2009)

Raises concern over the dispute between Ambani brothers on the use of huge gas reserve block from Krishna Godavari Basin. ** Petroleum-Gas.

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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS

159 SHABINA AKHTAR Equality for all. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(29.7.2009)

Deals with the Government's effort to bring a law for setting up of an Equal Opportunity Commission to fight discrimination against various groups. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights.

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

160 SITAPATI, Vinay Which tale to tell? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Argues that Gay Rights must be portrayed as a question of equality rather than freedom. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.

-FORMS OF STATE-DEMOCRACY

161 ARUN T K Send Pakistan to coventry? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Expresses that India has to deal with Pakistan's Government while encouraging democracy. ** Politics and Government-Forms of State-Democracy.

-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT)

162 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Agriculture: Secret of Modi's success. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Analyses that the secret of 's electoral success lay in agriculture, an area completely negelcted by political analysts. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India Gujarat).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT

163 RAY, Bibekananda Bent upon hora-kiri. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT

Critically evaluates the functioning of the West Bengal Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Development.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA-TIBET)

164 ELLIOT SPERLING Autonomy? Think Again. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the issue of autonomy of Tibet and suggests to seek the solution in the light of changed Chinese policy claiming Tibet as a part of China 'since human activity began'. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China- Tibet).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-HARYANA)

165 DEOL, Rajesh Upbeat Congress for early Assembly polls in Haryana. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(21.7.2009)

Focuses on the possibility of early Assembly Elections in Haryana. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Haryana).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)

166 Dangers of low farce(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009)

Deals with the allegations levelled against Omar Abdullah that have generated revulsions and that is going to discredit democratic politics as a whole. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).

167 KUSHARI, Amit Autonomy and inequality. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Urges Government to make an earnest effort to remove inequalities and discriminations among various communities in Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)

168 SARAF, Pushp Ups and downs in Jammu and Kashmir. BORDER AFFAIRS (NEW DELHI), V.3(No.10), 2009(Apr-Jun, 2009): p.8-14 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).

169 SWAMI, Praveen Where the state pays for teachers of hate. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Discusses Cabinet's decision of handing out jobs to school teachers linked to Jammu and Kashmir Jamat-e- Islamic, the muslim fundamentalist group that calls for establishment of Islamic state. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)

170 ILAIAH, Kancha Politics of abuse. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.7.2009)

Expresses views on UP Congress Chief Rita Bahugana Joshi's arrest for abusing and attacking UP personally. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).

171 MEHRA, Ajay K Immortalised in stone. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Criticises Mayawati for spending billion of rupees in erecting memorials and statues. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).

172 SANGHVI, Vir An ugly remark, an uglier response. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.7.2009) UP: Uttar Pradesh.

Discusses the issue of UP Congress Chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi making offensive remarks against UP Chief Minister Ms. Mayawati. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)

173 SEN, Antara Dev Terrible new battlefield in UP's power politics. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(23.7.2009)

Analyses the political condition of Uttar Pradesh in the context of recent controversial remarks made by Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)

174 BASU, Uday Clash of lumpens. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.7.2009)

Assesses the political condition of West Bengal in the context of recent attacks on nine Congress MLAs in Mangalkote of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL)

175 GHIMIRE, Yubaraj This republic of suffering. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Raises concern over the political crisis in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal).

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP

176 BIDWAI, Praful Isolating the BJP. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.10), 2009(22.5.2009): p.96-97 BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

177 BJP's testing time (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(2.7.2009)

Deals with the submission of report on Babari Masjid demolition by Liberhan Commission. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

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-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)

178 SANDEEP BHUSHAN Left-hand drive to nowhere. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Discusses the internal contradicitions in CPI(M) in the backdrop of CPI(M) central committee's decision to sack Kerala Chief Minister V S Achithanandan from the politburo. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS

179 MISRA, Neelesh Give muscle to this paper tiger. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Analyses the functioning of Comptroller and Auditor General of India, world's largest auditory body set up to audit and examine Government's work and opines that it must be given judicial powers to impose penal damages. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms.

-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY

180 CHAUDHURI, Sukanta Missing the mark. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Comments on bureaucracy for not getting materialised the Government plans to set up 14 new 'National Universities' in the country. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.

181 MANDAL, Debaki Nandan Facelift for bureaucracy. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Emphasises the need for reforms in the Indian civil services. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.

182 MITRA, Ashok Serving in the wilds. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(31.7.2009)

Opines that the backward districts need the presence of senior IAS officers for their development. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.

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-CORRUPTION

183 CHOWDHURY, Prasanjit Need to rid us of the canker of corruption. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(16.7.2009)

Raises concern over the corruption in politics and the bureaucracy in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption.

184 JOGINDER SINGH Who will guard the guards? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009) CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation.

Discusses the problem of corruption in education sector in the backdrop of CBI raids on the top brass of the All India Council for Technical Education. ** Public Administration-Corruption.

185 Junk corrupt AICTE(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009) AICTE: All India Council for Technical Education, CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation.

Deals with CBI's raid on top officials of All India Council for Technical Education, highlights the corruption that has marred the body and proposes to set up a new regulatory body. ** Public Administration-Corruption.

-CORRUPTION-SCAMS

186 Another scam exposed(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Discusses Rs. 2,500 crore rice scandal involving Union Commerce Ministry. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

-DISASTER MANAGEMENT

187 SHYLENDRA, H S and BHIRDIKAR, Kishore Microfinance-based disaster mitigation: Study of two donor-supported projects in Kutch, Gujarat. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BANGALORE), V.11(No.1), 2009(Jan-Jun, 2009): p.46-67 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management; Microfinance.

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-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY

188 NEHRU, Arun Making India safe is not Pak or US' job. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(19.7.2009)

Reveals that internal security continues to be India's biggest threat. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.

-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE

189 Insulting a martyr(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses violence at Batla House, National Human Rights Commission's Report refuting the speculation of it being a fake encounter and suggests that ruling party should not politicise the issue. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM

190 Let there be full trial (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Examines Kasab's confession and suggests for a cautious approach in his trial as this would be an excellent opportunity to expose the Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

191 Punishing terrorists(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Suggests connection between resurgence in terrorism and the abolition of POTA in the country and advises Government to re-introduce POTA in the backdrop of 3 terrorists involved in Mumbai blast getting convicted by special POTA court. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

192 SHARMA, Anjali Fight terrorism within law. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)

193 CHELLANEY, Brahma India needs statecraft, not stagecraft. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)

Stresses upon the need to stall Joint Anti Terror Mechanism between India and Pakistan for a secured and prosperous India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).

194 DUTT, Barkha Another bend in the road. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Deals with the ways to combat terrorism and review old frameworks between India and Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).

195 PARTHASARATHY, G Assessing Pakistan: Perception and reality. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.7.2009)

Highlights the role of Pakistan army's to promote terrorism in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)

196 Don't short-circuit trial (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Argues that Mohammed Ajmal Kasab's confession for his butchery act during Mumbai attacks is part of Pakistan's plan and emphasises that justice needs to be done to innocent lives that were lost. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDONESIA)

197 SUNDARARAMAN, Shankari Jakarta: Terror strikes at roots of democracy. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(21.7.2009)

Expresses views on twin terror attacks at Marriott and Ritz hotels in Jakarta. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Indonesia).

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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN)

198 PERLEZ, Jane and ZUBAIR SHAH Pakistan offensive in Swat valley a sham? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(1.7.2009)

Focuses on Pakistan's army campaign against the Taliban in Swat valley. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

199 Tide could be turning(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Applauds Pakistan's changed mindset to fight against terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS

200 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas UPA policy to curb NE insurgency. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(17.7.2009) UPA: United Progressive Alliance, NE: North East. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

201 JACOB, K S Coping with asymmetric violence. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

Discusses naxalite violence and insurgency that need alternative approach and solution. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

202 MISRA, Neelesh and MURTY, B Vijay Fix insurgency, stop the rot. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses methods of repairing collapse of governance in insurgency hit areas of the country which happen to be rich in minerals, crucial to India's economic growth and yet inhabited by the poorest citizens. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

203 Needed, war on Maoists(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Discusses Left wing extremism and argues that centre

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-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS

needs to work with State Government on strategy and tactics to tackle maoist insurgency. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

204 RAGHUNATHAN, V Militancy, education and infrastucture. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Discusses reasons for growing militancy in the country and suggests measures in the form of curbing corruption, improving infrastructure and education in affected areas to arrest this menace of militancy. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

205 SAHAI, Achuthan Surround sound. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Emphasises the need for speedy and effective legislation and programmes to fight against naxalism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

206 SWAMI, Praveen Lessons from the Chattisgarh tragedy. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Discusses growing maoist insurgency and proposes for polie modernisation and weapons training for police to tackle the menace. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ASSAM)

207 BATHARI, Uttam Violence in North Cachar hills. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Focuses attention on the violence in North Cachar Hills in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Assam).

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ORISSA)

208 Maoist on rampage(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.7.2009)

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-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ORISSA)

Deals with the growing insurgency of maoists in Orissa. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Orissa).

209 PANIGRAHI, Saswat Kandhamal lies nailed. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Discusses the interim report inquiring last year's violence in Kandhamal district of Orissa and identifies three factors including religious conversion, land dispute and fake SC/ST certificate behind it. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Orissa).

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)

210 BASU, Uday Hard lessons from Lalgarh. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Analyses the political condition in West Bengal in the context of Lalgarh episode. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-West Bengal).

211 MITRA, Ashok Fire and foreboding. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(3.7.2009)

Argues that the CPI (M) itself is responsible for the naxalite movement in Lalgarh of West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-West Bengal).

-LAW AND ORDER-VIP SECURITY

212 KANJILAL, Pratik Get into a mission mode. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Emphasises the need for a proper system which can addres the security needs of politician in the backdrop of frisking of our former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam by Continental Airlines. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-VIP Security.

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-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT

213 BHATTACHARYYA, Udaybhanu Performance of District Councils in Panchayati Raj: West Bengal experience. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.123-141 ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.

214 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Subjects to citizens. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Emphasises upon the need to empower Panchayats to implement Government's welfare schemes more effectively. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.

PUBLIC HEALTH

215 GANGULY, Devlina Pay up, doc. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(1.7.2009)

Finds out whether Indian courts are becoming more generous about awarding compensation to victims of medical negligence. ** Public Health.

216 GOSWAMI, Alakananda Health risks of smoking tobacco. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(29.7.2009) ** Public Health.

-DOCTORS

217 BHALLA, Jaya Shroff Home delivery: Doctor at the door. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Talks about absentee doctors in primary health centres across the country and suggests for mobile medical units as experimented in few districts to take the modern healthcare to every doorstep. ** Public Health-Doctors.

-DRUGS

218 More transparent clinical trials(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(24.7.2009)

Discusses decision of Drugs Controller General of India to make registration of clinical trials mandatory thereby

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-DRUGS

bringing more transparency and accountability to clinical trials. ** Public Health-Drugs.

-MEDICAL ETHICS

219 KETTELL, Steven Did secularism win out? Debate over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill. POLITICAL QUARTERLY(OXFORD), V.80(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.67-75 ** Public Health-Medical Ethics.

-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)

220 Focus on healthcare delivery(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses healthcare reforms in which emphasis is more on primary and preventive healthcare that means improving both infrastructure and the equality of service delivery. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).

-VACCINES

221 Vaccine Inequities(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the outburst of pandemic flu around the world, need of vaccines by all countries and India's preparedness to face the situation. ** Public Health-Vaccines.

RELIGION -RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS

222 GORADIA, Prafull Feeding Muslim separatism. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Discusses allocation of Rs 25 crore in budget for setting up Muslim Universities in Murshidabad and Mallapuram on the lines of Aligarh Muslim University and claims that this will strengthen Muslim sense of separateness. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics.

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT

223 CHAKRABORTY, Popiya and Others Sustainable rural livelihoods through participatory natural resources management: Case study. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.85-100 ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

224 RANJAN, Sharad Rural non-farm employement in India: Review based on recent evidence. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.73-84 ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

225 RENA, Ravinder Rural entrepreneurship and development: Eritrean perspective. JOURNAL OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (HYDERABAD), V.28(No.1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): p.1-19 ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

226 SHARMA, Sameer Creating a subaltern stimulus. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.7.2009) NREGA: National Rural Employment Act.

Focuses on the benefits of NREGA plus scheme. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

227 SHUKLA, Rajesh Challenges ahead of NREGA. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009) NREGA: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Highlights the functioning of NREGA as a tool for economic redistribution and social equity achievement, drawbacks and challenges that it faces. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-JAPAN)

228 PANDA, Peter Indian eyeing Japan's nuclear technology. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.7.2009) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-Japan).

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-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)

229 DAS, Tarun Life after the nuclear deal. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Highlights the issues to be discussed at bilateral level between India and the United States after the nuclear deal. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-United States).

-BRAIN DRAIN

230 SKELDON, Ronald Race to attract mobile talent. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.717), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.154-159

Refutes about the migration myths that the 'brain drain' impedes the development of poor countries. ** Science and Technology-Brain Drain.

-SPACE RESEARCH

231 BIGNAMI, Giovanni Rivalry in space that put man on the moon. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(20.7.2009)

Focuses on 40th anniversary of the first landing on the moon. ** Science and Technology-Space Research.

-SPACE RESEARCH-ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE

232 Chandrayaan I's time of troubles(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the technical problem surfaced in the Moon mission and ISRO's lack of transparency to disclose the problems to general public. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-Artificial Satellite.

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING

233 Configuring social transfers(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Deals with the utility of Conditional Cash

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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING

Transfers(CCTs) and how it changes household behaviour in favour of education and health, thus, making it a useful component of India's social transfer policies. ** Social Policy and Planning.

-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

234 JAIN, Sandhya US unequal to India. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Compares discrimination in the form of untouchability in India and racism in America. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination; Untouchability.

235 SHARMA, Abha Down under: Yes, it's all a matter of race. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(16.7.2009)

Examines the reasons behind the racial attacks on Indians living in Australia. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.

236 SHARMA, Abha Racism: Australia haunted by relics of the past? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.7.2009)

Focuses on racism in Australia. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.

237 WARNER, Judith Racism: It's not all black and white. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(19.7.2009) ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.

-RESERVATION POLICY

238 ABHAY KUMAR With quota in lower judiciary, Nitish scores a point. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(1.7.2009)

Comments on quota in lower judiciary proposed by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy.

239 BETEILLE, Andre Why affirmative action. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(2.7.2009)

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-RESERVATION POLICY

Reveals that all parties are biased against women at the top. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy.

240 KHUSHWANT SINGH Why I oppose women's quota? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(4.7.2009)

Expresses views on the Women's Reservation Bill. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy.

-SOCIAL CUSTOMS

241 No honour in this shame(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Discusses the growing incidents of honour killings particularly in , Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh and claims that violence is incompatible with a democratic, plural and open society. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Customs.

-SOCIAL ETHICS

242 JACOB, K S Homosexuality, medicine and psychiatry. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Elaborates on issues like origin, medicalisation, prevalence and prejudice associated with homosexuality and argues that human sexuality being complex and diverse, we need to focus more upon people's humanity rather than on their sexual orientation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics.

-WOMEN

243 JACOB, J S Women's health and need for gender justice. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Discusses the dominant relationship between gender and culture resulting in poorer indices for women and proposes a social revolution focussing on public health approaches to change social and cultureal perspective. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.

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-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION

244 SHAILJA CHANDRA No merit in early marriage. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.7.2009)

Suggests Government to compensate and reward delayed marriage of girls to reduce India's alarming maternal and infant mortality rate and stabilise its population. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition.

-WOMEN-WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT

245 GAYATHRIDEVI K G Contours of women's development: Synthesis of thoughts, efforts and challenges. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (BANGALORE), V.11(No.1), 2009(Jan-Jun, 2009): p.97-119 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development

SPORTS -COMMONWEALTH GAMES

246 NEHRU, Arun Let's not blame the 'system'. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.7.2009)

Discusses the metro mishap, suggests steps to complete the project before the commencement of Commonwealth Games and mentions issues related to internal security. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games.

TOURISM -(INDIA-ASSAM)

247 DAS, Satyajit Prospects of cultural tourism in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(18.7.2009) ** Tourism-(India-Assam).

-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)

248 ZAHOOR MALIK J&K tourism hit by terrorism. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(26.7.2009) J&K: Jammu and Kashmir. ** Tourism-(India-Jammu and Kashmir).

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TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT

249 Air India's plight(Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(19.7.2009)

Expresses concern over the financial crunch in Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport.

-AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION

250 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Let Air India fade away like HMT and IDPL. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009) HMT: Hindustan Machine Tools, IDPL: Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Argues that sick Air India should be allowed to die as other sick public sectors like HMT and IDPL if it's not in a position to compete with other private airlines. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

251 BALAKRISHNAN, M S Rep-Air India. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.7.2009)

Opines that any project plan to revive Air India won't work without plans for privatisation. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

252 ETHIRAJ, Govindraj Is Air India an airline? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.7.2009)

Examines the reasons behind the financial crunch in Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

253 GUPTA, Surajeet Das My home's your home. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.7.2009)

Opines on the financial crisis in Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

254 Reviving Air India(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses the steps required to revive ailing national carrier, Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

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-AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION

255 SEN, P C Fasten the seatbelts. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Focuses on the employee centric strategies to be adopted by the Indian Airlines and Air India management to survive. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

256 VENU M K Let professionals run Air India. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.7.2009)

Discusses the loss incurred after the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines and suggests measures like cutting cost by optimising resource usage and inducting professionals to run newly formed National Aviation Company of India Limited. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.

-RAILWAYS

257 ROY, Barun Rail's just a snail. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)

Highlights the problems related with India's cargo trains ** Transportation-Railways.

-RAILWAYS-METRO RAILWAYS

258 ROY, Tathagat Absolute safety a mirage. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.7.2009)

Analyses Delhi Metro disaster and suggests that the tendency of contractors to cut corners on quality and dilute the safety regime to increase the profitability index may possibly be a factor behind it. ** Transportation-Railways-Metro Railways.

-WATER TRANSPORTATION-SHIPPING-COASTLINE

259 Failed coastal regulations(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(22.7.2009)

Discusses problems in draft Coastal Management Zone(CMZ) notification leading to its getting abandoned and the need for precise, specific and unambiguous coastal regime

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-WATER TRANSPORTATION-SHIPPING-COASTLINE

** Transportation-Water Transportation-Shipping- Coastline.

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

260 BORREN, Sylvia Poor countries get a weak compromise. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(2.7.2009)

Expresses disappointment on the outcome of United Nations High Level Conference on financial crisis. ** United Nations and International Organisations.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT -DRAINAGE

261 Sinking in the rain(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Discusses the problems faced by Delhi due to heavy downpour and poor drainage system. ** Urban Development-Drainage.

-HOUSING

262 RAJ PAL India's first housing price index. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Applauds the launch of the National Housing Bank to track the movement of housing prices in India. ** Urban Development-Housing.

263 Setting the house in order(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.7.2009)

Stresses upon the need to improve the housing sector for getting India back on its high trend-line growth. ** Urban Development-Housing.

WATER MANAGEMENT

264 GUPTA, Gargi Water down the drain? Put mr. citizen in charge. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.7.2009)

Suggests empowering urban local bodies to manage water distribution within cities and making water meters

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WATER MANAGEMENT

compulsory in all homes to tackle water problem throughout the country. ** Water Management.

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