Parliamentary Documentation Vol.XLIV 16-30 June, 2018 No.12

AGRICULTURE -FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS' AGITATION 1. JOLLY, Asit Cultivating losses. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.6; 8.

Draws attention towards farmers’ protests for immediate implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Commission recommendations on crop procurement prices and a complete waiver of all agricultural loans. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers' Agitation.

-LAND AND LAND REFORMS 2. DOGRA, Bharat Food and farming system to feed the hungry and protect the environment. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.73(No. 22), 2018(24.6.2018): P.5-8.

Emphasises the need for increasing land availability to the poorest peasants and reducing inequalities in the distribution of agricultural land for reducing hunger and malnutrition in the world. **Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms; Landless Labour.

AWARDS -LITERARY AWARDS 3. JACOB, Suraj and VISHWANATHA, Vanamala Gender and Indian Literary Awards: What do the numbers say? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.23-27.

Explores the distribution of Sahitya Akademi awards across male and female writers. **Awards-Literary Awards; Women.

BIOGRAPHIES -BHAGWATI, P. N. 4. VIJAY KUMAR Remembrance: The enduring legacy of Justice Bhagwati. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.26), 2018(16.6.2018): P.27-28.

Recalls the memory of former Chief Justice of India, Justice P N Bhagwati. **Biographies-BHAGWATI, P. N.; Judges.

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-CHAKRAVARTTY, NIKHIL 5. GUPTA, Barun Das Remembering Nikhil Chakravartty. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.28), 2018(30.6.2018): P.25-27.

Remembers the journalist and founder-editor of Mainstream weekly, Nikhil Chakravartty. **Biographies-CHAKRAVARTTY, Nikhil.

-GANDHI, MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND 6. MISRA, Salil Enigma called Gandhi. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.73(No.20), 2018(10.6.2018): P.6-9.

Analyses the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi. **Biographies-GANDHI, Mohandas Karamchand.

-JADHAV, KESHAV RAO 7. PREM SINGH Prof. Keshav Rao Jadhav: A man of courage, conviction and commitment. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.73(No. 22), 2018(24.6.2018): P.4.

Pays rich tribute to Prof. Keshav Rao Jadhav, a prominent socialist thinker and leader, passed away on 16 June, 2018. **Biographies-JADHAV, Keshav Rao.

COMMERCE -ONLINE SHOPPING 8. SEN, Sandip Can walmart rescue? DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.24-25.

Gives view on US retail giant Walmart to take over the Indian market in retail and online segments. **Commerce-Online Shopping; E-Commerce; Warehousing; Retail.

COMMUNICATIONS -POST OFFICES 9. RAJALAKSHMI, T.K. Colonial hangover. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.109-111.

Draws attention towards nationwide strike by rural postal workers. **Communications-Post Offices; Pay Commission.

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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -(INDIA)-CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS 10. PURKAYASTHA, Sudip Kar Himalayan blunders. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.38-41.

Analyses the Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. **Constitution and Constitutional Law-(India)-Constitutional Developments; Jammu and Kashmir; Article 370.

DEFENCE -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-RUSSIA) 11. UNNITHAN, Sandeep Sanctions shadow. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.44-46.

Focuses on the defence cooperation between India and Russia. **Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Russia); Arms Pipeline.

DEFENCE RELATIONS -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 12. SYEDA HAMEED Standing firm in defence of Indo-Pak amity. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.28), 2018(30.6.2018): P.19-20.

Expresses views on defence relations between India and Pakistan. **Defence Relations-(India-Pakistan).

ECONOMIC GROWTH -ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 13. AHUJA, Rajeev Making development a mass movement. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.13-16.

Deals with reforms/programmes for development in India. **Economic Growth-Economic Development Projects; NDA Government.

-POVERTY 14. PETER EDWARD and ANDY SUMNER Global poverty and inequality : Are the revised estimates open to an alternative interpretation? THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), 2018, V.39(No.3): P.487-506.

Analyses the impact of global growth since 1990 on global poverty and inequality. **Economic Growth-Poverty.

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EDUCATION -EDUCATION SYSTEM-CURRICULAM 15. BALAKRISHNAN, Pulapre Macroeconomics in The Economy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.33-35.

Discusses about the textbook 'The Economy'. **Education-Education System-Curriculam; Text Books; Macroeconomics.

-HIGHER EDUCATION 16. NANDINI SUNDAR Academic freedom and Indian Universities. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.48-57. **Education-Higher education.

17. ZIYA US SALAM Hidden agenda? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.104-105.

Analyses the decision taken by the Academic Council of Jawaharlal Nehru University to introduce a course on "Islamic terrorism". **Education-Higher Education; Islamic Terrorism.

ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES 18. ARORA, Sachna India and China's rising energy needs: A study of 'other' forms of competition between the two. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.80-86. **Energy-Energy Resources; International Relations-(India-China).

ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 19. JAYASEELAN, Naini Mainstreaming climate smart strategies in the sanitation sector in Asian cities. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.33-37.

Analyses the linking of climate change strategies with improvements in the sanitation sector, particularly in the megacities of South and South East Asia. **Environment-Global Warming; Sanitation.

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-GLOBAL WARNING-ENERGY RESOURCES 20. KYRA BOS and GUPTA, Joyeeta Climate change : The risks of stranded fossil fuel assets and resources to the developing world. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), 2018, V.39(No.3): P.436-447. **Environment-Global Warning-Energy Resources; Fossil Fuel; Renewable Energy.

FINANCE -CURRENCY AND COINAGE 21. Bitcoining it : Crypto-currencies. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9092), 2018(25.5.2018): P.58. **Finance-Currency and Coinage; Money Laundering.

-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE) 22. CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. Dangers of falling rupee. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.54-55.

Examines the major reasons for depreciation of Rupee in India. **Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).

-TAXATION-(INDIA) 23. ASHOK, T.N. Rationalising the tax structure : Tax reforms. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.38-42.

Discusses the GST and DTC, the tax reforms undertaken by the government to make the taxation easier. **Finance-Taxation-(India); Goods and Services Tax; NDA Government; Direct Taxation.

HISTORY -(INDIA) 24. CHAKRAVARTTY, Nikhil Reflections on the Constitution. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.28), 2018(30.6.2018): P.11-13.

Highlights the reasons behind the partition of India. **History-(India).

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -PLASTIC 25. NAGARAJAN, Aravindhan Maharashtra’s war on plastic : Toll on Mumbai’s recycling Industry. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.10-13.

Investigates the problems of implementation and effects of the plastic ban in Maharashtra. **Industrial Development-Plastic ; Waste Management; Industrial Waste.

INTERNATIONAL LAW -MARITIME LAW 26. ANANTA SWARUP BIJENDRA DE GURUNG Three levels of South China Sea dispute. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.155-161. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

27. BAJPAI, Arunoday South China Sea: Emerging strategic equations. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.31-38.

Discusses about regional and strategic aspects of South China Sea dispute. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

28. CHARABORTI, Tridib Is South China Sea the new flash point of the 21st century ? WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.5-11. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

29. CHATTERJEE, Anirban US-China stand-off in South China Sea: Stakes for India. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.171-176. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; International Relations-(US-China).

30. DUBEY, Sarika South China sea and the Chinese game of expansionism. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.53-58.

Discusses about China's expansionist policy. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; Foreign Policy-(China); International Water Dispute.

31. GOGOI, Rinkumoni South China Sea dispute: Establishing India's interest. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.74-79. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China-Sea; Indo-Pacific Region.

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32. GUPTA, Alok Kumar Sino-US conflict over geographic commons in South China Sea: India's geopolitical interests and endeavours at conflict resolution.

WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.39-45. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; International Relations-(China-USA).

33. KAMBOJ, Anil South China Sea- global power involvement and India's initiative. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.12-17. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

34. LAKRA, Bipasha Rosy Navigating through troubled waters of South China Sea: A perspective. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.116-122. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

35. LOBO, J Susanna South China Sea dispute and the growing Sino-American rivalry.

WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.141-146. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; International Relations-(China-USA).

36. NAYAK, Lulubala and THOMAS, Vineeth ASEAN's rebalancing strategy: Conflict resultion in South China Sea. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.123-128.

Discusses about the recent steps taken by ASEAN to strengthen the relationship with all the stake-holders involved in South China sea dispute. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; ASEAN.

37. PANDA, Snehalata South China Sea dispute: Diplomatic dimensions. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.18-24. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

38. PATHAK, Junjun Sharma South China Sea disputes: An overview of the contesting territorial claims and global power rivalry. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.163-169. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

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39. ROY, Gitanjali Siha Japan and India's policy in the South China Sea: China as the common bone of contention. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.108-115. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; Foreign Policy-(Japan); India.

40. SHRADDHA RISHI Whose is the South-China Sea ? India's angle. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.148-154.

Discusses about the economic, strategic and geopolitical importance of South China Sea for India. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea.

41. THOKER, Parvaiz Ahmad Locating South China Sea dispute in Indo-Pacific: Navigating India's reciprocation. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr. 2018): P.134-139. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; Indo-Pacific Region.

42. TRIPATHI, Sudhanshu Mounting Sino-US rivalry over South China dispute. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.25-30.

Deals with rising tension between China and the United States over South China Sea dispute. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; International Relations-(China-USA).

43. VU XUAN VINH South China Sea in India's perception of Indo-Pacific concept.

WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.46-51.

Discusses about the significance of emerging Indo-Pacific concept in the South China Sea issue. **International Law-Maritime Law; South China Sea; Indo-Pacific Region.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-CHINA) 44. POKHARNA, Bhawna Chinese one belt one road initiative: Implication for India. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.39(No.4), 2018(Apr.2018): P.87-93. **International Relations-(India-China); OBOR; One Belt One Road; Silk Road.

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 45. PANDEY, Sandeep Why do Soldiers still keep dying at India-Pakistan border? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.26), 2018(16.6.2018): P.25-26.

Highlights the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

-(UNITED STATES-NORTH KOREA) 46. NALAPAT, M. D. Historic triumph for Trump. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.52), 2018(24.6.2018): P.38-39.

Analyses the United States and North Korea relationship. **International Relations-(United States-North Korea).

-(USA-NORTH KOREA) 47. Enough to make a rodman cry: Briefing the Singapore summit. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9096), 2018(22.6.18): P.18-20.

Highlights the relations between United States and North Korea. **International Relations-(USA-North Korea).

48. Pushing the envelope: the Trump-Kim summit. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9095), 2018(15.6.18): P.22-24.

Deals with USA-North Korea relationship. **International Relations-(USA-North Korea).

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASS -LABOUR DISPUTES 49. RAJASEKARAN, Ilangovan Gunning down a protest. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.4-15.

Draws attention towards police firing on the people protesting against the Sterlite copper smelter plant in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. **Labour and Labouring Class-Labour Disputes; Violence and Disorder; Sterlite Copper Plant.

50. SRIDHAR, V. Serial offender. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): p.16-18.

Deals with the history of controversial Sterlite’s culpability in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. **Labour and Labouring Class-Labour Disputes; Violence and Disorder; Sterlite Copper Plant.

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51. VENKATESAN, T. S. Ominous nexus of Church, Jihadis, naxals. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.52), 2018(24.6.2018): P.16-19.

Discusses the interim report on Sterlite violence in Thoothukkudi, Tamil Nadu. **Labour and Labouring Class-Labour Disputes; Violence and Disorder; Sterlite Copper Plant; Christianity.

52. VENKATESAN, V. Arbitrary act. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.19-20.

Discusses reasons behind the Tamil Nadu government’s order to close the Sterlite plant permanently, without issuing notice to the company. **Labour and Labouring Class-Labour Disputes; Environment Protection; Sterlite Copper Plant.

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES - MANPOWER 53. JATINDER SINGH New-age skills- generating opportunities for youth : job creation. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.33-36.

Deals with skill development programmes by the government of India for youth. **Labour and Labouring Classes - Manpower; Vocational Education; Skill Development; NDA Government; Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

-FEMALE LABOUR-LANDLESS LABOUR 54. SCHENK-SANDBERGEN, Loes De-feminisation of Agricultural wage labour in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.46-53.

Analyses the alarming decline in female agricultural wage labour in three villages in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. **Labour and Labouring Classes-Female Labour-Landless Labour; Agriculture.

-LABOUR DISPUTES 55. SANGOMLA, Akshit Repeat offender. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.16-18; 20; 22.

Deals with the shut down of sterlite copper plant in Tamil Nadu. **Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Disputes; Pollution; Sterlite copper Plant.

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-LABOUR DISPUTES-(INDIA-HARYANA) 56. NAVLAKHA, Gautam Pre-decided Maruti Suzuki case. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.14-18.

Deals with the judgment relating to an incident of violence and arson that occurred on 18 July 2012 at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant. **Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Disputes-(India-Haryana); Automobile Industry; Judgement.

MASS MEDIA -JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS 57. SHARMA, Ravi Closing in. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.30-31.

Gives the progress of investigation of Gauri Lankesh murder case. **Mass Media-Journalism and Journalists; Murder.

58. SUKUMARAN, Ajay Pawn mapping. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.24), 2018(18.6.2018): P.14.

Deals with the investigation of murder case of Kannada journalist and social activist, Gauri Lankesh. **Mass Media-Journalism and Journalists; Murder.

-PRESS-PRESS AND STATE 59. JAWED NAQVI Shujaat Bukhari’ notebook. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.73(No. 22), 2018(24.6.2018): P.2-3.

Raises question over killing of Kashmiri journalists Shujaat Bukhari, editor of 'Rising Kashmir' by unidentified assailants. **Mass Media-Press-Press and State; Violence and Disorders.

60. RAJALAKSHMI, T.K. Under the scanner. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.32-34.

Reveals the nexus between big money and manufactured news by the Cobrapost sting operation. **Mass Media-Press-Press and State; Cobrapost Website; Religion and Politics; Sting Operation.

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61. SAHU, S.N. In defending Press Freedom real tributes to Shujaat Bukhari can be paid. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.27), 2018(23.6.2018): P.8-9.

Emphasises on securing the life and liberty of the journalists in Kashmir and other parts of our country. **Mass Media-Press-Press and State; Violence and Disorders; Press Freedom.

MIGRATION -REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION-(INDIA)) 62. TRIVEDI, Divya Going through fire. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.100-103.

Raises questions over the regularity with which fires break out in Rohingya settlements camps in India. **Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation-(India)); Minorities; Human Rights.

MINES AND MINERALS -MINING 63. Quicksand future. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.44-45.

Suggests measures to reduce India's dependency on sand and ecological cost of sand mining. **Mines and Minerals-Mining; Sand Mining.

64. KUKRETI, Ishan Made of sand. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.34-36; 38; 40; 42.

Deals with import of river sand in India to fulfill the growing demand of its construction industry. **Mines and Minerals-Mining; Sand Mining; Natural Resources.

-MINING-MINING LAW AND REGULATION 65. DAS, Prafulla Living in fear. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.25-26.

Deals with bauxite mining in Niyamgiri hills of Odisha. **Mines and Minerals-Mining-Mining Law and Regulation; Scheduled Tribes.

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PARLIAMENT -HUNG PARLIAMENT 66. NOORANI, A.G. Solutions for a hung legislature. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.115-122. **Parliament-Hung Parliament; Legislators.

PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES 67. ARUN, M.G. Oil crisis. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.32; 34-41.

Raises concern over rise of petrol and diesel prices in India. **Petroleum-Oil Prices.

68. JOSHI, Rakesh Risky math: Why fuel may never come under GST. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.1046, 2018(17.6.18): P.22.

Focuses on the increasing prices of fuel. **Petroleum-Oil Prices; GST; Goods and Service Tax.

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT --POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 69. NAYAR, Kuldip Progress of RSS is ominous. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.27), 2018(23.6.2018): P.13-14.

Examines the 'Hindutva' ideology of RSS and BJP and its effect on Indian politics. **Politics and Government--Political Parties-BJP; RSS.

--POLITICAL PARTIES-REGIONAL POLITICS 70. SINHA, Anil Re-emergence of Regional Parties bothers BJP. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.73(No.20), 2018(10.6.2018): P.4-5.

Highlights the re-emergence of Regional Parties after the results of Karnataka assembly polls and the bypolls across the country. **Politics and Government--Political Parties-Regional Politics.

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-EMERGENCY 71. NAYAR, Kuldip Apology overdue. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.28), 2018(30.6.2018): P.3;31.

Examines the emergency imposed by Late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. **Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights-Emergency.

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-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 72. DESHMANE, Akshay Contentious rules. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.98-99.

Analyses the controversial proposals in the draft RTI Rules, 2017. **Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights-Right to Information.

-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 73. ANUPAMA HARISH Spreading smiles. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.28-30.

Throws light on the various targeted schemes under the Modi government. **Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India); NDA Government.

-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(UTTAR PRADESH) 74. MITTAL, Ajay Trailblazer. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.52), 2018(24.6.2018): P.32-33.

Applauds the efforts of office of the Central Government in Meerut for disposal of all matters in the same day. **Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(Uttar Pradesh); Governance; EPF; Employees Provident Fund.

-HUMAN RIGHTS 75. POKU, Nana K. and JESPER SUNDEWALL Political responsibility and global health. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (LONDON), 2018, V.39(No.3): P.471-481.

Examines the increase in the number and intensity of political responsibility challenges from the perspective of global health. **Politics and Government-Human Rights; Global Health.

-POLITICAL AGITATION-(MIZORAM) 76. ROLUAHPUIA Memories and memorials of the Mizo National Front Movement : Problems and politics of memorialisation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.38-45.

Examines the tension over issue of the memorialisation of the Mizo National Front Movement (MNF) in Mizoram. **Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(Mizoram); Scheduled Tribes.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHHATTISGARH) 77. NORONHA, Rahul Early mover advantage? INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.26.

Draws attention towards "Vikas Yatra" by Raman Singh, Chief Minister of Chhattisgrah to highlight the achievements of his government. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Chhattisgarh); Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(GOA) 78. PLUMBER, Prachi Pinglay Waiting for Mr. Parrikar. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.25), 2018(25.6.18): P.10-11.

Highlights the political situation of Goa after a long absence of the Chief Minister of the State. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Goa).

79. TARE, Kiran D. Missing in action. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.22-23.

Raises concern over policy paralysis in Goa in the absence of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. **Politics and government-Political development-(Goa).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 80. Has Government a Kashmir policy. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.28), 2018(30.6.2018): P.9-11.

Gives an overview on Centre's policy towards Kashmir crisis. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NAGALAND) 81. WOUTERS, Jelle J.P. Genealogies of Nagaland’s ‘Tribal democracy'. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.41-47.

Discusses about the form and functioning of democratic politics amongst tribes in Nagaland. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nagaland); Scheduled Tribe.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 82. S.AKBAR ZAIDI End of democracy or a new resurgence in Pakistan? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.18-20.

Discusses about current political situation in Pakistan. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Pakistan); Elections.

-POLITICAL PARTIES 83. RAO, Duggaraju Srinivasa Dynasty in anterior. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.32-33.

Deals with the impact of growing unity among opposition parties against BJP party. **Politics and Government-Political Parties.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS-CIVIL SERVICES 84. BHATTACHARJEE, Govind House of cards: Need for reform in Civil Services. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.17-20. **Public Administration-Administrative Reforms-Civil Services.

-BUREAUCRACY-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE 85. SAXENA, Naresh Chandra Has the IAS failed the Nation?: An insider’s view. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.14-17.

Deals with the decision to recruit experts from the open market in certain Government departments at the level of joint secretaries by the Government of India. **Public Administration-Bureaucracy-Government Employee.

-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY 86. TRIPATHI, Purnima S. Loyalty test. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.106-107.

Raises controversy over the proposal from the Prime Minister’s Office to reform the system of service/cadre allocation for the IAS and other Central government services. **Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.

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-CYBER CRIME 87. MITRA, Dola Digital bombs of mob violence. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.25), 2018(25.6.18): P.12-13.

Comments on the prevalence of fake news spread by social media in Assam. **Public Administration-Cyber Crime; Violence and Disorder; Fake News; Supersition; Social Media.

88. MITRA, Dola Tales from the 4G rumour mill. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.24), 2018(18.6.2018): P.28-30.

Expresses concern over the impart of fake news mischievously planted into social media platforms by unidentified people or groups. **Public Administration-Cyber Crime; Violence and Disorder; Fake News; Social Media.

-GOVERNORS-(KARNATAKA) 89. ALOK PRASANNA KUMAR Reforming the Office of the Governor. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.12-13.

Emphasises need to scrutinise the post and functioning of governors within India’s constitutional scheme in context of the recent political impasse in Karnataka. **Public Administration-Governors-(Karnataka).

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 90. MUKERJI, Siddhartha The 2015 Gram Pradhan elections in Uttar Pradesh: money, power, and violence. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.24), 2018(16.6.2018): P.58-63. **Public Administration-Local Self Government; Elections; Uttar Pradesh.

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-(WEST BENGAL) 91. DED, Swati 'Battle ready' in Didi's bastion. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.16-18.

Deals with political development after panchayat election in West Bengal. **Public Administration-Local Self Government-(West Bengal); Political Development; Violence and Disorder.

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-PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA) 92. PRAGYA SINGH Dark horses. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.24), 2018(18.6.2018): P.41.

Focuses on the prospects of the Prime Ministerial aspirants in the general elections 2019. **Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India).

-VIOLENCE AND DISORDER-(TAMIL NADU) 93. VENKATESAN, T. S. Disruptionists bracing up again. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.52), 2018(24.6.2018): P.20-21.

Discusses the details about the protest against the multi-core Chennai-Salem Highway project in Tamil Nadu. **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(Tamil Nadu); Riots.

-VIOLENCE AND DISORDER-(WEST BENGAL) 94. SANYAL, S Mamta's murderous politics. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.12-15.

Deals with violence in panchayat election in West Bengal. **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(West Bengal); Panchayat; Local Self Government; Crime in Politics.

PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES 95. CHEKKUTTY, N.P. Caught unwares. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.30-31.

Raises concern over the recent outbreak of Nipah virus in South India. **Public Health-Diseases; Nipah Virus.

96. KRISHNAKUMAR, R. Managing Nipah. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.35-39.

Raises concern over sudden outbreak of the deadly Nipah viral infection in Kerala. **Public health-Diseases.

-DOCTORS 97. ITTYIPE, Minu Duty of afterlife care. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.25), 2018(25.6.18): P.18.

Praises a Kerala doctor's gesture who buried nipah victims himself. **Public Health-Doctors; Diseases.

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-DRUGS 98. CHATTERJEE, Biplab Making quality medicines available to the common man : World class generic medicines. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.46-48.

Discusses the salient features of the 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana' (PMBJP). **Public Health-Drugs ; Generic Medicines; PMBJP.

-NUTRITION 99. Infant nutrition v debt relief : development in India. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9096), 2018(22.6.18): P.21-22. **Public Health-Nutrition; Infant Care.

-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 100. JOSHI, Rakesh Modicare stumble. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.1046, 2018(17.6.18): P.23.

Discusses the health insurance scheme known as Modicare. **Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India); Modicare; Health insurance.

-SANITATION 101. IYER, Parameswaran Reflecting the true spirit of a jan andolan : Mass movement. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June2018): P.29-31.

Analyses the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission. **Public Health-Sanitation; NDA Government.

RELIGION -RELIGIOUS CONVERSION 102. VAIDYARAJ, Prashanth "Stay off": Andhra village tells evangelists. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.51), 2018(17.6.2018): P.20-23.

Praises the decision taken by the village panchayat to put a stop all conversion activities and to keep evangelists out of their village in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. **Religion-Religious Conversion; Andhra Pradesh; Evangelists.

-SIKHISM 103. NAYAR, Kuldip Bhindranwale still lives. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.26), 2018(16.6.2018): P.7-8.

Recalls the memory of the‘Operation Bluestar' to eliminate Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from shrine in Amritsar. **Religion-Sikhism; Religious Fundamentalism.

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-TEMPLES 104. SAHU, Sandeep Lay of the lost. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.25), 2018(25.6.18): P.16.

Deals with the issue of missing key to inner chamber of the ratna bhander of the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri. **Religion-Temples; Hinduism.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT, RURAL ECONOMY 105. CHINNADURAI, M. and ASHOK, K. R. Multi-pronged approach to bridge the urban-rural divide : Invigorating rural India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.55-58.

Reviews the agricultural and rural development schemes of Government of India. **Rural Development, Rural Economy; Agriculture; Economic Growth; NDA Government.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -DIGITIZATION-(INDIA) 106. TRIVEDI, Divya Stinging facts. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.123-125.

Raises concerns about digital data privacy after the sting operation conducted by cobrapost on e-payment company Paytm. **Science and Technology-Digitization-(India); Electronic Banking; Cobrapost; Cyber Crime.

-ELECTRONIC WASTE 107. BANJOT KAUR Shocking waste. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.27(No.3), 2018(30.6.18): P.28-29.

Discusses the status of management of e-waste in the country. **Science and Technology-Electronic Waste; E-Waste; Waste Management.

-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 108. KANT, Amitabh Development through digitization : Digital revolution. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P. 7-10.

Highlights the rapid adoption of digital technology in different government sectors to increase efficiency and effectiveness of governance in India. **Science and Technology-Information Technology; Digitization; Digital India; NDA Government.

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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CASTE CONFLICTS 109. BAVADAM, Lyla Expendable lives. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.35(No.12), 2018(22.6.2018): P.40-44.

Expresses concern over recent case of the murder of a Dalit man by upper-caste people in Gujarat. **Social Policy and Planning-Caste Conflicts; Scheduled Caste.

110. GAIKWAD, Smita Division for revolution. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.52), 2018(24.6.2018): P.14-15.

Focuses on the raids carried out by Maharashtra police at some Maoist urban centres having links with Bhima-Koregam riots. **Social Policy and Planning-Caste Conflicts; Riots; Communal Violence.

-SCHEDULED TRIBES 111. Revolution rocks : "Tribals" in India. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9095), 2018(15.6.18): P.25.

Highlights the social condition of scheduled tribes in Jharkhand. **Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Jharkhand.

112. PAPPACHAN, Raimol and JOSEPH, P. Stanly Intra-Tribal disparities in asset-acquisition in Kerala’s Wayanad District: An overview. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.26), 2018(16.6.2018): P.13-22. **Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes.

-SOCIAL SECURITY-INSURANCE-HEALTH INSURANCE 113. JAITLY, Tejal Barai and GHOSH, Soumitra Role of Government in funded Health Insurance Schemes. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.53(No.25), 2018(23.6.2018): P.21-23.

Discusses the pivotal role of Government in ensuring universal healthcare and equity in India. **Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Insurance-Health Insurance; Public Health.

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-WOMEN 114. SRIVASTAVA, Rakesh Offering a protective hand : Women and child. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.62, 2018(June 2018): P.23-26.

Highlights the protective measures taken by the Government for welfare and safety of women and children in India. **Social Policy and Planning-Women; Child Welfare; Women Welfare; One Stop Centres.

SPEECHES AND ADDRESSES -MUKHERJEE, PRANAB 115. PUNIYANI, Ram Would RSS accept Pranabda’s Inclusive Indian Nationalism? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.26), 2018(16.6.2018): P.3-4.

Highlight the speech delivered by the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee on Nationalism and freedom movement. **Speeches and Addresses-MUKHERJEE, Pranab; RSS.

-POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, PRANAB 116. PUNIYANI, Ram Pranab Mukherjee at RSS HQ: Images speak louder than words: Former President gives RSS legitimacy. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.56(No.27), 2018(23.6.2018): P.27-28.

Discusses the visit of the former President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at Nagpur, headquarter of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). **Speeches and Addresses-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab; RSS.

SPORTS 117. THUFAIL, P T Arms and the pious girl. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.24), 2018(18.6.2018): P.58-59.

Applauds the spectacular performance of Kerala's Muslim girl in a National Armwrestling Championship. **Sports; Armwrestling; Women; Muslim; Kerala; Islam.

TOURISM -HOTELS 118. MUKHERJEE, Arindam Finally, a time to check out. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.24), 2018(18.6.2018): P.22.

Deals with auction of Delhi's Taj Mahal Hotel. **Tourism-Hotels; Taj Mahal Hotel.

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TRANSPORT -AIR TRANSPORT 119. Grounded : Air India. ECONOMIST (LONDON), V.427(No.9095), 2018(15.6.18): P.59.

Deals with the proposal to privatise Air India. **Transport-Air Transport; Civil Aviation.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT -URBAN PROPERTY 120. ARUN, M.G. Law on a leash. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.43(No.25), 2018(18.6.2018): P.56-59.

Deals with the patchy implementation of the RERA or Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. **Urban Development-Urban Property; RERA.