Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 1-15 February 2012 No.3
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURE POLICY-(INDIA)
1 CHOUDHURY, Sujit Farm fatalities. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(4.2.2012)
Suggests to revamp agriculture policy and farm based programmes of India. ** Agriculture-Agriculture Policy-(India).
2 DESAI, Bhupat M Agricultural policy, strategy, instruments and implementation: A review and the road ahead. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.42-50 ** Agriculture-Agriculture Policy-(India).
-FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS' SUICIDE
3 SHIVA, Vandana Seed emergency. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.2.2012)
Analyses various domestic and global factors particularly buying of patented Genetically Modified seeds that pushed the farmers to commit suicide. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers' Suicide; Agricultural Research.
-FLORICULTURE
4 BHATTACHARJYA, Pranjal Kumar Employment potential of floriculture. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(10.2.2012) ** Agriculture-Floriculture.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA)
5 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Acquire and resettle. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(2.2.2012)
Throws light on the drawbacks in the proposed Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India).
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BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, RAHUL
6 ARUN, B S Outcome of Assembly polls could dictate Rahul's career graph. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.2.2012)
Comments on the efforts being made by Rahul Gandhi to revive Indian National Congress in Uttar Pradesh. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Rahul.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-PAWAR, SHARAD
7 KALYANI SHANKAR Politicians like Sharad Pawar don't retire. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Acknowledges the Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar's contribution to Indian politics. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-PAWAR, Sharad; Functions of Government-(India).
-PROMINENT PERSONS-HAZARE, KISAN BABURAO
8 PRASANNARAJAN, S Hope of the hopeless. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.1), 2012(2.1.2012): P.18-24
Describes life of Anna Hazare and his struggle against corruption. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-HAZARE, Kisan Baburao; Corruption; Civil Society.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-SUBRAHMANYAN, K
9 BARU, Sanjaya Empires of the mind. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Pays tribute to K Subrahmanyan, an advisor to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-SUBRAHMANYAN, K.
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COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
10 IYER, P Vaidyanathan Doing business with Pak. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Discusses the prospects of trade and business between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO
11 GOLDAR, Bishwanath and Others Impact of tariff reduction according to Doha modalities on India's trade of agricultural products. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47 (No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.57-64 ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
12 RAVI KANTH, D WTO: Another attempt at fighting irrelevance. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47 (No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.14-16 WTO: World Trade Organisation.
Discusses the issue of concern in the ministerial meeting of World Trade Organisation held in Doha. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
13 ZUTSHI, B K Regulatory freedom under GATS: Financial Services Sector. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.68-82 GATS: General Agreement on Trade in Services
Examines critically the proposed changes in the World Trade Organisation's General Agreement on Trade in Services for developing countries. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
-PATENTS
14 JOLLY, David Now, intellectual property pact draws fire in US, Europe. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(10.2.2012)
Deals with the protests in the United States against the Online Piracy Act, 2012 and the Protect Intellectual Property Act, 2011. ** Commerce-Patents.
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COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
15 ANNAPURNA SINGH Cancellation sours corporate dreams. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.2.2012)
Gives a critical view on the decision of Supreme Court to cancel 2G spectrum licences of telecom firms. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
16 ANTONY, M J Twin gains from 2G verdict. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Expresses views on the dismissal to prosecute P Chidambram in 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
17 ARUN, B S UPA pays 2G price. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.2.2012)
Expresses views on Supreme Court's ruling against the 2G telecom spectrum allocation. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
18 BARMAN, Abheek Court strikes back. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Assesses the ripple effects of the Supreme Court's order on cancellation of 2G telecom spectrum licences on Indian economy. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
19 CHANAKYA Phone bill polls ? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.2.2012)
Comments on the Supreme Court's judgement on allocation of 2G telecom spectrum licences. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
20 CHERIAN, Devi Clean drive is straight drive. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012)
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COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
Deals with Supreme Court's recent judgement given on 2G telecom spectrum scam. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
21 DAS, Gurcharan Think of the spectrum like the village commons. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Comments on the Supreme Court's judgement on allocation of 2G telecom spectrum licences to private companies. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
22 DESAI, Ashok V Grabbers and watchers. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(7.2.2012)
Welcomes Supreme Court's judgement on allocation of 2G telecom spectrum licences. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
23 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Beyond the spectrum. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Deals with the Supreme Court's verdict on the 2G telecom spectrum scam. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
24 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Court's contradictions. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Discusses about the implications of Supreme Court's cancellation of licences of 2G telecom spectrum. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
25 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Governance after 2G. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Deals with the Supreme Court's judgement on the cancellation of licences of 2G telecom spectrum. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
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COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
26 PRASAD, Ravi Shankar Account for the delay. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012) PMO: Prime Minister Office.
Raises question over insulation of Prime Minister from the Prime Minister Office blunder in the light of the Supreme Court's judgement on 2G telecom spectrum issue. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement; Prime Minister.
27 PRASAD, Rohit 2008 Telecom Licensing Policy: Conceptual issues. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.23-26
Discusses about the implications of 2008 Telecom Licensing Policy. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
28 RAJESH SINGH Clean chit that raises questions. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Comments on the dismissal of a petition filed by Subramanian Swamy in trial court to make the Finance Minister P Chidambram as co-accused in 2G telecom spectrum scam. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
29 RANGANATHAN, V Curious case of 3G roaming. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Raises questions on the auction policy of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on 3G telecom spectrum allocation. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
30 RANJAN, Prabhash Abroad spectrum. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Focuses on the repercussions of Supreme Court's verdict on 2G telecom spectrum issue on the foreign telecom companies. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
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COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
31 SHALINI SINGH Welcome show of judicial muscle. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Discusses about the real impact of the Supreme Court's judgement about cancelling of 122 illegal telecom spectrum licenses. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
32 SINGHVI, Abhishek Where's the 'indictment' ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Deals with the Supreme Court's judgement on 2G telecom spectrum issue. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
33 SRINIVASAN, Raghuvir You have to pay for wrong calls too, Telenor. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Focuses on impact of Supreme Court's judgement on cancellation of 2G telecom spectrum licenses on the multinational giant Telenor. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
34 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Rule of law triumphs. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.2.2012)
Comments on the Supreme Court's judgment pertaining to cancellation of all 122 2G spectrum licenses given to telecom companies. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
35 UPPAL, Mahesh Least worst option. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Analyses Supreme Court's ruling about dispute on allocation of 2G telecom spectrum licences. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); 2G Telecom Scam Judgement.
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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
36 ATHRADY, Ajith PM saves Aadhaar for his image, but can't stop duplication. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.2.2012) PM: Prime Minister.
Raises question on the collection of biometric data of population under ‘Aadhaar’ project of Unique Identification Authority of India. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -CULTURAL HERITAGE
37 LAHIRI, Nayanjot Hold fast to the past. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Suggests the Government of Haryana to save archaeological and ecological heritage of Mangar region in Faridabad. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Heritage.
DEFENCE -ARMS AND ARMAMENTS
38 SARKAR, Sonia Killing fields. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(15.2.2012)
Reveals the woes of the victims of anti-personnel landmines laid by Indian Army during Operation Parakram in 2001-2002 along the India-Pakistan border. ** Defence-Arms and Armaments; Civil Defence.
-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
39 BEDI, Rahul Battle without winners. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Discusses the impact of worsening Army and Civil relations on modernisation of Army in the context of row over Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh's date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Army and Civil Relations.
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-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
40 DEVASAHAYAM, M G President and the army. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(1.2.2012)
Urges President to intervene in the age dispute of Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
41 JAYAL, Brijesh D Saddest day in the history of the republic. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(2.2.2012)
Comments on the petition filed by Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh to correct his date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
42 MEHTA, Ashok K No winners in this battle. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Criticises Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh for taking the row over his date of birth to the Supreme Court. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
43 MEHTA, Ashok K Not the done thing. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Expresses concern over the judicial intervention sought on reconciling the date of birth of Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Judgement; Army and Civil Relations.
44 MITRA, Ashok Not for mollycoddling. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(10.2.2012)
Criticises Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh for dragging the Government to the apex court over his date of birth issue. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
45 PURI, Rajinder Controversy and the context? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(11.2.2012)
Gives views on Supreme Court's judgement delivered on the issue of date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh.
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-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Judgement; Army and Civil Relations.
46 SAIGHAL, Vinod Generals age. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(5.2.2012)
Comments on the row raised over date of birth of Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Judgement; Army and Civil Relations.
47 SINHA, S K No winner, loser all. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(15.2.2012)
Comments on the Supreme Court's verdict on Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh's date of birth issue. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Judgement; Army and Civil Relations.
48 UNNITHAN, Sandeep Self before service. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.3), 2012(16.1.2012): P.19-24
Discusses about the standoff between Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh and the defence establishment over his date of birth issue. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management; Army and Civil Relations.
-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA)
49 SUBRAHMANYAM, K India's strategic challenges. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012) ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).
-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA-FRANCE)
50 ARPI, Claude Big deal. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.2.2012)
Anticipates the beginning of renewed partnership between India and France after the purchase of French fighter plane, 'Rafale'. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
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-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA-FRANCE)
51 HASAN SURROR Hell hath no fury like Britain 'scorned'. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Discusses the reaction of British Government over the Indo-French deal for procurement of 'Rafale' fighter planes by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France); International Relations (India-United Kingdom).
52 JASJIT SINGH Rafale comes home. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Discusses about the Indo-French deal for procurement of 'Rafale' fighter planes. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
53 KARNARD, Bharat Art of deal making. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(2.2.2012)
Deals with purchase of 'Rafale', medium multi-role combat aircrafts by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
54 MUKHERJEE, Gautam Hopeful straws in the wind. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Hopes that the purchase of 'Rafale' Combat Aircrafts by India from France will boost India's defence capability. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
55 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Is India running a Marshall Plan? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Comments on United Kingdom's reaction over purchase of 'Rafale' fighter planes by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France); International Relations (India-United Kingdom).
56 RAINE, Sarah and DHRUVA JAISHANKAR Forces behind Dassault's coup. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Comments on the purchase of 'Rafale' fighter planes by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
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-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA-FRANCE)
57 RAJAGOPALAN, Rajeswari Pillai Flying into rough weather. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Comments on the Government's decision to purchase 'Rafale', new fighter planes- medium multi-role combat aircrafts from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
58 RAMAN, B Rafale will best meet India's security needs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Welcomes the acquisition of 126 'Rafale', medium multi- role combat aircrafts by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
59 SHUKLA, Ajai Where is India's fighter ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Comments on purchase of 'Rafale', fighter aircrafts by India from France. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
60 THAKUR, Ramesh Missionary position. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Comments on the Government's decision to purchase French ‘Rafale’, fighter aircrafts with foreign aid given by European countries on conditional basis. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France); Foreign Aid.
61 TODHUNTER, Colin Fuming Brits call for stopping aid, after India dumps Eurofighter. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(11.2.2012)
Expresses views on British Government's reaction over India's deal with France on procurement of fighter planes, 'Rafale'. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India-France).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
62 KAPOOR, Deepak Shared stakes in safety. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(7.2.2012)
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-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
Focuses on India's defence policy towards Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Afghanistan).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-MIDDLE EAST)
63 RAJA MOHAN, C Middle East moves closer. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Dicusses about India's strategic relations with the Middle East countries in the backdrop of bomb explosion on Israeli diplomat's car in Delhi. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Middle East).
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
64 DREZE, Jean and SEN, Amartya Putting growth in its place. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jan, 2012): P.35-40
Compares India's economic growth and development with that of its neighbouring countries. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
65 BERY, Suman Could it happen here ? On sovereign debt and bank capital ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011(26.11.2011): P.10-11
Discusses about the implications of Euro crisis on economic and political interests of India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED KINGDOM)
66 DELONG, J Bradford Neville Chamberlain was right. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Examines critically the austerity measures being taken by British Government to overcome from economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United Kingdom).
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-ECONOMIC POLICY-(GERMANY)
67 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Is Germany trying to win World War III ? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Comments on the role of Germany in domination of European economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(Germany).
-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
68 VENU, M K Shackles of subsidy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Emphasises the need to bring economic reforms in the light of current economic scenario of the world. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
69 WEISSKOPF, Thomas E Why worry about inequality in the booming Indian economy? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.47), 2011 (19.11.2011): P.41-51
Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to reduce economic inequality in the country. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India); Income and Wealth.
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
70 BANERJEE, Abhijit And that is a fact. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Expresses concern over a great difference noticed in data collected to compute national income by National Sample Survey and the Central Statistical Organisation over the last twenty years. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty; Economic Surveys-(India).
71 SURYANARAYANA, M H Expert group on poverty: Confusion worse confounded. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.36-39
Provides a critique of the 2009 report of the expert group on poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
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-PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS-(TWELFTH PLAN)
72 AHLUWALIA, Montek S Prospects and policy challenges in the Twelfth Plan. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jan, 2012): P.9-27
Analyses the growth prospects and economic challenges to be met during the Twelfth Five Year Plan. ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans- (Twelfth Plan).
73 DEBROY, Bibek Corruption and the Twelfth Plan. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jan, 2012): P.46-48
Discusses the issue of corruption in Approach Paper to the Twelfth Five Year Plan. ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans- (Twelfth Plan).
EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
74 WADHWA, Wilima No real lessons learnt. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Contemplates Assessment Survey Evaluation Research's report about outcome of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2010. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
-EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
75 CHAUDHURI, Arindam Knowledge on a discount. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Compares India's education system with that of China. ** Education-Educational System.
-HIGHER EDUCATION
76 BALAKRISHNAN, Pulapre Don't tie down the India of ideas. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Discusses about the various issues relating to higher education. ** Education-Higher Education; Education Reforms.
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-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
77 CHATTERJEE, Debashis How free is the IIM. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.2.2012) IIM: Indian Institute of Management.
Discusses about the autonomy of Indian Institute of Management. ** Education-Management Education.
-MORAL EDUCATION
78 SANKARANARAYANAN, Aruna What you lose when you 'buy' an education. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Suggests methods of imparting moral education in schools in the backdrop of gruesome murder of Chennai school teacher. ** Education-Moral Education.
-SCHOOLS
79 SIKDAR, Satadru and MUKHERJEE, Anit N Enrolment and dropout rate in school education. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.27-31
Analyses the enrolment and drop out situation in elementary and secondary school education in India. ** Education-Schools; Drop outs.
-TEACHERS
80 GRIDHAR, S There's need for a reward and recognition system for teachers. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.2.2012) ** Education-Teachers.
-TEXT BOOKS
81 ASHWIN ANSHU Ramkatha Rambhakts and the University. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.12-14
Criticises the decision of academic council of University of Delhi to remove Ramanujan's essay from its undergraduate syllabus.
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-TEXT BOOKS
** Education-Text Books.
ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
82 BIDWAI, Praful What the state elections portend. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Discusses the trend of political parties in the State Legislative Assemblies elections of 2012. ** Elections-Assembly Elections.
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-PUNJAB)
83 MISHRA, Vandita Anti-dhakka shahi. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Discusses the prospects of political parties in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Punjab. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Punjab).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
84 BADRI NARAYAN In UP polls, local dalit histories ire with BSP's grand storyline. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(9.2.2012) ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
85 BANERJEE, Biswajeet Battle hots up for backward class votes in UP. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Observes the role of caste and communal factors in forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
86 NEHRU, Arun 2014, as seen from UP acid test. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.2.2012)
Expresses views on the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
87 SAHGAL, Priya Rise of the other prince. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.3), 2012(16.1.2012):
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-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
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Discusses about the rise of Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akhilesh Yadav as Samajwadi Party's Chief Ministerial candidate during Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
88 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Insider as outsider. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Talks about Priyanka Gandhi's electoral campaign during Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh); Indian National Congress.
89 SEEMA CHISTI Myth of the Muslim bloc. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.2.2012)
Discusses about the inclination of Muslim voters during the Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
90 VERMA, Lalmani EC's watching. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.2.2012) EC: Election Commission.
Assesses the pre-poll political scenario in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
91 VERMA, Rahul Big test for the BSP's big tent. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012) BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party.
Reviews the performance of Bahujan Samaj Party during the last five years and its prospects in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-CODE OF CONDUCT
92 BHAT, M K Opportunities, not reservation, will benefit minorities. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
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-CODE OF CONDUCT
Criticises Indian National Congress for raising minority reservation issue in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections campaign. ** Elections-Code of Conduct; Religion and Politics; Minorities.
93 RAJESH SINGH Unbashed rabble-rouser. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Alleges Indian National Congress leader Salman Khurshid violating election norms for raising minority-reservation issue during electoral campaign in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Code of Conduct; Religion and Politics; Minorities.
-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
94 AKBAR, M J Tear dividend. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.2.2012)
Criticises Indian National Congress Party for raising the issue of Delhi's Batla House encounter in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections campaign. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh); Indian National Congress.
95 ZOYA HASAN When aspirations count. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Focuses on the significance of Muslims' vote bank politics in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-ELECTION COMMISSION
96 CHANAKYA Democracy seems EC. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012) EC: Election Commission.
Applauds the art of conducting fearless elections by the Election Commission. ** Elections-Election Commission; Democracy.
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-ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS
97 BAGCHI, Arunabha Sense of proportion. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.2.2012)
Discusses the need to adopt the system of proportional representation in Indian politics. ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
98 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu None of the above. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Discusses over the proposal about voter's 'Right to Reject'. ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
-ELECTION TECHNIQUE AND METHOD-(INDIA)
99 SURYA PRAKASH, A Need for a paper trial. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Argues over the authenticity of electronic voting machines. ** Elections-Election Technique and Method-(India).
-OPINION AND EXIT POLL
100 AKBAR, M J Spice is missing. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.2.2012)
Comments on imposing ban on opinion poll by Election Commission. ** Elections-Opinion and Exit Poll.
-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(UNITED STATES)
101 DIMAGGIO, Anthony and STREET, Paul Occupy Wall Street, mass media and progressive change in the Tea Party Era. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.47), 2011 (19.11.2011): P.10-14
Discusses the electoral value in media coverage of Occupy Wall Street agenda of Barack Obama's policy to get re-elected next year as President of the United States. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(United States).
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ENERGY -ELECTRICITY
102 SEHGAL, Atul Don't make light of it. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Stresses upon the need to take corrective measures to improve the irregular supply of electricity. ** Energy-Electricity; Energy Policy-(India).
-ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA)
103 MEHTA, Vikram S Frittering away our energies. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Discusses about the need for a coherent policy environment for energy in India. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India).
-ENERGY RESOURCES-BIOFUEL
104 RAY, Saon and Others Ethanol blending policy in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.23-25
Analyses India's National Policy on Biofuels. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Biofuel.
ENVIRONMENT -(INDIA)
105 JAIN, Sandhya Biodiversity up for grabs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Suggests that Union Government should invoke United Nations Convention on Biodiversity to fight the growing piracy of India's biodiversity by multi-national corporations. ** Environment-(India).
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE
106 BARUA, Abheek Rates will rise slowly and late. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.2.2012)
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FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE
Evaluates critically the credit policy of Reserve Bank of India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate.
-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE
107 MENON, Sreelatha Recycling microfinance. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012) ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
108 SHARMA, Sudhirendar Shut the door. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.2.2012)
Comments on the prevailing mismanagement in the Microfinance sector in India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
-BUDGET-(INDIA)
109 BANERJEE, Chandrajit Budget must stimulate growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Deals with expectations from Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
110 MISHRA, Jaideep Indirect tax hike needless. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Comments on the proposed tax hike in the forthcoming Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Taxation.
111 YECHURY, Sitaram Break the spell now. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Suggests to increase public spending on infrastructure and employment in the forthcoming Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE)
112 NAYYAR, Dhiraj Who killed the Rupee ? INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.1), 2012(2.1.2012): P.32-35
Analyses the causes behind the fall of Rupee steeply against the Dollar. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
113 RAJWADE, A V Fall of the Rupee: Background, remedy and policy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.10-14 ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS
114 BASU, Dipak Regulating financial markets vital for revival of world economy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(15.2.2012) ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms; Share Markets.
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
115 MAHAJAN, Ashwani FDI in retail: Single brand is no less harmful. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.2.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment.
Discusses the Union Government's decision to allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment in single brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
116 PONAPPA, Shyam FDI needs a strategy. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment.
Gives suggestions to boost Foreign Direct Investment in core sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India).
FOOD
117 GUPTA, Shalini Food expenditure and intake in the NSS 66th round. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.23-26
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FOOD
NSS: National Sample Survey.
Analyses the data released by 66th round of National Sample Survey on monthly per capita consumer expenditure on food for both rural and urban India. ** Food.
-FOOD SECURITY
118 ALAGH, Yoginder K Some ground realities. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Argues over the issue of food security. ** Food-Food Security.
119 DREZE, Jean Just target the rich. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Deals with the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security.
120 MUKHERJEE, Ananya From food security to food justice. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Applauds the achievements of the Neighbourhood Groups of Keralite women working under Kudumbashree Project engaged in ' Sangh Krishi' to ensure food security. ** Food-Food Security; Poverty.
121 MURUGKAR, Milind Seperate the grain and the chaff. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Discusses the limitations of National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security.
122 NARANG, Tejinder Food Bill will hurt farm trade. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Argues that the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011 may hurt Farm Sector. ** Food-Food Security.
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-FOOD SECURITY
123 NAYYAR, Dhiraj UPA;s meal ticket. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.1), 2012(2.1.2012): P.45-46 UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Discusses about the rise in financial burden due to proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security.
-FOOD SUBSIDY
124 RAJIV KUMAR and GHOSH, Soumya Kanti It will not stop at Rs 60,000 crore. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Discusses about economic sustainability of food subsidy. ** Food-Food Subsidy.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-JOINT SECTOR
125 KRISHNAKUMAR, N V Public plundering partnerships in infrastructure projects DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.2.2012)
Gives suggestions to make Public-Private Partnership policy more effective and accountable to the users. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Joint Sector.
-INDUSTRIES
126 MAHESH, V S Step-mothering services. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Expresses concern over the Government's apathy towards the service industry. ** Industrial Development-Industries.
-INDUSTRIES-AERONAUTICAL INDUSTRY
127 KRISHNASWAMY, Srinivasapuram Mayday, mayday ! HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Emphasises the need to revive the Indian aerospace industry in the wake of Government's decision to buy the
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-INDUSTRIES-AERONAUTICAL INDUSTRY
French Rafale aircarft. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Aeronautical Industry; Defence Procurement; DRDO; Defence Policy- (India).
-MANUFACTURING
128 MAIRA, Arun Plan to get it done. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Gives suggestions to boost Manufacturing Sector in India. ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing.
129 MANI, Sunil National Manufacturing Policy: Making India a powerhouse. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.16-18
Discusses about the provisions in National Manufacturing Policy, 2011. ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing.
INTERNATIONAL LAW -MARITIME LAW
130 SARAN, Shyam India's stake in Arctic cold war. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Analyses the position of India in the geopolitical battleground around Arctic Ocean. ** International Law-Maritime Law.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
131 SIROHI, Seema Exit at any cost ? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Focuses on the motive behind the United States attempt to engage the Taliban with Afghanistan Government before quitting by the year 2014. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
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-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
132 GHOSH, Rudroneel Goodwill on the line. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Emphasises the need for the Union Government to insist on building consensus with the Government of West Bengal so as to strengthen its relations with Bangladesh. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh); Federal Relations.
133 HAROON HABIB Putting down the burden of borders. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Discusses about the issues of concern between India and Bangladesh. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
-(INDIA-EUROPEAN UNION)
134 VAN ROMPUY, Herman and BARROSO, Manuel Both in it together. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Highlights the agenda to be discussed in the forthcoming 12th India-European Union Summit to be held in New Delhi. ** International Relations-(India-European Union).
-(INDIA-FRANCE)
135 DIXIT, Sandeep Strategic lift in Rafale tailwind. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Discusses the prospects of strengthening relations between India and France in the backdrop of Rafale, fighter planes' deal. ** International Relations-(India-France).
-(INDIA-IRAN)
136 KUMARASWAMY, P R From waffle to wisdom. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Comments on India's decision to continue oil import from Iran despite the pressure of Western countries. ** International Relations-(India-Iran).
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-(INDIA-MALDIVES)
137 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri Turbulence in Indian Ocean. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Suggests India to review its foreign policy on Maldives to ensure political stability in the Island. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives).
138 RAJA MOHAN, C Sea change. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Focuses on political relations between India and Maldives in the light of current scenario of political crisis in the Island. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives).
139 RAMAN, B Inept UPA has let down Nasheed. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Comments on India's stand in solving the political crisis in Maldives. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives).
140 SALMAN HAIDAR Eruption in Maldives. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(14.2.2012)
Focuses on India's significant role in solving the political crisis in Maldives. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives).
-(INDIA-MIDDLE EAST)
141 JAVID HASSAN New challenge in the Gulf. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.2.2012)
Assesses the challenges ahaed for India in maintaining good relations with Gulf Countries. ** International Relations-(India-Middle East).
-(INDIA-MYANMAR)
142 ACHARYA, Shankar Myanmar: India's neglected neighbour. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
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Comments on Indo-Myanmar relations. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
143 LEE, John New Khao suey diplomacy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Anticipates impact of India-Myanmar ties likely to be on China's growing role in Mayanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
-(INDIA-SYRIA)
144 GANGULY, Meenakshi Back Syria's people, not Assad regime. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(3.2.2012)
Suggests India to intervene in Syria's political crisis to ensure the protection of Syrian people. ** International Relations-(India-Syria).
145 RAGHAVAN, Srinath Wider view of India's Syria vote. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(10.2.2012)
Comments on India's vote in support of the latest United Nations Security Council resolution against Syria. ** International Relations-(India-Syria).
146 RAJA MOHAN, C Seeing Syria straight. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Discusses about political relations between India and Syria. ** International Relations-(India-Syria).
-(INDIA-THAILAND)
147 YHOME, K and VIBHANSHU SHEKHAR New strategic partner. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Deals with India-Thailand relations. ** International Relations-(India-Thailand).
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-(IRAN-ISRAEL)
148 MALHOTRA, Inder Iranian knot. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(8.2.2012)
Raises concern over the escalating tension between Iran and Israel. ** International Relations-(Iran-Israel).
-(UNITED STATES-WEST ASIA)
149 SOOD, Vikram In unstable fields. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Highlights the United States' foreign policy towards West Asia. ** International Relations-(United States-West Asia).
-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
150 JHA, Prem Shankar Let India unleash its soft power. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(3.2.2012)
Examines the emerging challenges and opportunities before India in the current global economic and political scenario. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
151 SOOD, Vikram Closing the gulf. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Focuses on the role of India likely to be in settling the crisis between Israel and Iran in the light of United Nations proposal to impose sanctions against Iran. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
152 SARAN, Samir and SHARAN, Vivan Giving BRICS a non-western vision. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.2.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Discusses about issues of concern ahead of the Fourth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Summit to be held in March 2012 in Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts-BRICS.
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LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT
153 CHANDRASEKHAR, S Workers commuting between the rural and urban: Estimates from NSSO data. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.22-25 NSSO: National Sample Survey Office.
Discusses the data released by National Sample Survey Office on employment and unemployment. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment; Migrant Labour; Economic Surveys-(India).
154 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Wanted: More jobs. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.99-101
Focuses on the grim future of employment prospects as per the International Labour Organisation Report, 2011. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment; ILO.
LINGUISTICS -LANGUAGES-OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
155 PURI, Anjali Lingua fracta. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.51-52
Analyses the difference between official and popular Hindi language. ** Linguistics-Languages-Official Language; Hindi.
MASS MEDIA
156 MURALIDHARAN, Sukumar Press Council as bully pulpit: A debate on media that could go nowhere. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.47), 2011 (19.11.2011): P.14-17 ** Mass Media.
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-CABLE NETWORK
157 HASAN SUROOR Travails of a crusader. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.54-56
Discusses the effect of economic blockade imposed by a number of Western financial comapnies on the WikiLeaks organisation. ** Mass Media-Cable Network; Cyber Crime.
158 SHARMA, Anil Labyrinth 18. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.36-37
Discusses about the intricacies of Reliance Group's deal with cable network companies. ** Mass Media-Cable Network.
-PRESS
159 NOORANI, A G Reforming the Press Council. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.88-92 ** Mass Media-Press.
MINES AND MINERALS -MINING
160 MUKHOPADHYAY, Pranab and KADEKODI, Gopal K Missing the woods for the Ore: Goa's development Myopia. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.61-67
Analyses the advantages and disadvantages of iron mining in Goa. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining.
PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA)
161 SHAFI RAHMAN Graveyard of Bills. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.3), 2012(16.1.2012): P.41
Discusses about pending Legislative Bills to be taken up in the forthcoming Budget Session of Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India).
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-LEGISLATORS-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION)
162 DWAIPAYAN Role of NE MPs forum. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(10.2.2012)
Urges the members of Parliament from the North East States to play proactive role in Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India-North East Region).
-STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES-(INDIA-KARNATAKA)
163 BEZBORUAH, D N Smut in the House. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Expresses concern over the happening of porngate incident in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. ** Parliament-State Legislative Assemblies-(India- Karnataka).
PETROLEUM -OIL EXPORTS-(IRAN)
164 DHAL SAMANTA, Pranab Tehran test. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Discusses the issues related with the export of oil in the backdrop of economic sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran. ** Petroleum-Oil Exports-(Iran).
-OIL IMPORTS-(INDIA-IRAN)
165 PARTHASARATHY, G Iran braces for new sanctions. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Analyses the prospect of oil trade relations between India and Iran in view of international economic sanctions imposed on Iran. ** Petroleum-Oil Imports-(India-Iran).
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
166 National integration and splitting up states. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.42(No.1), 2012(1.1.2012): P.15-17
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
Discusses about the proposal of splitting Uttar Pradesh into four States. ** Politics and Government-(India-Uttar Pradesh); States Reorganisation.
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
167 GHOSH, Amitav Writings, not writers. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Expresses concern over preventing Salman Rushdie to attend Jaipur Literature Festival due to ban imposed on his book 'Satanic Verses'. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Books.
168 NAYAR, Kuldip Freedom in peril. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.2.2012)
Raises concern over the restriction on freedom of speech in India. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
169 NAYAR, Kuldip Right to speech. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(2.2.2012) ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
170 PADMANABHAN, Mukund Republic of hurt sentiments. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Raises concern over curbing the freedom of expression under Section 153 A and 295 A of Indian Penal Code in the backdrop of banning Salman Rushdie's book 'Satanic Verses' at the Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
171 CHAKRABARTI, Dipankar Human Rights movement in India: In search of a realistic approach. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.47), 2011 (19.11.2011): P.33-40
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** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
-FEDERAL RELATIONS
172 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy NE-NEC conundrum. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(8.2.2012) NE: North East, NEC: North Eastern Council.
Discusses about the role of North Eastern Council in securing the balanced development of the North Eastern Areas. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations.
-NATIONAL INTEGRATION-NATIONALISM
173 HALARNKAR, Samar Triumph of measles. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Expresses concern over the rise of so-called nationalism in India. ** Politics and Government-National Integration- Nationalism; Moral Policing.
-POLITICAL CRISIS-(SYRIA)
174 NOE, Nicholas Save Syria, bargain with the devil. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(8.2.2012)
Raises concern over the ongoing violent protests in Syria against President Bashar al-Assad. ** Politics and Government-Political Crisis-(Syria).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ALGERIA)
175 GALTUNG, Johan Why is the West silent about Algeria ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(14.2.2012)
Raises concern over gross human rights violations in Algeria since the military seized power. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Algeria); Human Rights.
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
176 NAYAR, Kuldip What holds for India. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.16(No.48), 2012(1.1.2012): P.1-2; 8
Reviews the political developments took place in the year 2011 in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
177 BANERJIE, Indranil UP still a preserve of the satraps. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(13.2.2012) UP: Uttar Pradesh.
Focuses on the changing political scenario of Uttar Pradesh in the context of ongoing State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
178 GHOSE, Sagarika Maya of inclusion. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Analyses the socio-economic developments took place during the tenure of Chief Minister Mayawati in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
179 SEEMA MUSTAFA No man's land. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(3.2.2012)
Assesses the condition of various political parties in Uttar Pradesh in the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALDIVES)
180 MALHOTRA, Jyoti Islands in the storm. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Assesses the political condition of Maldives after the military coup. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALDIVES)
(Maldives).
181 SWAMI, Praveen Paradise is perched on the edge of hell. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Discusses about the chances of resurgence of Islamist movement in Maldives. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Maldives).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR)
182 SALMAN HAIDAR Country on the move. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(7.2.2012)
Appreciates the political reforms in Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
183 BAABAR, Mariana Stirring in some chaos. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.42-44
Discusses about political turmoil in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
184 MEHTA, Ashok K Nothing civil about this. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(1.2.2012)
Reviews the political scenario in Pakistan in the context of recent spat between the Government and military. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SRI LANKA)
185 KADIRGAMAR, Ahilan Litmus test in Sri Lanka. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Discusses over Sri Lanka's commitment of making amendments in the Constitution to resolve the ethnic
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problem. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Sri Lanka).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA)
186 SRINIVASAN, Krishnan With benefit to none. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(14.2.2012)
Deals with anti-Government public protests in Syria. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria).
-POLITICAL PARTIES
187 MISHRA, Neelabh Political panchadoshas. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.18
Acknowledges the flaws in Indian polity in view of the latest Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 fiasco. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties; Ombudsman.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
188 BHATTACHARYA, Dipankar For a Left resurgence. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.47), 2011 (19.11.2011): P.71-73
Discusses about the causes of decline of Communist Party of India(Marxist) in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
189 RAJESH SINGH Congress has lost the plot in UP. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(2.2.2012)
Assesses the condition of Indian National Congress Party in Uttar Pradesh in the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the state. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
190 UTPAL KUMAR UPA's Shah Bano moment. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.2.2012)
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Criticises Indian National Congress Party for playing minority card during the campaign for Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-SAMAJWADI PARTY
191 PHADNIS, Aditi Samajwadi Party's soft spot. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Throws light on the political condition of Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Samajwadi Party.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-TRINAMOOL CONGRESS
192 SABA NAQVI and MITRA, Dola Who calls the shots ? OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.26-29
Discusses about the spat between Trinamool Congress and Indian National Congress Parties. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Trinamool Congress.
-TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEM-DICTATORSHIP-(CHINA)
193 PEI, Minxin No need to envy China. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Analyses the diplomatic and economic consequences of autocratic rule in China. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Dictatorship-(China).
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-(INDIA-RAJASTHAN)
194 UNNITHAN, Sandeep Loot of Army land. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.3), 2012(16.1.2012): P.48-49
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-(INDIA-RAJASTHAN)
Reveals the defence land scam in Jodhpur. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India-Rajasthan); Scams; Defence.
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
195 JOGINDER SINGH Adharma of corruption. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Alleges the nexus between the politicians and bureaucrats for indulging in corrupt practices in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
196 RAGHAVAN, R K Ninety days too many. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Discusses about the three months deadline set by the Supreme Court for grant of sanction to prosecute corrupt officials under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
197 RAJAPPA, Sam ISRO at crossroads. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(6.2.2012) ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation.
Comments on the serious allegations of corruption levelled against some of the prominent scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Space Research.
198 RAMAN, Anuradha End of marquee. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.14, 16
Analyses the prospect of anti-corruption movement led by Anna Hazare. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA-BIHAR)
199 SRIVASTAVA, Amitabh Clean-up crusade. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.1), 2012(2.1.2012): P.50
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-CORRUPTION-(INDIA-BIHAR)
Discusses about the initiatives taken by Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar to nab corrupt Officers in Bihar. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India-Bihar).
-DISASTER MANAGEMENT
200 BHATT, Mihir R Disaster response preparedness in India and China. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.25-27 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management.
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
201 Such a long journey (Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Discusses about the social, legal and political developments after 10 years of Gujarat riots. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
202 BANERJEE, Chandrani Without ISI, the Mumbai attack. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.24-25 ISI: Inter-Services Intelligence.
Focuses on involvement of Inter-Services Intelligence in Mumbai terrorist attack. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
203 DOVAL, Ajit Working in real time. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Applauds for setting up National Counter Terrorism Centre to analyse intelligence and coordinate counter-terrorist operations. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
204 PURI, Rajinder Israel, Iran and India ! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(15.2.2012)
Deals with the terrorist attack on Israeli Diplomat in Delhi and its link with Iran. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
205 SUBRAHMANIAM, Vidya Charged with terror, damned by aliases. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Expresses concern over the wrongful arrest of Mohammad Aamir Khan on charges of being a terrorist and his 14 year long incarceration. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India); Police Atrocities.
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
206 MENON, Meena In maximum city, a high stake elections that leaves voters cold. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Discusses about the election of Municipal Corporation in Greater Mumbai. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
-OMBUDSMAN
207 GURINDER SINGH Lokpal Bill hangs in balance. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.42(No.1), 2012(1.1.2012): P.9-13
Discusses the provision and status of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
208 NARAYAN, A and Others Lokpal Bill: Lessons from the Karnataka Lokayukta's performance. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.12-16 ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
209 SACHAR, Rajinder Lokpal debate. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.16(No.48), 2012(1.1.2012): P.3-4
Discusses about the status of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
210 RAMAN, Sumanth C Are our health statistics just a yarn. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Analyses the flaws in the official statistics released by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence. ** Public Health.
-DISEASES
211 OJHA, Anjali Ignorance, stigma mar mental healthcare. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases.
-DISEASES-CANCER
212 DUTTA, R N Some facts about cancer. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(2.2.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer.
-DISEASES-POLIO
213 GOSWAMI, Alakananda Eradication of polio. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(4.2.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Polio.
-DISEASES-TUBERCULOSIS
214 BLESSINNA AMULYA KUMAR Need to understand the human side of tuberculosis. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.2.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Tuberculosis.
-DRUGS
215 BHATTACHARJEE, Chandan K Miscarriage of healthcare. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(3.2.2012)
Points out the malaise in the public health care system, particularly in the context of manufacturing and consumption of counterfiet drugs and irrational medicines in India. ** Public Health-Drugs.
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-HOSPITALS
216 DASGUPTA, Rajshri Death by smoke. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.31-32 AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute.
Discusses about the reasons behind the fire accident took place at AMRI hospital in Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire-Accident.
-NUTRITION
217 AATEKAH OWAIS and ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA Impact of dietary and fiscal support programs on the nutritional status of women and children, P.155-170, in. ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA (ED): NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND SURVIVAL, 2011 Oxford University Press, Karachi. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Child Care.
218 BATOOL A HAIDER and ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA Multiple micronutrient supplementation for women during pregnancy, P.49-71, in. ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA (ED): NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND SURVIVAL, 2011 Oxford University Press, Karachi. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Women.
219 KAWSARI ABDULLAH and Others Multiple micronutrients fortification of food and its impact on health, P.1-30, in. ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA (ED): NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND SURVIVAL, 2011 Oxford University Press, Karachi. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Child Care.
220 TAHMEED AHMED and Others Systematic review of management of childhood severe malnutrition, P.112-124, in. ZULFIQAR A BHUTTA (ED): NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND SURVIVAL, 2011 Oxford University Press, Karachi. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Child Care.
221 VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED Stunted growth. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.93-96
Brings into focus the problems of highly malnourished childhood and infant mortality persistence in Karnataka. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Child Care.
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-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
222 SUMITA PRIYADARSHINI Quality healthcare and attack on doctors. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(11.2.2012) ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
-SANITATION
223 TYAGI, Anupam Economics of inadequate sanitation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Emphasises the need for public-private partnership to improve the condition of sanitation in India. ** Public Health-Sanitation.
RELIGION -RELIGION AND POLITICS
224 MAHAJAN, Gurpreet and JODHKA, Surinder S Religions, democracy and governance: Spaces for the marginalised in contemporary India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.45-52
Examines the dynamics of religion and democratic politics behind political mobilisation of marginalised groups in Punjab and Maharashtra. ** Religion-Religion and Politics.
-RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM
225 SHAHID SIDDIQUI Believe me, Muslims are not a herd. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(6.2.2012)
Discusses about the caste-ridden Muslims society and their treatment as a monolithic 'vote bank'. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam; Religion and Politics.
226 SWAMI, Praveen Growing irrelevance of the Indian Ayatollah. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(2.2.2012)
Discusses about the rise and fall of Deoband in the backdrop of their agitation against Salman Rushdie. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam.
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT
227 SWAMINATHAN, M S Rural transformation and sustained growth of agriculture. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jan, 2012): P.29-32
Suggests the youth to look for a career option in the field of agriculture for sustainable rural development in India. ** Rural Development; Agriculture.
-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
228 BHALLA, Surjit S Real scandal. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Deals with the corruption involved in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 in India's different states. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment; Corruption.
229 NAYAR, Lola Blocked development. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.52(No.2), 2012(16.1.2012): P.40-41 MGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Highlights the flaws in formulation and implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY
230 PANDA, Rajaram For nuclear safety. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.2.2012)
Deals with the expectations from the upcoming Global Nuclear Security summit to be held in South Korea. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS
231 BIDWAI, Praful Time to talk. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.97-98
Suggests the Government to review the safety mechanism
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-ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS
and risk factors in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants.
232 RAMDAS, L and LALITA RAMDAS Koodankulam diary. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.20-22
Discusses about the protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant being set up in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants.
-BIOTECHNOLOGY
233 BHUTANI, Shalini It's in the genes. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(12.2.2012)
Analyses the flaws in the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology.
-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
234 PRANESH PRAKASH World narrow web. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Discusses about censorship of social networking sites on internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet; Fundamental Rights.
235 SHAH, Nishant Anxiety of the digital. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Discusses about the blurring of digital technologies in the wake of the recent incident of porn drama witnessed in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet; State Legislative Assemblies-(India-Karnataka).
236 VAKIL, Sunita Censoring social media. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.42(No.1), 2012(1.1.2012): P.20-21
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-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
Discusses about Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal's proposal for monitoring social networking sites on internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet; Fundamental Rights.
237 VISWANATHAN, Aparna Curious case of Vinay Rai. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(15.2.2012)
Argues over the prior censorship of social networking sites on internet as in violation of right to freedom of speech. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
-E WASTE
238 SAIKIA, Sangeeta Borah E-waste: Boon or curse ? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(9.2.2012)
Studies that electronic waste can pollute the environment when they are recycled non-scientifically. ** Science and Technology-E-Waste; Pollution.
-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
239 SRIVATSA KRISHNA ITs our golden goose, take care not to kill it. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(5.2.2012) IT: Information Technology.
Emphasises the need to promote Information Technology industry. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology.
-SPACE RESEARCH-(INDIA)
240 RAI, Saritha Falling to Earth. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.2.2012) ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation.
Discusses the problems and the underlying issue of a lack of vision in Indian Space Research Organisation. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD CARE
241 MALHOTRA, Anil Norway is guilty of violating law which has global sanctity. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Criticises Government of Norway for taking custody of two minor Indian children from their parents without considering the applicability of Indian personal law. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Care.
-CHILD WELFARE-INFANT CHILD
242 MITTAL, Nidhi Tortured and the damned. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.2.2012)
Raises concern over the plight of abandoned newborns. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Infant Child.
-CIVIL SOCIETY
243 JUDGE, Paramjit S Ambiguous actor: 'People' in the movements. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.46), 2011 (12.11.2011): P.19-22
Attempts to understand the meaning of mass movements. ** Social Policy and Planning-Civil Society.
-GIRL CHILD
244 KARAT, Brinda and GEORGE, Sabu Don't trash this law, the fault lies in non- implementation. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Discusses about campaign against female foeticide and sex selection technique. ** Social Policy and Planning-Girl Child; Foeticide.
-SCHEDULED TRIBE
245 SHARMA, Supriya Adivasi predicament in Chhatisgarh. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.2), 2012 (14.1.2012): P.19-22
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-SCHEDULED TRIBE
Discusses the problems being faced by tribals in Chhattisgarh. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribe.
-SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITION
246 BHIDE, Shashanka Social Sector challenges. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jan, 2012): P.56-58
Discusses about the means to meet the challenges of sustainable human development in social sector. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Change and Condition.
-SOCIAL PROBLEMS-DOWRY
247 SHARMA, Kalpana Burn dowry, not women. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(5.2.2012)
Comments upon the problem of dowry and dowry deaths in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Dowry; Women.
-SOCIAL WELFARE
248 KHILNANI, Sunil Crossing the finish line. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(11.2.2012)
Emphasises the need for the Government to implement effective social policies. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Welfare.
-WOMEN
249 JAIN, Monika Gender concerns in food and nutrition security. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.18), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.21-23 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women; Nutrition; Food Security.
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SPORTS -CRICKET
250 GUHA RAY, Shantanu Time runs out for Modi. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.37(No.3), 2012(16.1.2012): P.40-41
Discusses about involvement of Lalit Modi, former Chairman, in irregularities noticed in the Indian Premier League related case. ** Sports-Cricket; Corruption.
251 SEN, Ronojoy Cricket's tipping point. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(8.2.2012)
Focuses on impact of confrontation between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Indian Premier League on the future of Indian and World Cricket. ** Sports-Cricket.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
252 Freedom to fly (Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Discusses over Government's decision to end Air India's monopoly on international routes. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP
253 BIDWAI, Praful Durban: Road to nowhere. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.10-12
Discusses the outcome of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held recently in Durban. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Global Warming.
254 RAGHUNANDAN, D Durban platform: Kyoto negotiations redux. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.53), 2011 (31.12.2011): P.13-15
Expresses concern over India's stand on core issues discussed during United Nations Framework Convention on
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UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP
Climate Change held recently in Durban. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Global Warming.
255 SENGUPTA, Sandeep Lessons from the Durban conference. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.2.2012)
Expresses concern over India's performance at United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held recently in Durban. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Global Warming.
-UN AGENCIES-UNESCO
256 CHERIAN, John Vote for Palestine. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.61-63 UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Highlights diplomatic victory of Palestine in getting full UNESCO membership despite stiff opposition from the United States. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNESCO; UN and State-(Palestine).
-UN AND STATE-(SYRIA)
257 MACFARQUHAR, Neil Now, using UN to oust Syria's Assad. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.2.2012) UN: United Nations.
Deals with the confrontation between the western countries and Russia and its allies over the United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Syria).
258 NIHAL SINGH, S UN veto takes Syria to civil war. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(6.2.2012)
Comments on the stalemate over the United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Syria); UN Security Council.
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-UN AND STATE-(SYRIA)
259 NOORANI, A G Syria needs diplomacy, not intervention. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(7.2.2012)
Examines critically the role of the United Nations to end prevailing political crisis in Syria. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Syria); UN Security Council.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT -TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
260 DAYAL, Raghu Building a new urban India. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(3.2.2012) ** Urban Development-Town and Country Planning.
WATER MANAGEMENT
261 Let water, not profits flow (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(4.2.2012)
Discusses about draft National Water Policy, 2012. ** Water Management.
-DAMS
262 GOGOI, Akhil Big dams and Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(13.2.2012)
Deals with the debate and people's movement against construction of big dams in Assam. ** Water Management-Dams.
263 GOSWAMI, Ranen Kumar Dispute over the dams of disaster. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(1.2.2012)
Expresses concern over construction of big dams in Assam. ** Water Management-Dams.
264 No dam become unsafe because it is old. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.42(No.1), 2012(1.1.2012): P.27-28
Discusses the anxiety of people over the condition of Mullaperiyar Dam built on Periyar river. ** Water Management-Dams.
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YOUTH AFFAIRS -STUDENTS UNREST
265 MENON, Deepti Who's to blame-parents, teachers or films. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(12.2.2012)
Emphasises the need to impart moral education to students so as to control the growing outrage among them. ** Youth Affairs-Students Unrest; Moral Education.
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