Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII (16-31 January 2012) No.2
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
1 KAKATI, Pradip Distress sale of policy of paddy and vegetables. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Criticises Government of Assam for neglecting the problems of farmers in the context of selling of paddy by farmers at a far below rate than the Minimum Support Price. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities.
-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
2 GATES, Bill Make the right choice. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Emphasises the need for rich countries to continue to invest the modest amounts in agricultural research for providing healthier food to their countrymen. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research; Food Security.
-AGRICULTURAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
3 BHATTACHARYA, Mondira
Spatio-tem poral analys is of Indian basm ati rice trade and its comparison with Pakistan. FOREIGN TRADE REVIEW (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.2), 2011 (Jul/Sep, 2011): P.86-107 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade-(India-Pakistan).
-CROPS
4 DUTTA SAIKIA, Deepika Multi-cropping with tea. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Highlights the benefits of multi-cropping with tea in Assam. ** Agriculture-Crops.
-CROPS-SEEDS
5 HARBIR SINGH and RAMESH CHAND Seeds Bill, 2011: Some reflections. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.22-25 ** Agriculture-Crops-Seeds.
** - Keywords 1 -CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
6 DUTT, Anuradha Slaughtering cows is barbaric and offensive to India. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012) ** Agriculture-Cruelty to Animals.
7 SEN, Manjula Beefed up law. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.1.2012)
Raises questions on enactm ent of Gau Vansh Pratishedh
(Sanshodhan) Vidheyak by the Governm ent of Madh ya Pradesh ** Agriculture-Cruelty to Animals.
-FERTILIZERS AND MANURES
8 UPADHYAY, A K and Others Effect of organic manures and biofertilizers on yield, dry matter partitioning and quality traits of Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea var. Capitata). INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.1), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.31-34 ** Agriculture-Fertilizers and Manures.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY
9 MADHURESH KUMAR Forest rights act and polemics of correcting historical injustices, P.31-55, in. BASU RAY CHAUDHURY, SABYASACHI AND DEY, ISHITA (ED): SUSTAINABILITY OF RIGHTS AFTER GLOBALIZATION, 2011 New Delhi, Sage Publications. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT AND POLICY-(INDIA)
10 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy Disappearing forests: Courts, media must act. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Discusses the role of the judiciary and media in protecting forests. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management and Policy-(India); Judiciary-(India).
11 KRISHNADAS, Meghna and Others Turning the page in forest governance: Science and bureaucracy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.50), 2011 (10.12.2011): P.10-13
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-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT AND POLICY-(INDIA)
Stresses upon the need to bring reform in the forest governance for ecological conservation. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management and Policy-(India).
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA)
12 DOGRA, Bharat Law of the land. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(21.1.2012)
Expresses the need to review the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India).
BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BOSE, SUBHASH CHANDRA
13 GORADIA, Prafull True patriot who placed nation above all. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Pays tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhash Chandra.
14 RAKSHIT, Nirmalendu Bikash Unity of Indians. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.1.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of Subhash Chandra Bose to Indian nationalism. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhash Chandra.
-FREEDOM FIGHTERS-GAIDINLIU, RANI
15 NEWME, Heujamle Freedom fighter Rani Gaidinliu. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(26.1.2012) ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-GAIDINLIU, Rani.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
16 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu What Vivekananda valued. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his 150th birth
** - Keywords 3
-PROMINENT PERSONS-SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
anniversary. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-SWAMI VIVEKANANDA; Saints.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-VIDYARTHI, GANESH SHANKAR
17 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna We must never forget. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Pays homage to Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, a teacher, journalist and President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-VIDYARTHI, Ganesh Shankar.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-VYARAWALLA, HOMAI
18 GADIHOKE, Sabeena Farewell Homai Vyarawalla. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Pays tributes to India's first women press photographer, Homai Vyarawalla. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-VYARAWALLA, Homai.
CENSUS AND POPULATION -FAMILY PLANNING
19 BANERJEE, Shoumojit Barrack-room surgery in Bihar's backwaters. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.1.2012) NGOs: Non Governmental Organisations.
Expresses concern over the appalling condition of family planning camps organised by Non Governmental Organisations at Kaparfora in Araria district of Bihar. ** Census and Population-Family Planning.
-POPULATION-FOETICIDE
20 OM RAJ SINGH Murdering the girl child's right to life: Female foeticide and infanticide. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.10), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.18-20 ** Census and Population-Population-Foeticide; Infanticide; Girl Child.
** - Keywords 4
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-NEPAL)
21 MUKHERJI, Indra Nath Revision of Indo-Nepal treaty of trade. FOREIGN TRADE REVIEW (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.2), 2011 (Jul/Sep, 2011): P.3-53
Discusses about the im plications of strengthening bilateral trade and investment linkages between India and Nepal. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Nepal).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
22 JOSHUA, Anita Ignorance rules. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.48-49
Examines the outcome of granting Most Favoured Nation status to India in Pakistan's perspectives. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
23 SRINIVASAN, G Real barrier. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.51-53
Analyses the confusion in Pakistan over granting Most Favoured Nation status to India. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
24 TANEJA, Nisha and KALITA, Pallavi Most Favoured Nation: New trade opportunities for India and Pakistan. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46 (No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.14-17 ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
25 HALARNKAR, Samar Empire strikes back. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Comments on the Minister for Home Affairs P Chidambaram's decision to stymie the Unique Identity Programme. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
26 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Who's afraid of Aadhar ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Discusses over the issue of linking Unique Identification to citizenship. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
27 NOORANI, A G Case for privacy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.13-15
Discusses the matter of Rights to Privacy of Indians in relation to Unique Identification Scheme. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; Fundamental Rights.
28 PATNAIK, Ila UID as user's ID. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.1.2012) UID: Unique Identification.
Expresses concern over the tussle between UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani and the Minister for Home P Chidambaram over the collection of biometric data for the Indian population. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
29 RAMACHANDRAN, R How reliable is UID ? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.25-28 UID: Unique Identification. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
30 RAMAKUMAR, R Identity concerns. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.4-10
Argues over the legality and viability of Unique Identification project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
31 RAMAKUMAR, R PDS in peril. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.16-18 PDS: Public Distribution System.
Raises questions over the utility of Unique
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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
Identification number for authentication in the Public Distribution System. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; Public Distribution System.
32 RAO, Mohan False promises. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.19-21
Raises questions over the feasibility of the Unique Identification project in achieving Millennium Development Goals to provide health facilities to all in India. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; UN Millenium Project; Public Health.
33 RAO, S L Diversion ahead. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(23.1.2012)
Discusses the significance of 'Aadhar' (Unique Identification) Scheme. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
34 USHA RAMANATHAN Enrolment saga. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.22-24
Examines the shortcomings in the enrolment process of Unique Identification project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
35 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN In two minds ? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.24), 2011(2.12.2011): P.11-12
Comments on the conflicts arisen on the Unique Identification Scheme of the Government. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ARTS
36 ROSE, Katherine Art of the matter. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
** - Keywords 7
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ARTS
Emphasises the need for imparting qualitative art education to children. ** Culture and Civilization-Arts.
DEFENCE -DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
37 ARUN, T K A K Antony, Saavdhaan ! ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Argues in favour of Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh over the issue of his date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
38 BELLIAPPA, P M Controversy over age- Then and now. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Deals with the ongoing debate over the issue relating to the date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
39 CHANAKYA Quite off target. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Comments on the issue of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh's date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
40 JAYAL, Brijesh D Waging a different kind of war. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(24.1.2012)
Suggests Union Government to resolve the issues relating to date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
41 MANVENDRA SINGH Army Chiefs and courts. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Expresses concern over approaching the Supreme Court by Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh to settle the issue relating to his own date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
** - Keywords 8
DEFENCE -DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
42 PUNJ, Balbir K Avoidable controversy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Criticises Union Government's lackadaisical approach to the dispute over the Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh's date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
43 PURI, Rajinder
Needless hum iliation of arm y ! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(31.1.2012)
Comments on row over the issue relating to date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
44 RAJAGOPAL, Krishnadas General's date. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Deals with the issue related to date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
45 RAY, Kalyan What's in a birth date ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.1.2012)
Deals with the age row of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
46 SANWAL, Mukul It's a hazy view from the Government's trenches. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Reflects adverse trend in civil-military relationship in the backdrop of Chief Army Staff, General V K Singh's date of birth controversy. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
47 SONDHI, Aditya In challenging Government, fighting to redeem 'honour'. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.1.2012)
Gives views in support of Chief of Army Staff General V K Singh for approaching the Supreme Court on the issue relating to his date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
** - Keywords 9
DEFENCE -DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
48 SUSHIL KUMAR Bridging the gap. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to bridge the gap between Indian army and civil relations in the light of row over date of birth issue of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
49 THAPIYAL, Sheru Guilty men of 2012. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(22.1.2012)
Discusses the issue relating to date of birth of Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
50 YARDLEY, Jim Dispute over Army Chief's age puts Government in a tight spot. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.1.2012) ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA)
51 MUKHERJEE, Anit Republic of opinions. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the existing system of keeping official documents in defence services. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).
52 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama In the promiscuous world of international relations, elements of a strategic partnership. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Analyses India's strategic partnership with six major countries, viz United States, Russia, France, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
53 CHELLANEY, Brahma Fractured policy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
** - Keywords 10
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
Analyses the flaws in the United States' defence policy on Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA)
54 CHELLANEY, Brahma Lasting lesson of 1962: Don't be caught off-guard again. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Recollects the China's invasion on India in 1962. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China).
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
55 RAY, Alok Looking ahead. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.1.2012)
Assesses the challenges and opportunities available for the Government to raise Indian economy in the year 2012. ** Economic Growth-(India).
56 VATSALA SINGH All is not lost for the Indian economy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Expresses views on the opportunities and challenges ahead for the Government to raise Indian economy in the year 2012. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-(INDIA-MANIPUR)
57 GANGULY, Meenakshi Manipur's search for justice. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(20.1.2012)
Raises concern over the poor socio-economic condition of Manipur. ** Economic growth-(India-Manipur).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
58 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Eurozone: Fiscal or trade crisis ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
** - Keywords 11
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
Tries to understand the nature of the economic crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
59 BAGCHI, Arunabha Euro crisis: A clash of cultures ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(19.1.2012)
Discusses the role of socio-cultural factors behind the financial crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
60 CUSTERS, Peter Vicious circle of Europe's debt crisis and civil resistance. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.18), 2011(19.11.2011): P.9-11
Examines critically the measures taken by the European Union to deal with the financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
61 SUBRAMANIAN, S Poverty line: Getting it wrong again. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011 (26.11.2011): P.37-42
Evaluates methodology of poverty identification adopted by Planning Commission and Tendulkar Committee. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
62 SUD, Surinder Still 'B' of Bimaru. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Deals with poverty in Bihar. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-LIBERALISATION
63 AGARWAL, Ashok
Globalisation and Justice: Fait accompli or choic e, P.59 - 89, in. BASU RAY CHAUDHURY, SABYASACHI AND DEY, ISHITA (ED): SUSTAINABILITY OF RIGHTS AFTER GLOBALIZATION, 2011 New Delhi, Sage Publications. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.
** - Keywords 12
-LIBERALISATION
64 BASU, Sibaji Pratim Globalisation and Right to Information, P114-142, in. BASU RAY CHAUDHURY, SABYASACHI AND DEY, ISHITA (ED): SUSTAINABILITY OF RIGHTS AFTER GLOBALIZATION, 2011 New Delhi, Sage Publications. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.
65 TELTUMBDE, Anand Occupy movement and India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.10-11
Discusses about the causes of the failure of the Occupy Wall Street movement to take root in India. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation; Capitalism; Corruption
-PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS
66 GARG, Ibu Sanjeeb Next Five Year Plan: Five priorities items. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10 (No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.31-37 ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans.
EDUCATION -DISABLED EDUCATION
67 JAIN, Nikhil Addressing concerns of the disabled in Delhi Campuses. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46 (No.50), 2011 (10.12.2011): P.19-20 ** Education-Disabled Education.
-EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
68 RAGHUNATHAN, M S Greater numbers. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Suggests to popularise and promote mathematics as career option among youngsters in India. ** Education-Education and Development.
-EDUCATION POLICY
69 PATNAIK, Ila Not just their roll call. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve quality of education in
** - Keywords 13
-EDUCATION POLICY
schools as per study made by the Programme for International Student Assessment. ** Education-Education Policy.
-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
70 NIRANJANARADHYA, V P Government apathy ensures that Right to Education remains on paper. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(31.1.2012) ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS
71 NATARAJAN, Priyamvada It is elementary. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve education system in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
-PRIMARY EDUCATION
72 BANERJI, Rukmini Crisis in learning. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Expresses concern over declining of qualitative school education as per data released by the Annual Status of Education Report, 2011. ** Education-Primary Education.
-SCHOOLS
73 GOSWAMI, Urmi Wipe the blackboard clean. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Stresses upon need to improve primary condition of school education in India. ** Education-Schools.
-STUDENTS-VIOLENCE AND STUDENTS
74 SARKAR, Adheesha Games people play. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(13.1.2012)
** - Keywords 14
-STUDENTS-VIOLENCE AND STUDENTS
Raises concern over the rise in violence among students in West Bengal. ** Education-Students-Violence and Students.
ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-GOA)
75 RAJESH SINGH Let the carnival of politics begin. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Gives views on the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Goa. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Goa).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MANIPUR)
76 SIRNATE, Vasundhara and VERMA, Rahul In Manipur elections, a test for 'Nagalim'. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Assesses the electoral consequences of 'Nagalim' factor in the Manipur Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Manipur).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-PUNJAB)
77 KALYANI SHANKAR Battling the enemies from within. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Examines the political condition of Punjab in the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Punjab).
78 MISHRA, Vandita Where voters fret about addiction and brute force. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Focuses on the prepoll scenario in Punjab in the wake of forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Punjab).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
79 AVANISH KUMAR Building castles out of caste. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
** - Keywords 15
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
Suggests the political parties to design and adopt a true social engineering model during their electoral campaign in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh); Caste Politics.
80 BIDWAI, Praful Poll contest warms up in UP. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Assesses the political condition of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
81 JERATH, Arati R UP's new star caste. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Deals with caste based campaigns by political parties for the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
82 MITRA, Chandan
Lesser OBCs critical to UP's poll outcom e. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Analyses the role of smaller caste groups and Muslims in upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
83 SEEMA MUSTAFA In UP, voters want deliverance from their rotten state. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.1.2012) ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
84 SEEMA MUSTAFA Matter of choice. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(20.1.2012)
Analyses the significance of 'development' factor during upcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
85 SURYA PRAKASH, A Allergic to elephants. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Criticises Election Commission's decision to cover the statues of Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati and her party's election symbol 'the Elephant'.
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-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTARAKHAND)
86 KALYANI SHANKAR Evenly poised battle for power. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Comments on the political scenario in Uttarakhand and Punjab in the context of upcoming Legislative Assemblies elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttarakhand); (Punjab).
-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
87 KALYANI SHANKAR BJP banking on prodigal daughter. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.1.2012)
Comments on the election campaign launched by the Bhartiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
88 RAJESH SINGH Congress steps into its trap. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Gives an opinion on the insider-outsider debate sparked during electoral campaign in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS
89 CHOWDHURY, Prasenjit Electoral reforms, need of the hour. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.1.2012) ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
90 KONDEPATI, Rajendra Reforming the campaign finance regime in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.70-75
Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to reform electoral system in respect of election funding. ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
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ENERGY -ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA)
91 DEVASAHAYAM, M G Power sector reform. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(18.1.2012)
Analyses the various flaws in the Planning Commission of India's vision to reform the Power Sector. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India); Electricity.
-ENERGY POLICY-(MIDDLE EAST)
92 BARU, Sanjaya Power trips. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to take innovative initiatives to address Asia's energy-security concerns in the Middle East. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(Middle East); Electricity.
ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
93 CHAWLA, Michelle and SAHU, Geetanjoy Environmental movements in Dahanu: Competing pulls. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.10-14
Analyses the key factors of the environmental campaign against setting up of thermal power plant in Dahanu near Mumbai. ** Environment-Environment Protection; Power Plants.
-GLOBAL WARMING
94 JAYAN, T V Heat bad for wheat. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(30.1.2012)
Examines the adverse effect of global warming on wheat crop. ** Environment-Global Warming; Crops.
95 RAMONET, Ignacio Climate emergency brooks no delay. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.1.2012)
Discusses the adverse impact of global warming on human beings.
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-GLOBAL WARMING
** Environment-Global Warming.
-NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS
96 SAMAL, Kishor S Floods in Orissa: No lessons learnt. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.31-32
Stresses upon the need for an effective disaster management plan in Orissa. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods; Disaster Management.
-POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION
97 BAVISKAR, Amita What the eye does not see: The Yamuna in the imagination of Delhi. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.50), 2011 (10.12.2011): P.45-53
Discusses about the commodification of Yamuna river bed in Delhi. ** Environment-Pollution-Water Pollution.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE
98 DATAR, M K
Im pact of deregulated savings bank interest rates. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.23-25
Discusses about the implications of deregulation of interest rates on savings bank accounts. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate.
99 SUBRAMANIAN, K Deregulation or destabilisation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.21-24
Discusses over the implications of deregulation of interest rate on savings bank accounts. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate.
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-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE
100 BHATT, Ela When health is security. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Emphasises the need for collaboration between the Microfinance institutions and health care sector. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance; Health Insurance.
101 HULME, David and THANKOM, Arun What's wrong and right with microfinance. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011 (26.11.2011): P.23-26 ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
-BUDGET-(INDIA)
102 DESAI, Nitin Growth, not prudence. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Highlights the expectations from upcoming Union Budget, 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
103 SHOME, Parthasarathi Having a heart, using the head. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Deals with the expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
104 MITTAL, Aparna and DOON, Hina Local sourcing impediment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Analyses the flaws in the Government's current policy on Foreign Direct Investment. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
105 NAYAR, Lola and Others Devil in the retail. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.49), 2011(12.12.2011): P.40-46
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-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
Analyses pros and cons of allowing Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
106 SABA NAQVI Empty as the wind. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.49), 2011(12.12.2011): P.34-38
Contemplates the politics behind announcing 51% Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during Winter Session of Parliament. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
107 SUKHPAL SINGH FDI in retail: Misplaced expectations and half-truth. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.13-16 FDI: Foreign Direct Investment.
Discusses the implications of the Government's decision
to allow m ulti-brand Foreign Direct Investm ent in Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
-INFLATION-(INDIA)
108 SABNAVIS, Madan Getting to the core of inflation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Stresses upon the need for building coordination am ong various Government departments to deal with the issue of inflation. ** Finance-Inflation-(India).
FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
109 BANERJEE, Kaustav Decentralised procurement and universalised PDS. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.19-22 PDS: Public Distribution System. ** Food-Food Security; Public Distribution System.
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FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
110 Food Security Bill: Simpler the better. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.7
Discusses about the flaws in the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security.
HISTORY -FREEDOM MOVEMENT-(INDIA)
111 NAIR, Neeti Partition and minority rights in Punjabi Hindu debates: 1920-47. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.61-69
Analyses the politics of minority Punjabi Hindus behind the partition of India. ** History-Freedom Movement-(India); Minorities.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-JOINT SECTOR
112 YECHURY, Sitaram No shortcuts, please. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Comments on the Prime Minister's proposal to initiate public-private partnership for socio-economic development in India. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Joint Sector.
-ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR
113 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Enough of smoke and mirrors. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Criticises the Government's Disinvestment policy. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector.
-INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA)
114 MONIMALA DEVI Rural industrialisation for development. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.1.2012)
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-INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA)
Throws light on the significance of industrialisation for the development of rural areas in India. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Policy-(India).
115 SMADJA, Claude We all need an industrial policy. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012) ** Industrial Development-Industrial Policy-(India).
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
116 SWAMI, Praveen West's romancing of the Taliban. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Analyses the United States foreign policy towards Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
-(CHINA-UNITED STATES)
117 KANWAL, Gurmeet Taming the dragon. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.1.2012)
Comments on growing political and economic relations between China and the United States. ** International Relations-(China-United States).
-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
118 NAVINE MURSHID India's role in Bangladesh's war of Independence: Humanitarianism or self-interest ? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.53-60 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
119 NAYAR, Kuldip India must share the blame. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.1.2012)
Criticises India's foreign policy towards Bangladesh. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
120 SALMAN HAIDAR Begun in Tripura. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(17.1.2012)
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-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
Throws light on the significance of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent visit to Tripura in India ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
-(INDIA-CHINA)
121 DAS, Rup Narayan Building Indo-China trust. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Throws light on the significance of the Special Representative Talks for better management on borders between India and China. ** International Relations-(India-China).
122 RAJA MOHAN, C Talk to US. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Deals with trilateral relations among India, China and the United States. ** International Relations-(India-China); United States.
-(INDIA-ISRAEL)
123 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Significance of S M Krishna's Israel visit. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Focuses on the significance of Indian Foreign Minister
S M Krishna's vis it to Israel. ** International Relations-(India-Israel).
124 NAYAR, K P Serve and volley. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.1.2012)
Deals with Indian Foreign Minister S M Krishna's visit to Israel. ** International Relations-(India-Israel).
-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
125 GURNAM CHAND Sri Lankan- Tamilian conflict: Tamil Nadu parties challenging attitude. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10 (No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.27-30
** - Keywords 24
-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
Highlights India-Sri Lanka relations in the wake of an unanimous resolution passed in Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding imposition of economic sanction on Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
-(INDIA-TAIWAN)
126 GANGULY, Swagato Crouching dragon, hidden tiger. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Contemplates that India must step up links with Taiwan to address the political asymmetry with China. ** International Relations-(India-Taiwan).
-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
127 INDERFURTH, Karl F Beyond minor irritants. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to strengthen the relations between India and the United States. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
128 MISHRA, Pankaj Dear Uncle Sam..... FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), V.46(No.48), 2011 (Sep/Oct, 2011): P.104-107
Discusses about the vision of India and Pakistan towards the United States. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
-(IRAN-UNITED STATES)
129 JAIN, Sandhya US, not Iran is to blame. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Comments on the escalating tension between the United States and Iran over nuclear programme. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
130 JANSEN, Michael Tightening the noose around Iran's neck. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.1.2012)
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-(IRAN-UNITED STATES)
Comments on the United States effort to impose sanctions on Iran. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
131 PANT, Harsh V Growing rift. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.1.2012)
Deals with growing confrontation between the United States and Iran. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
132 SHENOY, Bhamy V Iran sanctions: Are we prepared for potential catastrophe? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.1.2012)
Analyses the ramification of Iran's threat to cut-off the shipping route through Strait of Hormuz. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
133 SINGH, K C Iranian paranoia. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(23.1.2012)
Comments on the danger of Iran-United States-Israel standoff. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
134 CARNEY, Scott and Others Fortress India. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2011(Jul/Aug, 2011): P.29-31
Discusses about India's plan to build a fence along the Bangladesh border. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-Bangladesh).
-INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
135 IYER, Ramaswamy R Dealing with Pakistan's fears on water. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.1.2012)
Deals with the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes- (India-Pakistan).
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
136 BHATTACHARYA, A K Decline of Davos ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Raises questions on the relevance of World Economic Forum Annual Summit at Davos in Switzerland. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- World Economic Forum.
137 CHATTERJI, Miniya Minds without borders. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Contemplates the emergence of young and multicultural leadership during the 42nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- World Economic Forum; Youth Affairs.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-MANPOWER
138 ZIMMERMANN, Klaus F Get Europe back to work. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Expresses views on the significance of reforming the labour markets in Europe to curb economic crisis. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment-Manpower.
-LABOUR
139 GHOSH, Swati Labour out-flow and labour rights, P.145-176, in. BASU RAY CHAUDHURY, SABYASACHI AND DEY, ISHITA (ED): SUSTAINABILITY OF RIGHTS AFTER GLOBALIZATION, 2011 New Delhi, Sage Publications. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour.
-LABOUR UNION
140 JOHN, Maya Workers' discontent and form of Trade Union politics. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.19-22
Analyses the politics of trade union in the backdrop of workers' strike at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant in Gurgaon.
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-LABOUR UNION
** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Union.
LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDGES
141 SHAH, Ajit Prakash Who should judge the judges. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Emphasises on setting up a National Judicial Commission for improving the prevailing system of judicial appointment in the constitutional courts. ** Law and Justice-Judges; Judicial Reforms.
LITERATURE
142 BHAGAT, Chetan Ray of hope. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.1.2012)
Applauds the best of India's literature available in Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Literature.
MASS MEDIA
143 BHATTACHARJEE, Swati and CHATTOPADHYAY, Raghabendra Information deficit: Use of media in deliberative democracy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.45-52
Analyses the role of media in strengthening the functioning of Gram Sabha in West Bengal. ** Mass Media; Local Self Government.
-CABLE NETWORK
144 RAJAGOPAL, Arvind Wanted: A communications policy. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to adopt a visionary communication policy for digitization of cable television across the country in the light of passing of Cable Television Network (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2011. ** Mass Media-Cable Network.
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-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
145 HAMID ANSARI, M Endangered editors. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Discusses about ethics and professionalism of media. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL
146 ROY, Subir Let Coal India face competition. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Gives suggestion to make Indian Coal Sector more productive and efficient. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal.
-MINING
147 ROY, Avik Killing forests for development is killing the future. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Raises concern over the mining in dense forests of Singrauli in Madhya Pradesh. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining; Deforestation.
-MINING-MINING LAW AND REGULATIONS
148 MUKHIM, Patricia Curse of unregulated mining. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.1.2012)
Highlights the issue of illegal mining in Meghalaya. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining-Mining Law and Regulations.
149 MUKHIM, Patricia This can only happen in Meghalaya. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Examines critically the features of Meghalaya Mining Policy, 2012. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining-Mining Law and Regulations.
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PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
150 Undermining Parliament. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.7
Expresses concern over decline in the functioning of Parliament due to disruption in its proceedings. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure.
PETROLEUM -OIL
151 DAS, H N Refinery movement in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Expresses views on the golden jubilee celebration of Guwahati Oil Refinery and its significance for Assam. ** Petroleum-Oil.
-OIL PRICES
152 PURI, Aditya Stop scraping the barrel. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Discusses the issue of frequent rising of oil prices. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
153 CHAUDHURI, Amit When talk is cheap. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.1.2012)
Throws light on India's awful record on freedom of expression in connection with Salman Rushdie's abortive visit to Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing.
154 DESAI, Meghnad Faith in freedom. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Expresses concern over politicising the issue of blasphemy in the wake of M F Husain and Salman Rushdie's episodes in India.
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing.
155 JAVED ANAND Where life isn't sacred. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Expresses concern over imposing ban on Salman Rushdie's visit for participating in Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing.
156 KUMARASWAMY, P R Free speech is not absolute. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.1.2012)
Deals with the debate on the limitations of free speech. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
157 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Our scissorland. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Expresses concern over abridging right to freedom of speech and expression of citizens in India. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
158 MITRA DAS, Srijana Trimmed idea of India. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the role of Indian liberals in the context of Salman Rushdie's episode at Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing.
159 NARIMAN, Fali S Satanic versus Law. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Discusses about the controversy raised due to the proposed visit of Salman Rushdie at the Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing; Religion and Politics
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
160 PURI, Rajinder Muslim leaders betray community ! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(25.1.2012)
Comments on the public protests against the visit of Salman Rushdie to India for attending to Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral policing.
161 SARDESAI, Rajdeep We're past the past. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the Government's politics and Civil Society's protests against visiting of Salman Rushdie to Jaipur Literature Festival in the wake of ban imposed on his book 'Satanic Verses'. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing.
162 SHAHID SIDDIQUI Write, wrong. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.1.2012)
Comments on the issue of right to freedom of speech and expression in the backdrop of public protests against the visit of Salman Rushdie at the Jaipur Literature Festival ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
163 SHIV VISVANATHAN Emptiness of literary protest. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.1.2012)
Criticises the public protests against the visit of Salman Rushdie at the Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
164 SWAMI, Praveen Salman Rushdie and India's new theocracy. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Raises concern over the state of secularism in India in view of banning Salman Rushdie from participating at the Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Moral Policing; Secularism; Religion and Politics.
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
165 TYAGI, Karan Singh Hackler's veto. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Expresses concern over curbing the freedom of speech and expression of the authors participating at Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
166 BANERJEE, Sumanta From Parliamentary to Paramilitary democracy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.1), 2012 (7.1.2012): P.16-18
Expresses concern over the violation of human rights in India. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
-COALITION POLITICS
167 KAPOOR, Coomi UP polls, UPA's prospects. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012) UP: Uttar Pradesh, UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Analyses how the results of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly polls would decide United Progressive Alliance's prospects with its allies like Trinamool Congress. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics.
-COALITION POLITICS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
168 SRIVASTAVA, Tavishi Will there be a BSP-BJP coalition ? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.1.2012)
BJP: Bharatiya Janata Part y, BSP: Bahujan Samaj Party
** Politics and Governm ent-Coalition Politics-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
-CRIME IN POLITICS
169 KARAT, Brinda Bhanwari Devi, utterly unequal. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
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-CRIME IN POLITICS
Expresses concern over degeneration and criminalisation of Indian political system in view of the Bhanwari Devi murder case. ** Politics and Government-Crime in Politics; Crime Against Women.
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
170 MUNDLE, Sudipto Poised to take off. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Highlights the challenges before the Government to address essential demographic issues. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
171 BARMAN, Abheek Watermelon politics. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Evaluates critically the functioning of Mamata Banerjee's Government in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal).
172 MAJUMDAR, Diptosh Mamata versus the rest. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee in socio-economic development of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal).
-NATIONAL INTEGRATION-SECULARISM
173 KUNZRU, Hari 'Why I quoted, from the Satanic Verses'. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Comments on the secular state of India in the light of Salman Rushdie's episode at Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Politics and Government-National Integration- Secularism; Fundamental Rights.
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH)
174 GHOSH, Manash Coup that copped it. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(25.1.2012)
Deals with attempted coup in Bangladesh to destablise the democratically elected Government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).
175 HAROON HABIB Lessons from the coup that failed. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Discusses the political situation in Bangladesh in view of a foiled coup attempt to destabilise the democratically elected Government in the country. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT)
176 RUBIN, Barry Peace treaty that is on its last legs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Examines the political condition of Egypt in the context of rise of Muslim Brotherhood Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
177 GUHA THAKURTA, Pranjoy UP and UPA. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(18.1.2012) UP: Uttar Pradesh, UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Examines the political condition of United Progressive
Alliance in the context of upcom ing Legislative Assem bly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh); United Progressive Alliance.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
178 DASGUPTA, Swapan Reign of terror. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(20.1.2012)
** - Keywords 35
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
Throws light on the political differences between Indian National Congress and Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
179 AIYER, Mani Shankar Coup that never was. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Expresses views on the possibility of uprising military coup in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
180 BAGCHI, Indrani Slip between coup and lip. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Focuses on the confrontation between Army and the Government of Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
181 BHATTACHARYYA, Abhijit Not yet under the shadow of the gun. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(26.1.2012)
Raises concern over the possibility of uprising military coup in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
182 DUTT, Barkha Winds of change. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Discusses about the changing political scenario in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
183 PARTHASARATHY, G On verge of a coup. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Comments on the escalating tension between Pakistan's Civilian Government and military. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
184 SALMAN HAIDAR Turmoil in Pakistan. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(25.1.2012)
Expresses views on the ongoing political crisis in Pakistan in the wake of differences arisen between Government and military. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
185 SAREEN, Sushant Crisestan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Examines the political condition of Pakistan in the wake of contempt of court charges made against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
186 TRIPATHI, Sudhanshu Willing and ready. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Focuses on the confrontation between the civilian Government and the Army in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RUSSIA)
187 ARON, Leon Everything you think you know about the collapse of the Soviet Union is wrong. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2011(Jul/Aug, 2011): P.64-70 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Russia)
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
188 KHOURI, Rami It's very much an internal matter. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Applauds the changing political scenario in the Arab countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Arab Emirates).
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BSP
189 BANERJEE, Biswajeet Maya rejigs her social alliance. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Highlights the efforts m ade by Bahujan Sam aj Party to
woo Muslim comm unity in the wake of upcom ing Legisl ative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BSP; Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh); Religion and Politics.
190 JAFFRELOT, Christophe Her sarvajan test. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Analyses the performance and strategies of Bahujan
Sam aj Part y in the light of the forthcom ing Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
** Politics and Governm ent-Political Parties-BSP; Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
191 MUKHERJEE, Shikha It's time for the CPM to get out of its ivory tower. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Comments on the poor political condition of Communist Party of India(Marxist) in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI
192 MUKHERJEE, Shik ha
Left m ust do reality check . PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.1.2012)
Suggests Comm unist Part y of India to introspect its
perform ance in W est Bengal Legislative Assem bly elections
** Politics and Governm ent-Political Parties-CPI.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
193 MALIK, Ashok Playing with fire. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Comments on the Indian National Congress Party's politics
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
behind exploiting the Salman Rushdie issue for electoral purposes. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Election Campaign; Moral Policing; Religion and Politics.
194 PUNJ, Balbir K Beaten at its own game. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Gives views on Indian National Congress Party's effort to woo Muslim voters in upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh); Religion and Politics.
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-CAPITALISM
195 FARRUKH DHONDY Occupation hazards. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.1.2012)
Focuses on anti-capitalist protest outside St Paul's Cathedral Church in London. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Capitalism; Corruption; Liberalisation.
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-GANDHISM
196 CHAKRABARTY, Priyanka Mahatama Gandhi- Father of the Nation. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Throws light on the significance of Gandhian ideology in the present political scenario. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Gandhism.
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SOUTH SUDAN)
197 GETTLEMAN JAFFREY Fratricidal war hits South Sudan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.1.2012)
Raises concern over erupting the ethnic violence in South Sudan.
** Politics and Governm ent-Political Struggles-(South Sudan).
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-TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA)
198 BANERJEE, Suparna Why is democracy so important? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Highlights the benefits of the democracy in India. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy-(India).
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY
199 JOGINDER SINGH Venal leaders, vile babus. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Comments on the poor rating of Indian bureaucracy assessed by Hong Kong based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Limited. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.
200 SRIVATSA KRISHNA Worst bureaucracy ! Really ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of Indian bureaucracy in development of India. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
201 CHAUDHURI, Arindam Caught in the web of corruption. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Raises concern over the growing corruption at all levels of governance in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
202 KRISHNA KUMAR Cleansing the state. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46 (No.48), 2011 (26.11.2011): P.14-17
Discusses the prevailing issue of corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
203 SUMITA Crimes and punishment. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
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-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
Evaluates statistically the level of corruption in various states of India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-GOVERNORS-(INDIA)
204 MINHAZ MERCHANT Governing our Governors. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.1.2012)
Contemplates the role of Governors in Opposition ruled states in India. ** Public Administration-Governors-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES-(INDIA)
205 CHANAKYA Will we ever know. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Comments on the functioning of security agencies in the wake of various terrorists' attacks took place in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies- (India); Terrorism-(India).
206 SOUTH ASIA HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION CENTRE Not a very intelligent attempt at intelligence reform. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.52), 2011 (24.12.2011): P.14-18
Discusses about flaws in the Intelligence Services (Powers and Regulation) Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies- (India).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(AFGHANISTAN)
207 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay US must know that Taliban will never change. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.1.2012)
Comments on the reports regarding the United States negotiations with Taliban for bringing peace in Afghanistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Afghanistan).
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-OMBUDSMAN
208 PANCHU, Sriram Great leap backward. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.1.2012)
Examines critically the features of the new Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
209 Whose Lokayukta (Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Discusses about the power and responsibilities of Lokayukta. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
210 BANERJEE, Ritwik and TEWARI, Ritika Multi-approach towards PDS reform. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.1.2012) PDS: Public Distribution System. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System.
PUBLIC HEALTH
211 SHUKLA, Rajan and Others Aarogyasri healthcare model: Advantage private sector. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.38-42
Analyses the healthcare and techno-commercial performance of the Aarogyasari Healthcare Programme launched in Andhra Pradesh. ** Public Health.
-DISEASES-AIDS
212 ANJALI SINGH Positive theatre to inspire positive people. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.9), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.14-15 AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Discusses about spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS through plays and theatre. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS.
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-DISEASES-AIDS
213 BARRE-SINOUSSI, Francoise Edging closer to an AIDS cure. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.1.2012) AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS.
214 CHOUDHARY, Krishna Chandra HIV/AIDS in policy and practice: An overview. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.9), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.31-34 AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Emphasises the need to formulate a policy to control HIV/AIDS in India. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS; Public Health Policy.
215 MOHAMMAD AFSAJ, S Doctors do discriminate, say HIV-pregnant women. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.9), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.24-25 HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Talks about the trauma of HIV positive pregnant women. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS; Women.
216 SAI, Sujatha D Women and HIV/AIDS. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.9), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.5-9 HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Discusses the problems of prevalence of HIV/AIDS infection among the women in India. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS; Women.
217 SURENDRAN, V and THASIAN, T Human rights issues of people living with HIV. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58 (No.9), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.26-30 HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS; Human Rights.
-MEDICAL ETHICS
218 MINOCHA, Aneeta and Others Euthanasia: A social science perspective. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46 (No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.25-28
Holds an opinion about seeking euthanasia by the elderly
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-MEDICAL ETHICS
and terminally ill patients. ** Public Health-Medical Ethics.
-NUTRITION
219 HEGDE, Pandurang Concerted efforts required to halt the epidemic of malnutrition. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.1.2012) ** Public Health-Nutrition.
220 SADANA SABHARWAL, Nidhi Caste, religion and malnutrition linkages. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.50), 2011 (10.12.2011): P.16-18
Analyses the relations between caste, religion and nutritional inequality. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Social Classes.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
221 GOSWAMI, H K 'Healthcare in India' Lessons from China. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Raises concern over India's dismal health care scenario in comparison with that of China. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
222 GUPTA, Siddharth Health for all: Beyond the Alma-Ata Declaration. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.18), 2011(19.11.2011): P.6-9
Draws attention towards the state of health care services in India particularly in rural areas. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India); Rural Health.
223 KAR, Anita Preventing birth defects in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011 (26.11.2011): P.21-22
Raises the issue of addressing birth defects in the existing reproductive and child health programme. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
224 RAVINDRAN, T K Sundari Public-private partnership in maternal health services. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011
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-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
(26.11.2011): P.43-52 ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India); Joint Sector.
225 Towards healthcare for all. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.50), 2011 (10.12.2011): P.7
Recommends by the High Level Expert Group on Universal Coverage for India to introduce National Health Package for providing healthcare facilities to all citizens of the country. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
226 VISARIA, Leela and BHAT, Meera Public provisioning of health and decentralisation in Gujarat. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.49), 2011 (3.12.2011): P.59-66
Analyses the input of decentralised system of governance on delivery of health services in rural areas of Gujarat. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
-VACCINES
227 UMA VISHNU Winning shot for Moradabad. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Highlights the success of the Polio Eradication Programme in India particularly in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. ** Public Health-Vaccines.
RELIGION -RELIGIOUS FAITH-BUDDHISM
228 PURI, Anjali Chakras aligned ? OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.49), 2011(12.12.2011): P.54-56
Analyses the success of India in projecting itself as patron and sponsor to the Buddhist world during the Global Buddhist World Congregation, 2011. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Buddhism.
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RURAL DEVELOPMENT
229 ABDUL KALAM, APJ Action plan for Sri Lanka. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Gives an outline of the Mission PURA(Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) through public-private community partnership in Sri Lanka. ** Rural Development.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
230 AYESHA and KHANNA, Parag Technology will take on a life of its own. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2011(Sep/Oct, 2011): P.67-73
Discusses the impact of advancement in technology on human beings. ** Science and Technology.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(JAPAN)
231 FERGUSON, Charles D Japan melted down, but that doesn't mean the end of the atomic age. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.50-53
Discusses about the prospects of nuclear power in Japan in the aftermath of nuclear disaster witnessed at Fukushima. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Development-(Japan).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
232 JACOB, Happymon Precarious Indo-Pak nuclear balance. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.1.2012) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-Pakistan).
-BIOTECHNOLOGY
233 SHABINA AKHTAR Super crop or super flop? TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(25.1.2012)
Raises question on the new Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology; Agricultural
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-BIOTECHNOLOGY
Research.
-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
234 ABRAHAM, Sunil Sense and censorship. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Analyses the consequences of censoring internet piracy in both India and the United States. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
235 ANANTHKRISHNAN, G Choking off free speech on the web. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the Government's proposal to impose ban on social networking sites. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
236 BATRA, Narain D Disconcerting telepresence. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Focuses on the universalisation of social networking system of communication being generated through internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
237 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha Google delusion. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.1.2012)
Gives a critical view on Delhi High Court's order to block offensive and objectionable materials on internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
238 MUKHOPADHYAY, Amitabh At the crossroads of media phobia. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.1.2012)
Discusses Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal's proposal to regulate social networking sites. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet; Mass Media; Censorship.
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-SPACE RESEARCH-(INDIA)
239 GOPAL RAJ, N Delhi, we have a problem. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Questions on the role of Union Government and the Space Commission in the Antrix-Devas deal on providing 70 MHz S Band spectrum for multimedia services. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
240 JOHNSON, T A Space war. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Highlights feud in Indian Space Research Organisation over procedural lapses in Antrix-Devas deal on providing 70 MHz S Band spectrum for multimedia services. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE
241 PATNAIK, Manoj Manjari Parental abuse and child rights. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.10), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.24-29 ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse.
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD CARE
242 RAMASESHAN, Geeta Norway, yes, but let's also look within. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Indicates flaws in India's Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 in the light of a case relating to two Indian children held in Government's
custod y in Norway. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Care.
243 SUBRAMANIAN, S V and SUBRAMANYAM, Malavika Why childhood under-nutrition persists in India and how to intervene. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.1.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Care; Nutrition.
-CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD
244 FARAH NAQVI and SHIVA KUMAR, A K India and the sex selection conundrum. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.1.2012)
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-CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD
Expresses concern over commercialisation and misuse of modern medical sex selection technology causing decline in child sex ratio in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child; Foeticide.
245 SYEDA HAMEED From Kashmir to Kerala: Addressing the daughter deficit. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.10), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.5-6
Discusses over the problem of declining child sex ratio in the country. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child; Foeticide.
-MINORITIES
246 MAJUMADAR, Abhijit Perpetuating a very major distortion. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to stop minoritism and protect the rights of minorities. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities.
-SCHEDULED TRIBES
247 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Falling stock market makes India more equal. Does it matter ? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.1.2012)
Compares the plight of Tribals in the Maoist belt with that of rich people by falling stock market. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Stock Market; Income and Wealth.
248 SURESH BABU Listen to the Jarawa. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Discusses about the plight of tribes of Jarawas in Andaman Islands. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes.
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-SOCIAL PROBLEMS
249 SHARMA, Kalpana We should be ashamed. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the absence of sanitation facilities in villages and in schools. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems.
-WOMEN-ECONOMIC CONDITION
250 BISWAS, Nilanjana Turning the tide: women's lives in fisheries and the assault of capital. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.53-60
Analyses the shift of focus on women in fisheries from political economy to political ecology. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Economic Condition; Environment.
SPORTS -CRICKET
251 AYAZ MENON Make performance the pitch. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(31.1.2012)
Explains the reasons behind India's recent debacles in Cricket test match and suggests the steps to be taken to address its related problems. ** Sports-Cricket.
252 KAPOOR, Mini Rousing context. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.1.2012)
Contemplates to focus more on faithfulness than scorecard's verdict while playing/watching cricket. ** Sports-Cricket.
253 MALIK, Ashok No vision 20-20 here. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to delink Indian Premier League from international cricket business. ** Sports-Cricket.
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SPORTS -CRICKET
254 SAINATH, P BCCI: Billionaires Control Cricket in India. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.1.2012) BCCI: Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Pleads the Board of Control for Cricket in India to stop engaging the Indian Premier League to rescue cricket from the billionaire club and restore it to public domain. ** Sports-Cricket.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
255 KAUL, Sanat Indian aviation: Still flying dangerously. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.1.2012) ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
-RAILWAYS
256 DAYAL, Raghu Railways going the Air India way ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.1.2012)
Discusses about strategies to improve Indian Railways. ** Transportation-Railways.
-RAILWAYS-RAILWAY BUDGET
257 SINHA, Anil In railways, dilemma over pragmatism and popular pressure DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.1.2012)
Anticipates hike in railway fare likely to be announced in Railway Budget 2012-2013. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget.
-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
258 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak High road to efficiency. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.1.2012)
Emphasises the need to moderate roads and highways in India. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Roads and Highways.
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT -HOUSING
259 MANDER, Harsh Some home truths. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.1.2012)
Expresses concern over the plight of urban homeless people even after Sixty Two years of the creation of Indian Constitution. ** Urban Development-Housing; Social Security.
WATER MANAGEMENT
260 IYER, Ramaswamy R Alternative National Water Policy: A response to comments ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.48), 2011(26.11.2011): P.79-80
Discusses about the National Water Policy. ** Water Management.
-DAMS
261 IYER, Ramaswamy R Mullaperiyar: A place for sanity. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.51), 2011 (17.12.2011): P.12-13
Pleads to settle the dispute over Mullaperiyar dam by inter-govermental amicable talks between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ** Water Management-Dams; Water Disputes-(India-Kerala- Tamil Nadu).
-DRINKING WATER
262 AHLUWALIA, Isher Judge Stream it like Malkapur. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.1.2012)
Applauds the public-private-partnership project for delivering the continuous water supply in Malkapur, a small town in Satara District of Maharashtra. ** Water Management-Drinking Water.
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