Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 16-31 May 2012 No.10
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
1 DOGRA, Bharat Bt Cotton: Bitter truth. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.18), 2012(21.4.2012): P.23; 30
Discusses the adverse consequences of genetically modified and genetically engineered seeds/crops for India's Agriculture Sector. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research.
-CROPS
2 NARANG, Tejinder Setting the wheat export price. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012) ** Agriculture-Crops.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION
3 Pass the Bill (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to review the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
-WAREHOUSING
4 ATHRADY, Ajith Too much food, but too little to eat. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.5.2012)
Raises concern over the inadequate storage facilities for foodgrains in India. ** Agriculture-Warehousing.
5 DHEER, Gautam Punjab's grain drain: No lessons learnt. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.5.2012)
Raises concern over the rotting of wheat due to inadequate warehouse facilities in India. ** Agriculture-Warehousing.
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BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-NEHRU, JAWAHARLAL
6 SAIKIA, Shirazul Hussain Nehru's vision of modern India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(27.5.2012) ** Biographies-Political Leaders-NEHRU, Jawaharlal.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-VIPULANANDA
7 DUTTA, Priyadarshi Remembering Swami Vipulananda. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of Swami Vipulananda, a Sri Lankan Tamil Hindu social reformer in revival of the Hindu religion in Sri Lanka. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-VIPULANANDA.
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-MYANMAR)
8 BHATIA, Rajiv Striking the right note. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(31.5.2012)
Anticipates improvement in bilateral relationship between India and Myanmar. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Myanmar).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-UNITED KINGDOM)
9 HAGUE, William Networking network. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Focuses on the significant improvement in bilateral relations between India and Great Britain. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-United Kingdom).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(MYANMAR-SOUTH KOREA)
10 PANDA, Rajaram Seoul reaching out to Myanmar. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.5.2012)
Throws light on trade relations between South Korea and Myanmar. ** Commerce-International Trade-(Myanmar-South Korea).
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-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO
11 WTO challenges and strategies. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.15-16 ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
-TARIFF POLICY-FREE TRADE
12 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Flip side of free trade. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.5.2012)
Throws light on the growing concern around the world over the negative impact of free trade between the countries. ** Commerce-Tariff Policy-Free Trade.
COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
13 MISHRA, Jaideep Artificial scarcity of spectrum. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Gives a critical view on the recent recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on auction of spectrum. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
14 SINGHAL, Prashant Spectrum noose choking telecom. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Criticises Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's proposal to steep hike in spectrum prices. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -ARTICLE 370
15 DUTT, Barkha Federalism for J&K ? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Discusses about the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Article 370.
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DEFENCE -DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION
16 BHATTACHARYYA, Abhijit Rumblings from the barracks. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(31.5.2012)
Raises concern over the recent unrest in an army camp in Ladakh in the wake of differences between army officers and soldiers. ** Defence-Defence Administration.
17 MANVENDRA SINGH Blame the army's cover-up culture, not 'colonial-era' institutions. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Comments on the report of indiscipline and disorder by army personnel of the Ladakh based 226 field regiment. ** Defence-Defence Administration.
-DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA)
18 MEHTA, Ashok Let's talk defence. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Appreciates the debate in Parliament on defence grants and operational preparedness. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(India).
-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA)
19 VOMBATKERE, S G Rational national security: Mechanism for defence preparedness and national security. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012): P.4-8
Calls for urgent need to appoint the Chief of Defence Staff for advising Government on security related matters ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).
-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA)
20 ACHARY, P D T Don't shoot over others' shoulders. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Comments on the politicisation of defence procurement system.
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-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA)
** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India).
21 VOMBATKERE, S G Antony and General Singh's dilemma: Honesty and national security. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.18), 2012(21.4.2012): P.7-9
Analyses adverse consequences of publically highlighting the corruption in defence procurement system by Chief of Army Satff General V K Singh in national security perspective. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption.
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN-UNITED STATES)
22 MANVENDRA SINGH Asking for the moon. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Comments on the differences arisen between the United States and Pakistan after North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's attack on Pakistani soldiers. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Pakistan-United States).
-MISSILES
23 Government revises defence policy. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.10), 2012(May, 2012): P.8-10 ** Defence-Missiles.
-MISSILIES
24 NARANG, Vipin and CLARY, Christopher Capability without strategy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Analyses strategic ramifications of launching India's Agni V Inter Continental Ballistic Missile that will lead Asia into nuclear arms race. ** Defence-Missilies; Nuclear Policy-(India).
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
25 Danger of a structural slowdown in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.6), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.11-12
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ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
Expresses concern over slowdown in Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-(India).
26 Economic crisis deepening. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.8), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.5-6
Expresses concern over slow economic growth in India. ** Economic Growth-(India).
27 India to miss growth, fiscal deficit targets. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.6), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.7-8 ** Economic Growth-(India).
28 PAREKH, Ashvin Revisit the process to speed up financial reforms. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to speed up financial reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
29 ANDERSON, Bruce Euro no longer has a future, dismantle it. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.5.2012)
Suggests measures to deal with the economic crisis in European Union. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
30 EUROPE's darkness at noon. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.16-17
Expresses concern over prevailing economic crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
31 SEN, Amartya Europe's crisis of democracy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Discusses about European economic crisis and the reasons behind it. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
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-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(GREECE)
32 DIXON, Hugo Greece's last best chance. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Assesses financial crisis of Greece and its impact on politics. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Greece).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA)
33 BHALLA, Surjit S Who will answer. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Discusses about economic crisis in India because of misguided policy actions taken by United Progressive Alliance-I and United Progressive Alliance-II. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).
34 Indian economy in deep crisis. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.6), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.4-5 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).
-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
35 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Politics wins over economics in India. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Raises concern over the political intervention in the economic policy of India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
36 CHOUDHURY, Rabindra Kr India's policy paralysis and credit rating. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Raises concern over the delays in major economic reforms in India due to differences within United Progressive Alliance partners. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
37 Decline and fall of India's economic reforms. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.9), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.12-13 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
38 Indian economy: The contours of descent. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.7), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.8-9
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-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
Throws light on present and future prospects of the Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
39 MEHTA, Pradeep Improving investment sentiment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Suggests Government to restore investor's confidence especially in Telecom, Retail and Aviation Sectors. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
40 Missing the right reform buttons in development. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.7), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.3-6 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
41 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Why is everybody talking in circles ? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Comments on Government's austerity drive in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
42 PATNAIK, Ila Don't look, leap. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Holds an opinion that Government needs a clear and well articulated economic reform agenda to revive Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
43 PUNJ, Balbir Nightmare called UPA 2. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Gives a critical view on the economic policy of the United Progressive Alliance-2. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
44 Tough decisions ahead for India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.14-15
Focuses on the economic challenges of India before the weak global economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
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-ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-EUROPE)
45 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P India in the European mirror. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Discusses the implications of European economic crisis on India's economic growth. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-Europe).
-INCOME AND WEALTH
46 BHATIA, Sidharth Shining India, swaggering India. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to reduce economic inequality in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth.
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
47 BHATTACHARJEE, Govind Praxis goes haywire. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(28.5.2012)
Analyses implications in the implementation of poverty eradication programme in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
48 Debate on below poverty and rise and fall in the incomes of population in India. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.9), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.3-4 ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
49 REDDY, K Anji Past its self-by date. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Suggests the measures to be taken to reduce poverty in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-SUBSIDIES
50 Subsidies and the pricing. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.13-14 ** Economic Growth-Subsidies.
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-SUBSIDIES
51 Trimming the edges won't do (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Contemplates that the States must dispense with subsidies to withstand global market forces. ** Economic Growth-Subsidies.
52 YECHURY, Sitaram Invest in people first. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to collect the money given as tax concessions to oil companies and invest it for building infrastructure. ** Economic Growth-Subsidies; Infrastructure-(India).
EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY
53 RAINA, Vinod On RTE, sat the record straight. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Comments on the public response to the Supreme Court verdict on the retention of 25 per cent seat for poor children under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy; Judgement.
-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
54 GANGOPADHYAY, Shubhashis Year to decide. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Views in support of four year undergraduate programme in India. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
55 PARTHASARATHI, Ashok Cloudy outlook for Aakash. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Throws light on the problems related with Government's plan to develop and supply an inexpensive tablet computer to school children. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
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-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
56 RTE and some realities. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.19-20 RTE: Right to Education. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
57 SC upholds RTE, paves way for revolution in schooling. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.9-11 RTE: Right to Education. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
58 SENGUPTA, Meeta W Education without skills will lead to unemployment. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to provide qualitative vocational and professional education to the youth so as to enable them to get good jobs in the global market. ** Education-Education Policy-(India); Vocational Guidance.
59 SHOBHA ANAND RTE: Counter viewpoint. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.5.2012)
Highlights the limitation of Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 in India. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
-GIRL EDUCATION
60 AAMIR KHAN It's really your life. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to invest in daughter's education so as to make her accomplished and independent in terms of chosing a worthy life partner. ** Education-Girl Education.
-HIGHER EDUCATION-(INDIA)
61 MATHUR, Sajal Lower the barriers for higher education. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012) ** Education-Higher Education-(India).
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-PRIMARY EDUCATION
62 LONG, Jonathan Child lock. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Discusses about the disadvantages of computers being provided in classrooms of primary schools. ** Education-Primary Education; Computers.
-TEACHERS
63 DESAI, Nitin Right to principals. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to empower school principals for providing quality education in India. ** Education-Teachers.
64 SIRAJ, M A Upgrading teaching and teachers to meet new challenges. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.5.2012) ** Education-Teachers.
-TEXT BOOKS
65 BIDWAI, Praful Cartoon ban shames democracy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Criticises Union Government's ban on Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books.
66 DASGUPTA, Swapan Unfunny, literally. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Comments on the Government's decision to delete the contentious Nehru-Ambedkar cartoon from the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books.
67 DESHPANDE, Satish Schooled in sanctimony. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Expresses concern over the Government's decision to exclude all cartoons from text books in future in the wake of objection raised on publishing Bhimrao Ramji
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-TEXT BOOKS
Ambedkar's cartoon in National Council of Educational Research and Training text book. ** Education-Text Books; Scheduled Castes.
68 HARIKRISHNAN, Charmy Bin it or ban it. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Discusses about the response of political class on publishing Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon in text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training ** Education-Text Books.
69 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy Cartoon, censorship and intolerance. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Raises concern over Government's decision to remove all the cartoons from text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training in view of the issue of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon raised by Parliamentarians. ** Education-Text Books.
70 KULDEEP KUMAR No humour please, we're Indians. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Comments on the controversy over a cartoon in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training on Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. ** Education-Text Books.
71 MENON, Madhavi Right and righter. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(18.5.2012)
Comments on the contentious issue of publishing the Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books.
72 PALSHIKAR, Suhas Save the classroom from the political class. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Discusses about the issue on Bhirao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon published in class XI text book. ** Education-Text Books.
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-TEXT BOOKS
73 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Are the prickly netas out to kill political cartooning ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.5.2012)
Criticises political leaders for raising issue of cartoon of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar published in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training for their political mileage. ** Education-Text Books.
74 SARDESAI, Rajdeep No laughing matter. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Expresses concern over recent furore over depicting of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon in a text book. ** Education-Text Books; Parliament.
75 SEN, Ronojoy Censors in the House. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Comments on the uproar in Parliament over Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon published in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books; Parliament.
76 SENGUPTA, Meeta W Politicians need to take a joke in their stride. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Raises concern over the reactions of political leaders on Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books.
77 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Parliament's vigilantism. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.5.2012)
Raises concern over the violation of freedom of expression in the wake of Government's decision to delete Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon from the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Text Books.
78 TRIVEDI, Harish New untouchability. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Comments on the uproar over Nehru-Ambedkar cartoon in a
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-TEXT BOOKS
National Council of Educational Research and Training text book. ** Education-Text Books; Parliament.
-TEXTBOOKS
79 ANAND, S Different reading. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Discusses about the various aspects related to the issue of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon published in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Textbooks; Scheduled Castes; AMBEDKAR, Bhimrao Ramji.
80 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Comic stripped. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Discusses the political implications of the banning over Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar cartoon in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training. ** Education-Textbooks; Scheduled Castes; AMBEDKAR, Bhimrao Ramji.
81 MUSHIRUL HASAN In another era, a unit that pulled no punches. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Discusses about the liberal view of the Government over Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's cartoon issue. ** Education-Textbooks; Scheduled Castes; AMBEDKAR, Bhimrao Ramji.
82 WANKHEDE, Harish S In Ambedkar's name. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Argues over the Government's decision to ban the cartoon of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar published in the text book of National Council of Educational Research and Training in perspective of Dalit assertion. ** Education-Textbooks; Scheduled Castes; AMBEDKAR, Bhimrao Ramji.
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ELECTIONS -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
83 Presidential race (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.5.2012) ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING
84 BRUNDTLAND, Gro Harlem and CARDOSO, Fernando Henrique There's no time to lose. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Emphasises the need for setting of sustainable development goals in the forthcoming United Nations Conference on Environment and development to be held in Rio de Janeiro. ** Environment-Global Warming.
-GLOBAL WARMING-(INDIA)
85 MUKHERJEE, Uddalak Waiting for the year of the flood. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(29.5.2012)
Throws light on the adverse impacts of climate change on in the Sundarbans area. ** Environment-Global Warming-(India).
-NATURAL CALAMITIES
86 KATAKI, Tarakeswar Reservoir induced earthquakes. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Reveals that artificial reservoirs may trigger an earthquake in North Eastern region of India. ** Environment-Natural Calamities.
-POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION
87 ROY, Barun Rivers of shame. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Raises concern over the rising pollution in the rivers of India. ** Environment-Pollution-Water Pollution.
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FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING
88 ABDUR RAQEEB, H India needs Islamic banking for inclusive growth and infrastructure development. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012): P.19-25 ** Finance-Banks and Banking; Islam.
89 AYYANAR, G Customers' satisfaction in public and private sector banks and their comparison. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.18-25 ** Finance-Banks and Banking.
-BLACK MONEY
90 RAMAKRISHNAN, Hema On the money trail. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Comments on Union Government's white paper on black money ** Finance-Black Money.
91 VENKATESH, M R UPA's white paper on black money a farce. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.5.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance. ** Finance-Black money.
-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE)
92 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Falling rupee: A kick in the pants for Congress. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Comments on the crash of the Rupee to a record low against the Dollar. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
93 BHATTACHARYYA, Bishwajit why is the RBI sitting idle ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Criticises Reserve Bank of India for not taking appropriate measures to curb the downfall of Indian currency against Dollar. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
94 Falling Re makes foods, education costlier. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.18-19
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-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE)
** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
95 KOHLI, Renu Rupee: Depriciated tactics. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Examines the reasons behind the sharp fall in Rupee value ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
96 RAM MOHAN, T T Global recovery is two years away. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Hopes that Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy can help to minimise the impact of global crisis on Indian economy. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
97 Rupee slumps to 51 for one Dollar. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.37 ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
98 SHARMA, Devinder India's self goal. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.5.2012)
Raises concern over the devaluation of the Indian Rupee against the Dollar. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee).
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
99 Government beaten in Parliament, Mid-Term Poll imperative for democratic governance. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.6), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.3-4
Focuses on the uproar in Parliament over the Government's proposal on Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
100 Green light for single brand retail. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.7), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.6-7 ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
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-INFLATION
101 Inflation and growth in 2012-13. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.7-8 ** Finance-Inflation.
-TAXATION-(INDIA)
102 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Tax exemptions: It's not just the fat cats who benefit. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.5.2012)
Discusses about permitting tax exemptions to middle class and corporate class. ** Finance-Taxation-(India).
FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
103 KARAT, Brinda And rot a grain to eat. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Discusses the problem of hunger prevalent in India inspite of good harvests. ** Food-Food Security; Hunger.
104 ROY, Aruna and SAIGAL, Neha Politics of food for the hungry. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Talks about food security and campaign for a universal entitlement through the Public Distribution System. ** Food-Food Security; Public Distribution System.
105 Travesty of food security. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.6), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.13-16
Deals with the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011 ** Food-Food Security.
-FOOD STORAGE
106 SEN, Sandip Stop this waste. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Suggests measures to protect food grain from wastages and rotting.
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-FOOD STORAGE
** Food-Food Storage.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR
107 Disinvestment debacle. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.1-3
Comments on the auction process for ONGC disinvestment in Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector; Petroleum.
-INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
108 Industrial production drops to 1.8% in December. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.6), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.15-16
Expresses concern over decline in industrial production in December 2011. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Production.
-INDUSTRIES-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
109 SHARMA, Mihir S Rust of the world. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.5.2012)
Suggests Government to draft policy to encourage manufacturing industry in India. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Manufacturing Industry.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
110 HAROON HABIB No alternative to bold steps. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Discusses about the major pending issues between India and Bangladesh. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
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-(INDIA-CHINA)
111 India-China relations: China has beaten United States in science: PM. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.57(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.17-18 ** International Relations-(India-China).
-(INDIA-EUROPEAN UNION)
112 EU-Indian development Cooperation at work. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.9-10 ** International Relations-(India-European Union).
-(INDIA-MYANMAR)
113 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Challenges in Myanmar. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(31.5.2012)
Throws light on the significance of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
114 BHATIA, Rajiv Read Myanmar right. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Discusses about the recent visit of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
115 GHOSH, Manash Looking East. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(29.5.2012)
Deals with expectations from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
116 YHOME, K Myanmar and India: A bridge and a gateway to the east. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.5.2012)
Deals with the expectations from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
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-(INDIA-NORWAY)
117 ANN OLLESTAD Great expectations. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Discusses about substantive and growing bilateral cooperation between India and Norway. ** International Relations-(India-Norway).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
118 KARNAD, Bharat Mission Taliban. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(24.5.2012)
Holds an opinion that India and Pakistan should join hands to counter Taliban menace in Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Terrorism.
119 LEVY, Adriam and SCOTT CLARK, Cathy Some truths about the 'game' India, Pak played in Kashmir TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Highlights the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir issue. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-(INDIA-RUSSIA)
120 THAROOR, Shashi Old flame Russia. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.5.2012)
Expresses views on the re-elected Vladimir Putin as President of Russia in context with India-Russia relations. ** International Relations-(India-Russia).
-(PAKISTAN-UNITED STATES)
121 For Pak, USA is the new media. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.10), 2012(May, 2012): P.19-20 ** International Relations-(Pakistan-United States).
122 MEHNDIRATTA, Pankhuri Pak accountability: More harm than good. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Gives an opinion on introducing 'The Pakistan Terrorism
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Accountability Bill' 2012 in the United States Congress. ** International Relations-(Pakistan-United States); Terrorism.
-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
123 ROY, Jayanta Among neighbours. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(17.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to realise the growing strategic importance of the Look East Policy for India. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)
124 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Obama's new Afghan policy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Gives a critical view on the United States new policy on Afghanistan in the wake of failure of Af-Pak policy. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
-INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES-(CHINA-PHILIPPINES)
125 BOWRING, Philip Writing out the Non-Han. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Focuses on the conflict between the Philippines and China over shallow water of South China sea. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes- (China-Philippines).
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN
126 Reshaping the Asia-Pacific landscape. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.17-18 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations.
Focuses on implications of the Australian Government's decision to allow uranium exports to India for Asia- Pacific landscape. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN; Nuclear Material and Fuels-(India-Australia).
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
127 BRICS reaching turning point in global order. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.10), 2012(May, 2012): P.24-25 BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
128 CHAUHAN, Virendar S New window of opportunity. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Contemplates commitment by the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to develop vaccines against the 'Big 3' diseases i.e. Tuberculosis, Malaria and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS; Vaccination.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G8
129 FAN, Shenggen G8 Summit must focus on food security. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(20.5.2012) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
130 RADYUHIN, Vladimir From Russia, no love. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Analyses the reasons why Vladimir Putin not attending the G-8 Summit at Camp David, United States and its implications. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR POLICY-(INDIA)
131 SHABINA AKHTAR Hope for the have-nots. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(23.5.2012)
Reviews the draft on National policy for Domestic Workers ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Policy-(India).
-LABOUR UNION
132 HARGOPAL SINGH Today's trade unionism. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012):
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-LABOUR UNION
P.15-16
Expresses concern over the present state of trade unions in India. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Union.
LAW AND JUSTICE -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
133 SACHAR, Rajindar New opening for abolition of death penalty. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.18), 2012(21.4.2012): P.13-14 ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment.
-JUDGEMENT
134 THOMAS, Mathew Since tinted glass has many uses, will SC revisit the total ban ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.5.2012)
Comments on the Supreme Court's ban on car with tinted glass window. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM
135 ANTONY, M J Constitutional turf war. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Analyses the confrontation between Judiciary and the Government over the seperation of powers in view of recent judgements on corruption cases. ** Law and Justice-Judicial Activism.
-JUDICIARY
136 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Reforming the judiciary. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(19.5.2012) ** Law and Justice-Judiciary.
137 SHARMA, R D Law's delay. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.5.2012)
Suggests measures to reduce judicial backlog.
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-JUDICIARY
** Law and Justice-Judiciary.
-LEGAL PROFESSION
138 BHATTACHARYYA, Rajib Importance of clinical legal education. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.5.2012) ** Law and Justice-Legal Profession.
MASS MEDIA
139 CARR, David Brighter future for digital journalism. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.5.2012) ** Mass Media.
-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
140 PADMANABHAN, Mukund With stings like these. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Comments on the relevance of undercover operations by the news media. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
PARLIAMENT -(INDIA)
141 BEZBORUAH, D N Sixty years of our Parliament. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Analyses the challenges before Parliament of India in context with its completion of Sixty year of Indian Parliament. ** Parliament-(India).
142 MALHOTRA, Inder Two cheers for Parliament. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(16.5.2012)
Throws light on the challenges posed to Parliament in the wake of 60th anniversary of Indian Parliament. ** Parliament-(India).
143 MOLLAH, Hannan House in progress. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
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PARLIAMENT -(INDIA)
Gives an opinion on the 60th anniversary of Parliament of India. ** Parliament-(India).
144 SEEMA MUSTAFA Making Parliament meaningful. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(18.5.2012) ** Parliament-(India).
145 VERGHESE, B G Time to introspect. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.5.2012)
Gives views on Parliament's 60th anniversary. ** Parliament-(India).
PETROLEUM -OIL EXPLORATION-(INDIA)
146 DIKSHIT, Sandeep Off this block, lock, stock and barrel. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Expresses views on India's decision to suspend oil exploration in disputed area of the South China sea. ** Petroleum-Oil Exploration-(India).
-OIL IMPORTS-(INDIA-IRAN)
147 CHAULIA, Sreeram Read all the signs, wait it out on Iran. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Comments on the United States pressure on India to reduce crude oil import from Iran. ** Petroleum-Oil Imports-(India-Iran); International Relations-(India-United States).
-OIL PRICES
148 BHANDARE, Namita Is there anybody out there ? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Expresses concern over frequent hike in fuel prices. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
149 DE SOUZA, Peter Ronalo Listen to wise counsel. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Discusses the sanctity of 'Right to Freedom' and centrality and superiority of Fundamental Rights. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
-COALITION POLITICS-(INDIA)
150 KAILASH, K K Long death march. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Comments on the coalition politics of Indian National Congress Party. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-(India).
-FEDERAL RELATIONS
151 VARSHNEY, Ashutosh Are the states too strong. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Deals with Centre-State relations. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations.
-FORMS OF GOVERNMENT-PRESIDENTIAL FORM-(INDIA)
152 NAYAR, Kuldip Presidential form of Government. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(17.5.2012)
Demands to introduce Presidential form of Government in India over the Parliamentary form. ** Politics and Government-Forms of Government- Presidential Form-(India).
153 NAYAR, Kuldip Presidential system ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.5.2012)
Debates on Presidential form of Government over the Parliamentary form of Government in India. ** Politics and Government-Forms of Government- Presidential Form-(India).
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-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
154 GANGULY, Swagato Our mandarins, their mandarins. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Comments on the lethargic decision-making policies of the Governments of India and Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India); (Pakistan).
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
155 DASGUPTA, Barun Wake-up call for Mamata Banerjee. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.18), 2012(21.4.2012): P.4-5; 16
Appraises critically the functioning of Mamata Banerjee's Government on completion of its first year in power in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal).
-POLITICAL ALLIANCES
156 CHANAKYA And there is a crowd. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.5.2012)
Comments on the political alignment to form Third Front in Lok Sabha election 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Alliances.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EAST ASIA)
157 RAY, Sunanda K Datta Revival of Islamists. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Assesses the threat from the rise of Muslim fundamentalists in Eastern countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(East Asia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(FRANCE)
158 ARPI, Claude He is normal, situation isn't. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(FRANCE)
Comments on the expectations of the people from the newly elected President Francois Hollande in the wake of poor economic condition of France. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(France)
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
159 DASGUPTA, Swapan Towards a crisis. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(25.5.2012)
Assesses the performance of United progressive Alliance-2 Government on its 3rd anniversary. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
160 GAUTAM, Vinayshil With Rupee in free fall, Indian Inc in distress. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Calls for political reforms in India for the sake of Indian economy. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
161 GUPTA, Shekhar Anybody out there ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Discusses about the state of total policy paralysis and loss of political authority in current political scenario of India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
162 GUPTA, Smita UPA-II marks its third year waiting for...Godot. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Discusses on the performance of United Progressive Alliance-II Government on its third anniversary. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
163 KALYANI SHANKAR Birthday, but there's nothing to celebrate. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Evaluates the performance of United Progressive Alliance Government's second tenure in office. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
164 MALIK, Ashok Hypocrisy, not austerity. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Comments on the appeal of Minister for Finance, Pranab Mukherjee to bring austerity in public life. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
165 VERGHESE, S G Muddling through. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.5.2012)
Evaluates critically the performance of United Progressive Alliance Government in its second tenure. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
166 PURI, Rajinder Kashmir team's futile report! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.5.2012)
Gives a critical view on the suggestions offered by the team of interlocutors appointed by the Government in Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
167 KESAVAN, Mukul Red, blue and white. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(20.5.2012)
Assesses the performance of Mamata Banerjee led Government in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
168 NAGCHOUDHURY, Subrata Mamata at 1. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Discusses about the achievements of Mamata Banerjee on completion of one year of Chief Ministership in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALDIVES)
169 Eruption in Maldives. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.8), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.10-14 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Maldives).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL)
170 CHAKMA, Suhas Political stability still continues to elude Nepal. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Examines the political condition of Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
171 AYESHA SIDDIQA Re-imagining Pakistan. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Discusses the salient features of resolution passed by the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, the largest province in Pakistan, to restore the provincial status of Bahawalpur. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
172 PARTHASARATHY, G Change for the worse. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Raises concern over the rise of hardline Islamists in Arab countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Arab Emirates).
173 SALEEM KIDWAI Arab spring: Implications for the United States. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012): P.9-11 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Arab Emirates).
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY
174 BHATIA, Sidharth Rudderless BJP in India's political sea. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(27.5.2012)
Comments on the present political condition of Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
175 CHANAKYA Once more with feeling. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Pleads the Bharatiya Janata Party to strengthen itself before the race begins for Lok Sabha elections in 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
176 KALYANI SHANKAR BJP needs to surmount Karnataka crisis. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Deals with the political crisis in Bharatiya Janata Party's Karnataka Unit. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
177 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Bharatiya Janata Parties. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Discusses about the structural dilemma faced by Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
178 NAYAR, Kuldip Murder in Parliament. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(24.5.2012)
Criticises Bharatiya Janata Party's stand on Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Parliament. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
179 PURI, Rajinder BJP versus NDA ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(27.5.2012)
Expresses views on the internal politics in Bharatiya Janata Party.
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY
** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
180 CHERIAN, Devi Inaction will harm the Congress. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Comments on the report of Indian National Congress leader A K Antony on the poor performance of Indian National Congress Party in State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-ASSAM)
181 GOSWAMI, Manoranjan ULFA talks- Is a relook necessary? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Gives view on the peace talks between the Government and United Liberation Front of Asom. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- Assam).
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(PAKISTAN)
182 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri Troubled peace in Gilgit-Baltistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Raises concern over the sectarian violence in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Pakistan)
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SYRIA)
183 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri Arming rebels won't resolve Syrian crisis. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.5.2012)
Raises concern over the ongoing civil war in Syria. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Syria).
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CIVIL SERVICES-(INDIA)
184 GURUPRASAD, D V Resentment over new mode of IPS enrolment. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.5.2012)
Deals with Union Government's decision to fill up vacant posts in the Indian Police Service through special recruitment drive. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-(India).
-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY-(INDIA)
185 BHAGAT, Chetan Rescue the nation. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Highlights the role of bureaucrats to make the nation as corruption free. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy- (India); Corruption.
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
186 JOGINDER SINGH Celebration of the corrupt. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Raises concern over the rising corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY
187 GANDHI, Feroz Varun Chinks in the armour. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before the Government in terms of dealing with the issue of internal security. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.
188 GOSWAMI, Urmi Amend law to take on Maoists. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.
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-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES-(INDIA)
189 SOOD, Vikram Truth is out there. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Discusses the role of intelligence agencies in protecting the country from terrorist's attacks. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
190 Cabinet clears Counter Terrorism Centre. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.7), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.25-26 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
191 States will be consulted on NCTC, Manmohan assures Mamata. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.8), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.7 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India); Federal Relations.
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA)
192 Realities of Maoist rebellion. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.10), 2012(May, 2012): P.26 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
193 SOM, Nirupom Crimson spread. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(24.5.2012)
Deals with the rise of Naxalism in India in recent times. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-NORTHEAST)
194 TALUKDAR, Sushanta Seeing red in the Northeast. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Deals with Maoist threat in Northeast States of India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Northeast).
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-OMBUDSMAN
195 MINHAZ MERCHANT Hold leaders to account. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Highlights the flaws in Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
196 Mystery of the Minority quota. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.6), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.9-10
Focuses on the politics behind missing provision of minority quota in the printed copies of Lokpal and lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Minorities.
197 SHEKHAR SINGH and BHARDWAJ, Anjali Trouble with lokpal. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.5.2012)
Deals with the differences between the political parties on various provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
-PRESIDENT-(INDIA)
198 BHAMBHRI, C P Ideal President. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Holds an opinion that the President should be secular and politically experienced. ** Public Administration-President-(India).
PUBLIC HEALTH
199 BANERJEE, Biswajeet UP's health scam had the blessings of political leaders. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Expresses views on the involvement of politicians in Uttar Pradesh health scam. ** Public Health; Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
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- DISEASES-TUBERCULOSIS
200 PAI, Madhukar TB control: Can we intensify detection to turn the tide ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.5.2012)
Expresses views on the Government's instructions to all healthcare providers to notify every Tuberculosis case to local authorities. ** Public Health- Diseases-Tuberculosis.
-DISEASES-CANCER
201 CHOUDHURY, P S Closer look at thyroid cancers and their treatment. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.5.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer.
202 GOSWAMI, Alakananda Scourage of cancer in India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.5.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer.
-DRUGS
203 BELLUCK, Pam Prevention is goal of Alzheimer's drug trial. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.5.2012) ** Public Health-Drugs.
204 DABADE, Gopal Offering affordable medicine for poor. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.5.2012) ** Public Health-Drugs.
205 KHOMBA SINGH For better sense on drug pricing. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Gives suggestions to control drug prices. ** Public Health-Drugs.
-HOSPITALS
206 SHARMA, Sanchita Not in the pink of health. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Expresses concern over rising infant mortality rate due to shortage of medical staff and equipments at hospitals in India. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Mortality Rate.
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-NUTRITION
207 RAO, Veena S Fighting malnutrition. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012) ** Public Health-Nutrition.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
208 AAMIR KHAN Worthy dream. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve public healthcare facilities in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
209 ALEXANDER, Ashok Consumer is queen. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Applauds community based public health programmes being scaled up in various States of the country. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
210 DE, Hemchhaya Not what the doctor ordered. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(16.5.2012)
Comments on the protests against the National Commission for Human Resources for Health(NCHRH) Bill, 2011. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -COPYRIGHT
211 ANTONY, M J Copyrights and wrongs. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Deals with the Supreme Court's judgement on copyright issue. ** Publishers and Publishing-Copyright.
212 CHERIAN, Rahul Books at the fingertip. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Discusses the provisions made in the new Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2012 for visually impairedn persons. ** Publishers and Publishing-Copyright.
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RELIGION -HAJ
213 SAZZAD HUSSAIN End of Haj subsidy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.5.2012) ** Religion-Haj.
-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS
214 KANDHARI, Mohit Playing politics over Amarnath Yatra. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012) ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU)
215 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Using a bogey. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.5.2012)
Assesses the reasons behind locals' support to the agitation against Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(India-Tamil Nadu).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
216 SRIVASTAVA, Vivek Kumar Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: The world needs more. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012): P.11-14
Expresses concern over the outcome of the Nuclear Security Summit, 2012 held in Seoul. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Disarmament.
-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
217 LIANG, Lawrence and PRABHALA, Achal Copyright madness. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.5.2012)
Discusses about the ban of popular and legitimate websites by Internet Service Providers. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
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-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
218 MENON, Shivshankar Keeping India safe in cyberspace. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.5.2012)
Discusses about India's cyber security challenges. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
219 PARMINDER JEET SINGH India's proposal will help take the web out of United States control. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Discusses about democratising global internet governance and India's proposal to create a United Nations Committee on Internet Related Policies. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
220 PINTO, Ambrose Netizen's rights secured through legislation in the Netherlands. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(31.5.2012)
Highlights the important features of Netherlands Net Neutrality legislation for estabilishing a legal framework in support of internet neutrality. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR
221 GOGOI, Tribeni Child rights in tea gardens. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(19.5.2012)
Suggests measures to protect the right of children working in tea gardens of Assam. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour.
-HONOUR KILLING
222 SYEDA HAMEED Shame, not honour. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.5.2012)
Discusses about the need for stringent law to deal with honour killings. ** Social Policy and Planning-Honour Killing.
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-SCHEDULED CASTES
223 NAYAR, Kuldip Children of God ? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.19), 2012(28.4.2012): P.17; 28
Discusses the poor socio-economic and political condition of Dalits. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes.
-SOCIAL SECURITY-OLD AGE PENSIONS
224 MANDER, Harsh In the age of neglect. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.5.2012)
Discusses the problems faced by old age people and their demand for a monthly pension from the State. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Old Age Pensions.
-SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSIONS
225 MANDER, Harsh Withering of age. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to launch universal pension scheme for elderly poor. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pensions.
-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS
226 DE, Hemchhaya Your money is my money. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(30.5.2012)
Throws light on the loopholes in the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2012 which proposes to entitle divorcee women to get 50 per cent share in her husband's residential property. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status.
-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS-(INDIA)
227 SEEMA SINDHU Denying women their due share in family property. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.5.2012)
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-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS-(INDIA)
Discusses over the suggestions given by Planning Commission to frame a law for women to provide them equal right over their family property. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status-(India).
-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION
228 GUHA, Ramachandra Change is a constant. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to promote gender equality in society for socio-economic growth of the country. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition.
SPORTS -CRICKET
229 AYAZ MEMON Lights, camera, playball.... TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(29.5.2012)
Emphasises the need for the Board of Control for Cricket in India to tackle the problems of accountability. ** Sports-Cricket.
230 MAJUMDAR, Boria Have no mercy. TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(17.5.2012)
Emphasises the need for the Board of Control for Cricket in India to take strong action against the corrupt players included in spot fixing and black money. ** Sports-Cricket.
231 MALIK, Ashok Sport like no other. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.5.2012)
Contemplates to see the Indian Premier League domestic Cricket tournament through an independent prism. ** Sports-Cricket.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
232 AGARWAL, Smita Turbulent marriage. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.5.2012)
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TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
Discusses the implications of merger of Indian Airlines with Air India in the backdrop of latest strike by pilots ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
233 GOPINATH, G R Air India: Easy to fix if there's political will. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.5.2012)
Suggests measures to curb Air India's financial crisis. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
234 KUMARASWAMI, Sridhar India's airlines beyond help. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(20.5.2012)
Assesses the reasons behind the poor performance of Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
235 MAJUMDAR, Shyamal Air India's rich 'workmen'. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.5.2012)
Comments on the strike by Air India's pilots. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
-AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION-(INDIA)
236 SHYAMAL, Sushi Airlines should spread wings to non-metros to stay afloat TIMES OF INDIA(MUMBAI), 2012(27.5.2012)
Suggests to allow Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Civil Aviation. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation-(India); Foreign Direct Investment.
-RAILWAYS
237 SARABJIT ARJAN SINGH Railways: Reform to safety. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012) ** Transportation-Railways.
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UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNHRC
238 DUTTA, Nalini Kanta Preventing human rights violation. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(26.5.2012)
Highlights the role of United Nations in protecting human rights. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC.
239 KANJILAL, Pratik Search me. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Discusses about the questions raised at United Nations Human Rights Council's periodic review wherein India's human rights records are to be examined. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT -TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING-(INDIA)
240 HALARNKAR, Samar Fear over the cities. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.5.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve the condition of metropolitan cities in India. ** Urban Development-Town and Country Planning-(India).
WATER MANAGEMENT -WATER CONSERVATION
241 GORBACHEV, Mikhail Managing water resources rationally. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.5.2012) ** Water Management-Water Conservation.
YOUTH AFFAIRS
242 DAS, Suchanda Raging problem of youth suicides. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.5.2012)
Urges society to take effective action to prevent youth from suicides. ** Youth Affairs; Suicide.
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