Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXV (1-15 July, 2009) No.13
AGRICULTURE -(INDIA-ASSAM)
1 KAKATY, Morami Gogoi Changing agriculture scenario in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(9.7.2009) ** Agriculture-(India-Assam).
2 SAIKIA, Hemanta Monsoon, irrigation and agriculture. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Highlights the issues related to agriculture in Assam. ** Agriculture-(India-Assam).
-AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-TEA
3 DEVI, Namita Scheme for improving tea quality. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Suggests the State Government to bail out Assam's tea industry from present difficulties. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea.
4 DWAIPAYAN Decline in tea production. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Evaluates the reasons behind the decline in tea production in Assam. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea.
-AGRICULTURAL POLICY-(INDIA)
5 SANYAL, Sanjeev Radically rethinking agriculture. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Urges the Government to revamp strategy towards agriculture sector. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India).
6 SENGUPTA, Nitish Don't let poor monsoon dampen spirit, economy. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(2.7.2009)
Urges the Government to take immediate action with regard to agricultural recovery in the backdrop of bad monsoon. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India).
** - Keywords 1 -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
7 Agrarian crisis- muddled response (Editorial). MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May, 2009): p.5-6
Expresses concern over agrarian crisis in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production.
-CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING-PLANTATION
8 ROY, Sanjay Rubber cultivation in Tripura: Way towards sustainable development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 7), 2009(9.5..2009): p.36-38 ** Agriculture-Cultivation and Harvesting-Plantation.
-FARMS AND FARMERS
9 SATHEESH, P V Sky is not the limit. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses about the rich ecological and cultural knowledge of Indian agricultural communities which enables them to deal with unpredictable monsoon. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers.
10 VOMBATKERE, S G Why are farmers moving to the cities? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 15-30
Brings into focus the causes that forced the farmers to migrate from rural to urban areas. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers; Migration.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY
11 Green power (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Discusses Supreme Court's clearance of disbursement of funds collected by compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) for afforestation and recovering green cover. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry.
** - Keywords 2
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE
12 The Cheetah can wait (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of reintroducing Asiatic Cheetah to India's wildlife family and proposes to channelise resources and energy to preserve tigers and leopard. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
13 MITRA, Chandan Born Free, Living dead. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of saving tigers thereby conserving India's bio diversity and the efforts on the part of new Government to do the same. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
14 MUKHERJEE, Ananya Conflict and coexistence in a national park. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009 (6.6.2009): p.52-59
Examines how relatively powerless groups unite to protest against management to protect wildlife in Kanha National Park of Madhya Pradesh. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-DRY LAND
15 PATAR, K C Need for wasteland development. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.7.2009) ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Dry Land.
BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, MOHAN DAS KARAM CHAND
16 DOGRA, Bharat Relevance of 'Swadesh'. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 41(No. 47), 2009(7.6.2009): P. 14-15
Describes the relevance of Gandhi's concept of 'Swadeshi' in the context of the economic development. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Mohan Das Karam Chand.
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-POLITICAL LEADERS-NEHRU, JAWAHARLAL
17 VENKATARAMAN R Nehru, the Parliamentarian. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.24), 2009(30.5.2009): p.14-16
Pays rich tribute to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 45th death anniversary. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-NEHRU, Jawaharlal.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-MEHTA, TYEB
18 PADAMSEE, Akbar Artist never gets his due. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
Pays tribute to eminent Indian painter Tyeb Mehta. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-MEHTA, Tyeb.
CENSUS AND POPULATION -POPULATION-GROWTH AND DECLINE
19 MURTHY, G B Venkatesha Stabilising population is the need of the hour. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(11.7.2009) ** Census and Population-Population-Growth and Decline.
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE
20 SHREEKANT, Gaurav India's Foreign Trade in times of current global slowdown YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Mar, 2009): p.33-35
Analyses the impact of global economic slowdown on India's export, import and trade deficit and the measures taken by the Government to tackle the situation. ** Commerce-International Trade.
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-EXPORTS
21 DAVID SOUNDARARAJAN and BRINDA, T C Time to push 'Brand India'. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V. 29(No. 5), 2009(9.5..2009): P. 22-29
Discusses the ways to gain stronghold in the world market ** Commerce-International Trade-Exports.
** - Keywords 4
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION
22 SARMA, Rabindra Nath Resumption of Doha talks. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Focuses on the issues debated in World Trade Organisation's meeting at Doha. ** Commerce-International Trade-World Trade Organisation.
COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY
23 RAGHUNATHAN, V Appeal to the telecom regulator. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Discusses the problems related to global roaming in the backdrop of ushering in of third generation mobile telephony. ** Communications-Telecom Policy.
-TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
24 PONAPPA, Shyam Rational spectrum allocation policy. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009) ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
25 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Netas and babus can outsmart smart cards. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Highlights the problems associated with Government's initiative of issuing smart cards to every citizen of India. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
26 BAJPAI, Peeyush and BHANDARI, Laveesh Dark side of the ID detabase. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Gives a critical view on Government of India's 'Unique Identity Card' Project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
27 BHATTACHARJEE, Subimal Plugging the loopholes. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
Deals with issuance of Unique Identity Cards to citizens of India. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
28 TAVLEEN SINGH Nutrition before ID cards. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Gives a critical view on the Unique Identity Card project ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
29 TRIVEDI, Ajoyendranath Providing Unique Identity Number. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Throws light on the importance of 'Unique Identity Number', India's most ambitious and strategic project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -MONUMENTS
30 JOGINDER SINGH Statue-tory law required. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Discusses the need for devicing a policy with respect to the issue of erecting memorials and statues in the country. ** Culture and Civilization-Monuments.
31 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Empress of an idol dynasty. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Comments on the erecting of statues of Mayawati, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. ** Culture and Civilization-Monuments.
DEFENCE -DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA)
32 MEHTA, Ashok K Needed, better planning. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the need for a debate in Parliament over
** - Keywords 6
DEFENCE -DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA)
defence allocation in budget for better defence preparedness, modernisation of armed forces and streamlining of procurement procedures. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(India).
-DISARMAMENT
33 SALMAN HAIDER Resetting relations. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.7.2009)
Comments on the agreement between United States and Russia on arms control. ** Defence-Disarmament.
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
34 LEE, Jotin Don't bridge this difference. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Compares urban-rural income gap and economic growth between India and China. ** Economic Growth-(India); China.
-(UNITED STATES)
35 US economy and market constraint. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.14-15 ** Economic Growth-(United States).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
36 JAIN, Devaki Economic crisis and woman: Draft of selected source of knowledge. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.27), 2009(20.6.2009): p.25-31
Surveys and reviews various economies and especially looking at the gendered aspects of the impact of the economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
37 NAGESH KUMAR Mitigating global financial crisis. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
** - Keywords 7
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
Calls for coordinated and comprehensive global efforts to revive the economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES)
38 Recession in USA- Outsourcing business bleak. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.11-14
Reviews the adverse impact of recession in USA on the outsourcing business. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
39 SELVAKUMAR, M and MANICKA Mahesh, N Will US recession hit India? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V. 29(No. 8), 2009(9.5..2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
-ECONOMIC POLICIES
40 Global financial crisis and response of the elite. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May 2009): p.9-10
Highlights the efforts being made by the international financial institutions to regulate the economic policies of the developing countries to revive global economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies.
-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)
41 Business India's responses to economic reforms since 1991. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.15-27
Analyses the various paradigms adopted by the Government to bring economic reforms since 1991. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
42 Inflationary pressures and market driven economic growth. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2009(Apr, 2009): p. 5-6 UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Comments on the UPA Government's election winning efforts behind bringing down inflation rate and measures to revive market friendly economic growth.
** - Keywords 8
-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)
** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
-ECONOMIC SURVEYS
43 Wishlist for a growing India (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(3.7.2009)
Throws light on the pre-budget Economic Survey for 2008- 09. ** Economic Growth-Economic Surveys.
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
44 GOSWAMI, H K Addressing urban poverty. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(8.7.2009) ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
45 RAO, Ambati Nageswara Poverty and disability in India. SOCIAL CHANGE (NEW DELHI) , V.39(No.1), 2009(Mar, 2009): p.29-45
Explores the relationship between poverty and disability in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-LIBERALISATION
46 GUDAVARTHY, Ajay Globalisation and regionalisation: Mapping the new continental drift. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.24), 2009 (13.6.2009): p.93-100
Discusses the role of Southern regional organisations in their struggle against neoliberal policies initiated by the Northern countries and actively aided by the International Financial Institutions. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.
EDUCATION
47 HALARNKAR, Samar My rediscovery of krishnadevaraye. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Discusses utility of authentic comics like 'Amar Chitra Katha' to teach history along with popularising the
** - Keywords 9
EDUCATION
subject and also imparting nationalism among children. ** Education.
-(INDIA)
48 MALLICK, Anupriyo B-school instruction. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Focuses on the relevance of Swami Vivekananda's ideas on education. ** Education-(India).
-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS
49 DE, Partha Rhetoric over 'stress removal' anti-poor. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Discusses the dangers of outright rejection of the system of examination as proposed by Human Resource Development Minister. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
50 LAHIRI, Nayanjot Learn before you teach. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.7.2009)
Emphasises the need to improve bureaucratic attitude to make reform in education sector. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
51 RAJPUT, J S Good script, work on it. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Discusses about an overhaul in education sector by doing away with Class X Board exam system as proposed by Human Resource Development Minister. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
-HIGHER EDUCATION
52 ALBACH, Philip G Giants awake: Higher education systems in China and India ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009(6.6.2009): p.39-51
Highlights a comparative assessment of developemnt of
** - Keywords 10
-HIGHER EDUCATION
higher education in China and India. ** Education-Higher Education.
53 ALEXANDER, P C Higher education: A matter of quality. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(15.7.2009) ** Education-Higher Education.
54 KRISHNA KUMAR T Understanding the education system: An eco-behavioural approach. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009 (6.6.2009): p.61-69
Discusses the reasons behind the reservation policy in higher education. ** Education-Higher Education; Reservation Policy.
55 MOOKERJEE, Debroy Higher Education Needs freedom for autonomy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Discusses about the 'quality gap' in universities and colleges of India and proposes to free their fee structures and grant them autonomy for providing quality education. ** Education-Higher Education.
56 SHAHID AMIN Universal Understanding. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Discusses the need for promoting humanities and social science in higher education. ** Education-Higher Education.
57 TILAK, Jandhyala B G Private sector in higher education: A few stylized facts. SOCIAL CHANGE (NEW DELHI), V.39(No.1), 2009(Mar, 2009): p.1-28
Highlights the dangers involved in the growth of private sector in higher education in the developing countries. ** Education-Higher Education.
58 Towards a new paradigm in Education. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 10), 2009 (16.5.2009): P. 19-21
Discusses the poor quality and organisational inadequacies of higher education and proposes to bring about change in the system through innovative steps like
** - Keywords 11
-HIGHER EDUCATION
public-private partnership. ** Education-Higher Education.
-SCHOOLS-GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS
59 JACOB, Rahul No paperdart policies in the classroom. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.22), 2009(8.6.2009): p.22-23
Discusses the urgent need to improve the condition of Government schools. ** Education-Schools-Government Schools.
ELECTIONS -(AFGHANISTAN)
60 GANDHI, Rohit Up next in Kabul: Polls key to its future. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.7.2009)
Stresses upon the need for free and fair elections in Afghanistan. ** Elections-(Afghanistan).
-(INDIA)
61 BHARDWAJ, Brij Issueless, lack luster poll lead to poor turnout. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 10), 2009 (16.5.2009): P. 8-9
Analysis of pre-poll scenario and probable verdict of the General Election 2009. ** Elections-(India).
62 GURINDER SINGH Emergence of young Turks. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 11), 2009(1 .6.2009): P. 8-11
Analyses the emergent young faces who won in elections 2009 and the agenda in front of these youth politicians under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. ** Elections-(India).
63 Humility in victory, introspection in defeat. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 11), 2009(1 .6.2009): P. 17-19
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-(INDIA)
Analyses the performance of Congress, Left and BJP in the General Elections 2009. ** Elections-(India).
64 World's largets democracy heading for the 15th Lok Sabha elections. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.54(No.7), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.29-32 ** Elections-(India).
-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-UPA
65 Electoral contention and policy issues. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May 2009): p.7-11 UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Comments on the economic issues being raised by the UPA during election campaign for the 15th Lok Sabha. ** Elections-Election Campaign-UPA.
-ELECTION COSTS
66 ASIT MANOHAR Lok Sabha elections costlier than US Presidential election. ALIVE (NEW DELHI), No.319, 2009(May, 2009): P. 24-26 ** Elections-Election Costs.
-ELECTION SYSTEM-ELECTION TECHNIQUE AND METHOD
67 EVM Controversy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(12.7.2009) EVM: Electronic Voting Machine.
Focuses on the allegation that the Electronic Voting Machine(EVM) could be manipulated. ** Elections-Election System-Election Technique and Method.
ENERGY -ELECTRICITY
68 GAYATHRI NIVAS Power less state. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(11.7.2009)
Focuses attention on energy mismanagement in Karnataka. ** Energy-Electricity.
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ENERGY -ELECTRICITY
69 THAPAR, Karan Keeping us in the dark. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Expresses concern over inadequate power supply in Delhi. ** Energy-Electricity.
-ELECTRICITY-STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS
70 Electricity reform (editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of the Centre's idea of reducing powers of the State to restrict open access in inter- State electricity transmission and argues that more forums are needed to negotiate Centre-State issues. ** Energy-Electricity-State Electricity Boards.
ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING
71 New US view on global warming. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V. 29(No. 8), 2009(9.5..2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.
72 PANT, Manoj Issue of climate change. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Discusses to protect the earth from global warming through ' Clear Development Mechanism'. ** Environment-Global Warming.
-POLLUTION-AIR POLLUTION
73 MUKHOPADHYAY, Kakali Air pollution and income distribution in India. ASIA PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL (NEW YORK ), V. 15(No. 1), 2009(Jun, 2009): P. 35-64
Identifies various factors which have resulted in the deterioration of the air quality in India. ** Environment-Pollution-Air Pollution.
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FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING REFORMS
74 RAM MOHAN T T In banking, do what is doable. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Suggests the measures to be taken to bring reforms in the banking sector. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Reforms.
-BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(RESERVE BANK OF INDIA)
75 SINGHAL, Rajrishi Now it's the Reserve Bank's headache. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Focuses on the challenges before the Reserve Bank of India to manage the impact of fiscal policy on monetary management. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(Reserve Bank of India).
76 VENU, M K Wages of 'regulatory capture'. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009) RBI: Reserve Bank of India.
Deals with the problems being faced by RBI in managing Centre's borrowing programme and retaining its independence from the clutches of the fiscal authorities. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(Reserve Bank of India).
-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE
77 DOLEY, Satya Rajan Women empowerment through SHGs. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(7.7.2009)
SHG-Self Help Group. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
-BANKS AND BANKING-NATIONALISATION
78 MALHOTRA, Inder Run over the banks. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Gives a critical view on nationalisation of banks. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Nationalisation.
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
79 AGARWAL, Vikas Focus on infrastructure, rural belts good for some sectors. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009) FMCG: Fast Moving Consumer Goods, IT-Information Technology.
Looks into the affect of budget on different sectors including automobile, banking, cement, FMCG, IT, Power, Real estate and infrastructure and Telecom. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
80 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Strong content, lousy presentation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Expresses views on Finance Minister's Budget speech and its implications to combat recession. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
81 BAROOWAH, G P What can be expected of the coming budget? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(2.7.2009) ** Finance-Budget-(India).
82 BERY, Suman Budget for consumption. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Expresses views on the budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
83 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Restore the sanctity of the budget. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Analyses the existence of large disparities between estimates and actuals in the budget which makes the budget exercise futile as it does not give an accurate picture of government's finances for the forthcoming year ** Finance-Budget-(India).
84 CHOUDHURY, Rabindra Kr. Popular but reforms-shy Union Budget. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Opines on Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
85 DAS, Tarun Commitment to a rising, green India. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(7.7.2009)
** - Keywords 16
-BUDGET-(INDIA)
Welcomes the Union Budget 2009 presented by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
86 DUTTA, Bhaskar Prudence deferred. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(15.7.2009)
Critically evaluates Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
87 GHOSH, Jayati Budget ticks food-work poll promises with paltry sums. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(7.7.2009)
Highlights the features of the Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
88 GOSWAMI, Omkar Was this a tactical yawn? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Comments on the Union Budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
89 JHA, Prem Shankar Perfect recipe for stagflation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.7.2009)
Focuses on the adverse impact of the Union Budget 2009-10 on the share markets. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
90 MUKHERJEE, Andy Pranab has wind behind his back. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
Focuses on the reaction of global investors to invest in Indian markets after the Finance Minister's Union Budget 2009-10 speech. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
91 MUNDLE, Sudipto Casting a Wide Net. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Discusses about the budget proposals put forward by the Union Finance Minister in the General Budget 2009-10.
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
** Finance-Budget-(India).
92 NAYAK, Pulin B Pranab's Budget seeks 9% growth, with a conscience. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(8.7.2009)
Critically analyses the Union Budget for the year 2009 presented by the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
93 NEHRU, Arun Security may be core issue in Budget 2009. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(5.7.2009) ** Finance-Budget-(India).
94 Pranab's boost for aam aadmi. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(7.7.2009)
Gives views on the Union Budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
95 RAJAMANI, R C Agriculture and Rural Development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Mar, 2009): P. 12-14
Recounts the proposals for agriculture and rural development sector in Interim Budget 2009-2010. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
96 RAO, Govinda Balancing growth and stability. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Deals with the Union Budget for the year 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
97 SARKAR, Subhrangshu Sekhar Union Budget 2009-10: an analysis. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(9.7.2009) ** Finance-Budget-(India).
98 SENGUPTA, Arjun Budget 09 fits into the framework of growth. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(13.7.2009)
Deals with the Union Budget 2009-10. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
99 SRIRAM, Kavita Reforms on the cards. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
Discusses issues expected from the General Budget 2009-10 ** Finance-Budget-(India).
100 THAKURIA, Paranjoy Guha Will FM take care of things? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(5.7.2009) FM: Finance Minister.
Focuses on the expectations from the Union Budget 2009. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
101 TRIVEDI, Rishi Budget and the investor. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Analyses the performance of significant investment options in the light of the new budget. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
102 VENU, M K Why market don't like Pranab babu. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the implications of the Union Budget 2009-10, likely to be, on share markets. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
-BUDGET-(INDIA-ASSAM)
103 SARKAR, Subhrangshu Sekhar Assam Budget 2009: a balancing act. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(4.7.2009) ** Finance-Budget-(India-Assam).
-DEFICIT FINANCING
104 JHA, Sailesh Expansionary fiscal policy. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009) GDP-Gross Domestic Product.
Indicates fiscal deficit risks of GDP likely to be during the financial year 2009-10. ** Finance-Deficit Financing.
105 MISHRA, Jaideep Get the picture right. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.7.2009)
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-DEFICIT FINANCING
Discusses the situation of fiscal deficits in Indian economy over the years and argues that high fiscal deficit must be curbed for driving the growth momentum. ** Finance-Deficit Financing.
-EXCHANGE CONTROL
106 SRIVASTAVA, Rajiv Foreign Exchange Markets, Fiscal Policy and Menetary Policy. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(March, 2009): P. 20-22
Discusses the effect of expansionary fiscal policy on GDP ** Finance-Exchange Control.
-INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
107 GHOSH, Jayati How 'reformed' is the IMF? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(14.7.2009)
Critically evaluates the role of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in present economy scenario. ** Finance-International Finance.
108 PERSAUD, Avinash Radical proposal to reform governance of International Financial Institutions. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.24), 2009 (13.6.2009): p.8-9
Proposes to bring reform in International Financial Institutions viz International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. ** Finance-International Finance.
-STATE FINANCE-FINANCE COMMISSION
109 PETHE, Abhay Aide-memoire to the 13th Finance Commission on devolution of funds. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.24), 2009 (13.6.2009): p.16-22
Suggests that the 13th Finance Commission should look at the appropriate distribution of tax revenues to centre and states. ** Finance-State Finance-Finance Commission.
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FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
110 KALBAG, Chaitanya Ghosts in the Machine. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
Examines the irregularities in public distribution system of food grains and insists on ensuring food security to poor people. ** Food-Food Security.
111 KUMBHAR, Sitaram From employment guarantee to national food security. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.27), 2009(20.6.2009): p.10-13 UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Mentions the UPA Government's plan to enact 'Right to Food Law' that guarantees access to sufficient food for all the people, particularly the most vulnerable sections of the society. ** Food-Food Security.
112 VANDANA SHIVA Right to food. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(15.7.2009)
Welcomes the Food Sceurity Act introduced by the United Progressive Alliance. ** Food-Food Security.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIAL HAZARDOUS
113 FAIZI S Gujarat model: Ecological catastrophe. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 41(No. 47), 2009(7.6.2009): P. 9-11
Analyses environmental implications of the Gujarat Government's Corporate friendly policies. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Hazardous.
-INDUSTRIES-TEXTILE INDUSTRY
114 Analytical report on the re-orientation time for the Indian textile exporters. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.54(No.7), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.16-24 ** Industrial Development-Industries-Textile Industry.
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-SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
115 ANAND, Vinod K Unique strength of the informal sector in India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.25), 2009(6.6.2009): p.25-29
Discusses the importance of the informal sector particularly micro and small firms in terms of labour absorption. ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries.
116 SSI sector in the post reforms- a critical review. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.54(No.8), 2009(May, 2009): p.17-21 ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN)
117 DHAR, M K No end of Afghanistani woes in sight. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.11), 2009(1.6.2009): p.35-37
Discusses the issue of resurgence of the Taliban and weakness of the Afghan Government to tackle with the fundamentalists and terrorists. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
118 MARIANA BAABAR Sub-continental shift: Terms of engagement. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 25), 2009(29.6.2009): P. 42-44
Analyses the prospect of the resumption of peace dialogue between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
119 SUBRAHMANYAM, K. Something in Common. TIMES OF INDIA(NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Examines the prospective issues to be taken up for discussion when Hillary Clinton visits India. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
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-(RUSSIA-UNITED STATES)
120 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Cold war continues. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(11.7.2009)
Deals with the recent summit held between the American President and the Russian President in Moscow. ** International Relations-(Russia-United States).
121 POWER, Jonathan Obama has to give more at summit. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
Focuses on the expectations from the summit between American President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. ** International Relations-(Russia-United States).
-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)
122 CHELLANY, Brahma Courting the Dragon. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Discusses Obama's Asia policy that sees a shift in strategic importance towards China. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
123 US fine tuning regional approach to Af-Pak policy. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May 2009): p.10-13
Pleads India to iron out differences with Pakistan at bilateral level rather than getting sucked in the United States' Af-Pak strategic doctrine. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
-NEUTRAL AND NEUTRALITY
124 Talks minus trust (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses the prospects of talks between India and Pakistan at the NAM summit in Egypt. ** International Relations-Neutral and Neutrality.
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G7
125 Whither global economic social order? MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.3-5
Examines the validity and sustainability of the 'Washington Consensus' on its relentless drive for the globalisation of the market driven economic growth process, by the G-7 group of countries. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and pacts- G7.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G8
126 Climate of Discord (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.7.2009) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
127 Dissolve G.8 (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.7.2009)
Opines that G-8 has no meaningful role in the current global scenario with the members of G-8 not ready to sacrifice the lavish, energy-guzzling and climate- destroying lifestyles. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
128 DOGRA, Rajiv Buona Fortuna Prime Minister. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the issues likely to be raised during Prime Minister's visit to G-8 Summit in L'Aquila and the NAM Summit in Sharm-el-Sheikh. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8; Neutrals and Neutrality.
129 KAUSHAL, Neeraj Inequality and global warming. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Analyses the reasons behind the G-8 failure to develop a consensus to lower carbon emissions. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and pacts- G8.
130 POWER, Jonathan G-8 promises to help rural poor. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G8
131 Words are all they have (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Proposals by the Group of Eight Summits to Politically Coordinate the economic policies of the world's richest nations to revive the global economy. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G8.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
132 BLAIR, Tony Breaking the climate deadlock. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.7.2009)
Deals with the discussions held at the meeting of Major Economic Forum in Italy to tackle global climate changes. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- World Economic Forum.
-SUPER POWER AND WORLD-(UNITED STATES)
133 VINOD ANAND Facts colonisation continues unabated. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 31-32 USA:United States of America.
Contemplates the long-term strategic planning of USA to colonise the whole world. ** International Relations-Super Power and World-(United States).
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR WELFARE
134 TEAM, Pudr Violation of workers' rights at the Commonwealth Games construction site. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.24), 2009 (13.6.2009): p.10-12 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Welfare.
LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDGEMENT
135 ANTONY, M J Waiting for judgements. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
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LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDGEMENT
Suggests that important reforms should not be stalled if Supreme Court do not deliver judgements within a stipulated time frame. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
136 BHAN, Gautam On freedom's avenue. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.7.2009)
Expresses views on the judgement of Delhi High court on homosexuality. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
137 MALIK, Ashok 377 violates rights, it has no place in a democracy. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(1.7.2009)
Gives view on the issue of legalising homosexuality and demands for removing or amending the Section 377 of the Constitution. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
138 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu It's about all of us. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Opines on Sec 377 and decriminalisation of homosexuality by Delhi High Court. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
139 PURI, Rajinder Let gays rejoice-not exult! STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Expresses views on the decriminalisation of homosexuality by the Delhi High Court. ** Law and Justice-Judgement.
-JUDGES
140 CHATTERJEE, Avijit My Lord, you are rich! TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses whether the law regarding the declaration of assets by judges will help to rootout corruption from the judiciary. ** Law and Justice-Judges.
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-JUDGES
141 RAGHAVAN, R K Model judge. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 26(No. 10), 2009(22.5.2009): P. 90-91
Applauds Justice Arijit Pasayat for his perceptive rulings in the area of criminal justice. ** Law And Justice-Judges.
-JUDICIAL REFORMS
142 Reinventing a system of justice for the people of India. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May 2009): P.17-20
Calls for reforms in the Indian judiciary. ** Law and Justice-Judicial Reforms.
MIGRATION
143 AMBIGA DEVI P and Others Rural out-migration: Two group discriminant analysis. SOCIAL CHANGE (NEW DELHI), V.39(No.1), 2009(Mar, 2009): p.85-101
Assesses the economic impact of rural-out migration to Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu. ** Migration; Rural Economy.
-REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION
144 HEAR, Nicholas Van Rise of refugee diasporas. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V. 10(No. 71), 2009(Apr, 2009): P. 180-185
Examines the role of refugee diasporas in reshaping the world's political economy. ** Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation.
MINES AND MINERALS -MINING-MINING ROYALTY
145 Royal mess (Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of linking royalty rates of minerals to their market prices, earmarking portion of royalty
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MINES AND MINERALS -MINING-MINING ROYALTY
payments for planned development of mineral rich region and also transparency in grant of mining lease. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining-Mining Royalty.
PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES
146 BHUPENDRA KUMAR SINGH Falling crude prices challenging alternative fuels. ALIVE (NEW DELHI), No.319, 2009(May, 2009): P. 72-73 ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
147 Hike in fuel prices (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(6.7.2009) ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
-OIL REFINERIES
148 DUTTA, Arpan Status of oil refining in India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.7.2009) ** Petroleum-Oil Refineries.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION
149 KAPUR, Ashok Right to intimidate? STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Expresses disagreement that Right to Information (RTI) Act would undermine the functioning of judiciary. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to Information.
-COALITION POLITICS
150 Electoral political contention for temporary arrangements for governance. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2009(May, 2009): p.3-5
Comments on the political coalition to form a Government for democratic governance in India. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics.
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-COALITION POLITICS -LEFT DEMOCRATIC FRONT
151 BAKSHI, Manas Deciphering a debacle. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Expresses views on the Left Fronts industrial policy in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics -Left Democratic Front.
-COALITION POLITICS-THIRD FRONT
152 THAPA, Swaraj Third Front, again. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.416), 2009 (1.4.2009): p.6-7
Comments on the rising of Third Front for making Government at the Centre after the General Election. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-Third Front
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
153 CHATTERJEE, Biswadeb Agenda before the Government. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Throws light on the economic challenges ahead for the Government. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
154 SACHAR, Rajindar What people expect in the next hundred days. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 17-18
Contemplates UPA Government's 100 days' action plan. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
155 SETHI, Lalit New Government will give rural jobs a big boost. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.11), 2009(1.6.2009): p.26-27
Outlines the priorities before the newly founded Government in the direction of public welfare. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
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-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
156 SHARMA, Ravindra Post election 2009: UPA must change the fate of seven hundred million downtrodden Indians. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 19-21 ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
-NATIONAL INTEGRATION
157 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER India is Darul, Aman, Mr Singhal. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.416), 2009 (1.4.2009): p.17-18
Comments on the politicians for using religion, caste and language for their petty political gain and destroying nation's unity. ** Politics and Government-National Integration.
-POLITICAL ALLIANCES
158 KHUSHWANT SINGH Till election results do them part. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.416), 2009 (1.4.2009): p.14-16
Comments on the pre-poll political alliances. ** Politics and Government-Political Alliances.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
159 SEEMA CHISTI Invisible. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses how small parties inflict damage on bigger parties during elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
160 RABIA NOOR Nurturing young lives orphaned by conflict. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(March, 2009): P. 37-38
Discusses the issue of growing numbers of orphans due to militancy and the need to bring them into the mainstream
** - Keywords 30
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
demolishing the separateness between these orphan and other children. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
161 SHARMA, K M Kashmir inferno. ALIVE (NEW DELHI), No.319, 2009(May, 2009): P. 50-54 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
162 VENU, K Shades of red in Lalgarh. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Focuses on the conflict between the CPI(M) and the CPI(Maoist) in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(IRAN)
163 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Revisiting the Iranian revolution. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 11-14
Looks at the landslide victory of Mahmud Ahmadinyad in the first Presidential elections in Iran as a revival of the spirit of the Iranian Revolution of 1979. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Iran).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(THAILAND)
164 SURYANARAYANA, P S Power Play. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 26(No. 10), 2009(22.5.2009): P. 58-60
Focuses on the people's revolution for the restoration of democracy under the leadership of Thakesin Shinwarta in Thailand. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Thailand).
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BSP
165 BADRI NARAYAN Message for Mayawati. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Deals with BSP's earlier strategies for mobilising dalits and argues that dalits now aspire more on improving their socio-economic conditions rather than just symbolic empowerment. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BSP.
166 PANDEy, Sanjay Jittery Mayawati dumps 'Sarva Samaj'. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(11.7.2009)
Highlights that BSP supremo Mayawati back to her dalit agenda, abondoning 'Sarva Samaj' theme. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BSP.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS
167 SEEMA MUSTAFA Jai Ho, political wheeler-dealers! NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI) , V.16(No.416), 2009 (1.4.2009): p.8-9
Comments on the Congress party's slogan 'Jai Ho' to attract poor voter in the General Elections, 2009. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI (M)
168 GUPTA, Kanchan From here on, a lonely ride. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Deals with the issue of CPI (M) of losing its ground in West Bengal with bureaucrats and intellectuals parting their ways from the party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI (M).
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-LIBERALISM
169 SANGHVI, Vir Curious case of Indian liberals. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Argues that liberals base their position on political correctness. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and
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-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-LIBERALISM
Ideologies-Liberalism.
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-SOCIALISM
170 MISHRA, Chaturanan Rebuilding the Left and renewal socialism. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.25), 2009(6.6.2009): p.5-7
Examines the future of the renewal of socialism after the defeat of the Left Parties in the General Elections, 2009 ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Socialism.
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA)
171 SEZHIYAN, Era Genocide of Sri Lankan Tamils. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 28), 2009(27.6.2009): P. 4-5 ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka); Racial Discrimination.
-REGIONAL POLITICS
172 KUNJU, N Maharashtra regionalism at its worst. ALIVE (NEW DELHI), No319, 2009(May, 2009): P. 44-46 ** Politics and Government-Regional Politics.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
173 DEVASAHAVAM, M G Code for the civil services. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Focuses on the significance of the Civil Services Bill 2009. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms.
-CIVIL SERVICES-CIVIL SERVICES AND STATE
174 MAIRA, Arun The business of public services. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.7.2009)
Analyses the need for innovations in public service delivery in India with people playing as the third and
** - Keywords 33
-CIVIL SERVICES-CIVIL SERVICES AND STATE
central partner along with public and private sector. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Civil Services and State.
-CORRUPTION
175 DOGRA, Bharat Rural development hit by corrruption. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009) ** Public Administration-Corruption.
176 JOGINDER SINGH Gentlemen, it is time. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No. 10), 2009 (16.5.2009): P. 12-13
Discusses about the rampant corruption prevelent among the public servants and calls Government to take necessary steps to eradicate it. ** Public Administration-Corruption.
-DECENTRALISATION
177 MURALI, Shankar Fiscal Decentralisation in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Mar, 2009): P. 40-43
Discusses benefits, ways and means of decentralisation and proposes the newly induced structure of Panchayati raj and state officials to work efficiently. ** Public Administration-Decentralisation.
-INQUIRY COMMISSIONS
178 MALIK, Ashok If you want to freeze things... HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Comments on the constitution of Commissions of inquiry. ** Public Administration-Inquiry Commissions.
-INQUIRY COMMISSIONS-LIBERHAN COMMISSION
179 AKBAR M J Does justice matter after 17 years? TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Gives a political explanation of delay in laying of Liberhan report on demolition of Babri Mosque.
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-INQUIRY COMMISSIONS-LIBERHAN COMMISSION
** Public Administration-Inquiry Commissions-Liberhan Commission.
180 Omission of Inquiry (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Discusses delay in laying report of Liberhan Commission, questions the functioning of such commissions and raises concern over the report which initiate various public and political debates. ** Public Administration-Inquiry Commissions-Liberhan Commission.
-LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA-CHHATISGARH)
181 Fact-finding team on the latest developments in Chhatisgarh MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.47(No.25), 2009(6.6.2009): p.35
Presents a document on the the demolition of Vanvasi Chetna Ashram on May 17, 2009. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India- Chhatisgarh).
182 GUHA, Ramchandra Demolition of a Gandhian ashram in Chhatisgarh. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.25), 2009(6.6.2009): p.33-34
Criticises the barbaric act of the Chhatisgarh Government against the Gandhian Social activists working for the welfare of tribals. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India- Chhatisgarh).
-LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS-CYBER CRIME
183 SEN, Kumkum IT Act 2008 gets tougher with cyber crime. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.7.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crime.
-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY
184 Duplicity exposed (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of release of Hafiz Saeed, non- cooperation of Pakistan in handling terrorism and
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-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY
suggests Indian policy makers to strengthen security system to deal with the menace. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS
185 Unrest in China's northwest (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(10.7.2009)
Expresses views on the violent clashes between the Han Chinese and the Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots.
-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES
186 DAS, H N National Investigation Agency. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Discusses that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) assist the Central and State Governments to control terrorist activities. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM
187 IRFAN HUSSAIN Horrors inflicted in the name of Islam. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(5.7.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
188 NAYAR, Kuldip Troubled Pakistan seeks a way out. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.416), 2009 (1.4.2009): p.12-13
Stresses upon the need to combat terrorism jointly by India and Pakistan in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricketers at Lahore. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India-Pakistan).
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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
189 KOPIKKAR, Smruti Smoke in the eyes. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.25), 2009(29.6.2009): P. 36
Raises question on the report of the Pradhan Committee probing into the Mumbai terrorist attack. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES)
190 LEIKEN, Robert S Menace in Europe's midst. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V. 10(No. 71), 2009 (April, 2009): P. 186-188
Analyses the US President Barack Obama's new policy to deal with the Islamists threat posed by some of the European immigrant Muslim to its national security. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS
191 China's Islamist problem (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the violence unleashed in Xinjiang, China by Uighur, the Muslim separatists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
192 GHOSH, Bhaskar Danger Within. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 26(No. 10), 2009(22.5.2009): P. 83-84
Cautions about the activities of the Maoist terrorists posing the greatest threat to India's internal security. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
193 MALIK, Ashok China pays for its past. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.7.2009)
Discusses history of Xinjiang province, its connection with India and analysis the reasons for the recent conflict between the Uighers and Hans. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and
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-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS
Disorders.
194 Red fury rising. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Discusses maoist menace in Chattisgarh, their growing insurgency and the urgency of coordination among the affected States and their respective police forces to contain scourge. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
195 Report of the All India Fact Finding team on Lalgarh. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.47(No.28), 2009(27.6.2009): p.3-4 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
196 Rot lies within (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.7.2009)
Discusses the need of police reforms to fight the Maoist menace in the backdrop of recent siege of Lalgarh in West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
197 MAHI PAL Why rethink rotation of reservation in Panchayats? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009 (6.6.2009): p.70-74
Argues over women empowerment through action-oriented training programmes and their adequate representation in the local administration. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-SWINE FLU
198 BAKSHI, Amba Batra Pig's revenge. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.25), 2009(29.6.2009): P. 56-57
Discusses whether India is prepared to meet the challenge of Swine flu. ** Public Health-Diseases-Swine Flu.
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PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-SWINE FLU
199 BISWAS, A K Swine Flu and Indian strategy to combat the menance. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.28), 2009(27.6.2009): p.5-7 ** Public Health-Diseases-Swine Flu.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
200 In sickness and health (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.7.2009)
Discusses about improvements in public healthcare system particularly in rural areas through a series of proposals by the Health Ministry. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
201 PANICKER, Lalita We really need some intensive care. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Emphasises the need to improve the healthcare system and infrastructure. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
202 SINGHAL, Arvind Financial potential of healthcare. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009) ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
RELIGION -RELIGION AND STATE
203 JODHKA, Surinder S Ravi Dasis of Punjab: Global contours of caste and religious strife. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.24), 2009 (13.6.2009): p.79-85
Provides a historical perspective on caste and religion in Punjab today in the light of the attack on two religious leaders of Ravi Dasis in Vienna that led to widespread violence in the state. ** Religion-Religion and State.
-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS
204 Liberhan: delay makes it useless (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(2.7.2009)
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-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS
Comments on late submission of report by Liberhan Commission on Babri Masjid dimolition case. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics.
205 PUNIYANI, Ram Hindutva means emanicipation. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 41(No. 47), 2009(7-13.6.2009): P. 11-13
Critically examines the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh's ideology of Hindutva. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion And Politics.
-SAINTS
206 DOGRA, Chander Suta Something burning. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.22), 2009(8.6.2009): p.30-31
Examines the socio religious causes behind the shootout of the Dera patriarch in Vienna. ** Religion-Saints.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL BANKS
207 Performance of Regional Rural Banks: An analytical review. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.7), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.11-15 ** Rural Development-Rural Banks.
-RURAL ECONOMY
208 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Reviewing rural economy. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.41(No.47), 2009(7.6.2009): P. 13-14 ** Rural Development-Rural Economy.
-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
209 ALOKA Gross irregularities mar the lofty claims of job guarantee. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses the loopholes in the implementation of NREGA and argues that the irregularities are entrenched in the system of local governance. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
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-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
210 JEAN Dreze Act Fair, give rural workers their due. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Deals with the loopholes in the implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme and advises the Government to be more accountable to the people. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
-RURAL MARKETING
211 Indian rural market: An overlook. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI) , V.54(No.8), 2009(May, 2009): p.7-12 ** Rural Development-Rural Marketing.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(NORTH KOREA)
212 QUAISAR ALAM North Korean nuclear brinkmanship and its global impact. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.25), 2009(6.6.2009): p.7-10 ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Development-(North Korea).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA)
213 PARTHASARTHY, G Looking beyond the nuclear deal. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.7.2009)
Advocates that India needs to ensure energy security with the help of the nuclear deal and work for fair international treaties dealing with nuclear materials and nuclear weapons. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING
214 VARSHNEY, Ashutosh Now for India to walk on two legs. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.7.2009)
Discusses historial perspective and growth of social policies in the world and focuses on the social policies as mentioned in India's Budget 2009-10. ** Social Policy and Planning.
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-CASTE CONFLICTS
215 THORAI, Sukhadeo and SADANA, Nidhi Caste and ownership of private enterprises. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009 (6.6.2009): p.13-16
Examines the situation of the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes with respect to the ownership of private enterprises. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste Conflicts.
-CASTE SYSTEM
216 WAGMORE, Suryakant Empowerment of castes. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(15.7.2009)
Focuses on the ideology of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on empowerment of castes in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System.
-MINORITIES
217 SHAMSUR RABB KHAN Why don't Muslims became leaders? ALIVE (NEW DELHI), No319, 2009(May, 2009): P. 60-63
Analyses the causes of political alienation of Muslims in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities.
-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
218 DASGUPTA, Debarshi Our true colours. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.25), 2009(29.6.2009): P. 16-24
Draws the attention towards the prevalence of prejudices against region and colour in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.
219 SALMAN HAIDER Outrage down under. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Expresses views on the racial attacks on Indian students in Australia. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.
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-RESERVATION POLICY
220 GOYAL, Jaya Degrees of change. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Discusses why the effect of OBC quotas in higher education is so varied across India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy.
-SCHEDULED CASTES
221 BABU, D Shyam and PRASAD, Chandra Bhan Six dalit paradoxes. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.23), 2009 (6.6.2009): p.22-25
Discusses the paradoxes of the dalit problem. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes.
222 MISHRA, Neelabh Ulcer We love to hide. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.24), 2009(22.6.2009): P. 18
Comments on the Indian Government's denial regarding the prevalence of Dalits 'oppression in India at the Durban Review Conference held in Geneva. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes.
223 VIVEK KUMAR Locating Dalit women in the Indian caste system, media and women's movement. SOCIAL CHANGE (NEW DELHI) , V.39(No.1), 2009(Mar, 2009): P.64-84
Argues over the unique structural location of Dalit women in Indian society. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes.
-SCHEDULED TRIBES
224 PEGU, Daben Scheduled Tribes of Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Urges Government to look for some alternative for the protection of the endangered tribes. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes.
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-SOCIAL ETHICS
225 ARASU, Ponni State shifts out of bedroom, allows some basic rights. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(3.7.2009)
Expresses views on Delhi High court's verdict legalising homosexuality. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Judgement.
226 DUTT, Barkha There's nothing queer about it. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.7.2009)
Disucsses about the debate over gay rights and court's decision to decriminalise homosexuality and argues that it is a matter of democratic right. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Judgement.
227 GHOSE, Sagarika Inclusiveness, inch by inch. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the need of doing a balancing act between the traditional and modern culture and values and in a way be more liberal and adaptable to changes. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics.
228 KAPUR, Ratna Vision correction. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Argues that Delhi High Court's ruling on section 377 upholds equality rights for women apart from recognising right to privacy as integral to right to life. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Judgement.
229 MENON, Sreelatha Death of Law. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.7.2009)
Opines on the declaration of Section 377 unconstitutional by the Delhi High Court. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Judgement.
230 One step too far (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.6.2009)
Discusses the demand for abolishing section 377 of Indian Penal Code which mandates that homosexuality is crime and argues that state should keep out of people's religious and private lives. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics.
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-SOCIAL ETHICS
231 SAIKH MD SABAH AL-AHMED Decriminalising homosexuality. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Criticises the Delhi High Court's judgement legalising homosexuality. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Judgement.
-SOCIAL PROBLEMS-PROHIBITION
232 DHARKER, Anil Gujarat wants a price for its 'virtues'. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.7.2009)
Discusses the issue of Gujarat seeking Rs.3000 crore for liquor bar in the name of 'upholding Gandhian values'. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Prohibition
-SOCIAL SECURITY-INSURANCE
233 Overview on the employee's State Insurance Scheme of India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.7), 2009(Apr, 2009): p.24-29 ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Insurance.
-WOMEN
234 YADAVA, Promila Literacy and Women's empowerment. YOJANA(NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Mar, 2009): . 47-50
Focuses on the issue of female literacy as prevalent in various states and the steps taken by the Government through policies and plans to enhance it. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
-WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS
235 PURI, Anjali Your MPs....Mrs MLA. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.22), 2009(8.6.2009): p.62-64
Focuses on the facts regarding the women's representation in the 15th Lok Sabha. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women in Politics.
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TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-AIRPORTS
236 SAMANTA, Pranab Dhal Waiting for take off. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.7.2009)
Discusses the need for a smarter and safer ground handling policy for Airports. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Airports.
-RAILWAYS-METRO RAILWAYS
237 Metro mishap (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.7.2009)
Discusses the fallouts on the part of Government which is pushing Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to meet the deadline of Commonwealth Games. ** Transportation-Railways-Metro Railways.
-RAILWAYS-RAILWAY BUDGET-(INDIA)
238 JAITLEY, Arun Whose Railway is it anyway. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.7.2009)
Critically analysis the state and performance of Indian railways, in the backdrop of railway budget 2009-10. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
239 Railway Budget (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(5.7.2009) ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
240 VIJAYLAKSHMI VISHWANATHAN Utopia for rail travellers. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.7.2009)
Discusses the provisions in the Railway Budget 2009-10 for the passengers and the industry. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
-ROAD TRANSPORT
241 DHINGRA, Chhan Don't miss the bus. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.7.2009)
Discusses the need for developing better public transport system to make cities green and congestion free.
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-ROAD TRANSPORT
** Transportation-Road Transport.
-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
242 NAYAR, Lola Not shock-proof. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI) , V.47(No.22), 2009(8.6.2009): p.56-58
Comments on the state of India's highway projects. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Roads and Highways.
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
243 NEWMAN, Michael Revisiting the 'Responsibility to Protect'. POLITICAL QUARTERLY (OXFORD), V. 50(No. 1), 2009(Jan-Mar, 2009): P. 92-100
Deals with the significance of the doctrine of the 'Responsibility to Protect' adopted by the UN General Assembly and Security Council for the protection of the people in danger of the most severe atrocities. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN General Assembly.
-UN REFORMS
244 THAKUR, Ramesh Time for System Upgrade. TIMES OF INDIA(NEW DELHI), 2009(13.7.2009)
Discusses the need and strategies for reforming United Nations. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Reforms.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
245 Bridge to somewhere(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Discusses about opening of Bandra-Worli sea link which inspite of being an engineering marvel shows India's infrastructure planning in poor light. ** Urban Development.
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT
246 HAZARIKA, Arup Kumar Growth of urbanisation in India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(5.7.2009) ** Urban Development.
247 MATHUR, Om Prakash UPA-II faces a bigger urban agenda. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.7.2009)
Discusses the goals and performance of Jawarharlal Nehru National Urban Renewable Mission and the agenda faced by UPA-II in this regard. ** Urban Development.
-CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-SLUMS AND SLUM CLEARANCE
248 DORAIRAJ, S. On the margins. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 26(No. 10), 2009(22.5.2009): P. 98-101
Highlights the furore over the State Government's resettlement plan for the slum-dwellers of Chennai. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-Slums And Slum Clearance.
WATER MANAGEMENT
249 VERGHESE, B G Untapping the resources. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2009(1.7.2009)
Discusses the need for better water management cropping patterns and techniques for coping up with the problem of less rain in this season. ** Water Management.
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