Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 1-15 July 2012 No.13
AGRICULTURE -(INDIA)
1 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Where's the action plan? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(10.7.2012)
Raises concern over the possible impact of poor monsoon on agriculture in India. ** Agriculture-(India).
-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
2 Beware of the invasion. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.9), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.8-9
Discusses the implications of cultivating genetically modified food crop in the country. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research.
3 VENUGOPALAN, M V and Others Productivity and nitrogen-use efficiency yardsticks in conventional and Bt. Cotton hybrids on rainfed Vertisols. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.7), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.81-84 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research.
4 VIJAYAN, V S Let's farm along with nature, not against it. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.7.2012)
Highlights the recommendations made in the "M S Swaminathan Task Force Report on agricultural biodiversity". ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research.
-AGRICULTURE POLICY-(INDIA-ASSAM)
5 DAS, Manmohan Revolution needed in agriculture. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Emphasises the need to promote Agriculture Sector and rural industrialisation in Assam. ** Agriculture-Agriculture Policy-(India-Assam); Rural Industry.
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-FARMS AND FARMERS
6 DWAIPAYAN Small tea growers and Tea Board package. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Expresses concern over plight of small tea growers in Assam. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers; Tea.
7 MISHRA, Alok K N Congress lends support to Nagri land fight. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Expresses concern over plight of the farmers living at Nagri village in Jharkhand. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION
8 AGARWAL, Bina Transforming quietly. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.7.2012)
Throws light on land reform movement in Brazil. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
9 No role for Government in land acquisition. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.11), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.7-8
Comments on the Government's policy to acquire agricultural land for industrial and commercial purposes. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
10 DAM, Shubhankar Singur sham. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Comments on the ruling of Calcutta High Court on Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India-West Bengal).
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-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-SOIL CONSERVATION
11 MAJI, B and Others Soil fertility management for productivity enhancement of jute under some constrained acidic soils of West Bengal. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.55-60 ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Soil Conservation.
-PEST CONTROL
12 BIRAH, Ajanta and Others Efficacy of pest management practices against pest complex of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus). INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.80-82 ** Agriculture-Pest Control.
BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BORDOLOI, SARBESWAR
13 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Sarbeswar Bordoloi- A tribute. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Pays tribute to Sarbeswar Bordoloi, a freedom fighter and social reformer in Assam. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BORDOLOI, Sarbeswar.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, RAHUL
14 BHAMBHRI, C P Rahul Gandhi: The miracle that failed. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.7.2012)
Observes Rahul Gandhi's leadership quality in the wake of poor performance of Indian National Congress Party in recently held Legislative Assembly elections. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Rahul; Indian National Congress.
15 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Time running out for Rahul Gandhi to take centre stage. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.7.2012)
Expresses views on the expectations of Indian National Congress Party from its leader Rahul Gandhi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Rahul; Indian National Congress.
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-POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, PRANAB
16 KHALID AKHTER It will be second time lucky for Pranab. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.7.2012)
Assesses the political condition of Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.
17 RAO, S L Clean the stables. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(9.7.2012)
Evaluates critically the performance of Pranab Mukherjee as the Minister of Finance. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.
18 SINHA, S.K No.13 is lucky for Pranab. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(6.7.2012)
Gives opinion on the prospect of Pranab Mukherjee as a President of India in the forthcoming Presidential elections. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-RAO, P V NARASIMHA
19 DAS,Mrinal Kumar Narasimha Rao: The development PM. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of former Prime Minister of India P V Narasimha Rao in transformation of Indian economy. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-RAO, P V Narasimha.
20 SURYA PRAKASH, A Twist facts to tarnish Rao. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.7.2012)
Criticises Indian National Congress for neglecting the contribution of former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in India's economic growth and politics. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-RAO, P V Narasimha.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-REDDY, JAGMOHAN
21 SEETHA and KUMARASWAMY, V Rebel without a pause. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(8.7.2012)
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-POLITICAL LEADERS-REDDY, JAGMOHAN
Throws light on the political struggle of Y S R Congress leader Jagmohan Reddy. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-REDDY, Jagmohan.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-DARA SINGH
22 SEN, Soumik Undefeated till the end. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Pays homage to eminent actor and wrestler Dara Singh. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-DARA SINGH.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-KHANNA, HANS RAJ
23 MANINDRANATH, Deka Swapna Justice H R Khanna and rule of law. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Pays tribute to Hans Raj Khanna, former Justice of the Supreme Court of India. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-KHANNA, Hans Raj.
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-EUROPEAN UNION)
24 SENGUPTA, Ranja Government procurement in the EU-India FTA: Dangers for India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.19-22 EU: European Union, FTA: Foreign Trade Agreement.
Comments on the European Union's demand for access to Government of India's procurement market for contracts above a certain cut-off value. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-European Union).
COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
25 UPPAL, Mahesh Flawed convergence. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Gives a critical view on the new National Telecom Policy, 2012.
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COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES
26 SUNDAR, Pushpa Don't pass the buck. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.7.2012)
Comments on the proposed Companies Bill, 2011. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies.
-COMPANIES-COMPETITION COMMISSION
27 DHALL, Vinod and MATHUR, Sonam Cementing the Competition Commission's place. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.7.2012)
Deals with the Competition Commission of India's landmark judgement against cement companies for violating the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Competition Commission.
CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
28 TYAGI, Ruchi Dual citizenship and Indian diaspora, P.57-85, in. JAIN, S K(ED): INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION, 2012 Delhi, Kalpaz Publications. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; Migration; NRI Investment.
DEFENCE -DEFENCE PROCUREMENT
29 DOGRA, Bharat Arms trade corrupt, wasteful. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(14.7.2012)
Comments on the corruption in global arms trade. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.
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-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
30 HANAUER, Larry and CHALK, Peter Strengthen the bond. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.7.2012)
Focuses on the strategic relations between India and Afghanistan after the withdrawal of the United States forces from Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Afghanistan).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
31 KHUSHWANT SINGH Recalling the India-Pakistan war of 1971. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.484), 2012 (1.2.2012): P.17-19 ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
32 DHAR, M K Indo-US: Partnership for regional security. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.13), 2012 (1.7.2011): P.33-35 ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN-UNITED STATES)
33 DUTT, Barkha Tricky terrain. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Focuses on India's stand on ruptured relationship between Pakistan and the United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Pakistan-United States); Foreign Policy-(India).
34 ILYAS KHAN, M Pak's high stakes over the supply route. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.7.2012)
Deals with the seven-month standoff between the United States and Pakistan over the closure of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation supply routes after the killing of Pakistani soldiers by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Forces. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Pakistan-United States).
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-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-UNITED STATES)
35 PILLAR, Paul R Think again: Intelligence. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.51-55
Focuses on the United States strategic policy towards the Arab countries. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(United Arab Emirates-United States).
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
36 CHARY, S N Castles in the air. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.7.2012)
Holds an opinion that India needs massive investments in new infrastructure for fast economic development. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-(INDIA-HARYANA)
37 GURINDER SINGH Hooda's Haryana. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.13), 2012 (1.7.2011): P.9-15
Applauds socio-economic development in Haryana. ** Economic Growth-(India-Haryana).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
38 KEDROSKY, Paul and Others Write off the world's debt. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.58-73
Suggests the measures to be taken to save the global economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
39 CHALAM, K S European crisis and India. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.67(No.23), 2012(1.7.2012): P.8; 15
Discusses the impact of European economic crisis in India ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
** - Keywords 8
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)
40 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Austerity backlash. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.42-44
Analyses the impact of irrational austerity measures taken to deal with economic recession on Europe's polity. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
41 HARDING, Gareth Myth of Europe. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.74-82
Expresses views on myth of Euro crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(GERMANY)
42 RAMONET, Ignacio Sadistic approach to economic crisis. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.7.2012)
Criticises the steps taken by the German Government to curb economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Germany).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA)
43 NALINI, V and THANIKODI, R Impact of global financial crisis on Indian economy. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.21-24 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES)
44 BRZEZINSKI ZBIGNIEW After America. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.26-29
Analyses the worldwide consequences of declining American financial power. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
45 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Don't expect major reforms from Manmohan as FM. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.7.2012) ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
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-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
46 MISRA, Satish Indian economy faces dark days ahead. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.13), 2012 (1.7.2011): P.23 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
47 NAYAR, Kuldip New beginning. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(5.7.2012)
Deals with the issue of economic reforms. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
48 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Unleash animal spirits but treat humans well. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Criticises the Government's failure to provide basic amenities to poor in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-SUBSIDIES
49 JHA, Prem Shankar Reducing subsidies, fiscal deficit key to reviving the economy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.7.2012) ** Economic Growth-Subsidies.
EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
50 GANGOPADHYAY, Debashis Menace of destructive education policies. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(12.7.2012)
Evaluates critically India's higher education policy. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
51 ISAAC, Aaditi RTE stock taking. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(2.7.2012)
Analyses the status of the implementaton of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
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-EDUCATION SYSTEM
52 BHUTANI, Niti Making the cut. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.7.2012)
Criticises the old system of cutoffs for admissions to University of Delhi. ** Education-Education System.
-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS-(INDIA)
53 DESAI, Ashok For a smarter India. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(10.7.2012)
Emphasises the need to ensure better quality education for children. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India).
54 PINTO, Ambrose Common tests for IITs and autonomy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.7.2012)
Gives opinion on the differences between the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Indian Institutes of Technology on common entrance examinations and autonomy of Indian Institutes of Technology. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India).
55 PRAHALLADA, N N Indian education service is the need of the hour. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.7.2012)
Demands to establish Indian Education Service for improving the education system of India. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India).
-HIGHER EDUCATION-(INDIA)
56 YADAV, Yogendra Breaking the glass ceiling. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Suggests the measures to be taken to improve the system of higher education in India. ** Education-Higher Education-(India).
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-TEACHERS
57 SENGUPTA, Meeta W It's a system that fetters teachers. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.7.2012)
Highlights the problems of primary school teachers. ** Education-Teachers.
-TEXT BOOKS
58 DATTA, K Learn to laugh at yourself. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.7.2012)
Deals with ban on cartoon in Central Board of Secondary Education text books. ** Education-Text Books.
59 NIRANJAN ARADHYA, V P Saffronisation plan violates national curriculum framework. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.7.2012)
Raises concern over the saffronisation of text books in India. ** Education-Text Books.
60 SETTY, Rohit Whose line is it anyway ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Comments on the Thorat Committee Report on cartoon issue in the National Council of Educational Research and Training's text book of political science. ** Education-Text Books.
61 VISWANATH, Rupa Textbook case of exclusion. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Gives views on Thorat Committee Report on cartoon issue in the National Council of Educational Research and Training's text book of political science. ** Education-Text Books.
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ELECTIONS -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
62 BHAUMIK, Anirban It was one cracker of an election in 69. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.7.2012)
Throws light on the previous Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
63 BIDWAI, Praful Road to Rashtrapati Bhavan. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(2.7.2012)
Deals with Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
64 CHANAKYA No identity, no crisis. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Applauds the nomination of Purno Agitok Sangma as one of the Presidential candidates. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
65 ILAIAH, Kancha 2 for price of one. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(4.7.2012)
Appeals to support the candidature of P A Sangma for the Presidential elections. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
66 NEHRU, Arun Cauldron on a slow boil. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(11.7.2012)
Examines the political condition of India in the wake of forthcoming Presidential elections. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
67 RAJAPPA, Sam Presidential race. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(6.7.2012)
Expresses views on upcoming Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
68 RAKSHIT, Nirmalendu Bikash Electing the President. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(13.7.2012)
** - Keywords 13
ELECTIONS -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
Gives an opinion on the method of Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
69 SURESH, K G Consensus is not always good. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Expresses views on Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
ENERGY -ELECTRICITY
70 JALAN, Lalit Little more light please. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.7.2012) ** Energy-Electricity.
71 MALIK, Ashok Sweat it out, don't carp. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Deals with electricity shortage in India. ** Energy-Electricity.
72 MINHAZ MERCHANT Powerless in India. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(12.7.2012)
Expresses concern over recent failure of all power grids in India. ** Energy-Electricity; Power Plants.
-ELECTRICITY-STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS-(INDIA-ASSAM)
73 BARUAH, Jitendra Prasad ASEB needs immediate treatment. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Throws light on the poor condition of Assam State Electricity Board. ** Energy-Electricity-State Electricity Boards-(India- Assam).
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ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
74 PRAKASH KUMAR and RAY, Kalyan Preserve lifeline. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(8.7.2012)
Throws light on the UNESCO's heritage status to the Western Ghats of India. ** Environment-Environment Protection.
75 SHARMA, Sudhirendar Will heritage tag turn into a millstone? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.7.2012)
Comments on the tagging of Western Ghats to the World Heriage List by UNESCO. ** Environment-Environment Protection.
-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
76 BINDRA, Prerna Singh Saving the Western Ghats. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Hopes that the grant of World Heritage Site status to the Western Ghats will protect its biodiversity. ** Environment-Environmental Protection.
77 FERNANDES, Ronald Anil Older than the Himalayas, rich in biodiversity. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(8.7.2012)
Highlights the geomorphic features of immense importance of Western Ghats. ** Environment-Environmental Protection.
-GLOBAL WARMING
78 BHATTACHARYA, Debaashish Greening of the East. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(15.7.2012)
Throws light on the success story of "Bringing Green Revolution in Eastern India". ** Environment-Global Warming.
79 GILLIS, Justin Global warming: Heating up the weather. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.7.2012) ** Environment-Global Warming.
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-NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOOD
80 BEZBORUAH, D N Floods:A touchstone of character. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(3.7.2012)
Expresses concern over devastation occurred due to flood in Assam. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Flood.
81 GOSWAMI, Manoranjan Flood havoc. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(8.7.2012)
Suggests measures to control the flood havoc in Assam. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Flood.
82 KALITA, Prabin Flood fury hits 24 lakh in Assam. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Emphasises the need for the Government to take preventive measures for tackling flood problem in Assam. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Flood.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE
83 DUTTA, Sagnik Capping growth. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.116-119
Discusses Reserve Bank of India's regulatory norms regarding functioning of the Microfinance Institutions. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
-BLACK MONEY
84 BAGCHI, Indrani Tax haven tag by India riles Singapore's Prime Minister. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Comments by Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister of Singapore regarding "White Paper on black money" released by the Indian Government. ** Finance-Black Money.
85 SETHI, Lalit Ramdev takes the political route for black money drive. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.13), 2012 (1.7.2011): P.27-28
** - Keywords 16
-BLACK MONEY
** Finance-Black Money; Saints.
86 White Paper on black money. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.11), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.4-5 ** Finance-Black Money.
-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE)
87 Industry leaders call for bold actions. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.12), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.16-17
Emphasises the need for the Government to take swift remedial action to arrest the decline of the Rupee and Gross Domestic Product. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee); Economic Growth-(India).
-DEFICIT FINANCING
88 Government comes out with a set of austerity measures. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.12), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.3
Highlights the various austerity measures announced by the Government to rein in India's widening fiscal deficit. ** Finance-Deficit Financing.
-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS
89 Is global financial refom possible ? MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.12), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.11-12 ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
90 India has become tax haven for global investors. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.11), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.3 ** Finance-Foreign Investments; Taxation-(India).
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
91 ALAGH, Yoginder K Shackled by timidity. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.7.2012)
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-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
Applauds the Union Government's decision on allowing Foreign Direct Investment in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India).
-TAXATION-(INDIA)
92 BHAGAT, Chetan How to turn the tide. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(14.7.2012)
Emphasises the need to re-examine the proposed tax provisions in General Anti-Avoidance Rules. ** Finance-Taxation-(India).
93 GUHA THAKURTA, Pranjoy Much ado about GAAR. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(3.7.2012)
Expresses views on the hue and cry over the decision of the Ministry of Finance to enforce a General Anti- Avoidance Rules aimed at curbing tax evasion. ** Finance-Taxation-(India).
HISTORY -FREEDOM MOVEMENT-(INDIA)
94 NOORANI, A G Jinnah's concept of Pakistan. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.85-90 ** History-Freedom movement-(India).
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
95 SRIVATSA KRISHNA Rural BPO promise a revolution in small towns. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.7.2012) BPO: Business Process Outsourcing.
Emphasises the need to promote Business Process Outsourcing industry in small towns and rural areas in India. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Business Process Outsourcing.
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-INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS-(INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH)
96 KAISER, Simone Finally, German help to dispose of Bhopal toxic waste. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.7.2012)
Deals with the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Hazards-(India- Madhya Pradesh).
-INDUSTRIES-TEXTILE INDUSTRY
97 SRINIVASAN, G Modern by design. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.112-115
Reiterates the success-story of National Textile Corporation. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Textile Industry.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
98 CHERIAN, John For an exit strategy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.56-58
Discusses the contours of the future strategic relationship between Afghanistan and the United States. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
99 PANT, Harsh V Shared vision. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(12.7.2012)
Suggests India to step up its role as a provider of regional security in Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan).
-(INDIA-CHINA)
100 NAYAR, Kuldip Who sheds tears for Tibet ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(12.7.2012)
Gives a critical view on India's foreign policy on Tibet issue.
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-(INDIA-CHINA)
** International Relations-(India-China).
-(INDIA-IRAN)
101 BIDWAI, Praful Initiative on Iran? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.109-111
Suggests India to adopt a pragmatic approach towards Iran despite the United States pressure on Iran's isolation. ** International Relations-(India-Iran).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
102 GANGULY, Sumit Dialogue of the deaf. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(11.7.2012)
Comments on India's ongoing peace dialogue with Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
103 RUDY, Rajiv Pratap Discordant dialogue. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Holds an opinion that Pakistan's denial in its involvement in terrorism is the main hurdle in Indo-Pak ties. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
104 SALMAN HAIDAR Foreign Secretaries meet. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(10.7.2012)
Deals with the hope arises from Foreign Secretary level talks between India and Pakisran. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
105 SEEMA MUSTAFA Promising talks. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(6.7.2012)
Deals with Foreign Secretaries level talks between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
106 SOOD, Vikram End India's one sided love affair. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(12.7.2012)
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Comments on the on going peace talk between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
107 CHERIAN, John Building pressure. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.31-33
Discusses India and the United States relations in terms of Iran issue. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
108 Is US-India relationship losing steam ? MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.53(No.11), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.23-24 ** International Relations-(India-United States).
-(IRAN-UNITED STATES)
109 SHANKER, Thom and Others In a warning to Iran US bolsters its Gulf forces. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.7.2012)
Throws light on growing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).
-(SUDAN-SOUTH SUDAN)
110 CHERIAN, John Back to war. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.59-61
Focuses on the oil conflict between Sudan and South Sudan ** International Relations-(Sudan-South Sudan); Oil.
-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
111 BAHADUR, Manmohan Smart power: Turn war managers into soldier diplomats. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(8.7.2012)
Suggests the Government of India to include military in decision making process of India's foreign affairs. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
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112 THROOR, Shashi Lax India. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(6.7.2012)
Points out the flaws in India's foreign policy. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
-INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES
113 CHELLANEY, Brahma Misplaced water diplomacy. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(3.7.2012)
Focuses on India's generousity in sharing river water with its neighbouring countries. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT
114 MUKHERJEE, Rupali India Inc becomes flatter, leaner as growth slows. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(6.7.2012)
Focuses on India's growth in new-age businesses and job opportunities in information technology for youngsters. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment; Information Technology.
LANGUAGES -HINDI
115 AVINASH KUMAR Debates around authorship and originality: Hindi during the colonial period. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.50-57 ** Languages-Hindi.
LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDICIARY, LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN)
116 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri Quoting contempt, plotting coup. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.7.2012)
Gives an opinion on the ongoing power tussle between the judiciary and the executive in Pakistan.
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LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDICIARY, LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN)
** Law and Justice-Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Relations-(Pakistan).
117 MOHAMMAD WASEEM Clash of institutions in Pakistan. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.16-18
Expresses concern over confrontation between the Government and the Judiciary in Pakistan. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Relations-(Pakistan).
-LAW-CIVIL LAW
118 KIRTI SINGH For a fair deal. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.102-104
Emphasises the need to re-draft the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to ensure greater economic rights for divorced women. ** Law and Justice-Law-Civil Law; Women Empowerment.
LIBRARY SCIENCE -LIBRARIES-(INDIA)
119 SARMA, Dibbyajyoti Rate of libraries in society. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(2.7.2012) ** Library Science-Libraries-(India).
MASS MEDIA -FILMS
120 SHANMUGAM, Kavitha Dear John. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(11.7.2012)
Raises questions on the efficacy of a "John Doe Order" in preventing films piracy cases. ** Mass Media-Films; Copyright.
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-PRESS-JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS
121 GHOSE, Sagarika Back to the basics. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Emphasises the need for the journalists to focus more on the solutions for the human tragedies. ** Mass Media-Press-Journalism and Journalists.
-PRESS-PRESS AND STATE
122 SASHI KUMAR Just let the press be. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.14-18
Examines implications of Justice Markandey Katju's proposal for regulation of media in terms of press freedom. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State.
123 VENKATESAN, V Fetters on the media? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.4-8
Expresses concern over the Government and Judiciary's intention to curb freedom of the media by setting up guidelines on the reporting of ongoing cases in the courts. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State.
-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
124 VENKATESAN, V Real sting. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P. 34-35
Discusses about the legal validity of sting journalism in India in the context of Tehelka's sting operation against the former Bharatiya Janata Party President Bangaru Laxman. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
-RADIO AND TELEVISION
125 PATHAK, Abani Ranjan Commercial broadcasting over AIR. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Points out that commercial broadcasting is playing a
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-RADIO AND TELEVISION
vital role in generating revenues for All India Radio. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
MIGRATION
126 GUPTA, Rajneesh Kumar and CHOUDHURY, Rahul Nath Migrant communities and remittances: Indian experience, P.45-56, in. JAIN, S K(ED): INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION, 2012 Delhi, Kalpaz Publications. ** Migration; NRI Investment.
127 JAIN, Prakash C Diaspora and motherland: Explorations into the role of Indo-Canadians in India's welfare programmes, P.207-228, in. JAIN, S K(ED): INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION, 2012 Delhi, Kalpaz Publications. ** Migration; NRI Investment.
128 MOHAMMED BADRUL ALAM Beyond the "imagined community": A study of the Indian diaspora in the United States, P.183-206, in. JAIN, S K(ED): INDIAN DIASPORA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALISATION, 2012 Delhi, Kalpaz Publications. ** Migration; NRI Investment.
PARLIAMENT -(UNITED KINGDOM)
129 DESAI, Meghnad Peer pressured. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.7.2012)
Throws light on the important features of the House of Lords Reform Bill, 2012 in United Kingdom. ** Parliament-(United Kingdom).
-LEGISLATORS-(INDIA)
130 BHAGAT, Chetan Games politicians play in the silly season of elections. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.485), 2012 (16.2.2012): P.28-29 ** Parliament-Legislators-(India); Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India).
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PETROLEUM -OIL-OIL IMPORTS-(UNITED STATES)
131 CHAUDHURI, Pramit Pal Independence day. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.7.2012)
Anticipates to get the United States self sufficiency in producing shale oil by the year 2014. ** Petroleum-Oil-Oil Imports-(United States).
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CASTE POLITICS-(INDIA-BIHAR)
132 SINGH, N K Bihar to the bed. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(1.7.2012)
Deals with the politics of caste in Bihar. ** Politics and Government-Caste Politics-(India-Bihar).
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
133 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Target of intolerance. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.22-24
Expresses concern over imposing ban on the freedom of expression of artists and scholars. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights.
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
134 THAKKAR, Himanshu Right problems, wrong solution. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Expresses concern over the recent attacks on social activists who were protesting against the ongoing development projects in various States. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights; Civil Society.
-COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
135 ARUN, B S Cracks in alliances. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.7.2012)
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-COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
Observes that all political parties are looking for new allies for 2014 Lok Sabha polls. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India).
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
136 JOGINDER SINGH This happens only in India. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.13), 2012 (1.7.2011): P.29
Comments on the style of functioning of the Government. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
137 Supervisory deficit in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.9), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.7-8
Expresses concern over lack of implementation of various programmes launched by the Government for public welfare. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(AFGHANISTAN)
138 BHATTACHARYYA, Abhijit Nation marked by blood. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(5.7.2012)
Raises concern over the delay in keeping peace in Afghanistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Afghanistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT)
139 DEO, Neelam Deconstructing the Muslim Brotherhood manifesto. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(3.7.2012)
Comments on the victory of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi's victory in Presidential elections in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt); Presidential Elections-(Egypt).
140 GUPTA, Kanchan Islam is the solution. Is it ? Ask Egypt. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.7.2012)
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Raises questions on the future of Egypt in the wake of Mohammed Morsi's selection for the post of President. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt).
141 KUMARASWAMY, P R Course of the pharaoh. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Examines the political challenges ahead for newly elected President of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt); Presidential Elections-(Egypt).
142 STACHER, Joshua How Egypt's army won and fooled people. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.7.2012)
Comments on the victory of Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, Mohammed Morsi in Presidential elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt); Presidential Elections-(Egypt).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
143 RAMESH, K V Rise of family owned parties. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(15.7.2012)
Expresses views on rise of family owned parties and its impact on national politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
144 SOOD, Vikram Getting it all wrong. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Comments on the Government for allowing Pakistani officials to meet All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir); International Relations-(India- Pakistan).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ISRAEL)
145 FRIEDMAN, Thomas L What Morsi's election means for Israel. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Focuses on impact of the election of Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate as President of Egypt on Israel's politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Israel)
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(LIBYA)
146 JANSEN, , Michael Uncertainty in Libyan politics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(10.7.2012)
Deals with the political crisis in Libya. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Libya).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL)
147 DIXIT, Kanak Mani Nepal's reckless experiment. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(2.7.2012)
Expresses concern over continuous political turmoil in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal).
148 GHIMIRE, Yubaraj When nobody is accountable. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Raises concern over the differences between Nepal's Prime Minister and President over the budget. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
149 SRINIVASAN KRISHNAN Power and pressure. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(12.7.2012)
Deals with conflict between the judiciary and the Government of Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Relations-(Pakistan). .
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY
150 HEATH, Oliver and SANJAY KUMAR Why did dalits desert the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.41-49 ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bahujan Samaj Party.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY
151 BHATIA, Sidharth BJP's Modi albatross. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(8.7.2012)
Assesses the political condition of Bharatiya Janata Party in the wake of Narendra Modi's emergence as a Prime Ministrial candidate in Lok Sabha elections of 2014 ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
152 DUTTA, Priyadarshi BJP awaits the big idea. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.7.2012)
Gives a critical view on Bharatiya Janata Party's role as main Opposition party in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
153 SUBRAHMANYA, K BJP's RSS- Triggered crisis. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(15.7.2012)
Comments on the influence of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in the internal politics of Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
154 KALYANI SHANKAR Cong must restrategise in Andhra. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.7.2012)
Suggests Indian National Congress Party to restrategise its policy in Andhra Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
155 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Don't play it safe. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before Rahul Gandhi to be a leader in the next Lok Sabha elections to be held in the year 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
156 VAKIL, Sunita Sub quota for minorities: Is there a need? INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.13), 2012(1.7.2011): P.21-22
Comments on Indian National Congress' minority sub quota ploy to secure votes. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Minorities; Reservation Policy-(India)
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-SOCIALISM
157 GIRI, D K Socialism for all. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.67(No.24), 2012(8.7.2012): P.8-9; 15 ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Socialism.
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA)
158 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Government-ULFA talks on right track. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(8.7.2012) ULFA: United Liberation Front of Asom.
Throws light on ongoing peace talks between United Liberation Front of Asom and the representatives of Central and Assam Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India).
-REGIONAL POLITICS-(INDIA)
159 BADAL, Manpreet Parties to democracy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.7.2012)
Throws light on the significance of regional parties in modern politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Regional Politics-(India).
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-(CHINA)
160 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria China beats India again, this time in corruption. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.7.2012) ** Public Administration-Corruption-(China).
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
161 BANDYOPADHYAY, D Core of corruption. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(7.7.2012) ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
162 BOROOAH, Vani K Corruption in India: A quantitative analysis. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.23-24 ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
163 DESAI, Meghnad Why is India corrupt? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.7.2012)
Expresses views on the issue of prevailing corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
164 VERMA, Sudesh K War on corruption? A grassroots experience, P.199-211, in EMMANUEL DOMINIC AND OTHERS(ED): OTHER SIDE: REDEFINING BHARAT, 2012 New Delhi, Vitasta Publishing Private Limited. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-CORRUPTION-CHARGES AGAINST MINISTERS
165 RAJESH SINGH He is competent, but under a cloud. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Expresses views on the allegations against the Union Minister of Home Affairs P Chidambaram in 2G spectrum scam. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Charges Against Ministers; 2G Telecom Spectrum Scam.
-CRIME AND CRIMINALS-CYBER CRIME
166 VASUDEVA, P K Secure our e-frontiers. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.7.2012)
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-CRIME AND CRIMINALS-CYBER CRIME
Emphasises the need for setting up cyber security body in India. ** Public Administration-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crime.
-GOVERNORS
167 MINHAZ MERCHANT Governing our Governors. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.485), 2012 (16.2.2012): P.26-27
Highlights the role of Governors in changing political scenario. ** Public Administration-Governors.
-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES
168 PURI, Rajinder Sack CBI officials. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(7.7.2012)
Criticises Central Bureau of Investigation's lackadaisical approach in Taj Corridor case against Mayawati. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATROCITIES
169 BIDWAI, Praful Armed forces' actions fuel Naxalism. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(10.7.2012)
Comments on the killing of 20 civilians by the Central Reserve Police Force at Sarkeguda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities.
170 CHOUDHURY, Samrat Drinking, dancing and Dhoble. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.7.2012)
Criticises police atrocities against women in Mumbai during raids in restaurants and bars. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities.
171 MITRA, Ashok Tiny colateral damage. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(13.7.2012)
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-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATROCITIES
Raises concern over the killing of 20 innocent villagers in Chhattisgarh by paramilitary forces. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
172 JOGINDER SINGH Make them pay for terror. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Discusses the political factor behind India’s vulnerability to terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
173 RAGHAVAN, R K Tepid on terror. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.97-98
Expresses concern over the confrontation between Centre and States over the setting up of National Counter Terrorism Centre in national security perspective. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India); Federal Relations.
174 SAYEED HASAN KHAN and JACOBSEN, Kurt Pakistan in the extreme. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(2.7.2012)
Deals with Pakistan sponsored terrorism in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION)
175 HALARNKAR, Samar Legacy of Kutur. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.7.2012)
Expresses concern over rise in Maoists insurgency in North-East region of India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-North East Region).
176 RAVI, R N AFSPA- The biggest impediment to peace. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(13.7.2012)
Comments on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and
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-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION)
Disorders-(India-North East Region).
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
177 CHANAKYA Time to think small. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.7.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve the functioning of local governance bodies in India. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
-OMBUDSMAN
178 COWSHISH, Atul Lokpal freezes in Delhi cold. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.484), 2012 (1.2.2012): P.4-5
Focuses on the much touted Lokpal and Lokayukt Bill, 2011 ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
179 DESAI, Santosh Reserving the past. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.484), 2012 (1.2.2012): P.6-7
Expresses views on reserving half the seats on the proposed Lokpal for Backward Castes. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Reservation Policy- (India).
180 NAYAR, Kuldip Lone option. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.484), 2012 (1.2.2012): P.15-16
Emphasises the need to establish the institution of a Lokpal to deal with corruption. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India).
-PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA)
181 DASGUPTA, Swapan Country needs a leader having clear mandate. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Comments on the functioning of the Prime Minister of
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India. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India).
-VICE PRESIDENT-(INDIA)
182 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Flagstaff of a man. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.7.2012)
Focuses on Sarvpalli Radhakrishnan views on the role and importance of the Vice-President of India. ** Public Administration-Vice President-(India).
PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-BIRD FLU
183 ZIMMER, Carl Evolution of Bird Flu and the race to keep up. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Throws light on the new research on Bird Flu disease. ** Public Health-Diseases-Bird Flu.
-DISEASES-CANCER
184 KOLATA, Gina Gene sequencing therapy offers new hope for cancer. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(11.7.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer.
-DISEASES-CYSTICERCOSIS
185 BARUA, Acheenta Gohain Cysticercosis: Its causes and prevention. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(6.7.2012)
Creates awareness about the Zoonotic disease also known as cysticercosis disease. ** Public Health-Diseases-Cysticercosis.
-DISEASES-ENCEPHALITIS
186 SARMA, Paresh Ch Japanese Encephalitis: Causes and prevention. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(11.7.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Encephalitis.
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-DRUGS
187 REDDY, K Srinath Cure for all ills. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.7.2012)
Contemplates that the physicians must prescribe quality- assured affordable and effective generic drugs. ** Public Health-Drugs; Doctors.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
188 MANOJ KUMAR Tackling the killer. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.7.2012)
Emphasises the need to upgrade Anganwadi healthcare system so as to fight against malnutrition. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India); Nutrition; Regional Planning.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT
189 SURENDRAN, A and MANOHARAN, B National Rural Livelihoods Mission: An upliftment for rural people in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.12-14 ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC RESEARCH-(INDIA)
190 EINSTEIN, Albert 'God Particle': The Indian connection with Higgs boson. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(4.7.2012)
Focuses on the contribution of Indian scientists in finding out 'Higgs boson' or 'God particle' by the European Oragnisation for Nuclear Research. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Research- (India).
-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
191 JOSEPH TEJASWI, Mini IT companies struggle with growing benches. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(10.7.2012) IT: Information Technology.
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Expresses concern over drop in demand for Engineers in information technology companies. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology.
192 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Censoring the net. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.25-27
Critically examines the features of the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology.
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE
193 CHANAKYA Question of our future. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.7.2012)
Emphasises the need for the society to take care and tackle the problems of children properly. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare.
194 KRISHNAN, Chandrika R Children dying of negligence: Is indifference our common trait? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(15.7.2012)
Raises concern over the incidents of children falling into open borewells and drains across the country. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare; Local Self Government.
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE
195 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Blind to realities. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.99-101
Points out the flaws in the amended Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse.
-CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD
196 ZEENAT ZEESHAN FAZIL Girl child remains neglected in J and K. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.7.2012)
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Raises concern over the discrimination of girl child in Jammu and Kashmir. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child.
-RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA)
197 SOROOR AHMED Reservation helps upper castes consolidate themselves. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.485), 2012 (16.2.2012): P.10-11
Applauds the Government's move on 4.5 per cent sub-quota for Other Backward Classes minorities within the 27 per cent quota for Backward Castes in general. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India).
-SCHEDULED CASTES
198 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Land and caste. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.105-108
Highlights the incidents of attrocities on Dalits leading struggle over land in Greater Noida area of Uttar Pradesh ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes.
-SOCIAL SECURITY
199 SACHAR, Rajindar For Government, old isn't new. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.7.2012)
Urges Government to look into the problems and needs of senior citizens. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security.
-SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSIONS
200 GHOSH, Jayati And pension for all. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.120-121
Urges the Government to introduce a Universal Pension Scheme for elderly people in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pensions.
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-SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSIONS
201 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Utilising pension fund. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(10.7.2012)
Highlights the pros and cons of New Pension Scheme. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pensions.
-WOMEN-(INDIA-HARYANA)
202 GOSWAMI, H K Purchasing a bride. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(7.7.2012)
Assesses the impact of poor sex ratio on the pattern of marriages in Haryana. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-(India-Haryana).
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
203 GUPTA, Kanchan We worship Durga: See how we treat women. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.7.2012)
Raises concern over the molestation of a teenaged girl in Guwahati. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women.
204 JAYARAJ, V R Hell in God's country. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.7.2012)
Raises concern over Kerala's high rate of crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women.
SPORTS -OLYMPIC GAMES
205 BEDI, Harpal Singh Glimmer of hope. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(5.7.2012)
Throws light on the hopes and expectations from Indian players in London Olympics 2012. ** Sports-Olympic Games.
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-OLYMPIC GAMES-(UNITED KINGDOM)
206 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay As Olympics nears terror games step up. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.7.2012)
Comments on terror threat to London Olympics 2012. ** Sports-Olympic Games-(United Kingdom).
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNCTAD
207 PRASHAD, Vijay Doha knot. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.28(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.53-55
Focuses on the outcome of 13th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development concluded on 26 April 2012 in Doha, Qatar. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNCTAD.
-UN AGENCIES-UNEP
208 DASGUPTA, Chandrashekhar Development as right. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(11.7.2012)
Throws light on the reasons behind environmental activists protests against the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development recently held at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Environment.
209 JAYARAMAN, T Holding back the 'green economy' idea, but for how long? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.14-16
Deals with United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Environmental Protection.
210 KHOR, Martin Assessment of the Rio Summit on Sustainable Development. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.28), 2012 (14.7.2012): P.10-14
Assesses an outcome of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
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-UN AGENCIES-UNEP
** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP; Environmental Protection.
-UN AND STATE-(SYRIA)
211 CHERIAN, John Holding out. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.10), 2012(1.6.2012): P.48-52
Discusses about the Kofi Annan peace plan for Syria to resolve the Syrian civil war in the Middle East. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Syria).
URBAN DEVELOPMENT -HOUSING
212 MALHOTRA, Inder Our towering adarsh nagrik. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(11.7.2012)
Expresses views on Central Bureau of Investigation's chargesheet in Adarsh Housing Society Scam against retired military officers and politicians. ** Urban Development-Housing; Corruption-Scams.
213 SAMERVEL, Rebecca and MEHTA, Rajshri CBI charges Ashok Chavan in Adarsh case. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(5.7.2012)
Deals with chargesheet on Adarsh housing society scam filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. ** Urban Development-Housing; Scams; Unauthorised Construction.
WATER MANAGEMENT
214 PALSANIYA, D R and Others Integrated watershed management for natural resource conservation and livelihood security in semi-arid tropics of India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.3), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.49-55 ** Water Management.
215 SHARMA, Abhinav In Gujarat, water woes no more. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.7.2012) Appreciates Government of Gujarat's effective water management policy. ** Water Management.
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-IRRIGATION SYSTEM
216 SHARMA, Vipin Influence of irrigation methods and fertilizer levels on productivity of potato (Solanum). INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.2), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.25-29 ** Water Management-Irrigation System; Potatos.
217 SURESH KUMAR, P and Others Influence of mulching and irrigation level on water-use efficiency, plant growth and quality of strawberry (Fragaria x anunassa). INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.2), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.35-41 ** Water Management-Irrigation System.
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