Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXV (16-30 September, 2009) No.18
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-TEA
1 Tea industry(Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses that there is an urgent need to devise strategies for boosting export of tea from India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea.
-AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
2 GUPTA, Y P Farm education needs reforms. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.9.2009) ** Agriculture-Agricultural Education.
-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
3 Dealing with Monsoon failure. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 35), 2009(29.8.2009): P. 5
Discusses the impact of poor monsoon on agricultural production in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production.
-AGRICULTURAL TRADE
4 GOYAL, S K and GUPTA, R B Fresh and processed fruit and vegetables : Growth in production and export from India. FOREIGN TRADE REVIEW (NEW DELHI), V.43(No. 4), 2009(Jan- Mar,2009): P. 32-51 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade.
-CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
5 DUTT, Anuradha Criminal slaughter. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009) UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Deals with the issue pertaining to smuggling of cows to Bangladesh and UPA Government's inaction in this regard. ** Agriculture-Cruelty to Animals.
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-FISHING AND FISHERIES
6 SAMANTARAY BISWA, Ranjan and Others Rural pisciculture: Sustainable source of livelihood and food security. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep 2009): P. 30-32 ** Agriculture-Fishing and Fisheries.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE
7 BHARGAV, Praveen Only enforcing the law will save the tiger. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(25.9.2009)
Raises concern over the challenges posed by tiger poaching. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION
8 BARDHAN, Pranab Vexed issue of land acquisition. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses the need for complete overhaul of Land Acquisition Bill 2009. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
9 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak 'L' word. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Argues that the introduction of Land Acquisition Amendment Bill(2009) has the potential to derail economic development. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
10 DHINGRA, Tarun and TRIPTI SINGH Special Economic Zone-An Indian approach. FOREIGN TRADE REVIEW (NEW DELHI), V.43(No. 4), 2009(Jan- Mar, 2009): P. 52-72 ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
11 DOGRA, Bharat Development debate. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Argues that only a revised rehabilitation policy can curb displacement due to land acquisition for development puposes. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
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-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION
12 SEETHA Sorting out the battle over land. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(23.9.2009)
Analyses the pros and cons of the Land Acquisition(Amendment) Bill and the Rehabilitation Bill scheduled to be tabled in this winter session of Parliament. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition.
BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, MOHAN DAS KARAMCHAND
13 SEEMA CHISTI People unlike us. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Analyses the relevance of Mahatama Gandhi's ideology in present world scenario. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Mohan Das Karamchand.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-MOHAMMAD ALI JINNAH
14 MAHMOOD, Tahir Jinnah's double whammy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Focuses on the melodrama of Jinnah that brought about the catastrophe of partition between India and Pakistan. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MOHAMMAD ALI JINNAH.
15 PURI, Balraj Was Jinnah secular and solely responsible for partition? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 6-8 ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MOHAMMAD ALI JINNAH.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, SHYAMA PRASAD
16 MUKHERJEE, Subrata Creation of West Bengal. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Opines that the creation of West Bengal is the glorious achievement of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Shyama Prasad
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-POLITICAL LEADERS-REDDY, Y S RAJASEKHARA
17 SRINIVASULU, K Y S Rajasekhara Reddy: A political appraisal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.38), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 8-10
Analyses the achievements made by Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-Reddy, Y S Rajasekhara.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-BORLAUG, NORMAN
18 SHARMA, Devinder Borlaug: The Indian farmer's friend. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.9.2009)
Recalls the contributions of eminent agriculture scientist Norman Borlaug in the context of India's Green Revolution. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-BORLAUG, Norman.
CENSUS AND POPULATION
19 CHATTERJEE, Biswadeb Population crisis. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Contemplates that if a population control policy is not put in place, poverty in India may not be reduced. ** Census and Population.
-CENSUS AND SURVEYS-(INDIA)
20 Is caste census a good idea now?(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(17.9.2009)
Takes a critical view of the Law and Justice Minister M Veerappa Moily's proposal to revive the caste census. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India).
COMMERCE -COMMERCIAL LAW AND POLICY
21 MEHTA, Pradeep S Competition policy for growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Analyses the importance of National Competition Policy in estabilishing a consistent national economic framework to
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COMMERCE -COMMERCIAL LAW AND POLICY
promote and maintain competition in all sectors of the economy. ** Commerce-Commercial Law and Policy.
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(CHINA-UNITED STATES)
22 BRADSHER, Keith Trade tensions flare up between China and U.S DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(17.9.2009) US: United States.
Deals with quick retaliation by China over the United States' decision to levy tariff on Chinese tyres. ** Commerce-International Trade-(China-United States).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-EXIM POLICY-(INDIA)
23 SESHADRI, Y S Changing face of India's external trade. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.35), 2009(29.8.2009): P. 43-49
Looks at India's trade profile in recent years and examines broadly how policy makers may succeed in achieving the potential growth areas in future. ** Commerce-International Trade-Exim Policy-(India).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO
24 GOYAL, Prashant Tackling non-transparent barriers. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Emphasises the need to use Non-Tariff Barriers(NTB) through World Trade Organisation(WTO) rules to restrict the inflow of goods. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
25 Imbalances in the WTO rules on trade in agriculture. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(Jul, 2009): P. 16-22 ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
26 Impasse in Doha trade talks. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(Jul, 2009): P 2-5
Discusses about India's flexible position on foreign farm imports in Doha round of trade negotiations under WTO.
** - Keywords 5
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO
** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
27 NANDA, Nitya Future of Doha Round. WTO FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V. 10(No. 6), 2009(Mar-Apr, 2009): P. 8-14
Examines the prospects of the Doha Round of negotiations at the WTO in view of an impasse witnessed since the launch of the Doha Round. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
28 PAL, Parthapratim and DASGUPTA, Mitali Doha Round comes a full circle. WTO FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V. 10(No. 6), 2009(Mar-Apr, 2009): P. 1-7
Urges WTO countries, particularly the developed one to rethink their outrenched positions and attempt to conclude the Doha Round at the earliest. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO.
COMMUNICATIONS
29 SHUKLA, Rajesh Communications during growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009) GDP: Gross Domestic Product.
Focuses on the contribution made by the Communication Sector to the country's GDP growth. ** Communications.
-TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
30 It's a phoney situation(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Focuses on the weak infrastructure and flawed telecom policies responsible for increasing call drops. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
31 SHALINI SINGH Sale season ahead. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009)
Discusses about the auction of 3G spectrum and suggests to have policy debate over it. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
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COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS
32 KOHLI, Vineet Do stock markets allocate resources efficiently? An examination of initial public offerings. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 63-72 ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
33 MUKHOPADHYAY, B K Corporate governance: A long way to go. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(25.9.2009) ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
34 WINDLASS, Ashwani Institution to protect shareholders. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Contemplates that a 'shareholders' trust can help to strengthen adequate structures for good corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
CONSTITUTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP
35 DEBROY, Bibek How many ideas, Sir-ji? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Gives a critical view on the Unique Identity (UID) programme. ** Constitutions and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
36 SHARMA, S P Numbers divisible by two. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Opines that the Home Ministry and the Unique Identitfication Number Authority are duplicating efforts. ** Constitutions and Constitutional Law-Citizenship.
-CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
37 SAMRAT Promised land. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
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-CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
Brings to light the facts about the independence of the people of Kashmir. ** Constitutions and Constitutional Law-Constitutional Law-(India-Jammu and Kashmir).
DEFENCE
-(UNITED STATES)
38 FAREED ZAKARIA Intercepting fantasies. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Comments on US President Barack Obama's decision to cancel a missile shield in Eastern Europe. ** Defence-(United States).
-AIR FORCE
39 Flying far too low(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Highlights poor state of Indian Air Force fleet strength and raises concern to streamline indigenous defence productaion, make defence procurement transparent and remove the deficiencies in our defence capabilities. ** Defence-Air Force.
-ARMS AND ARMAMENTS
40 ARUN KUMAR SINGH Musharraf admission: What's so surprising? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(16.9.2009)
Expresses the view on the former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's latest statement confessing that Pakistan uses military aid received from United States against India. ** Defence-Arms and Armaments.
ECONOMIC GROWTH
41 It's time to count costs(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Assesses the stronger signs of world economic recovery. ** Economic Growth.
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ECONOMIC GROWTH
42 STIGLITZ, Joseph E GDP fetishism. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Emphasises the need to improve Gross Domestic Product(GDP) for reviving the world economy. ** Economic Growth.
-(INDIA)
43 BASU, Kaushik China and India: Idiosyncratic paths to high growth. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.38), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 43-56
Presents a comparative study of economic development amongst India, China and other Asian nations. ** Economic Growth-(India); (China).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
44 AGARWAL, Vikas Market riding high on positive sentiment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Analyses financial health of the markets which have been moving up steadily. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
45 AKYUZ, Vilmaz Planning for a new architecture. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 37-38
Assesses the outcome document of the UN Summit on global crisis held at UN office on June, 2009. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
46 Global financial crisis. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(July,2009): P. 7-10
Discusses the impact of global financial crisis on the various sectors of economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
47 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Anatomy of the financial crisis. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
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-ECONOMIC CRISIS
Examines the reasons behind global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(CHINA)
48 SUBRAMANIAN, K Burial of a controversy: The IMF, the US and the Renminbi ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 36), 2009(5.9.2009)
Deals with the futile efforts made by America by persuading IMF to impress upon China to revalue its currency to end the global slump. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(China).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES)
49 RAM MOHAN TT Obama ducks the banking challenge. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.32), 2009(8.8.2009): P. 8-9
Proposes to prevent another banking crisis in the United States. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
-ECONOMIC POLICIES
50 BASU, Kaushik Use your head. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Suggets few measures like increasing Government's efficiency, removing red tapism for better economic growth capturing and thereby creating an opportunity to outperform China. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies.
-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)
51 Post election issues in economic policy. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS(NEW DELHI), V.50(No. 12), 2009(July,2009): P. 9-12 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
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-ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-AFRICA)
52 PANICKER, Lalita Cape of good hope. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009)
Discusses about the prospects of growth in economic relations between India and Africa. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-Africa).
-ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND THEORIES
53 DATTA, Amrita Public-Private partnerships in India: A case for reform? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 73-78
Presents an overview of public-private partnership model of economic development in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Thought and Theories.
-ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND THEORIES
54 JOHNSON, Robert Failure of an economic philosophy and implications for financial regulation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 31-33
Explains how to move forward to repair the specific problems at the root of the economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Thought and Theories.
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
55 AIYAR, Mani Shankar Politics of poverty. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.34), 2009(24.8.2009): P.44-46
Deals with the inclusive governance for an inclusive growth for eradicating poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
56 Has poverty declined since economic reforms? :Statistical data analysis. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(July,2009): P. 14-16 ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
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-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
57 Poverty a real problem of India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(July,2009): P. 11-14 ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-INFRASTRUCTURE
58 PRADHAN, Jay Prakash South-South investment in infrastructure: The operation of Indian firms in developing countries. FOREIGN TRADE REVIEW (NEW DELHI), V. 43(No. 4), 2009(Jan- Mar, 2009): P. 3-31 ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure.
59 REDDY, G V Krishna Lessons in Nature Building. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.34), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 66
Deals with the acute infrastructural deficiencies in various sectors viz. power, roads, ports and airports. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure.
-LIBERALISATION-(UNITED STATES)
60 PURI, Rajinder America- globalisation's biggest victim? STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009) ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation-(United States).
EDUCATION
61 SHAFI RAHMAN Still not Right. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.33), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 42-43
Discusses the problems inherent in the formulation and implementation of Right to Education Bill. ** Education.
-BASIC EDUCATION
62 BISWAS, A K Universalisation of education: India in a trap: Bane of negligence portends national disaster. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 38), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 7-12
Contemplates the history of Indian education and also
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-BASIC EDUCATION
raises questions on the role of ancient leaders who were against the universalisation of education. ** Education-Basic Education.
-DISABLED EDUCATION
63 CHIB, Malini Studying to tell the tale. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Claims that disabled children need to be educated in the same schools as others. ** Education-Disabled Education.
-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS
64 DEKA, Basanta Thoughts of effective school management. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(27.9.2009)
Opines that the training of the teachers is one of the most vital component of efficient education management system. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
65 GANGULY, Devlina Better safe than sorry. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(30.9.2009)
Reveals that very few educational institutions have implemented the Supreme Court guidelines on safety regulations for schools. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
66 Half measure on the Right to Education (Editorial). ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 6
Emphasises the need to initiate an effective educational reform process to tackle all dimensions of education. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
67 Rewarding academicians(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses about the need to give autonomy and flexibility to premier institutes of technology and management in the backdrop of Ministry of Human Resource and Development's notification on pay revision and promotion. ** Education-Educational Reforms.
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-GIRL EDUCATION
68 HAZRA, Anupam Educational status of women in India. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.56(No. 6), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 4-13 ** Education-Girl Education.
-HIGHER EDUCATION
69 Don't blunt our cutting edge(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses about giving autonomy to institutes of excellence and increasing perks and privileges to stop brain drain. ** Education-Higher Education.
70 HATEKAR, Neeraj Changing higher education scenario in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 22-23
Proposes that post graduate teaching and research in State universities must be taken over by the Central Government to ensure the survival of the higher education system. ** Education-Higher Education.
71 JALOTE, Pankaj Reform affiliating varsity model. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009)
Suggests to improve the quality of higher education by introducing new courses in affiliated colleges of Universities. ** Education-Higher Education.
72 PANDA, Sudhakar Education then and education now: War against private Universities in Orissa. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 38), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 5-6
Examines an impasse between the Opposition and Ruling Party over the Education Bill tabled in Orissa Legislative Assembly. ** Education-Higher Education.
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-PRIMARY EDUCATION
73 CHATTERJEE, Ardhendu Matter of primary importance. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Suggests measures to improve the condition of primary education. ** Education-Primary Education.
ELECTIONS
74 SHASTRI, Sandeep Valuing the vote. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Expresses views on the interpretation of election results ** Elections.
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
75 Jostling for power(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Discusses prospects of different parties contesting the Maharashtra Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Maharashtra).
76 VERMA, Rahul Action replay. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses whether the Maharashtra Assembly election will reflect the Lok Sabha results. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Maharashtra).
-BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
77 Bypolls: Warning sign for Congress(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(19.9.2009)
Analyses the results of Assembly by-elections for 49 seats in 12 States. ** Elections-By Elections-(India).
78 NEHRU, Arun By-polls verdict is a warnings not a sign. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(27.9.2009)
Analyses the political message received from the results
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-BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
of 49 seats across 12 States. ** Elections-By Elections-(India).
-BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
79 Stakes are high in Maharashtra(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(21.9.2009)
Examines the political condition of Maharashtra in the context of upcoming Assembly polls. ** Elections-By Elections-(India-Maharashtra).
ENERGY -POWER PLANTS
80 SHUKLA, Umesh Kumar Ultra Mega Power Projects. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(July.2009): P. 38-41
Discusses the setting up of ultra Mega Power Projects to achieve the mission of 'Power for All' by 2012. ** Energy-Power Plants.
ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENT POLICY-(INDIA)
81 ROSENCRANZ, Armin and Others Whither the National Environment Appellate Authority? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 35), 2009(29.8.2009): P. 10-14
Comments on the National Environment Appellate Authority set up to address the grievances of aggrieved citizens. ** Environment-Environment Policy-(India).
-ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
82 Crude Mess(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Highlights the oil spills off the Orissa coast that poses threat to life and environment. ** Environment-Environmental Degradation.
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-GLOBAL WARMING
83 ADAM, David US-Europe split over Copenhagen climate deal. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(18.9.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.
84 Break the climate deadlock(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses the initiatives needed to be taken by India to curtail carbon emission and come up with a strong climate agenda for 2020. ** Environment-Global Warming.
85 BROWN, Gorden Grind out a deal at Copenhagen. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Focuses view on the expectations from the Copenhagen Summit on climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.
86 DASGUPTA, Kumkum Local warming. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Emphasises the need to have a clear idea about the status of India's preparedness for climate change before the Compenhagen Summit. ** Environment-Global Warming.
87 DESAI, Nitin When things hot up. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Discusses the security implications associated with climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.
88 HODDER, Patrick and MARTIN, Brain Climate crisis?: The Politics of emergency framing. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 53-60
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of emergency framing climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.
89 McFARQUHAR, Neil Climate change meet faces daunting task. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(22.9.2009)
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-GLOBAL WARMING
Reveals that developing countries agree on the need to mitigate their carbon emission but reject any mandatory limit. ** Environment-Global Warming.
90 MUNDLE, Sudipto Spence solution. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses about managing the climate change that would be fair and cost effective for developing countries. ** Environment-Global Warming.
91 POWER, Jonathan Exaggerations of climate debate. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Deals with the issues related to climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.
92 RAO, S L Efficient and energetic. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(21.9.2009)
Discusses that shifting to renewable energy is necessary but it is not easy in India in the context of global warming threat. ** Environment-Global Warming.
-NATURAL CALAMITIES-DROUGHT AND FAMINE
93 RAY, Alok Drought: The biggest challenge before Government. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(22.9.2009) ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Drought and Famine.
94 SRINIVASA RAO, K Drought: It's impact on growth. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 44-47 ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Drought and Famine.
-POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION
95 GHOSE, Bhaskar Delhi and its rivers. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No. 16), 2009(16.8.2009): P. 82-83
Assesses the inefficacy of Yamuna Action Plan and the drainage system at a time when Commonwealth Games are
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-POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION
going to be held in 2010. ** Environment-Pollution-Water Pollution.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING
96 RAM MOHAN Beware of bank consolidation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Warns against consolidation of public sector banks. ** Finance-Banks and Banking.
97 REDDY, C Rammanohar Meddling with public sector banks. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Discusses the implications of Indian Government approaching World Bank for a loan to recapitalise nationalised banks. ** Finance-Banks and Banking.
-BLACK MONEY
98 ARUN KUMAR Swiss Bank accounts: Needs to do more to get the money back. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 17-18 ** Finance-Black Money.
-BUDGET-(INDIA)
99 KASHIF-UL-HUDA How not to do minority welfare. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 19-21
Comtemplates that the meaningful outcomes of the increase in the Union Budget 2009-10 for minority welfare is possible only through monitoring of schemes by citizens. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Minorities.
100 Pre-Budget reflections. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(Jul, 2009): P. 1-2
Focuses on an uncertain economic, political and social scenario in the pre-Budget analysis. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA)
101 Recast IPO documents(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009) IPO: Indian Public Offer.
Discusses the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India that forbids a company coming out with a public issue from making any financial projections about the company. ** Finance-Central Bank-(India).
-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS
102 ARJUN JAY DEV Blueprint for a fairer and more stable global economy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 26-31
Elucidates the potential of the report of the United Nations Commission on reforms of the international monetary and financial system, a blueprint for creating a new global order. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms; UN Reforms.
103 BARMAN, Abheek Time to tigten belts. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Discusses about tightening the fiscal belts, "a coordinated exit strategy" with reference to India. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.
104 PERSAUD, Avinash Different approach to financial regulation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 34-37
Stresses upon the need to frame better regulation for stabalising the financial institutions and preventing future economic crisis. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.
-INFLATION
105 KADEKODI, Gopal K Inflation doesn't reflect price rise. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(25.9.2009)
Expresses disagreement over keeping Wholesale Price Index(WPI) as a representative indicator of inflation, as it is misleading to consumers. ** Finance-Inflation.
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-TAXATION
106 KOTHARI, S S Liberal tax regime. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Urges upon the Finance Minister to correct the shortcomings of Income Tax. ** Finance-Taxation.
-TAXATION-DIRECT TAXES
107 Progress on GST(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Welcomes the implementation of Goods and Services Tax(GST). ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes.
108 RAO, M. Govinda and RAO, Kavita Direct Taxes Code: Need for greater reflection. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 37), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 35-39 ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes.
FOOD
109 MUNNA, G C and Others What does the recent Indian consumption behaviour tell? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.32), 2009(8.8.2009): P. 38-47
Gives an estimate of nutritive value of average per capita food consumption by Indian people. ** Food.
-FOOD SECURITY
110 ARABI, U National Food Security Act 2009: Challenges ahead. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 19-20 ** Food-Food Security.
111 AWANISH SOMKUWAR Food security: Role of Gram Sabha is crucial. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 21-23 ** Food-Food Security.
112 CHATURVEDI, Shashank Providing food security. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009):
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-FOOD SECURITY
P. 8-11
Discusses the prospects and potential of the National Food Security Mission being launched by the Government of India to provide food for all, particularly in rural India where a very high level of food insecurity exists. ** Food-Food Security.
113 CHOPRA, Surabhi Holding the State accountable for hunger. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 8-12
Examines the contexts of the proposed legislation on food security. ** Food-Food Security.
114 GHOSH, Jayati Food for all. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 131-133
Suggests to include universal food provision in the Food Security Bill that ensures the nutritional needs of every citizen. ** Food-Food Security.
115 HAZRA, Anupam Food for all : Still a distant dream. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 12-15
Expresses concern over India's position in the Global Hunger Index 2008 which indicates alarming situation for India. ** Food-Food Security.
116 PERUMAL, V M S Food security and public distribution system. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 28-29 ** Food-Food Security.
117 SHAHIN RAZI Food security the next big challenge. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2009): P. 3-7 ** Food-Food Security.
118 TRIPATHY, K.K. and PADHI, Soubhagya Agriculture and food management for food security: Review KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep, 2 009): P. 24-27
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** Food-Food Security.
HISTORY -FREEDOM MOVEMENT-(INDIA)
119 NIRMALENDU BIKASH RAKSHIT Nehru and partition. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.9.2009)
Reveals that all the contemporary leaders were responsible for the partition of India in 1947. ** History-Freedom Movement-(India).
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR
120 Central PSUs-Performance and policy. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS(NEW DELHI), V.50(No. 12), 2009(July,2009): P. 15-17 ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector.
121 SENNIK, Rajesh Reaping benefits from divestment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009) ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector.
-INDUSTRIES-AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
122 SACHS, Jefferey Electric cars and sustainable growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.9.2009)
Discusses the coming of new age of electric vehicles that are going to be the key to climate change. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Automobile Industry.
123 Small car hub(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Highlights that India now ranks second among small car manufacturers. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Automobile Industry.
-INDUSTRIES-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
124 SIMONS, Theo Jan Recession and the chemistry of growth. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
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-INDUSTRIES-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Emphasises the need for a joint venture approach that will allow Indian chemical firms to establish footholds in higher margin and focus on domestic economic growth. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Chemical Industry.
-INDUSTRIES-STEEL INDUSTRY
125 Reminiscences and reflections on steal industry in India. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELH ), V. 50(No.12), 2009(Jul, 2009)
Focuses on the disinvestment of public sector steel industry. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Steel Industry.
-MANUFACTURING
126 GOLDAR, Bishwanath Trade liberalisation and labour demand elasticity in Indian manufacturing. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 34), 2009(22.8.2009): P. 51-57
Analyses the positive effect of trade liberalisation on the labour demand elasticity in India. ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing.
127 SIGGEL, Eskhard and AGRAWAL, Pradeep Impact of the reforms on manufacturing enterprises in the Delhi Region. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.38), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 69-71 ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
128 BARBER, Martin Afghanistan: Ending the thirty year war. WORLD TODAY (LONDON), V.65(No. 4), 2009(Apr, 2009): P. 9-12 ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
129 GUPTA, Kanchan Is UPA warming up to Taliban? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Reflects on the shift in India's foreign policy towards
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-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN)
Afghanistan in the backdrop of changing US-Afghan policy. ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan).
-(INDIA-CHINA)
130 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Who stands to gain from war hysteria? HINDU (DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Discusses why China and India will prefer to maintain peace rather than going on war and also advocates that India should be prepared militarily to face adverse situations. ** International Relations-(India-China).
131 MEHTA, Ashok K Hidden dragon, crouching tiger. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Discusses the vitiated border tensions between India and China in the backdrop of recent Chinese intrusion in Chamoli by People's Liberation Army. ** International Relations-(India-China).
132 MITRA, Chandan Deconstructing China. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Discusses issues of concerns like border dispute between India and China in the backdrop of rows of threat of Chinese attack on India. ** International Relations-(India-China).
133 PARTHASARTHY, G Rhetoric is best avoided. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Discusses issues of confrontation and cooperation between India and China. ** International Relations-(India-China).
134 RAGHAVAN, Srinath Chinese incursions a matter of perception. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(18.9.2009)
Expresses views on Chinese incursions in Indian territory in Ladakh. ** International Relations-(India-China).
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-(INDIA-CHINA)
135 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar On China, talk softly, but carry a big stick. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(22.9.2009)
Deals with India-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China).
136 SAMANTA, Pranab Dhal China chill. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Examines India-China relations in the context of Chinese incursion and media hype. ** International Relations-(India-China).
137 SENGUPTA, Nitish Dalai's Tawang plan makes China see red. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(24.9.2009)
Analyses the reasons behind Chinese protest against Dalai Lama's visit to the monastic town of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. ** International Relations-(India-China).
138 SWAMY, Subramanian Myth and reality in India-China relations. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Provides an estimation of a Chinese scholar over the sensitive issues in Indo-China relations in the backdrop of the news of China planning to attack India. ** International Relations-(India-China).
139 We can work it out(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Discusses about the dispute over boundary between India and China and suggests its reconciliation in amicable manner. ** International Relations-(India-China).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
140 DAS, Gurcharan Middle path the way to peace with Pak? TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009)
Suggests India to adopt conciliatory path to establish peace with Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
141 Devil's confession(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(17.9.2009)
Deals with Pervez Musharraf's confession that Pakistan has been misusing American military aid against India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
142 HASAN ZAIDI In the Eye of the Storm. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.33), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 50-55
Discusses the political struggle for autonomy in Balochistan and the insurgency in the region. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
143 KASTURI, Bhashyam and SENGE HASNAIN Rogue Pakistan's latest assault. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Raises Pakistan's attempt to violate its obligation on Jammu and Kashmir by formally annexing disputed area of Gilgit-Baltistan through an order. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
144 MEHTA, Ashok K Talks can stop terror strikes. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009)
Discusses about the strategy of engagement that is the best option for estabilishing peace between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
145 Pakistan and Hafiz Saeed(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Discusses Pakistan's action against Hafiz Saeed who is under investigation for the 26/11 attack in Mumbai. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
146 SALMAN HAIDER Sharm-el-Sheikh revisited. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Claims that India needs to view its relations with Pakistan in the context of its ever expanding international role in the post Sharm-el-Sheikh. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
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-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
147 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K India, United States need each other. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Discusses the areas of common interest between India and United States and the interdependence between them. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
148 Nightmare presidency(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.9.2009)
Analyses United States President Barack Obama's strategy towards India's security climate. ** International Relations-(India-United States).
-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
149 MALIK, Ashok We need Plan B for Af-Pak. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Discusses the foreign policy that need to be adopted by India in case of Anglo-American troops walk away from Afghanistan. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
150 SHUKLA, Saurabh South Block Blues. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.33), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 56-57
Discusses the challenges with regard to India's foreign policy before the new foreign secretary. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
-FOREIGN POLICY-(PAKISTAN)
151 Spilled secrets(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Highlights Islamabad's misuse of aid received from US to bolster its anti-India capabilities. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(Pakistan).
-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA)
152 SAKHUJA, Sudhir Chinese games. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(18.9.2009)
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-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA)
Raises concern over the recent reports of the incursion by Chinese helicopter into the Indian side of Line of Actual Control(LAC). ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-China).
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN
153 PAL, PARTHAPRATIM and DASGUPTA, Mitali ASEAN-India free trade agreement: An assessment. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.38), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 11-15 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G8
154 Many approve the inclusion of Brazil China, India, Maxico and South Africa in G-8 club. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No. 10), 2009(Jul, 2009): P. 23-25 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts-G8.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G20
155 BAKKER, Age IMF beyond the crisis. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Discusses the role of International Monetary Fund(IMF) in the G-20 Summit held in Pittsburgh. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts-G20; IMF.
156 G-20's Hour(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.9.2009)
Focuses on shift in global economic power balance. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20.
157 Pittsburgh and beyond(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Discusses the outcome of meeting of G-20 countries in the backdrop of world financial crisis. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20.
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158 Pittsburgh and the pendulum(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Summarises the discussions held at G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh to manage global economy. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts-G20.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-NATO
159 CLARKE, Michael NATO at sixty: Unhappy returns. WORLD TODAY (LONDON), V.65(No. 4), 2009(Apr, 2009): P. 13-15
Assesses the performances of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) particularly in Afghanistan on its Sixteeith birth anniversary. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- NATO.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-SAARC
160 MADANJEET SINGH Economic dimensions of national security. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Discusses how land-based trade and security of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is an important component of collective security arrangement for Indian architecture. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- SAARC.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT
161 Employment growth and poverty elimination. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS(NEW DELHI), V.50(No. 12), 2009(Jul,2009): P. 18-20
Focuses on the rural-urban employment scenario in the unorganised sector. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment.
-STRIKES AND LOCKOUT
162 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Bane of bandh. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(19.9.2009)
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-STRIKES AND LOCKOUT
Emphasises the need for a joint cooperation between administration and judiciary to curb the violent 'bandh' culture. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Strikes and Lockout.
LAW AND JUSTICE
163 SHABINA AKHTAR Two much! TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(16.9.2009)
Urges Government to bring a law to punish those who change religion to commit bigamy. ** Law and Justice.
-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
164 Doubly abhorrent(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Pleads the political executives from Central and State Governments to take quick decision on the mercy petitions and to commute death sentences, expeditiously. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment.
-JUDGES
165 Contentious issue(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Raises the issue of role and responsibilities of judges, about their appointments and declaration of assets by them in the backdrop of appointment of Justice Dinakaran at the Supreme Court. ** Law and Justice-Judges.
166 DIVAN, Anil Judicial appointments and norms. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses procedure and process of appointment of Judges of High Courts and the Supreme Cort and the need to ensure that persons of unimpeachable integrity alone are appointed to these high offices. ** Law and Justice-Judges.
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-JUDGES
167 IYER, V R Krishna Issues raised by l'affaire Dinakaran. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Discusses issue of public losing respect for judiciary in the cases like charges of having dispropotionate assets against justice Dinakaran and suggests for corrective measures. ** Law and Justice-Judges.
168 SITAPATI, Vinay Courting scrutiny. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Gives a critical view on the procedure of judicial appointments in India. ** Law and Justice-Judges.
-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
169 BORBORA, Arup Declaration of assets and higher judiciary. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Opines on the Chief Justice of India's initiative for voluntary mechanism for declaration of assets by Supreme Court judges. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Accountability.
170 Get cracking(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses about the provisions in the Judges(Inquiry) Bill, scheduled to be introduced in winter session of Parliament. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Accountability.
171 PRASHANT BHUSHAN Judicial accountability: Asset disclosures and beyond. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.37), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 8-11
Deals with the issue of asset disclosure of judges in India. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Accountability.
172 SURYA PRAKSH, A Opaque judiciary. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
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-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Raises the concern over judiciary's insular approach to judicial appointment. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Accountability.
-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL REFORMS
173 For speedy justice(Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Discusses the reasons behind proposed legal reforms. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Reforms.
LINGUISTICS -LANGUAGE POLICY-(INDIA)
174 SENGUPTA, Papia Endangered languages: some concerns. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.32), 2009(8.8.2009): P. 17-19
Emphasises the need to formulate policies for protecting the endangered scheduled, non-scheduled and official languages to preserve linguistic diversity of India. ** Linguistics-Language Policy-(India).
MASS MEDIA -FILMS-FILM AWARDS
175 VASUDEV, Aruna India is in need of robust National awards. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(20.9.2009) ** Mass Media-Films-Film Awards.
-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
176 GUPTA, Shekhar Stop fighting the 1962 war. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Raises concern over the media hype over the Chinese incursions in India. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
-RADIO AND TELEVISION
177 GHOSE, Bhaskar Television at 50. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 88-89
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-RADIO AND TELEVISION
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the advent of television in India and also assesses the performance of Doordarshan during these years. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
178 Green channels(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses the deluge of Islamic evangelist Channels that are arriving illegally in Indian homes and the lapse on the part of Information and Broadcasting Ministry to curb it. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
179 SHUKLA, Archna Doordarshan, half a century later. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Analyses that largets broadcast network in the world 'Doordarshan' is crippled by inefficiencies. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
MIGRATION -HUMAN TRAFFICKING
180 BANERJEE, Asmita Problem of human trafficking. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009) ** Migration-Human Trafficking.
PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATORS-(INDIA)
181 Calling To Account(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Suggests to have stringent guidelines regarding appointments to Parliamentary panels and other executive bodies lest the Parliamentarians fall into conflicts of interests. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India).
-LOK SABHA
182 SHAFI RAHMAN House-warming party. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.33), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 37-39
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-LOK SABHA
Overviews the functioning of the first session of the 15th Lok Sabha. ** Parliament-Lok Sabha.
PETROLEUM
183 JISHNU, Latha Blockages in the gas pipeline. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Discusses that the lack of transparency in gas pipeline projects and the absence of regulatory authority for the gas market. ** Petroleum.
184 KETKAR, S P Petroleum product pricing and subsidies. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses that the losses incurred by Oil Marketing Companies are due to highly subsidised petroleum products ** Petroleum.
-GAS
185 AIYAR, Shankhar At war again. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.33), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 24-31
Discusses the ongoing controversy about a gas contract between Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Anil Ambani's Reliance Natural Resources Ltd. (RNRL). ** Petroleum-Gas.
186 KELKAR, Vijay Towards a new natural gas policy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.36), 2009(5.9.2009): P. 8-10
Emphasises the need to formulate New Gas Policy to drive the global economy. ** Petroleum-Gas.
-OIL EXPLORATION
187 CHANDRASHEKHAR, C P What price profits? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P.
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-OIL EXPLORATION
29-31
Critically examines Government's new exploration and licensing policy under which private players are allowed to exploit India's limited oil and natural gas resources through production showing contracts at the cost of public exchequer. ** Petroleum-Oil Exploration.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA)
188 SANGHVI, Vir No room for outsiders in Indian politics. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009)
Discusses the recent trends indicating entry of family members in the politics. ** Politics and Government-(India).
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
189 SAM RAJAPPA Tiger tamed, lion roars. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009) LTTE: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Raises concern over Human Rights violation of Sri Lankan Tamils after the defeat of LTTE. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
-COALITION POLITICS
190 Pragmatism wins(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(25.9.2009)
Expresses views on seat sharing arrangement in Maharashtra between Congress and Nationalist Congress Party(NCP) in view of coming Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics.
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
191 AKBAR, M J This austerity is all an eyewash. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
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-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
Questions the austerity drive of the UPA Government. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India).
-NATIONAL INTEGRATION-SECULARLISM
192 GUHA, Ramachandra Beauty of compromise. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(26.9.2009)
Opines that excess of secularism may be as problematic as bigotry. ** Politics and Government-National Integration- Secularlism.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA)
193 SUDARARAMAN, Shankari China and Xinjiang. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(16.9.2009)
Expresses views on the ethnic crisis in China's Xinjiang province. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China).
194 WINES, Michael Who will succeed Hu? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(16.9.2009)
Focuses on Chinese Central Committee meet to decide China's next leader in 2012 in place of Hu Jintao. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
195 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Anti anti-hypocrisy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Focuses on the austerity drive among political parties in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
196 PUNJ, Balbir K Real cost of austerity. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009) UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Discusses the reasons and the futility of austerity drive
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
initiated by the UPA Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
197 SANGHVI, Vir Phase out extravagance from politics. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Comments on austerity drive of UPA Government and suggests an end to ostentation and extravagance. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
198 SHAILJA CHANDRA Erosion of a tradition. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Comments on the austerity drive initiated by the UPA Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
199 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Cattle twitter. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(19.9.2009)
Comments that if the UPA Government is really serious about cutting down wasteful expenditure it should go beyond mere symbolism. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
200 JAIN, Sandhya UPA's disastrous J&K(Jammu and Kashmir) policy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Discusses concessions given by Indian Government to separtists in the backdrop of Pakistan's move to integrate Northern Area Islamic Republic. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
201 JOSHI, Arun Autumn of disquiet. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Discusses the recent gunfights and rising incidents of infiltration in the Kashmir valley and warns of violent times ahead. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
202 RAJESH, Y P Urban limits. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Analyses the political condition in Mumbai Metropolitan Region in the context of upcoming Assembly polls. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Maharashtra).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
203 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Battle for turf. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No. 16), 2009(16.8.2009): P. 33-35
Speculates over the impact of Rita Joshi episode on the forthcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP
204 RAGHUNATHA, T N BJP's 2020 agenda. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2008(29.9.2008)
Discusses Bhartiya Janata Party's 'Mahrashtra Vision- 2020', a blueprint of its development plans for the State, ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
205 Some cheer for BJP in bad times(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009) BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party.
Discusses the success of BJP in recent Assembly elections ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS
206 ZIEGFELD, Adam How can the Congress make it on its own? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Critically evaluates Congress party's coalition politics in Maharashtra in the context of coming Assembly elections in the State. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
207 Communist Parties lost their way in Indian polity and economy. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS(NEW DELHI), V.50(No. 12), 2009(Jul, 2009): P. 12-15 ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
208 RAI CHOUDHURI, Dipanjan Political struggle within the CPI-M. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 13-14 ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-RSS
209 GHOSH, Sailendra Nath Hinduism undermines the pristine value of Hinduism. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 23-25; 32
Brings into light the RSS misconception on Hinduism, reiterating the unique features of Hindu faith. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-RSS.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
210 DUTT, Barkha Back to basics. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Emphasises the need for public accountability and transparency in political system. ** Public Administration.
211 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Keeping it simple. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Suggests the ways for better public accountability. ** Public Administration.
-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY
212 JOGINDER SINGH New face of babudom? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2008(21.9.2008)
Deals with the issue related to recommendation for
** - Keywords 40
-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY
raising retirement age and suggests that it should be outrightly rejected. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.
-CORRUPTION
213 ALEXANDER, P C Book corrupt babus, but after due process. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(23.9.2009)
Suggests measures to curb corruption among public servants. ** Public Administration-Corruption.
214 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili High growth to counter corruption. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Discusses about the link between the high economic growth and corruption at high level. ** Public Administration-Corruption; Economic Growth.
215 Corruption case(Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Raises concern over large number of pending corruption cases for trial in CBI Courts due to shortages of CBI Courts. ** Public Administration-Corruption.
216 Time to act (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.9.2009)
Stresses upon the need to curb corruption in the administration and specially on the inadequacy of existing legal provisions and procedure to tackle the problem. ** Public Administration-Corruption.
-LAW AND ORDER
217 KHOSLA, Madhav Minutes on death row. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Expresses views on Supreme Court's concern on late disposal of mercy petitions by Government. ** Public Administration-Law and Order.
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-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY
218 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas NE security coordination: A delayed step. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Raises concern over late information of Regional Coordination Centre for the security related issues of North East region. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.
219 Tall talk on terror(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Comments on Home Minister's assessment of country's internal security situation at the annual conference of Deputy General of Police and Inspector General of Police of State police forces. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE
220 Guarding our protectors(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Applauds the Home Minister's proposal for bringing police reforms. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
221 Reforming police(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(19.9.2009)
Highlights the importance of bringing police reforms so as to deal with the internal security of the country effectively. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
-LAW AND ORDER-PRISONS
222 NRIAME, Nakaulang Jail reforms. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(27.9.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Prisons.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM
223 BALMIKI PRASAD SINGH Would terrorism become a thing of the past (when and how) MAN AND DEVELOPMENT (CHANDIGARH), V. 31(No. 2), 2009 (Jun, 2009): P. 1-8 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(AFGHANISTAN)
224 LODHI, Maleeha Frontier providence. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Expresses concern over the worsening situation of counter insurgency in Afghanistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Afghanistan).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
225 RAGHAVAN, R K Action not taken. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No. 14), 2009(16.8.2009): P. 97-98
Critically examines Maharashtra Government's decision not to make the Pradhan Committee Report public and its impact on police effectiveness. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN)
226 HAIDER ALI HUSSEN MULLICK Armed and even more dangerous. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Reveals that the Pakistani Talibans are regrouping themselves for a major terrorist attack in India after Mumbai terror attack. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS
227 DASGUTA, Swapan Absolving Maoist of their crimes. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009)
Questions the controversy over the arrest of Kobad Ghandhy, an ideologue and Politburo member of outlawed CPI(Maoist). ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
228 Fix command issues in anti-Maoist drive(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.9.2009)
** - Keywords 43
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS
Advocates the command structure of operations involving the Centre and Maoist terror affected States with firm up modalities to jointly work to purge Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
229 PRAKASH SINGH No short cut to success. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Suggests that competent political leadership and police force along with paramilitary forces can tackle the naxal problem. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
230 SAHNI, Ajai In a hurry, but going nowhere. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Discusses about growing Maoist menace and Government's strategic response to the insurgency across wide areas in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
231 SENGUPTA, Arjun Naxal violence is a cry to be heard. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(21.9.2009)
Contemplates that the age-old Naxal problem can be resolved only by having genuine negostiations with them. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders.
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-MANIPUR)
232 BHAT, Anil Manipur crying for help. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(18.9.2009)
Expresses concern over the deteriorated security and the law and order situation in Manipur. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Manipur).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIP SECURITY
233 UPRETI, Deepak K VIP security: Will Chidu succeed in his mission? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(16.9.2009)
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-LAW AND ORDER-VIP SECURITY
Discusses whether Union Home Minister P Chidambram will succeed in overhauling the VIP security. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-VIP Security.
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
234 DOGRA, Bharat Strengthening Panchayat Raj. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009) ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
235 KAR, Samit Revamping the nonseries of rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V. 57(No. 11), 2009(Sep.2009): P. 33-35
Discusses the need to revamp the Gram Panchayats for rural development. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government; Rural Development.
236 RANBIR SINGH Feudal roots. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 17-20
Examines the strong hold of khap Panchayats over Jat- dominated villages in Harayana. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
PUBLIC HEALTH
237 BANERJEE, Abhijit Doctored service. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Compares the healthcare system of India and America and focuses on the inequality prevalent between the two. ** Public Health.
238 HALARNKAR, Samar That winning feeling. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Contemplates that a handful of sports' champions and a rising fitness mania could make India a sporting nation by 2015. ** Public Health.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
239 URMILESH SINGH Health Infrastructure in Rural India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(July.2009): P. 48-50
Focuses on the health infrastructure in rural areas and discusses initiatives and programmes launched by Government for public health. ** Public Health.
-DISEASES-AIDS
240 McNEIL, Donald G AIDS vaccine shows some success in trials. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(25.9.2009) ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS.
-DISEASES-SWINE FLU
241 DATTA, Damayanti How long will it last? INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.34), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 10-14
Discusses the spread of cases of Swine Flu and the dangers related to it. ** Public Health-Diseases-Swine Flu.
242 Panic on the pandemic (Editorial). ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 5-6
Pleads for not spreading panic and appeals the public to help the Government to tackle pandemic swine flu. ** Public Health-Diseases-Swine Flu.
-VACCINES
243 Towards effective H1N1 vaccine(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Discusses the progress in making safe and effective vaccines for H1N1 virus and suggests further improvement needed in the vaccine. ** Public Health-Vaccines.
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PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -BOOKS
244 NIGAM, P K Jinnah and Nehru. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 9-10
Gives a critical appraisal of BJP leader Jaswant Singh's book on Jinnah. ** Publishers and Publishing-Books.
RELIGION -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM
245 AKBAR, M J Anger and Assertion. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No. 34), 2009(27.8.2009): P. 36-38
Discusses the change in political matrix of electoral politics of Muslims in the backdrop of their poor development and poor representation in centre. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam.
246 JAHIDUL ISLAM KHAN Eid-ul-Fitre: The joy of breaking fast. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(21.9.2009) ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
247 SHERMAN, Martin Indo-Israeli initiative for the development of rural sector in India. MAN AND DEVELOPMENT (CHANDIGARH), V. 31(No. 2), 2009(Jun, 2009): P. 9-20 ** Rural Development.
-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
248 GHATE, Prabhu Debating in a knowledge vaccum. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Throws light on the design and implementation issues related to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
249 JEAN DREZE Employment guarantee or slave labour. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
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-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
Discusses about the problem of delays in wage payments under National Rural Employment Guarantee programme. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
250 PANAGARIYA, Arvind More bang for the buck. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Analyses the performance of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and concludes that direct cash transfer is better way to help the poor. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
-RURAL FINANCE
251 ANU MUHAMMAD Grameen and microcredit: A tale of corporate success. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.35), 2009(29.8.2009): P. 35-42
Tries to realise that the microcredit programme of Grameen Bank is an effective tool for alleviating poverty and empowering women. ** Rural Development-Rural Finance.
-RURAL HEALTH
252 DESAI, Sapna Keeping the health in Health Insurance. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.38), 2009(19.9.2009): P. 18-21
Focuses on the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana and National Rural Health Mission having the potential to transform the health and financial security of poor households. ** Rural Development-Rural Health.
253 DUGGAL, Ravi Sinking flagship and health budgets in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 14-17
Comments at the failure of National Rural Health Mission Programme because the States have responded by reducing expenditure on health. ** Rural Development-Rural Health.
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-RURAL HEALTH
254 MOHANTY, Bidyut Swine, Panchayats and NRHM. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V. 47(No. 39), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 15-17 NRHM: National Rural Health Mission.
Urges all the health functionaries to come together to start awareness programme on Swine Flu among villagers so as to reduce the intensity of the fatal disease well in time. ** Rural Development-Rural Health; Swine flu.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
255 RAJASEKARAN, G Great opportunity for Indian science. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Discusses about India based Neutrino Observatory(INO) and urges Central and State Government of Tamil Nadu to work fast on it. ** Science and Technology.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
256 BALACHANDRAN, G Splitting atoms, not hairs. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Contemplates that the doubts over the success of Pokhran- II can be resolved by placing pre- and post- test data before a group of Indian scientists. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Development-(India).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND FUELS
257 KARLSSON, Bengt G Nuclear lives: Uranium mining, indigenous peoples and development in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.34), 2009(22.8.2009): P. 43-49
Duscusses the unfolding controversy relating to uranium mining in the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Materials and Fuels.
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-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY
258 BIDWAI, Praful Debate over H-bomb 'fizzle'. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Claims that if India really believes in a nuclear weapons free world, it should proceed towards regional and global nuclear disarmament in the context of the recent controversy on India's nuclear hydrogen bomb capacity. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA)
259 Bigger isn't better(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.9.2009)
Discusses about the controversy over the success of Pokhran-II test. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
260 RAJARAMAN, R Fizzle doesn't really matter. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(16.9.2009)
Discusses about the controversy over the effectiveness of India's nuclear deterrent and suggests to cocentrate more to ensure survivability of the fission weapons. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
261 SANTHANAM, K and PARTHASARTHI, Ashok Pokhran-II thermonuclear test, a failure. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Highlights the technical facts of Pokhran-II and concludes that the thermonuclear test was a failure. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
262 SUBRAHMANYAM, K and ARUNACHALAM Deterrence and explosive yield. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(21.9.2009)
Claims that reliability and survivability of weapon platforms are important determinants in validating nuclear deterrence and India should pursue mission for global elimination of nuclear weapons along with deterrence policy. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
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-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(PAKISTAN)
263 Dr Strangelove tells more(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Deals with the evidence provided by Abdul Qadeer Khan to prove China-Pakistan nuclear axis and questions claim of nuclear proliferation and acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (Pakistan).
264 PARTHASARTHY, G Partners in proliferation. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Analyses about Pakistan's intention to expand its nuclear arsnal and suggests that it has a religious dimension. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (Pakistan).
-SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
265 SINHA, Bikash Forward at breakneck speed. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(17.9.2009)
Highlights that Indian scientists have earned a prestigious place in world's scientific community in the effort to recreate the Big Bang. ** Science and Technology-Scientific and Industrial Research.
-SPACE RESEARCH
266 MITRA, Chandan Waiting for moondrops. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.9.2009)
Hails the finding of water on moon and discusses prospects after this discovery. ** Science and Technology-Space Research.
267 Yes, there's water on the moon(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Discusses the detection of water molecules on the surface of moon. ** Science and Technology-Space Research.
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-SPACE RESEARCH-(INDIA)
268 Amazing success(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Applauds Indian Space Research Organisation's initiative that led to discovery of water on moon and also discusses future prospects having opened up for the organisation. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
269 ISRO, at last, has much to rejoice(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(25.9.2009)
Expresses views on the finding of water on the lunar surface by ISRO's Chandrayaan-I spacecraft. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
270 Over the Moon with mission(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Discusses about the discovery of water on the lunar surface by India's first moon mission and argues that evidence of water is not an invitation to colonise. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
271 Space, the big market(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009) ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation.
Discusses the successful launch of India's Oceansat-2 remote sensing satellite and six nano satellites from Germany, Turkey and Switzerland by ISRO. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
272 VENKATESWARAN, T V Asking for the moon. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.9.2009)
Appreciates Indian scientists for Chandrayaan's findings of water on the moon. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India).
-SPACE RESEARCH-ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
273 Keeping watch over the oceans(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(25.9.2009)
Applauds the successful launch of Oceansat-2 Satellites by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-Artificial Satellites.
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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING
274 SEN, Amratya Unequal country. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V. 34(No.34), 2009(17.8.2009): P. 18-20
Discusses to generate public resources for eliminating removable social injustices. ** Social Policy and Planning.
-BACKWARD CLASSES
275 DUTT, Anuradha Did Mandal mislead us? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Raises the issue of estimate of Rural Development Ministry survey of other backward classes in the backdrop of proposal of Union Law Minister's proposal of enumerating caste in national census. ** Social Policy and Planning-Backward Classes.
-CASTE SYSTEM
276 RAJALAKSHMI, T K In the name of honour. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 4-11
Expresses concern over the khap Panchayats' decision regarding the killing of young couples who marry inviolation of traditional family norms. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System.
277 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Death by decree. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P.12-13
Draws the attention towards the incidents of honour killings which are rampant in Uttar Pradesh. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System.
-CHILD WELFARE
278 RAVINDRAN, Visa Secure their childhood. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Raises concern over providing secure environment to
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-CHILD WELFARE
children for their overall development. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare.
-MINORITIES
279 AKBER AYUB Reasons why Indian Muslims lay behind. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.9.2009)
Tries to find out the reasons behind the backwardness of Indian Muslims. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities.
-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
280 RAGHAVAN, R K Race and policing. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 90-92
Sparks debates over the police's handling of African Professor in the USA. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.
281 TELTUMBDE, Anand Race or caste discrimination is a universal concern. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 34), 2009(22.8.2009): P. 16-18 ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.
-UNTOUCHABILITY
282 SARUKKAI, Sundar Phenomenology of untouchability. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 37), 2009(12.9.2009): P. 39-48
Explores the philosophical foundations of untouchability through an analysis of the 'phenomenology of touch'. ** Social Policy and Planning-Untouchability.
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
283 NOORANI, A G Flawed inquiry. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 35-40
Critically examines the Inquiry Commission's report on
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-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
the Shopian incident. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women.
-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION
284 AGNES, Flavia Twice shy. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.9.2009)
Comments that the recent ruling of Bombay High Court on maintenance rights and bigamy strikes a blow for women's dignity. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition.
SPORTS -COMMONWEALTH GAMES
285 KALYANI SHANKAR Messy state of affairs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.9.2009)
Highlights the poor preparation for Commonwealth Games and lapses on the part of State and Central Government. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games.
286 PHADNIS, Aditi Don't fear, I'm here. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.9.2009)
Expresses views on Suresh Kalmadi's assurance that infrastructure for the Commonwealth Games 2010 will be ready in time. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games.
287 Wake up call(Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(17.9.2009)
Discusses the critical evaluation of the Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) and Commonwealth Games Co-ordination Commission of the preparations of the 19th Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games.
-OLYMPIC GAMES
288 Can India? Will India?(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.9.2009)
Comments on the statement made by Delhi Chief Minister
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-OLYMPIC GAMES
Sheila Dikshit for getting the State ready for the Olympics in 2024. ** Sports-Olympic Games.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-AIRPORTS
289 MEHTA, Capt D C Airports sector taking off. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Jul.2009): P. 45-47
Discusses various systems like communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) infrastructure or the Air Traffic Management (ATM) required for effective infrastructure development of airports. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Airports.
-AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
290 VENKATESAN, R Should the Air India Maharaja be awarded his Privy Purse? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.32), 2009(8.8.2009): P. 33-37
Attempts to measure the changes in productivity at the troubled Air India and compares its performance with that of the private airlines. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
-RAILWAYS-METRO RAILWAYS
291 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajay Ashirwad Metro crash. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No. 16), 2009(16.8.2009): P. 42-45
Expresses concern over the latest accidents in the Delhi Metro Rail Project and also highlights the need to make the contractors more accountable. ** Transportation-Railways-Metro Railways.
-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROAD ACCIDENTS
292 VENKATESAN, V Lessons from a case. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V. 24(No.17), 2009(28.8.2009): P. 44-46
Reiterates the importance of the High Court's ruling on
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-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROAD ACCIDENTS
the BMW hit-and-run case for the students of criminal law as well as practitioners of sting journalism. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Road Accidents.
-TRANSPORT POLICY
293 BADAMI, Madhav G Urban Transport Policy as if people and the environment mattered: Pedestrian accessibility the first step. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 43-51
Discusses the problems of the rapid growth in motor vehicles and their socio-economic and environmental impact in urban areas. ** Transportation-Transport Policy.
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-IMF
294 ARUN, T K Don't leave regulation to the experts. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.9.2009)
Highlights the suggestions made by IMF for regulation on securtinisation in its report on financial stability. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-IMF.
-UN SECURITY COUNCIL
295 NPT cannot be forced on India(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.9.2009)
Comments on the rejection of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1887 by India in context with Non proliferation Treaty(NPT). ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Security Council.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
296 VAIDYA, Chetan Market-Based Financing of Urban infrastructure. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V. 53, 2009(Jul,.2009): P. 21-25
Suggests to adopt a market based approach to financing urban infrastructure and linking it with Jawahar Lal Nehru Urban Renewable Mission to achieve decentralisation
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT
objective. ** Urban Development.
-CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-SLUM AND SLUM CLEARANCE
297 SHAILJA CHANDRA Take care of the basics first. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(20.9.2009)
Discusses the problems of urban slums in the backdrop of Central Government assistance to States to end urban slums. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-Slum and Slum Clearance.
-HOUSING
298 SIKLIGAR, P C Indira Awwas Yojana in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. MAN AND DEVELOPMENT (CHANDIGARH), V. 31(No.2), 2009(Jun, 2009): P. 101-116 ** Urban Development-Housing.
WATER MANAGEMENT -IRRIGATION
299 SUD, Surinder Irrigation in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.53, 2009(Jul, 2009): P. 34-36
Discusses the expansion of irrigation infrastructure in India and initiative like Bharat Nirman for the creation of irrigation capacity. ** Water Management-Irrigation.
-RIVER WATER LINKS
300 RANGANATHAN, Malini and Others Piped water supply to Greater Bangalore: putting the cart before the horse? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No. 33), 2009(15.8.2009): P. 53-62
Examines the Greater Bangaluru water and sanitation Project aiming to extend piped water from the Cauvery to over two million residents in peri-urban Bangaluru. ** Water Management-River Water Links.
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