Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 16-31 March 2012 No.6
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL CREDIT-(INDIA)
1 KULKARNI, Prabhakar Farm sector loans: A reality check. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to reconsider the credit reliefs proclaimed in the Union Budget 2012-13 for the benefit of farmers. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Credit-(India); Union Budget- (India).
-ANIMAL HUSBANDRY-CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
2 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Sacred cow. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.14-18
Expresses concern over the implementation of the Gau-Vansh Vadh Pratished (Sanshodhan) Vidheyak in Madhya Pradesh. ** Agriculture-Animal Husbandry-Cruelty to Animals; Cow Slaughter.
-FARMS AND FARMERS
3 GOGOI, Gunjan Integrated farming for nutritional security. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Highlights the advantages of an integrated farming system ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers.
-FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS' SUICIDE
4 CHATTOPADHYAY, Suhrid Sankal Distress and death. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.33-37
Raises concern over rise in cases of farmers' committing suicide in West Bengal. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers' Suicide; Agriculture Prices; Agriculture Policy-(India-West Bengal).
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-FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS’ SUICIDE
5 MUKHERJEE, Uddalak Few more deaths in the granary that feeds Bengal. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(22.3.2012)
Identifies the causes of farmers' suicide in Burdwan District of West Bengal. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers’ Suicide.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE
6 SARMA, Jayanta Kumar Man-animal conflict. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Gives suggestions on the scheme to reduce man-animal conflict in India. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA)
7 BANDOPADHYAY, Jayanta and ROY, Tapas Political challenge of an intensifying conflict over land ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012(18.2.2012): P.22-25
Discusses about the salient features of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India).
-NATURAL RESOURCES
8 VASUDEV, P M Natural resources need to be treated as public assets. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.3.2012) ** Agriculture-Natural Resources.
-PEST CONTROL
9 EVA SIRI NATHSINGHJI Movement menance: Ghost called Glyphosate. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.30), 2012(11.2.2012): P.13-14
Reiterates about the environmental , agronomic and health consequences of the using Glyphosate chemical in farming in the United States and European Countries. ** Agriculture-Pest Control.
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BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BHAGAT SINGH
10 IRFAN HABIB, S Unfinished legacy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Pays tribute to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BHAGAT SINGH.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-AZHIKODE, SUKUMAR
11 MADHAVAN, H S Kerala's voice. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.115-117
Pays tribute to a Keralite prolific public speaker, literary critic and Communist Party of India(Marxists) leader Sukumar Azhikode. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-AZHIKODE, Sukumar.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-DRAVID, RAHUL
12 GUHA, Ramachandra Man and the persona. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(24.3.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of Rahul Dravid in Indian Cricket. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-DRAVID, Rahul.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-TIRKEY, DILIP
13 MALIK, Ashok Indian story we don't hear often. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.3.2012)
Comments on the nomination of former Indian Hockey team Captain Dilip Tirkey to Rajya Sabha. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-TIRKEY, Dilip.
CENSUS AND POPULATION -POPULATION POLICY-(CHINA)
14 HOLDSTOCK, Nick China dresses up one-child policy with softer slogans. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Comments on the norms relating to China's population
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CENSUS AND POPULATION -POPULATION POLICY-(CHINA)
policy. ** Census and Population-Population Policy-(China).
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-MYANMAR)
15 BHATIA, Rajiv Myanmar's future is now. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Myanmar. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Myanmar).
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
16 IJAZ NABI Lifting up the Indo-Pak trade game. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Discusses about the possibilities of new liberalised trade regime between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
17 ANTONY, M J Put transparency first. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Argues against Union Government's first come, first served policy on 2G telecom spectrum allocation scheme. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
18 JHUNJHUNWALA, Ashok Think beyond telecom as money spinner. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Gives suggestions on the telecom spectrum allocation policy of the Government. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
-TELECOMMUNICATIONS
19 SHANTI BHUSHAN Why the Supreme Court is right about Vodafone. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
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-TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Discusses the issue of Vodafone tax case. ** Communications-Telecommunications; Taxation-(India).
COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT
20 GUHA THAKURTA, Paranjoy and CHATURVEDI, Subi Corporatisation of the media. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012 (18.2.2012): P.10-13
Discusses about implications of the media deal signed between Reliance Industries Limited's Network 18 group and Eenadu group. ** Company Affairs and Management; Media.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -CULTURAL HERITAGE
21 BHATIA, Gautam Don't look to UNESCO for salvation. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Discusses about the proposal of Indian city becoming a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recognised World Heritage City. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Heritage.
DEFENCE -ARMY-ARMY AND CIVIL RELATIONS-(INDIA)
22 PHADNIS, Aditi Battle of wills. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Discusses the army and civil relations in the wake of ongoing conflict between the Government and Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh. ** Defence-Army-Army and Civil Relations-(India).
-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
23 JASWANT SINGH Governance, please. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Discusses about the issue relating to the date of birth of Chief of Army Satff, General V K Singh.
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-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
-DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA)
24 RAJESH SINGH Defending the indefensible. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to increase in allocating funds for defence forces to be equipped with the modern arms and ammunitions. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(India).
-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA)
25 SUBRAMANIAM, Arjun Non-Alignment 2.0 TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to re-evaluate strategic policy of India. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).
-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA)
26 GUPTA, Shekhar Ministry of indefensible. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Comments on the corrupt practices involved in defence procurement. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption.
27 JOSEPH, Josy Clear and present danger. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to address the corrupt practices involved in defence purchase. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India).
28 MALHOTRA, Inder General's labyrinth. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Discusses about the corrupt practices involved in defence purchase. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption- (India).
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-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA)
29 MANVENDRA SINGH Don't shoot the messenger. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Supports Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh for raising the issue of procurement of Tatra trucks for Indian Army. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Army.
30 MEHTA, Ashok Penchant for controversy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Focuses on the prevailing malpractices in defence purchase. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption- (India).
31 PAI, Nitin Battle behind the lines. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Discusses about redefining civil and military relationship in the backdrop of ongoing conflict raised between Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh and Ministry of Defence. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption- (India).
32 SEEMA MUSTAFA General chaos. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(30.3.2012)
Gives an opinion on prevailing malpractices in defence purchase. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India); Corruption- (India).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
33 PANT, Harsh V Complex exit plan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.3.2012)
Gives an opinion on the United States plan to exit troops from Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
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ECONOMIC GROWTH -(CHINA)
34 KHOR, Martin Fight for status: Is China a developing country? FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.30), 2012(11.2.2012): P.11-13
Pleads China to retain the status of developing country for the sake of other developing countries in view of the United States' pressure on China to take responsibility of a developed country. ** Economic growth-(China).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(ASIA)
35 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Emerging Asia next? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.41-43
Anticipates the possibility of onset of economic recession in Asia with special reference to India and China after witnessing the same in the United States and Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Asia).
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
36 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria High growth, steep poverty fall. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Opines that rapid Gross Domestic Product is antidote for poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
37 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Poverty has truly fallen: It's no statistical fudge. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Comments on the observation made on the Planning Commission's criteria to assess poverty line in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
38 D'SOUZA, Dilip It just doesn't add up. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Comments on the Planning Commission's criteria to assess poverty in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
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-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
39 DEV, S Mahendra Usefulness of poverty data. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012) ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
40 MATHUR, Ajeet N Search for inclusive growth amidst exclusive appropriation in Manipur. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.61-66
Analyses the underplay between market, democracy and governance in Manipur. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
41 MUKHOPADHYAY, Partha Reading beyond the lines. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Discusses about the Planning Commission's criteria for estimating poverty line in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
42 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Myths about poverty lines. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Comments on the Planning Commission's criteria for setting of poverty line in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
43 SAINATH, P To fix BPL, nix CPL. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.3.2012) BPL: Below Poverty Line, CPL: Corporate Plunder Line.
Questions the methodologies used to define poverty line by Planning Commission of India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
44 SENGUPTA, Jayshree Why a lower poverty line? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Criticises Planning Commission's criteria on poverty line in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
45 THORAT, Sukhadeo and DUBEY, Amaresh Has growth been socially inclusive during 1993-94 to 2009 10? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012
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-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
(10.3.2012): P.43-53
Examines the monthly per capita expenditure as per data released by the National Sample Survey to assess new poverty line. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
46 YECHURY, Sitaram It's a double error. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Comments on the new poverty estimates as released by the Planning Commission of India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA)
47 KHOSLA, Romi and SONI, Vikram Delhi-Mumbai corridor: A water disaster in the making? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.15-17
Discusses about proposed Delhi-Mumbai Industrial corridor project. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India); Industrial Development.
EDUCATION
48 TANVEER AHMAD DAR and KHAKI, Shumila Inequalities in literacy in Jammu and Kashmir. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012 (18.2.2012): P.73-76
Comments on the regional disparities in literacy level in Jammu and Kashmir. ** Education.
-EDUCATION EXPENSES-(INDIA)
49 CHATTERJEE, Ardhendu Divide and School. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(21.3.2012)
Demands to increase the grant in-aid for education. ** Education-Education Expenses-(India).
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-EDUCATION SYSTEM-(INDIA)
50 SENGUPTA, Meeta W India's education system belongs to the industrial age. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012) ** Education-Education System-(India).
-HIGHER EDUCATION-(INDIA)
51 GOSWAMI, Dulumoni Union Budget and higher education. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to invest more in higher Education Sector to meet the challenges of 21st century. ** Education-Higher Education-(India).
-PRIMARY EDUCATION-(INDIA)
52 CHOUDHURY, Rabindra Kr Ailing areas of primary education. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.3.2012) ** Education-Primary Education-(India).
-STUDENTS-VIOLENCE AND STUDENTS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
53 BANERJEE, Argha Apolitical campus. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.3.2012)
Deals with rising campus violence in colleges in West Bengal. ** Education-Students-Violence and Students-(India-West Bengal).
-TEXT BOOKS
54 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Communal curriculum. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.10-12
Throws light on the attempts of the Sangh Parivar at 'saffronising' education in the schools run by its affiliates. ** Education-Text Books; Curriculums; Hinduism; RSS.
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ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
55 BIDWAI, Praful Election verdict's real meaning. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Examines the results of Legislative Assembly elections held recently in five States. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India).
56 GHOSE, Sagarika New Amol Palekars. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Applauds the outcome of recently held Legislative Assembly elections in five States. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India).
57 SAIKH MD SABAH AL AHMED Assembly elections 2012: Random reflections! ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Assesses the performance of major national political parties in Legislative Assembly elections held recently in five States. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India).
58 SURYA PRAKASH, A Increasingly irrelevant. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Assesses the poor performance of Indian National Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India).
-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
59 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Fertilizer bungle: Real reason for Maya's defeat. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Analyses the reasons behind debacle of Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-BY ELECTIONS-(MYANMAR)
60 SCHRANK, Delphine Testing Burma's political dispensation. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(31.3.2012)
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-BY ELECTIONS-(MYANMAR)
Comments on the Parliamentary By-elections in Burma. ** Elections-By Elections-(Myanmar).
-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
61 ARUN, B S Election of a new President: No cakewalk for the Congress DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.3.2012)
Assesses the condition of Indian National Congress Party in the wake of upcoming Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
62 VIRA, Bhaskar and Others Negotiating trade-offs: Choices about ecosystem services for poverty alleviation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.67-75
Explores the prospects of the ecosystem services approach for natural resource management and poverty alleviation in India. ** Environment-Environmental Protection; Poverty.
FINANCE
63 KAWALJIT SINGH Sovereign Wealth Fund: How to become a global player. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.25), 2012(7.1.2012): P.12-14
Argues over the Government's proposal to create Sovereign Wealth Fund in India. ** Finance.
-BUDGET-(INDIA)
64 ALAGH, Yoginder K On the right path. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
65 BAGCHI, Amiya Kumar Inequitable path. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(21.3.2012)
Throws light on the important features of Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
66 BARU, Sanjaya Budget 2012: Good, not great. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.3.2012)
Comments on Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
67 BHALLA, Surjit S Second-worst budget ever. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Analyses the shortcomings of Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
68 CHOUDHURY, Rabindra Kr Fiscal alignment of Union Budget 2012-13. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(26.3.2012) ** Finance-Budget-(India).
69 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Cruel to be?.....kind. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Comments on the Budget speech delivered by the Union Minister of Finance in Parliament. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Speeches and Addresses- Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.
70 GORADIA, Prafull Budget fails to address core concerns. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Gives a critical view on Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
71 GURUMURTHY, S Budget at war with the Finance Minister. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
72 GURUMURTHY, S Budget that defies Finance Minister. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Gives a critical view on Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
73 JAITLEY, Arun Nothing more than an accounting statement. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Comments on the provisions of Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
74 KAPOOR, Raman Growth stimulus is a challenging environment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Evaluates the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
75 KIDWAI, Naina Lal Road to consolidation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
76 KOTHARI, S S Not really growth firendly. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(27.3.2012)
Analyses the tax provisions in Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Taxation-(India).
77 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Nothing to cheer. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.3.2012)
Comments on the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
78 MUKHOPADHYAY, Partha Passengers in waiting. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-BUDGET-(INDIA)
79 MUKHOPADHYAY, Sukumar Budget 2012 has some positive aspects, too. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012) ** Finance-Budget-(India).
80 MUNDLE, Sudipto Playing the growth card. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Comments on the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
81 RAJARAMAN, Indira This is not fiscal consolidation. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Discusses about the provisions in Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
82 RAO, S L Make or break budget. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(20.3.2012)
Expresses views on Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
83 SINHA, Yashwant It's cruel all the way. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
84 VENU, M K Bitting the subsidy bullet. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Analyses the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India).
85 YECHURY, Sitaram Downward slide in the summer of our discontent. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Examines critically the provisions of Union Budget 2012-13.
** Finance-Budget-(India).
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-BUDGET-(INDIA-ASSAM)
86 SARKAR, Subhrangshu Sekhar Assam budget 2012-13. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Urges Government of Assam to implement the promises made in Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India-Assam).
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
87 DEY, Durgesh Ranjan Foreign Direct Investment: Boon or bane? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.3.2012) ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment.
-MUTUAL FUNDS-(INDIA)
88 SARKAR, Shivaji Too obsessed with the stock market to see the big picture PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Argues that the proposed Rajiv Gandhi Equity Scheme may promote proliferation of money and will harm small investors. ** Finance-Mutual Funds-(India); Share Markets.
-TAXATION-(INDIA)
89 ANTONY, M J Cherry-picking case law. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Expresses views on the Government's proposal to pass the retrospective amendment to Income Tax Act in context of the Supreme Court's judgement on Vodafone issue. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
90 ARUN, T K Vodafone must pay tax. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Comments on the Government's proposal to pass retrospective amendment to Income Tax Act in the context of Supreme Court's judgement on Vodafone Issue. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
91 DAS GUPTA, Arindam Assessment of the revenue impact of state-level VAT in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012
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-TAXATION-(INDIA)
(10.3.2012): P.55-64 VAT: Value Added Tax. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
92 GORADIA, Shefali Mixed bag for PE funds. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012) PE: Private Equity.
Argues that the introduction of General Anti-Avoidance Rule and retrospective amendment to tax offshore transfers will increase uncertainity for foreign Private Equity Funds. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
93 PRASHANT BHUSHAN Legitimising tax avoidance. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.37-40
Discusses about tax avoidance strategies of the Government in the backdrop of Vodafone tax case. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
94 PURI, Rajinder Budget can make history ! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(18.3.2012)
Criticises Union Government for retrospective introduction and clarification to the Income Tax Act 1961 to retrieve tax from Vodafone company. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
95 SEN. Kumkum Retrospective amendments to tax laws- An ongoing battle. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Comments on the Government's proposal to pass retrospective amendments to Income Tax Act in view of Supreme Court's judgement on Vodafone Issue. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
96 SUNDARESAN, Somasekhar Is Supreme Court really the last word? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Expresses views on Union Government's proposal to pass retrospective amendment to Income Tax Act in the light of Supreme Court's judgement on Vodafone Issue. ** Finance-Taxation-(India); Telecommunications.
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FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
97 GHOSH, Jayati Recipe for disaster. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.96-97
Analyses the consequences of allowing multi-national companies to invest into Food Retail Sector. ** Food-Food Security; Foreign Direct Investment; Retail Sector.
98 SAINATH, P Food, the bad and the ugly. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Warns of an alarming drop in per capita foodgrain production. ** Food-Food Security.
99 SVEDBERG, Peter Reforming or replacing the public distribution system with cash transfers? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012 (18.2.2012): P.53-62 ** Food-Food Security; Public Distribution System.
100 WISE, Timothy Continuing food crisis: Global policy reforms lag. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.39-44
Suggests ways to solve the global food crisis. ** Food-Food Security.
-FOOD TECHNOLOGY
101 SARMAH, Moon Moon Scope for food processing industry in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.3.2012) ** Food-Food Technology.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIES-HANDLOOM INDUSTRY
102 DESHPANDE, Neeta Looming disaster. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.109-112
Highlights the plight of handloom weavers in Andhra Pradesh. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Handloom Industry.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-ASEAN)
103 JHA, Pankaj India's Look East Policy: Transforming rhetoric into substance, P.214-238, in. JHA, NALINIKANT AND SHUKLA, SUBHASH(ED): INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: EMERGING CHALLENGES, 2012 New Delhi, Pentagon Press. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN).
-(INDIA-BRAZIL)
104 PRAKASH, B S President Dilma's visit: India set to forge strong ties with Brazil. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.3.2012)
Deals with the visit of Brazil's first lady President Dilma Rousseff. ** International Relations-(India-Brazil).
105 ROUSSEFF, Dilma We're all in it together. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.3.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Focuses on the efforts being made to strengthen all types of relations between India and Brazil. ** International Relations-(India-Brazil); BRICS.
-(INDIA-CHINA)
106 DAS, Rup Narayan Sino-Indian relations: Calibrating sibling rivalry, P.124-127, in.
JHA, NALINIKANT AND SHUKLA, SUBHASH(ED): INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: EMERGING CHALLENGES, 2012 New Delhi, Pentagon Press. ** International Relations-(India-China).
107 RAJA MOHAN, C Future of friendship. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Discusses about prospects of relationship between India and China in the backdrop of Fourth Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa being held in New Delhi. ** International Relations-(India-China); BRICS.
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-(INDIA-IRAN)
108 PANT, Harsh V Getting off the fence. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Discusses the diplomatic relations between India and Iran ** International Relations-(India-Iran).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
109 JEHANGIR KARAMAT and TYAGI, Shashi No dispute about this. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to prevent future crisis between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
110 JHA, Nalinikant and SHUKLA, Subhash India and Pakistan: Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? P.162-174, in. JHA, NALINIKANT AND SHUKLA, SUBHASH(ED): INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: EMERGING CHALLENGES, 2012 New Delhi, Pentagon Press. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
111 NAYAR, Kuldip Time for Kashmir solution. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.3.2012)
Holds an opinion that the Governments of India and Pakistan should allow their people to meet each other and develop their region. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-(INDIA-SOUTH KOREA)
112 RAJA MOHAN, C Seoul searching. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Discusses about issues of concern between India and South Korea in the backdrop of forthcoming visit of India's Prime Minister to Seoul. ** International Relations-(India-South Korea).
-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
113 BANERJEE, Indranil India not anti-Lanka, it's pro-reconciliation. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(27.3.2012)
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-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
Comments on India's decision to support United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
114 DUTTA, Priyadarshi Sri Lanka's unending conflict. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Criticises India for supporting United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
115 JAIN, Sandhya India commits a terrible folly. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.3.2012) UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council.
Criticises Union Government's vote in favour of the United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution to censure Sri Lanka for alleged war crimes. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
116 MALHOTRA, Jyoti In Sri Lanka reversal, India goes with US. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Raises questions on India's vote in favour of United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
117 MOORTHY, N Sathiya India loses Lanka plot. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.3.2012) UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council.
Raises concern over India's vote in favour of United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
118 PERUMAL, Varatharaja Best to abstain. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Discusses about India's strategy to vote in favour of United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka.
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-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
119 SALMAN HAIDAR Human rights in Sri Lanka. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(27.3.2012)
Assesses the impact of India's vote in favour of the United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution to censure Sri Lanka for war crimes. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
-(INDIA-SYRIA)
120 ANEJA, Atul On the wrong side of history. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Discusses about India's stand over strategic developments around the politics of Syria. ** International Relations-(India-Syria).
-(IRAN-ISRAEL)
121 RUBIN, Barry Strike against Iran is a real possibility. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Expresses views on the possibility of air strike by the Israeli forces on Iran's nuclear installations. ** International Relations-(Iran-Israel).
-(UNITED STATES-SRI LANKA)
122 SCHAFFER, Teresita C Sri lanka's day of reckoning. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Discusses about the United States stand on the United Nations Human Rights Council's resolution on war crimes probe in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(United States-Sri Lanka); UNHRC.
-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
123 MUKHERJI, Indra Nath India's foreign economic policy: Challenges and prospects, P.257-273, in. JHA, NALINIKANT AND SHUKLA, SUBHASH(ED): INDIA'S FOREIGN
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-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)
POLICY: EMERGING CHALLENGES, 2012 New Delhi, Pentagon Press. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
124 RAJAN KUMAR Global shift of power and regional dimensions of India's security. JHA, NALINIKANT AND SHUKLA, SUBHASH(ED): INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: EMERGING CHALLENGES, 2012 New Dlehi, Pentagon Press. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
125 SHASHI SHEKHAR India's foreign policy requires re-jigging. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).
-INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES-(INDIA-CHINA)
126 MUKHERJEE, Amitava China's water war against India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Comments on dispute over building dams on Brahmaputra river between India and China. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes- (India-China).
-NEUTRALS AND NEUTRALITY
127 GHAREKHAN, Chinmaya R Rediscovering of Non-alignment. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Discusses about Non-alignment 2.0 as a foreign and strategic policy for India in the twenty first century. ** International Relations-Neutrals and Neutrality.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
128 BAJPAI, Kanti Weakest link in the BRICS chain. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Focuses on the outcome of the Fourth BRICS Summit held among the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in New Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
129 CHAULIA, Sreeram Needed: BRICS with mortar. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Suggests measures to make BRICS more effective in context of the Fourth Summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in New Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
130 CHELLANEY, Brahma BRICS in the wall. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Highlights the role of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa group of countries in international politics ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts BRICS.
131 DAS, Rup Narayan Cementing the BRICS: Collective action will determine its success. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.3.2012)
Assesses the challenges and opportunities for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa nations in the Fourth Summit in New Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
132 LADWIG, Walter Why BRICS has no force. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Highlights the issues to be discussed in the Fourth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Summit in New Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
133 SARAN, Samir and SHARAN, Vivan Banking on BRICS to deliver. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.3.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Focuses on agenda to be discussed at the Fourth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Summit in New Delhi ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts BRICS.
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
134 YAN, Zhang Powering the world. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Discusses about the salient features of the forthcoming Fourth Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Summit in New Delhi. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G20
135 BARU, Sanjaya Throwing BRICS at G-20. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012) International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
Emphasises to manage for cooperative solution of geo- economic shifts within the G-20 framework in the light of rising profile of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20; BRICS.
136 JOONG KEUN, Kim Beyond security, towards peace. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Focuses on the salient features of G20 Summit on nuclear security held in Seoul in the year 2010. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20; Nuclear Development.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT
137 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Elusive jobs. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.44-46
Depicts the dismal picture of world wide employment scenario as per the report released by International Labour Organisation. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment; ILO.
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-LABOUR LEGISLATION
138 DUTTA, Tina and PAL, Parthapratim Politics overpowering welfare: Unorganised Worker's Social Security Act 2008. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012 (18.2.2012): P.26-30 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Legislation.
-LABOUR POLICY-(INDIA)
139 SABHARWAL, Manish Putting India to work. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Talks about persisting labour law regime in the backdrop of arson and lockout at Orient Craft Limited in Gurgaon. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Policy-(India); Textile Industry.
-LABOUR POLICY-(UNITED STATES)
140 HALARNKAR, Samar Age of insourcing. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Highlights the impact of the United States labour policy against outsourcing likely to be on Indian labour market. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Policy-(United States); Manpower.
LAW AND JUSTICE
141 CHANDRACHUD, Abhinav Supreme Court's sincerity norm: Historical origins. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.26-30
Discusses about the criteria of appointment of Chief Justice of India. ** Law and Justice.
-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
142 CHAUDHARY, Yug Mohit Why Balwant Singh Rajoana shouldn't be hanged. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Discusses about the staying of hanging of Balwant Singh Rajoanawho was behind the assassination of the former Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh.
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-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment.
143 Deterrence is just a myth (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Holds an opinion about the efficacy of the death penalty in the light of capital punishment imposed on Balwant Singh Rajoana for assassination of the former Chief Minister of Punjab, Beant Singh. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment.
-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT-(CHINA)
144 BRADSHER, Keith China moves to halt organ harvesting. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.3.2012)
Deals with China's plan to end the practice of transplanting organs from executed prisoners. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(China).
-JUDICIARY
145 DATAR, Arvind P Overruling the judiciary. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Comments on the Government's proposal to nullify adverse judgement by making retrospective amendment to Income Tax Act, 1961. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary.
-LAW-HINDU LAW
146 BHANDARE, Namita To live happily ever after. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Focuses on the salient features of the Cabinet approved Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to amend the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. ** Law and Justice-Law-Hindu Law.
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MASS MEDIA -PRESS
147 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay Challenges newspapers face today. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.3.2012) ** Mass Media-Press.
MIGRATION
148 KHASNOBIS, H One world, many nations. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(28.3.2012)
Highlights implications of international migration to a country's security and stability. ** Migration.
-REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
149 KOUL, Lalit Kashmir's Hindus have survived ordeal. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Highlights the plight of Hindus of Jammu and Kashmir. ** Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation-(India-Jammu and Kashmir).
-REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION)
150 DWAIPAYAN Early solution to refugee problem needed. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Deals with refugee problem in North East States of India. ** Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation-(India-North East Region).
MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL
151 BAKSHI, Sanjay Hauling over the coals. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.3.2012)
Discusses about the legal battle between Children's Investment Fund of United Kingdom and Coal India Limited over the setting of international coal prices. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal.
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MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL
152 MITRA, Sanjay Uranium mining: Moving to catastrophe. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.30), 2012(11.2.2012): P.9-11
Discusses about the catastrophic effects of Uranium mining at Jaduguda in Jharkhand. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Mining; Environemnt.
PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES
153 RAJAGOPALAN, S Obama blames it on foreign hand. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Comments on the United States President Barack Obama's remark on blaming India and China for demanding more oil and pushing up world fuel prices. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA)
154 BHAGAT, Chetan New Indian politician. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Focuses on the qualities of leader to govern and manage Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-(India); Leadership.
-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
155 KATAKAM, Anupama From lab to field. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.25-29
Examines the reasons behind amending the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provisions for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 1991. ** Politics and Government-(India-Gujarat); Caste Politics; Housing; Property.
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-(INDIA-KARNATAKA)
156 VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED Saffron projects. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.30-32
Expresses concern over communal polarisation and saffronisation of Bharatiya Janata Party Government in view of revival of cow slaughter issue and ban on consumption of beef imposed in Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-(India-Karnataka); Hinduism; Religion and Politics.
-COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA)
157 BARMAN, Abheek What Federal front? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Comments on the emergence of coalition Government in India. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India).
158 KAPOOR, Coomi Nobody wants a poll. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Discusses the issues of contention between United Progressive Alliance and its coalition partners. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India).
159 MALHOTRA, Inder United we fall, divided we stand. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(21.3.2012)
Throws light on the challenges of coalition Government in India. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India).
160 PUNJ, Balbir K Biding time in office. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Observes that the differences between the allies of the United Progressive Alliance hampers good governance and development process. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India).
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-COALITION GOVERNMENT-UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE
161 CHANAKYA Call Mamata's bluff. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Focuses on the confrontation between coalition partner, leader of Trinamool Congress Party and the United Progressive Alliance Government. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-United Progressive Alliance.
162 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth It's official, the UPA is all at sea. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.3.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Discusses about the issues of contention faced by United Progressive Alliance Government. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-United Progressive Alliance.
-FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS
163 GUPTA, Shekhar States strike back. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Analyses the relationship between Centre and States in present political scenario. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations.
-FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
164 GUPTA, Smita Please, someone tell Mamatadi she is Chief Minister. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Pleads the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to cooperate with Central Government in taking decisions on important issues. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations-(India-West Bengal).
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
165 RAI CHAUDHURI, Dipanjan Game changer: Road to hell? FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.29), 2012(4.2.2012): P.10-12
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-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
Comments on the functioning of Government of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal).
-NATIONAL INTEGRATION-SECULARISM
166 GUHA, Ramachandra Letting Azad win. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Pleads the Government to withdraw 'pro-secular' schemes in view of no serious Hindu-Muslim riots witnessed for the last ten years. ** Politics and Government-National Integration- Secularism.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(AFGHANISTAN)
167 SWAMI, Praveen Afghanistan as 'Lost Cause'. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Focuses on the conflict between Afghanistan and the Western countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Afghanistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH)
168 HAROON HABIB Coup failed. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.55-57
Brings into focus the Bangladesh's Army's disclosure about the conspiracy to destablise Sheikh Hasina's Government in a military coup. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA-TIBET)
169 ARPI, Claude Karma will catch up with Hu. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Criticises the China's Tibet policy in the context of rise in self-immolation bid by Tibetian monks and nuns. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China-
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA-TIBET)
Tibet).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT)
170 CHERIAN, John Democracy on test. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.58-60
Discusses about the democratic transition after one year of revolution in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt); Democracy.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
171 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Rail Budget and crisis in UPA. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(21.3.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance.
Expresses views on the reports regarding growing dissidence between Indian National Congress Party and Trinamool Congress over announcement of hike in rail fares in Railway Budget 2012-13. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
172 KALYANI SHANKAR Bogus idea called the Third Front. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Comments on the speculation on the revival of the 'Third Front' in Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
173 MUSHTAQ UL HAQ AHMAD SIKANDER Women in conflict: Surviving and struggling in Kashmir. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.21-24
Discusses about the challenges being faced by the women in Jammu and Kashmir in the context of ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir); International Relations-(India- Pakistan).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
174 PAI, Sudha What's Akhilesh's economics ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Discusses about the challenges before Akhilesh Yadav, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
175 PRASAD, Chandrabhan Maya's big folly. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Examines the reasons behind the defeat of Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
176 BANERJEE, Sumanta Post-election blues in West Bengal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.10-13
Comments on Trinamool Congress Government's policies in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
177 MUKERJEE, Shikha Nobody's fighting for West Bengal's crying needs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Suggests Communist Party of India(Marxists) and Trinamool Congress to set aside their political differences for the development and prosperity of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
178 JOSHUA, Anita Breathing easy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.49-51
Examines political and military challenges before the Government of Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SAUDI ARABIA)
179 DIETL, Gulshan Saudi spring waits to arrive. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Envisages the progression of democracy in Saudi Arabia. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Saudi Arabia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA)
180 JHA, Prem Shankar Western lies aside, Assad takes Syria on democratic path. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.3.2012)
Focuses on the Western countries' response to Syrian President Basher al-Assad's proposal on General elections in Syria. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BAHUJAN SAMAJ PARTY
181 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri For UP's dalits, the sole leader. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Expresses views on the significance of traditional dalit supports for Mayawati and Bahujan Samaj Party in the context of Legislative Assembly elections held recently in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bahujan Samaj Party.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP
182 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh War by other means. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.4-9
Expresses concern over the Sangh Parivar's strategy to promote 'Hindutva-oriented' ideology at the social and cultural levels in Bharatiya Janata Party ruled States. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
183 TRIPATHI, Purnima S Guardians of faith. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.22-24
Criticises Bharatiya Janata Party and the Sangh Parivar for imposing Hindutva agenda on the people of Uttarakhand
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP
and Chhattisgarh violating their fundamental rights. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP; Religious Conversion; Curriculum; Text Books.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BSP
184 CHANAKYA Shades of maha Maya. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Focuses on the post election reflections of Bahujan Samaj Party's leader Mayawati's politics in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BSP.
185 WANKHEDE, Harish S What's next for Mayawati. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Discusses on the future of Bahujan Samaj Party after its defeat in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BSP.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
186 PATNAIK, Prabhat Left in decline. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.77-80
Discusses the reasons behind the decline of Communist Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-DMK
187 Why this Tamil Kolaveri now? (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Highlights the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam's politics behind playing Sri Lankan card for reckoning its position in United Progressive Alliance Government in the aftermath of 2G telecom spectrum case. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-DMK.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
188 AVERY, William Common touch. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.3.2012)
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
Highlights the common features between Mitt Romney who is struggling for the race in Presidential election in the United States and Rahul Gandhi as Prime Ministerial candidate in India respectively. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
189 CHERIAN, Devi Congress needs to get off its high horse. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Focuses on the reasons behind Indian National Congress Party's defeat in recently held Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
190 CHERIAN, Devi Time and need to overhaul Congress. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Comments on the defeat of Indian National Congress Party in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
191 MUKERJEE, Shikha Weak Congress trampled all over in West Bengal. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Assesses the performance of Indian National Congress Party in West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Assembly Elections-(India-West Bengal)
192 SEZHIYAN, Era Writing on the wall. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Analyses the condition of Indian National Congress Party in the light of Legislative Assembly elections held recently in Five States. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
-REGIONAL POLITICS
193 DASGUPTA, Swapan Calling the shots. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(16.3.2012)
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-REGIONAL POLITICS
Expresses views on the rise of regional parties and their significance in Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-Regional Politics.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
194 DASGUPTA, Swapan Sharing the rot. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(30.3.2012)
Expresses concern over prevailing malpractices among political parties in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-CORRUPTION-SCAMS
195 BHALLA, Surijit S Where donkeys fly. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Examines critically scam revealed by the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on Allocation of Coal Blocks and Augmentation of Coal Production. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams; Coal.
196 BHALLA, Surjit S Discounting the accounting. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Discusses about scam revealed by the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on Allocation of Coal Blocks and Augmentation of Coal Production. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams; Coal.
-LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
197 PRASAD, Chandrabhan Urgent need for change. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Raises concern over the prevailing law and order condition in Uttar Pradesh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
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-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE
198 RAGHAVAN, R K Probe and privacy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.113-114
Emphasises on the regulation of the use of modern technology in investigation of crimes so as to prevent the violation of privacy rights. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATROCITIES
199 MENON, Meena Father's long struggle for justice. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Comments on the killing of Shahnawaz Wagle by the police in 1993 Mumbai riots. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities; Riots-(India-Maharashtra).
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATTROCITIES-(PAKISTAN)
200 SURESH, K G India turns its back on people of Gilgit-Baltistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Criticises India for ignoring the attrocities on the people of Pakistan occupied Kashmir area known as Gilgit- Baltistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Attrocities (Pakistan).
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
201 JAFFRELOT, Christophe Gujarat 2002, what justice for the victims? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.77-89
Analyses outcome of the judicial proceedings of the cases of Gujarat carnage. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
202 MANDER, Harsh Broken lives and compromise : Shadow play in Gujarat. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.90-97
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Expresses concern over plight of the victims of Gujarat riots of 2002. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
203 PUNIYANI, Ram Still in their shells. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Focuses on the impact of Gujarat riots of 2002 on the psyche of the minority community. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM
204 RUBIN, Barry Ghastly, cruel face of Islamist terrorism. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.3.2012)
Raises concern over rising Islamist terrorism in the world. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
205 SOUTH ASIA HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION CENTRE International trojan horse? Need for review of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2011. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.19-21
Discusses about provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA)
206 KANWAL, Gurmeet Maoists pose a huge challenge. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.3.2012)
Deals with the abduction of two Italian nationals in Odisha by the Maoist organisation. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
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-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA)
207 PILLAI, G K Maoists propagating criminal industry. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.3.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ODISHA)
208 BEURIA, S T Odisha hostage crisis: A prophesy comes true. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.3.2012)
Raises concern over kidnapping of two Italian citizens by Maoists in Odisha. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Odisha).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
209 RAYCHAUDHURI, Diptendra Deception through ages: Peace without dignity. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.28), 2012(28.1.2012): P.12-14
Raises concern over anti-Maoist strategy of the Government of West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-West Bengal).
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
210 MATHIAS, Lina Mumbai elections: Congress self-destructs, the Sena-BJP alliance triumphs. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.10-13
Analyses the results and performance of political parties in Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government-(India- Maharashtra).
-OMBUDSMAN
211 KATJU, Markandey Recreating Frankenstein's monster. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Deals with the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011.
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-OMBUDSMAN
** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM-(INDIA)
212 SANDEEP, K Local solutions to conquer hunger. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.3.2012)
Discusses about decentralised Public Distribution System. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System- (India); Food Security.
PUBLIC HEALTH
213 JOSHI, Sujay R and MATHEW, George Healthcare through community participation: Role of ASHAs ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012(10.3.2012): P.70-76
Discusses about the role of the Accredited Social Health Activist programme of the National Rural Health Mission. ** Public Health; Rural Health.
214 SRINIVASAN, S Medicines for all: Unexceptionable recommendations. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.58-61
Applauds the recommendations made by the Planning Commission's High Level Expert Group on Universal Health Coverage for India on access to medicines, vaccines and technology. ** Public Health.
-DISEASES-TUBERCULOSIS
215 CHAUHAN, Virander TB on the safe side. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve medical techniques to diagnose and treat Tuberculosis in India. ** Public Health-Diseases-Tuberculosis; Medical Research.
216 PAI, Madhukar TB control must not be left in the dark. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Discusses about the limitations of Tuberculosis control
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programme. ** Public Health-Diseases-Tuberculosis.
-NUTRITION
217 KADIYALA, Suneetha and Others Nutrition secure India: Role of agriculture. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.21-25
Discusses about the role of Agriculture Sector in tackling the problem of under nutrition in India. ** Public Health-Nutrition; Agriculture.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA)
218 POONGOTHAI, Aladi Aruna Empower the health-care consumer with knowledge. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Discusses about the importance of launching health care programme in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
219 SEN, Gita Universal health coverage in India: Long and winding road ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012(25.2.2012): P.45-52 ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India).
RELIGION -RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS
220 MADANJEET SINGH Communal bandwagon rolls on. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Expresses concern over prevailing religious bigotism in India. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics.
-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
221 GANGULI, Amulya Focus on Gujarat. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.3.2012)
Highlights the role of the fundamentalist Hindutva in
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-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
obstructing social and cultural development of Gujarat. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics- (India-Gujarat).
-RELIGIOUS CONVERSION
222 WALSH, Declan Hindu girl's conversion sees backlash in Pakistan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.3.2012)
Deals with forced conversion of Hindu girls in Pakistan. ** Religion-Religious Conversion.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT
223 RAVALLION, Martin Corruption in the MGNREGS: Assessing an Index. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.8), 2012 (25.2.2012): P.13-15 MGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Analyses the state level corruption index on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY
224 BIDWAI, Praful Radiation crisis. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.3), 2012(24.2.2012): P.106-108
Suggests India to take a lesson from nuclear disasters in Fukushima. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU)
225 DAMODARAN, Pradeep Critical Koodankulam. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.3.2012)
Assures that India's Kudankulam nuclear power plant is totally safe and secure. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power
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-ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU)
Plants-(India-Tamil Nadu).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT
226 RAJARAMAN, R Slow but necessary ascent. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Focuses on the issues relating to nuclear terrorism and nuclear safety to be raised at Nuclear Security Summit 2012 to be held in Seoul. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Development.
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA)
227 MALIK, Ashok Served by black swans. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.3.2012)
Comments on Pokhran 2 test performed during the regime of Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the year 1998. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
228 PARTHASARATHY, K S NSRA Bill: learning from history. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.3.2012) NSRA: Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority.
Gives suggestions to make the Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill, 2011 more effective. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India).
-BIOTECHNOLOGY
229 MOORHEAD, Joanna Stem Cell science is already saving lives. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Discusses about the usefulness of stem cell therapy to cure blood diseases. ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology.
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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE
230 HJERMANN, Reidar Protecting the vulnerable. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to learn lesson from Norway to take proper care and prevent the mistreatment of children. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare.
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE
231 FARAH NAQVI Who killed Baby Falak? HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Expresses concern over rise in female child abuse cases in the backdrop of the chain of events leading to death of a child at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse.
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD CARE
232 NARAVANE, Vajju One tragic story among many. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Emphasises the need to learn lesson from Norwegian Child Welfare Service in the light of their initiative to take custodianship of Indian children. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Care.
233 RAMAN, Vasanthi 'Foster Parent Industry' of Norway. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.13-14
Analyses the role of Norwegian Child Welfare Service in the backdrop of two Indian children taken away from their parents for want of proper care. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Care.
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR
234 VIJAYENDRA, T Children sans childhood: Understanding child labour. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.28), 2012(28.1.2012): P.8-10
Expresses concern over depriving children of their
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-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR
childhood and exploiting them on deploying labourers in factories and mines. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour.
-HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION
235 MUNSHI, Surendra Disabling perceptions. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(29.3.2012)
Emphasises the need for campaigns to be carried out against the discrimination based on disability. ** Social policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation.
-MINORITIES-(SRI LANKA)
236 HARAN, B R Peninsula's misreading of an island's crimes. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.3.2012)
Suggests India to address the real concerns of Tamil minority in Sri Lanka instead of voting against Sri Lanka in the meeting of United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities-(Sri Lanka).
-SCHEDULED CASTES
237 PUNIYANI, Ram Power games: Dalits at a crossroads? FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.25), 2012(7.1.2012): P.11-12
Expresses concern over the condition of Dalits during Mayawati regime in Uttar Pradesh. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes; Functions of Government-(India-Uttar Pradesh).
-SCHEDULED TRIBES
238 KANNABIRAN, Kalpana Legal clinics and adivasi rights: Report of a national workshop. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.10), 2012 (10.3.2012): P.21-24
Discusses about the access of socio-economic rights to adivasis at a national workshop in Hyderabad. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes.
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-SOCIAL PROBLEM-SCAVENGING
239 MANDER, Harsh Law for atonement. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Discusses about the proposal to introduce Bill for eliminating manual scavenging. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problem-Scavenging.
-UNTOUCHABILITY
240 DARAPURI, Shura Why have we banished our own brethren ? HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.3.2012)
Expresses concern over the still persisting system of untouchability even after sixty five years of Independence in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Untouchability.
-WOMEN
241 SRIDEVAN, Prabha Dignity is her birthright. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.3.2012)
Discusses the issue of protecting the women from sexual exploitation and her right to live with dignity. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
-WOMEN-CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
242 Officer and a lady (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.3.2012)
Discusses about issue of granting permanent commission to women officers in different branches of defence services. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Career and Achievements; Army.
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
243 MITRA DAS, Srijana Gangrapes in Gurgaon. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Expresses concern over rising crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women.
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-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS
244 HEREDIA, Rudi Holding up half the sky: Reservations for women in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.9), 2012 (3.3.2012): P.51-60
Emphasises the need to pass the Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill which proposes to reserve Thirty Three per cent of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status; Women in Politics.
-WOMEN-WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
245 BARUA, Jushna Women's day: A reality check. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Raises concern over the poor socio-economic condition of women in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development (India).
SPORTS -CRICKET
246 AYAZ MEMON There's something about Sachin. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.3.2012)
Applauds the contribution made by Sachin Tendulkar in the field of Cricket. ** Sports-Cricket; Biographies-Prominent Persons- TENDULKAR, Sachin.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
247 KAUL, Sanat Is bureaucratic muddle killing the Delhi international airport? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.3.2012)
Throws light on the differences between the Government and Delhi Airport Limited on increase in airport tariff issue. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
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TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION
248 SRINIVASAN, Raghuvir Nose dive. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.3.2012)
Discusses about the poor condition of Indian aviation industry. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation.
-RAILWAYS-RAILWAY BUDGET-(INDIA)
249 BARMAN, Abheek How Trinamool was nailed. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.3.2012)
Expresses concern over confrontation between Dinesh Trivedi, Minister of Railways and Trinamool Congress Party leader Mamata Banerjee over announcement of hike in passenger fares in Railway Budget, 2012-13. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
250 CHAUDHURI, Arindam Rail safety overlooked again. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Comments on the RailWAY Budget, 2012-13. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
251 DAYAL, Raghu Sordid saga of rail budget. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.3.2012)
Gives a critical view on Railway Budget, 2012-13. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
252 GUPTA, Shekhar Trivedi tutorial. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.3.2012)
Discusses about conflict raised over Railway Budget, 2012-13.
** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
253 JAYANTH, V Ambush on the Trivedi express. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Comments on the Railway Budget, 2012-13. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
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-RAILWAYS-RAILWAY BUDGET-(INDIA)
254 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Orders from HQ. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.3.2012) HQ: Headquarter.
Focuses on the Railway Budget, 2012-13 fiasco in the wake of Trinamool Congress Party's 'Supremo' Mamata Banerjee's threatening to the basis of the United Progressive Alliance-2 Government. ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget-(India).
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNHRC
255 CHAULI, Sreeram Time for tough love. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.3.2012)
Focuses on India's stand in the United Nations Human Rights Council on the United States sponsored resolution seeking investigation of Sri Lankan war crimes issue. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC.
-UN MILLENNIUM PROJECT
256 CLARK, Helen Clock is ticking. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.3.2012)
Suggests the strategies and policies for inclusion in sustainable development towards the Millennium Development Goal. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Millennium Project.
257 SANWAL, Mukul Global Sustainable Developments Goals: The unresolved questions for Rio + 20. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.7), 2012 (18.2.2012): P.14-16 ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Millennium Project; Global Warming.
WATER MANAGEMENT -RIVER WATER LINKS-(INDIA)
258 DOGRA, Bharat River linking: Need for caution and debate. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(28.3.2012) ** Water Management-River Water Links-(India).
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WATER MANAGEMENT -RIVER WATER LINKS-(INDIA)
259 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Needless activism. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.3.2012)
Debates over Supreme Court's direction on interlinking of all Indian rivers. ** Water Management-River Water Links-(India).
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