Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 16-30 April 2012 No.8
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION-(INDIA)
1 SUMITA India's yield paralysis. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Expresses concern over deceleration in agricultural growth in recent years. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production-(India).
-AGRICULTURAL TRADE
2 RAO CHANDRASEKARA, K and IRFAN UL HAQ Agricultural commodities: Market update. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.37-42
Analyses the main hindrance in development of commodity futures market. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade; Agricultural Commodities.
-FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS' SUICIDE
3 ARUN, T K Killing the farmers softly. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Suggests the ways to make Indian farmers prosperous. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers-Farmers' Suicide.
-NATURAL RESOURCES
4 SRIVASTAVA, Ajai Role of geology in rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.38-42
Emphasises the need for proper management of natural resources particularly soil and water for the rural development. ** Agriculture-Natural Resources; Rural Development.
-WAREHOUSING
5 SUD, Surinder Going against the grain. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
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-WAREHOUSING
Emphasises the need to consider unconventional methods of storing staple cereals. ** Agriculture-Warehousing.
-WASTE AND WASTE RECLAMATION
6 SENGOTTAIYAN, A and SARAVANAN, T Mushrooming prosperity through agri-waste. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.22-25 ** Agriculture-Waste and Waste Reclamation.
BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-SARKOZY, NICOLAS
7 ARPI, Claude Sarkozy set to lose race. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Focuses on the characterstics of Nicolas Sarkozy in view of the voting for the first round of the Presidential elections in France. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SARKOZY, Nicolas; Elections-Presidential Elections-(France).
-POLITICAL LEADERS-VENKATARAMAN, RAMASWAMY
8 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Renaissance man. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Pays tribute to Ramaswamy Venkataraman, former President of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-VENKATARAMAN, Ramaswamy.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-HAHNEMANN, CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH SAMUEL
9 HADI HUSNUL ISLAM Hahnemann's scientific Homoeopathy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Acknowledges the contribution of Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homoeopathy in Medical Science. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-HAHNEMANN, Christian Friedrich Samuel.
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-PROMINENT PERSONS-RAMANUJAN, SRINIVASA
10 BAGCHI, Arunabha Indian clerk. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(18.4.2012)
Pays tribute to eminent mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAMANUJAN, Srinivasa.
COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-MALAYSIA)
11 SHARMA, M K To Malaysia via the Brahmaputra. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Emphasises the need for India to develop the trade relations with Malaysia by opening the river route through Brahmaputra. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Malaysia); ASEAN.
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
12 AKBAR ZAIDI, S Bordering on hope. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Applauds the new trade initiatives taken between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
13 CHANDRA MOHAN, N Rising tide of Indo-Pak trade. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Identifies the trade potential between India and Pakistan ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
14 MAINI, Tridivesh Singh Trade will place peace on the fast track. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Discusses about the inaugration of the Integrated Check post at Attari and possibilities of growing trade relations between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan).
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-RETAIL SECTOR
15 GUPTA, Uma Retail: Future is online. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.6), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.7-12 ** Commerce-Retail Sector; Online Shopping.
COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA)
16 BHALLA, Surjit S How to kill an auction. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Focuses on the politics behind the announcing of reservation price for an auction of 2G telecom spectrum by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India).
-TELECOMMUNICATIONS
17 ARAVANAN, S and VELMURUGAN, S Telecom moving closer to maturity. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.6), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.26-30
Discusses about the rapid growth of Telecom Sector in India. ** Communications-Telecommunications.
-TELEPHONE
18 KAMESHWARI, P Rural telephony for rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.3), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.12-18 ** Communications-Telephone; Rural Development.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -CULTURAL HERITAGE
19 LAHIRI, Nayanjot Hurting our heritage. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Expresses concern over mismanagement in preserving and protecting India's cultural heritage. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Heritage.
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CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -CULTURAL HERITAGE
20 SANTOSH SINGH Neglecting Gaya. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to preserve the Mahabodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya temple in Bihar. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Heritage.
DEFENCE -ARMY
21 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar Mutiny and the bounty. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.4.2012)
Analyses the military and strategic consequences of highlighting the defence issues in media. ** Defence-Army; Corruption-(India).
-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
22 GUPTA, Shekhar With prejudice. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Analyses the flaws in Public Interest Litigation that gave a communal twist to naming of next Chief of Army Staff. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management.
-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT-(INDIA)
23 BHATTACHARYA, Abhijit Throwing some new light on old matters. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(19.4.2012)
Brings into focus the issue relating to the process of defence procurement in India. ** Defence-Defence Procurement-(India).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA)
24 MEDCALF, Rory and CUNNINGHAN, Fiona After the fireworks, time for some diplomacy. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Discusses about diplomatic relations between India and
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-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA)
China after the successful test launch of Agni-V Inter- continental Ballistic Missile. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China); Missiles.
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
25 INDERFURTH, Karl F and CAMP, Donald A Multilateralism is a game the United States and India can play. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Discusses about the prospects of strategic relationship between India and the United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).
26 VOMBATKERE, S G National sovereignty and the military. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.5-6; 32
Analyses the dire consequences of the strategic agreement signed between India and the United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).
-DEFENCE TRAINING
27 SUBRAMANIAM, Arjun Soldiering is about statecraft too. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Discusses about the need of equipping defence personnel with knowledge and modern techniques. ** Defence-Defence Training.
-MISSILES
28 DAS, Premvir Fire in the sky. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Contemplates the neccessity of Agni-V for India's security. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
29 GOPAL RAJ, N It's high five moment for the Agni. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Discusses about implications of launching India's first
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-MISSILES
inter-continental ballistic missile, Agni-V on maintaining defence relations with China and Pakistan. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
30 JOSHI, Shashank and O'DONNELL, Frank India's nuclear choices. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Focuses on improvement in India's nuclear weapons programme in the light of successful launch of 'Agni V' missile in space. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
31 KHANTHONG, Thanong Asian arms race ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(21.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on successful testing of Agni-V missile by India. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
32 NARAYAN, Lakshman American speed machine set to crash through missile control. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Comments on the development of the United States' 'long- range' stealth weapon, Electromagnetic Railgun. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Policy-(United States).
33 PRAKASH CHANDRA We can stop punching below our weight. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Applauds the successful launch of Agni-V nuclear missile at Wheeler's Island, Odisha. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
34 RAJESH SINGH Agni in India's belly, nation feels secure. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on successful launch of India's Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni-V. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
35 SULLIVAN, Kate Do not let Agni-V's shock and awe endanger Asian stability. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.4.2012)
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-MISSILES
Discusses about the successful launch of Agni-V missile by India and its implications for world peace. ** Defence-Missiles; Nuclear Weapons.
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
36 BALAKRISHNAN, Pulapre Public goods as the way to welfare. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Discusses about the ways of achieving inclusive growth in India. ** Economic Growth-(India).
37 MANOJ, C L Who spoils reform discourse ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Identifies the reasons behind the delays in major economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-(INDIA-BIHAR)
38 RAJARAMAN, Indira Is Bihar a special category state ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Comments on the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's reiterating demand for grant of special category status to Bihar to tap private investment so as to bridge development deficit over past six decades. ** Economic Growth-(India-Bihar).
-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
39 VYAS, Neena Modi's Gujarat: Propaganda masks below-average growth. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.4.2012)
Examines critically Gujarat's economic growth under the leadership of Chief Minister, Narendra Modi. ** Economic Growth-(India-Gujarat).
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-(INDIA-SIKKIM)
40 MUKHIM, Patricia Other side of Sikkim. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.4.2012)
Throws light on socio-economic condition of Sikkim. ** Economic Growth-(India-Sikkim).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
41 GALTUNG, John Solutions to global economic crisis. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.4.2012) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA)
42 BHATTACHARJEE, Subhomoy Read the signals. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Stresses on the need to bring economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
43 CHANAKYA Let's talk reforms 2.0 HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.4.2012)
Expresses concern over slow progress in second generation of economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
44 PATNAIK. Ila This isn't 1991. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Suggests the steps to be taken by the Government to prevent a balance of payment crisis in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
45 VAIDYANATHAN, R Why the decline of the West is best ? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.34-35
Suggests India to take lesson from the economic crisis reeled in the United States and European countries to save its economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India).
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-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
46 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Poverty of ideas. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Comments on the Planning Commission's criteria to assess 'poverty line' in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty; Planning Commission.
47 SANGAL, P P Poor economics. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Comments on Planning Commission's criteria to define 'poverty' in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA)
48 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak From paralysis to 'action station'. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Emphasises the need for an independent Ministry of Infrastructure to achieve the economic growth target. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India).
-PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS-TWELFTH PLAN
49 CHATHUKULAM, Jos Arguing for 'multidimensional approaches' to the 12 Five Year Plan. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.7-8;28 ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans- Twelfth Plan.
EDUCATION -EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
50 KURIAN, V Mathew Church and education in Kerala. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2012(25.2.2012): P.4-5
Highlights the contributions of Churches to the development of modern education in Kerala. ** Education-Education and Development; Christianity.
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-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
51 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria RTE Act threatens education. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012) RTE: Right to Education. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
52 BALAKRISHNAN, Ajit New school bell rings in India. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on upholding the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 by the Supreme Court of India. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
53 BHATTY, Kiran Right not to be left behind. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Discusses about the need of proper implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
54 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Primary concerns. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to reform India's primary school education system in the context of the Supreme Court's judgement on Right to Education. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
55 GIRIDHAR, S First, fix the teacher-pupil ratio. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Suggests for fixing the teacher-pupil ratio for proper implementation of Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India); Teachers.
56 GORADIA, Prafull RTE requires innovative thinking. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012) RTE: Right to Education.
Gives suggestions to make the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 more effective. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
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-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
57 KAPUR, Madhuri Get the basics right. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to implement properly the Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
58 KAUSHISH, Poonam I RTE: Will two plus two make four ? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.4.2012) RTE: Right to Education.
Deals with the Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
59 KRISHNA KUMAR Let a hundred children blossom. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Analyses the implications in the implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India); Teachers.
60 MANIAR, Vikas Think outside the 25% box. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Comments on implementation of Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009 and suggests to improve the standard of Government schools. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
61 MANSOOR ALI KHAN Modus operandi may not have impact. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.4.2012)
Suggests Government to upgrade infrastructure in Government schools and to encourage private institutions to fulfill its commitment of providing quality education. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
62 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Classroom struggle. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Discusses about the challenges associated with the implementation of Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
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-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
63 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri Good idea killed by bad politics of our socialist past. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Highlights the important features of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
64 MUKHIM, Patricia Commercial aspect of privatising education. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.4.2012) ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
65 NIRANJANRADHAYA, V P Misusing the 'minority' clause in the Right to Education Act. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on the non-inclusion of unaided minority institutions in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
66 PRAKASH KUMAR Who picks up the tab? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.4.2012)
Highlights the problems associated with implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
67 RAJESH SINGH Can't deliver? Make others carry the can. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Assesses the impact of exempting unaided minority institutions from the purview of Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
68 SABHARWAL, Manish Cutting the beautiful tree. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Throws light on infrastructural problems in implementing Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
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-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)
69 SANKARANARAYANAN, Aruna Beyond the Right to Education lies a school of hard knocks. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Discusses about the problems in implementation of Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
70 SENGUPTA, Meeta W Right to Education skirts real issues, harms private rights. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
71 UMA VISHNU Experiment in class. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.4.2012)
Highlights the problems in implementation of Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
72 VENKATARAMANA, C B S More question than answers. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Pleads the Government to review the 25% quota clause in Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
73 VERMA, Smitha But where are the teachers. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(29.4.2012)
Assesses the impact of poor Pupil-Teacher Ratio in schools on Government's decision to implement the Right of Children to Free and Complusory Eductaion Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India).
-EDUCATION SYSTEM-EXAMINATION
74 BORAH, Pratibha Importance of ICT in exam system. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.4.2012)
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-EDUCATION SYSTEM-EXAMINATION
Highlights the benefits of Information and Communication Technology in improving examination system. ** Education-Education System-Examination.
-HIGHER EDUCATION
75 TILAK, Jandhyala B G Don't burden the poor undergrad. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Comments on the higher education loan schemes announced by the Government in Union Budget, 2012-13. ** Education-Higher Education; Budget-(India).
76 VARMUDY, Vigneshwara Higher education still 'a sick child'. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.26-28
Comments on the current scenario of higher education in India. ** Education-Higher Education.
77 YECHURY, Sitaram Lost in transition. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to legalise the pending Bills relating to the privatisation of higher education. ** Education-Higher Education.
-TEACHERS
78 ALTBACH, Philip G and PACHEO, Ivan F Give the professor a raise. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Discusses about the need of enhancing salaries of Professors in Universities for providing the best education to the students. ** Education-Teachers; Higher Education.
ELECTIONS -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(FRANCE)
79 ALDERMAN, Liz Investment concerns over French election. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.4.2012)
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ELECTIONS -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(FRANCE)
Contemplates to observe the poor economic condition as an agenda during the upcoming Presidential elections in France. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(France).
-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
80 BARDHAN, A B Presidential is political. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Discusses about the criteria of selection of President of India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
81 CHOWDHURY, Neerja First citizen race. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before the regional parties to choose a presidential nominee for the forthcoming President's poll in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
82 KALYANI SHANKAR Time to pick the President. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.4.2012)
Assesses the political scenario in the wake of ongoing race for the next possible occupant of President House. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
83 MALHOTRA, Inder Playing Presidential politics. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Discusses about the earlier contests of President of India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
84 PURI, Rajinder Presidential poll. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.4.2012)
Expresses views on proposing the name of A P J Abdul Kalam for Presidential candidate. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
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-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA)
85 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Not a luxury suite. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Suggests the methodology to be followed for choosing the next President of India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
86 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Time for a non-sycophant. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.4.2012)
Highlights the political scenario of India in the wake of upcoming Presidential elections. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India).
ENERGY -ELECTRICITY
87 BAJAJ, Vikas Shortage of electricity shackles India's growth. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.4.2012) ** Energy-Electricity.
-ENERGY CONSERVATION
88 ARUP KARUPPASWAMY, B Arun Have we brought power cuts on ourselves ? HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to reduce household power consumption to save energy at the greater extent. ** Energy-Energy Conservation; Electricity.
-ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA)
89 CHAUDHURI, Pabitra Kr Energy security and alternative sources. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Emphasises the need for access to renewable energy technologies so as to enhance energy security. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India).
90 SARDANA, Anil Groping for an energy security policy, as power supply dwindles. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.4.2012) ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India); Electricity.
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-NON CONVENTIONAL POWER RESOURCES
91 SHAHID ALI KHAN and AKHTAR HASINUR RAHAMAN Prospects for development of non-conventional and renewable sources of energy for rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.33-37 ** Energy-Non Conventional Power Resources; Rural Development.
ENVIRONMENT -(INDIA)
92 CHAUDHURI, Prasun Green justice comes of age. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(25.4.2012)
Appreciates some of the landmark judgements of the National Green Tribunal on environmental legal issues. ** Environment-(India).
-ENVIRONMENT POLICY-(INDIA)
93 KAUSHAL, Neeraj Eyes wide shut. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Stresses on the need to take adequate measures for environmental protection. ** Environment-Environment Policy-(India).
-ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION
94 PANDE, Mrinal Carved up and sold off, the northern hills are dying a slow death. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Expresses concern over spoiling the heritage in the light
of encroachm ent of hill towns b y builders in Nainital in Uttarakhand. ** Environment-Environmental Degradation.
-GLOBAL WARMING
95 PACHAURI, R K Managing risks of climate disasters. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Focuses on the key challenges in managing the effects of climate change on Earth.
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-GLOBAL WARMING
** Environment-Global Warming.
-NATURAL CALAMITIES
96 DWAIPAYAN Tackling flood and erosion. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.4.2012) ** Environment-Natural Calamities.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING
97 ATHER FAROUQUI Islamic banking in India at the service of Pan-Islamists. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.11), 2012(3.3.2012): P.19-25 ** Finance-Banks and Banking; Islam.
-BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING SERVICES
98 SUGUNALAKSHMI, P ATM penetration in rural India. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.31-34 ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Services.
-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE
99 RAMACHANDRAN, B Microfinance institutions: Next building blocks. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.40-43
Discusses the role of Microfinancial services in poverty eradication. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance; Poverty.
100 VASUDEVAN, P N Warts and all, micro finance is working. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Discusses about safeguards to regulate microfinance institutions. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance.
-BLACK MONEY
101 MINHAZ MERCHANT How the black economy subverts India's politics. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.4.2012)
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-BLACK MONEY
Assesses an implication of black money on Indian politics ** Finance-Black Money.
-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-MONETARY POLICY-(INDIA)
102 AHYA, Chetan Rate cuts need to be delayed. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Suggests the Reserve Bank of India to control inflation. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy-(India); Inflation.
103 ANNAPURA SINGH RBI has made its bold moves; will Government now follow suit? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.4.2012) RBI: Reserve Bank of India.
Appreciates the steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India to reduce interest rate so as to save economy. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy-(India).
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
104 PRABHASH RANJAN Measured steps. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Focuses on implications of India's Bilateral Investment Treaties for domestic regulatory system. ** Finance-Foreign Investments; International Trade.
-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-(INDIA)
105 KAVALJIT SINGH Treaties that gave away the store. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Discusses about steps needed to be taken by India in safeguarding its interests under the framework of Bilateral Investment Treaties. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-(India); International Trade.
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-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA)
106 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Humane investment. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on Government's plan to encourage Foreign Direct Investment in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India).
107 SATYA SUNDARAM, I FDI in retail: Boon or bane ? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.5), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.29-30 ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector.
-INFLATION
108 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria June is the right time for tough reforms. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.4.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before the Government to fight against higher inflation. ** Finance-Inflation.
109 REVATHI, K Can inflation be contained ? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.6), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.32-34 ** Finance-Inflation.
-TAXATION-DIRECT TAXES-(INDIA)
110 DUTTA, Bhaskar Logic of taxing gold. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(19.4.2012)
Focuses on the jewellers demand to remove excise duty on unbranded jewellery. ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes-(India).
FOOD -FAST FOOD
111 NARAIN, Sunita Trouble with junk food. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Deals with the adverse effect of junk food on the health
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FOOD -FAST FOOD
of the people. ** Food-Fast Food.
-FOOD SECURITY
112 ABUSALEH SHARIFF and BAJPAI, Devendra Food Bill: Risks of exclusion. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Gives views on the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security.
113 RAZIA ISMAIL No guarantee of food security in children's incredible India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.11), 2012(3.3.2012): P.5-11
Discusses the flaws in the National Food Security Bill, 2011 in the perspective of prevailing problems of malnutrition and hunger among the children. ** Food-Food Security; Nutrition; Hunger.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
114 KHURUD, B S MSMEs: R&D overhaul to ride the tide. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.4), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.36-39 MSMEs-Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Suggests the ways to improve the performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the global market. ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-CHINA)
115 DAS, Rup Narayan Agni V and Sino-Indian relations. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Assesses the impact of India's successful launch of the Agni-V missile on Indo-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China).
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-CHINA)
116 MUKHERJEE, Amitava How real is the China threat to India ? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.6), 2012(28.1.2012): P.53-55
Suggests India to review its foreign policy on China in the wake of the current international political scenario. ** International Relations-(India-China).
-(INDIA-MYANMAR)
117 PANT, Harsh V India's Myanmar options. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on India's Myanmar policy. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
118 SARAN, Shyam Through the valley of shadows. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Deals with the possibility of developing close relations between India and Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
119 ALI AHMED India-Pakistan: Unlocking the status quo. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2012(18.2.2012): P.13-14
Focuses on India-Pakistan relations in context of current political scenario of Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
120 CHINMAYA R GHAREKHAN Not a zero sum game in Kabul. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Discusses about the improving relations between India and Pakistan in recent times and the need for both to recognise their common interest in Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
121 IQBAL HAIDER Many more Chishtys. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
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Emphasises the need for India and Pakistan to address human rights issues relating to each other's prisoners jailed in the other country. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
122 JUG SURAIYA Siachen Summit. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Pleads to hold peace summit by international community along with India and Pakistan on Siachen issue. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
123 KANWAL, Gurmeet It's time to melt frost in Siachen. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Discusses about the necessity of political consensus for the demilitarisation of Siachen border between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
124 MITRA, Ashok Historic meeting. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(20.4.2012)
Throws light on the diplomatic significance of Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
125 MURTAZA RAVI Indo-Pak time is now. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Discusses about issues of concern between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
126 PARTHASARATHY, G PM should be cautious. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Expresses views on Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
127 Raja Mohan, C After Attari. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
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Emphasises the need for the Government to take necessary initiatives for facilitating trans-border trade and cooperation with Pakistan so as to strengthen ties between the two countries. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
128 SINHA, S K Siachen tangle. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(30.4.2012)
Discusses about the demilitarisation of Siachen. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
129 VERGHESE, B G Facts on Siachen. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.4.2012)
Comments on Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's recent remarks on Siachen. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
130 WALSH, Declan Siachen: Battling hostile weather more than enemy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to seek a diplomatic and military solution of Siachen Glacier issue by both India and Pakistan Governments for the sake of their soldiers who are facing very harsh weather conditions in the region. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
131 DAS, Swati Karunanidhi uses Tamil Eelam to fuel separatist fire. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Criticises the stand of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam Chief M Karunanidhi on pursuing Tamilians demanding separate Tamil homeland in Sri Lanka. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
-(INDIA-SUDAN)
132 CHAULIA, Sreeram Blessed are the pacemakers. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Appreciates India's offer to mediate in the ongoing
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conflict between Sudan and South Sudan. ** International Relations-(India-Sudan).
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN
133 CHALLANEY, Brahma Caution, bumpy road ahead. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before Association of South East Asian Nations to emerge as world power and decline the power of Europe and the United States. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN.
-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS
134 HEINE, Jorge Tale of two very different Summits. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Discusses about the success of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa Summit in New Delhi and the Summit of America in Cartagena. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
135 JENKINS, Peter Moving on the Iran opportunity. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Discusses about the potential of India and its BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) partners to convince the Western countries about Iran's nuclear programme. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BRICS.
LANGUAGES -REGIONAL LANGUAGES
136 BHATTACHARJEE, Nabanipa Language of love and death: Fifty years of Assam's language movement. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.9), 2012(18.2.2012): P.23-26 ** Languages-Regional Languages.
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LAW AND JUSTICE
137 SHABINA AKHTAR Watch what you say. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on the ramifications of the judgement on sexual harassment by the Madras High Court. ** Law and Justice; High Courts-(India-Tamil Nadu); Crime Against Women.
-COURTS
138 NOORANI, A G American lesson in court reporting. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Comments on comparing the functioning of Indian media with that of the United States in the backdrop of reporting of proceedings by the media on the Affordable Care Act in the court of the United States. ** Law and Justice-Courts; Mass Media.
-JUDICIARY, LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE RELATIONS-(INDIA)
139 RAO, S L Protector of rights. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(16.4.2012)
Highlights the relations between the executive and judiciary. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Relations-(India).
-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM
140 GAMBHIR, Cheena and WALIA, Jatinder Judicial activism: Retrospective Indian experience. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NEW DELHI), V.57 (No.4), 2011(Oct-Dec, 2011): P.939-952 ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism.
LIBRARY SCIENCE -ARCHIVE
141 PATEL, Dinyar Our past is being moth-eaten. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Discusses need to save the poor state of India's archives and libraries.
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LIBRARY SCIENCE -ARCHIVE
** Library Science-Archive; History.
MASS MEDIA
142 JAITLEY, Arun Censor bench. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012) ** Mass Media.
-CENSORSHIP
143 BHATIA, Sidharth Don't muzzle the people. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Comments on the Government's proposal to control social media. ** Mass Media-Censorship; Social Networking.
-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
144 BASU, Barun Kumar Malleable Indian. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.4.2012)
Holds an opinion about ethics of media. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
145 DUTTA, Tuwaram Responsibility of the media. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Holds an opinion about diminishing morals and ethics of media. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
146 RAY, Anamika and DUTTA, Anukaran Is media trial ethical ? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.4.2012) ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
-RADIO AND TELEVISION
147 SHARMA, Arpita Harnessing potential of community radio for rural advancement. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.3), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.19-23 ** Mass Media-Radio and Television; Rural Development;
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Agricultural Education.
MIGRATION
148 GAUTAM, Harender Raj Can we check migration from rural areas ? KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.6-10 ** Migration.
149 HAZRA, Anupam Rural India: Still floating towards cities. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.3-5
Discusses the causes of migration from rural to urban areas. ** Migration.
150 TURKHADE, Gaurav Migration: Impact and relevance of remittance on rural areas. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.16-19 ** Migration.
-REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION
151 AGARWALA, Pranjit Illegal migrants undermining democracy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.4.2012) ** Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation.
MINES AND MINERALS -MINING
152 CHOUDHURI, Kisor Mining mayhem. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.4.2012)
Focuses on environmental impact of mining operations in India. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining.
PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATORS-(INDIA)
153 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Three cheers to Parliament. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.4.2012)
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Comments on the behaviour of members of Parliament in Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India).
-STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES-(INDIA-ASSAM)
154 Assam Assembly completes 75 years (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Deals with platinium jubilee celebration of Assam Legislative Assembly. ** Parliament-State Legislative Assemblies-(India-Assam).
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
155 LAL, Deepak Tsar in winter. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Raises concern over poor economic and political condition of Russia. ** Politics and Government; Economic Growth-(Russia).
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156 GUPTA, Monobina Big Sister is watching you. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Pleads the State Government to preserve wit and humour tradition of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-(India-West Bengal).
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
157 LIANG, Lawrence Chilling effects and frozen words. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Discusses over the issue of censorship on social media and freedom of speech and expression. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights; Internet.
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-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
158 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Sneaking sympathies. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(28.4.2012)
Suggests media to strongly condemn human right abuses around the world. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
-FEDERAL RELATIONS
159 CHANAKYA Parts of the whole. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Highlights the importance of states in federal structure of Indian democracy. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations; Democracy.
160 DASGUPTA, Swapan United States of India doesn't need an imperial centre. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to strengthen relations between the Centre and the States so as to tackle problems relating to internal security. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations.
161 KAILASH, K K Reluctant federalists. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Expresses concern over apathy of political parties towards a genuine federal set up in India. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations.
162 PALSHIKAR, Suhas Old stage, new players. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Discusses about rising issues of contention between Centre and States. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations.
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
163 VIRENDRA KUMAR Month later. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
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Comments on the functioning of Akhilesh Yadav, the new Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India Uttar Pradesh).
-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
164 BHATTACHARYA, Soumya Question of existence. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Comments on the style of functioning of Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(AFGHANISTAN)
165 BASU ROY, Arpita and SRINIVASAN, Krishnan Afghan spring. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(26.4.2012)
Raises concern over the unstable security conditions in Afghanistan in the light of Taliban's attack inside and outside Kabul. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Afghanistan).
166 SWAMI, Praveen In Afghanistan, a kind of suicide. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before the President Hamid Ali Karzai in restoration of peace and security in Afghanistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Afghanistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EUROPE)
167 KHOSLA, Tamanna Multiculturalism, Secularism and politics of veiling: Deliberative democracy is the answer. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.20-23
Emphasises on the coexistence of multiculturalism and secularism in a healthy manner in order to avoid arising conflict over issue of 'veiling' in Europe.
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EUROPE)
** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Europe) Secularism.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
168 SACHAR, Rajindar Whither Indian politics/elections? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.11), 2012(3.3.2012): P.4; 33
Expresses concern over the present political scenario in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
169 SWAMI, Praveen In Kashmir, some hot potatoes. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.4.2012)
Expresses concern over Central Government's attitude towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH)
170 BANERJEE, Biswajeet Communal politics to the fore in UP after Assembly poll. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Analyses the present political scenario of Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
171 DASGUPTA, Swapan Mamata goes the Leftist way. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(20.4.2012)
Criticises the functioning of the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR)
172 NAMBIAR, Vijay Road to political change. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Discusses about the role of international community in transforming the political climate in Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA)
173 JANSEN, Michael Efforts to oust Assad lose steam. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.4.2012)
Assesses the political scenario of Syria in the wake of ongoing protests against President Bashar-al-Assad. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-ALL INDIA TRINAMOOL CONGRESS
174 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K What seems and what is. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Examines critically the political condition of All India Trinamool Congress Government in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-All India Trinamool Congress.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP
175 MISHRA, Sidharth Alternatives yes- but not necessarily BJP ! PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Assesses the performance of Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi Municipal elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP; Local Self Government-(India-Delhi).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
176 MUKERJEE, Shikha Chastened CPM now resorts to Gandhigiri. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012) CPI(M): Communist Party of India(Marxist).
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
Highlights the efforts being made by the Communist Party of India(Marxist)for its revival in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
177 JERATH, Arati R Mission impossible ? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Focuses on the challenges before the Chairperson of Indian National Congress Party to revive its position in the light of current political scenario. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
178 PUNJ, Balbir K Secularism subverted. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Criticises the Indian National Congress and Left Parties for pandering to minority communalism to get votes during the State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Assembly Elections-(India).
179 YADAV, Yogendra Much ado about nothing. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Suggests the steps to be taken by Indian National Congress Party to revive its public image and dwindling fortunes. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
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180 MAIRA, Arun Into the future, boldly. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Highlights the role of emerging regional political parties in solving local problems. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Regional Parties.
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-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-SOCIALISM
181 VENU, M K New socialism for the 21st century. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012) CPI(M)-Communist Party of India(Marxist).
Discusses about a shift in the ideology of Communist Party of India(Marxist) from "State owned" to "socially owned" means of production. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Socialism; CPI(M).
-POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(AFGHANISTAN)
182 DWIVEDI, Manon Democracy in Afghanistan: Interplay of domestic and external factors, P.37-55, in. UPRETI B C AND KRISHAN GOPAL(ED): DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH ASIA, 2012 Delhi, Kalinga Publications. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy-(Afghanistan).
-POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(BANGLADESH)
183 ANAND KUMAR Challenge of institutionalization of democracy in Bangladesh, P.78-97, in. UPRETI B C AND KRISHAN GOPAL(ED): DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH ASIA, 2012 Delhi, Kalinga Publications. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy-(Bangladesh).
-POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(BHUTAN)
184 BISHT, Medha Bhutan's democratic transition: An assessment, P.98-111, in. UPRETI B C AND KRISHAN GOPAL(ED): DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH ASIA, 2012 Delhi, Kalinga Publications. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (Bhutan).
-POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA)
185 BHARDWAJ, Prem R Emerging trends in Indian democracy: The impact of globalisation, P.122-139, in. UPRETI B C AND KRISHAN GOPAL(ED): DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH ASIA, 2012 Delhi, Kalinga Publications.
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** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (India); Liberalisation.
-STATES REORGANISATION-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH)
186 HANUMANTHA RAO, C H Political empowerment of Telangana: Key lesson from encouraging performance of smaller states. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.9), 2012(18.2.2012): P.7-10
Discusses the socio-economic and political reasons to justify the demand for a separate Telangana State. ** Politics and Government-States Reorganisation-(India- Andhra Pradesh).
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
187 CHAHAN, Balraj and SRIVASTAVA, Mridul Good governance: Search for accountability mechanism. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NEW DELHI), V.57 (No.4), 2011(Oct-Dec, 2011): P.913-925 ** Public Administration.
188 FURQAN AHMED and AKHTAR ALI Need for a new public governance system: Issues and challenges. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NEW DELHI), V.57 (No.4), 2011(Oct-Dec, 2011): P.874-882 ** Public Administration.
-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY-(INDIA)
189 SHAILAJA CHANDRA Better bureaucrat. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Discusses about the steps needed to reform bureaucracy. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy- (India).
-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
190 GOPINATH, G R Arms and the man: The Indian army's travails. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Suggests measures to curb corruption in defence procurement. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Defence
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-CORRUPTION-(INDIA)
Procurement.
191 HOODA, Rakesh Measures to check corruption: Brief comments in the Indian context. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NEW DELHI), V.57 (No.4), 2011(Oct-Dec, 2011): P.867-873 ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
192 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Age of sleaze. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Discusses the growing cases of immoral and corrupt practices among Indian politicians. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE
193 ACHOM, Debanish Role of police in insurgency hit state. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.4.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
194 PRASAD, Devika Out of step with reality. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Stresses on the need to take corrective steps for police reforms. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH)
195 SHASHI SHEKHAR Telangana on boil, but leaders are clueless. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Raises concern over the recent communal violence in Hyderabad demanding formation of Telangana as seperate State. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Andhra Pradesh).
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
196 DESOUZA, Peter Ronald Modi and responsibility. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Comments on the 'ethical responsibility' of Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of Gujarat in the light of 2002 riots. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India-Gujarat); Chief Minister.
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-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
197 SREEKUMAR, R B Electoral mandate, false encounter and rule of law. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.10), 2012(25.2.2012): P.7-8; 34
Deals with the Supreme Court's order to reinvestigate Gujarat riots of 2002. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
198 BANDOPADHYAY, D Mukherjee Commission Report on Sainbari murders revisited MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.29-31
Discusses the reasons for revisiting Second Sainbari Murder Commission constituted by Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to inquire into the alleged role of Communist Party of India(Marxist) leaders. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India-West Bengal).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
199 BARMAN, Abheek Two CMs and the NCTC. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Criticises the formation of National Counter Terrorism Centre. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
200 SAXENA, Rekha NCTC can't work without states support. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Comments on the proposal to set up National Counter Terrorism Centre in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES)
201 FARRUKH DHONDY Nation held captive. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Applauds the British Government's decision to deport Abu Hamja, the terrorist to the United States to stand trial. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA)
202 BANDOPADHYAY, D Maoist depredation in Junglemahal. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.6), 2012(28.1.2012): P.51-53
Advises the Communist Party of India(Maoist) leaders to reassess their conduct towards the downtrodden with special reference to tribes living at Junglemahal in West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
203 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha Clean players in a dirty game. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.4.2012)
Observes the danger in making development of Maoists' affected areas of the country. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
204 DUTT, Barkha From crisis to crisis. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Pleads the Government to find out long term solution for Maoist problem. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
205 JOGINDER SINGH Maoists are in business. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.4.2012)
Criticises the kidnapping tactics of Maoists to get their comrades out of jail. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
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206 SAHNI, Ajai Maoists neither down nor out. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.4.2012)
Raises concerns over rise of violent ideology of Maoists in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
207 SUNDAR, Nandini Take a different route. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Pleads the Central Government to initiate peace talks with Maoists so as to tackle the problem of Naxalism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
208 RAYCHAUDHURI, Dipendra Deception through ages: Peace without dignity. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V.44(No.28), 2012(28.1.2012): P.12-14
Expresses concern over the rising police attrocities in the naxal-prone areas of West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-West Bengal).
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
209 SATYA PRAKASH Being the change that is desired. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to strengthen the Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural and tribal areas of the country. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-DELHI)
210 KAUL, Sanjay Trifurcation backfired on Congress. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on the results of Delhi Municipal elections. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government-(India-
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-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-DELHI)
Delhi).
-OMBUDSMAN
211 UNIYAL, Lalit People are not always right: Why we do not need a super- strong Lokpal. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.6), 2012(28.1.2012): P.19-21
Examines critically Anna Hazare's movement for bringing a strong Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman.
-PRESIDENT-(INDIA)
212 KATJU, Vivek It's not a travel bug. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Focuses on the significance of foreign visits by the President of India. ** Public Administration-President-(India).
213 PURI, Rajinder Stable federation. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.4.2012)
Assesses the expectations from the new President towards discharging the reponsibilities of the Office as described in the Constitution of India. ** Public Administration-President-(India).
214 SHARAN, Prabhat President Pratibha Patil's post retirement mansion raises dust. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on building a bunglow in Khadki Cantonment area in Pune as the post-retirement asset of the President Pratibha Patil. ** Public Administration-President-(India).
PUBLIC HEALTH
215 MANDER, Harsh Ordeal of ill health. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.4.2012)
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PUBLIC HEALTH
Expresses concern over non-accessibility of public health services for the poor. ** Public Health.
-DISEASES-CANCER
216 CHATTERJEE, Pritha India's cancer gap. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Discusses about the glaring knowledge gap or lack of awareness about the treatment of Cancer in India. ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer.
-DISEASES-POLIO
217 SABOO, Rajendra K How India surged ahead in the fight against polio. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.4.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Polio.
-DISEASES-TUBERCULOSIS
218 TB or not TB (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Discusses about the preparedness of Government to fight against Tuberculosis. ** Public Health-Diseases-Tuberculosis.
-DOCTORS
219 REDDY, K Srinath Doctor is out. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.4.2012)
Comments on the recent statement of Union Health Minister regarding enforcement for return of doctors going to study in the United States. ** Public Health-Doctors; Medical Education.
-NARCOTIC DRUGS
220 YARDLEY, Jim In Punjab, drug abuse is rampant. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.4.2012) ** Public Health-Narcotic Drugs.
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RELIGION -SAINTS
221 HATIBARUAH, Jogram Remembering Sri Sathya Sai Baba. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Pays tribute to Sri Sathya Sai Baba on his first death anniversary. ** Religion-Saints.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT
222 INAYAT SABHIKHI NREGA: The Right to Work. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Gives an opinion on the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
223 JAWED AKHTAR, S M and ABDUL AZEEZ, N P Rural employment guarantee programme and migration. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.4), 2012(Feb, 2012): P.11-15
Analyses positive impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 on seasonal rural-urban migration. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment; Migration.
224 SHANKER, Shylashri and GAIHA, Raghav Political competition for the greater good. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Discusses to improve the design of accountability mechanisms for success of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
225 MATHAI, Ranjan Our impeccable non-proliferation record has been recognised. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Discusses about the importance of export controls in the backdrop of common non-proliferation objectives. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear
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Disarmament; International Trade.
-COMPUTERS-INTERNET
226 PINTO, Ambrose Cyber censorship should be opposed. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.4.2012) ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
227 PRANESH PRAKASH Practise what you preach. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.4.2012)
Raises concern over violation of right to freedom of speech and expression in view of introducing censorship on social media through Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet.
-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
228 BHATTACHARJEE, Subimal Follow those footprints. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to revive the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 in order to keep cyberspace safe from the clutches of motivated people. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Cyber Crime.
229 GOPALKRISHNAN, S (Kris) On Earth Day, an urgent call for sustainable commerce. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.4.2012)
Highlights the significance of information, communications and technology industry in economic development. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Economic Growth.
230 GULATI, Archana G Role of ICTs in rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.3), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.3-7 ICTs: Information and Communication Technologies. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology.
231 HAZRA, Anupam ICT: Catalytic intervention for empowering rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.3), 2012(Jan, 2012):
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P.9-11 ICTs: Information and Communication Technologies. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Rural Education; Rural Development.
232 RAJEEV, P Caught in a net. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.4.2012)
Comments on introducing censorship on social media through the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology.
233 SWAMY, Raju Narayana Open learning as a tool to promote gender equality in rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.3), 2012(Jan, 2012): P.34-40
Examines the significance of Information and Communication Technology in providing disatance education to the rural women. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Rural Education.
-SPACE RESEARCH-AFTIFICIAL SATELLITE
234 GOPAL RAJ, N It can spy and also do a hundred humdrum things. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Discusses about the launch of indigenous radar imaging satellite, RISAT-1. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-Aftificial Satellite.
-SPACE RESEARCH-ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE-(NORTH KOREA)
235 PANDA, Rajaram Rocket fiasco. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.4.2012)
Deals with unsuccessful launching of satellite Kwangmyongsong-3 by North Korea. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-Artificial Satellite-(North Korea).
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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -(INDIA)
236 SUBRAMANIAN, Arvind Report card for India's social sector. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Expresses concern over less achievements made in the Social Sector in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-(India).
-CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR-(INDIA)
237 PHUKAN, Nita Chandra Child labour problem in India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.4.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour- (India).
-HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION
238 CLERCK, Goedele A M de Fostering deaf people's empowerment: The Cameroonian deaf community and epistemological equity. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (ROUTLEDGE), V.32(No.8), 2011: P.1419-1435
Highlights the challenges before deaf community to learn in Cameroon. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation.
239 MANSHA MIRZA Disability and humanitarianism in refugee camps: The case for a travelling supranational disability praxis. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (ROUTLEDGE), V.32(No.8), 2011: P.1527-1536
Focuses on initiatives being taken to address disability issue for the people living in refugee camps in global South. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation.
-MINORITIES
240 KHALID ANIS ANSARI Analysing the 'OBC-Minority' sub-quota. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.10), 2012(25.2.2012): P.9-21 OBC: Other Backward Classes. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities; Reservation Policy.
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-MINORITIES
241 SYED SHAHABUDDIN Muslim demand for political empowerment: Reservation in legislatures and proportional electoral system. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.6), 2012(28.1.2012): P.23-26 ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities; Reservation Policy; Parliament.
-SOCIAL ETHICS
242 MRIDULA, Devi Witch hunting: A stigma to society. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.4.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics; Women- (India).
-SOCIAL SECURITY-HEALTH INSURANCE
243 BAN KI MOON Securing the future. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.4.2012)
Applauds the Government of India's proposal to extend health insurance benefits to the entire population living below the poverty line. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Health Insurance.
-WOMEN
244 KHOSLA, Tamanna Multi-culturalism trumps feminism: The case of India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.6), 2012(28.1.2012): P.41-45
Discusses the women's position within multicultural societies in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
245 ROY BURMAN, J J Status of tribal women in India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.16-19 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women; Scheduled Tribes.
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA)
246 KULKARNI, Reshma and DAFTUAR, Swati Tale of two cities. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.4.2012)
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Discusses about safety of women in the cities of Delhi and Mumbai. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women- (India).
247 SWAIN, Saraswati Bride selling: A national shame. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.12), 2012(10.3.2012): P.13-14
Expresses grave concern over the trading of women and girls. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women-(India); Human Traficking.
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(PAKISTAN)
248 WALSH, Declan New hope in Pakistan for curbing acid attacks on women. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.4.2012)
Hopes that the Acid and Burn Crime Bill, 2012 will curb acid attacks on women in Pakistan. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women- (Pakistan).
-WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
249 CHAKRABORTY, Ranjita Gender concerns within planning in India: Enquiry into the nature of inclusion. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (NEW DELHI), V.57 (No.4), 2011(Oct-Dec, 2011): P.939-952 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment.
250 PATEL, Nandita Not an equal music. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to change the mindset of traditional Indian society for empowering women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment; Social Change and Conditions.
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SPORTS -OLYMPIC GAMES
251 MAJUMDAR, Boria Tale of two cities. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.4.2012)
Compares the preparedness of Commonwealth Games hosted in Delhi in 2010 and the Olympic Games in London in 2012. ** Sports-Olympic Games; Commonwealth Games.
TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION-(INDIA)
252 BHAGAT, Chetan Burning money in the sky. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.4.2012)
Expresses concern over turbulence ahead for Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation-(India).
253 KRISHNAKUMAR, N V Why are stakeholders soft on Kingfisher management? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.4.2012)
Emphasises the need to improve aviation management so as to revive Kingfisher Airlines from financial losses. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation-(India).
UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNCRPD
254 MEEKOSHA, Helen and SOLDATIC, Karen Human rights and the global South: The case of disability THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (ROUTLEDGE), V.32(No.8), 2011: P.1383-1398
Examines the politics of human rights and disability in the light of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNCRPD.
-UN AGENCIES-WORLD BANK
255 BARU, Sanjaya Kim at the Bank. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.4.2012)
Comments on the selection of Korea born American public health academic and activist Jim Young Kim to head World
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-UN AGENCIES-WORLD BANK
Bank. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-World Bank.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT -TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING-SLUMS AND SLUM CLEARANCE
256 McQUARRIE, Michael Beyond the walls. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.4.2012)
Applauds the benefits given to the slum dwellers under Slum Rehabilitation Act, 1995 in Mumbai. ** Urban Development-Town and Country Planning-Slums and Slum Clearance.
WATER MANAGEMENT -DRINKING WATER
257 DUTTA, Arpan Arsenic in drinking water of Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(21.4.2012) ** Water Management-Drinking Water.
-WATER RESOURCES
258 AMITABH KANT Greatest challenge. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.4.2012)
Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to manage water crisis. ** Water Management-Water Resources.
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