Parliamentary Documentation
Vol. XXXV (16-31 January, 2009) No.2
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-TEA
1 ROY, Subrata Cheer runneth over. BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.116-118
Assesses the growth of tea industry in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea.
-AGRICULTURAL POLICY-(INDIA)
2 Indian agriculture and globalisation process. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.3), 2008(December 2008): P.3-6 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India).
-AGRICULTURAL TRADE
3 Global trade in farm commodities. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.2-8 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade.
-ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
4 LANDGE, S.P. Constraints in goat farming in Marathwada region of Maharashtra. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, V.49(No.4), 2008(Oct- Dec 08): P.401-404
Highlights the problems of goat keepers. ** Agriculture-Animal Husbandry.
-FARMS AND FARMERS
5 JOHL, S.S. Organic farming useful. TRIBUNE, 2009(28.1.2009) ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers.
-FERTILIZERS AND MANURES
6 Pesticides hazard (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(31.1.2009) ** Agriculture-Fertilizers and Manures.
** - Keywords 1
-FISHING AND FISHERIES-SHRIMP FARMING
7 SWATHI LEKSHMI, P.S. and OTHERS Perception of attributes of shrimp farming technologies by shrimp farmers. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, V.49(No.4), 2008(Oct- Dec 08): P.369-383 ** Agriculture-Fishing and Fisheries-Shrimp Farming.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY
8 KOHLI, Kanchi and MENON, Manju Lost in the woods. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(29.1.2009)
Comments on the Government for passing of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2008, in haste. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry.
9 Save forests (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(17.1.2009)
Expresses concern over large scale enchroachment of forests in Assam. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry.
-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE
10 Relocating tigers (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(16.1.2009)
Raises concern over diminishing tiger population in Madhya Pradesh Panna Tiger Resrve. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
11 BANDYOPADHYAY, D. Please pay your bill before you leave, Mr. Tata! MAINSTREAM, V.46(No.51), 2008(6.12.2008): P.19-24
Criticises Tata's decision to move out from West Bengal without paying the cost incurred on his non-existing car project. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India-West Bengal).
12 CHATTOPADHYAY, Suhrid Sankar Singur's loss. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.37-40
** - Keywords 2
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
Assesses the loss to Singur from Tata's decision to pull out Nano car project from West Bengal. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India-West Bengal).
-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-SEZ
13 New Maharajas of India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(No.3), 2008(December 2008): P.12-16
Critically examines the Government's move to setup Special Economic Zones in the name of development. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition-SEZ
14 Special Economic Zones in India and China. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.17-18 ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition-SEZ
BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BOSE, SUBHAS CHANDRA
15 BHATNAGAR, R.K. Legend lives on. STATESMAN, 2009(23.1.2009)
Deals with the multi facet personality of Subhas Chandra Bose. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhas Chandra.
16 CHATTOPADHYAY, Sujit Sarkar Subhas Chandra Bose: A hero forgotten by the nation. PIONEER, 2009(23.1.2009) ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhas Chandra.
17 RAY, Anil Baran Netaji and freedom. STATESMAN, 2009(26.1.2009)
Focuses on the Subhas Chandra Bose's ideas on freedom. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhas Chandra.
-FREEDOM FIGHTERS-GANDHI, MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND
18 PURI, Rajinder Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. STATESMAN, 2009(30.1.2009) ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-GANDHI, Mohandas
** - Keywords 3
-FREEDOM FIGHTERS-GANDHI, MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND
Karamchand.
19 SAMANTA, Amiya K. Even stranger. STATESMAN, 2009(31.1.2009)
Pays tribute to M.K.Gandhi. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-GANDHI, Mohandas Karamchand.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-BENAZIR BHUTTO
20 MUHAMMAD NAJEEB and HASAN ZAIDI Daughter of tragedy. INDIA TODAY, V.33(No.1), 2009(7.1.2009): P.54-58
Focuses on the assassination of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO.
21 PRASANNARAJAN, S. Martyr of democracy. INDIA TODAY, V.33(No.1), 2009(7.1.2009): P.59
Recalls the political struggle of Benazir Bhutto who was assassinated. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-BUSH, GEORGE
22 DASGUPTA, Swapan Mourning the end of Bush era? TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(18.1.2009)
Recollects the achievements and failures of Bush administration. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-BUSH, George.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, SONIA
23 BHAMBHRI, C.P. Sonia, the cautious centrist. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(17.1.2009)
Applauds Sonia Gandhi's leadership as chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance(UPA) under the most challenging context of Indian politics. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Sonia.
** - Keywords 4
-POLITICAL LEADERS-RAMAMURTI, P.
24 VISWANATHAN, S. Fighter all the way. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.87-90
Pays tribute to Marxist leader P. Ramamurti on his birth centenary, who dedicated his life for workers' rights and social justice. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-RAMAMURTI, P..
-POLITICAL LEADERS-VENKATARAMAN, R
25 VENKATARAMAN, R. (Editorial). TRIBUNE, 2009(29.1.2009)
Pays tribute to former President Ramaswami Venkataraman. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-VENKATARAMAN, R.
-POLITICAL LEADERS-VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH
26 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Icon of social justice. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.124-126
Pays homage to former Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-VISHWANATH PRATAP SINGH.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-MENDHAPURKAR, SUBHASH
27 BHATTACHERJEE, Kallol Man of the year: Moving mountains. WEEK, V.27(No.4), 2008(21.12.2008): P.16-28
Appreciates the role of Subhash Mendhapurkar towards the empowerment of women in the Shimla Hills. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-MENDHAPURKAR, Subhash; Women and Development.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-SWAMI VIVEKANANDA AND SRI AURBINDO
28 JAGMOHAN Indian mindscape. STATESMAN, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on the contribution of Swami Vivekananda and Sri Aurbindo towards regeneration. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-SWAMI VIVEKANANDA and SRI AURBINDO.
** - Keywords 5
-PROMINENT PERSONS-TAGORE, RABINDRA NATH
29 GUHA, Ramachandra Man who saw India. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(26.1.2009)
Recollects Rabindranath Tagore's contributions towards building this nation. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-TAGORE, Rabindra Nath.
CENSUS AND POPULATION -CENSUS AND SURVEYS-(INDIA)
30 Doomed to die young (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(17.1.2009)
Raises concern over high child, maternal mortality in India as highlighted by UNICEF's State of the Work Report ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India).
-SURROGATE MOTHER
31 RAJALAKSHMI, T.K. Abetting surrogacy. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.100-102
Analyses the provisions made in the Bill on Surrogate motherhood. ** Census and Population-Surrogate Mother.
COMMERCE
32 AARTHI, S. Anand Readymade licences as obstacles to blogging. HINDU, 2009(20.1.2009)
Examines the possibilities of solving the problem of copyright expansion through internet and weblogs. ** Commerce.
-INTERNATIONAL TRADE
33 KUCIK, Jeffrey and REINHARDT, Eric Does flexibility promote cooperation of an application to the global trade regime. INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION, V.62(No.3), 2008(September, 2008): P.477-505 ** Commerce-International Trade; Liberalisation.
** - Keywords 6
COMMUNICATIONS -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-EXPORTS-(INDIA)
34 Impact of US recession on Indian textile exports. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.3), 2008(December 2008): P.17-20 ** Communications-International Trade-Exports-(India); Textiles; Economic crisis.
-TELEPHONE-MOBILE PHONES
35 UPPAL, Mahesh Mobile calls hurting growth of data services. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(26.1.2009) ** Communications-Telephone-Mobile Phones.
COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT
36 APARNA RAVI Questions of independence. HINDU, 2009(30.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for rules to be framed for independent directors of corporate sector on the basis of disclosing the management decisions. ** Company Affairs and Management.
-ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
37 MEHTA, K.S. Audit lessons from Satyam. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(31.1.2009)
Deals with the scam in Satyam Company. ** Company Affairs and Management-Accounting and Auditing
-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS
38 AGARWAL, Vikas Market hold potential for alert investors. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(25.1.2009)
Suggests strategies for investors to invest in current market conditions. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
39 AGARWAL, Vikas Markets expected to remian volatile through results season. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(25.1.2009)
** - Keywords 7
-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS
Outlines some significant developments impacting stock market movements. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
40 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. Capital flight. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.12-13
Analyses the immediate effect of the exit of foreign institutional investment from the Indian equity market. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
41 SHUBHA GANESH Impact of quarterly earnings on your investments. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(18.1.2009)
Explains the significance of the quarterly results for equity investors. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
42 SINHA, Sanjay Financial oversight? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(21.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for a new payment model by switching over management of rated companies to investors. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
43 Upheaval in stock market (Editorial). MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.14-16 ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.
-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
44 CHANDRAMOHAN, N Let the bourse take its course. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(19.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to reform in corporate governance in the wake of 'Satyam' fraud. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
** - Keywords 8
-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
45 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. Satyam not an isolated instance. HINDU, 2009(22.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to reform corporate governance in the wake of 'Satyam' fiasco. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
46 CHAUDHURI, Pramit Pal In the company of wolves. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(27.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for reform in the corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
47 Credibility under threat (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to examine seriously the reasons for total collapse of corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
48 DAS, Gurucharan Difficulty of being good. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(25.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for reform in corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
49 GHOSH, Saptarishi From Ketan Parekh to Satyam. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(24.1.2009)
Comments on the auditing system in corporate sectors in the wake of 'Satyam' episode. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
50 ILAIAH, Kancha Time to ask questions. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(22.1.2009)
Deals with the Satyam-Maytas fraud. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
** - Keywords 9
-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
51 JOGINDER SINGH Big talk, little action makes us scam-prone. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(27.1.2009)
Comments on Rs. 8,000 crore Satyam scam. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
52 MAITRA, Dilip Satyam: Crime and reform. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(18.1.2009)
Deals with Satyam scam. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
53 NATARAJAN, Jayanthi Go after Satyam, not politicians. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(19.1.2009)
Deals with Satyam Company fraud. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
54 NEHRU, Arun Maytas may well go Satyam's way. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(18.1.2009)
Expresses views on the scam in Satyam Company. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
55 SARKAR, Shivaji Satyam: The fraud unravels. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(22.1.2009)
Deals with Satyam-Maytas scam. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.
-COMPANY LAW
56 MEHTA, Vikram Singh Done in by hype. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(23.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for making reform in corporate laws. ** Company Affairs and Management-Company Law.
** - Keywords 10
-COMPANY LAW
57 VINAYSHIL, Gautam Needed, transparency in board rooms. PIONEER, 2009(16.1.2009)
Stresses upon the need for transparency in board meetings of the companies. ** Company Affairs and Management-Company Law.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ACADEMICS
58 PANIKKAR, K.N. Culture as a site of struggle. HINDU, 2009(27.1.2009)
Explains the analytical and innovative approach to the study of culture. ** Culture and Civilization-Academics.
-MORAL POLICING
59 Mangalore's immoral police (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(28.1.2009) ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing.
DEFENCE -(INDIA)
60 Swords and shields (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(22.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to renovate armed forces with better arms and technology. ** Defence-(India).
-AIR FORCE-(UNITED STATES)
61 MEHTA, Ashok K. Use Air Force to hunt terrorists. PIONEER, 2009(21.1.2009) ** Defence-Air Force-(United States).
-ARMS AND ARMAMENTS
62 KONDAPALLI, Srikanth Weapons of mass destruction transfers in Asia: Analysis. JOURNAL OF THE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, V.45 (No.1), 2008(Jan-Mar 08): P.45-73 ** Defence-Arms and Armaments.
** - Keywords 11
-DEFENCE PROCUREMENT
63 BHATTACHARYA, Abhijit Russian subs at sea. PIONEER, 2009(28.1.2009)
Gives views on the delay in delivery of Russian submarine to India due to its accident. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.
64 Russian roulette (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(23.1.2009)
Expresses views on the indefinite postponement of the delivery of nuclear submarine to India by Russia. ** Defence-Defence Procurement.
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
65 PARTHASARATHY, G. Empty threat. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(22.1.2009)
Comments on Pakistan's threat of using nuclear weapons against India. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Pakistan).
-NAVY
66 DAS, Premvir Coastal security. TRIBUNE, 2009(31.1.2009) ** Defence-Navy.
67 Securing the seas (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(16.1.2009)
Emphasises upon the need to modernise Indian Navy. ** Defence-Navy.
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
68 AIYAR, Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Beware: Recession may be heyekian. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(28.1.2009)
Anticipates that sustained economic scenario will improve by 2010 or 2011. ** Economic Growth-(India).
** - Keywords 12
ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)
69 AIYAR, Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Gloomy economic news from Neemrana. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(18.1.2009)
Anticipates adverse implications of gloomy world economy in 2009 for India. ** Economic Growth-(India).
70 Indian economy trapped in stagflation. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.11-12 ** Economic Growth-(India).
71 JOSHI, Rakesh India will bounce back. BUSINESS INDIA, No.802, 2009(14.12.2009): P.56-61
Comments on India's economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India).
-(INDIA-BIHAR)
72 Rise of Bihar (Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(20.1.2009)
Highlights the socio-economic development in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. ** Economic Growth-(India-Bihar).
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
73 ARVIND SUBRAMANIAN Why this crisis could have been worse? BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(29.1.2009)
Deals with the global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
74 BERY, Suman No end in sight. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(17.1.2009)
Examines the present economic condition of the world in context of the global economic recession. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
75 FORBES, Naushad Avoiding the recession. BUSINESS INDIA, No.803, 2008(28.12.2008): P.42-43
** - Keywords 13
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
Suggests the ways to overcome the economic recession. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
76 HO, Mae Wan and SAUNDERS, Peter Evolving a new look economy financing poverty. NATION & THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.37-39
Emphasises the need to create a new financial system which will be accountable to the needs of the real economy in the context of potential global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
77 India and global financial crisis. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.8-10 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
78 KRUGMAN, Paul High on delivery, low on details. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(24.1.2009)
Discusses Barack Obama's response to global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
79 KRUGMAN, Paul To save US, let Obama spend our money. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(27.1.2009)
Suggests various measures to revive United States economy ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
80 LAL, Deepak Global financial crisis-III: What remedy? BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(27.1.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
81 MUNDLE, Sudipto Forget the great depression. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(26.1.2009)
Analyses the reasons behind current global recession. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
82 Preventing global financial crisis. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.27-28 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
** - Keywords 14
-ECONOMIC CRISIS
83 RATTANANI, Jagdish Reality bites. STATESMAN, 2009(25.1.2009)
Focuses on the impact of declining property market Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
84 Response to impact of global financial crisis in US, China, India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.3), 2008(December 2008): P.1-2 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
85 SARKAR, Subhrangshu Sekhar Economic meltdown: Agenda for India 2009. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(16.1.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
86 SENGUPTA, JAYSHREE Global recession, shrinking jobs. TRIBUNE, 2009(31.1.2009)
Focuses on global economic crisis and its impact on job opportunities. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
87 ZOE WILLIAMS Struggling to understand the financial crisis. HINDU, 2009(23.1.2009)
Analyses the causes of global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA)
88 BHANUTEJ, N. and OTHERS Living on the edge. WEEK, V.27(No.7), 2009(11.1.2009): P.24-27
Draws attention towards the plight of employees working in recession hit sectors. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).
89 DUTTA, Bhaskar Are stimulus packages sufficient? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(16.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for more effective financial packages to revive the economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).
** - Keywords 15
-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES)
90 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. In search of causes. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.8-11
Analyses multiple factors causing financial crisis in USA ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
91 SHANNA, Devinder Global priority: Feeding markets, starving hungry. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.33-34
Critically examines US Government's economic policies in the context of financial meltdown. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
92 VIJAY PRASHAD Collapse. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.4-7
Deals with the financial crisis in USA. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States).
-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)
93 Internal new economic order. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.5), 2008(December 2008): P.19-22 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
94 KHINDARIA, Brij Live earth, live India. BUSINESS INDIA, No.802, 2009(14.12.2009): P.52
Discusses the ways to make India stronger in the current financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
95 RAO, S.L. UPA's economic legacy awful. TRIBUNE, 2009(23.1.2009)
Criticises the United Progressive Alliance(UPA's) economic policy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).
** - Keywords 16
-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(UNITED STATES)
96 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili It's the global economy, stupid. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(19.1.2009)
Anticipates better economic plan to be formulated by Obama, the new President of the United States of America. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(United States).
97 MUMIA ABU JAMAL Fall of the house of capital. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.410), 2009(1.1.2009): P.18-19
Exposes the practice of maintaining double standards by western leaders and the IMF in the context of current financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(United States).
-ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-TURKEY)
98 CHERIAN, John Upgrading ties. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.54-56
Analyses the prospect of economic relations between Turkey and India in view of the visit of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-Turkey).
-ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND THEORIES
99 PATNAIK, Prabhat Return of the state. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.21-24
Discusses the significance of John Maynard Keynes's theory in the current economic scenario. ** Economic Growth-Economic Thought and Theories.
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
100 HARPREET SINGH Toxic baggage. STATESMAN, 2009(21.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for taking effective steps towards poverty alleviation keeping aside caste consideration, so as to give fillip to country's economic growth. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
** - Keywords 17
-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY
101 NARAYANA, K.S. Is India's poverty eluding solution? KURUKSHETRA, V.57(No.2), 2008(December 2008): P.6-10
Calls for an urgent action to improve the livelihood of the people by augmenting their earning capacity. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
102 Poverty alleviation-Policy and perspective. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.5), 2008(December 2008): P.7-9 ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.
-LIBERALISATION
103 GHOSH, Jayati Invited disaster. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.17-20
Analyses the implications of the financial liberalisation policies adopted by the developing countries in view of their vulnerability to global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.
EDUCATION
104 DASGUPTA, Kumkum Knowing after the learning. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(21.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for quality education. ** Education.
-(INDIA)
105 UPADHYA, Ramkrishna Eductaion as business. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(17.1.2009)
Raises concern over the commercialisation of professional courses to earn more profits. ** Education-(India).
-CAMPUS VIOLENCE
106 VISWANATHAN, S. Caste on campus. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.27-29
** - Keywords 18
-CAMPUS VIOLENCE
Deals with the caste based violence in the Law college campus in Chennai. ** Education-Campus Violence.
-EDUCATIONAL POLICY
107 MUKHOPADHYAY, Arun Prime Minister as Acharya. STATESMAN, 2009(30.1.2009)
Emphasises that the Visva Bharati University must re- examine the issue of appointment of ''Acharya' for its convocation. ** Education-Educational Policy.
-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS
108 MUKHERJEE, Shruba Education as fundamental right: Who is to enforce it? DECCAN HERALD, 2009(19.1.2009) ** Education-Educational Reforms.
-EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
109 GHOSH, A.K. In search of learning. STATESMAN, 2009(31.1.2009)
Expresses concern over declining of educational system in West Bengal. ** Education-Educational System.
-HIGHER EDUCATION
110 PARTHASARATHI, Ashok Higher education needs a better deal. HINDU, 2009(28.1.2009) ** Education-Higher Education.
-HIGHER EDUCATION-CORRESPONDENCE EDUCATION
111 BORA, Abhijit Distance learning-reaching the unreached. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(22.1.2009) ** Education-Higher Education-Correspondence Education.
** - Keywords 19
-HIGHER EDUCATION-UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
112 SINGH, R.P. Living in HRD times. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(28.1.2009) HRD: Human Resource Development.
Emphasises that Indian Universities need to be freed from the Government's influence. ** Education-Higher Education-University Administration.
-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
113 RAGHUNATHAN, V. Supra-IIM board: A retrograde idea. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(31.1.2009) IIM: Indian Institute of Management.
Examines the recommendations of Bhargava Committee on the functioning of IIM board. ** Education-Management Education.
-MINORITIES EDUCATION INSTITUTION
114 RADHAKRISHNAN, M.G. Ire of minorities. INDIA TODAY, V.33(No.1), 2009(7.1.2009): P.20-21
Explains the reasons behind the agitation of minority groups, viz Christian and Muslims against the Kerala Government's reform in minority-dominated education sector. ** Education-Minorities Education Institution.
-SEX EDUCATION
115 HAZARIKA, Arup Kumar Sex education. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(25.1.2009) ** Education-Sex Education.
-STUDENTS-CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
116 Spare the rod (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(31.1.2009)
Comments on corporal punishment. ** Education-Students-Corporal Punishment.
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-TEXT BOOKS
117 KRISHNA KUMAR, R. Failing to deliver. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.23), 2008(21.11.2008): P.25-28
Discusses the Expert Committee's report on Textbook Review in Kerala. ** Education-Text Books.
ELECTIONS -(ISRAEL)
118 PAUL, Sudeep Two towers of babel. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(30.1.2009)
Examines the political condition of Israel in context of coming Knesset elections. ** Elections-(Israel).
-ELECTION COSTS
119 GAYATHRI NIVAS High cost of LS polls. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(31.1.2009) LS- Lok Sabha. ** Elections-Election Costs.
-ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS
120 ARORA, J.K. Electoral reforms to cleanse politics. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(21.1.2009) ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
121 SINGH, M.P. Electoral laws and the party system in India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF FEDERAL STUDIES, No.2, 2008(2008): P.1-14 ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms.
ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES-NUCLEAR ENERGY
122 Energy Security in 21st century: Nuclear and hydro hold the promise. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.19-24 ** Energy-Energy Resources-Nuclear Energy.
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ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
123 Less than fair (Editorial). STATESMAN, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on the West Bengal Government's responsibility towards environmental protection. ** Environment-Environment Protection.
124 MURTHY, Raja Mapping Asia's first green Government. STATESMAN, 2009(29.1.2009)
Applauds the governance of Himachal Pradesh for becoming the first Asian State of India for launching a series of environment protection measures. ** Environment-Environment Protection.
125 SINHA, Himadri Managing the resilience for biodiversity conservation: Cases from Indian forest management. MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT, V.30(No.3), 2008(Oct-Dec 08): P.15-36 ** Environment-Environment Protection.
-GLOBAL WARMING
126 LOMBORG, Bjorn Climate change safari park. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(23.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to save the world from global warming ** Environment-Global Warming.
127 SALEHYAN, Idean From climate change to conflict? No consensus yet. JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH, V.45(No.3), 2008(May 2008): P.315-326
Explores the link between climate change and political violence and also outlines broad policy suggestions to deal with these potential problems. ** Environment-Global Warming.
128 SINGH, N.K. Let's get going. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(24.1.2009)
Emphasises that legislators must play a proactive role in tackling the problem of climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming.
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-NATURAL CALAMITIES-DISASTER RELIEF
129 SABHLOK, Anu Integrated disaster management: Arena for inter-State Cooperation amongst States in India. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.17-30 ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Disaster Relief.
-POLLUTION
130 DASGUPTA, Debarshi There's rust in the filter. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.44), 2008(5.11.2008): P.18-20
Discusses the report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on the non-functioning of the Central Pollution Control Board. ** Environment-Pollution.
131 VIDAL, John Novel way to fight pollution. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(20.1.2009) ** Environment-Pollution.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-NATIONALISATION
132 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. Importance of public banking. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.48-50
Justifies the Congress President Sonia Gandhi's statement regarding the importance of nationalisation of the banks. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Nationalisation.
-BLACK MONEY
133 MITRA, Ashok India, be proud. TELEGRAPH, 2009(16.1.2009)
Draws attention to huge amount of money deposited in Swiss banks by Indian nationals. ** Finance-Black Money.
-CURRENCY AND COINAGE
134 PANIGRAHI, Saswat Fake notes, real problem. PIONEER, 2009(18.1.2009) ** Finance-Currency and Coinage.
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-CURRENCY AND COINAGE-MONETARY POLICY-(INDIA)
135 Easing monetary policy (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(26.1.2009)
Reviews the monetary policy of the Reserve Bank of India. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy-(India).
136 Good cop, bad cop (Editorial). ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(28.1.2009)
Focuses on the need to review fiscal policy by the Reserve Bank of India. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy-(India).
-FINANCIAL COOPERATION-(CHINA-ASIA)
137 SOHN, Injoo Learning to Co-operate: China's multilevel approach to Asian financial Co-operation. CHINA QUARTERLY, No.194, 2008(June 2008): P.309-326 ** Finance-Financial Cooperation-(China-Asia).
-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS
138 Groping in the dark (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(23.1.2009)
Evaluates the Governments' efforts to get the financial sector reforms in the wake of downward lurch of well established world wide financial institutions. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.
-STATE FINANCE
139 EDWIN, Tina States must stand on their own feet. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(28.1.2009)
Emphasises that the States shall not be dependent on Central transfers to mainatin their fiscal health. ** Finance-State Finance.
-STATE FINANCE-FINANCE COMMISSION
140 VENKATESAN, V. For a fair share. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.99-101
Focuses on the Central State financial relations in view
** - Keywords 24
-STATE FINANCE-FINANCE COMMISSION
of a joint memorandum presented by all State Governments to the Thirteeenth Finance Commission for the first time in the history of Indian federalism. ** Finance-State Finance-Finance Commission.
-TAXATION
141 GOYAL, Ashima Reducing procyclicality. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(19.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for tax based economic reforms. ** Finance-Taxation.
142 KABLY, Luban New year woes. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(30.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for downward revision of tax targets in view of the current economic slowdown. ** Finance-Taxation.
FOOD -FOOD SECURITY
143 SACHS, Jaffrey D. Breakthrough against hunger. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(26.1.2009)
Expresses concern over world wide food crisis. ** Food-Food Security.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIAL BACKWARDNESS-(INDIA)
144 DAS, Amal Kumar Rehabilitation of closed industries. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(23.1.2009) ** Industrial Development-Industrial Backwardness-(India)
-INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA)
145 Industrial policy zigzag. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.4), 2008(November 2008): P.18-20 ** Industrial Development-Industrial Policy-(India).
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-INDUSTRIES-AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
146 BIDWAI, Praful The road to Gujarat. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.110-112
Expresses disagreement over the Tata's retrograde decision to shift the Nano car project to Gujarat. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Automobile Industry.
-INDUSTRIES-SUGAR INDUSTRY
147 SIDDHARTH SHRIRAM Sugar's bitter-sweet truth. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on the problems of sugar industry. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Sugar Industry.
-SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
148 Funding the smaller sector (Editorial). BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.10
Applauds the Government's initiative to set up a seperate stock exchange for small and medium enterprises. ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries.
INTERNATIONAL LAW -WAR CRIMES
149 PANICKER, Lalita Beg their parden. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(30.1.2009)
Focuses on the cruel attack by Israelis on children of Gaza in Palestine. ** International Law-War Crimes.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
150 DAVIES, Graeme A.M. Strategic co-operation, the invasion of Iraq and the behaviour of the 'Axis of Evil', 1990-2004. JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH, V.45(No.3), 2008(May 2008): P.385-399
Examines the relations of Iran, Syria and North Korea with USA in response to the US occupation in Iraq. ** International Relations.
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-(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)
151 KHOR, Martin When a big power acts with impunity. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.35-36
Questions the manner in which American forces attcking on the villages in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).
-(CHINA-NEPAL)
152 MAHAPATRA, Anil Kumar China's inroad to Nepal. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.350-354
Examines bilateral relationship between Nepal and China in the wake of Nepal Prime Minister Push Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda's maiden visit to China. ** International Relations-(China-Nepal).
-(CHINA-PAKISTAN)
153 YUKTESHWAR KUMAR Crouching dragon. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(28.1.2009)
Focuses on diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(China-Pakistan).
-(CUBA-UNITED STATES)
154 HEINE, Jorge Bringing Cuba back into the fold. HINDU, 2009(20.1.2009)
Suggests the ways by which Cuba can normalise its relations with the rest of the America. ** International Relations-(Cuba-United States).
-(EUROPEAN UNION-MIDDLE EAST)
155 DEMPSEY, Judy and CASTLE, Stephen EU and the Middle East. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(22.1.2009)
Throws light on the differences between European Union and Middle East on Israel-Palestine conflict.
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-(EUROPEAN UNION-MIDDLE EAST)
** International Relations-(European Union-Middle East).
-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)
156 MITRA, Ashok Ministerial visage. TELEGRAPH, 2009(19.1.2009)
Reviews Indo-Bangladesh relations in the context of the victory of Awami League party in Bangladesh general elections. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
-(INDIA-CHINA)
157 ARUN KUMAR SINGH Is India for Sino-Pak threat? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(26.1.2009) ** International Relations-(India-China); Pakistan.
-(INDIA-KAZAKHISTAN)
158 DAS, Rup Narayan Kazakhistan: India's gateway to C Asia. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(26.1.2009) C Asia- Central Asia. ** International Relations-(India-Kazakhistan).
159 STOBDAN, P. Courting Central Asia. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(27.1.2009)
Focuses on the diplomatic relations between India and Kazakhistan. ** International Relations-(India-Kazakhistan).
-(INDIA-NEPAL)
160 CHAKRABORTI, Tridib and CHAKRABORTI, Mohor From absolute monarchy to Republic in Nepal: Implications for India. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.327-333
Analyses Indo-Nepal relations in the changed political perspective. ** International Relations-(India-Nepal).
161 CHIBBER, Bharati Indo-Nepal relations: Economic dimensions. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.360-364
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-(INDIA-NEPAL)
** International Relations-(India-Nepal).
162 DAS, Samir Kumar Great transition in Nepal: Implications for India's Northeast. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.355-359 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
163 BHARAT KARNAD No more handholding, please. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(30.1.2009)
Highlights India's response to Pak-sponsored terrorism. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
164 BIDWAI, Praful Wisdom of restraint. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.117-118
Analyses India's own and independent diplomatic strategy vis-a-vis Pakistan after Mumbai carnage. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Terrorism.
165 COWSHISH, Atul Indo-Pak tu tu main main. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.4-5
Analyses the adverse impact of Mumbai terror attack on the relations between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Terrorism.
166 DUTT, Barkha Nothing black or white. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(17.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for Washington's intervention to solve current crisis between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
167 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay Hasina must deal with ISI clone. PIONEER, 2009(17.1.2009)
Deals with Indo-Bangladesh relations and Pakistan sponsored terrorism against India from Bangladesh soil. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)
168 MENON, M.S. Withdraw from Indus treaty. TRIBUNE, 2009(30.1.2009)
Suggests India to withdraw from Indus treaty with Pakistan in the context of Pakistan sponsored terrorism. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
169 PRASANAN, R. Back from the brink. WEEK, V.27(No.4), 2008(21.12.2008): P.40-41
Analyses the bitterness developed between India and Pakistan after Mumbai bomb blasts. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
170 SEEMA MUSTAFA Consequences of the war rhetoric. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.8-10
Critically examines India's foreign policy towards Pakistan after Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
171 SURYA PRAKASH, A. Break all ties with Pakistan. PIONEER, 2009(27.1.2009)
Expresses views on Pakistan sponsored terrorism against India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
172 SWAMI, Praveen Understanding Pakistan's response to Mumbai. HINDU, 2009(26.1.2009)
Focuses on Pakistan's response to Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
173 VAIDIK, Ved Pratap War on terror. TRIBUNE, 2009(26.1.2009)
Demands to declare Pakistan a terrorist State. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
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-(INDIA-SRI LANKA)
174 INDIRESAN, P.V. Pugmarks on the beach. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.44), 2008(5.11.2008): P.16
Advises Central Government not to interfare in Sri Lankan Affairs under the pressure of DMK supremo M. Karunanidhi. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
175 MADHAVAN, A. Indian policy and the Sri Lanka impasse. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.390-393 ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
176 MURALIDHAR, Reddy, B. India concerns. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.41-45
Examines the decision of National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan to summon Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission over the Sri Lankan Tamils' issue. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
177 PARTHASARATHY, Malini Dangers of Tamil Chauvinism. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.394-399
Analyses the consequences of the pressure exerted by Tamil Nadu political parties on Indian Government to intervene in Sri Lanka's internal affairs. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
178 RAJAN, M.C. TN coast remains Tigers' supply line. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.382-383
Analyses the pro-LTTE groups and sympathisers in India supporting the LTTE. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
179 SATHIYA, Moorthy, N. Ethnic issue: India, Sri Lanka and the international community. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.371-377 ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka).
-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
180 BOSE, Ajoy 'Change' in Indo-US relations. PIONEER, 2009(29.1.2009) ** International Relations-(India-United States).
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-(ISRAEL-PALESTINE)
181 ALLANA, Alia Operation over. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(16.1.2009)
Deals with Israeli army's operation against Hamas in Gaza ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
182 ATRAN, Scott and GINGES, Jeremy Can an apology end a 100 year old war? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(28.1.2009)
Deals with Israel-Palestine conflict. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
183 Ceasefire in Gaza (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009) ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
184 DASGUPTA, Punyapriya Crimes against humanity. TRIBUNE, 2009(24.1.2009)
Comments on Israel's bombardment on Gaza. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
185 GADHAFI, Muammar One-state solution. HINDU, 2009(23.1.2009)
Suggests the ways to solve the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
186 HASAN SUROOR Israeli actions in Gaza give U.K. extremists a new lease of life. HINDU, 2009(19.1.2009)
Focuses on the western-backed conspiracy to humiliate Muslims in the wake of Israeli invasion of Gaza. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
187 JANSEN, Michael Winners and losers. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(28.1.2009)
Focuses the attention on Israel's war on Gaza against Hamas. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
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-(ISRAEL-PALESTINE)
188 McCARTHY, Rory Gaza: Fragile truce, fragile future. HINDU, 2009(20.1.2009)
Focuses on Israel-Palestinian conflict. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
189 MUAMMAR QADDAFI This land is your land, this land is their land. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(27.1.2009)
Expresses views on Israel-Palestine conflict. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
190 VAIJU NARAVANE Pounding of Gaza and after. HINDU, 2009(22.1.2009)
Focuses on the aim of Israel's attack on Gaza. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).
-(NEPAL-UNITED STATES)
191 PANDEY, Esha US-Nepal relations. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.346-349 ** International Relations-(Nepal-United States).
-(SOUTH AFRICA-UNITED STATES)
192 CHERIAN, John Over to Africa. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.59-61
Critically analyses USA's intervention in the internal affairs of African countries in the guise of AFRICOM(United States Military Command for Africa). ** International Relations-(South Africa-United States).
-(UNITED STATES-GULF COUNTRIES)
193 CHOMSKY, Noam Status of forces agreement. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.410), 2009(1.1.2009): P.25-27 US: United States.
Examines the roots of US interest in Gulf countries. ** International Relations-(United States-Gulf Countries)
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-(UNITED STATES-IRAN)
194 TISDALL, Simon More action, less rhetoric. HINDU, 2009(30.1.2009)
Focuses on United States' foreign policy towards Iran. ** International Relations-(United States-Iran).
-(UNITED STATES-PAKISTAN)
195 RIEDEL, Bruce Pakistan: Critical battlefield. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.355-361
Analyses foreign policy challenges before United States in view of Pakistan's paradoxes and enigomas in the global struggle against terrorism. ** International Relations-(United States-Pakistan).
-ESPIONAGE
196 TARIQ BHAT Dead men walking. WEEK, V.27(No.6), 2009(4.1.2009): P.16-19
Reveals the woes of Indian spies. ** International Relations-Espionage.
-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)
197 BATRA, N.D. Matrix of smart power. STATESMAN, 2009(28.1.2009)
Focuses on the measures to be taken by US administration to achieve foreign policy goals. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
198 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K. Strange storm brews in South Asia. MAINSTREAM, V.46(No.51), 2008(6.12.2008): P.9-10
Analyses USA's foreign policy towards South Asia. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
199 MAHAPATRA, C. US foreign policy: Concerns for India. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(30.1.2009) US- United States.
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-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)
** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
200 NIHAL SINGH, S. Will Obama's foreign policy be democratic? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(29.1.2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
201 PANT, Harsh V. New Prez won't please India as much as Bush. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(23.1.2009)
Analyses the foreign policy of Barack Obama in context with India. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
202 PAUL, Amrit Obama's Afghan-Pak terror challenge. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(28.1.2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
203 QUEEN, Noor Hope, not fear. WEEK, V.27(No.5), 2008(28.12.2008): P.74-75
Anticipates the positive role of America in restoring the Arab-Israeli conflict in the regime US President Barack Hussain Obama. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
204 SALMAN HAIDER New US diplomacy. STATESMAN, 2009(29.1.2009)
Focuses on the foreign policy of the United States. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
205 TALWALKAR, Govind Can Obama correct US West Asia policy? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(20.1.2009)
Examines the foreign policy of United States towards West Asia. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
206 VARADARAJAN, Siddharth Promise and pitfalls of Obama's South Asia policy. HINDU, 2009(27.1.2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)
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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS
207 SURYANARAYANA, P.S. Beijing consensus. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.23), 2008(21.11.2008): P.53-55
Focuses on the outcome of the Seventh Asia Europe Meeting(ASEM) being held in Beijing to evolve a political concensus on the complexion of a possible worldwide recession. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and pacts.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES
208 RAO, M.S. Do we live to work or work to live? HINDU, 2009(18.1.2009)
Emphasises that the organisations must take some pressing measures so as to check workaholism which adversly affects employees personal and social life. ** Labour and Labouring Classes.
-BONDED LABOUR
209 BAKSHI, Roopa South Asia's bonded labour. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.13-14 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Bonded Labour.
-EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-MIGRANT LABOUR
210 GHAITH ABDUL AHAD Beneath the glitz. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.61-63
Draws the attention towards the appalling condition of migrant labourers in Dubai. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment-Migrant Labour.
-LABOUR DISPUTES
211 KRISHNATREYA, A. Oil PSU strike: Other side of the story. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(20.1.2009) ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Disputes.
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-LABOUR WELFARE-SOCIAL SECURITY
212 SHABINA AKHTAR Great expectations. TELEGRAPH, 2009(21.1.2009)
Deals with expectations of people working in the unorganised sector from the Unorganised Worker's Social Security Act 2008. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Welfare-Social Security.
LAW AND JUSTICE
213 SWAMY, V. Kumara Mind your language. TELEGRAPH, 2009(28.1.2009)
Deals with the Law Commission's decision to reject a proposal to make Hindi compulsory in the Supreme Court and High Court. ** Law and Justice.
-JUDGES
214 SACHAR, Rajindar Transfer of judges. TRIBUNE, 2009(19.1.2009) ** Law and Justice-Judges.
-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL REFORMS
215 IYER, V.R. Krishna Imperatives before the judiciary. HINDU, 2009(23.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to improve upon the shortcomings of Indian judicial system. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Reforms.
-LAW
216 Anti-fraud laws must be enforced (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(18.1.2009) ** Law and Justice-Law.
-LAW-CRIMINAL LAW
217 KHAITAN, Tarunabh Arresting facts. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(17.1.2009)
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-LAW-CRIMINAL LAW
Opines on the protest of lawyers against the amendment in CrPC Act. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal law.
MASS MEDIA
218 AKBAR, M.J. India, Pak aren't neighbours; they are world's apart. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on media's role in recollecting India-Pakistan relations. ** Mass Media.
219 HASAN SUROOR U.K. media- the reality behind all that jazz. HINDU, 2009(29.1.2009) ** Mass Media.
-CENSORSHIP
220 DIVAN, Madhavi Censorship post-26/11. STATESMAN, 2009(23.1.2009)
Focuses on the new draft law released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to regulate television coverage during emergency situations like Mumbai terror attacks. ** Mass Media-Censorship.
-FILMS-FILMS AWARDS
221 SASHI KUMAR Rahman and the Oscar. HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009)
Analyses the factors for getting nomination for 'Oscar' award to A.R. Rahman's film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. ** Mass Media-Films-Films Awards.
-MEDIA LAWS
222 MATTHAN, Rahul Someone to watch over you. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(16.1.2009)
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-MEDIA LAWS
Gives a critical view on the new Information Technology Act(Amendment) passed in Parliament. ** Mass Media-Media Laws.
223 RAO, S.L. Matters of life and death. TELEGRAPH, 2009(29.1.2009)
Criticises the Government's proposal to ban media coverage during anti-terrorist operations. ** Mass Media-Media Laws.
224 SINGH, N.K. Making TV a scapegoat. TRIBUNE, 2009(18.1.2009)
Criticises Union Government's move to amend the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Rules to control media. ** Mass Media-Media Laws.
-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS
225 BOTHRA, Arun Breaking news. STATESMAN, 2009(20.1.2009)
Expresses the need to regulate the conduct of the electronic media during the hour of crisis. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics.
-RADIO AND TELEVISION
226 BHARALI, Bharati Education through the airwaves. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(18.1.2009)
Discusses radio as the most extensively used form of media for education purpose in India. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
227 DUTTA, Ankuran and ROY, Anamika Community Radio: A tool for development. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(29.1.2009) ** Mass Media-Radio and Television.
-TELEVISION
228 WOLFSFELD, Gadi and OTHERS Covering death in conflicts: Coverage of the second Intifada on Israeli and Palestinian television.
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-TELEVISION
JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH, V.45(No.3), 2008(May 2008): P.410-417 ** Mass Media-Television.
MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL
229 MISHRA, Jaideep Time to revisit coal nationalisation. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(20.1.2009)
Focuses on the need to invest in coal sector for reviving the economy. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal.
-MINING
230 RAO, Divya Badami Uranium mining blues in Meghalaya: Case of deformity among children. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.37-38 ** Mines and Minerals-Mining.
PETROLEUM -GAS
231 RADYUHIN, Vladimir Gas war: It is advantage Russia. HINDU, 2009(31.1.2009)
Indicates that the US inspired rift between Ukraine and Russia on supply of natural gas may strengthen Russia's position in the energy markets of Europe and the former Soviet Union. ** Petroleum-Gas.
-OIL PRICES
232 DEBROY, Bibek Boiled in oil. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(16.1.2009)
Deals with oil price policy. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
233 Oil gets cheaper (Editorial). TRIBUNE, 2009(30.1.2009)
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-OIL PRICES
Discusses the need to deregularise petroleum prices in the context of reduction in the price of petrol. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
234 ALEXANDER, P.C. How to choose a Prime Minister. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(28.1.2009)
Deals with the election of the Prime Minister in India. ** Politics and Government.
235 KATJU, Markandey Importance of liberty and democracy in India. HINDU, 2009(26.1.2009)
Emphasises the importance of rapid industrialisation to abolish poverty, unemployment, crime and terrorism. ** Politics and Government.
236 MEHRA, Ajay K. Crime and politics. STATESMAN, 2009(25.1.2009)
Focuses on the logical and paradoxical nexus between politics and crime. ** Politics and Government.
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237 SCALAPINO, Robert A. United States and Asia in 2007: Region in transition. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.5-12
Presents a complex picture of Asian countries' political and economic growth in the backdrop of recession being faced by the US economy. ** Politics and Government-(Asia).
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238 GORADIA, Prafull Learn politics the Chinese way. PIONEER, 2009(29.1.2009)
Examines the political system of China. ** Politics and Government-(China).
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239 BARUAH, Amit Cut out the middle men. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(21.1.2009)
Comments on the governance of Pakistan's Government. ** Politics and Government-(Pakistan).
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS
240 ARORA, B.N. Denial of right to life. MAINSTREAM, V.46(No.51), 2008(6.12.2008): P.15-16
Expresses concern over the violation of most basic Human Right namely Right to Life even after sixty one years of Independence. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
241 CHANDRACHUD, Abhinav Deliver us from fear. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(27.1.2009)
Focuses on the Supreme Courts opinion on Human Rights issues of terrorists. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
242 HAKSAR, Nandita Challenges before the human rights movement. MAINSTREAM, V.46(No.51), 2008(6.12.2008): P.11-14 ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
243 MOUSSEAU, Michael and DEMAT, Yalcin Contracting roots of human rights. JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH, V.45(No.3), 2008(May 2008): P.327-344 ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights.
-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION
244 Land-ing trouble (Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(19.1.2009)
Expresses views on the debate regarding the disclosure of judges assets under RTI. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information.
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-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION
245 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu For the judges' sakes. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(27.1.2009)
Comments on the Supreme Court's response to the Information Commission on the disclosure of information regarding judges assets. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information.
246 NAYAR, Kuldip Judges should have been the first to disclose assets. TRIBUNE, 2009(23.1.2009) ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information.
247 Supreme folly (Editorial). TRIBUNE, 2009(19.1.2009)
Stresses the need of transparency in judiciary in context of the declaration of assets. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information.
-FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS
248 KULWANT SINGH City-to-city cooperation for sustainable urban development. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.45-64
Analyses the benefits and potential of city-to-city partnerships in complementing conventional development approaches. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations.
249 SATYA PRAKASH SINGH General model of inter-state relations: Contemporary reality and a way-out. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 08): P.85-96 ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations.
250 SHARMA, D.K. Cooperation among the North Indian States. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.65-74
Addresses the question of cooperation among the Indian States with particular focus on the North Indian States.
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-FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS
** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations.
251 VIRENDRA KUMAR Cooperation among the Indian States: Care concern of the Indian Contitution. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.1-16
Deals with the inter-State relations in India. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations.
-FORMS OF STATE DEMOCRACY
252 KURLANTZICK, Joshua Asia's democracy backlash. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.375-380
Discusses the state of democracy in South and Southeast Asia at the turn of millenium. ** Politics and Government-Forms of State Democracy.
-POLITICAL AGITATION-(PAKISTAN)
253 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama Swat: Lessons from a militant takeover. HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to control militancy in Swat. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(Pakistan)
-POLITICAL AGITATION-(SRI LANKA)
254 HARIHARAN, R. Looks like Prabhakaran's last battle. HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009)
Anticipates last battle being waged by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) with the Sri Lankan security forces. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(Sri Lanka).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(AFGHANISTAN)
255 BARFIELD, Thomas Roots of failure in Afghanistan. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.410-417 ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Afghanistan).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ASIA)
256 DITTMER, Lowell Asia in 2007. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.1-4 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Asia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH)
257 MUSLEHUDDIN AHMAD Bangladesh needs true change. STATESMAN, 2009(16.1.2009)
Applauds the victory of Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CAMBODIA)
258 HUGHES, Caroline Cambodia in 2007: Development and dispossession. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.69-74 ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Cambodia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA)
259 FEWSMITH, Joseph China in 2007: Politics of leadership transition. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.82-96 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CONGO)
260 CHERIAN, John Chaos in Congo. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.51-53
Focuses on ongoing conflict between rebel forces and Government troops in Eastern Congo. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Congo).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT)
261 SHEHATA, Samer After Mubark, Mubarak? CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.418-424
Focuses on the political development in Egypt after the death of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)
262 DUTT, Anuradha Vote bank politics. PIONEER, 2009(23.1.2009)
Comments on the entry of Kalyan Singh into Samajwadi Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
263 DUTT, Barkha Wanted: A song for our times. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(24.1.2009)
Critically examines Indian political system and politicians. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
264 GANGULY, Sumit India held back. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.369-374
Examines various hurdles before India in getting great super power status. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
265 GOSWAMI, Govinda Ballav Antulay affair and vote bank politics. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(19.1.2009)
Deals with the controversial remark of Congress leader A.R. Antulay on killing of police officer in Mumbai terror attack. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
266 KALYANI SHANKAR Preparing for election. PIONEER, 2009(23.1.2009)
Looks at the political scenario of India in context of
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the coming general elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
267 MURTHY, Sachidananda Going gets tough. WEEK, V.27(No.5), 2008(28.12.2008): P.8-16
Anticipates the political scenario of India in 2009. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
268 Pre-election scenario-Social and political implications. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.5), 2008(December 2008): P.3-4 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
269 SANGHVI, Vir Man in the middle. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(25.1.2009)
Indicates that Dr. Manmohan Singh is the best option for Prime Ministership. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
270 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Door's open, come right in. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(23.1.2009)
Discusses the characterstics of various personalities, suitable for Prime Ministership in Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
271 GUPTA, Dipankar Credit's misplaced. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(31.1.2009)
Highlights the achievements of Narendra Modi's government in Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat).
272 MAHURKAR, Uday Modi method. INDIA TODAY, V.33(No.1), 2009(7.1.2009): P.30-34
Discusses the electoral strategy of Gujarat Cheif Minister Narendra Modi in the backdrop of his decisive victory in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
273 GUHA, Ramachandra There's no third option. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(16.1.2009)
Highlights the plight of Kashmiris who are struggling for their 'Azadi' since independence. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
274 MUZAMIL JALEEL Step carefully, Omar. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(31.1.2009)
Discusses the political challenges ahead for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
275 PANDIT, K.N. Restoring faith in J&K Government. PIONEER, 2009(20.1.2009)
Throws light on the challenges ahead for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JHARKHAND)
276 JHA, Vijay Deo State without a leader. PIONEER, 2009(25.1.2009)
Expresses views on the President's rule in Jharkhand. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jharkhand).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
277 BAVADAM, Lyla Hate campaign. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.23), 2008(21.11.2008): P.24-26
Critically examines Maharashtra's Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray's politics on North Indian issue. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Maharashtra).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
278 KOPPIKAR, Smruti Life in the Raj era. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.44), 2008(5.11.2008): P.44-52
Warns about the dire consequences of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray's divisive politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Maharashtra).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU)
279 IYENGAR, Pushpa My Lankan brethren. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.44), 2008(5.11.2008): P.10-12
Analyses political scenario in Tamil Nadu over the issue of Lankan Tamils. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Tamil Nadu).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)
280 SENGUPTA, Nitish Danger signals in Darjeeling hills. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(29.1.2009)
Raises concern over the violent political agitation in Darjeeling for and against seperate Gorkhaland state. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDONESIA)
281 FEALY, Gleg Indonesia's reform era faces a test. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.388-392
Discusses the political development in Indonesia on the 10th anniversary of the fall of Suharte's repressive 'Neworder' regime. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Indonesia).
282 KINGSBURY, Damein Indonesia in 2007: Unmet expectations, despite improvement. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.38-46
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDONESIA)
Highlights growing sense of disappointment among the people with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Presidency. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Indonesia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(IRAN)
283 MAHMOOD SARIOLGHALAM Iran in search of itself. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.425-431
Focuses on identity crisis in Iran. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Iran).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(IRAQ)
284 YAPHE, Judith S. Iraq: Are we there yet? CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.403-409
Analyses the future of Iraq in view of the upcoming elections for Provincial Councils and the National Assembly. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Iraq).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JHARKHAND)
285 Dream gone sour (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(20.1.2009)
Focuses on the political development in Jharkhand with the shocking defeat of Shibu Soren in Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Jharkhand).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALAYSIA)
286 CASE, William Malaysia in 2007: High corruption and low opposition. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.47-54 ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Malaysia).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR)
287 ABRAMOWITZ, Morton and KOLIEB, Donatuan New strategy on Myanmar. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.393
Draws the attention towards the suffering of citizens in the military ruled Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar).
288 THAWNGHMUNG, Ardeth Maung and MYOE, Maung Aung Myanmar in 2007: turning point in the 'road map'? ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.13-19
Discusses the political situation in Myanmar during 2007. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL)
289 MURTHY, Padmaja Nepal's Maoists in the political mainstream: April 2006(Jan Andolan II)-April 2008(Constituent Assembly Elections). WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.9), 2008(September): P.334-341
Discusses the factors leading Maoists towards Nepal's political mainstream. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)
290 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K. Pakistani military sizes up 'smart power'. HINDU, 2009(29.1.2009)
Focuses on the United States' policy towards Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
291 FARZANA SHAIKH Pakistan's perilous voyage. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.362-368
Focuses on the current political turmoil in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PHILIPPINES)
292 HICKEN, Allen Philippines in 2007: Ballots, Budgets and bribes. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.75-81
Analyses numerous corruption scandals and continued political instability during the second term of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Philippines).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RUSSIA)
293 DAS, H.N. Political stability in democratic Russia. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(19.1.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Russia)
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SINGAPORE)
294 HUAT, Chua Beng Singapore in 2007: High wage ministers and the management of gays and elderly. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.55-61
Examines a big hike in top officials' salaries and change in the law to deal with the problems of aging and homosexuality in Singapore during 2007. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Singapore).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SOMALIA)
295 TISDALL, Simon Somalia on brink of humanitarian catastrophe. HINDU, 2009(29.1.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Somalia).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(THAILAND)
296 OCKEY, James Thailand in 2007: Struggle to control democracy. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.20-28 ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Thailand).
297 THOMPSON, Mark R. People power sources: Uncivil society in Thailand and the Philippine. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.712), 2008(November 2008): P.381-387
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** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Thailand).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED STATES)
298 AKBAR, M.J. Hope needs to be handled carefully. PIONEER, 2009(25.1.2009)
Expresses the hopes and expectations from newly elected President of United States Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
299 ASIF ALI ZARDARI Obama's South Asia challenge. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(30.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges ahead for United States President Barack Obama on South Asia front. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
300 BATRA, N.D. View from the top. STATESMAN, 2009(21.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges before Obama, the President of the United States, to save the country from economic depression. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
301 BROOKS, David Obama's first test: Restrain the collapse of US economy. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(24.1.2009)
Discusses the economic challenges before the new President of United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
302 CALMES, Jackie Obama: A rare chance for a bold start. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(21.1.2009)
Focuses on the inaugural speech of Barack Obama as President of the United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
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303 COLLINS, Gail Final goodbye to 'misunderestimated' Prez. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(16.1.2009)
Critically evaluates George W. Bush as the President of United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
304 For Obama, it's time to deliver (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(20.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges ahead for United States' newly elected President Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
305 FREEDLAND, Jonathan Obama frames a radical message. HINDU, 2009(22.1.2009)
Focuses on the inaugural address by Obama, the President of the United States of America. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
306 KALYANI SHANKAR World after Tuesday. PIONEER, 2009(16.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges ahead for United States' President Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
307 NAYAR, K.P. Hope in difference. TELEGRAPH, 2009(21.1.2009)
Throws light on the expectations and hopes from United States President Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
308 POWER, Jonathan World to win. STATESMAN, 2009(23.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges before the President of the United States to strengthen America's position of global leadership.
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** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
309 President Obama's promises (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(22.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges before Barrack Hussain Obama, the President of the United States of America. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
310 RAJAGOPALAN, S. Personification of hope. PIONEER, 2009(17.1.2009)
Focuses on the expectations and hopes from the new President of United States, Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
311 SAINATH, P. Changes ahead you'd better belive in. HINDU, 2009(24.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges before Obama, the President of the United States to revive economy. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
312 SALMAN HAIDER New era has begun. STATESMAN, 2009(22.1.2009)
Applauds the assumption of the President's office by Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
313 SANGER, David E. Obama's change agenda: The real test begins now. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(22.1.2009)
Opines on the inaugural speech of Barack Obama as President of United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
314 SHARMA, Mihir S. It is just me? INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(21.1.2009)
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED STATES)
Expresses views on Barack Obama's coronation as 44th President of United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
315 SRINIVASAN, Rajeev Can Obama's humbled American bounce back? PIONEER, 2009(22.1.2009)
Discusses the challenges ahead for United States' President Barack Obama. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
316 TOMASKY, Michael Here's to rebirth of US liberalism. HINDU, 2009(27.1.2009)
Applauds the ideology of Barack Obama, the President of the United States of America. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
317 YECHURY, Sitaram Different race, same goal. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(22.1.2009)
Focuses on the impact of Bush imperialism on Obama's administration in the United States. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States).
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(VIETNAM)
318 HAN, Vox Vietnam in 2007: Profile in economic and socio-political dynamism. ASIAN SURVEY, V.48(No.1), 2008(Jan/Feb 2008): P.29-37
Witnesses fast growing economy and a vivid socio- political landscape coupled with an active diplomacy in Vietnam during the year 2007. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Vietnam).
-POLITICAL PARTIES
319 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Muslim party should or should not be? NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.16-18
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-POLITICAL PARTIES
Argues over the formation of seperate Muslim Party in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP
320 BJP' continuing troubles (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(24.1.2009)
Focuses on the internal dissension in the Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
321 COWSHISH, Atul BJP's convenient truths. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.5-6
Expresses concern over the reaction of BJP leaders on the Mumbai carnage and the probe into it. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP; Terrorism.
322 NAYAR, Kuldip Playing with fire. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.7-8
Analyses the consequences of BJP's politics in the context of Malegaon bomb blasts. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
323 SANGHVI, Vir Our terror, their terror. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.9-11
Expresses the hypocrisy and prejudice at the root of the BJP's approach to terrorism. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS
324 KHARE, Harish Manmohan Singh's political future. HINDU, 2009(30.1.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.
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325 SEEMA CHISTI Congress's naya daur. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(26.1.2009)
Examines the political condition of Congress party in the context of the coming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)
326 JAYARAJ, V.R. CPM faces worst ever crisis. PIONEER, 2009(26.1.2009)
Deals with the corruption charges against CPM leader in Kerala. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
327 JOSHI, Rakesh Resurrecting reforms. BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.42
Examines the role of left parties during the passage of Insurance Reforms Bill. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).
-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGY-GANDHISM
328 BANIKYA, Manoranjan Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(30.1.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideology-Gandhism.
329 DOGRA, Bharat Gandhi's ideas still relevant. NATION & THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.24-26
Discusses the significance of Mahatma Gandhi's ideas in contemporary global scenario. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideology-Gandhism.
330 KALYANAM, V. How did we lose 'The magic of Gandhi'? HINDU, 2009(25.1.2009)
Recollects the values and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and
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Ideology-Gandhism.
331 MISRA, Salil Appropriating Gandhi. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(30.1.2009)
Analyses the Gandhian ideology on religion, secularism, democracy, modern economy and politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideology-Gandhism.
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA
332 LTTE cornered (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(30.1.2009) LTTE: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Comments on the success of the Sri Lankan army against LTTE. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka
-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA)
333 End game in Sri Lanka (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(27.1.2009) LTTE: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Anticipates end of military war between LTTE and the Sri Lankan army in the wake of capture of the Tigers' main garrison town of Mullaithivu. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
334 Fight to finish (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(23.1.2009)
Deals with the Sri Lankan army's operation against LTTE(Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam). ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
335 GULBIN SULTANA Future of the LTTE. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.396-399 LTTE(Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam). ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
336 MANMOHAN, N. Conflict and peace in Sri lanka: Looking back and forth. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.367-370
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-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA)
Examines the prospect of peace in Sri Lanka in the current political scenario. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
337 MEHTA, Ashok K. Lanka's war against LTTE. TRIBUNE, 2009(29.1.2009)
Deals with Sri Lankan forces operation against LTTE and India's stand on it. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
338 MURALIDHARAN, Kavitha Mauling the tigers. WEEK, V.27(No.4), 2008(21.12.2008): P.64-66
Focuses on the war raging between the Sri Lankan Army and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
339 MURALIDHARAN, Kavitha Vanishing men. WEEK, V.27(No.6), 2009(4.1.2009): P.20-21
Throws light on the endless sufferings of Tamils in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
340 Tamil's plight (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(30.1.2009)
Focuses attention on Tamilian's plight caught in the crossfire between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan forces. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
341 VARMA, K.J.M. LTTE hits a downward curve. WORLD FOCUS, V.29(No.10), 2008(October 08): P.379-381
Analyses the dwindling fortune of the LTTE in Sri Lanka as the ethnic war enters in the last phase. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
342 SEZHIYAN, Era Half ministers. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.105-109
Examines the present status of the Prime minister and the Finance Minister of India under globalised economy. ** Public Administration.
-ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS
343 ARUN, T.K. It's the system, not system failure. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2009(29.1.2009)
Focuses on the role of bureaucrats in combating corruption. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms.
344 MUKHERJEE, Subrata Parties and politics. STATESMAN, 2009(16.1.2009)
Emphasises the need for value addition to the system of Government. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms.
-CIVIL SERVICES
345 ESHWAR ANAND, V. Civil services: The blunted edge. TRIBUNE, 2009(25.1.2009)
Examines the Moily Commission's recommendations for reforms in civil services. ** Public Administration-Civil Services.
-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY
346 Vested interests in India. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.5), 2008(December 08): P.23-24
Deals with the relationship between political leadership and the bureaucracy. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy.
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-CIVIL SERVICES-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
347 RAGHAVAN, R.K. Seniority vs merit. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.93-94
Emphasises the need to follow transparent procedures in the matter of promotion and appointments to Government posts. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Government Employees.
-CIVIL SERVICES-PAY COMMISSION
348 GOSWAMI, Anupam Stimulating the states. BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.46-48
Highlights the State Governments' willingness to push through salary hikes matching the Sixth Pay Commission award to encash this in the General elections of 2009. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Pay Commission.
-CORRUPTION
349 MUKHERJEE, Shikha Working class corruption. PIONEER, 2009(26.1.2009)
Focuses on the corruption charges against CPM party in West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Corruption.
-CORRUPTION-SCAMS
350 ARUN KUMAR Satyam saga. TRIBUNE, 2009(24.1.2009)
Deals with scam in Satyam company. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
351 BASU, Nilotpal Clear case of complicity. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(27.1.2009)
Expresses view on fraud in Satyam company. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
** - Keywords 62
-CORRUPTION-SCAMS
352 DHALL, Vinod Lessons from Satyam. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(17.1.2009)
Stresses the need to reform Companies Bill, in the context of Satyam Company fraud. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
353 GOSWAMI, Omkar Satyam: The tasks ahead. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2009(21.1.2009)
Focuses on the issues related to Satyam company in context of scam in Satyam. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
354 JHA, Deepak Kumar Scent of a scam. PIONEER, 2009(25.1.2009)
Exposes the scam in allotment of flats under Delhi Development Authority Housing Scheme. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
355 NIRMALYA KUMAR Satyam: not yet India's Enron. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on the failure of Satyam Computer Service limited ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
356 PARIKH, Daksesh L' affaire Satyam. BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.128-130
Sparks debate on the corporate governance issues in the context of Satyam episode. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams; Corporate Governance.
357 RAJEEV SRINIVASAN Corroding faith in the system. PIONEER, 2009(19.1.2009)
Raises concern that the Satyam scam may hurt the prospects of foreign money flowing into India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.
** - Keywords 63
-LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS-CYBER CRIME
358 AGGARWAL, Yogi Making cyber space secure. BUSINESS INDIA, No.802, 2009(14.12.2009): P.90-95
Emphasises the need for e-security for business outlook networks, as banks and financial companies are vulnerable to hackers. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crime.
359 Double-edged law (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(23.1.2009)
Expresses that new law to deal with cyber crimes needs scrutiny. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crime.
360 DUGGAL, Pawan We're not keeping pace. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(29.1.2009)
Focuses on the loopholes in the revised cyber laws. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crime.
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE
361 MUKHERJEE, Doel Police reforms. HINDU, 2009(18.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.
-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATTROCITIES
362 Blow for liberty (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(17.1.2009)
Highlights that the tendency to arrest and torture by police needs to be curbed. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Attrocities
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA)
363 GHOSE, Bhaskar Fear fuels haterd. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.103-104
Highlights Central and State Government's apathy in
** - Keywords 64
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA)
dealing with the Communal violence in Kandhamal and Karnataka. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT)
364 VENKATESAN, V. Terror boguy. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.23), 2008(21.11.2008): P.32-34
Discusses the Supreme Court's order on the Godhra train fire case of 2002. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat).
-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES
365 SEN, Sankar Probe of the nation. STATESMAN, 2009(28.1.2009)
Emphasises the need to get the support of other existing agencies for success of newly created National Investigating Agency. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.
366 SEN, Sankar Time to cure the maladies of the police force. TELEGRAPH, 2009(20.1.2009)
Gives opinion on the formation of new federal agency to investigate cases related to terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.
367 SWAMI, Praveen Lethal lapse. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.18-20
Exposes the culture of India's strategic establishment in the context of Mumbai attack. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies; Terrorism.
368 VENKATESAN, V. Short on strategy. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.133-134
Emphasises the need for a federal agency to ensure coordination between Centre and States not only for gathering and sharing intelligence but also in
** - Keywords 65
-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES
investigating terrorist crimes. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM
369 GANGULY, Amulya Enemy next door. TRIBUNE, 2009(20.1.2009)
Raises concern over the threat from Pakistan army's links with jihadi groups. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
370 GUPTA, Kanchan Nourishing terror with US Dollars. PIONEER, 2009(18.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
371 RAMAN, B. UK a sanctuary for jihadis. PIONEER, 2009(21.1.2009) UK: United Kingdom. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
372 RUBIN, Barry Dealing with Islamist terror. PIONEER, 2009(27.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
373 SEN, Antara Dev Ensure good governance, watch people beat terror. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(16.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
374 SWAMI, Praveen Lashkar-e-Taiba's army in India. HINDU, 2009(17.1.2009)
Expresses concern over threatening calls from Lashkar operatives to attack India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
375 ADHIKARI, Gautam Kashmir is not the issue. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(17.1.2009)
Analyses the facts about the cause of terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
** - Keywords 66
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA)
376 GORADIA, Prafull Roots of extremism lie in India. PIONEER, 2009(21.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
377 AIYAR, Swaminathan S.Anklesaria Dangers of Bush speak. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.410), 2009(1.1.2009): P.12-13
Examines the consequences of India's response to Mumbai terror strike following the Bush policy on 'war on terror'. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
378 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Terrorist attack on Mumbai: What should be done. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.17-18 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
379 BAGCHI, Prology Flip side of the Mumbai attack. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.25-26 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
380 CHERIAN, John Axis of terror. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.127-130
Analyses the prime factor behind the Mujahideen attack on Mumbai as a response to India's special relationship with the US and Israel. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
381 KATAKAM, Anupama Terrorist takeover. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.4-8
Focuses on the terrorist strike on Mumbai. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
382 RADHAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Other battle. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.21-23
** - Keywords 67
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)
Expresses concern over the politicisation of the Mumbai attacks. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
383 SAUMITRA MOHAN Angst against politicians. STATESMAN, 2009(26.1.2009)
Comments on the politicians in the aftermath of Mumbai outrage. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
384 SEEMA MUSTAFA Mumbai: imperatives of accountability. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.410), 2009(1.1.2009): P.8-9
Analyses failures at all levels in the context of Mumbai terror strike. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN)
385 SANGHVI, Vir Explaining away terror. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(18.1.2009)
Condemns the terrorist activities being demonstrated from Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).
386 SUBRAHMANYAM, K. War within. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(28.1.2009)
Focuses on the 'war aginst terrorism' likely to be fought within Pakistan between the Talibanised elements and the majority of Pakistanis who follow traditional Islam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES)
387 THAPPAR, Kiran Goodbye Georgie boy! HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2009(18.1.2009)
** - Keywords 68
-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES)
Recollects George Bush's strategies to fight against terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States).
-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ASSAM)
388 Extremist challenges in Assam and Indian States. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.50 (No.4), 2008(November 2008): P.21 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Assam).
-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT
389 AIYAR, Mani Shankar Accountability is the key. WEEK, V.27(No.5), 2008(28.12.2008): P.68-69
Stresses upon the need for strengthening the Panchayati Raj Institutions to bring about the desired results. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
390 SRIKANTH, A.S. Panchayats & fiscal decentralisation. DECCAN HERALD, 2009(20.1.2009) ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.
-PRIME MINISTER- CABINET-(INDIA)
391 Wanted: A full-time FM (Editorial). BUSINESS INDIA, No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.7-8
Impresses upon the need to appoint full time Finance Minister to handle the slowdown. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister- Cabinet-(India).
-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA)
392 KALYANI SHANKAR Merit no qualification. PIONEER, 2009(30.1.2009)
Assesses the role of Pranab Mukherjee in Indian politics. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-Cabinet-(India).
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PUBLIC HEALTH
393 Cheap and dangerous (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(26.1.2009)
Highlights that the Chinese toys are harmful for the health of children. ** Public Health.
394 Healthcare for all (Editorial). PIONEER, 2009(28.1.2009)
Welcomes the decision of Central Government to open' Jan Aushadhi' generic drug outlets for poor. ** Public Health.
-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
395 Right ruling (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(29.1.2009)
Welcomes the Delhi High Court order overturning Government ban on smoking scenes in films. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy.
RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGE-PLACES OF WORSHIPS
396 In the name of Ram. MAINSTREAM, V.46(No.51), 2008(6.12.2008): P.17-18
Recollects the infamous event occured in the name of Ram at Ayodhya on the sixteenth anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimage-Places of Worships.
-RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND POLITICS
397 GANIEL, Gladys and DIXON, Paul Religion, pragmatic fundamentalism and the transformation of the Northern Ireland conflict. JOURNAL OF PEACE RESEARCH, V.45(No.3), 2008(May 2008): P.419-436
Discusses the role of religion and fundamentalism in Northern Ireland conflict. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Politics.
** - Keywords 70
-RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM
398 MAHMOOD BIN MUHAMMAD New vision for Muslims. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.29-30
Explains the reasons behind the backwardness of Muslims. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam.
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
399 GOSWAMI, H.K. NREGA: A historic legislation. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(16.1.2009) NREGA: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. ** Rural Development.
400 Rural road development under Bharat Nirman Scheme in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.3), 2008(December 2008): P.21-25 ** Rural Development.
-RURAL EMPLOYMENT
401 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005-Poverty eradication through wage employment generation. KURUKSHETRA, V.57(No.2), 2008(December 2008): P.3-5 ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
402 Promoting science (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(19.1.2009)
Focuses on Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's concern over the problems related with the development of science education. ** Science and Technology.
-(INDIA)
403 PARTHASARATHI, Ashok PM can make his S&T dreams come true. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2009(16.1.2009) ST: Science and Technology.
Focuses on the concern raised by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh over the development of Science and Technology in India. ** Science and Technology-(India).
** - Keywords 71
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)
404 RAMACHANDRAN, R. Waiting traps. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.113-117
Analyses the prospect of India's nuclear trade after the finalisation of Indo-US civil nuclear deal. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-United States).
-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT-(MIDDLE
405 CIRINCIONE, Joseph Mideast nuclear reaction? CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.439-442
Analyses that after Iran, a nuclear arms race has broken out in Middle East, with potentially catastrophic implications. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Research and Development-(Middle East).
-BIOTECHNOLOGY
406 SWAMINATHAN, M.S. How to develop India's northeast? HINDU, 2009(19.1.2009)
Focuses on the role of science and biotechnology in shaping ecological future of the northeast. ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology.
-SCIENCE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT
407 BAJAJ, Kamlesh Updated version. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(26.1.2009)
Analyses that the amendment in Information Technology Act was necessary. ** Science and Technology-Science Policy and Development.
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING
408 NAYYAR, Dhiraj Republic of control. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2009(29.1.2009)
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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING
Raises concern over the recent attacks on women in Mangalore in the name of moral policing by Sri Ram Sene. ** Social Policy and Planning.
409 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Uniform marriage laws required. TRIBUNE, 2009(17.1.2009) ** Social Policy and Planning.
-CASTE SYSTEM
410 DUTT, Anuradha Rewriting caste rules for quota. PIONEER, 2009(16.1.2009)
Comments on the Madras High Court ruling that a child born of an intercaste marriage can choose the caste of either parent. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System.
411 GURUMURTHY, S. Is caste an economic development vehicle? HINDU, 2009(19.1.2009)
Focuses on the traditional caste system that seems to be handling modernity by reorienting itself. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System.
-CHILD WELFARE
412 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajay Ashirwad Dying of hunger. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.52-55
Raises questions over the functioning of Integrated Child Development Services Scheme in the backdrop of the death of tribal children due to malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare.
-ETHNIC GROUPS
413 MANDER, Jerry Declaration of dignity. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.15(No.409), 2008(16.12.2008): P.39-41
Discusses the unique document UN declaration on the Rights of Indigeneous people passed in United Nations General Assembly on 13th September 2007. ** Social Policy and Planning-Ethnic Groups.
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-HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION
414 KARUNA GOPAL Inclusive cities and special children. HINDU, 2009(18.1.2009)
Focuses on the challenges posed by the widespread urbanisation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation.
-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
415 FRANK RICH White like me. TIMES OF INDIA, 2009(20.1.2009)
Highlights the challenges before Obama, the President of the United States in fighting against racial confrontation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.
-REHABILITATION POLICY
416 GANESAN, S. Rebuilding lives. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.119-126
Takes a close look at the program of reconstruction and rehabilitation work for Tsunami relief. ** Social Policy and Planning-Rehabilitation Policy; Disaster Relief.
-SCHEDULED TRIBES
417 DORAIRAJ, S. Justice delayed. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.95-97
Throws light on the plight of the tribal people of Pondicherry as waiting for recognition as Scheduled Tribes after 61 years' of Independence. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes.
-SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS
418 SIVARAMAKRISHNAN, Arvind Cultural chasms and societal ills. HINDU, 2009(21.1.2009)
Expresses concern over the continuing incidence of forced
** - Keywords 74
-SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS
marriages among South Asian groups in the United Kingdom. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Change and Conditions.
-SOCIAL PROBLEMS-SATI
419 MISHRA, Neelabh Highly inflammable. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.44), 2008(5.11.2008): P.9
Expresses concern over the occurance of Sati incidents in the country and also raises issues about the interface between law and social reforms. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Sati.
-SOCIAL SECURITY-INSURANCE-HEALTH INSURANCE
420 KRISHNAKUMAR, R. Healthy scheme. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.33-34
Applauds Kerala Government for launching a health insurance scheme for the below poverty line category. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Insurance- Health Insurance.
-WOMEN
421 Disturbing report (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD, 2009(17.1.2009)
Raises concern over the poor infrastructural support for women exposed by UNICEF World Children Report 2009. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
422 JAIN, Laxmi Education, equality and status of women. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, V.49(No.4), 2008(Oct- Dec 08): P.339-344 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
423 KEDDIE, Nikki R. Women in the Middle East Progress and backlash. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.713), 2008(December 2008): P.432-438
Analyses the status of women in view of growth of Islamism in Middle East and North Africa. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
** - Keywords 75
-WOMEN
424 SAHAR ALI Women may rule but do they have power? NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.411), 2009(16.1.2009): P.15-16
Focuses on the poor state of women in South Asia. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
425 SARA T. AL BASSAM Forum on measures to protect divorced women. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.16(No.410), 2009(1.1.2009): P.35-36
Focuses on the conference being held in Dammam to commemorate the International Day for the elimination of violence against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women.
426 SEEMA RANI and OTHERS Characteristics of rural women influencing their participation in major cash crop production and harvestead activities. INDIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH, V.49(No.4), 2008(Oct- Dec 08): P.345-349 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women; Agriculture.
-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN
427 Mangalore's maniacs (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(31.1.2009)
Deals with the violence against women in a pub in Mangalore by Sri Ram Sena activists. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women.
-WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
428 KANG, Tejpreet and CHAWLA, Asha Domestic violence: Where is the end? SOCIAL WELFARE, V.55(No.9), 2008(December 2008): P.5-7 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.
429 KRISHNA CHANDRA PRADHAN Gender based violence in India: Causes and types. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.55(N.9), 2008(December 08): P.30-32 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.
430 LAKSHMI, R and OTHERS Sexual molestation: Striking reality. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.55(No.9), 2008(December 2008): P.13-15
** - Keywords 76
-WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.
431 PATNAIK, Elisa Politics of sexual harassment. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.55(No.9), 2008(December 08): P.16;25
Expresses concern over the politicisation of recent sexual harassment case in Orissa. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.
432 VIJAYA, RAGHAVAN, L. Women and Domestic Violence Act. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.55(No.9), 2008(December 2008): P.8-9 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.
SPEECHES AND ADDRESSES -LEADERS-OBAMA, BARACK
433 DEJEVSKY, Mary Cleaning the Augean stables_ _ _ _. STATESMAN, 2009(22.1.2009)
Highlights the main ideas of inaugral address by the President Obama in the United States. ** Speeches and Addresses-Leaders-OBAMA, Barack.
SPORTS -COMMONWEALTH GAMES
434 Funding the games (Editorial). STATESMAN, 2009(18.1.2009)
Comments on the Government's fund being spent in the name of Commonwealth Games to be held in 2010 in Delhi. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games.
-FOOTBALL
435 BASU, Shamita Soccer great comes calling. STATESMAN, 2009(19.1.2009)
Comments on the implications of Kolkata sponsored grandstanding of football match and inauguration of football academy by one of the soccer star, Diego Maradona. ** Sports-Football.
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TOURISM -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA)
436 BHANUTEJ, N. Tourist menance. WEEK, V.27(No.5), 2008(28.12.2008): P.40-41
Emphasises the need for a responsible tourism policy to protect the eco-sensitive destinations. ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India).
437 Tourism industry and its potential. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY, V.54(N.2), 2008(November 2008): P.24-26 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India).
TRANSPORTATION -ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
438 GHOSE, Bhaskar Road to nowhere. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.88-89
Depicts the real picture of a network of roads and highways built across the country. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Roads and Highways.
-WATER TRANSPORTATION
439 CHERIAN, John On the prowl. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.22), 2008(7.11.2008): P.56-58
Expresses concern over the growing menance of Somalia pirates in the Gulf of Aden. ** Transportation-Water Transportation.
-WATER TRANSPORTATION-SHIPPING
440 GHOSH, Jayati Pirates and panic. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.25), 2008(19.12.2008): P.81-82
Co-relates the growing incidents of sea piracy with the political and economic uncertainity and turmoil. ** Transportation-Water Transportation-Shipping.
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UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UNITED NATIONS AND STATE-(SOMALIA)
441 SHARMA, Anjali UN resolution on Somalia. STATESMAN, 2009(20.1.2009)
Focuses on the resolution issued by the United Nations Security Council expressing to initiate peace keeping operation in Somalia. ** United Nations and International Organisations-United Nations and State-(Somalia).
URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-DRAINAGE
442 DORAIRAJ, S. Metropolitan misery. FRONTLINE, V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.132-134
Exposes the inadequacy and inoperativeness of Chennai's drainage system after the cyclone Nisha. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-Drainage.
-HOUSING
443 Transparency in land deals (Editorial). HINDU, 2009(23.1.2009)
Suggests the ways to be adopted for keeping transparency in real estate. ** Urban Development-Housing.
WATER MANAGEMENT -FLOODS
444 Flood control (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2009(20.1.2009) ** Water Management-Floods.
-RIVER WATER LINKS
445 NINA SINGH Inter-State water sharing in India. MAN & DEVELOPMENT, V.30(No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.51-44 ** Water Management-River Water Links.
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