Parliamentary Documentation Vol.XLVII 16-30 April, 2021 No.8
AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 1. Roadmap for nature-based and climate resilient livelihoods in Maharashtra. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.40-41.
Deals with watershed organisation Trust and other expert's vision for ecosystem-based adaption to climate change in Maharashtra. **Agriculture-Agricultural Research; Rural Maharashtra.
2. KAPIL, Shagun Breaking new ground. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.12-13; 15-16.
Discusses the long-term going agricultural research in India and abroad. **Agriculture-Agricultural Research; Organic Farming; Soil Fertility.
-FARMERS’ AGITATION 3. RAJALAKSHMI, T. K. Marching forward. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.62-65.
Deals with the ongoing farmers movement against three farm laws. **Agriculture-Farmers’ Agitation; Farms and Farmers; Farm Laws.
-FARMERS’ SUICIDE 4. SUKHPAL SINGH and OTHERS Agrarian crisis and agricultural labourer suicides in Punjab. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.49-56.
Focuses on the reasons responsible for suicides of agricultural labourers and agrarian crisis in Punjab. **Agriculture-Farmers’ Suicide; Agrarian Economy.
-FARMS AND FARMERS 5. MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Better deal for farmers. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.5-6.
Deals with states move for direct benefit transfer to farmers for grain procurement for the national granary in place of paying through procurement agents. **Agriculture-Farms and Farmers; Direct Benefit Transfer; Arthiyas.
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-FORESTS AND FORESTRY 6. MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Why the hills are burning. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.8. **Agriculture-Forests and Forestry; Forest Fire; Uttarakhand.
BIOGRAPHIES -PROMINENT PERSONS-GUPTA, SHAIBAL 7. DUBEY, Muchkund Shaibal Gupta : A life devoted to the service of Bihar. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.10), 2021(20.2.2021).
Pays rich tribute to Shaibal Gupta, Indian social scientist and political scientist whose work focused on the economy of Bihar. **Biographies-Prominent Persons-GUPTA, Shaibal.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-JHA, DWIJENDRA NARAYAN 8. GHOSH, Suchandra To strive, to see and not to yield: An indomitable historian, Dwijendra Narayan Jha (1940-2021). ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.28-30.
Pays rich tribute to Dwijendra Narayan Jha, famous Indian historian. **Biographies-Prominent Persons-JHA, Dwijendra Narayan.
-PROMINENT PERSONS-JHA, JATA SHANKAR 9. MOHD. HUSSAIN GANIE Jata Shankar Jha (1926-2021) : An obituary of a historian. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.10), 2021(20.2.2021).
Pays rich tribute to Jata Shankar Jha, famous Indian historian. **Biographies-Prominent Persons-JHA, Jata Shankar; Historian.
COMMUNICATION -PHONE TAPPING 10. PARIHAR, Rohit Trial by FIRE. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.12-13.
Deals with current situation in Rajasthan about phone tapping case. **Communication-Phone Tapping; Political Development-(Rajasthan).
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Deals with legal battle between Cyrus Mistry and Tatas. **Company Affairs and Management-Multinational Corporations; TATA Group.
CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ARTS 12. JOSHI, Yugal Kishore Indian folk art: An information, education and communication tool. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.6), 2021(April 2021): P.10-15.
Discusses the important role played by folk media in Swacch Bharat Mission (SBM). **Culture and Civilization-Arts; Folk Media.
DEFENCE -DEFENCE PRODUCTION-(INDIA) 13. SINGH, N. B. Self-reliance in general munitions and energeties need for a vision. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.42-45.
Emphasises on the need for indigenous development and production of general munitions for Indian Army. **Defence-Defence Production-(India); Arms and Armament; Armour Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot (APFSDS).
-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 14. JOHN CHERIAN Ganging up. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.79-82.
Deals with defence relation of India with USA. **Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States).
-DEFENCE RESEARCH 15. SAGAR, Pradip R. Sagar Fit for the future. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.56-58.
Emphasises on the need to embark emerging trends and technology and improvement of performance of scientific community in DRDO in India. **Defence-Defence Research; Scientific and Industrial Research.
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-NAVY 16. UNNITHAN, Sandeep India's nuclear sharks. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.34-39.
Analyses the delay in finalising the proposal of Indian Navy for indigenously build, six nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNS) with Cabinet Committee on Security. **Defence-Navy; Submarines; Nuclear Development.
ECONOMIC GROWTH -ECONOMIC CRISIS 17. ASHUTOSH KUMAR Economy: On the slow coach. BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.8), 2021(18.4.2021): P.44-50.
Analyses the progress of Freight Corridor Project of Indian Railways. **Economic Growth-Economic Crisis; Freight Corridor; Railways; Road Transport.
18. KELKAR, Nachiket Booster shot. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.46-48.
Emphasises on the need for mass vaccination in India to cope with economic crisis due to coronavirus lockdown. **Economic Growth-Economic Crisis; Coronavirus; Lockdown; Pandemic.
19. MAHAPATRA, Richard Mass poverty is back in India. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.8.
Shows concern over emerging economic crisis and mass poverty in india due to sudden outbreak of second wave of coronavirus in India. **Economic Growth-Economic Crisis; Lockdown; Covid 19; Second Wave; Pandemic; Coronavirus.
-POVERTY 20. RAJALAKSHMI, T. K. Poorer in pandemic. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.92-94.
Analyses the PEW research centre (PRC) report that how COVID-19 pandemic affect the middle classes in South Asia and India. **Economic Growth-Poverty; Coronavirus; Pandemic.
5 **-Keywords EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 21. BHONDE, Pranav and EKAKI Wrongs of right to education act. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.38-41.
Analyses the proliferation of minority run schools in India. **Education-Education Policy-(India); Minority Institutions.
-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 22. MAJUMDAR, Saikat Education India (pvt.) Ltd. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.12-14.
Emphasises on the need for academic freedom without political interference both in public and private educational institution in India. **Education-Educational Institution; Private Universities.
-ONLINE EDUCATION 23. ABHINAV SINGH Courses of action. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.60-61.
Deals with the major merger and acquisition in edtech segment in India. **Education-Online Education; Edtech; Educational Institutions.
-PRIVATE SCHOOLS 24. TANUKA ENDOW Learning and language: English as medium of instruction in low-cost private schools. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.57-63.
Explores the learning achievement and languages issues at the primary levels in English medium low-cost private schools. **Education-Private Schools; National Education Policy; Language; Teaching.
ELECTIONS -VOTING PROCEDURE 25. DURAI, S. Raja Sethu and SRINIVASAN, R. How the bureaucracy votes matters. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.31-32.
Draws attention towards the postal voting importance in the State assembly elections. **Elections-Voting Procedure; Postal Vote.
6 **-Keywords ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 26. SANGOMLA, Akshit Uneasy spring. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.18-19.
Shows concern over fluctuations in Earth's climatic conditions. **Environment-Global Warming; La Nina.
-NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS 27. JAIN, Shruti Construction of calamities in the Uttarakhand Himalaya. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.40-48.
Draws attention towards the environmental impact of Hydropower projects on the Uttarakhand rivers. **Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods; Dams; Hydropower Plants.
FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING 28. BANG, Nupur Pavan and KAUL, Vivek Bad bank, bad loans and the Indian banking mess. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.13-16.
Focuses on the various initiatives taken by the government and the RBI to tackle the bad debts and also try to find out the reasons for non-performing assets in Indian banks. **Finance-Banks and Banking; Non Performing Assets; Bank Credit.
-BUDGET-(INDIA) 29. DHARAN, A. Sunil Union budget 2021-22 : Long on promises, short in content. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.9), 2021(13.2.2021).
Reviews the union budget 2021-22 presented by Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman. **Finance-Budget-(India).
FLAGS AND EMBLEMS -(INDIA) 30. RAO, Duggaraju Srinivasa Centenary year for National flag design. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.34-35.
Deals with celebrating 31 March 2021 as a centenary year for National Flag design. **Flags and Emblems-(India).
7 **-Keywords FOODS -FOOD PROCESSING 31. PUNJ, Shwweta No thought for food. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.54-58.
Deals with the India's ambitious attempts to develop large food processing hubs. **Foods-Food Processing; Food Parks.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -HEALTHCARE 32. JAYAKUMAR, P. B. and MATHEW, Joe C. Industry: Consolidation in healthcare. BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.8), 2021(18.4.2021): P.52-58.
Throws light on the growth of healthcare industry in India. **Industrial Development-Healthcare; Industries; Hospitals.
-SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 33. BARUAH, Sriparna B. MSME: A powerful engine of India's economic growth. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.6), 2021(April 2021): P.26-30.
Draws attention towards the impact of Covid-19 pandemic in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. **Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries; Coronavirus.
34. KASHYAP, Tapati Baruah Art and crafts of Northeast India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.6), 2021(April 2021): P.21-25.
Emphasises on need to promote the traditional art and crafts sector of the North-eastern region. **Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries; Art and Craft Industry.
-TOY INDUSTRY 35. DHUPIA, Dilsher Traditional toy industry-New India's sunrise sector. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.69(No.6), 2021(April 2021): P.39-40.
Focuses on initiatives taken by government to boost industry in India. **Industrial Development-Toy Industry; Art and Craft Industry.
8 **-Keywords INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 36. VASHISHT, Aditya Partnership in blood. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.14-17.
Discusses the major takeaways of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two days visit to Bangladesh started from 27 March 2021. **International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).
-(INDIA-CHINA) 37. SUADAT HUSSAIN WANI India-China economic and political relations in changing global scenario. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.11), 2021(27.2.2021). **International Relations-(India-China); Economic Cooperation.
-(INDIA-MYNMAR) 38. DEKA, Kaushik Caught in the crossfire. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.5; 8.
Deals with face-off between the centre and the Mizoram government over the refugees issue. **International Relations-(India-Mynmar); Refugees and Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Policy-(Mizoram).
39. TRIVEDI, Divya Deportation threat. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.86-88.
Draws attention towards the deportation threat being faced by rohingya refugees. **International Relations-(India-Mynmar); Refugees and Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Policy-(Mizoram).
-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 40. GUPTA, Anil Pakistan's hollow peace talks. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.34-37.
Discusses the prospects of peace talk between India and Pakistan. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Foreign Diplomacy.
41. NAYAR, Mandira Game of silences. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.52-53.
Deals with the recent development in India-Pakistan relations. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan).
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42. SEETHI, K. M. Holy shrine demolition in Pakistan : Beyond 'Apology and Forgiveness'. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.38-39.
Deals with the demolition of 100-year-old holy shrine in Teri Village of Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) on 30.12.2020 in Pakistan. **International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Places of Worship; Hinduism.
LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR LEGISLATION 43. MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Job on its hands. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.5-6.
Deals with Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 regarding reservation in Private Sector. **Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Legislation; Labour Bill; Reservation Policy- (Haryana).
PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES 44. BANERJI, Sumant Industry; Mess. BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.8), 2021(18.4.2021): P.39-43.
Analyses the increasing price of petrol and diesel in India. **Petroleum-Oil prices.
POLITICS AND GOVERNEMNT -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UTTARAKHAND) 45. MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Moderate for 2022. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.8-9.
Deals with the changing political scenario after the Tirath Singh appointed as the Chief Minister of Uttarkhand. **Politics and Governemnt-Political Development-(Uttarakhand); BJP; Chief Minister.
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -INTER STATE RELATIONS-WATER DISPUTES-(UTTAR PRADESH-MADHYA PRADESH) 46. NORONHA, Rahul Ken-Betwa battleground. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.10-11.
Focuses on the cost-benefit analysis of 'ken Betwa Link Project (KBLP)'. **Politics and Government-Inter State Relations-Water Disputes-(Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh); River Water Links.
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ASSAM) 47. BORDOLOI, Anupam Mughal, Miya and Oxomiya. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.27.
Deals with election campaign by political parties for assembly elections, 2021 in Assam. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam); Assembly Elections.
48. BORODOLOI, Dibya K. Rooting for Selfhood. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.24-25.
Deals with campaigning by different political parties for assembly elections, 2021 in Assam. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam); Election Campaign; Assembly Elections.
49. TALUKDAR, Sushanta Cost of communal narrative. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.47-50.
Focuses on the communal issues in the upcoming Assam assembly election. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam); Assembly Elections; Caste Politics.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BIHAR) 50. TRIPATHI, Purnima S. Makings of a police raj. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.18-19.
Deals with the controversial Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021 passed by the State Assembly. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Bihar); Bihar Military Police.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(DELHI) 51. Democratic government by one person. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.7- 8.
Deals with the Government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Delhi); Supreme Court; Governor; GNCTD Act; Decentralisation.
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52. BHAKTO, Anando Power by proxy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.8-11.
Deals with the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Delhi); Aam Aadmi Party; GNCTD Act; Decentralisaiton; Governor.
53. VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Federalism in peril. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.4-7.
Reviews the reasons behind the Delhi government Bill and other legislative measures adopted by the Central government. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Delhi); BJP; Federalism; GNCTD Act Decentralisation; Governor.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 54. AURORA, Bhavna Vij For uniting to win, they sing the division bell. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.18-20.
Analyses the political parties election campaign using religion and caste polarisaiton in assembly election, 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Assembly Elections; Caste Politics.
55. HEMANTH, S. A. BJP will win in both Tamil Nadu and Kerala! but in a different form. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.18-19.
Speculates about BJP's prospects of wining assembly elections, 2021 in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Assembly Elections; Bhartiya Janta Party.
56. MISHRA, Ravi Impact of Assam and Bengal elections in national politics. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.26-27.
Deals with Assembly elections, 2021 to be held in Assam and West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Assembly Elections.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(KERALA) 57. KRISHNAKUMAR, R. Left in front. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.37-41.
Focuses on the election campaigning of the ruling LDF of Kerala assembly election. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); Left Democratic Front; Assembly Elections; Election Campaign.
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58. NAIR, Preetha God finds place in own country. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.24-25.
Shows concern over political parties main concern on religion while contesting election during assembly elections, 2021 in Kerala. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); Assembly Elections; Caste Politics.
59. PAUL, Cithara Fallen star. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.36-37.
Deals with accusation of nepotism and abuse of power on K. T. Jaleel, Minister for higher education and minority welfare, Kerala. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); Nepotism; Charges against Ministers.
60. YADAV, Puneet Nicholas Shifting the poles. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.28-29.
Analyses congress in election campaign strategy in election campaign used during assembly elections, 2021 in Kerala. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Kerala); Assembly Elections; Indian National Congress.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PUDUCHERRY) 61. RADHAKRISHNAN, R. K. Two fronts, too many problems. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.33-36.
Deals with the ongoing tussle among parties for the post of Chief Minister in Puducherry assembly elections. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Puducherry); Assembly Elections; Alliance; Cabinet.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RAJASTHAN) 62. PARIHAR, Rohit Still on a tightrope. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.9.
Deals with Bypoll elections to be held on 17th April in Rajamand, Sahara and Sujangarh district in Rajasthan. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Rajasthan); Bypoll Elections.
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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(TAMIL NADU) 63. Stooping to a new low. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.26-29.
Shows concern over inappropriate language used by DMK leaders during election campaigning for assembly elections, 2021 in Tamil Nadu. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); Assembly Elections.
64. RADHAKRISHNAN, R. K. Winds of change. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.23-30.
Deals with the political strategy using in election campaigning by political parties in upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); Assembly Elections; Election Campaign.
65. SHEKHAR, G. C. Sharp end of a poll spear. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.26-27.
Deals with issue of freeing temples from state government control being used in campaining during assembly elections, 2021 in Tamil Nadu. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(Tamil Nadu); Assembly Elections; Religion and States; Temples.
-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(WEST BENGAL) 66. BANERJEE, Rabi Half throttle. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.24-25.
Deals with the prospects of different political parties in West Bengal assembly elections, 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections; Political Parties.
67. BANERJEE, Rabi Saffron on red. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.50-51.
Speculates about the prospects of Veteran Communist leader Ashok Bhattacharya in Siliguri district in assembly elections, 2021 in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections.
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68. Bhattacharya, Snigdhendu Battle for the hindu mind. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.22-23.
Deals with election campaign centered on appeasing hindu sentiment by political parties during assembly elections, 2021 in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections; Hinduism; Caste Politics.
69. CHATTOPADHYAY, Suhrid Sankar Game-changing phase. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.42-46.
Throws light on the ongoing political tussle in West Bengal assembly elections. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections; Trinamool Congress.
70. DASGUPTA, Joydeep As battle for Bengal begins, all eyes on BJP and TMC. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.20-21.
Speculates about BJP and TMC prospects in assembly elections, 2021 in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections.
71. GANGULY, Arghya Jyoti Trinamool's rendezvous with Pak. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.22-23.
Analyses the strategy of opposition parties in election campaign for assembly elections, 2021 in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Election Campaign; Assembly Elections.
72. KRISHNA, Nilabh West bengal EK aag ka dariya hai.... UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.22-25.
Deals with BJP's campaign for assembly elections, 20921 in West Bengal. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Assembly Elections.
73. VERMA, Sanju Raring for poribortan. ORGANISER (NEW DELHI), V.72(No.42), 2021(11.4.2021): P.18-21.
Discusses various agenda incorporated in BJP's manifesto for West Bengal assembly elections, 2021. **Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Bengal); Election Manifesto; Assembly Elections; Bhartiya Janta Party.
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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 74. CHENGAPPA, Raj and MAHAJAN, Anilesh S. Making the BJP future-ready. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.16-19.
States that five states assembly elections being important for BJP. **Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP; Assembly Elecitons.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 75. BHAKTO, Anando Rumble in the Congress. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.66-68.
Deals with political crisis in Congress in Jammu and Kashmir. **Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress.
-POLITICAL PARTIES-SAMAJWADI PARTY 76. MISRA, Ashish Rift runs deep in Yadav citadel. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.10-11.
Discusses internal conflict among the members of Samajwadi party. **Politics and Government-Political Parties-Samajwadi Party.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -COMMUNAL VIOLENCE-(WEST BENGAL) 77. SINGH, RSN Islamic caliphate of West Bengal and Bangladesh. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.8-11. **Public Administration-Communal Violence-(West Bengal); Terrorism.
-CORRUPTIONS 78. MISHRA, Soni Spring to remember. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.32-36.
Shows concern over slowdown of anti-corruption movement in India. **Public Administration-Corruptions; Jan Lokpal Bill.
-CRIME AND CRIMINAL 79. TARE, Kiran D. 'T' Company. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.32-36.
Highlights Thane becomes crucial link in Scropio Bomb scare case. **Public Administration-Crime and Criminal; Scropio Bomb Scare Case; Reliance Group.
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-CRIME AND CRIMINALS 80. BAVADAM, Lyla High-voltage drama. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.72-74.
Throws light on political crisis deepened in Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government after arrested Sachin Vaze in Mukesh Ambani house Bomb Scare case. **Public Administration-Crime and Criminals; Scorpio Bomb Scare; Reliance Group.
81. KATAKAM, Anupama Plot thickens. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.69-71.
Raises controversy over the details being revealed from the investigations of bomb scare incident near Mukesh Ambani resident in Mumbai. **Public Administration-Crime and Criminals; Scorpio Car Bomb Scare; Reliance Group.
-LAW AND ORDER-(MADHYA PRADESH) 82. NORONHA, Rahul Pigs and the city. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.17), 2021(26.4.2021): P.12.
Highlights the menace caused by stray pigs in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. **Public Administration-Law and Order-(Madhya Pradesh); Pigs; Cruelty to Animals.
-LAW AND ORDER-(MAHARASHTRA) 83. JATHAR, Dnyanesh Just can't cope. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.26-27.
Deals with the investigation on police official regarding Antilia bomb scare and arrest of Sachin Waze. **Public Administration-Law and Order-(Maharashtra); Police; Reliance Group.
-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 84. Roll out a universal public distribution system. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.8.
Points out the flaws of Public Distribution System (PDS) after the alleged cancellation of nearly 3 crore ration cards due to linking with Aadhaar number. **Public Administration-Public Distribution System; Ration Card; Aadhaar Card.
-RIOTS-(UTTAR PRADESH) 85. ZIYA US SALAM Social aparthied. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.75-76.
Deals with the issue of communal tension began after the incident of attack on Mulsim boy for drinking water inside a temple in Uttar Pradesh. **Public Administration-Riots-(Uttar Pradesh); Dasna Devi Temple; Muslims.
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-SCAM-(VYAPAM) 86. NORONHA, Rahul Vyapam redux? INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.10.
Exposes the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) Scam also known as Vyapam, recruitment test scam. **Public Administration-Scam-(Vyapam); Agricultural Officer; Recruitment.
-VIOLENCE AND DISORDER-(CHATTISGARH) 87. AHUJA, Namrata Biji Gaps cause grief. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.28-29.
Highlights CPI (Maoist) attack on security personnel in open fields in Tarem near the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chattisgarh. **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(Chattisgarh); Naxalite; Maoists; Border Force.
88. AIYAR, Mani Shankar Consider the PESA path. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.23.
Focuses on Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension of Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) to tackle maoists problems in India. **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(Chattisgarh); Maoist; Central Reserve Police Force.
89. SARKAR, Sravani Bringing manhas home. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.16-22.
Highlights the release of Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, a COBRA commando captures by the Maoists of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(Chattisgarh); Maoist; Central Reserve Police Force.
-VIOLENCE AND DISORDER-(HARYANA) 90. SIROHI, Sanjeev Protestors to pay for damages in Haryana. UDAY INDIA (NEW DELHI), V.12(No.5-6), 2021(28.3.2021 - 3.4.2021): P.28-30; 32.
Praises Haryana state Assembly move to pass "Haryana Recovery of damages to property during disturbance to Public Bill, 2021". **Public Administration-Violence and Disorder-(Haryana); Public Property.
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Analyses the vaccination process against Covid-19 in India. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccine.
92. GUHA, Seema Shots across the Seas. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.38-40.
Emphasises on the need for balancing vaccine export and meeting domestic needs for mass vaccination program by union government. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccination; Foreign Policy-(India).
93. JISHNU, Latha Can vaccines becomes as cheap as generics ? DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.52.
Suggests waiving intellectual property rights on the manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccine for its mass production in India. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccine; Patents; Drug Manufacturing.
94. JISHNU, Latha Pain of getting the jab. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.46-48; 50.
Throws light on the situation of Covid-19 vaccine apartheid in Africa. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Africa; Export-(South Africa).
95. MITRA, Arun Promotion of coronil (Patanjali) by the Health Minister unfortunate : Healthcare cannot be allowed to be pushed to medieval times. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.11), 2021(27.2.2021). **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccine; Medical Ethics; Ayurveda.
96. NAYAR, Lola and SOOD, Jyotika Sell your best shot. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.42-43.
Deals with production of vaccine against Covid-19 worldwide. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccination; Public Health Policy-(India).
97. NINAN, K. N. COVID-19 vaccines : Politics, nationalism and diplomacy. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.59(No.10), 2021(20.2.2021).
Deals with the politicisation of coronavirus vaccines. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccines.
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98. Pandey, Kiran and Others Vaccine apartheid. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.30-44.
Shows concern over short supply of Covid-19 vaccine to African countries. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Africa; Vaccine.
99. SUKUMARAN, Ajay and SHARMA, Jeevan Prakash Jab to block an uppercut. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.14), 2021(12.4.2021): P.33-37.
Emphasises on the need for robust vaccination process to curb Covid-19 surge in India. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccination.
100. SWAROOP, Kanthi and JOEL LEE Caste and COVID-19: Notes on sanitation in a pandemic. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.35-41.
Examines how the sanitation workers being treated by the State and general public during pandemic. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Sanitation Workers.
101. VARSHNEY, Vibha Challenge 2021. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.20-26; 28-29.
Analyses the production and supply of Covid-19 vaccine worldwide. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus; Vaccine.
-DISEASE-CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 102. DIXIT, Rekha Tightrope walk. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.20-22.
Discusses the issue of export and home supply of Covid-19 vaccines in India. **Public Health-Disease-Coronavirus Disease; Vaccine; Exports.
-DISEASES-CORONAVIRUS 103. BAVADAM, Lyla Spiralling irresponsibility. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.60-61.
Draws attention towards the reasons behind the rising new cases of COVID-19 in Maharashtra. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Public Health Policy-(Maharashtra).
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104. ARUN, M. G. Bracing for new disruptions. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.15), 2021(12.4.2021): P.38-40.
Deals with impact of second wave of COVID-19 in Business after slow recovery of the last year pandemic. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Commerce; Economic Growth-(India).
105. DIXIT, Rekha India on guard. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.17), 2021(25.4.2021): P.38-43.
Emphasises on the need for better vaccine management and stricter safety protocols to halt second Covid-19 vaccine in India. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Vaccination; Public Health Policy-(India).
106. JAISWAL, Pooja Biraia Second coming. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.14-16; 18.
Analyses the reasons behind sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in various parts of India during March, 2021. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus.
107. KELKAR, Nachiket Tough times ahead. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.23.
Deals with the impact of lockdown on businesses in Maharashtra during March, 2021. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Small Scale Industries; Lockdown; Economic Growth-(Maharashtra).
108. LEKHI, Meenakshi Secure digital ecosystem. WEEK (KOCHI), V.39(No.16), 2021(18.4.2021): P.31.
Emphasises on the need for digitise robust system in identification of persons vaccinated against Covid-19 while travelling. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Vaccination; Travelers.
109. RAJALAKSHMI, T. K. Second surge. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.56-59.
Expresses concern over the second wave of COVID-19 in India. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus.
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110. RAMACHANDRAN, R, Cellular defence. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.51-55.
Throws light on the recent research on the significance of the the role T-cells in immune response against the new emergent variants of COVID-19. **Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Medical Research; Immunization.
RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES 111. ZIYA US SALAM Courting controversy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.38(No.8), 2021(23.4.2021): P.77-78.
Raises controversy over the petition admitted against "Places of Worship Act, 1991" in Supreme Court. **Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages; Communalism; Supreme Court; Constitutional Amendment.
SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -SCHEDULED TRIBES 112. GOHAIN, Swargajyoti Relative indigeneity in Northeast India. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.740, 2021(April 2021).
Studies about the tribes located in Northeastern part of India. **Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Northeast India; Adivasis.
113. KRISHNAN, Radhika Indigeneity, environmental movements and representation. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.740, 2021(April 2021).
Discusses the role of indigenous tribes in environmental movements in India. **Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Environment Protection; Adivasis.
-SOCIAL SECURITY-LIFE INSURANCE 114. Swain, Sitanshu and PUNJ, Shwweta Unlocking LIC's value. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.12-23.
Discusses the central government's decision regarding divesting in LIC for revival of the economy. **Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Life Insurance; Economy Policy-(India).
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-WOMEN 115. SRIVASATAV, Amitabh Female force. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.46(No.12), 2021(22.3.2021): P.50-53.
Focuses on the rising numbers of female police in Bihar after government decision to increase women reservation in jobs. **Social Policy and Planning-Women; Policy; Carrier and Achievement.
-WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 116. MORLA, Raja Krishna Murthy Performance of women and child development sector in India: A critical evaluation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.56(No.13), 2021(27.3.2021): P.22-28.
Analyses and evaluation of schemes for women and child development in India. **Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment; Child Welfare.
TRANSPORT -AIR TRANSPORT 117. KAUSHIK, Manu Indigo' revival bid. BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.8), 2021(18.4.2021): P.16-24.
Analyses the market scenario of Indigo, amidst coronavirus pandemic. **Transport-Air Transport; Airlines; Coronavirus; Economic Crisis-(India).
WATER MANAGEMENT -WATER CONSERVATION 118. ADITHYAN, P. C. Spring back to life. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.8.
Highlights non-profit's technology approach by NGO CHIRAG for springshed rejuvenation in Uttarakhand villages. **Water Management-Water Conservation; Watershed Mangement.
119. KUMAR, M. Dinesh Not just anywhere. DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.23), 2021(16-30 April 2021): P.56-57.
Analyses the factors behind defunct water management structures built under MNREGA in rural India. **Water Management-Water Conservation; MGNREGA; Rural Employment.