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Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXV (1-15 March, 2009) No.5

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL POLICY-()

1 ALAGH, Yoginder K. Wake up, smell the coffee. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW ), 2009(10.3. 2009)

Examines the delay in Government's policy response as a major factor behind the decline in Indian agriculture growth rate. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India).

2 SHARMA, Devinder On the wrong track. (), 2009(11.3.2009)

Comments on the need for agricultural reforms in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Policy-(India).

-AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

3 Agri growth fall must be checked (Editorial). (HYDERABAD), 2009(1.3.2009) ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production.

4 Deepening agrarian crisis in India(Editorial). MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V. 50(No. 7), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 12-16

Expresses concern over the declining trend in agricultural growth in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production.

-EXPORT

5 SINHA, Vikas E. Chaupal: Agriculture on line. SOPAN STEP (NEW DELHI), V.3(No.31), 2009(Feb. 2009): p 34-35

Highlights the importance of an electronic Chaupal System for exporting agricultural commodities. ** Agriculture-Export.

-FISHING AND FISHERIES

6 DUTTA, Arpan Prospects of pisciculture in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.2.2009) ** Agriculture-Fishing and Fisheries.

** - Keywords 1

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE

7 ZAKKI HAKIM Saving tigers in Indonesia. PIONEER (NEW DELHI)(3.3.2009) ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life.

-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION

8 SEN, Suhit Public purpose, private gain. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Discusses the issue of land acquisition. ** Agriculture-Land and Land reforms-Land Acquisition.

-POULTRY

9 SARMAH, Moon Moon Poultry farming-opportunities and challenges. ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(4.3.2009) ** Agriculture-Poultry.

BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-NAIDU, SAROJINI

10 BHATNAGAR, R.K Women of extraordinary courage. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3.2009)

Pays tribute to Sarojini Naidu on her death anniversary. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-NAIDU, Sarojini.

-POLITICAL LEADERS-AMBEDKAR, BHIM RAO

11 PARVATHANENI, Harish What if Amdedkar had shaped India's foreign policy? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3. 2009) ** Biographies-Political Leaders-AMBEDKAR, Bhim Rao.

-POLITICAL LEADERS-GHOSE, AJAY

12 SEN, Mohit Ajay Ghose. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.47(No.10), 2009(21.2.2009): p 15-20

Pays tribute to Ajay Ghose, the fourth General Secretary of the CPI on his birth anniversary. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-Ghose, Ajay.

** - Keywords 2

COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE -EXPORTS

13 NARAVANE, Vaiju Row over radioactive steel exports erupts again. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(2.3. 2009)

Highlights the controversy over the export of radioactive steel from India. ** Commerce-International Trade -Exports.

COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY

14 KATHURIA, Rajat and UPPAL, Mahesh Will the rural-urban telecom divide widen. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009) ** Communications-Telecom Policy.

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT

15 BHATTACHARYA, A.K. Caught in the Act. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009)

Raises concern over the influence of India's civil servants in competition Commission. ** Company Affairs and Management.

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET

16 SELVAKUMAR, M and others How is the forex market performing? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.6), 2009(March 2009): P.35-38 ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market.

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS

17 AGARWAL, Vikas Investing in stock markets good in the long term. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Outlines some tips for investors to invest in the stock markets. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets.

18 SHUBHA GANESH Make hay while the markets fall. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

** - Keywords 3

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS

Suggests some strategies to invest in stock market. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share markets.

-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

19 GHOSH, Jayati Hall of shame international. FRONTLINE (), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2.2009): P.27-30

Examines sharp rise in the number of corporate fraud cases in the USA between 2001 & 2007. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.

20 MEHTA, Pradeep Reforming corporate governance. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3.2009)

Emphasises the need to reform laws relating to corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.

21 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh pliant systems. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.22-24

Throws light on the corporate frauds that have come to fore since Independence. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.

22 VENKATESAN, Y Fraud and the law. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.19-21

Discusses the need for creating an effective legal and regulatory environment to prevent and prosecute corporate frauds in the backdrop of Satyam Scam. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance.

** - Keywords 4

CULTURE AND CIVILISATION -MORAL POLICING

23 VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED Taliban in saffron. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(Feb14-27.2009): p 27-32

Expresses concern over the growth of the fundamentalist group, Sri Ram Sene in in the backdrop of the pub incident. ** Culture and Civilisation-Moral policing.

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -ARTS

24 DATTA, Sandeep Art of making gods. SOPAN STEP (NEW DELHI), V.3(No.31), 2009(Feb. 2009): p 28

Reflects the creative energy in the arts of tribal areas of the country. ** Culture and Civilization-Arts.

-MORAL POLICING

25 NATARAJAN, Jayanthi Moral police gets its knickers in a twist. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(2.3.2009)

Comments on Sri Ram Sene's violent protest against pub culture in Mangalore. ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing.

26 RAMASWAMY, Sushila Politics of the pub. STATESMAN WEEKLY (), V.101(No. 8), 2009(2 1.2.2009): P. 11 ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing.

DEFENCE -(UNITED STATES-PAKISTAN)

27 GUPTA, Kanchan Change we can't says Obama. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Focuses on the United States' defence policy towards Pakistan. ** Defence-(United States-Pakistan).

** - Keywords 5

-DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA)

28 PANT, Harsh V. Army cannot march on empty arsenal. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(6.3.2009)

Criticizes India's defence policy. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).

29 SISODIA, N.S. Buy now. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Considers that defence modernisation needs a specialised cadre and depoliticisation. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India).

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(UNITED STATES-LATIN AMERICA)

30 COPE, John a. and MORA, Frank O Hemispheric Security: New approach. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.215), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 65-71

Emphasises on the need to adopt more innovative approach by the United States to deal with the security challenges in the Latin American Countries. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(United States-Latin America).

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(UNITED STATES-SOUTH ASIA)

31 NEHA KUMAR US options to restore security in South Asia after 26/11. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11), 2009(28.2..2009): p 33-34 ** Defence-Defence Relations-(United States-South Asia).

32 NINAN KOSHY Peace and conflict in the context of the war on terror. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11), 2009(28.2.2009): p 7-10

Focuses on the new relationship between US and South Africa. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(United States-South Asia).

-DEFENCE RESEARCH

33 UNNITHAN, Sandeep Spy versus spy. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No. 8), 2009(17/23.2.2009):

** - Keywords 6

-DEFENCE RESEARCH

P. 58-59

Focuses on the discontent amongst the officers of the Research and Analysis Wing over the role of officers on deputation. ** Defence-Defence Research.

-MISSILES

34 Another success for missile shield (Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009)

Focuses on the success of 'Prithvi', Air Defence Missile shield. ** Defence-Missiles.

35 Preparing for star wars (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009)

Focuses on the successful testing of the indigenously designed and developed Ballistic Missile Defence system by India. ** Defence-Missiles.

-NAVY-(CHINA)

36 SURYANARAYANA, P. S. Pirates and Politics. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 55-57

Focuses on the political debate sparked in Japan over the participation by Chinese navy in the gulf of Aden. ** Defence-Navy-(China).

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)

37 RAMACHANDRAN, B How to sustain high economic growth? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.6), 2009(March 2009): P. 28-31 ** Economic Growth-(India).

38 ROY, Subir Emerging face of inclusive growth. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Evaluates Indian economic growth in various sectors.

** - Keywords 7

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)

** Economic Growth-(India).

39 SWAMI SANDARSHANANANDA Wealth and ethics. STATESMAN WEEKLY (KOLKATA), V.101(No. 7), 2009(1 4.2.2009): P. 11

Emphasises the need for an economy with a healthy growth rate. ** Economic Growth-(India).

-ECONOMIC CRISIS

40 BASU, Dipak Coping with crisis. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Suggests measures to protect the economy from the impact of economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

41 GOKARN, Subir Growth amidst turbulence. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009)

Reveals that the global meltdown puts a greater premium on efficient use of domestic capabilities. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

42 KATJU, Markandey Relations on the global economic crisis. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

43 LAMY, Pascal Putting faith in reviving economies. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(6.3.2009)

Opines that the forthcoming G-20 Summit may revive world economy from global recession. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

44 Origins of the Crisis (Editorial). HINDU (DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009)

Traces the reasons behind the global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

** - Keywords 8

-ECONOMIC CRISIS

45 OVELASCO, Noel Adlai Battling global economic meltdown. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

46 RAO, M. Govinda 3rd stimulus package and fiscal conundrum. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

47 RAO, S.L. Different way to go. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(9.3.2009)

Takes a critical view of the stimulus package provided by the UPA Government to revive the Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

48 SIBAL, Kanwal Changing equations. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(4.3.2009)

Assesses the impact of global economic crisis on various countries. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

49 YETSENGA, Richard and SESHAN, Will the economic crisis weaken the rupee? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis.

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(ASIA)

50 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. Asian downturn. FRONTLINE, V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 113-115 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Asia).

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(CHINA)

51 ROYE, Janardhan China battles slowdown. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(6.3.2009)

Deals with the impact of global financial crisis on China's economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(China).

** - Keywords 9

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE)

52 ERLANGER, Steven Economic crisis threatens Europe. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(4.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe).

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA-ASSAM)

53 Global impact on State. ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Assesses the impact of economic slowdown on Assam's economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India-Assam).

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(LATIN AMERICA)

54 WEINTRAUB, Sidney Economic storm hits Latin America. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.715), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 58-64 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Latin America).

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)

55 Economy in tatters. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009)

Criticses UPA Government for its economic policy in the context of global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).

56 SHOURIE, Arun Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Gives a critical view on UPA Government's eocnomic policies and plans. ** Economic growth-Economic Policies-(India).

57 SHOURIE, Arun Paper promises and alibis. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009)

Presents a critical view on UPA Government's economic Policies. ** Economic Growth-Economic policies-(India).

58 VENU, M.K. New economics, new politics. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

** - Keywords 10

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA)

Emphasises the need to formulate new economic policies in the wake of current economic scenario and forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India).

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(UNITED STATES)

59 TALWALKAR, Govind Obama plan is reassuring, but economic fear persists. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(3.3.2009)

Analyses the economic policy of United States in the context of the world economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(United States).

-ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(CHINA-UNITED STATES)

60 SURYANARAYANA, B.S. Obama's soft signal to East Asia. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(6.3. 2009)

Anticipates for an informal formation of trilateral equation among US, Japan and China to save the current global economic crisis. ** Economic growth-Economic Relations-(China-United States).

-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY

61 CHAUDHURI, Siladitya and GUPTA, Nivedita Levels of living and poverty patterns : A District-wise analysis for India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY(), V.44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): p 94-110

Examines disparities in terms of standard of living, poverty within and across the States of India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-poverty.

62 SARKAR, Shivaji Look beyond the tinsel and glitter. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Expresses concern over poverty in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty.

** - Keywords 11

-LIBERALISATION

63 BERY, Suman Towards a robust globalisation. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Highlights the opportunities India could muster from G-20 Summit. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.

64 DUTTA, Anubhav Globalisation of finance capital : boon or bane? ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(3.3.2009) ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation.

-POLITICAL ECONOMY

65 ARUN, T.K. Politics drives reform to grassroots. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Focuses on the role of politics in economic growth. ** Economic Growth-Political Economy.

EDUCATION

66 RAO, Vasanta Srinivasa Lack of community participation in the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: A case study. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.8), 2009 (21.2.2009): P. 61-64

Evaluates the working of the school education management committee in a tribal area of East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. ** Education.

-GIRL EDUCATION

67 UNNI, Jeemol Gender differentials in education: Exploring the capabilities approach. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY(MUMBAI), V.44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P.111-117

Explores socio-economic dimensions of girl education. ** Education-Girl Education.

** - Keywords 12

-HIGHER EDUCATION

68 PAUL, Samuel Internationalisation of higher education: strategic implications. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 36-41

Expresses that India should tap foreign universities and institutions of repute to work together with Indian universities/institutions. ** Education-Higher Education.

-STUDENTS-RAGGING

69 Ragging is an offence (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3.2009)

Highlights the plight of students in view of raggaing in educational institutions. ** Education-Students-Ragging.

70 Sadistic practice (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(14.3.2009)

Opines that colleges should be held accountable for ragging. ** Education-Students-Ragging.

71 THOMAS, Abraham Unabatted ragging menace. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3.2009) ** Education-Students-Ragging.

-TEACHERS

72 GHOSH, A. K Code for teachers. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009)

Opines that pay hike of teachers should be according to overall performance of teachers. ** Education-Teachers.

ELECTIONS - ELECTION COMMISSION

73 Election Commission in tatters (Editorial). ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 5-6

** - Keywords 13

ELECTIONS - ELECTION COMMISSION

Focusses on the declining integrity of the Election Commission of India. ** Elections- Election Commission.

-(INDIA)

74 ARUN, B.S. No party can sing 'Jai ho'. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(8.3.2009)

Assesses the condition of Indian political parties in view of 2009 General elections. ** Elections-(India).

75 ARUN, B.S. Race to find kings, queens and lovers. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE)(15.3.2009)

Analyses the role of regional parties in coming Lok Sabha poll 2009. ** Elections-(India).

76 DUTTA, Akhil Ranjan Political bankruptcy and parliamentary poll. ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(2.3.2009) ** Elections-(India).

77 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Let the games begin. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Expresses views on the General elections in India. ** Elections-(India).

78 NEHRU, Arun It won't be a dull election. PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Assesses the political condition of various political parties in the backdrop of coming General elections. ** Elections-(India).

79 NEHRU, Arun New leaders will emerge after polls. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(1.3.2009)

Expresses views on the coming General elections. ** Elections-(India).

** - Keywords 14

-(INDIA)

80 RAO, G.V.L. Narasimha Centre beckons. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3.2009)

Expresses views on the General elections 2009. ** Elections-(India).

-(IRAQ)

81 SHARMA, Anjali Iraqi elections a 'turning point'. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009)

Expresses views on the Iraq's provincial elections. ** Elections-(Iraq).

-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

82 DEO, Kailash N Singh Youth will vote for a better economy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to create better job opportunities for youngsters to get votes in elections. ** Elections-Election campaign.

-ELECTION COMMISSION

83 AIYAR, Shankkar Richest politicIans. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No. 8), 2009(17/23.2.2009): P. 18-32

Expresses concern over the huge assets accumulated by the legislators of a poor country like India in the backdrop of the assets shown by the candidates as per the guidelines of Election Commission. ** Elections-Election Commission.

84 BIDWAI, Praful Institutional coup. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 98-100

Expresses concern over the recommendations of the Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswami to dismiss Navin Chawla at the time of General elections 2009. ** Elections-Election Commission.

** - Keywords 15

-ELECTION COMMISSION

85 CEC Or EC It's Not easy. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No.4), 2009(16- 28.2.2009): P. 22-23

Comments on the confrontation between Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission.

86 Master of electoral ceremonies(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Expresses the views on the appointment of Navin Chawla as the next Chief Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission.

87 PANCHU, Sitaram Free and Fair Election Commissioners? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 10-12

Pleads the Government to take right decision and restore the integrity of the Election Commission of India. ** Elections-Election Commission.

88 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Debate on propriety. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14/27.2. 2009): P. 103-132

Raises serious legal and constitutional issues over the Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation to remove Navin Chawla. ** Elections-Election Commission.

-ELECTION SYSTEM-VOTING PROCEDURE

89 SURYA PRAKASH, A Make voting compulsory. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009) ** Elections-Election System-Voting Procedure.

-ELECTION SYSTEMS-ELECTORAL ROLLS

90 RETNAKUMAR, J Discrepancies in Indian electoral rolls. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11), 2009(28.2.2009): p 14-17 ** Elections-Election Systems-Electoral Rolls.

** - Keywords 16

-ELECTIONS TECHNIQUE AND METHOD

91 SURYA PRAKASH, A Make voting compulsory. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to amend constitution so as to make voting in elections, as one of the fundamental duties. ** Elections-Elections Technique and method.

ENERGY -ELECTRICITY

92 Power in private hands (Editorial). MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V. 50(No. 7), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 19-21

Comments on the private investment made for power generation in India. ** Energy-Electricity.

-ENERGY RESOURCES-SOLAR ENERGY

93 TAMOTIA, Shishir What a green idea. (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Focuses on the use of solar energy for a cleaner energy. ** Energy -Energy Resources-Solar Energy.

ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

94 KOHLI, Kanchi and MENON Green Signal perils. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Suggests the measures to be taken for environmental clearance for projects. ** Environment-Environment Protection.

95 SHAILJA CHANDRA How not to ban polythene bags. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Suggests to take strict measures to implement the order pertaining 'banning plastic bags'. ** Environment-Environment protection.

** - Keywords 17

-GLOBAL WARMING

96 GHOSH, Jayati First world must share climate change burden. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(3.3.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.

97 NAZARETH, Marianne De. Involve women in countering climate change. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(7.3.2009) ** Environment-Global Warming.

FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING

98 SABNAVIS, Madan Don't blame banks for not lending. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009) ** Finance-Banks and Banking.

-BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK

99 BARUA, Abheek Should the RBI hike the SLR. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

SLR- Statutary Liquidity Ratio. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank.

-BUDGET (INDIA)

100 ARUN KUMAR State of the economy and Interim Budget 2009-10. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), 47(10)(28.2.2009): p 5-6,35 ** Finance-Budget (India).

-BUDGET-(INDIA)

101 KABRA, Kamal Nayan Interim Budget: Ordinary excercise in extraordinary times MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), 47(10)(21.2.2009): p 3-4 ** Finance-Budget-(India).

-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS

102 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria If the US is bad, its rivals are worse. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to reform world financial system. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.

** - Keywords 18

-FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS

103 NAGESH KUMAR Look inwards to mitigate the crisis. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Looks at the reform of the international financial system to reduce the burden of financial crisis. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms.

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

104 SEN, Kumkum Unclear as to which way the FDI policy will swing. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009) ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment.

-INTERNATIONAL FINANCE-(WORLD BANK)

105 ANDREWS, Edmund. L World Bank forecasts a global economic shrink. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009) ** Finance-International Finance-(World Bank).

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY

106 Food crisis: Neglect of agriculture yields a frightening harvest(Editorial). FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.6), 2009(March 2009): P. 39-41 ** Food-Food Security.

107 Food insecurity (Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(6.3.2009) ** Food-Food security.

108 JISHNU, Latha Unwholesome regulations on food. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3.2009)

Critically examines the implementation of food regulations in India adopted from United States system. ** Food-Food Security.

109 SWAMINATHAN, M.S. Frozen seeds and food security. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(12.3.2009)

Stresses the need to strengthen infrastructure for the conservation and sustainable use of plant's genetic resources. ** Food-Food security.

** - Keywords 19

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR

110 Public Sector: Patent weapon in translated economy(Editorial). FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.6), 2009(March 2009): P. 32-33 ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector.

-INDUSTRIES-AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

111 MUKHERJEE, Gautam This could be our Beetle. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Anticipates that the launch of Tata's Nano car can revive Indian economy from the meltdown crisis. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Automobile Industry.

-INDUSTRIES-TEXTILE

112 GALAB, S and and REVATHI, E Understanding powerloom weavers suicides in Sircilla. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.8), 2009 (21.2.2009): P. 12-15

Emphasises that the Central and State Governments should initiate welfare schemes for powerloom weavers to end their distress. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Textile.

INTERNATIONAL LAW -ASYLUM

113 MALHOTRA, Inder Anniversary of exile. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Expresses views on the 50th anniversary of political asylum given to Dalai Lama in India. ** International Law-Asylum.

-INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

114 ALLANA, Alia Criminal paper eater. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009)

Comments on the arrest warrant against Sudan's President on charges of war crimes levelled against him by the International Criminal Court.

** - Keywords 20

-INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW

** International law-International Criminal Law.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

115 GHOSE, Kunal How India should suspend to Western duplicity. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.10), 2009(21.2.2009): p 7-9,207

Examines the influence of WCIJK- Western-Christianity- Judaison-Kinship factor on the foreign policy of United States towards India over Kashmir issue. ** International Relations.

-(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES)

116 VIJAY PRASHAD Drift will end. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.61-63

Analyses US President Barack Hussain Obama's foreign Policy towards Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States).

-(INDIA-BANGLADESH)

117 DATTA-Ray, and SUNANDA K Islamic right plotted mutiny. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3.2009)

Focuses on Indo-Bangladesh relations in retrospect. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).

118 SOOD, Vikram Delhi needs to help, not smother Hasina. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(3.3.2009)

Expresses views on the revolt by Bangladesh Rifles (BOR) and Indo-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh).

-(INDIA-CHINA)

119 GUNJAN SINGH 26/11: Is China important....? MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11), 2009(28.2.2009): p 21-22

** - Keywords 21

-(INDIA-CHINA)

Examines Indo-China relations in the context of China's respons to the Pakistan's role in the Mumbai attack. ** International Relations-(India-China).

-(INDIA-NEPAL)

120 PUNJ, Balbair K Shrinking India, rising China. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Focuses on Indo-Nepal relations in the aftermath of the Maoists came to power in Nepal. ** International Relations-(India-Nepal).

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)

121 BAJPAI, K. Shankar Saving Pakistan from itself. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3. 2009)

Throws light on the Pakistan's misconceptions about India and its impact on Indo-Pak relations. ** international Relations-(India-Pakistan).

122 DOGRA, Bharat India' desciplined response helped avert major threat to world peace. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11)(28.2.2009): p 19-20

Deals with Indo-Pak relations after Mumbai attack. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

123 GUHA, Ramchandra Family likeness. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA)(14.3.2009)

Focuses on the political similarities between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

124 NAYAR, Kuldeep Less tension, more alienation. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V. 16(No.413), 2009(16- 28.2.2009): P. 2021

Highlights Indo-Pak relations in the aftermath of Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)

125 NOORANI, A.G. What India is up against. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.79-85

Focuses on India-Pakistan relations after Mumbai terror attack. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

126 SANGHVI, Vir Same people? Surely not. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Recalls Hindu-Muslim relations before Independence in the context of Indo-Pak relations at present. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan).

-(IRAN-UNITED STATES)

127 BATRA, N.D Obama's diplomatic initiative on Iran. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009)

Discusses United States' foreign Policy towards Iran. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States).

-(ISRAEL-PALESTINE)

128 BAN KI-MOON Reconstructing Gaza-and the peace process. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(2.3. 2009)

Stresses upon the urgent need to put an end to the Israel Palestine conflict for achieving a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine).

-(UNITED STATES-AFGHANISTAN)

129 TAVLEEN SINGH Do not tolerate radical Islam. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3. 2009)

Analyses dangerous consequences of an announcement recently made by US President Barack Hussain Obama about the peace negotiation in the moderate Taliban. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan).

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-(UNITED STATES-LATIN AMERICA)

130 SHIFTER, Michael and JOYCE, Daniel No longer Washington's backyard. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.715), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 51-57

Focuses on the Brazil's mega summit that indicates the magnitude of the discontentment in Latin America' over the hegemonic attitude of the USA. ** International Relations-(United States-Latin America).

-(UNITED STATES-MIDDLE EAST)

131 SRIDHAR, Seema Obama's Middle East policy: Beyond special envoys... MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.10)(21.2.2009): p 10-12 ** International Relations-(United States-Middle East).

-(UNITED STATES-PAKISTAN)

132 CHELLANEY, Brahma Why U.S. Policy risks repeating history. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(3.3. 2009)

Critically examines US President Barack Hussain Obama's policy on Pakistan and Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(United States-Pakistan).

-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)

133 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K. Challenges for Indian foreign policy. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(6.3. 2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India).

-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES)

134 COHEN, Roger US must amend its policy to restore peace in West Asia. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(10.3.2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States)

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS

135 MISHRA, Chaturanan Forging national unity for security and ending recession. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11)(28.2..2009): p 8-9 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts.

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-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-COMMONWEALTH

136 DAS, Rup Narayan Traversing 60 years of the Commenwealth. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(12.3.2009) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and pacts- Commonwealth.

137 SRISKANDARAJ, Dhananjayan Commonwealth is a true agent of progress. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009) ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- Commonwealth.

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G-20

138 PATNAIK, Ila Twenty parts to a rescue. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3. 2009)

Discusses the outcome of G-20 meeting in London. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances And Pacts-G 20.

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-SAARC

139 OBINO Fransesco SAARC: The political challenge for South Asia and beyond. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY(MUMBAI), V.44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): p 118-125

Deals with the political role of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and pacts- SAARC.

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-LABOUR MARKET

140 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili At the risk of labouring the point... ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Urges that the next government must rise to the challenge to reinstate the labour market affected by the economic downturn. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and unemployment-Labour Market.

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-EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-MANPOWER

141 SUMANJEET SINGH Impact of internet and e-commerce on the labour market. INDIAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS(NEW DELHI), V.43 (No.4)(April 2008): p 633-644 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment-Manpower.

-LABOUR DISPUTES

142 BHANGOO, Kesar Singh Regional pattern of industrial disputes in India, study of re-organised Punjab (1067-2003). INDIAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS(NEW DELHI), V.43 (No.4)(April, 2008): p 603-632 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Disputes.

-LABOUR POLICY-(INDIA)

143 GORADIA, Prafull Need to recast terms of employment. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Examines on the Government's employment policy. ** Labour and Labouring classes-Labour Policy-(India).

-LABOUR UNION

144 NIRMALA KUMARI Trade unions and civil society. INDIAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS(NEW DELHI), V.43 (No.4), 2009(April 2008): p 645-664 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Union.

-LABOUR WELFARE

145 BAVADAM, Lyla In from the cold. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.43-44

Discusses the salient features of the Domestic Workers Welfare Board Bill passed in . ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour welfare.

-LABOUR WELFARE-SOCIAL SECURITY

146 RAJALAKSHMI, T.K. Short on goodwill. FRONTLINE, 26(4)(Feb 14-272009): p 110-112

** - Keywords 26

-LABOUR WELFARE-SOCIAL SECURITY

Analyses the shortcomings in the 'Unorganised Workers Social Security Bill'. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Welfare-Social Security.

-STRIKES AND LOCKOUT

147 RAJALAKSHMI, T.K. Fuelling a crisis. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.105-108

Critically examines the measures being taken by the Central Government to crush the strike by officers of oil sector. ** Labour And Labouring Classes-Strikes and Lockout; oil.

LAW AND JUSTICE -COURTS-HIGH COURT-(INDIA-)

148 ANANTHAKRISHNAN, P Lawyers, police and the truth. PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3. 2009)

Comments on the functioning of lawyers and police. ** Law and Justice-Courts-High Court-(India-Tamil Nadu).

149 IYER, V.R. Krishna Lawyers, judges and justice jujitsu. MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), V.47(No.11), 2009(28.2.2009): P. 3, 32

Expresses concern over the violent incidents in the involving lawyers and police. ** Law and Justice-Courts-High Court-(India-Tamil Nadu).

150 SITAPATI, Vinary Bar room brawls. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Expresses views on violent clashes held between lawyers and police in Madras High Court premises. ** Law and Justice-Courts-High Court-(India-Tamil Nadu).

-JUDGES

151 CHATTERJEE, Bimal Kumar Judges assets and their disclosure. STATESMAN WEEKLY (KOLKATA), V.101(No. 11), 2009(1

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-JUDGES

4.3.2009): P. 10

Expresses concern over the arguments put forward by the Chief Justice of India regarding the exemptions for the judges under the RTI purview. ** Law and Justice-Judges.

152 KRISHNA Iyer, V.R. Case for a council to choose judges. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.52-54 ** Law and Justice-Judges.

-LAW-CRIMINAL LAW

153 BOHRA, Arun Power to arrest. STATESMAN WEEKLY (KOLKATA), V.101(No. 7), 2009(14.2. 2 009): P. 10 Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).

Identifies most misused sections of the CrPC. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal Law.

-LAW-HINDU LAW

154 MURARI, S Hindu Marriage act: It's time to reform the divorce law. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(13.3.2009) ** Law and Justice-Law-Hindu Law.

MASS MEDIA

155 UDUPA, Sahana Mediatised terror: Terror in the age of media explosion. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 18-21

Comments on the media coverage of the Mumbai terror incidents and in aftermath. ** Mass Media.

156 VERGHESE, B.G. Parliament and polls. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(5.3.2009)

Discusses the role of media in Indian political system. ** Mass Media.

** - Keywords 28

MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS

157 NORONHA, Ligia and Others Resource federalism in India: The case of minerals. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.8), 2009 (21.2.2009): P. 51-59

Examines the federal structure of minerals and ways to strengthen them in India. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals.

-MINING

158 DUTT, Anuradha Plunder of Aravallis. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Focuses attention on the illegal mining in Aravalli hills ** Mines and Minerals-Mining.

159 VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED Mines of scandal. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 40-42

Discusses the Lokayukt Report's recommendations regarding the recovery of public money that has been lost due to the illegal mining. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining.

PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA)

160 SHAFI RAHMAN Uncommon House. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13/19.1. 2009): P.64-69

Comments on the functioning of the Lok Sabha in terms of sitting, business transacted and attendance of M.Ps. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India).

-LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-TRUST MOTION-PATNAIK, NAVEEN

161 KOTHANDA RAMAN, R Discuss, note, record. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3. 2009)

Discusses the voracity to test the strength of Orissa

** - Keywords 29

-LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-TRUST MOTION-PATNAIK, NAVEEN

Government just three months before the Assembly elections. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-Trust Motion-Patnaik, Naveen.

-LEGISLATORS-(INDIA)

162 JOGINDER SINGH In Parliament, it's free for all. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009)

Expresses concern over the unruly behaviour of legislators during proceedings in Parliament and State Assemblies. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India).

-LOK SABHA

163 RAJAMANI, R.C Curtains down for 14th Lok Sabha. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009) ** Parliament -Lok Sabha.

PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES

164 Dithering on prices of petroleum products. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V. 50(No. 7), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 16-19

Emphasises on the need to review oil pricing policy. ** Petroleum-Oil prices.

165 RIDYUHIN, Vladimir Gas War. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2.2009): p.58-60

Analyses a stand-off between Russia & Ukraine over Gas prices and its impact on Europe. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices.

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

166 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Age of Ideas. PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3. 2009)

Analyses the importance of youth in contemporary politics

** - Keywords 30

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

** Politics and Government.

-(INDIA)

167 AKBAR, M.J Tale of two nations:Indian order, Pak disorder. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3.2009)

Provides a comparative study of politics in India and Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-(India).

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION

168 Information Denied (Editorial). PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Reveals that Right-to-Information (RTI) Act fails to empower citizens. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to information.

169 KHAITAN, Tarunabh Dismantling the walls of secrecy. FRONTLINE, 26(4)(14-27.2.2009): p 44-47

Emphasises the need for a number of steps required to strengthen the transparency regime sought to be established by the RTI Act. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to Information.

-COALITION POLITICS

170 Coalitions are no good (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI)(4.3.2009) ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics.

-COALITION POLITICS-THIRD FRONT

171 Third Front: too much uncertainty (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(13.3.2009)

Opines on the formation of third front in the context of coming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-Third Front

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-POLITICAL ALLIANCES

172 KALYANI SHANKAR Regional parties act tough. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Focusses on the role of the regional political parties in the making of Government at the Centre. ** Politics and Government-Political Alliances.

173 NEHRU, Arun It won't be a dull election. PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3. 2009)

Makes an assessment for political alliances likely to be formed during General election 2009. ** Politics and Government-Political Alliances.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH)

174 ALI SANWAR Force of destruction. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009)

Deals with mutiny in Bangladesh by Bangladesh Rifles. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).

175 BHARDWAJ, Sandeep As the smoke clears. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.3.2009)

Focuses on the response of the Awami Leage on Bangladesh mutiny. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).

176 BHATTACHARYYA, Abhijit Dangerous complications. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(10.3.2009)

Opinies on the mutiny in Bangladesh by Bangladesh Rifles. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).

177 DATTA-RAY, Sunanda K. Islamic right plotted mutiny. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3.2009)

Analyses the reasons behind the mutiny in Bangladesh Rifles. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-

** - Keywords 32

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH)

(Bangladesh).

178 SEN, Sankar Familiar and sinuous trail of violence. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(5.3.2009)

Tries to find out the reasons behind the recent mutiny in Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Rifles. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).

179 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Ghosts of 1971. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Explores the reasons behind the mutiny in Bangladesh by Bangladesh Rifles. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA-TIBET)

180 DIBYESH ANAND Off the wall thinking. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3. 2009)

Examines China's Policy towards Tibet. ** Politics and Government-Political development-(China- Tibet).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA)

181 NEHRU, Arun Poll 2009 stuck in a mirage of alliances. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(15.3.2009)

Examines the political condition of India in the context of General election 2009. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).

182 SUBRAMANIAM, Vidya Ambition and primer play in the time of elections. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(2.3. 2009)

Focuses on the pre-poll scenario in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India).

** - Keywords 33

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-BIHAR)

183 AJAY SINGH Nitish Kumar kindles new hope in Bihar. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(4.3.2009)

Throws light on the social and political changes taken place in Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Bihar).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU & KASHMIR)

184 DULAI, A.S. Give Omar a chance make history in J & K. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(9.3.2009)

Analyses the opportunity and challenges ahead for Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu & Kashmir).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-ORISSA)

185 DASGUPTA, Swapna In cold blood. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3. 2009)

Comments on the break-up of 11 year old alliance between Biju Janata Dal(BJD) and (BJP). ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Orissa).

186 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Allies like these. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3. 2009) BJD-Biju Janata Dal, BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party.

Focuses on the break of BJD-BJP alliance over seat sharing issue. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Orissa).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-)

187 IDRIS Ali Mahajot good for Bengali's Muslims. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009)

Focuses on the alliance between the Congress and the

** - Keywords 34

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL)

Trinmool Congress party in West Bengal for the coming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).

188 MUKHERJEE, Shikha Alchemy of an Alliance. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009)

Examines the political condition of West Bengal in the context of coming general elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).

189 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Bengal: the night deepens. PIONEER (NEW DELHI)(7.3.2009)

Opines on the Congress-Trinmool party deal in West Bengal in wake of coming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).

190 SENGUPTA, Saugar What's afraid of a Mahajot? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Examines the impact of Trinmool-Congress alliance on West Bengal politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ORISSA)

191 Bombshell by Naveen Patnaik (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(9.3.2009)

Discusses the end of coalition between Biju Janata Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party in Orissa. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Orissa)

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)

192 JOHN, Wilson Zardari on a roller coaster. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3.2009)

Expresses views on political instability in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

** - Keywords 35

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)

193 Long and short of Pakistan's new crisis. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3.2009)

Focuses on political instability in Pakistan and recent political developments. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

194 MURTAZA RAZVI Yesterday once more. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.3. 2009)

Focuses on the current political situation in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

195 NAYAR, Kuldip Troubled Pakistan. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(13.3.2009)

Assesses the political condition of Pakistan in the context of recent political development. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

196 PARTHASARATHY, G Jihadis turun on Pakistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Focuses on the Political development in Pakistan after Jihadis' attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

197 SAEED SHAH Lawless Pakistan on the verge of implosion. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(7.3.2009)

Raises concern over the rise in the activities of the terrorist groups in Pakistan and collapse of law and order in Pakistan's frontier areas. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

198 SENGUPTA, Nitish Pakistan: failed state caught in a quagmire. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(13.3.2009)

Raises concern over political developments in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

** - Keywords 36

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN)

199 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama In Pakistan, visions of Khaki. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009)

Assesses the political condition of Pakistan in view of the speculation of the martial law in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan).

-POLITICAL PARTIES

200 KALYANI SHANKAR Regional parties act tough. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Examines the role of regional political parties in Indian politics in the recent times. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP

201 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas BJP's poll strategy. ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(4.3.2009) BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

202 PHADNIS, Aditi 'Muscular' option. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009) BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gives a critical view on BJP's foreign policy. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

203 SANGHVI, Vir Why the BJP lost its voice. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3.2009)

Explains on the Bharatiya Janata Party's issueless campaign for elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS

204 CHAKRABARTI, Saubhik Right, Left for centre. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3. 2009)

** - Keywords 37

-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS

Examines the poll-prospects of the Indian National Congress Party and also the benefits party got from the wrong policies of BJP and CPI(M). ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M)

205 CHATTERJEE, Partha Coming crisis in West Bengal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 42-45

Analyses the factors threatning the stability of left front Government in Rural West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).

206 DASGUPTA, Rajarshi CPI (M) Machinery' in West Bengal : Two village narratives from Kochbihar and Malda. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY, 44(9), 2009(28.2.2009): p 70-81

Examines the functioning of CPI(M) to secure electoral power at the panchayat level in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-CPI(M).

207 JAYARAJ, V.R. Heretical Marxist. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.3.2009) CPI(M)-(Marxist).

Opines that CPI(M) leader Abdulla kutty's rebellion will impact CPI(M) in in the coming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-CPI(M).

-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-GANDHISM

208 DUTT, Barkha Time lapse. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to remember Gandhiji's ideology. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Gandhism.

-POLITICAL STRUGGLE-(SRI LANKA)

209 PANT, Harsha V. End game in Sri Lanka. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3.2009)

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-POLITICAL STRUGGLE-(SRI LANKA)

Analyses that the global factor bring the end of long civil war in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggle-(Sri Lanka)

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-MANIPUR)

210 LAMA, J. B Centre's silence on Naga truce details causing unease in Manipur. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.3.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- Manipur).

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA)

211 MENON, Sadanand War without witness. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.3.2009)

Deals with ethnic Crisis in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka).

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP

212 GANGULI, Amulya BJP's setback in Orissa. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3.2009)

Expresses views on the end of partnership between Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) and Biju Janta Dal (BJD) in Orissa. ** Politics and Government -Political Parties-BJP.

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(PAKISTAN)

213 SEN, Sankar Descent into chaos. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009)

Raises concern over the Talibanisation of Swat valley in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government -Political Struggles- (Pakistan).

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-SCAMS

214 BIDWAI, Praful Sleaze Indian Inc. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 100-101

Exposes the nexus between Indian corporates and the politicians in the context of Satyam Scandal. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

215 CHANDRASEKHAR, C.P. System failure. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 4-8

Unearths the fraud at Satyam Computer Services. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

216 JOGINDER SINGH Making of scams and scasmsters. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No.4), 2009(16-28Feb 2009): P. 29-31

Comments on scam occurred in the Housing Scheme 2008 of Delhi Development Authority. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

217 KATAKAM, Anupama Off Sebi hook? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.14-15

Focuses on the action taken by SEBI Chief C.B. Bhave against B. Ramalinga Raju for committing fraud at satyam computer services. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

218 NAGESH KUMAR, S Fall of an icon. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P.9-13

Focuses on the fall of Byrraju Ramalinga Raju from his prodigious status after committing 7,100-crores fraud in Satyam Software Company. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

219 NAGESH KUMAR, S Far from the truth. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 33-34

Expresses concern over the slow pace of investigations

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into the Satyam scam. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams.

-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY

220 ARUN KUMAR SINGH Neutralise terror near Indian coast. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(6.3.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security.

221 PEREIRA, Maxwell Our security needs. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(10.3.2009)

Highlights the problems related to internal security needs of India. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Internal Security.

-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE

222 KRISHNA ANANTH V Police violence in the Madras High Court. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): P. 13-15

Comments on the Police for its recent brutal action in Madras High Court. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.

223 Rights and wrongs (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.3.2009)

Emphasises the need to bring the reforms in the police system in the context of rise in cases of human rights violation by the police. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police.

-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS

224 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Shame that won't stop without deeper commitment to secularism. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V. 16(No.413), 2009(16- 28.2.2009): P. 25-27

Analyses the communal riots which took place in India during the year 2008. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots.

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-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS

225 DAS, Prafulla Chilling memories. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 35-37

Brings into focus memories of the victims of Kandhamal riots in Orissa. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Riots.

-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES

226 RAGHAVAN, R.K. For real autonomy. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4)(14-27.2.2009): p 93-34

Discusses the need to have free investigating agencies without any political interference. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies.

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM

227 BALAKRISHNAN, K. G. Terrorism, rule of law and human rights. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V. 49(No.4), 2009(16- 28.2.2009): P. 26-28

Focuses on the challenges before the International Community to combat terrorism across the world. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

228 MEHTA, Ashok K Just diplomacy won't do. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Discusses how to defend India from Pakistan- sponsored terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

229 SHARMA, Aabhas In terror's shadow. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Raises concern over the threat of terror on sports in the Asian subcontinent. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

230 SLACKMAN, Michael Word standing in the way of peace: Terrorism. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(4.3.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism.

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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA)

231 SWAMI, Parveen Mumbai, Mawdudi and the Indian Mujahideen. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(5.3. 2009)

Draws attention towards the rise of Indian Mujahideen and its role behind the bombing of Mumbai's Suburban train system. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra).

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN)

232 CHANDRAN, D. Suba Pakistan's last bastion falls. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.3.2009)

Expresses views on the recent terror attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore and the rise of Taliban in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

233 Horror in Lahore. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(4.3.2009)

Expresses views on attacks on Sri Lankan Cricket players in Lahore. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

234 KESAVAN, Mukeel Lessons of Lahore. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(5.3.2009)

Expresses concern over terrorist attack on players of Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

235 NIHAL SINGH, S Day cricket died in Pakistan. DECCAN CHRONICLE(HYDERABAD), 2009(4.3.2009)

Comments on terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricket team players in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

236 PARTHASARATHY, G Jihadi's turn on Pakistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN)

Expresses concern over the rise in terrorist attacks and activities in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

237 PARTHASARATHY, G We can work it out. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.3.2009)

Emphasises that Pakistan must stop abetting terror to resolve Kashmir issue. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

238 SEEMA MUSTAFA Time for India to regain its voice. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V. 16(No.413), 2009(16- 28Feb 2009): P. 16-17

Pleads to tackle Pakistan based terrorism through peace and diplomacy. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-terrorism- (Pakistan).

239 SEN, Sankar Cities & civilisation. STATESMAN WEEKLY (KOLKATA), V.101(No. 11), 2009(1 4.3.2009): P. 11

Focuses on the Talibanisation of Swat valley in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

240 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth Lahore attack shows urgency of joint action on terror. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(4.3. 2009) ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism- (Pakistan).

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN-LAHORE)

241 SETHI, Ali Lahore murder mystery. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Deals with attack on Sri Lankan Cricket team in Lahore in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism- (Pakistan-Lahore).

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-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(SRI LANKA)

242 RAMAN, B Repaying a debate to LTTE? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Assesses alliance between the LTTE and the Harkat-Ul- Mujahideen in view of the jihadi attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(Sri Lanka).

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT

243 BARDHAN, Pranab and Others Local democracy and clientelism : Implications for political stability in West Bengal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY(MUMBAI), V.44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): p 46-58

Examines factors underlying the unusal stability of political power in rural West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.

244 MAJUMDAR, Manabi Democracy in praxis: Two non-left Gram Panchayats in West Bengal. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY(MUMBAI), V.44(No.9), 2009 (28.2.2009): p 82-93

Inquires about the idea and practice of local politics in two non-left gram panchayats in West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government.

-PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA)

245 Everybody wants to be PM (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.3.2009)

Focuses on the race for Prime Ministerial candidate in the forthcoming General elections 2009. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India).

246 GUPTA, Kanchan India's crisis of leadership. PIONEER(NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3. 2009)

Anticipates qualities of a leader to lead the country with the nationalist feeling. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India).

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LAW AND ORDER -TERRORISM

247 RAGHAVAN, R.K. Funding terrorism. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 94-96

Discusses about the financial resources of the terrorists ** Public Administration Law and order-Terrorism.

PUBLIC HEALTH

248 CHAN, Margaret Global health in state of alarm. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(3.2.2009) ** Public Health.

249 GONZALEZ, and Francise E Mexico's drug wars get brutal. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.715), 2009(Feb 2009): P. 72-76 ** Public Health.

-DISEASES

250 AYESHA KHAN Curious case of the killer virus. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3.2009)

Raises concern over the deaths due to Hepatitis B Virus in Modasa, in . ** Public Health-Diseases.

-NUTRITION

251 SENGUPTA, Somini Indian paradox: 42.5 pc kids malnourished. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(13.3.2009) ** Public Health-Nutrition.

-NUTRITION AND MAL NUTRITIONS

252 VAKIL, Sunita No succour for hungry India. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to formulate schemes to eradicate mallnutrition and making available adequate food to children in India. ** Public Health-Nutrition and Mal Nutritions.

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RELIGION -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM

253 FIROZ BAKHI AHMED India's Muslims: a community in transition. ASSAM TRIBUNE(GUWAHATI), 2009(5.3.2009) ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

254 MANDAL, Amal Politics of rural reconstruction. STATESMAN WEEKLY (KOLKATA), V.101(No. 7), 2009(1 4.2.2009): P.10-11

Puts a question mark on the credibility of the Left Front Government in West Bengal in view of its decision to set up the Gram Unnayan Samiti in every ward of the Gram Panchayat. ** Rural Development.

-RURAL EMPLOYMENT

255 DREZE, Jean and OLDIGES, Christian Work in progress. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 101-105

Calls for urgent security of the official data relating to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATION-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)

256 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth India and the additional protocol. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(7.3. 2009)

Discusses the prospect of Indo-US Civil nuclear deal at the Board of Governors of International Atomic Energy Agency. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relation- (India-United States).

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CASTE SYSTEM

257 PATIL, Sharad Search the aborigines,or Sudra Varns, or caste-ending conflict equality? MAINSTREAM(NEW DELHI), 47(11), 2009(28.2..2009): P.23-32

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Presents nine-point, programme of Jati-ending reduction and its socialist transition. ** Social Policy And Planning-Caste System.

-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

258 CHERIAN, John Pause in genocide. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 36-39

Demands that Israel should be charged with genocide in the International Criminal Court. ** Social Policy and Planning-Racial Discrimination.

-SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS

259 BORDOLOI, Ruma Women and Law. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Emphasises the need to change human behaviour against women through social awakening. ** Social policy and Planning-Social change and conditions.

-SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSIONS

260 THAPAR, Karan Retired and forgotten. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to reform government's pension policy. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pensions.

-WOMEN-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

261 CHELLADURAI, A Women's empowerment and economic development. SOCIAL WELFARE(NEW DELHI), V.55(No.12), 2009(March 2009): P. 11-14 ** Social Policy And Planning-Women-Economic Conditions.

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-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS

262 PATIL, Pratibha Devi Singh More options needed for empowerment. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Focuses on the major issues to be redressed for women empowerment. ** Social Policy And Planning-Women-Legal Status.

263 THOMSON, Lisa Mary and Dutta G Alpha girls. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Emphasises on the need to change government policy and social mindset for women empowerment. ** Social policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status.

-WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

264 KI MOON, Ban No crime more brutal than this. DECCAN HERALD(BANGALORE), 2009(10.3.2009)

Deals with sexual violence against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.

265 SHARMA, Kalpana This must stop. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(8.3.2009)

Raises concern over the violence against Women inside and outside the home. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women.

-WOMEN-WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT

266 SUGONA, B Women's empowerment: Dimensions and direction. SOCIAL WELFARE(NEW DELHI), V.55(No.12), 2009(March 2009): P. 5-10 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development

-WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS

267 Gender bias persists (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Analyses that gender bias still persist in Indian

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politics. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women in politics.

-WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS

268 PANICKER, Lalita Chop the deadwood. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Comments on the existence of National Commission for Women for not portecting the women from harassment. ** Social Policy and planning -Women-Legal Status.

SPORTS -CRICKET

269 GHOSH, Rudroneel Cricket gets a taste of jihad. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.3.2009)

Expresses concern over the terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan. ** Sports-Cricket; Terrorism.

270 MALIK, Ashok After Swat, it's Lahore's turn. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.3.2009)

Expresses concern over the terrorists attack on Sri Lankan Cricketers in Lahore. ** Sports-Cricket; Terrorism.

TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-AIRPORTS

271 HUBER, Hans Strategic Flexible Planning and real options for airport development in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V. 44(No.8), 2009 (21.2. 2009): P. 43-50

Highlights uncertainities regarding investments for airport development in India. ** Transportation-Air transport-Airports.

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-RAILWAYS-METRO RAILWAYS

272 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Dubians model. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 16-18

Draws attention towards the objections levelled by E. Sreedharan against the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project after coming into fore the satyam scam. ** Transportation-Railways-Metro Railways.

-ROAD TRANSPORT

273 GHOSH, Jayati Pedestrians in peril. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.3), 2009(13.2. 2009): P. 86-87 ** Transportation-Road Transport.

-TRANSPORT POLICY

274 BANISTER, David Dilemmas of sustainable transport. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.3.2009) ** Transportation-Transport Policy.

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION -UN AGENCIES

275 TISDALL, Simon Rise of International law. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(4.3. 2009)

Discusses the relevance of the opening of a special U.N. Tribunal to investigate assassination of Lebanan's former Prime Minister Rafiq-al-Hairi to 2005. ** United Nations and International organisation-UN Agencies.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT -HOUSING-CITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES

276 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajay Ashirwad Housing bubble. FRONTLINE(CHENNAI), V.26(No.4), 2009(14-27.2.2009): p 41-43

Exposes DDA scam. ** Urban Development-Housing-City Development Authorities

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WATER MANAGEMENT -WATER CONSERVATION

277 HAZARIKA, Arup Kumar Water Crisis. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(15.3.2009)

Highlights the challenges before the water management to recycle waste water. ** Water management-water conservation.

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