Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVIII 1-15 December 2012 No.23

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 1 PATEL, Amrit and KALKOTI, Gopal Accelerating agricultural growth in Nagaland. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Dec, 2012): P.28-36 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. -AGRO BASED INDUSTRY 2 GOTHOSKAR, Sujata This chay is bitter: Exploiltative relations in the Tea industry. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.50), 2012 (15.12.2012): P.33-40 Highlights the violation's of the rights of the tea picking workers, mostly women, in the tea gardens of India. ** Agriculture-Agro Based Industry; Tea Industry. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA) 3 ANSAL, Sushil Seeking way out of urban chaos. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.12.2012) Highlights the saleint features of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India). 4 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Grounds for hope. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.34-36 Discusses over a ten point agreement signed between Union Government and Ekta Parishad, a Non-Governmental Organisation to bring land reforms legislation. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India). AWARDS -INTERNATIONAL AWARDS-NOBEL PRIZE-(PEACE) 5 CHERIAN, John And the award goes to........ FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.51-53 ** - Keywords 1

AWARDS -INTERNATIONAL AWARDS-NOBEL PRIZE-(PEACE) Expresses views over awarding Nobel Peace Prize of 2012 to European Union. ** Awards-International Awards-Nobel Prize-(Peace). 6 CRAVINHO, Joao Nobel years of peace in Europe. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(11.12.2012) Applauds the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union for their contribution to promote reconciliation and democratic values in Europe. ** Awards-International Awards-Nobel Prize-(Peace). BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, RAHUL 7 KALYANI SHANKAR Tough road ahead for Rahul Gandhi. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Throws light on political challenges ahead for Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Rahul; Indian National Congress. -POLITICAL LEADERS-GUJRAL, INDER KUMAR 8 GUPTA, Shekhar Accidentally, in history. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Acknowledges the diplomatic skills of Inder Kumar Gujral. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. 9 GUPTA, Smita Politician who was gentleman first. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.12.2012) Acknowledges the contribution of Inder Kumar Gujral in Indian politics. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. 10 MALHOTRA, Inder Gentleman Prime Minister. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Throws light on the political skills of Inder Kumar Gujral. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. ** - Keywords 2

-POLITICAL LEADERS-GUJRAL, INDER KUMAR 11 NAYAR, Kuldip In the world of foreign policy, a rare idealist. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.12.2012) Throws light on the foreign policy of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. 12 SALMAN HAIDAR Gujral legacy. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(4.12.2012) Acknowledges the efforts of Inder Kumar Gujral for peace and maintaining good relations in South Africa region. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. 13 SHARMA, Vinod Pragmatic victory of peace. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.12.2012) Pays tribute to Inder Kumar Gujral, the former Prime Minister of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GUJRAL, Inder Kumar. -POLITICAL LEADERS-KEJRIWAL, ARVIND 14 TRIPATHI, Purnima S Shock strategy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.23-24 Discusses the political prospects of anti-corruption crusader-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming Lok sabha elections of 2014. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-KEJRIWAL, Arvind; Political Development-(India). -POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 15 ARUN, T K Why Narendra Modi should not become Prime Minister. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Expresses views on the candidature of Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi as Prime Ministerial of India in the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, 2014. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. ** - Keywords 3

-POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 16 MUKHOPADHYAY, Nilanjan Man who would be Prime Minister. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(9.12.2012) Acknowledges the political skills of Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. -POLITICAL LEADERS-PANT, KRISHNA CHANDRA 17 K C Pant: End of an era. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.23), 2012 (1.12.2012): P.21-24 Pays tribute to Krishna Chandra Pant, an eminent political leader. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-PANT, Krishna Chandra. -PROMINENT PERSONS-KASTURI, G 18 SUBRAMANIAN, T S Complete editor. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.118-122 Pays tribute to the editor of Hindu newspaper, G Kasturi. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-KASTURI, G. -PROMINENT PERSONS-RAVI SHANKAR 19 GHOSH, Bikram Maestro's magic. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the achievement of Pandit Ravi Shankar in the field of music. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. 20 MENON, Sadanand Sitar loses its strings. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(13.12.2012) Pays tribute to legendary musician Ravi Shankar. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. 21 MITRA DAS, Srijana India's classiest rock star. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.12.2012) ** - Keywords 4

-PROMINENT PERSONS-RAVI SHANKAR Pays tribute to Ravi Shankar, a famous musician in India. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. 22 MUDGAL, Shubha World music, but not fusion. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.12.2012) Appreciates the contribution of Pandit Ravi Shankar in promoting Indian music around the world. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. -PROMINENT PERSONS-THILAKAN, SURENDRANATHA 23 VENKITESWARAN, C S Portrait of a patriarch. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.123-125 Pays rich tribute to Surendranatha Thilakan, a great Malyalee actor. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-THILAKAN, Surendranatha. COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-ASEAN) 24 BHUYAN, Anjan and CHAKRABORTY, Sweety Ethical dilemma in border-trade: An aproach to the need of ethical codes for the North Eastern region of India, P.247-276, in. PHUKAN, DEVOJIT (ED): LOOK EAST POLICY AND NORTH EAST INDIA, 2012 New Delhi, SSDN Publishers and Distributors. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-ASEAN). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-CHINA) 25 PALIT, Amitendu Economically meaningless. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.12.2012) Expresses views on proposal to sign a bilateral Free Trade Agreement between India and China. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-China). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-MYANMAR) 26 SEN MAZUMDAR, Sayantani Reinventing Moreh through India's Look East Policy. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): ** - Keywords 5

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-MYANMAR) P.87-93 Focuses on the trade relations between India and Myanmar. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Myanmar). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 27 ISHRAT HUSAIN and RAMDAS, Kavita N Agenda for better Indo-Pak trade. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.12.2012) ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan). 28 ISHRAT HUSAIN and RAMDAS, Kavita N How to build trust. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Gives suggestions to improve bilateral trade relations between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-SRI LANKA) 29 CHAWLA, Gorakh Paradigm shift in India-Sri Lanka trade relations: FTA and beyond. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.114-116 FTA: Free Trade Agreement. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Sri Lanka). COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOMMUNICATIONS-(INDIA) 30 ANTONY, M J Disconnect with consumers. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.12.2012) Emphasises that Supreme Court should review its decision on accountability of telephone companies. ** Communications-Telecommunications-(India); Judgement. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -MORAL POLICING 31 DE, Hemchhaya Thou shalt not blaspheme. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(5.12.2012) Argues against Indian blasphemy law. ** - Keywords 6

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -MORAL POLICING ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing. DEFENCE -ARMY-(INDIA) 32 MEHTA, Ashok K Aayo Gorkhali ! Cry that won us a war. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.12.2012) Talks about the valour of Gorkha Rifles during the 1971 war in East Pakistan. ** Defence-Army-(India). -DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 33 TRIPATHI, Purnima S Pay and pain. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.99-101 Highlights Armed Foces' protest against the anamolies in the pay structure of the 6th Pay Commision. ** Defence-Defence Administration-Personnel Management. -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-ASEAN) 34 GOGOI, Amrita Pritam Non-traditional security concerns: North Eastern society vis-a-vis Look East Policy, P.277-294, in. PHUKAN, DEVOJIT (ED): LOOK EAST POLICY AND NORTH EAST INDIA, 2012 New Delhi, SSDN Publishers and Distributors. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-ASEAN). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 35 CHELLANEY, Brahma Scorched by the dragon. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.12.2012) Contemplates that India and other nations may learn lesson from 1962 war fought between India and China. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China). ** - Keywords 7

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-NEW ZEALAND) 36 CHAKRABORTY, Mohor India-New Zealand strategic impulses: Through the lens of the UPA tenure. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.122-127 UPA: United Progressive Alliance. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-New Zealand). -NAVY-(INDIA) 37 MALIK, Ashok Key to our security lies in the water. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(2.12.2012) Pleads to strengthen Indian naval capabilities in the wake of China's rising influence in Indian Ocean. ** Defence-Navy-(India). 38 SUSHIL KUMAR Don't be on the back foot. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(10.12.2012) Highlights the importance of Indian Navy. ** Defence-Navy-(India). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA) 39 Why do we need inclusive growth? MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.10-11 Analyses the Draft Approach Paper to the 12th Five Year Plan for the sake of focusing on benefits of inclusive economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India); Five Year Plans-(Twelfth Plan). -(INDIA-BIHAR) 40 MISHRA, Satyavrat All's not well. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.12.2012) Gives a critical view on Bihar's economic development under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. ** Economic Growth-(India-Bihar). ** - Keywords 8

-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 41 SUBRAHMANIAM, Vidya Figuring out the Modi speed machine. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(13.12.2012) Observes that the condition of rural Gujarat is not good as projected by the State Government in the wake of Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Economic Growth-(India-Gujarat). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(SOUTH KOREA) 42 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Asian debt mountain. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.30-32 Examines the slow down in economy of South Korea. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(South Korea). -ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA) 43 GHOSH, Jayati Understanding economics. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.102-103 Analyses consequences of people's poor knowledge and ignorance on economic matters in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 44 GULATI, Ashok Bigger reform than 1991! ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the ongoing economic reforms in India ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 45 YECHURY, Sitaram For profit, not people. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.12.2012) Emphasises the need to promote State funding so as to create more infrastructure and employment. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India); State Finance ** - Keywords 9

-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 46 HALARNKAR, Samar Start now, fix later. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.12.2012) Comments on the confusing slogans of the United Progressive Alliance Government to identify the poor in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty; United Progressive Alliance. -LIBERALISATION-(INDIA) 47 PANDEY, Sandeep Partnership with Private for Public lost. JANATA (MUMBAI) , V.67(No.45), 2012(2.12.2012): P.14-15 Comments on the Government's projection for Public- Private Partnership under the implementation of economic policies of globalisation, privatisation and liberalisation. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation-(India); Joint Sector. EDUCATION -(INDIA-ASSAM) 48 SAIKIA, Rintu Quality of education. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.12.2012) Expresses concern over the poor quality of education in Assam. ** Education-(India-Assam). -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 49 ALUR, Mithu Not by ramps and toilets alone. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(3.12.2012) Gives suggestions to make more effective the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). 50 SAXENA, Sadhna Is equality an outdated concern in education? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.49), 2012 (8.12.2012): P.61-67 Shows the critical examination of Kasturba Gandhi Balika ** - Keywords 10

-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) Vidyalaya Scheme. ** Education-Education Policy-(India); Girl Education. ELECTIONS -(NEPAL) 51 JHA, Prashant In Nepal, the quest for April elections. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(12.12.2012) Examines the political condition of Nepal in the wake of upcoming General election. ** Elections-(Nepal). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 52 MINHAZ MERCHANT Litmus test for Narendra Modi. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(12.12.2012) Assesses the position of Narendra Modi likely to be in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat); Bharatiya Janata party. 53 NAYAR, Kuldip Gujarat's blind spot. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(14.12.2012) Comments on communal divide in Gujarat in the wake of forth coming Legislative Assembly elections in the State. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 54 NAYAR, Kuldip No compromise on injustice. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(6.12.2012) Assesses the impact of Gujarat riots on State politics in the wake of Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). -ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY) 55 GHOSE, Sagarika Riders on the storm. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.12.2012) Focuses on Legislative Assembly election campaign in Gujarat. ** - Keywords 11

-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY) ** Elections-Election Campaign-(Bharatiya Janata Party). -ELECTION SYSTEM 56 GOPALSWAMI, N Voting with your fingertips. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.12.2012) Hopes that the incorporation of the Aadhar number in electoral rolls will minimise malpractices and encourage people to participate in elections. ** Elections-Election System. -OPINION AND EXIT POLL 57 OLDENBURG, Philip Holding on to an opinion. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.12.2012) Holds an opinion that Election Commission's proposed ban on opinion poll may deprive the rights of voters. ** Elections-Opinion and Exit Poll. ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES-COOKING GAS 58 SHENOY, Bhamy V New subsidised LPG policy may end up burdening States. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.12.2012) Anticipates the impact of new subsidised LPG policy on States' economy. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Cooking Gas. ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 59 D'MONTE, Darryl Not making the cut. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Comments on India's National Action plan on climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming. ** - Keywords 12

-POLLUTION 60 NAZARETH, Samir No single magic silver bullet solution for smog and pollution. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(14.12.2012) ** Environment-Pollution. -POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION 61 JOGINDER SINGH We do not learn. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.23), 2012 (1 .12.2012): P.28-29 Raises concern over untreated waste and other effluent being discharged into the Yamuna river. ** Environment-Pollution-Water Pollution; River Conservation. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-ELECTRONIC BANKING 62 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Real and imaginary problems of electronic cash transfers. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(2.12.2012) ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Electronic Banking. -BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE-(INDIA) 63 SHARMA, Sudhirendar Microfinance: A clear dilemma of profit vs social objective. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.12.2012) Gives a critical view on the functioning of micro-finance institutions. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance-(India). -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 64 AKBAR, M J Enter, the foreign middleman. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.12.2012) Comments on the Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. ** - Keywords 13

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 65 BANERJEE, Soma Task after the FDI vote. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Emphasises to bring more economic reforms in India in context with Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 66 BHARGAVA, Anupam FDI in retail? Say a big no. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(2.12.2012) Protests against the Foreign Direct Investment in multi- brand Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 67 BHATIA, Sidharth Who's afraid of FDI? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(10.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 68 Connect and conflict of reforms. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.1-2 Comments on the Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 69 KASTURI, Kannan Reverse Capital flow: Indian investment abroad. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.49), 2012 (8.12.2012): P.12-15 Expresses views over India's policy to invest abroad. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 70 MANOJ, C L FDI, Opposition and Deja' Vu. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.12.2012) Deals with the debate on Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- ** - Keywords 14

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) (India); Retail Sector. 71 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Nation of small strivings. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.12.2012) Gives an opinion on Foreign Direct Investment. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 72 MITRA, Ashok Doubts and manoeuvres. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(14.12.2012) Throws light on the differences among political parties on Foreign Direct Investment issues. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 73 MUKHERJEE, Gautam FDI is not evil; It will help economy grow. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 74 PATNAIK, Ila Open and shut. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.12.2012) Holds an opinion that Foreign Direct Investment in multi- brand Retail Sector make Indian firms globally competitive. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 75 PRASAD, Chandra Bhan and KAMBLE, Milind Enter FDI, exit Manu. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(5.12.2012) Comments on the Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 76 SEEMA MUSTAFA Pressure tactics. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(14.12.2012) Comments on the stands of Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party during the vote on Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector in India. ** - Keywords 15

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 77 SENGUPTA, Jayshree Few decided for the many. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Holds an opinion that opening up Retail Sector for foreign investors is a challenge to Indian democracy. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 78 SUNDARESAN, Somasekhar FDI vote underlines regulatory power. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Comments on the voting in Parliament over Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 79 TAVLEEN SINGH Dismal debate. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.12.2012) Highlights the salient features on the debate in Lok Sabha over Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 80 VASUDEV, P M FDI: Shooting in the dark, While economy takes a nosedive DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(11.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Deals with Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. -INFLATION-(INDIA) 81 PONAPPA, Shyam To control inflation, use structural reform. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.12.2012) ** Finance-Inflation-(India). ** - Keywords 16

FOOD -FOOD PRICES 82 Rising food prices. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.3-4 ** Food-Food Prices. 83 SAHAI, Suman Spiralling food prices? Blame speculators. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(15.12.2012) ** Food-Food Prices. -FOOD SECURITY 84 DESILVA, Jose Graziano Food security needs greater coordination. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.12.2012) ** Food-Food Security. HISTORY -REVOLUTIONS-(ALGERIA) 85 AIJAJ AHMAD Philosophical revolution. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.54-60 Recalls the valuable contribution of Frantz Fanon to the Algerian war of Independence against France on his 50th death anniversary. ** History-Revolutions-(Algeria). INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES 86 SAIKIA, Sunil Kr Entrepreneurship development: Key to socio-economic growth. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Dec, 2012): P.39-43 Looks into the different aspects of entrepreneurship development in North East with special reference to Nagaland. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises. -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR 87 DUTTA, Sagnik Devalued ratnas. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.106-109 ** - Keywords 17

-ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR Provides a critical look at United Progressive Alliance Government policies towards strengthening Public Sector companies. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector. -INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 88 YAZIJI, Michael Good for the work place. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(14.12.2012) Highlights the role of employees in assessing the actual performance of a firm. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Relations; Personnel Management. INTERNATIONAL LAW -INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW-DRUG TRAFFICKING 89 KAWAL DEEP KOUR Integrating drug control with development: Shared responsibility to meet drug terror in Indo-ASEAN countries, P.295-310, in. PHUKAN, DEVOJIT (ED): LOOK EAST POLICY AND NORTH EAST INDIA, 2012 New Delhi, SSDN Publishers and Distributors. ** International Law-International Criminal Law-Drug Traffick ing; ASEAN. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES) 90 AMIT KUMAR and ROY CHAUDHURY, Dipanjan Obama's choices are limited in Af-Pak region in his second term. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.55-61 ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States). -(CHINA-JAPAN) 91 CHAUDHURI, Arindam War that'll benefit the world. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.12.2012) Deals with confrontation between China and Japan over getting a small group of Islands called Seukaku in East China Sea. ** International Relations-(China-Japan). ** - Keywords 18

-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 92 DHAR, M K India's undiluted commitment to Afghanistan. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.23), 2012 (1.12.2012): P.38-40 Anticipates India's contribution in protecting security and sovereignity of Afghanistan after withdrawl of NATO forces in the year 2014. ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan). -(INDIA-AFRICA) 93 MOHAMMED BADRUL ALAM Significance of Africa in India's Foreign policy. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.42-44 ** International Relations-(India-Africa). -(INDIA-ASEAN) 94 BARUAH, Lachit and RAJKHOWA, Ajanta India's Look East Policy and opportunities for tourism: Teachings from Moreh chapter, P229-246, in. PHUKAN, DEVOJIT (ED): LOOK EAST POLICY AND NORTH EAST INDIA, 2012 New Delhi, SSDN Publishers and Distributors. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN); Tourism. 95 DAS, Gangarani Look East Policy and Development of road infrastructure in North-East India, P.95-100, in. PHUKAN, DEVOJIT (ED): LOOK EAST POLICY AND NORTH EAST INDIA, 2012 New Delhi, SSDN Publishers and Distributors. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN); Road Transport. -(INDIA-CHINA) 96 BHATIA, Rajiv Chinese conundrum. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.12.2012) Raises questions over maintaining good relations between India and China. ** International Relations-(India-China). 97 NETAJEE ABHINANDAN India's relations with China: Constraints and challenges. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.75-79 ** International Relations-(India-China). ** - Keywords 19

-(INDIA-CHINA) 98 PARTHASARATHY, G On China, trust less and verify more. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.12.2012) Gives an opinion on India-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China). -(INDIA-MALDIVES) 99 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Megaphone diplomacy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.12.2012) Deals with differences between India and Maldives over the cancellation of airport development contract with Indian company by Maldives Government. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives); Airports. 100 NAYAR, K P Bad judgement. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(5.12.2012) Evaluates critically India's relation with Maldives. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives). 101 SHARMA, Priyabhishek Crisis in Maldives: Implications for India. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.117-121 ** International Relations-(India-Maldives). -(INDIA-MYANMAR) 102 GOSWAMI, Namrata Look East for new friends. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.12.2012) Focuses on India's "Look East" policy towards Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). 103 KUNDU, Sampa Old ties need to be renewed: A brief on recent updates in India-Myanmar relations. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.94-98 ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). 104 PRIYABALA SINGH India-Myanmar relations: Strengthening ties. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): ** - Keywords 20

-(INDIA-MYANMAR) P.80-86 ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). -(INDIA-NEPAL) 105 BEHERA, Anshuman India-Nepal relations in 2012: An analysis. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.99-103 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). 106 TRIPATHY, Amulya Kand and KAR, Bhimasen Nepal as a Pawn in Sino-Indian chessboard. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.104-106 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). -(INDIA-NORWAY) 107 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Shaped by India. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.49-50 Highlights Norweigian immigration policy with respect to India. ** International Relations-(India-Norway); Immigration- (Norway). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 108 JAWED NAQVI Chewing the peace cud. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(7.12.2012) Deals with the effort made by both India and Pakistan to bring everlasting peace in the region. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-PALESTINE) 109 CHAKRABORTI, Tridib India and its neighbours: Constructive engagement from the prism of UPA Phase II. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.3-8 ** International Relations-(India-Palestine). 110 CHARY, S N Welcome change. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.12.2012) ** - Keywords 21

-(INDIA-PALESTINE) Welcomes the change in India's foreign policy towards Palestine. ** International Relations-(India-Palestine). -(INDIA-RUSSIA) 111 MOHANTY, Arun Russia in UPA's foreign policy. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.45-54 UPA: United Progressive Alliance. ** International Relations-(India-Russia). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 112 PATNAIK, Sanghamitra Indo-US global partnership in 21st century. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.62-67 ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(INDIA-WEST ASIA) 113 PASHA, A K India and West Asia. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.689-70 ** International Relations-(India-West Asia). -(ISRAEL-PALESTINE) 114 GUPTA, Kanchan Hold the champeagne on Palestine. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.12.2012) Focuses on the confrontation between Israel and Palestine ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine). -(SYRIA-UNITED STATES) 115 SANGER, David E and SCHMITT, Eric US is weighing stronger action in Syrian conflict. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.12.2012) Deals with the United States foreign policy on Syrian conflict. ** International Relations-(Syria-United States). ** - Keywords 22

-DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICES 116 NOORANI, A G Idolising Bhishma Pitamahas. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.93-98 Discusses the diplomatic skills of Brajesh Mishra and P N Haksar recalling their contribution in shaping India's foreign policy. ** International Relations-Diplomatic and Consular Services; Biographies-Political Leaders-MISHRA, Brajesh. -FOREIGN POLICY-(CHINA) 117 BHATTACHARYA, Pinaki China: Faultlines exist, Amongst leadership change. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.71-74 Focuses on China's foreign policy towards its neighbouring countries. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(China). -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 118 GUPTA, Sanju Non-traditional threats, security and foreign policy: Challenges before the UPA Government. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.23-31 ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). 119 JHA, Nalini Kant Coalition Governments and foreign policy: A case of India's foreign policy during the UPA regime. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.9-18 ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). 120 MOHANTY, Miswaranjan Major issues in India's foreign policy. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.32-41 ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). 121 MOHAPATRA, Anil Kumar 'Gujral doctrine' and foreign policy of 'UPA-II': An interface. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.19-22 ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 23

-INTERNATIONAL TREATIES-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 122 SAIKIA, Hiranya Foreigners issue. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Demands that India should pressure Bangladesh to sign illegal migrants repatriation treaty. ** International Relations-International Treaties-(India- Bangladesh); Immigration. -INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 123 SALMAN HAIDAR Two nations and a river. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(11.12.2012) Deals with Indus river water dispute issue between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes- (India-Pakistan). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BRICS 124 BREMMER, Ian BRICS: They have little in common. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.12.2012) BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Throws light on the relevance of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in present world economic scenario ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts BRICS. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-(INDIA) 125 BHATTACHARJEE, Ranjit Nath Unemployability: Causes and remedies. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.12.2012) ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment-(India). -WAGES AND EARNINGS 126 DAS, Panchanan Wage inequality in india: Decomposition by sector, gender and activity status. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.50), 2012 (15.12.2012): P.58-64 ** - Keywords 24

-WAGES AND EARNINGS Surveys by the National Sample Survey Office regarding the structure of wage inequality and employment in India. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Wages and Earnings. LAW AND JUSTICE -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT 127 ZAMPARUTTI, Elisabetta Less acceptability for death penalty. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(12.12.2012) Deals with the efforts being made by various countries to abolish death penalty. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment. -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT-(INDIA) 128 IRFAN ENGINEER Brings out basal instincts of a society. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.12.2012) Pleads to abolish capital punishment. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). 129 JAIN, Sandhya Some crimes deserve death penalty, no less. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.12.2012) Holds an opinion on abolishing the death sentence in India. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). 130 MANDER, Harsh Voices rise against death row. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.12.2012) Gives views against Capital punishment. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). 131 MAYOR, Federico Justice must be rooted in human rights. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Comments on hanging of Ajmal Kasab, an accused in 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai case. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). 132 VENKATESAN, V For a moratorium on death sentence. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(10.12.2012) ** - Keywords 25

-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT-(INDIA) Deals with the debate on imposition of the death penalty. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). -JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 133 SHAH, Ajit Prakash How can courts best serve the public interest? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Gives suggestions on judicial reforms in India. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Reforms-(India). -LAW 134 SUBRAMANIAM, Vidya No excuse for this error of judgement. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(5.12.2012) Emphasises the need to review Indian judicial system so as to prevent illegal arrest and custodial torture. ** Law and Justice-Law. MASS MEDIA -FILMS 135 SENGUPTA, Ratnottama Romancing India on screen. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(4.12.2012) Deals with 43rd International Film Festival of India. ** Mass Media-Films. -PRESS-PRESS AND STATE-(BRITAIN) 136 BURNS, John F and COWELL, Alan Tougher press rules on anvil in Britain. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.12.2012) Deals with upcoming new media rules to regulate Press in Britain. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State-(Britain). ** - Keywords 26

-PRESS-PRESS AND STATE-(INDIA) 137 KHANDEKAR, Vanita Kohli Media and its freedom of expression. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.12.2012) ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State-(India). -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS-(INDIA) 138 GOSWAMI, Ranen Kumar Media: Complaint investigator, judge. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Emphasises the need to regulate news media. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics-(India). 139 KOTRU, M L Pay and use. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(9.12.2012) Raises concern over paid news issue in the wake of Zee TV and Jindal company bribe allegation episode. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics-(India). -RADIO AND TELEVISION 140 SASHI KUMAR Digital Capitalism. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.90-92 Analyses the consequences of allowing private players into digitisation of Television services. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television. MIGRATION -HUMAN TRAFFICKING 141 MANDAL, Monika Human trafficking: Indo-Nepal cross border dynamics. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.12), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.107-113 ** Migration-Human Trafficking. MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL 142 KAPUR, D V For a bright white coal story. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.12.2012) ** - Keywords 27

MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL Pleads for transparency in allocation of coal blocks. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal. PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) 143 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.12.2012) Focuses on the victory of the United Progressive Alliance Government over the issue of Foreign Direct Investment in Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India); Foreign Direct Investments. 144 ANNAPURNA SINGH Parliament logjam puts financial sector reforms in jeopardy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(12.12.2012) ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). -OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT-(INDIA) 145 VERGHESE, B G Punishing the nation. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.12.2012) Raises concern over Opposition's role in Parliament. ** Parliament-Opposition in Parliament-(India). PETROLEUM -(INDIA) 146 SHENOY, Bhamy Moily's prophecy on oil sufficiency: A mirage or a misguided hope? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(10.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the assurance given by Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily to look into the immediate problems of petroleum industry. ** Petroleum-(India). ** - Keywords 28

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA) 147 BHAGAT, Chetan Out of the family way. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.12.2012) Comments on the continuance of dynasty rule in Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-(India). -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 148 DUTT, Barkha No angst to spare. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Expresses concern over outrage erupted over arrests of two young girls in Maharashtra for expressing an opinion about Bal Thackeray on Facebook. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights. 149 SYEDA HAMEED This is not the dawn we dreamt of. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.12.2012) Expresses concern over the recent arrest of two young girls in Maharashtra for posting on Facebook, a comment against shutdown in Mumbai for Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackery's funeral. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 150 FERNANDES, Walter North-east and the right to life. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Raises concern over the poor human rights scenario in Northeastern States of India. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights. -COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 151 BHAMBHRI, C P India has no coalitions, only marriages of inconvenience. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) ** - Keywords 29

-COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) Comments on coalition politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India). -COALITION GOVERNMENT-UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE 152 CHATTOPADHYAY, Suhrid Sankar End of an alliance. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.110-113 Discusses the political outcome of the West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee's decision to withdraw her support to United Progressive Alliance at the Centre. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-United Progressive Alliance; All India Trinamool Congress. -FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS-(INDIA) 153 MENON, M S Fight for water turns bitter. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Deals with the recent breakdown of talks between the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing of Cauvery river water. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 154 AKBAR, M J Endgame. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.12.2012) Assesses the present political condition of India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 155 CHERIAN, Devi Politics today is about vested interest. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.12.2012) Gives a critical view on the nexus between political leaders and corporate bodies. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 156 DASGUPTA, Swapan Modi is BJP's ticket to Delhi 2014. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(14.12.2012) ** - Keywords 30

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) Assesses the impact of Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Narendra Modi on national politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 157 NAYAR, Kuldip Dissolve Lok Sabha. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(13.12.2012) Pleads to dissolve Lok Sabha and facilitate fresh elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 158 PURI, Rajinder Will Government spring snap poll? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(1.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the possibility of mid-term polls in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 159 BAVADAM, Lyla Modi versus the rest. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.21-22 Focuses on the pre-poll scenario in Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat); Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 160 DAS, Rathin Resurgence of Patel identity. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.12.2012) Throws light on political parties, effort to gain the confidence of influential Keshubhai Patel community in coming Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat); Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 161 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Modi versus the rest. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Appreciates the style of functioning of Narendra Modi at the time of forthcoming State Legislative Assembly ** - Keywords 31

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT) elections in Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat); Assembly Elections--(India-Gujarat). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 162 PHADNIS, Aditi Revenge of the fallen. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Deals with B S Yeddyurappa's differences with Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Karnataka). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 163 DIXIT, Kanak Mani Suspended animation. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Suggests the President to stick to deadline for free and fair elections so as to end the political deadlock in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA) 164 CHERIAN, John Spillover effect. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.57-60 Analyses implications of Syrian conflict for its neighbouring countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria). -POLITICAL PARTIES-AAM AADMI PARTY 165 GUHA THAKURTA, Paranjoy Game changer? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(4.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the impact of Aam Aadmi Party on the quality of politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Aam Aadmi Party. ** - Keywords 32

-POLITICAL PARTIES-AAM AADMI PARTY 166 VISWAM, S Birth of a party. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.67(No.45), 2012(2.12.2012): P.1-2 Comments on Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to project 'Aam Aadmi Party'. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Aam Aadmi Party. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY 167 JERATH, Arati R Beating the drum for Modi. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(6.12.2012) Focuses on the performance of Narendra Modi likely to be in the forthcoming Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party; Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 168 RAJESH SINGH Old warhorse fights lonely battle. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) Deals with political differences between Keshubhai Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party led Gujarat Parivartan Party in Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party; Political Development-(India-Gujarat). 169 RAMASESHAN, Radhika Million mutinies. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(2.12.2012) Throws light on the open revolt in Bharatiya Janata Party against Party President. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BIJU JANATA DAL 170 DAS, Prafulla Dream run hits the hurdles. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(5.12.2012) Deals with the revolt in the Biju Janata Dal in Orissa. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BIJU JANATA DAL. ** - Keywords 33

-POLITICAL PARTIES-SHIV SENA 171 CHANAKYA Party could be over. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.12.2012) Focuses on the challenges ahead for Uddhav Thackeray to protect Shiv Sena after the death of Bal Thackeray. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Shiv Sena. -POLITICAL STRUGGLE-(SRI LANKA) 172 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama and RADHAKRISHNAN, R K Rising from the ruins. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.4-20 LTTE: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Draws attention towards the plight of Tamils in Northern Sri Lanka after three years of war with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggle-(Sri Lanka) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -(INDIA) 173 DUTTA, Nalini Kanta Crisis of good governance. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Emphasises the importance of good governance for Socio- economic development. ** Public Administration-(India). -CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY 174 MISRA, Nripendra Why bureaucracy baulks at decisions. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) Gives suggestions to make Indian bureaucracy more effective. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy. -CIVIL SERVICES-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES-(INDIA) 175 RADHAKRISHNAN, Arvind Government appointments need transparency. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.12.2012) ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Government Employees-(India). ** - Keywords 34

-CORRUPTION-(INDIA) 176 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay It's here, it's there, it's everywhere. Like God. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Pleads for a strong agency to tackle the menace of corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). 177 NOORANI, A G Coalitions and corruption. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(9.12.2012) Holds an opinion that coalition politics encourages corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). 178 PANI, Narendra Has India inc done enough to combat corruption? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.12.2012) Deals with prevailing corruption in Corporate Sector. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). -CORRUPTION-(PAKISTAN) 179 SHAHID KARDAR Tackling corruption. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(12.12.2012) Focuses on rising corruption in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ASSAM) 180 DAS, Amal Kumar Lessons from turmoil. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.12.2012) Assesses the impact of recent violence in Assam on its socio-political condition. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-DELHI) 181 KAPUR, Vikram Ending the silence. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.86-89 ** - Keywords 35

-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-DELHI) Expresses concern over the Government's apathy to revisit 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Delhi). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(CHINA) 182 PATHAK, Vijayanta Sharma Roots of terror in China. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.12.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(China). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 183 MUZAMIL JALEEL Law against liberty. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.12.2012) Gives a critical view on the amendment in the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 2011. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-DELHI) 184 DEVDAS, David Stick to the core values. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) Appeals the Government for not executing Afzal Guru, who has been convicted for attacking Parliament House in 2001 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India Delhi); Capital Punishment. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) 185 PUNJ, Balbir Closure comes with a change of heart. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) Argues that the elimination of Ajmal Kasab may not bring an end to the chapter of terrorism in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra); Capital Punishment. 186 VENKATESAN, V Gaps in Kasab case. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.37-38 ** - Keywords 36

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) Examines loopholes in legal proceedings against Ajmal Kasab who was hanged for his role in 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(PAKISTAN) 187 JOSHUA, Anita Storm after the lull. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.18-20 Examines political turmoil in Pakistan over the film "Innocence of Muslims" released in the United States. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(Pakistan); Films. -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) 188 ANEJA, Atul Hitting back. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.13-17 Analyses the extent of Muslims' rage in Arab countries against the release of an anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" in the United States. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(United Arab Emirates). 189 CHERIAN, John Roots of discontent. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.5-8 Brings into light the root causes behind the Muslims' violent protest against the release of a film titled 'Innocence of Muslims' in the United States. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(United Arab Emirates). 190 SASHI KUMAR Clash of exceptionalism. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.97-99 Contemplates the critical role of Western media and the Islamists fundamentalists behind the violences erupted ** - Keywords 37

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) over the film "Innocence of Muslims" in the Muslim world. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(United Arab Emirates). 191 VIJAY PRASAD Fear and hatred. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.10-12 Analyses Islamophobia as a main factor behind the violent upsurge against the release of anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" in the Muslim world. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(United Arab Emirates). -PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 192 AGGARWAL, Yogi Transfer of cash and responsibility? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(7.12.2012) Criticises Government's policy of cash transfer instead of giving subsidy on welfare projects. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 193 BHATTI, Bharat Aadhaar-enabled payment's for NAREGA workers. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.49), 2012 (8.12.2012): P.16-19 NREGA: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. Surveys the benefits Aadhaar enabled payment system for NREGA workers in Jharkhand. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 194 BHATTI, Bharat and KHANNA, Madhulika Neither effective nor equitable. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(4.12.2012) Reveals that legitimate beneficiaries are not getting the benefits of direct cash transfer launched by the Government in Rajasthan. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 195 GUPTA, Dipankar Promise of unconditional money. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(6.12.2012) Gives an opinion on Union Government's cash transfer scheme. ** - Keywords 38

-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 196 JOGINDER SINGH Populist policies are short-cuts to power. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the motive behind Union Government's cash transfer scheme launched for the welfare of poors. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 197 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Cash subsidy for whom? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.12.2012) Criticises Union Government's cash subsidy scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 198 PATNAIK, Ila Identify this. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) Gives an opinion on cash transfer scheme launched by the Union Government under the flagship of AADHAAR scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 199 SHARMA, Sameer Designing cash transfer. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.12.2012) Suggests India to learn from the experience of successful cash transfer schemes in Latin America and Kenya. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 200 SRIRAM, M S Hold the cash transfer euphoria. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.12.2012) Holds an opinion regarding Aadhar based Direct Cash Transfer scheme launched by the Government. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 201 VENU, M K Cashing in. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.12.2012) Gives a critical view on cash transfer scheme launched by the Union Government. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. ** - Keywords 39

PUBLIC HEALTH -(INDIA) 202 SEN, K K Negligence in health care: A social crime. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) ** Public Health-(India). -DISEASES-AIDS 203 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha Cross out HIV stigma. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.12.2012) HIV: Human Immunodeficiency, AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Throws light on the issues related with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS. 204 FERNANDES, Oscar Our future is at stake. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.12.2012) HIV: Human Immunodeficiency, AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Emphasises the need to promote scientific research and development so as to find curative HIV/AIDS vaccine. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS; Scientific Research and Development-(India). 205 PLIANBANGCHANG, Samlee Complacency has no place in AIDS fight. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(4.12.2012) Emphasises to continue public awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS. -DISEASES-CANCER 206 GRAY, Barbara Bronson Statins may cut risk of cancer death. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.12.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases-Cancer. -DISEASES-TUBERCULOSIS 207 PAI, Madhukar Right diagnosis key to treating TB. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.12.2012) TB: Tuberculosis. ** Public Health-Diseases-Tuberculosis. ** - Keywords 40

RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-PLACES OF WORSHIPS 208 MALIK, Ashok December 6 no longer charges up people. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Criticises political parties for exploiting Babri Masjid issue for the political milage. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. 209 MAZHER HUSSAIN Demolition that rebuilt a community. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(6.12.2012) Holds an opinion that destruction of Babri Masjid unites Muslim community and generate political awareness among them. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. 210 PATNAIK, Prabhat Babri Masjid, with 20 years of hindsight. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) Argues that the demolition of Babri Masjid encouraged communalism in India. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. 211 PILLAI, Ajith Not a spontaneous act. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.12.2012) Recalls the riots raised by the demolition of Babri Masjid in Uttar Pradesh. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. 212 SINHA, Raakesh On December 6 let's reflect "who are we". PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Gives an opinion on Babri Masjid demolition episode. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. 213 SWAMY, Subramanian Twenty years on a refusal to see the truth. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Gives views on Ram Janambhoomi struggle and Babri Masjid ** - Keywords 41

RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-PLACES OF WORSHIPS legacy. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM 214 BHANDARE, Namita It's a dangerous precedent. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.12.2012) Expresses concern over Haji Ali trusts' ban on the entry of women into Dargah in Mumbai. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 215 SRINIVASAN, Meera At Kudankulam's core is fear, ignorance and anger. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(2.12.2012) Assesses the reaction of the people living near Kudankulam, the proposed location for setting up nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(India-Tamil Nadu). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(PAKISTAN) 216 SARAN, Shyam Dealing with Pakistan's brinkmanship. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(7.12.2012) Comments on Pakistan's expanding nuclear capability. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (Pakistan). -COMPUTERS-INTERNET 217 DEORA, Milind Don't hesitate to surf. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(7.12.2012) Comments on the Government's proposal to control social media. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. ** - Keywords 42

-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 218 DIVAN, Madhavi Goradia Internet ire. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(2.12.2012) Raises objection on Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology. 219 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Muzzling voices. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.12.2012) Pleads to amend Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology. SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE 220 SHIVA KUMAR, A K Child rights: Random reflections. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Dec, 2012): P.45-47 Reflects on various issues concerning child rights in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare. -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ATROCITIES 221 SATYARTHI, Kailash Assam: A hub of child trafficking. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.12.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Atrocities. -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR 222 NATHAN, Dev and GEORGE, Ann Corporate Governance and child labour. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.50), 2012 (15.12.2012): P.50-51 Highlights the role of Corporate Sector in eliminating child labour and its after effects on the Corporate Sector. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour. ** - Keywords 43

-CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD 223 GHOSHAL, Rakhi and DHAR, Anup Child sex ratio and the politics of 'Enemisation'. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.49), 2012 (8.12.2012): P.20-21 Shows the awry condition of the child sex ratio and the State Government policies to reduce this ratio. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child. -HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 224 KABLY, Lubna Inclusiveness dilemma. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(3.12.2012) Focuses on the flaws in the draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2012. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. -JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 225 YADAV, Sangeeta Juveniles in adult trap. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.12.2012) Raises issues of juveniles languish in adult jails for years. ** Social Policy and Planning-Juvenile Delinquency. -MINORITIES 226 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Straining to be heard. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.20), 2012(19.10.2012): P.21-23 Suggests to take necessary measures to restore Muslims' faith in Indian Government with particular reference to world wide Muslims' protest against the film titled "innocence of Muslims" released in the United States. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities. -MINORITIES-(BANGLADESH) 227 DWAIPAYAN Bangladesh: Condition of minorities. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.12.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities-(Bangladesh). ** - Keywords 44

-RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA) 228 This sweetener can be bitter (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.12.2012) Emphasises the need to provide the better opportunities and facilities to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes rather than fix a quota in job promotions. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN 229 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Hisar's shame. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.28-33 Expresses concern over both Central and Haryana Government's apathy towards the growing violences and crimes against Dalit women and Children in the State. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women. -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(PAKISTAN) 230 JOSHUA, Anita Lost opportunity. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.42-44 Criticises Pakistan Government's response to the shooting of Malala Yousafzai by Talibans. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (Pakistan). -WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 231 SYEDA HAMEED Cry of a billion voices. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(2.12.2012) Emphasises the need for the women to campaign against violence. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence against Women. -WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-HARYANA) 232 GUPTA, Dipankar Backlash against equality. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(8.12.2012) ** - Keywords 45

-WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-HARYANA) Raises concern over rise in violence against women in Haryana. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence against Women-(India-Haryana). TOURISM 233 PADMAVATHI, R and THANIKODI, R Eco-tourism in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.22-24 Highlights the benefits and importance of eco-tourism in India. ** Tourism. -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA-NAGALAND) 234 BANERJEE, Sandeep Nagaland: An emerging tourism. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Dec, 2012): P.54-57 Emphasises the need to promote tourism in Nagaland. ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India-Nagaland). TRANSPORT -ROAD TRANSPORT-(INDIA) 235 MITRA, Kushan Don't slow down the Indian story. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.12.2012) Emphasises to improve transport infrastructure for rapid economic growth. ** Transport-Road Transport-(India). UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP 236 HARVEY, Flona Doha's sins of emission. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.12.2012) Comments on holding United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at Doha in Qatar, the country with the world's highest per capita carbon emissions. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. ** - Keywords 46

-UN AND STATE-(PALESTINE) 237 ABU NASAR SAIED AHMED UN vote on Palestine. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.12.2012) Deals with United Nations General Assembly vote for Palestine as a non-member state in the organisation. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Palestine). 238 BRONNER, Ethan and HAUSER, Christine UN vote, a huge boost to the Palestine state. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.12.2012) Holds an opinion that Palestine's non-member status in United Nations will provide legal tools to challenge Israel. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Palestine). 239 IRFAN HUSAIN Palestinian dreams and reality. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(4.12.2012) Deals with acceptance of Palestine as a non-member observer status in the United Nations. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Palestine). 240 NIHAL SINGH, S All eyes on Palestine. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(3.12.2012) Gives an opinion on securing an enhanced status as a non- member state to Palestine in United Nations General Assembly. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Palestine). URBAN DEVELOPMENT -WASTE MANAGEMENT 241 KRISHNAKUMAR, R Litter divide. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.125-127 Highlights the protest by village communities in Kerala against the use of their land as dumping grounds for urban waste. ** Urban Development-Waste Management. ** - Keywords 47

WATER MANAGEMENT -DRINKING WATER 242 SOHONI, Milind World Bank's Urban Water Report on India: Thinking backwards. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.48), 2012 (1.12.2012): P.22-25 Focuses on the features of the World Bank report on reform in India's urban Water Sector. ** Water management-Drinking Water. WORKS AND HOUSING -ARCHITECTURE 243 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Everyday Chandigarh. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.22), 2012(16.11.2012): P.119-124 Portrays the architectural beauty of Chandigarh city designed by the French architect Le Corbusier. ** Works and Housing-Architecture. ** - Keywords 48