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Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII (1-15 January 2012) No.1 AGRICULTURE -(INDIA) 1 TIWARI, Pawan Kumar Overview of state initiatives in agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.21-23 ** Agriculture-(India). 2 TRIPATHY, K K India's agricultural growth and stagnation: A review. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.3-10 ** Agriculture-(India). -AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION 3 GAUTAM, Harender Raj and ROHITASHW KUMAR Need for Rainbow Revolution to increase production in agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.11-14 Focuses on providing knowledge of agricultural technologies to farmers for increasing production. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Education; Farms and Farmers. -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 4 MITTAL, Rakesh Bharti Boost farm productivity. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Emphasises the need to increase agricultural productivity through technological infusion and market led interventions in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. -AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 5 PERUMAL, M and SOUNDARARAJAN, P Agencies for calculating agricultural productivity in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.13-20 Expresses concern over the absence of specific legal act for periodic enumeration of crops and compilation of land use statistics or Agricultural Census in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Statistics. ** - Keywords 1

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Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVIII (1-15 January 2012) No.1

AGRICULTURE -(INDIA) 1 TIWARI, Pawan Kumar Overview of state initiatives in agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.21-23 ** Agriculture-(India). 2 TRIPATHY, K K India's agricultural growth and stagnation: A review. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.3-10 ** Agriculture-(India). -AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION 3 GAUTAM, Harender Raj and ROHITASHW KUMAR Need for Rainbow Revolution to increase production in agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.11-14 Focuses on providing knowledge of agricultural technologies to farmers for increasing production. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Education; Farms and Farmers. -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 4 MITTAL, Rakesh Bharti Boost farm productivity. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Emphasises the need to increase agricultural productivity through technological infusion and market led interventions in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. -AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 5 PERUMAL, M and SOUNDARARAJAN, P Agencies for calculating agricultural productivity in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.13-20 Expresses concern over the absence of specific legal act for periodic enumeration of crops and compilation of land use statistics or Agricultural Census in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Statistics. ** - Keywords 1

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-CRUELTY TO ANIMALS 6 JAVED ANAND Using the cow. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Comments on the enactment of "Gau-Vansh Vadh Pratishedh (Sanshodhan) Act" by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. ** Agriculture-Cruelty to Animals. -FERTILIZERS AND MANURES 7 RAJSHEKHAR, M Pangs of transition. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) Criticises the Union Government's plan to transfer the nodal point of the fertilizer subsidy from companies to retailers. ** Agriculture-Fertilizers and Manures; Subsidies. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE 8 THAKURIA, Nava Assam doing little to protect tigers. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(9.1.2012) Raises concern over the rise in cases of poaching and killing of animals in various parts of Assam. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life; Cruelty to Animals. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS 9 AGARWAL, Bina and SHARMA, Pravesh Idea to bank on. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(12.1.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken to solve the land related problems of marginal farmers. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms; Farms and Farmers. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION 10 SHUKLA, S P On the current debate on land acquisition. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.33), 2011(18.9.2011): P.4-6, 8 Holds an opinion about Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** - Keywords 2

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-LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-MEHTA, ASOKA 11 HEDDURSHETTI, Bapu Life and Times of Asoka Mehta. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.41), 2011(13.11.2011): P.4-16 Pays tribute to Asoka Mehta, a freedom fighter and founder of the Congress Socialist Party. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-MEHTA, Asoka. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD 12 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Maulana Azad. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.42), 2011(20.11.2011): P.8-10 Pays tribute to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a political leader and freedom fighter. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD. -POLITICAL LEADERS-SATHE, VASANT PURUSHOTTAM 13 QURBAN ALI Vasant Sathe: Profile of rationalist. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.36&37), 2011(9/16.10.2011): P.6 Pays tribute to Vasant Purushottam Sathe, an eminent freedom fighter and a Parliamentarian. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SATHE, Vasant Purushottam. -POLITICAL LEADERS-SURENDRA MOHAN 14 NAYAR, Kuldip Socialist extraordinary. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.46), 2011(18.12.2011): P.12 Recollects the contributions made by Surendra Mohan, an eminent Parliamentarian and General Secretary of the Socialist Party in Indian Polity. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SURENDRA MOHAN. 15 QURBAN ALI End of an era. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.46), 2011(18.12.2011): P.13-15 ** - Keywords 3

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-POLITICAL LEADERS-SURENDRA MOHAN Pays tribute to Surendra Mohan, an eminent Parliamentarian and General Secretary of the Socialist Party. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SURENDRA MOHAN. 16 YADAV, Yogendra Stead fast socialist. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.46), 2011(18.12.2011): P.10-11 Pays tribute to Surendra Mohan, an eminent parliamentarian and General Secretary of the Socialist Party. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SURENDRA MOHAN. -PROMINENT PERSONS-BOSE, PRADIP 17 VIVEKANANDAN, R Remembering Pradip Bose. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.47), 2011(25.12.2011): P.7-12 Pays tribute to Pradip Bose, an internationally renowned, Indian socialist ideologue. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-BOSE, Pradip. -PROMINENT PERSONS-HAZARE, ANNA 18 DUBHASHI, P R Assessing Anna Hazare. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.47), 2011(12.11.2011): P.8-11 Brings into focus the life and work of social activist Anna Hazare. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-HAZARE, Anna. COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 19 NAYAR, Kuldip Long-awaited breakthrough. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.42), 2011(20.11.2011): P.1-2 Welcomes the trade links being initiated between India and Pakistan. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan). ** - Keywords 4

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-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO 20 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Story we are missing. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Expresses views on the failure of the World Trade Organisation's ministerial meeting held in December 2011 in Geneva. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 21 VENU, M K Capital move. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) Analyses the pros and cons of the UPA-II Government's decision to allow foreign investors to invest directly in Indian companies through the stock market. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets; Foreign Investment. -PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 22 MURTHY, Raja Of vulgar pay and corporate conscience. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.1.2012) Emphasises the need to review the exorbitant salaries of executives working in Corporate Sector and demands for granting prosperity to workers. ** Company Affairs and Management-Personnel Management. CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 23 MUKHERJEE, Arindam and NAYAR, Lola Aadhar, a few basic issues. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.48), 2011(5.12.2011): P.14-17 Focuses on the controversy raged over the Unique Identification Project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship. ** - Keywords 5

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CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION 24 JOSHI, Murli Manohar Cultures and partnership of civilization: Making of global cultures. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.3-6 Discusses the adverse affects of globalisation on our cultural values. ** Culture and Civilization; Liberalisation. -CULTURAL RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED KINGDOM) 25 DHARKER, Anil Dust and babudom have mummified our museums. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Applauds the Government's decision to tie-up with the British Museum personnel for developing Visual Arts Administration Courses for preserving modern arts in Indian museums. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Relations-(India- United Kingdom). DEFENCE -ARMY-(INDIA) 26 BANERJEE, Suparna Not a level battlefield. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.1.2012) Contemplates that Indian women must be allowed to go to war zones while serving with army along with their male colleagues. ** Defence-Army-(India); Women. -ARMY-ARMY AND CIVIL RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN) 27 NAYAR, Kuldip Is Army in Pakistan a solution. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.45), 2011(11.12.2011): P.2-3 Focuses on the confrontation between the Army and the Government of Pakistan. ** Defence-Army-Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 6

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-DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION-PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 28 THAPAR, Karan Mishandling the boss. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) Brings into focus the confrontation between the Government and Chief of Army Staff, General V K Singh over the issue of revealing the latter's date of birth. ** Defence-Defence Adm inistration-Personnel Managem ent; Army and Civil Relations. -DEFENCE BUDGET-(UNITED STATES) 29 BUMILLER, Elisabeth and SHANKER, Thom Cash strapped US seeks a smaller, nimbler army. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(12.1.2012) Expresses views on new military strategy as proposed in defence budget of the United States. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(United States). -DEFENCE POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 30 CHAULIA, Sreeram Less shock, more awe. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.1.2012) Highlights the United States defence policy towards its neighbouring countries. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(United States). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 31 GURMEET KANWAL Facing up to China. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.1.2012) Comments on China's refusal to grant visa to an Indian military Officer, Lt General B S Jasawal born in Arunachal Pradesh. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China); Passport and Visas. -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 32 SACHAR, Rajindar Indo-Pak war 1971: Some not so public facts. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.46), 2011(18.12.2011): P.2-3; 6 ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Pakistan). ** - Keywords 7

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-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(IRAQ-UNITED STATES) 33 SCHMIDT, Michael S and SCHMITT, Eric Concerns over US arms sales to Iraq. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(5.1.2012) US: United States. Holds an opinion that United States arms sales to Iraq may set off a civil war in Iraq. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Iraq-United States). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(SYRIA-UNITED STATES) 34 GOVER, Ted Risks of conflict. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.1.2012) Focuses on the United States defence policy towards Syria ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Syria-United States). -NATIONAL SECURITY-(INDIA) 35 KANWAL, Gurmeet Things better, but we've got to keep eyes open, powder dry. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.1.2012) Emphasises the need to strengthen the national security to manage the neighbourhood threats. ** Defence-National Security-(India). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA) 36 PURI, Aditya 2012 will be better. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(13.1.2012) Assesses the improvement in growth of Indian economy likely to be in the year 2012. ** Economic Growth-(India). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) 37 SENGUPTA, Jayshree 2012: A precarious economic outlook. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Deals with challenges ahead for Indian economy in the year 2012. ** - Keywords 8

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-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). 38 SHUKLA, Rajesh Give a concerted push to reforms. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Emphasises the need to formulate inclusive economic policies of India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(RUSSIA) 39 RADYUHIN, Vladimir Russia for a close knit economic alliance. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(10.1.2012) Discusses about the Russian Government's proposal to set up 'Eurosean Union', modelled on Euroupean Union for economically reintegrating the former Soviet Union upto 2015. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(Russia). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-JAPAN) 40 DAYAL, Raghu It's a mutual win-win. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(3.1.2012) Looks at the efforts being made to improve economic relations between India and Japan in the light of Japanese Premier Yoshihiko Noda's visit to India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-Japan). -ECONOMIC SURVEYS-(INDIA-KERALA) 41 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Cracking the Kerala myth. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(2.1.2012) Looks at the progress made in different sectors of Kerala as per survey conducted by National Sample Survey Organisation in 2004-2005. ** Economic Growth-Economic Surveys-(India-Kerala). -INCOME AND WEALTH 42 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Growth dilemma. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(7.1.2012) ** - Keywords 9

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-INCOME AND WEALTH Attempts to find out the reasons behind increasing economic inequality in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth. -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 43 MANDER, Harsh Poverty line. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.37&37), 2011(9/16.10.2011): P.10-11;15 Holds an opinion about the clarification given by the Planning Commission on 'Poverty Line'. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty; Planning Commission. 44 MEHTA, Asoka Politics of poverty. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.41), 2011(13.11.2011): P.17-21 Suggests measures to be taken by the Government to eliminate poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA) 45 SAIGHAL, Vinod Need for new infrastructure ? SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.7-8 Raises questions on the viability of building new infrastructure development projects in the existing system of governance in India. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India); Economic Development Projects. 46 SINHA, Sumant For whom the (Alarm) bell tolls. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Suggests the Government to invest more in infrastructure projects to achieve economic growth. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India); Economic Development Projects. ** - Keywords 10

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-LIBERALISATION-(INDIA) 47 BIDWAI, Praful Shining and starving. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.31), 2011(4.9.2011): P.12-14 Analyses the rise in the rate of Gross Domestic Product since the year 1991, the beginning of era of liberalisation in India. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation-(India). 48 SHUKLA, S P Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation: Challenges and alternatives. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.35), 2011(2.10.2011): P.13-15 ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation-(India). EDUCATION -AWARDS-NATIONAL AWARDS-BHARAT RATNA 49 RAMASWAMI, T R Less lustrous Bharat Ratna ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Expresses concern over the politicisation of Bharat Ratna award. ** Education-Awards-National Awards-Bharat Ratna. -EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT 50 KRISHNA KUMAR Great medium of public education declines. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(6.1.2012) Discusses about the importance of All India Radio in promoting education. ** Education-Education and Development; Radio and Television. -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 51 BAJAJ, Vikas and YARDLEY, Jim As Government schools crumble, the poor turn to private institutions. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.1.2012) Observes that the Right to Education Act may hit the quality and quantity of school education in India. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 11

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-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS-(INDIA-BIHAR) 52 SALMAN ABDUSSAMAD Bureaucracy needs education on school reforms. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Reveals that bureaucracy still remains an obstacle in promotion of school education in Bihar. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India-Bihar). -PRIMARY EDUCATION-(INDIA-ASSAM) 53 GOSWAMI, Govinda Ballav Educating the children. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(7.1.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to improve the condition of elementry education in Assam. ** Education-Primary Education-(India-Assam). -TEXT BOOKS 54 MAHALAKSHMI, R Ramanujan's Three Hundred Ramayanas: Transmission, interpretation and dialogue in Indian tradition. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.49), 2011(26.11.2011): P.7-9 Expresses concern over the Academic Council of Delhi University's decision to withdraw the Ramanujan's essays on Ramayana from the History syllabus. ** Education-Text Books; Higher Education. ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 55 BHAMBHRI, C P Regional aspirations prevail in Assembly polls. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Deals with the role of regional parties during the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in five States. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MANIPUR) 56 DWAIPAYAN Prospects of Congress in Manipur poll. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(7.1.2012) ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Manipur); Indian National Congress. ** - Keywords 12

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-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MANIPUR) 57 ROY, Esha Election no one watches. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(15.1.2012) Analyses the socio-political dynamics in Manipur in the backdrop of forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Manipur). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-PUNJAB) 58 PUBBY, Vipin Third man. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.1.2012) Discusses about changing dynamics of political parties in Punjab in the backdrop of upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Punjab). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 59 GANGULI, Amulya Poll aftermath in UP. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(12.1.2012) Examines the political scenario in Uttar Pradesh in view of the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 60 MALIK, Ashok Jokers in the pack. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.1.2012) Comments on the caste based campaigning of the Indian National Congress in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 61 NEHRU, Arun In Uttar Pradesh, party's yet to begin. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(9.1.2012) Evaluates the political condition of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 62 PAI, Sudha State of the highest stakes. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) ** - Keywords 13

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-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) Assesses the future of political parties in the light of forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 63 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Anna effect. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(13.1.2012) Looks at the effect of Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -CODE OF CONDUCT 64 NEELAKANTAN Sighting elephant statues is harmful to voters health ! PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Criticises Election Commission's order to drape all statues of elephants during the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Code of Conduct; Assembly Elections-(India- Uttar Pradesh). -ELECTION CAMPAIGN 65 BHAGAT, Chetan Games politicians play in the silly season of elections. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Comm ents on the strategies being adopted by the political parties for winning Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Election Campaign; Assembly Elections-(India Uttar Pradesh). -ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(INDIA) 66 RAJESH SINGH Politics is the art of sloganeering. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Expresses views on the power of slogans at the time of election campaign. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India). ** - Keywords 14

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-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 67 DASGUPTA, Swapan Meddling with nationhood. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Criticises the Indian National Congress’ Muslim votebank politics in the light of its proposed religion based quotas for minorities in Government jobs and higher education. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 68 SEEMA CHISTI Up, up and away. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Discusses about the political scenario and dynamics within political parties in the backdrop of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 69 SHASHI SHEKHAR Big ideas are missing in UP. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) Comments on the Indian National Congress' strategy for playing the Muslim votebank politics during the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -ELECTION COMMISSION 70 CHAWLA, Navin Towards a level playing field. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(5.1.2012) Discusses the role of Election Commission in bringing electoral reforms in India. ** Elections-Election Commission; Election Law and Reforms. -ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS 71 SURANA, Pannalal Electoral reforms. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.31), 2011(4.9.2011): P.3-4 Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to bring electoral reforms in India. ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms. ** - Keywords 15

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-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(UNITED STATES) 72 FRIEDMAN, Thomas L Such fun, so insubstantial. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Deals with debate on Presidential elections in the United States. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(United States). 73 PEOPLES, Steve and FOUHY, Beth Search for Obama's Republican challenger. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Deals with the upcoming Presidential elections in the United States. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(United States). ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES-SOLAR ENERGY 74 BHATTACHARJYA, Pranjal Kumar Solar energy: It's potential as energy source. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(8.1.2012) ** Energy-Energy Resources-Solar Energy. 75 WAID, Matthew L Energy from the Sun even when it doesn't shine. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(11.1.2012) Deals with the research going on to harness solar energy. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Solar Energy. ENVIRONMENT -ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 76 KOTHARI, Ashish Quiet revolutions. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken to protect biodiversity and ecosystem across the world. ** Environment-Environmental Protection. -NATURAL CALAMITIES-CYCLONES 77 RAJAPPA, Sam Cyclones are beneficial. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(13.1.2012) Throws light on the benefits of cyclone for nature and ** - Keywords 16

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-NATURAL CALAMITIES-CYCLONES environment. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Cyclones. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING SERVICES 78 RAGHAV, Devendra Savings A/C portability: Is it worth the trouble ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Gives a critical view on providing facility of portability of saving bank account numbers. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Services. -BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA) 79 ALPHONS, K J Clean up RBI's mess. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Criticises the monetary policy of Reserve Bank of India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India); Monetary Policy. 80 MALIK, Rajeev RBI won't save 2012. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Deals with the challenges being faced by the Reserve Bank of India to control inflation. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India); Inflation. -BLACK MONEY 81 BAKER, Raymond Eliminating black money. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Suggests that India should have an anti-corruption law to curb black money and corruption. ** Finance-Black Money; Corruption. ** - Keywords 17

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-ECONOMIC OFFENCES 82 DAS, Madhuparna Counterfeit capital. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) Discusses about Churiantpur, a village on Indo-Bangladesh border that has become a hub of fake currency racket. ** Finance-Economic Offences. -FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS 83 KRISHNAKUMAR, N V Wipe the state clean. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(9.1.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken to improve fiscal management and governance so as to attract long term investments in stock market. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms; Corporate Governance Stock Market. -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 84 ALAGH, Y K Farmer for the future. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) Expresses concern over ignoring the agricultural producer groups in Foreign Direct Investment Policy. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Farms and Farmers. 85 KAPUR, Devesh Geo-strategic implications of FDI. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Argues the objection raised by various political parties on foreign direct investment issue. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 86 NIRMALYA KUMAR FDI: Who speaks for the consumer ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Pleads the Government to launch awareness programmes for the consumers to get benefit from the proposed foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- ** - Keywords 18

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-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) (India); Retail Sector. 87 RAM MOHAN, T T Foreign money still pouring in. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Deals with the issue of foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 88 SACHAR, Rajindar No Walmart please. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.47), 2011(25.12.2011): P.3-4, 12 Criticises the Government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 89 VANDANA SHIVA No therapy in retail. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(4.1.2012) Argues against foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 90 VIKRAMAN, Shaji Nibbling at the edges. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Expresses views on Union Government's decision to allow foreign investors to invest in Indian stock markets directly. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Stock Market. 91 VISWAM, S Better drop it. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.44), 2011(4.12.2011): P.1-2; 9 Holds an opinion about the Government's proposal to allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. ** - Keywords 19

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-INFLATION 92 JHA, Prem Shankar Government reaction to inflation driving away foreign capital. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.1.2012) Criticises the measures being taken by the Government to curb inflation. ** Finance-Inflation. FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 93 DUTTA, Bhaskar Real priority. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(2.1.2012) Discusses the viability of the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 94 SWAMINATHAN, M S Food as people's right. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(3.1.2012) Discusses about the various aspects of National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-JOINT SECTOR 95 KHILNANI, Sunil For the common good. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(14.1.2012) Comments on the Government's plan for pursuing public-private partnership in development of various sectors. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Joint Sector. -ENTERPRISES-PUBLIC SECTOR 96 GUPTA, Nandani Are PSUs the Government's cash reserve ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) PSUs: Public Sector Undertakings. Expresses apprehension over the Government's recent proposal for disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Public Sector. ** - Keywords 20

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-MANUFACTURING 97 SEN, Kunal Economic reform and dualism. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Highlights the problems of Indian manufacturing industry. ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES) 98 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Chasing mirages. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(9.1.2012) Discusses about the United Sates' strategic ambiguities in view of its recent negotiations with Taliban to maintain peace in Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States). 99 BHADRAKUMAR, M K US trump card in the Afghan endgame. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(9.1.2012) Discusses the ongoing political dynamics between Afghanistan and the United States. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States). -(CHINA-TAIWAN) 100 NIHAL SINGH, S Can Taiwan stay out of Beijing's clutches ? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(11.1.2012) Examines critically the current political relations between China and Taiwan. ** International Relations-(China-Taiwan). -(INDIA-ASEAN) 101 SHARMA, Pranay Green gills in a reddened sea. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.48), 2011(5.12.2011): P.18-20 Discusses about the significant role to be played by India in the East and Southeast region. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). ** - Keywords 21

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-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 102 SYED BADRUL AHSAN Because Agartala is special. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.1.2012) Discusses about Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to Tripura in India. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). -(INDIA-CHINA) 103 CHAUDHURI, Arindam Imperial and impervious. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Expresses anguish over the blatantly ruthless and inhuman attitude of the Chinese judiciary towards an Indian diplomat S Balachandran. ** International Relations-(India-China); Judiciary. -(INDIA-ISRAEL) 104 KUMARASWAMY, P R Krishna goes to Jerusalem. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Indicates improvement in India's diplomatic relations with Israel in the wake of Indian External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's upcoming visit to Israel. ** International Relations-(India-Israel). 105 PARTHASARATHY, G Resetting ties with Israel. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Assesses that the upcoming visit of External Affairs Minister S M Krishna to Israel would strengthen ties between the two countries. ** International Relations-(India-Israel). 106 SLOWMAN, Mark Towards closer ties. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) Focuses on the diplomatic relations between India and Israel. ** International Relations-(India-Israel). ** - Keywords 22

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 107 THAROOR, Shashi Geography of hope. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(6.1.2012) Discusses the significance of India-Pakistan relations. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 108 BHADRAKUMAR, M K India delivers, it's Obama's turn now. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.49), 2011(26.11.2011): P.31-32 Deals with the diplomatic relations between India and the United States. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(IRAN-UNITED STATES) 109 EYAL, Jonathan Expect a US-Iran showdown in 2012. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.1.2012) Deals with rising tension between Iran and the United States. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States). -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 110 RAJA MOHAN, C Sleeping in New Delhi. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.1.2012) Discusses about challenges before India to deal with China in the wake of ongoing confrontation between China and the United States. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). -FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 111 RAMAN, B US is recasting its Asia policy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) US: United States. Throws light on shift in the United States foreign policy towards Asia to counter threat from China's rising ** - Keywords 23

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-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES) military power. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States) LAW AND JUSTICE -COURTS-PENDING CASES 112 DEBROY, Bibek Judicial backlog problem. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Raises concern over the pendency of cases lying in Indian courts. ** Law and Justice-Courts-Pending Cases. -JUDICIARY-(INDIA) 113 HEDDURSHETTI, Bapu Independent Judiciary: A few more reflections. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.46), 2011(18.12.2011): P.5-6 ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(India). 114 PAL, Ruma Independent Judiciary. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.42), 2011(20.11.2011): P.11-14 Holds an opinion about independence of the Judiciary. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(India). LITERATURE 115 TIWARI, Pragya Making of the festival. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Throws light on the celebration of Jaipur Literature Festival. ** Literature. MASS MEDIA 116 KATJU, Markandey Our media. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.40), 2011(6.11.2011): P.11-13 Highlights the role of media in developing sense of responsibility and maturity among people of India. ** Mass Media. ** - Keywords 24

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MASS MEDIA 117 SAWANT, P B Role of media in crisis situations. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.46), 2011(5.11.2011): P.22-25 ** Mass Media. 118 SHUKLA, Archana Media inc. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) Emphasises the need to encourage non-media corporates to invest in media and entertainment industry for its expansion and growth. ** Mass Media. -PRESS-JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS 119 KOPPIKAR, Smruti 'J' factor ? OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.49), 2011(12.12.2011): P.18 Discusses about the women journalist Jigna Vora arrested in J Dey, crime reporter's murder case. ** Mass Media-Press-Journalism and Journalists. 120 PILLAI, Ajith Red ink from the Octopus. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.50), 2011(19.12.2011): P.14-16 Reiterates about the life threatening risk to the journalists working with underworld links. ** Mass Media-Press-Journalism and Journalists. 121 WADOOD MUSHTAQ Travails of a Pakistani journalist. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(8.1.2012) Highlights the plight of journalists working in Pakistan. ** Mass Media-Press-Journalism and Journalists. -PRESS-PRESS AND STATE 122 ANURADHA RAMAN Daily noose. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.48), 2011(5.12.2011): P.30-35 Expresses concern over the attack on the freedom of press in India. ** - Keywords 25

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-PRESS-PRESS AND STATE ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State. 123 BHATTACHARJEA, Ajit Real threat to press freedom. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.46), 2011(5.11.2011): P.25-26 ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State. 124 GEORGE, T J S Freedom must be earned. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.48), 2011(5.12.2011): P.38 Expresses views on the Government's recent move to squeeze the freedom of media and the press. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State. 125 KATJU, Markandey Stars in their eyes. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Emphasises the need for the Government to let the media work independently. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State. -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 126 SEN, Amartya Glory and the blemishes of the Indian news media. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(7.1.2012) Discusses the limitations of free media in Indian democracy. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. MINES AND MINERALS -MINING-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 127 DUTTA, Anuradha Mindless and needless. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Raises environmentalist's concern over the denudation of Aravalli hills by frenetic mining. ** Mines and Minerals-Mining-(India-Karnataka). ** - Keywords 26

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PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) 128 MADHAVAN, M R Upsetting the UPA's plans. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance. Emphasises the need for the Government to get cooperation from its allies and opposition parties to get its legislative agenda fulfilled through Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 129 MUKHIM, Patricia Democracy's moment of shame. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(5.1.2012) Criticises the political parties for constantly disrupting over the issue of Lokpal Bill while debating in Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 130 NAYAR, Kuldip Non-functioning Parliament. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.44), 2011(4.12.2011): P.3-4; 9 Expresses concern over frequent adjournment during the proceedings of Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 131 SEN, Ronojoy Much fury, little substance. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(5.1.2012) Criticises the frequent disruptions in the proceedings of Winter Session, 2011 of Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). -LEGISLATORS-(INDIA) 132 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Watch your tongue. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.1.2012) Expresses concern over declining sense of 'wit' and humour' observed in the politicians addresses during their public discourse. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India). ** - Keywords 27

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-LEGISLATORS-WOMEN PARLIAMENTARIANS 133 GHOSE, Sagarika In her defence. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Emphasises the need to strengthen the position of women Parliamentarians in Indian politics. ** Parliament-Legislators-Women Parliamentarians; Women in Politics. PETROLEUM -OIL EXPLORATION 134 MEHTA, Vikram S Oil is still indispensable. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Suggests the Ministry of Petroleum to review its policy towards exploration and production of hydrocarbons. ** Petroleum-Oil Exploration; Oil Production. -OIL PRICES 135 KRAUSS, Clifford Oil prices would skyrocket if Iran closed the strait of Hormuz. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(13.1.2012) ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. 136 MISHRA, Jaideep Step up oil-pricing reform. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 137 VISWAM, S Division of big states. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.41), 2011(13.11.2011): P.58-59 Comments on the Chief Minister Mayawati's proposal to divide Uttar Pradesh into four parts. ** Politics and Government-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -CASTE POLITICS 138 RAKHSIT, Nirmalendu Bikash Closed society. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(7.1.2012) ** - Keywords 28

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-CASTE POLITICS Expresses concern over the politicisation of caste for electoral gains. ** Politics and Government-Caste Politics. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 139 WIJEDASA, Namini Sri Lanka's ghosts of war. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(4.1.2012) Raises concern over the gross violations of human rights during civil war in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 140 RAVINDRAN, P M RTI national convention. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.39), 2011(30.10.2011): P.13-15 Focuses on the salient features of the 6th Annual Convention of Information Commissioners on Right to Information held in New Delhi. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to Information. 141 WAJAHAT HABIBULLAH Holding Government to account. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.40), 2011(6.11.2011): P.7-10 Clarifies the concept of Right to Information Act, 2005 in the Prime Minister's inaugral Address at the 6th Annual Convention of Information Commissioners on Right to Information held in New Delhi. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to Information. -COALITION POLITICS 142 BHATTACHARYA, A K Changes coalitions need. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Expresses views about the coalition politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics. ** - Keywords 29

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-COALITION POLITICS-UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE 143 BARMAN, Abheek How India will get its mojo back in 2012. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.1.2012) Focuses on the challenges ahead of the United Progressive Alliance Government to get victory in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. 144 CHANAKYA Bad federalist. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) Focuses on the challenges before the United Progressive Alliance Government to deal with the Trinamool Congress Party at the Centre. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. -FEDERAL RELATIONS 145 DAVID ANNOUSSAMY Power tangle between the Union and the states. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.13-15 ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations. -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 146 VIVEKANANDAN, B Good governance and the welfare state system. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.42), 2011(20.11.2011): P.5-8 ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) 147 FRIEDMAN, Thomas L Watching elephants fly. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(9.1.2012) Comments on mass protests called against the functioning of military Government in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). 148 OWEN, John M Why Islamism is winning. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(11.1.2012) ** - Keywords 30

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) Raises concern over the rise of extreme Islamist parties in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 149 SACHAR, Rajindar Truth of Gujarat- vis-a-vis Modi's fast. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.11-12 Comments on 'Sadbhavana' fast performed by Narendra Modi, the Chief minister of Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Gujarat). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 150 PURI, Balraj 5000 years of Kashmir and challenges ahead, 2pts. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.36&37), 2011(9/16.10.2011): P.13-15; 4-5 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-PUNJAB) 151 DHEER, Gautam Punjab's poll turf laid out. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.1.2012) Examines the political condition of Punjab in the wake of upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Punjab). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTARAKHAND) 152 DHEER, Gautam BJP grapples with anti-incumbency, Congress with leadership deficit. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(1.1.2012) Examines the political development in Uttarakhand in the wake of upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttarakhand); Political Parties-BJP. ** - Keywords 31

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 153 KALYANI SHANKAR Allies in New Delhi, rivals in Kolkata. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Expresses views on the differences between the Indian National Congress and Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal). 154 SANJAY KUMAR Big sister. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(11.1.2012) Discusses about the relations between Trinamool Congress and Indian National Congress in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal). 155 SENGUPTA, Saugor Negative politics of Bengal now a national characteristic PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.1.2012) Gives views on the confrontation between Indian National Congress and Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- West Bengal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(IRAQ) 156 AYAD ALLAWI and OSAMA-Al-NUJAIFI How to save Iraq from civil war. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(2.1.2012) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Iraq). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 157 MEHTA, Ashok K Maoists in a dilemma. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Evaluates the political ideology of Maoists in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NORTH KOREA) 158 HUN, Choe Sang Kim Jong Un is supreme leader. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.1.2012) ** - Keywords 32

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NORTH KOREA) Throws light on appointment of Kim Jong Un as Supreme Commander of Korean People's Army. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(North Korea). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 159 GANGULY, Sumit Pak polity and its throne of baynotes. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(3.1.2012) Examines the role of military in Pakistan's polity. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). 160 GUPTA, Shekhar Pak spring ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.1.2012) Discusses about the political developments in Pakistan amidst the democratic upsurge around the world. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). 161 NADEEM F PARACHA Time to question 'ideology' of Pakistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.1.2012) Evaluates the current political condition of Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). 162 PURI, Rajinder Failed nation. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(11.1.2012) Comments on ongoing political crisis in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). 163 RAJIV JAYARAM What coup in Pakistan ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(14.1.2012) Raises concern over intervention of military coup in the functioning of the Government of Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 33

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 164 SEEMA MUSTAFA Staring contest. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(13.1.2012) Examines the political developments of Pakistan in the wake of confrontation between civilian Government and military. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). 165 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama Rumours of a coup in Pakistan may be exaggerated. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(12.1.2012) Discusses about the ongoing confrontation between the Pakistan Army and Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan); Army and Civil Relations-(Pakistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) 166 KAUSAR FATIMA Colour of Arab Spring is Pink. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.44), 2011(4.12.2011): P.8-9 Focuses on the significant role of the women demonstrators in bringing revolutions against colonial rulers of Arab countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Arab Emirates). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED KINGDOM) 167 HASAN SUROOR Nothing to celebrate in New Year. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(12.1.2012) Discusses about the political and economic challenges being faced by the Government of the United Kingdom. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Kingdom). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(WEST ASIA) 168 GHAREKHAN, Chinmaya R Year after Jasmine and Tahir. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(14.1.2012) Analyses the changing political dynamics in the West ** - Keywords 34

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(WEST ASIA) Asian countries. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(West Asia). -POLITICAL PARTIES 169 CHANAKYA Small, not beautiful. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(1.1.2012) Pleads the smaller political parties to take active part in debates on important issues in Parliament. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties; Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 170 DESAI, Rajiv Power, not principles. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(10.1.2012) Criticises the ideologies of political parties which only aims at opposing the policies of the Indian National Congress Party for their political gains. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BAHUJAN SAMAJWADI PARTY 171 SEEMA MUSTAFA Hope against hope. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(6.1.2012) Assesses the prospects of Bahujan Sam aj Pa rt y in the upcom ing Legis lative Assem bly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Governm ent-Political Parties-BSP. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 172 BHATIA, Sidharth Return of dirty old politics. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(8.1.2012) Criticises Bharatiya Janata Party for inducting tainted Uttar Pradesh Minister Babu Singh Kushwaha in the Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 173 DUTT, Barkha Getting it right. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) ** - Keywords 35

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-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP Focuses on the challenges before the Bharatiya Janata Party to win General elections to Lok Sabha, 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 174 GUPTA, Shekhar Blunder Janata Party. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Analyses the ideology and performance of Bharatiya Janata Party in current political scenario in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 175 SHARMA, Tyagraj It's wait and watch for BJP in Karnataka. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(12.1.2012) Assesses the political condition of Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. -POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 176 KALYANI SHANKAR Congress must pay more attention to allies. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(15.1.2012) Comments on the strained relations between Indian National Congress and its allies in various States. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 177 MISHRA, Sanjay Congress Party and the irrepressible Mani Shankar Aiyar. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.49), 2011(26.11.2011): P.26-28 Criticises the Indian National Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks against the party colleagues. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. -POLITICAL PARTIES-SAMAJWADI PARTY 178 RAJESH SINGH Son reinvents papa's party. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.1.2012) Deals with Akhilesh Yadav's efforts to revive Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh in the wake of upcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. ** - Keywords 36

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-POLITICAL PARTIES-SAMAJWADI PARTY ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Samajwadi Party. -TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA) 179 GUHA, Ramachandra Let us live in hope. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.1.2012) Emphasises the need to save constitutional as well as populist democracy by maintaining coordination and discipline between politicians and the Civil Society. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy-(India). 180 PANDA, Baijayant 'Jay' Choosing between reform and referendum. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(11.1.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to improve the quality of Indian democracy. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy-(India). 181 SABA NAQVI Cacophony colonnade. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.50), 2011(19.12.2011): P.40-41 Discusses about the declining of democracy in India. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy-(India). 182 SHASTRI, Sandeep Working of Indian democracy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(2.1.2012) ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy-(India). PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS 183 CHAKRABARTY, Manas and ALEYA MOUSAMI SULTANA Good governance: Cry of the day. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.38-39;41 ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms. 184 NAYAR, Lola Serve Dharma. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI) , V.51(No.50), 2011(19.12.2011): P.26-28 ** - Keywords 37

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS Applauds the Madhya Pradesh Government's initiative to enact the 'Right to Service' in the State. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms. 185 PULIPAKA, Sanjay Time to reset the reform agenda. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.49), 2011(26.11.2011): P.25; 32 Stresses upon the need for administrative reforms at all levels in India. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms. -CORRUPTION-(INDIA) 186 ARUN KUMAR Corrupt rule the roost. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(8.1.2012) Emphasises the need for strong watchdog institutions to address the prevailing problem of corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Ombudsman. 187 BHALLA, Surjit S Costly morality ? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(7.1.2012) Expresses concern over the rampant corruption in the various public welfare programmes launched by the Government. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). 188 JOGINDER SINGH Be the change you want to see. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) Urges people to stand up against the corruption and root it out. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). 189 MISTREE, Dinsha More corrupt, more accountable. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(2.1.2012) Discusses about new modes of checking corruption in democratic India. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). ** - Keywords 38

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-CORRUPTION-(INDIA) 190 MITRA, Chandan Anna's movement at a crossroads. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(8.1.2012) Comments on social activist Anna Hazare's movement against corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Ombudsman. 191 NAYAR, Kuldip Go to the grass roots. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(5.1.2012) Comments on the failure of Anna Hazare's mass movement against corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Ombudsman. -CORRUPTION-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 192 VIRENDER KUMAR No one in her pocket. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.1.2012) Expresses views on the dismissal of tainted Ministers by the Chief Minister Mayawati in Uttar Pradesh. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India-Uttar Pradesh) -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATROCITIES 193 MISHRA, Neelabh Call the pathologist. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.50), 2011(19.12.2011): P.8 Condemns the extent of brutality unleashed by the police on Soni Sori who was supposed to be a Maoist's supporter in Chhatisgarh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities; Violences and Disorders. -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ODISHA) 194 MANDER, Harsh Kandhamal: The aftermath. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Draws attention towards the plight of Christian (Dalits and Adivasis) victims targeted during Kandhamal carnage in Odisha in 2007-08. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Odisha); Scheduled Castes; Scheduled tribes; Religious ** - Keywords 39

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-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ODISHA) Conversions. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 195 RAMAN, B Metastasis of Al-Qaeda is cause for worry. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(4.1.2012) Suggests the ways to counter the activities of Al-Qaeda, a group of terrorists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 196 MEENAKSHISUNDARAM, S S Asoka Mehta's vision on democratic decentralization. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.41), 2011(13.11.2011): P.36-45 Highlights the causes contributed to the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India as per report released by Asoka Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj Institutions. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. 197 SUNDAR RAM, D Gram Sabha institution in India: An instrument for delivering good governance at the grassroots. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10 (No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.23-24 ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. -OMBUDSMAN 198 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Danger is Lokpal may go Bofors way. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(1.1.2012) Expresses concern over the collapse of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 199 BARUAH, Rohini Kr Lokpal Bill and drama in Parliament. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(10.1.2012) Criticises political parties for their stand on Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 during the debate in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. ** - Keywords 40

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-OMBUDSMAN 200 BEZBORUAH, D N Of lawmakers and an orphan bill. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(3.1.2012) Raises concern over stallation of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Rajya Sabha. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 201 BIDWAI, Praful Lessons from the Lokpal fiasco. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(13.1.2012) Raises concern over the politics on Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 issue. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 202 CHANAKYA Anna go lightly ? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(15.1.2012) Focuses on the Anna Hazare led anti-corruption movement for compelling the Government to bring a strong Lokpal Bill against corruption in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption. 203 JAIN, Sandhya Bells toll for UPA. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) UPA; United Progressive Alliance. Criticises Indian National Congress Party's stand on Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 issue in Rajya Sabha. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 204 MUKESH RANJAN Lokpal: Who can save India when our wise men fail us ? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(1.1.2012) Criticises the political parties' steady approach to the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Rajya Sabha. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 205 NAYAR, Kuldip Movement going astray. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.38), 2011(23.10.2011): P.2-3 Deals with Anna Hazare's led anti-corruption movement which emphasises on the appointment of Lokpal to eliminate corruption. ** - Keywords 41

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-OMBUDSMAN ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 206 NEHRU, Arun Corruption will wound politicians. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(2.1.2012) Expresses views on the debate on Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 issue in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 207 PRASAD, Bhagwat Anna and his critics. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.33), 2011(18.9.2011): P.9-10; 15 Deals with Anna Hazare led movement for bringing a strong Lokpal Bill in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 208 PRASHANT BHUSHAN Saga of the Lokpal Bill. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(2.1.2012) Deals with the issue of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 209 RAGHU KRISHNAN Of Lokpal and other Quotas. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Criticises the proposed quota system in the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 210 RAVINDER PAL SINGH Security sector Ombudsman for India. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10 (No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.16-19;22 Suggests to bring the defence services, foreign services, para-military forces and intelligence services under the Lokpal purview. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 211 SHANTI BHUSHAN Watchdog needs teeth. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(7.1.2012) Deals with the Civil Society's demand for bringing strong and effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Civil Society. ** - Keywords 42

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-OMBUDSMAN 212 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Federalism, a ruse. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(6.1.2012) Discusses the Centre-State relations in view of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 introduced in the Winter session of Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Federal Relations. 213 TYAGI, Karan Singh Federalism question. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(4.1.2012) Emphasises the need to frame a single law on Lokpal and Lokayuktas for maintaining Constitutional Federalism. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 214 UNIYAL, Lalit Tilting at windfalls. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.1.2012) Comments on Anna Hazare's led movement against corruption and demand for a strong Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 215 VERGHESE, B G All is not lost. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(3.1.2012) Hopes that Government will bring Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament in the year 2012. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. -PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA) 216 NAYAR, Kuldip Cracks appear in Government. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.35), 2011(2.10.2011): P.4-5 Expresses concern over differences within the Cabinet on various issues of public importance. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-Cabinet-(India). ** - Keywords 43

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PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-AIDS 217 GOSWAMI, H K HIV/AIDS among adolscent girls. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(2.1.2012) AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. ** Public Health-Diseases-AIDS. -DISEASES-POLIO 218 JOHN, T Jacob Major milestone in polio eradication. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(13.1.2012) Discusses over the efforts being made by the Government for complete eradication of polio disease from India. ** Public Health-Diseases-Polio; Public Health Policy- (India). -NUTRITIONS 219 PILOT, Sachin Create a hungama. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(9.1.2012) Emphasises the need to formulate a uniform nutrition plan for children, women and marginalised groups to eliminate malnutrition and hunger from the country. ** Public Health-Nutritions; Public Health Policy-(India) PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING 220 DAFTUAR, Swati It's a woman's world. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(1.1.2012) Contemplates the dominance of women in publishing industry. ** Publishers and Publishing; Women. RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 221 JAWED AKHTAR, S M and Others Towards Millenium Development Goals and the role of MGNREGA. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.40-41 MGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. ** - Keywords 44

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RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. -RURAL HEALTH 222 SANYAL, Subhashree Emerging trend of rural health care in India. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.51-52 Focuses on the Government's various schemes, initiatives and programmes launched to improve rural health in India. ** Rural Development-Rural Health. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-AUSTRALIA) 223 KULKARNI, Tanvi Discovery of India as a friend by Australia. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) Deals with the nuclear trade relations between India and Australia. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-Australia). -COMPUTERS-INTERNET 224 DASGUPTA, Debarshi Status update ? Bad. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51(No.50) 2011 (19.12.2011): P.30 -38 Comments on the United Progressive Alliance Government's decision to censor social network ing websites. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 225 SOOD, Vikram For a fine balance. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Contemplates to maintain balance between the needs of security and uninhabited freedom in view of using social media network. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 226 VERMA, Smitha Trail of the trolls. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(4.1.2012) ** - Keywords 45

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-COMPUTERS-INTERNET Emphasises the need to strengthen cyber laws in the wake of the rise in bullying and abuse on the internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 227 PUSHKAR RAJ Control of cyber space and civil liberties in the country JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.33), 2011(18.9.2011): P.11-12 Clarifies the rules framed under the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 to keep balance between the individual freedom and cyber security. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Cyber Crime. -NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) 228 GOPALAKRISHNAN, A Why the Nuclear Liability Rules need to be modified. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.45), 2011(11.12.2011): P.13-15 ** Science and Technology-Nuclear Policy-(India). -SCIENCE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT 229 KATJU, Markandey Four people's principles. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(11.1.2012) Looks into the importance of science education for socio- economic development in India. ** Science and Technology-Science Policy and Development. -SCIENCE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 230 Boosting research in India (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(9.1.2012) Applauds to increase the expenditure in research and development programme under Science and Technology Policy of India. ** Science and Technology-Science Policy and Development- (India). 231 DHANDE, Sanjay G R needs D. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(10.1.2012) R: Research, D: Development. ** - Keywords 46

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-SCIENCE POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government for developing a strong research ecosystem to address the societal needs in India. ** Science and Technology-Science Policy and Development- (India). 232 JHA, Nikhilesh Lab in a bubble. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(12.1.2012) Analyses the working of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. ** Science and Technology-Science Policy and Development- (India). SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CIVIL SOCIETY 233 DAS, Gurcharan Liberal but strong state is need of the hour. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(8.1.2012) Emphasises the need for strong Civil Society for making the Government accountable to the public. ** Social Policy and Planning-Civil Society. -JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 234 SARKAR, Sonia Care and sympathy. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(11.1.2012) Gives an opinion on recent Supreme Court's order for the strict implementation of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2000. ** Social Policy and Planning-Juvenile Delinquency. -SCHEDULED CASTES 235 SAHAY, Ashok Kumar Millenium Development Goals and socially excluded communities. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.20-22 Assesses the failure of the Government in achieving the Millenium Development Goals to improve the socio-economic and political conditions of socially excluded communities ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes; Scheduled Tribes; Backward Classes; UN Millennium Project ** - Keywords 47

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-SCHEDULED TRIBES 236 HAZRA, Anupam Provisioning PESA: Still a long way to go. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011(Dec, 2011): P.29-34 PESA: Panchayat Extension to the Scheduled Area Act. Discusses the Provisions of the Panchayat Extension to the Scheduled Areas Act, 1996 enacted for tribal regions recognising their traditional rights to forest produce and natural resources. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Forests and Forestry. -WOMEN 237 HAZRA, Anupam Status of women in India: Still causes concern. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.40-41 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS 238 RAMDORAI, Sujatha Windows in the ceiling. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(6.1.2012) Emphasises the need to create environment in society to enable the women in securing their career in the field of scientific research and development. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Career and Achievements; Science Policy and Development-(India). 239 RAY, Kalyan Women scientists struggle to get back into mainstream. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(11.1.2012) Raises concern over the low representation of Indian women scientist in research and development. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Career and Achievements; Science Policy and Development-(India). -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN 240 HALARNKAR, Samar Kept in her place. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(5.1.2012) Emphasises the need for women to wear dignified dress to save themselves from social atrocities. ** - Keywords 48

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-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women. 241 SHARMA, Kalpana On wearing 'obscene' clothes. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(8.1.2012) Emphasises the need to change the psyche of Indian society to protect the women from heinous crimes by men. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women. -WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS 242 TRIPATHI, Sudhanshu Towards empowering women: Challenges and prospects. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.44-47 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status. -WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 243 CHAKRAVORTY, Bhaswati Natural cruelty. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(9.1.2012) Deals with fight against gender violence. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. -WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS 244 ROY, Nilanjana S Will women's reservation in Parliament become a reality ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(12.1.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women in Politics; Reservation Policy-(India). SPEECHES AND ADDRESSES -POLITICAL LEADERS-MANMOHAN SINGH 245 YECHURY, Sitaram Living is not easy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(3.1.2012) Comments on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new year address to the nation. ** Speeches and Addresses-Political Leaders-MANMOHAN SINGH. ** - Keywords 49

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SPORTS -CRICKET 246 THAKUR, Ramesh Trouble at the crease. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(11.1.2012) Emphasises the need to revive the governance on Indian cricket. ** Sports-Cricket. TRANSPORTATION -ROAD TRANSPORT 247 ATHRADY, Ajith Great Indian kill joy ride. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(8.1.2012) Discusses the impact of poor public transport system on India's economic growth. ** Transportation-Road Transport. -ROAD TRANSPORT-ROAD ACCIDENTS 248 BHANDARI, Bornall and DUTTA, Diya Road to safety. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(6.1.2012) Expresses concern over lack of good governance on tackling traffic related casualities on Indian roads. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Road Accidents; Traffic Laws. URBAN DEVELOPMENT 249 HAMID ANSARI, M Urban century. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.66(No.34), 2011(25.9.2011): P.9-10 Focuses on the importance of urbanization, an issue raised by the Vice-President of India delivering Yusuf Meherally Memorial Lecture on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Yusuf Meherally Centre in Mumbai. ** Urban Development; Speeches and Addresses-HAMID ANSARI, M. ** - Keywords 50

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WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS 250 CHAVAN, Sarat A Environmental upgradation through Sardar Sarovar Project, P.187-195, in. PARTHASARATHY, R AND DHOLAKIA, RAVINDRA K(ED): SARADAR SAROVAR PROJECT ON THE RIVER NARMADA, V.1, 2011 New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company. ** Water Management-Dams. 251 DHOLAKIA, Ravindra H Review of social cost-benefit analysis for the Sardar Sarovar Project, P.199-225, in. PARTHASARATHY, R AND DHOLAKIA, RAVINDRA K(ED): SARADAR SAROVAR PROJECT ON THE RIVER NARMADA, V.1, 2011 New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company. ** Water Management-Dams. 252 ITTYIPE, Plinu Overflowing with fears. OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.51 (No.49), 2011(12.12.2011): P.30-31 Raises concern over the safety of Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala. ** Water Management-Dams. 253 JAVA, G L Sardar Sarovar Project: Features of the main Dam, P.32- 71, in. PARTHASARATHY, R AND DHOLAKIA, RAVINDRA K(ED): SARADAR SAROVAR PROJECT ON THE RIVER NARMADA, V.1, 2011 New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company. ** Water Management-Dams. 254 PATHAK, Mahesh Memoirs of a Narmada Planner, P.141-173, in. PARTHASARATHY, R AND DHOLAKIA, RAVINDRA K(ED): SARADAR SAROVAR PROJECT ON THE RIVER NARMADA, V.1, 2011 New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company. ** Water Management-Dams. 255 PREMCHANDRAN, N K Case for a new Mullaperiyar. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(3.1.2012) Explains the facts about existence of Mullaperiyar Dam and ongoing dispute over it between Kerala and Tamil Nadu ** Water Management-Dams; Water Diputes-(India-Kerala- Tamil Nadu). 256 SARMA, Apurba Kumar Whither mega dam imbroglio ? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(4.1.2012) ** - Keywords 51

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WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS Comments on the anti-mega dam rally on the bank of the river Ranganadi near North Lakhimpur town in Assam. ** Water Management-Dams. -DRINKING WATER 257 SAKTHIVEL, P Right to water. SOUTH ASIA POLITICS (NEW DELHI), V.10(No.7), 2011 (Nov, 2011): P.48-50 ** Water Management-Drinking Water. -IRRIGATION SYSTEM 258 MODI, Anita Irrigation: A necessary input to boost agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.2), 2011 (Dec, 2011): P.15-16 Discusses about the importance and potential of irrigation in agriculture. ** Water Management-Irrigation System. ** - Keywords 52