Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVIII 16-31 August 2012 No.16

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-SUGARCANE 1 SINGH, A K and Others Enhancing sugarcane (Saccharum hybrid complex) productivity through modified trench method of planting in sub-tropical India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.82 (No.7), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.44-48 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Sugarcane. -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 2 BASU, Prabeen Kumar Indian agriculture prepared itself for a new phase: Focused interventions start paying. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.21-23 Focuses on the several measures being taken by the Central Government with the support of the States to increase agricultural production in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 3 CHATURVEDI, Satyarat GM crops are no way forward. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.8.2012) GM: Genetically Modified. Gives opinion on the objective assessment of the pros and cons of introducing Genetically Modified crops by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. -FLORICULTURE 4 TRIPATHI, Avinash Indian Floriculture industry: An overview. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.37-45 ** Agriculture-Floriculture. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE 5 DIGVIJAYA SINGH Ban on tourists, free run for poachers. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.8.2012) Criticises Supreme Court's order to ban tourism in all tiger reserves. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life. ** - Keywords 1

6 SHUKLA, Rakesh Bread and butter. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.88-91 Emphasises the need to include local communities in the wildlife conservation programme. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life; Scheduled Tribes. 7 THAPAR, Valmik Tourism did not kill the tiger. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.8.2012) Comments on Supreme Court's judgement to ban wildlife tourism. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS 8 MOHANTY, B K and MOHANTY, Subasish Land reforms and agricultural productivity. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.25-28 Analyses the co-relations between the size of land holdings and agricultural production and its impact on poverty alleviation. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA) 9 JAIRAM RAMESH and Others This bill for acquisition is not steep at all. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.8.2012) Gives an opinion on land acquisition policy. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India). 10 PATKAR, Medha Nailing the lie of the land. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.8.2012) Holds an opinion about the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition-(India). ** - Keywords 2

BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-DESHMUKH, VILASRAO 11 JHA, Alok He was an ideal for aspiring politicians. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Pays tribute to Congress leader Vilasrao Deshmukh. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-DESHMUKH, Vilasrao. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, DIPANKAR 12 SRIDHAR, V Life of struggle. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.123-124 Pays homage to Communist Party of India(Marxist) leader, a brilliant parliamentarian and renowned trade union leader Dipankar Mukherjee. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Dipankar. -PROMINENT PERSONS-ARMSTRONG,NEIL 13 KANJILAL, PratiK Man on the moon. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.8.2012) Pays homage to astronaut Neil Armstrong. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-ARMSTRONG,Neil. -PROMINENT PERSONS-LAXMAN, V V S 14 MALIK, Ashok Very very special Indian batsman. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.8.2012) Acknowledges the contribution of cricketer V.V.S. Laxman to Indian Cricket. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-LAXMAN, V V S; Cricket. -PROMINENT PERSONS-MEHDI HASAN 15 CHATTERJEE, Partha Master of ghazal. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.118-119 Pays rich tribute to the ghazal singer Mehdi Hasan. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-MEHDI HASAN. ** - Keywords 3

-PROMINENT PERSONS-PARTHASARATHY, GOPALASWAMI 16 TIRUCHELVAN, Neelam GP and ethnic question in Sri Lanka. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.29), 2012(7.7.2012): P.28-31 Pays homage to a consummate diplomat G. Parthasarathy recalling his contribution in the resolution on Sri Lanka's ethnic problem. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-PARTHASARATHY, Gopalaswami. -PROMINENT PERSONS-SADAAT HASAN MANTO 17 RAZA NAEEM Marx in Manto. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.84-87 Discusses about the radical views of the acclaimed Urdu short story writer Sadaat Hasan Manto. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-SADAAT HASAN MANTO. CENSUS AND POPULATION -CENSUS AND SURVEYS-(INDIA) 18 VIJAY KUMAR, S 2011 Census: A review. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.12-15 ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). -POPULATION 19 MANISHA Population explosion in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.16-18 ** Census and Population-Population. 20 SHARMA, H L Changing pattern of rural-urban demography in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.7-11 ** Census and Population-Population. ** - Keywords 4

-POPULATION STATISTICS 21 GURMEET SINGH Gender composition of the Indian population. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.19-20 ** Census and Population-Population Statistics. COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-ASEAN) 22 AZAD, R R Indo-ASEAN partnership towards shared prosperity. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.29-32 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. Deals with India's trade relations with Association of South East Asian Nations. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-ASEAN). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-EUROPE) 23 CHHIBBER, Bharti India-EU economic relations:FTA in the offing. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): P.15-16 FTA: Free Trade Agreement; EU: European Union. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Europe). COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOMMUNICATIONS-TELEPHONE-MOBILE PHONES 24 COWSHISH, Atul Storm over the cell phone ban. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.496), 2012 (1.8.2012): P.19-20 Expresses concern over the ban imposed by the villagers of Aasra village at Bhagpat District in Uttar Pradesh on using cell phone by women. ** Communications-Telecommunications-Telephone-Mobile Phones. ** - Keywords 5

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET 25 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P 'Saint' unravelled. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.113-115 Focuses on the Rajat Gupta's conviction on insider trading in Goldman stocks. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market. -CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 26 PANDI, G Ramesh and SELVARAJ, A Corporate governance in insurance companies. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.33-36 ** Company Affairs and Management-Corporate Governance. -CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 27 PALANIVELU, V R Future is about green marketing. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.25-27 Discuss the Corporates' social responsibility towards environmental protection. ** Company Affairs and Management-Corporate Social Responsibility; Environment Protection. CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 28 RAMAKUMAR, R Tale of errors. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.34-37 Examines various flaws in the Aadhar card project. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship. COOPERATION -COOPERATIVES 29 HEDDURSHETTI, Bapu Co-operatives and socialism. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.67(No.30), 2012(19.8.2012): P.3-6 ** - Keywords 6

COOPERATION -COOPERATIVES Focuses on symbiotic relationship between the Cooperatives and Socialism. ** Cooperation-Cooperatives; Socialism. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 30 SRIVASTAVA, Sanjay Mobile cultures and the nation. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.8.2012) Focuses on the cultural living style of the people of North East region in India. ** Culture and Civilization-(India-North East Region). -CULTURAL RELATIONS-(INDIA-SRI LANKA) 31 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna In step with tradition. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Focuses on the cultural relations between India and Sri Lanka. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Relations-(India-Sri Lanka). DEFENCE -DEFENCE BUDGET-(INDIA) 32 Austerity takes toll on security. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.1 Comments on the implications of the Government's austerity drive for the Central paramilitary forces. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(India). -DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA) 33 D'SOUZA, Rohan No more time for delays. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.8.2012) Contemplates to review the defence policy in the wake of the recent mass 'exodus' of Northeasterners from some states of India. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India); Violences and Disorders-(India-North East Region). ** - Keywords 7

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN) 34 AYESHA SIDDIQA Zero-sum game. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.8.2012) Focuses on Pakistan Army's planning to conduct an operation in North Waziristan area in Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Afghanistan-Pakistan). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 35 GEORGE, Verghese K It's a borderline case. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.8.2012) Emphasises the need to strengthen defence ties between India and Bangladesh. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Bangladesh). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 36 NOORANI, A G Nehru's dissent. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.44-49 Brings into light the real facts and truth related to the Indo-China war of 1962. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China). -NUCLEAR WEAPONS-(PAKISTAN) 37 KANWAL, Gurmeet Nuclear warheads in terrorists hands no more a fantasy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.8.2012) Raises concern over the safety of the nuclear arsenal in Pakistan from terrorist in the wake of recent terror attack on Minhas Airbase in Pakistan. ** Defence-Nuclear Weapons-(Pakistan). 38 PANT, Harsh V Nuclear spillover. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.8.2012) Raises concern over the threat to Pakistan's nuclear weapon from terrorists organisations. ** Defence-Nuclear Weapons-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 8

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(ASIA) 39 SHOME, Parthasarathi Just emerging Asian economy. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.8.2012) ** Economic Growth-(Asia). -(INDIA) 40 AJAY SHANKAR Rediscovering the growth magic. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.8.12) Suggests that India should promote domestic demand and drive investment in infrastructure development to boost economy. ** Economic Growth-(India); Infrastructure. 41 GHOSH, Jayati Ratings game. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.116-117 Raises questions on the forecasting of international credit rating agencies about India's economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India). -(MYANMAR) 42 GROFF, Stephen P Myanmar: Asia's next rising star. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.8.2012) Throws light on the economic condition of Myanmar. ** Economic Growth-(Myanmar). -ECONOMIC CRISIS 43 KHOR, Martin Global slowdown hits developing countries. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.8.2012) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. -ECONOMIC POLICY-(BRAZIL) 44 Facing headwinds, Dilma changes course (Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.8.2012) Gives opinion on the Government of Brazil's announcement to privatise the development of infrastructure so as to ** - Keywords 9

-ECONOMIC POLICY-(BRAZIL) revive economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(Brazil). -ECONOMIC POLICY-(ICELAND) 45 DESAI, Ashok V Back from the precipice. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(21.8.2012) Appreciates the efforts of the Government of Iceland to manage the economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(Iceland). -ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA) 46 GOPALAN, V Indian economy: All is not well. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.14-16 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 47 MUNDLE, Sudipto Pushing through reforms. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.8.2012) Focuses on the hurdles being faced by the Ministry of Finance in bringing economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 48 AJAZ ASHRAF No glass ceiling but hard ground realities. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.8.2012) Raises concern over the poor socio-economic conditions of Muslims in India. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty; Minorities. 49 BHATTACHARYYA, Basanta Kumar Poverty estimation and small area statistics. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.8.2012) Holds an opinion that small area statistics can play a major role in estimation and alleviation of the problem of poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. ** - Keywords 10

EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 50 DHANKAR, Rohit RTE admissions: Will disadvantaged students be able to cope? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.8.2012) Highlights some of the issues related with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). 51 MANDAL, Debaki Nandan Education for all. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(27.8.2012) Throws light on the merits and demerits of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). -HIGHER EDUCATION-DISTANCE EDUCATION 52 BORDOLOI, Ritimoni Distance learning for empowering women. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(31.8.2012) ** Education-Higher Education-Distance Education. -MEDICAL EDUCATION 53 RAMACHANDRAN, R Anaemic Bill. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.17-20 Analyses the salient features and flaws in the National Commission of Human Resources for Health Bill, 2011. ** Education-Medical Education; Rural Health. 54 RAMACHANDRAN, R Elite resistance. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.21-24 Highlights the apathy of the Government and Medical Council of India in introducing Bachelor of Rural Health Care for the duration of three and half years degree course. ** Education-Medical Education; Rural Health. ** - Keywords 11

-TEACHERS 55 BHATTACHARYYA, Bhaskar Responsible teachers need of hours. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.8.2012) ** Education-Teachers. ELECTIONS -BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 56 NAGESH KUMAR, S Game changer. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.130-131 Focuses on the outcome of the By elections to the State Legislative Assembly in Andhra Pradesh. ** Elections-By Elections-(India-Andhra Pradesh). -BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-KERALA) 57 KRISHNAKUMAR, R Lost by self-goal. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.132-133 Focuses on the outcome of the By elections held for the Southern constituency of Neyyattinkara in Kerala. ** Elections-By Elections-(India-Kerala). -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 58 KAPOOR, Mastram Presidential election: An opportunity lost. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.29), 2012(7.7.2012) Brings into focus the lack of unity among the opposition parties over the selection of candidate for the President of India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 59 PREM SINGH Ascendance of neo-liberalism on Raisina Hill. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.6-8 Analyses critically the political discourse during Presidential Elections of 2012 in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). ** - Keywords 12

-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 60 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Presidential race. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.128-129 Discusses about Pranab Mukherjee's candidature for the post of President of india in the upcoming Presidential elections of 2012. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 61 REDDY, S Sudhakar Rashtrapati election:CPI Stand. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.29), 2012(7.7.2012): P.9-11 CPI: Communist Party of India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). ENERGY -ELECTRICITY-(INDIA) 62 DEBROY, Bibek Arming the power beat cops. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.8.2012) Suggests measures to avert grid failure situation in India. ** Energy-Electricity-(India). 63 INDIRA RAJARAMAN Power grid knockout. BUSINESS STANDARD(NEW DELHI), 2012(21.8.2012) Holds an opinion that electricy deficit is one of the worst problems faced by Indian economy. ** Energy-Electricity-(India). ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 64 Global movement for change. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.6-7 Focuses on the key features of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held in Rio de Janeiro. ** Environment-Global Warming. ** - Keywords 13

FINANCE -APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE-(INDIA) 65 BHALLA, Surjit S CAG, credit and credibility. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Focuses on the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in assessing the financial irregularities. ** Finance-Appropriation and Expenditure-(India). 66 IYER, Ramaswamy R Setting hounds on the watchdog. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.8.2012) Holds an opinion that the concerted campaign to discredit Comptroller and Auditor General is very disturbing. ** Finance-Appropriation and Expenditure-(India). 67 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Great cleansing act. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.8.2012) Criticises the methodology of the Comptroller and Auditor General on accounting the coal scam. ** Finance-Appropriation and Expenditure-(India). 68 SAHAY, Anand K Coalgate: a loss that is too presumptive. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.8.2012) Gives opinion on the alleged financial mismanagement in the allocation of coal blocks for mining as reported by the Comptroller and Auditor General. ** Finance-Appropriation and Expenditure-(India). -BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA) 69 REDDY, Y V Society, economic policies and the financial sector. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.33), 2012 (18.8.2012): P.38-45 Focuses on the role of Central Bank to ensure the trust and confidence of society in the Financial Sector policies in the light of ongoing global financial crisis. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India). ** - Keywords 14

-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE 70 KANRAR, Susanta Institutional finance to MSMEs Sector: Issues and perspectives. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.16-23 MSME-Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance; Enterprises. -BLACK MONEY 71 DOGRA, Bharat Complex issue. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.8.2012) Gives an opinion on Baba Ramdev's mass campaign against black money. ** Finance-Black Money. 72 TIWARI, Santosh Dark tidings for the black money fight. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Gives a critical view on Government's efforts to bring back black money deposited in foreign banks. ** Finance-Black Money; Foreign Banks. -CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(EURO) 73 EWING, Jack Euro: A flawed currency on weak foundation. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.8.2012) Comments on the economic crisis in Europe and Euro volatility. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Euro). -FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS 74 Financial system risk rising: RBI. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.4-6 Focuses on the increase in risk to the Indian Financial System as per Fifth Financial Stability Report released by the Reserve Bank of India. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms. ** - Keywords 15

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 75 CHANAKYA We need retail therapy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.8.2012) Comments on the Government's decision on Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 76 LEELAVATHY, D S and LOKESHA, B K FDI in the post-liberalisation period. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.37-40 FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Focuses on the emerging trend of Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 77 MUKHERJEE, Malobi and CUTHBERISON, Richard Who's afraid of retail reform? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.8.12) Deals with the debate on Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 78 DREZE, Jean Food security, plan Z. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.8.2012) Comments on the proposed National Food Security Bill,2011 ** Food-Food Security. 79 REVATHI, K and SUGUNA, S Towards achieving food security. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012) ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY 80 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Saving on costs. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.8.2012) ** - Keywords 16

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Gives an opinion on the reports about Maruti Suzuki's planning to shift its Gurgaon plant to Gujarat. ** Industrial Development-Automobile Industry. -LEATHER INDUSTRY 81 SRINIVASAN, G Best foot forward. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.92-94 Focuses on the fortunes of India's leather industry. ** Industrial Development-Leather Industry. -SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 82 UMA, K and SAHAYARAJ, A Role of small-scale industries. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.38-39 ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries. INTERNATIONAL LAW -MARITIME LAW 83 PERLEZ, Jane Beijing flexing muscles over South China Sea. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.8.2012) Comments on China's plan to control all of the South China Sea. ** International Law-Maritime Law. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(ARGENTINA-UNITED KINGDOM) 84 CHERIAN, John For Falklands oil. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.61-63 Throws light on the relations between Argentina and United Kingdom on the 30th anniversary of British Colonization over Falkland Islands of Argentina. ** International Relations-(Argentina-United Kingdom). ** - Keywords 17

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 85 KHUSHWANT SINGH We must create new bonds of friendship with Pakistan. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.496), 2012 (1.8.2012): P.16-18 ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 86 CHERIAN, John Moving closer. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.58-60 Analyses growing relationship between India and the United States on the military and other fronts. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(IRAN-ISREAL) 87 ROSE, Dennis B Slowing Israel's march to war. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.8.2012) Throws light on Israel's political stand on Iran's nuclear programme. ** International Relations-(Iran-Isreal). -(SYRIA-UNITED STATES) 88 LANDLER, Mark Obama threatens force against Syria. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.8.2012) Throws light on the poltical and diplomatic tension between Syria and United States. ** International Relations-(Syria-United States). -DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE-(INDIA) 89 THAROOR, Shashi Our diplomatic deficit. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.8.2012) Necessitates to bring reform in Indian Foreign Services in wake of diplomatic challenges faced by the Ministry of External Affairs. ** International Relations-Diplomatic and Consular Service-(India). ** - Keywords 18

-FOREIGN POLICY-(PAKISTAN) 90 SEEMA MUSTAFA Pak changing tack. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(30.8.2012) Critically evaluates Pakistan's foreign policy towards India. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(Pakistan). -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 91 MEHTA, Ashok K Nothing is strategic about these heights. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.8.2012) Gives opinion on the demilitarisation of Siachen glacier. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-Pakistan). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-NEUTRALS AND NEUTRALITY 92 CHAULIA, Sreeram Who NAM I? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.8.2012) NAM: Non Aligned Movement. Gives a critical view on the relevance of the Non Aligned Movement in present geo-political condition. ** International Relations-Regional alliances and Pacts- Neutrals and Neutrality. 93 GANGULY, Sumit Future of an illusion. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(27.8.2012) Throws light on the expectations from the meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Tehran. ** International Relations-Regional alliances and Pacts- Neutrals and Neutrality. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT 94 RAJPUT, Sumati Meeting India's unemployment challenges. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.18), 2012 (16.8.2012): P.31-33 ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment. ** - Keywords 19

LAW AND JUSTICE -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT 95 SACHAR, Rajindar Mercy petitions vis-a-vis death penalty. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): P.4-5 Raises questions on the disposal of 35 mercy petitions by the President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil just before her retirement. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment. -JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 96 IYER, V R Krishna Judicial appointments and disappointments. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.8.2012) Gives a critical view on the judicial appointment system ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Reforms-(India). -LEGAL PROFESSION 97 SARKAR, Sonia Offence against the defence. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(29.8.2012) Reveals the plight of the lawyers representing the case of terror suspects. ** Law and Justice-Legal Profession. MASS MEDIA 98 SEN, Uttam Communications-2:If the basics are in place, the rest will follow. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.25-31 ** Mass Media. 99 SEN, Uttam Communications:Idea, History as human agency. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(21.7.2012): P.27-34 Discusses about the role of media in society. ** Mass Media. ** - Keywords 20

-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 100 BURMAN, Rachna Last mile neutrality imperative. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.8.2012) Comments on the proposed restrictions on competitive media industry. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. 101 SWAMI, Praveen In a triumph of lies, a lesson for the mass media. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.8.2012) Observes that the mass media needs to regain its legitimacy as a source of credible information in the wake of recent panic created among Northeastern people. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics; Internet. MIGRATION -(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 102 CHETHAN KUMAR Anatomy of an exodus. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.8.2012) Deals with exodus of north-east people from Bangalore. ** Migration-(India-North East Region). 103 KIKON, Dolly Home is hardly the best. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.8.2012) Gives opinion on the panic among the North East people living in major Indian. ** Migration-(India-North East Region). 104 PINTO, Ambrose Befriend people of North-East and make them feel secure. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.8.2012) Calls for an urgent need to stop the mass exodus of the North-East people living in Bangalore. ** Migration-(India-North East Region). 105 RADHAKRISHNAN, Arvind People of North-East suffer from socio-cultural disconnect. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.8.2012) Deals with fleeing of North-East people from different ** - Keywords 21

MIGRATION -(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) cities of India. ** Migration-(India-North East Region). -IMMIGRATION-(INDIA) 106 IYER MITRA, Abhijit Beware the climate of change. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.8.2012) Discusses various socio-economic and political problems arisen due to illegal immigration in India. ** Migration-Immigration-(India). 107 JEBARAJ, Priscilla Legal aliens in their own land. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.8.2012) Raises concern over the exodus of North East people from the major cities of India. ** Migration-Immigration-(India). 108 KALYANI SHANKAR N.E. exodus reflects lack of integration. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(19.8.2012) NE: North East. ** Migration-Immigration-(India). MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL 109 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria End discretionary allocations in coal and everything else TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.8.2012) Exposes the pitfalls of ministerial discretion in allocating coal blocks. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 110 AKBAR, M J Price of a womb. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.8.2012) Comments on coal mine allocation scam in India. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 111 HALARNKAR, Samar India in the dark. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.8.2012) ** - Keywords 22

MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL Expresses concern over shaky economy due to various governance and developmental crisis in India with special reference to allocation of coal blocks. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 112 JAITELY, Arun Defending the indefensible. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(28.8.2012) Demands to cancel the discretionary coal block allotment in the wake of alleged coal scams. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 113 RAJESH SINGH With face blackened, UPA tries whitewash. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Comments on coal mine allocation scam. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 114 SALMAN KHURSHID Asking the wrong questions. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.8.2012) Comments on the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on allocation of coal blocks. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Appropriation and Expenditure; Corruption. 115 SEN, Sandip Mines are reared, not auctioned. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.8.2012) Suggests the Government to allocate mines on yearly basis in the wake of coal mines allocation scam. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. 116 SHALINI SINGH Earth beneath its feet. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.8.2012) Comments on coal scam in India. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal. 117 YECHURY, Sitaram It's black days ahead. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.8.2012) Comments on the irregularities noticed in coal block allocations during the tenure of United Progressive ** - Keywords 23

MINES AND MINERALS -MINERALS-COAL Alliance-II Government. ** Mines and Minerals-Minerals-Coal; Corruption. PARLIAMENT -EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 118 STRAUSS, Andrew and FALK, Richard Towards a global Parliament. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.8.2012) Focuses on the role of European Parliament within European Union boundaries. ** Parliament-European Parliament. -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) 119 HOODA, Deepender Setting a record in disruption. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Blames opposition party for disrupting Parliamentary proceedings regularly. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 120 VERGHESE, B G Politics of disruptions. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.8.2012) Criticises Bharatiya Janata Party for regular disruption of Parliamentary proceedings. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). -LEGISLATORS-(INDIA) 121 GHOSE, Bhaskar Looking for values. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.95-96 Expresses concern over the lack of moral values and principles among the new political leaders. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India). ** - Keywords 24

PETROLEUM -OIL 122 PARIKH, Kirit Driving the wrong way. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(31.8.2012) Suggests the Government to stop subsidising diesal cars. ** Petroleum-Oil; Subsidies. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 123 DALIP SINGH and ATHRADY, Ajith Internet governance and right to speech. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.8.2012) ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights. -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 124 SHARMA, Narendra Two parts of PM's ' Plural India'. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.29), 2012(7.7.2012): P.3-5 Examines critically the Work-report of the UPA-II Government's achievements for the year 2011-12 released recently by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 125 CHANAKYA With friends like didi. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.8.2012) Comments on the style of governance of Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government-(India West Bengal). -POLITICAL AGITATION-(INDIA) 126 BEURIA, S T Panda's sacking widens naxal divide. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.8.2012) Comments on Communist Party of India (Maoist)'s decision to sack senior Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda. ** - Keywords 25

-POLITICAL AGITATION-(INDIA) ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(India). -POLITICAL AGITATION-(INDIA-PUNJAB) 127 GUPTA, Kanchan Dreamers of Khalistan still ground and active. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.8.2012) Raises concern over media reports regarding rising of Khalistan Liberation Organisation in Canada. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(India- Punjab). -POLITICAL AGITATION-(TIBET) 128 MAZUMDAR, Aurobindo Self-immolation as political weapon. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.8.2012) Raises concern over the rise in self immolation bid by Tibetan monks in recent times. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(Tibet). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) 129 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Egypt's brothers and new Middle East. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.19-21 Analyses the impact of Mohammed Morsi's election as President of Egypt on the geopolitics of the Middle East. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). 130 JANSEEN, Michael Morsi's successful coup against military. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.8.2012) Expresses views on the election of Mohammad Morsi as President of Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 131 MISHRA, Pankaj Chasing an illusion. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(16.8.2012) ** - Keywords 26

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) Describes various aspects of economic and political model of India after Sixty Five Years of Independence. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 132 NAYAR, Kuldip Hindutva versus regionalism. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.29), 2012(7.7.2012): P.17-18 Contemplates the political situation in India in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 133 PANDEY, Somjay Name changing game on in UP. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.8.2012) UP: Uttar Pradesh. Gives a critical view on the politics on renaming of districts in Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAPAN) 134 PANDA, Rajaram Return of volatility to Japan's politics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.8.2012) Gives a critical view on Japan's political condition. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Japan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 135 Leaders betray Nepal's revolution. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.18), 2012 (16.8.2012): P.35-37 Expresses concern over continuing political instability in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 136 NAYAR, Kuldip Gilani's sacrifice and loyalty. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): ** - Keywords 27

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) P.5-6 Comments on the confrontation between the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and the Supreme Court in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). 137 TAREAK A RATHAR and ADFAR RASHID SHAH Of Gilani's exit and the culture of Pakistan's political instability. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): P.7-9 Comments critically on the current political situation in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA) 138 SMADJA, Claude Real politik in Syria. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.8.2012) Throws light on the power struggle in Syria in the wake of ongoing civil war. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria). -POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARTIYA JANATA PARTY 139 NIHAL SINGH, S BJP beginning to show its true colour. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(29.8.2012) Gives a critical view on Bhartiya Janata Party's recent political stand on various national issues. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bhartiya Janata Party. -POLITICAL PARTIES-COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA(MARXIST) 140 BASU, Nitya Gopal People's expectations from the Left. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.22-24 CPI(M)-Communist Party of India(Marxist). ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Communist Party of India(Marxist). ** - Keywords 28

-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 141 MITRA, Kusum UPA caught in its own web. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.8.2012) UPA: United Progressive Alliance. Criticises Congress led Government for targetting sections of the social media. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Internet. -POLITICAL STRUGGLE-(INDIA-ASSAM) 142 PATHAK, Suryasikha Ethnic violence in Bodoland. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.34), 2012 (25.8.2012): P.19-23 Expresses concern over continuing ethnic violence in Assam. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggle-(India- Assam). -POLITICAL STRUGGLE-(SUDAN) 143 NATSIOS, Andrew War, war and more war for Sudan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.8.2012) Deals with ongoing civil war in Sudan against President Omar al-Bashir. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggle-(Sudan). -POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA) 144 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria CAG, SC, EC: Institutions up in arms. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.8.2012) Highlights the role of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Supreme Court and Election Commission in saving democracy. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (India); Comptroller and Auditor General; Supreme Court; Election Commission. 145 ROY, Aruna Let's not create artificial barriers. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.8.2012) ** - Keywords 29

-POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA) Emphasises the need for coordination between the civil society and the political class to save democracy. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (India); Civil Society. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION 146 BHATIA, Sidharth DJ Anna-Ramdev and the corruption remix. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDRABAD), 2012(19.8.2012) Deals with Anna Hazare's mass movement against corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 147 GUPTA, Shekhar Coal vs. coalition. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Commnets on various allegations of corruption charges against Indian National Congress Party led coalition Government during its 2

nd tenure in office.

** Public Administration-Corruption. 148 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Dealing with corruption. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.8.2012) Gives suggestions to control rising corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 149 NAYAR, Kuldip Battle has just begun. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(17.8.2012) Comments on the movements against corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 150 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Empowering the poor. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.8.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to curb corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 151 RAO, Ramesh At the mad widow's wedding. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) ** - Keywords 30

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION Holds an opinion about Anna Hazare's led mass movement against corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 152 SENGUPTA, Rupa Mind your revolutionary language. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(24.8.2012) Raises concern over languages used by Team Anna Hazare's anti-corruption crusaders. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 153 VENU, M K Mass movement, did you say? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI)), 2012(20.8.2012) Gives opinion on Anna Hazare's led mass movement against corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 154 YADAV, Yogendra Imaging a new national politics. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(22.8.2012) Expresses views on the impact of Anna Hazare and his team's mass movement against corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Corruption. -CRIME AND CRIMINALS-CYBER CRIMES 155 BHATTACHARJEE, Subimal It's free, but with some restrictions. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Emphasises the need for the Government to announce national cyber security policy so as to monitor the offensive contents on internet. ** Public Administration-Crime and Criminals-Cyber Crimes Internet. -DISASTER MANAGEMENT 156 REVATHI, K Need for disaster management. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.41-42 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. ** - Keywords 31

-LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 157 BANERJEE, Biswajeet Lawlessness creeps back in UP. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.8.2012) Criticises Akhilesh Yadav led Government's failure to restore law and order condition in Uttar Pradesh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE 158 KOTWAL, Navaz and DARUWALA, Maja Police accountability. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(26.8.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 159 TREHAN, Madhu Bending over backwards. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Criticises the response of police to the violence at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA) 160 SEEMA MUSTAFA Violent strategy. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(24.8.2012) Argues that political parties are responsible for riots in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ASSAM) 161 BARUAH, Rohini Kumar Tracing roots of ethnic violence in BTAD. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.8.2012) BTAD: Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 162 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Folly of exclusion. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.8.2012) Raises concern over the panic among Northeasterners living in various parts of India in the wake of ongoing ethnic violence in Assam. ** - Keywords 32

-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-ASSAM) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 163 DUTT, Barkha Starting the fire. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.8.2012) Expresses concern over recent ethnic violence witnessed in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 164 MANDER, Harsh Hate begets hate. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.8.2012) Expresses concern over rise in communal violence in Assam ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 165 PHADNIS, Aditi To fracture a state. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.8.2012) Discusses the reasons behind recent ethnic violences erupted in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 166 SAIKIA, Pahi BTAD violence: causes and implications. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.8.2012) BTAD: Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District. Deals with ethnic violence in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). 167 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Allowed to festeo. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.8.2012) Deals with ethnic conflict in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Assam). -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 168 TIWARI, Shivanand Ember will singe. INDIAN EXPPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.8.2012) ** - Keywords 33

-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) Assesses the impact of judgement given in the Naroda Patiya riot case in Gujarat on Indian politics. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Gujarat). -LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(MYANMAR) 169 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Plight of the Rohingyas. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.496), 2012 (1.8.2012): P.21-22 Expresses concern over the Rohingya Muslim-Buddhists riots at Rakhian State in Myanmar. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(Myanmar). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 170 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar Terror at the end of the tunnel? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDRABAD), 2012(21.8.2012) Gives opinion on implications of discovering a tunnel from Pakistan crossing into India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) 171 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Douse the fire now. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.8.2012) Emphasises the need to strictly deal with terrorism in the wake of recent bomb blast in Mumbai. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN) 172 AYESHA SIDDIQA Kamra reiteration. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Gives opinion on recent terror attack on the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). ** - Keywords 34

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-CHHATTISGARH) 173 PINTO, Ambrore Chhattisgarh massacre:State terror, human rights and Naxalites. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Chhattisgarh). 174 RAWAT, Vidya Bhushan Bloodbath at Sarkeguda. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): P.13-15 Expresses concern over the killings of innocent Adivasis in village Sarkeguda of Chhattisgarh during Government- led anti Maoists Operation. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Chhattisgarh). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 175 MOHANTY, Bidyut Panchayat election results and their meaning for the Assembly poll. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.30), 2012(14.7.2012): P.18-20 ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. -PRESIDENT-(INDIA) 176 RAKSHIT, Nirmalendu Bikash Not a powder-puff. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.8.2012) Expresses views on the constitutional importance of the President. ** Public Administration-President-(India). 177 SRIVASTAVA, Vivek Kumar History and politics of Indian Presidents. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.9-13 ** Public Administration-President-(India). -PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA) 178 GURINDER SINGH Challenges ahead. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.18), 2012 (16.8.2012): P.9-13 ** - Keywords 35

-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA) Focuses on the challenges before Sushil Kumar Shinde, the Union Minister for Home Affairs. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-Cabinet-(India). -WHISTLE BLOWERS 179 SANYAL, Kaushiki Speaking without fear. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.8.2012) Discusses about Whistle Blowers Protection Bill 2011. ** Public Administration-Whistle Blowers. PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-RABIES 180 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay Rabid dependence on unreliable data. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.8.2012) Gives a critical view on World Health Organisation's report on deaths due to rabies in India. ** Public Health-Diseases-Rabies. -DRUGS 181 RAMACHANDRAN, R Toxic nexus. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.8-16 Brings into focus the malpractices prevalent in the process of drugs-approval. ** Public Health-Drugs; Hospitals; Pharmaceutical Industry. -MEDICAL RESEARCH 182 RAJALAKSHMI, T K Trial markets. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.26-28 Expresses concern over the prevailing practice of unethical drug trials in India. ** Public Health-Medical Research; Medical Ethics. ** - Keywords 36

-NUCLEAR MEDICINE 183 BRODY, Jane Radiation soars with risk often neglected. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.8.2012) Throws light on the benefits and risks of nuclear medicines. ** Public Health-Nuclear Medicine. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 184 MAZUMDAR SHAW, Kiran Healing touch needed. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.8.2012) Applauds the Government's decision to provide essential free drugs, to all needy persons. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). 185 RAMACHANDRAN, R Public health crisis. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.4-6 Discusses some of the key areas requiring urgent regulatory reforms to reverse the current widespread unregulated commercialisation of health care in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). 186 SHYAMPRASAD, K M Waiting for a law. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.29-32 Expresses concern over the Government's ineptitude in enacting the right kind of Bills to safeguard health care standards in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -COPYRIGHT 187 RANA SIDDIQUI ZAMAN Different tune. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.100-104 Analyses merits and demerits of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012. ** Publishers and Publishing-Copyright. ** - Keywords 37

PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -COPYRIGHT 188 VENKATESAN, V Digital-era rights. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.13), 2012(13.7.2012): P.97-99 Discusses the salient features of the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012. ** Publishers and Publishing-Copyright. RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-HAJ 189 JOGINDER SINGH Secular Government splurges on religion. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.8.2012) Gives opinion on Supreme Court's direction to end Haj subsidy. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Haj. -RELIGION AND STATE-(PAKISTAN) 190 JAYARAM, Rajiv Blasphemy in Pakistan. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.8.2012) ** Religion-Religion and State-(Pakistan). 191 JOSHUA, Anita Growing intolerance. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.8.2012) Deals with harassment of minority Hindus living in Pakistan. ** Religion-Religion and State-(Pakistan). 192 REHMAN, J A Perils of intolerance. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDRABAD), 2012(17.8.2012) Highlights the plight of Hindu minority community living in Pakistan. ** Religion-Religion and State-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 38

RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 193 AHIRRAO, Jitendra Brief scanning of MGNREGA. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.9), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.33-36 MNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act. Assesses the progress of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act during the year 2006-07 to 2011- 12. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. 194 ROY, Aruna and DEY, Nikhil Much more than a survival scheme. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.8.2012) Evaluates the performance of Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) Project. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS 195 PANI, Harsh V Time to get over Fukushima. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.8.2012) Holds an opinion that despite risks, nuclear power plant is necessary for energy security and environmentally sustainable growth. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants. -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 196 MERCHANT, Hozefa Of course, there is a foreign hand. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.8.2012) Gives a critical view on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's allegation on protests against Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(India-Tamil Nadu). 197 VOMBATKERE, S G Government, leave these kids alone. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.8.2012) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(India-Tamil Nadu). ** - Keywords 39

-ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(JAPAN) 198 TABUCHI, Hiroko Anti-nuclear protests in Japan grow. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.8.2012) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(Japan). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR REACTORS 199 Concerns at safety of imported reactors. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.11), 2012(Aug, 2012): P.11-12 Expresses concern by the Communist Party of India(Marxist) about the safety of imported reactors for nuclear power plants to be set up in the country. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Reactors; Atomic Power Plants. -COMPUTERS-INTERNET 200 GUPTA, Monobina Mobility of information. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.8.2012) Raises concern over regulation of social media. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 201 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy No sense of belonging. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.8.2012) Expresses concern over technology driven fear-filled exodus of Northeasterners in India. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet; Violences and Disorders-(India-North East Region). 202 KANJIWAL, Pratik Virtual fires. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.8.2012) Suggests social media to regulate itself in wake of recent rumours and panic created among Northeastern people living in various parts of India through internet. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 203 MAJUMDAR, Abhijit Hanging the hashtag. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.8.2012) ** - Keywords 40

-COMPUTERS-INTERNET Comments on the proposed blocking of social media network ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 204 MAZUMDAR, Aurobindo Social media : boon or bane? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.8.2012) ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 205 THAROOR, Shashi Living with the genie called social media. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(31.8.2012) Focuses on the debate relating to regulation of social networking sites. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR 206 THUKRAL GANGULY, Enakshi Finally, the will for the right ban. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(31.8.2012) Gives opinion on the Cabinet Committee's proposal to ban on employing children under 14 years in hazardous occupations. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour. -CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD 207 SEN, Sonkar Missing girl child. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.8.2012) Raises concern over the issues of missing girl child. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child. -CIVIL SOCIETY 208 GUPTA, Dipankar Nowhere to go crowd. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.8.2012) Focuses on the similarities in both agitations led by workers of Maruti Suzuki's car plant at Manesar in Haryana and Anna Hazare's at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Civil Society. ** - Keywords 41

-HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 209 MANDER, Harsh Resisting exclusion. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.19(No.496), 2012 (1.8.2012): P.25-26 Focuses on the new features to be included in a proposed law to protect the rights of the persons with disability. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. -RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA) 210 DUTTA, Bhaskar Hurrying will not help. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(28.8.2012) Holds an opinion about the Government's proposal for job reservation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). 211 KRISHNAN, P S Reservations for Muslims in India: A step for inclusive development. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.33), 2012 (18.8.2012): P.60-65 ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India); Minorities. 212 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Quicksand of caste. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.8.2012) Debates over reservation in promotions. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). -SENIOR CITIZENS 213 ARULAPPAN Changing society and the elderly people: Identifying reasons for mushrooming aged homes in India, P.153-159, in. JANETIUS, S T AND OTHERS(ED): HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE ON ELDERLY PEOPLE, 2012 Delhi, Discovery Publishing House Private Limited. ** Social Policy and Planning-Senior Citizens. 214 HEPHZIBAH, R Ransom Ruth and SELVI, V Darling Financial abuses of the elderly, P.108-125, in. JANETIUS, S T AND OTHERS(ED): HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE ON ELDERLY PEOPLE, 2012 Delhi, Discovery Publishing House Private Limited. ** Social Policy and Planning-Senior Citizens. ** - Keywords 42

-SENIOR CITIZENS 215 JOHN SUNDARA RAJ Last steps of life the most painful: Origin and evaluation of natural-law and human rights, P.14-24, in. JANETIUS, S T AND OTHERS(ED): HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE ON ELDERLY PEOPLE, 2012 Delhi, Discovery Publishing House Private Limited. Discusses the problems of elderly people in modern society, particularly the issues concerning to violation of their human rights. ** Social Policy and Planning-Senior Citizens. 216 NAWAL P SINGH Spaces of elderly people in urban Delhi, P.138-144, in. JANETIUS, S T AND OTHERS(ED): HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE ON ELDERLY PEOPLE, 2012 Delhi, Discovery Publishing House Private Limited. Describes the current scenario of elderly people in the Indian Capital Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Senior Citizens. -WOMEN 217 KARAT, Brinda Where the mind should have no fear. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.8.2012) Demands to remove ambiguities in the legal definition of Sexual Harassment of Women at the workplace(Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2010. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN 218 VAKIL, Sunita Crime against women on the rise. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.18), 2012 (16.8.2012): P.26-28 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women. -WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION-(INDIA) 219 CHHIBBER, Bharti Major power with no place for women? MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.31), 2012(21.7.2012): P.30-32 Expresses concern over the poor condition of women in India. ** - Keywords 43

-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION-(INDIA) ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition- (India). -WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION-(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) 220 ELTAHAWY, Mona Why do they hate us? FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(May, 2012): P.64-70 Raises concern over prevailing gender discrimination in Arab countries. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Social Condition- (United Arab Emirates). -WOMEN-WOMEN AND EMPOWERMENT 221 SUNEETHA, A Between haquq and taaleem: Muslim women's activism in contemporary Hyderabad. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.34), 2012 (25.8.2012): P.57-63 Applauds the role of Muslim women's activism in crafting a new ethics for modern Muslim women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Empowerment Minorities. -WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 222 VERVEER, Malanne Why women are a foreign policy issue: Seriously guys. FOREIGN POLICY (WASHINGTON), 2012(May, 2012): P.90-91 Discusses the issue of advancing the status of women around the world. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment. SPORTS 223 KOM, Mary Of dull jacks and Jills. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.8.2012) Stresses on the need to campaign for demanding public playgrounds for children. ** Sports. ** - Keywords 44

-OLYMPIC GAMES 224 ANAND, Swarn Kumar Third World in Indian sports. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.8.2012) Examines critically India's performance in London Olympic Games. ** Sports-Olympic Games. 225 HALARNKAR, Samar Reaching the dream. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.8.2012) Emphasises the need to learn more in sports so as to win atleast Twenty Five Olympic medals by the year 2020. ** Sports-Olympic Games. 226 MUKHERJEE, Paresh Nath Indian is actually getting better. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.8.2012) Comments on India's performance in London Olympics 2012. ** Sports-Olympic Games. 227 SUJATA B SHAKEEL Dow hath tainted the Olympics. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.8.2012) Criticises Indian political parties for not making efforts to block the sponsorship of Dow Company in London Olympic Games in the light of Bhopal Gas tragedy episode. ** Sports-Olympic Games; Industrial Hazards. TRANSPORT -WATER TRANSPORT-SHIPPING 228 SATYA SUNDARAM, I Shipping seeks stimulus. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.10), 2012(Jul, 2012): P.14-16 Calls for an urgent need to take immediate action to save Indian shipping industry. ** Transport-Water Transport-Shipping. ** - Keywords 45

WATER MANAGEMENT -WATER CONSERVATION-(INDIA) 229 SRIRAJ, Kota Clean way to tackle water woes. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.8.2012) Suggests the measures for water conservation. ** Water Management-Water Conservation-(India). ** - Keywords 46