Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVIII 16-31 December 2012 No.24

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH-(INDIA) 1 TODHUNTER, Colin Deadly GM food. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.12.2012) GM: Genetically Modified. Raises concern over the poor health impact of Genetically Modified foods on animal. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research-(India). -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA) 2 MENON, Sreelatha State's clean up act. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.12.2012) Deals with hopes arisen from new Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India). BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-GADKARI, NITIN 3 BAVADAM, Lyla Spoilt child. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.35-36 Comments on the political fall of Bharatiya Janata Party President, Nitin Gadkari. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GADKARI, Nitin; Bharatiya Janata Party. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 4 BHARAT BHUSHAN Vote for greater glory of Modi? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(21.12.2012) Observes the political condition of Narendra Modi in the wake of Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 5 GUPTA, Shekhar Modi and the art of the sell. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) ** - Keywords 1

-POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA Examines the economic growth and development in Gujarat under the leadership of Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 6 KALRA, Rajesh Why Narendra Modi is good for Muslims. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Acknowledges the administrative and political skills of Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 7 MAHAJAN, Gurpreet Distance to Delhi. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister of India in coming Lok Sabha elections. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 8 MISRA, Leena Modi in fast forward. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Comments on Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi's victory in State Legislative Assembly election. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. -POLITICAL LEADERS-NEHRU, JAWAHARLAL 9 MUHAMMAD TAJUDDIN Nehru's vision of Asia and Asian identity: An intersectional foray. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.48), 2012(17.11.2012): P.23-26 ** Biographies-Political Leaders-NEHRU, Jawaharlal. -POLITICAL LEADERS-VAJPAYEE, ATAL BIHARI 10 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Leader of substance. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.12.2012) Recollects the contribution of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India, in laying the foundation of transforming economic policy. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-VAJPAYEE, Atal Bihari. ** - Keywords 2

-PROMINENT PERSONS-RAVI SHANKAR 11 GUPTA, Amlan Das In memoriam. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.12.2012) Pays tribute to Indian music maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. 12 GUPTA, Kanchan Rock star of Hindustani classical music. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.12.2012) Acknowledges the contribution of Pandit Ravi Shankar to Indian music. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-RAVI SHANKAR. CENSUS AND POPULATION -SURROGATE MOTHER 13 PURKAYASTHA, Bondana and SCHWATZMAN, Jayme Mother-work and the work of mothers: Contemporary globalization and the labour of poor women, P.94-112, in. DASGUPTA, SAMIR AND OTHERS (ED): WOMEN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH GLOBALIZATION, 2012 Kolkata, Frontpage. Examines the commodification of motherhood in a globalised era in the context of new trend of surrogate mothers. ** Census and Population-Surrogate Mother. COMMERCE -CONSUMER PROTECTION 14 PUSHPA GIRIMAJI Restore our rights. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.12.2012) Contemplates the Government must seek review of a court order for suing telecom companies in consumer courts. ** Commerce-Consumer Protection. -INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER PROTECTION 15 DEORAS, Neha Pandey Consumer courts show the way. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.12.2012) Throws light on some of the important judgements given by the consumer courts in 2012. ** - Keywords 3

-INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER PROTECTION ** Commerce-Internal Trade-Consumer Protection. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA) 16 DHAR, Biswajit and Others India's Bilateral Investment agreements: Time to review. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.52), 2012 (29.12.2012): P.113-120 Highlights provisions of India's Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements enabling foreign investors to win cases in international tribunals. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-ASEAN) 17 Boosting trade with Asean. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.19-20 Emphasises the need to boost India's trade with Association of South East Asian Nations. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-ASEAN). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-IMPORTS 18 BHAGWATI, Jaimini Lure of gold. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.12.2012) Assesses the impact of India's gold imports on its economy. ** Commerce-International Trade-Imports; Gold. COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA) 19 SC criticizes 'Casual' Government approach to 2G auction. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.2-3 ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India); Supreme Court; 2G Telecom Spectrum. ** - Keywords 4

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET 20 China's 3.2 Trillion headache. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.5-6 Highlights the implications of the downgrade of Standard and Poor, the United States financial market on China's foreign reserves in the United States Treasury bonds. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market; International Trade-(China-United States). 21 Escalating risks ahead. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.4-5 Highlights the impact of poor performance of the Standard and Poor, the United States financial market on stock markets in emerging economies. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market. -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET-SEBI 22 Rating agencies and markets. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.5), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.19-20 Raises question over the credibility of Indian credit rating agencies. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market-SEBI. DEFENCE -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 23 Delhi , Beijing at odds over maps in Chinese passports. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.5), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.28-29 Focuses on the strategic relations between India and China. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-MYANMAR) 24 BARUAH, Sanjib Keep the guard up. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) ** - Keywords 5

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-MYANMAR) Contemplates to secure Indo-Myanmar border so as to tackle insurgency. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Myanmar). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(PAKISTAN-UNITED STATES) 25 HIRO, Dilip Washington's Pakistan meltdown. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.46), 2012(3.11.2012): P.4-6; 10 Discusses the prospect of strategic partnership between the United States and Pakistan after the United States's withdrawl from Afghanistan. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Pakistan-United States). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA) 26 BINDU ANANTH and MOR, Nachiket New look at priority lending. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.12.2012) Suggests Government to revisit priority sector lending for more effective financial inclusion. ** Economic Growth-(India). 27 Economic, social and political crisis sharpening in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.1-2 ** Economic Growth-(India). 28 FELDSTEIN, Martin 2013: India's second wind. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Speculates over the economic growth in India in 2013. ** Economic Growth-(India). 29 RAO, S L Time to dig deeper. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(24.12.2012) Gives a critical view on recent initiatives taken by the Government on economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-(India). 30 SUBRAMANIAN, Arvind 2013: P Chindambaram's year. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) ** - Keywords 6

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA) Suggests the Union Minister to focus on fiscal consolidation to restore Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-(India). -(INDIA-GUJARAT) 31 SEN, Antara Dev Peek into Modi's Gujarat. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(22.12.2012) Evaluates critically socio-economic condition under Bharatiya Janata Party's regime in Gujarat. ** Economic Growth-(India-Gujarat). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPEAN UNION) 32 Fiddling with fire across the globe. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.6-7 Expresses concern over deepening recession in Euro zone. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(European Union). -ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA) 33 AYYANAR, G Impact of economic reforms on the structural changes in indian economy. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.25-28 ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 34 GHOSH, Jayati Demonising dissent. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.43-44 Focuses on public dissappointment with the United Progressive Alliance Government's economic policies, particularly Foreign Direct Investment policy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India); Foreign Direct Investment. 35 India's state capability deficit. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.8-9 Emphasises the need to improve the Government's policy on ** - Keywords 7

-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA) economic development. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-ASEAN) 36 GODREJ, Adi B Reigniting bonds of friendship. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(24.12.2012) Focuses on the strengthening of economic reforms between India and the Association of South East Asian Nations. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-ASEAN). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 37 MAHAPATRA, Chintamani Emerging triangle. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.12.2012) Throws light on the emerging economic relations between India, China and the United States. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-China). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 38 Second coming of Obama. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.6-7 Discusses the impact of Barack Obama's re-election to the post of President of the United States, on India's economic reforms. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-United States). -SUBSIDIES 39 MALIK, Ashok When rights are wrong. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Focuses on the judicious use of subsidies being granted by the Government. ** Economic Growth-Subsidies. ** - Keywords 8

EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 40 GOSWAMI, Dulumoni Higher education a commodity? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(28.12.2012) Gives a critical view on commercialisation of higher education in India. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). 41 PHUKAN, Prabani E-education: The new phase. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.12.2012) Holds an opinion that Electronic-education is the only way to make India a knowledge based society. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). -HIGHER EDUCATION-(INDIA) 42 SARMA, Prabin Ch World class university in India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.12.2012) Raises concern over the lack of world class ranking University in India. ** Education-Higher Education-(India). ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 43 CHANAKYA Winning.....it's the only thing. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.12.2012) Highlights the reasons behind victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 44 DASGUPTA, Swapan Towards greater heights. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(21.12.2012) Evaluates the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections under the leadership of Narendra Modi. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 45 GURINDER SINGH Litmus test for Modi. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.24), 2012 ** - Keywords 9

ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) (16.12.2012) Focuses on the challenges ahead for Narendra Modi to win the forthcoming Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 46 MALIK, Ashok Rise of Modi 2.0 TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.12.2012) Applauds the victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat); Bharatiya Janata Party. 47 MANOJ, C L Modi: The spin and the plot. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.12.2012) Evaluates the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections under the leadership of Narendra Modi. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 48 PADGAONKAR, Dileep After the verdict. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.12.2012) Assesses the victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat); Bharatiya Janata Party. 49 SAMBRANI, Shreekant Gujarat referendum. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the outcome of Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). 50 SAMBRANI, Shreekant Modi 3: Karma vs dharma. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(21.12.2012) Assesses Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections result. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). ** - Keywords 10

ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 51 SANGHVI, Vir Onto the next campaign. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.12.2012) Applauds the victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Gujarat). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-HIMACHAL PRADESH) 52 NAYAR, Kuldip Gain one, lose one. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(21.12.2012) Evaluates Legislative Assembly elections result of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Himachal Pradesh). ENERGY -ELECTRICITY-(INDIA) 53 AGRAWALA, Banmali Reliability precedes affordability. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.12.2012) Holds an opinion that reliable power supply should be a priority if tariffs can be raised with consumer consent. ** Energy-Electricity-(India). -ELECTRICITY-STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS 54 CHITNIS, Ashwini and Others Bailing out unaccountability. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.51), 2012 (22.12.2012): P.22-25 Discusses the financial restructuring plan of Centre for the State electricity distribution companies. ** Energy-Electricity-State Electricity Boards. -ENERGY RESOURCES-BIOFUEL 55 RILEY, Alan Shale revolution and geopolitics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.12.2012) Deals with shale gas revolution around the world. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Biofuel. ** - Keywords 11

ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 56 MENON, Meena Doha dithers on equity. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.12.2012) Comments on the outcome of United Nations Climate negotiations in Doha. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. 57 PACHAURI, R K What did Doha achieve? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.12.2012) Throws light on the outcome of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Doha in the context with India. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. 58 PANDE, Varad Beyond Doha: Renewing India's approach to climate negotiations. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(23.12.2012) Assesses the outcome of the Doha talks on climate change issues in context with India. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. -POLLUTION-AIR POLLUTION-(INDIA-DELHI) 59 MANDHANA, Niharika Air pollution makes Delhi struggle to control heavy smog. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(31.12.2012) ** Environment-Pollution-Air Pollution-(India-Delhi). FINANCE -CURRENCY AND COINAGE-MONETARY POLICY-(INDIA) 60 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Wrong time for jugaad. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Deals with Reserve Bank of India mid-quarter review of the monetary policy- 2012-13. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 12

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 61 CHOWDHURY, Prasenjit Lobbying to enter. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(22.12.2012) Gives an opinion to allow Foreign Direct Investment in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 62 KARMAKAR, Suparna FDI in retail is much ado about nothing. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 63 Let's not overrate foreign investment. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.14-16 Holds an opinion about the Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 64 PREMILA NAZARETH SATYANAND Now spring to defence. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the possibility of Foreign Direct Investment in military products in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). 65 SINHA, S K On way to being banana republic. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Holds an opinion that debate on Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail in Parliament has exposed lack of moral values in Indian politics. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector; Parliament-(India). 66 VISWAM, S FDI imponderables. JANATA (MUMBAI) , V.67(No.47), 2012(16.12.2012): P.1-2; 11 Deals with the issue of Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- ** - Keywords 13

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) (India); Retail Sector. 67 YADAV, Vineeta When lobbying is legal. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the lobbying for Foreign Direct Investment in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA-ASSAM) 68 KASHYAP, Tituraj FDI in retail and Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.12.2012) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Assesses the probable impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Assam's economic condition. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India-Assam); Retail Sector. -INFLATION-(INDIA) 69 SESHAN, A Can RBI keep the lid on inflation? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.12.2012) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Examines the efforts of Reserve Bank of India to curb inflation. ** Finance-Inflation-(India). FOOD -FOOD PRICES 70 BHATTACHARYYA, Dipankar First, the bad news. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Raises concern over the galloping food prices in India. ** Food-Food Prices; Inflation. ** - Keywords 14

-FOOD SECURITY 71 GAIHA, Raghav and KULKARNI, Veena S Decline in hunger? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Emphasises the need to strengthen the solidarity in the struggle against hunger and malnutrition on occassion of World Food Day on October 16. ** Food-Food Security. 72 SEN, Binayak Coming femine in India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.46), 2012(3.11.2012): P.7-9; 20 Discusses about the Government's wrong policies behind the prevailing problem of hunger in India with an emphasis to modify the Food Security Bill. ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -ENTERPRISES-JOINT SECTOR 73 DUTTA, Sagnik End of the Line? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.45-48 Raises questions on the feasibility of Public-Private Partnership model in infrastructure projects in India in the context of a dispute over Delhi Airport Metro Express Line. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Joint Sector; Metro Railways. -SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 74 AYYANAR, G Factors influencing consumer preferences for Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) products. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.25-28 ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(CHINA-UNITED STATES) 75 PAAL, Douglas H and HAENLE, Paul Sino-US ties need new approach. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.12.2012) ** - Keywords 15

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(CHINA-UNITED STATES) Deals with China-United States relations. ** International Relations-(China-United States). -(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 76 PARTHASARATHY, G Tough times call for more bold decisions. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.12.2012) Suggests India to help Afghanistan with military equipment also to bring peace and stability in the country. ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan). -(INDIA-ASEAN) 77 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Looking East optimally. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.12.2012) Throws light on the significance of the Association of South East Asian Nations in context with India's foreign policy. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). -(INDIA-CHINA) 78 NOORANI, A G Truth about 1962. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.4-20 Reiterates the facts about Indo-China war of 1962. ** International Relations-(India-China). 79 Relations with China at crucial juncture. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.24), 2012 (16.12.2012): P.35-36 ** International Relations-(India-China). -(INDIA-JAPAN) 80 BARU, Sanjaya Importance of Shinzo Abe. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.12.2012) Examines Indo-Japan relations in the wake of re-election of Shinzo Abe as new Prime Minister of Japan. ** - Keywords 16

-(INDIA-JAPAN) ** International Relations-(India-Japan). -(INDIA-MALDIVES) 81 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar Umbrage at Male uncalled for. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.12.2012) Assesses the reasons behind the diplomatic differences between India and Maldives. ** International Relations-(India-Maldives). -(INDIA-MYANMAR) 82 DHAR, M K India's stakes in a democratic Myanmar. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.24), 2012 (16.12.2012): P.30-32 ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). -(INDIA-NEPAL) 83 THAKUR, Atul K Friendship is a two-way street. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Deals with India-Nepal relations. ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 84 AIJAZUDDIN, F S Reluctant swallow. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.12.2012) Comments on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's expected visit to Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 85 AKBAR, M J Peace, but with justice. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.12.2012) Raises doubts on the motive behind Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik's recent visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). ** - Keywords 17

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 86 CHHIKARA, R S Time to get Gilgit-Baltistan back into contention. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.12.2012) Suggests that India should raise border issue of Gilgit- Baltistan with Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 87 MUKHERJEE, Mayuri He came, he scorned, he left. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.12.2012) Deals with Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik's forthcoming visit to India in the wake of India-Pakistan relations. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 88 PURI, Rajinder Malik's visit revealed. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(20.12.2012) Gives an opinion on Pakistan Interior Minister Abdul Rehman Malik's remarks on India's internal matter. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 89 RADHA KUMAR Beyond the rhetoric. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.12.2012) Focuses on the Pakistan's Interior Minister's visit to India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 90 SIBAL, Kanwal Going by the script. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) Highlights the reasons behind inviting Rehman Malik, Pakistan's Interior Minister, to India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 91 VAKIL, Sushil India must take Taliban threat seriously. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.24), 2012 (16.12.2012): P.33 ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). ** - Keywords 18

-(INDIA-RUSSIA) 92 PUTIN, Vladimir For Russia, deepening friendship with India is a top foreign policy priority. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.12.2012) ** International Relations-(India-Russia). -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 93 RAJA MOHAN, C Year of lassitude. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.12.2012) Gives suggestions on India's foreign policy in coming years. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA) 94 MAXWELL, Neville India-China dispute revisited: How it could be resolved. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.51), 2012 (22.12.2012): P.10-13 Focuses on the border disputes between India and China regarding Northeastern sector. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-China). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN 95 CHONGKITTAVORN, Kavi India's ASEAN strategy. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(18.12.2012) ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. Gives an opinion on India's approach to the Association of South East Asian Nations. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN. 96 RAJA MOHAN, C Dragon in the room. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.12.2012) Observes that Association of South East Asian Nations expects that India should play a bigger role in Asian security. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN. ** - Keywords 19

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN 97 SALMAN HAIDAR Sing a song at ASEAN. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(25.12.2012) Throws light on India's association with Association of South East Asian Nations. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN. LAW AND JUSTICE -CAPITAL PUNISHMENT-(INDIA) 98 BHATIA, Sidharth Our shame and prejudice. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(31.12.2012) Gives suggestions on demand for death penalty to rapist in India. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). 99 SACHAR, Rajindar Various questions on hanging issue. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.12.2012) Raises questions over the hanging of mumbai terror attack accused Ajmal Kasab. ** Law and Justice-Capital Punishment-(India). -LAW-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 100 DAS, Sharmistha Creamy layer among criminals. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(19.12.2012) Pleads to amend the concept of 'political prisoners', the status awarded under the West Bengal Correctional Service Act 1992 so as to prevent its misuse. ** Law and Justice-Law-(India-West Bengal). -LAW-CRIMINAL LAW 101 KARAT, Brinda Constant threat. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.12.2012) Emphasises the need to bring reforms in criminal justice system. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal Law; Judicial Reforms. ** - Keywords 20

-LAW-CRIMINAL LAW 102 SINGHVI, Abhishek Denial of justice. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.12.2012) Stresses on the need to bring reform in Indian Criminal Justice system. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal Law. -LEGAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 103 ANTONY, M J Invasive routes to truth. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the differences among judges on obtaining evidence using scientific methods of probe. ** Law and Justice-Legal reforms-(India). MASS MEDIA -MEDIA LAWS 104 BARMAN, Rachna Don't tie the media up in knots. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.12.2012) Emphasises the need to regulate the media by existing laws and rules rather than adding new regulations. ** Mass Media-Media Laws. -PRESS-PRESS AND STATE 105 NAYAR, Kuldip CJI and coverage of court cases. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.50(No.47), 2012(10.11.2012): P.9-10 CJI: Chief Justice of India. Discusses the Supreme Court's guidelines on the media coverage of court cases. ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State; Judiciary. -RADIO AND TELEVISION 106 SASHI KUMAR Stings, ratings and shootings. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.93-96 ** - Keywords 21

-RADIO AND TELEVISION Highlights the role of Television Rating Points behind the poor performance of Television news channels. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television; Press Ethics. MIGRATION -REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION-(INDIA) 107 SARKAR, Sonia Some refugees are more equal. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(26.12.2012) Demands for national law on refugees. ** Migration-Refugees and Rehabilitation-(India). PARLIAMENT -DISOLUTION-(INDIA) 108 VOMBATKERE, S G Dissolute Governments, disillusioned people. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.47), 2012(10.11.2012): P.4-5 Questions on the rationality behind the demand by Anna Hazare and retired army General V K Singh to dissolve the Parliament. ** Parliament-Disolution-(India). -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) 109 BHARDWAJ, Brij Parliament as house for debates and discussions need healing touch. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.24), 2012(1 6.12.2012): P.17-18 Raises concern over frequent disturbances in ongoing legislative business in Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). 110 BOSE, Ajoy From Maya to reality. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.12.2012) Focuses on Bahujan Samaj Party's supremo Mayawati's victory to get the quota in promotions bill passed in Rajya Sabha. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India); Rajya Sabha. ** - Keywords 22

PETROLEUM -OIL PRICES 111 GUHA THAKURTA, Parnjoy Fuel for serious thought. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(18.12.2012) Criticises Governments' tax policy on petroleum products. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 112 VENKATESAN, V Mixed signals. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.37-38 Discusses over the Government's decision to withdraw the proposed amendments to the Right to Information Act, 2005 ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right to Information. -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) 113 FOX, Liam Egypt on the brink. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.12.2012) Raises concern over the rise of Islamic fundametalism in Egyptian politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 114 SENGUPTA, Vivek In a democracy, what's wrong with lobbying? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.12.2012) Comments on the demand to regulate lobbying in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 115 VAJPEYI, Ananya All fall down. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(26.12.2012) Comments on mass protests against recent brutal rape in Delhi and its impact on indian polity. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Crime against Women-(India). ** - Keywords 23

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 116 SEEMA CHISTI special state. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Deals with Karnataka's poor political condition. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Karnataka). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAPAN) 117 FACKLER, Martin Political pendulum in a disgruntled Japan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.12.2012) Expresses concern over the poor political condition of Japan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Japan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SYRIA) 118 CHERIAN, John Syrian syndrome. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.50-55 Analyses ripple effect of Syrian crisis on West Asian region. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Syria). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED STATES) 119 CHAULIA, Sreeram Deadly derangements. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(18.12.2012) Compares the United States political condition with that of China. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United States). -POLITICAL PARTIES 120 SINHA, Tuhin A End violence against women. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.12.2012) Pleads the political parties to fight the next Lok Sabha elections on the issue of protecting the women and ** - Keywords 24

-POLITICAL PARTIES children from crime. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties; Election Manifestos; Crime against Women-(India). -POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY 121 BHATIA, Sidharth Modi not the magic potion BJP needs. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(23.12.2012) Evaluates Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in recent Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party; Elections-(India-Gujarat). 122 CHANAKYA Now to finish the job. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(30.12.2012) Focuses on the challanges ahead for the Bharatiya Janata Party to win the Lok Sabha election in 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. 123 KALYANI SHANKAR BJP needs Gujarat win to offset Yeddy loss. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(16.12.2012) Assesses the political condition of Bharatiya Janata Party in the wake of political crisis in Karnataka and upcoming Legislative Assembly election in Gujarat. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. 124 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Dubious dealings. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.33-34 Examines political challenges ahead of Bharatiya Janata Party after the exposure of Nitin Gadkari's alleged financial wrong doings. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. -POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 125 BHAGAT, Chetan Silence of the Gandhis. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.12.2012) ** - Keywords 25

-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS Contemplates that Indian National Congress Party must learn a lesson from the victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 126 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Lost in transition. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.39-42 Critically comments on Indian National Congress Party's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan to get public support for its policy on Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 127 SURYA PRAKASH, A Post-debacles, Congress finds reasons to rejoice. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.12.2012) Examines the mood of Indian National Congress in the wake of Party's defeat in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 128 VOHRA, Pankaj There's no time to loose. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Emphasises that the Indian National Congress Party must rethink its strategy in the light of outcome in Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CRIME AND CRIMINALS 129 YECHURY, Sitaram For a brighter dawn. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.12.2012) Emphasises the need to banish inhuman crimes. ** Public Administration-Crime and Criminals. ** - Keywords 26

-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY-(INDIA) 130 RAGHAVAN, R K Investigative agencies should be free of executive control. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.12.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security- (India); Security Agencies-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE 131 AKBAR, M J Should we call the police? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.12.2012) Expresses concern over police's reaction to protesters against Delhi gang rape case. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 132 BEDI, Kiran Time to take a stand. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.12.2012) Stresses on the need for police reform to prevent and control crime against women. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police; Crime against Women-(India). 133 DUTTA PRASAD, Pupul Push through police reforms now. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.12.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATROCITIES-(INDIA-DELHI) 134 SEEMA MUSTAFA Enemy of the people. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(28.12.2012) Criticises the brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters, protesting against Delhi rape case. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Atrocities- (India-Delhi). -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE-(INDIA) 135 GURUPRASAD, D V Police need to be gender sensitised. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.12.2012) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police-(India). ** - Keywords 27

-LAW AND ORDER-RIOTS-(INDIA-DELHI) 136 RAWAT, Vidya Bhushan Dark moment of our history. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.5-7 Looks into the history of 1984 anti-Sikh riots occured in Delhi. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Riots-(India- Delhi). -LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES-(UNITED STATES) 137 MONBLOT, George Selective compassion. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.12.2012) Expresses concern over murder of children by the United States drones in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies- (United States). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES) 138 VIJAY PRASHAD In the name of security. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.58-60 Critically examines the United States anti-terrorism policy after 9/11 terrorist attack on World Trade Centre. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States). -PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA) 139 JAIN, Sandhya Judiciary as Reliance gift horse. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.50(No.47), 2012(10.11.2012): P.33-35 RIL: Reliance Industries Limited. Brings into focus anti-corruption crusader Arvind Kejriwal's revelation about the role of RIL in the ouster of Petroleum Minister, Jaipal Reddy. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-Cabinet-(India). 140 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Corporate hand. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.30-32 ** - Keywords 28

-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-(INDIA) Expresses concern over the removal of Jaipal Reddy from the Ministry of petroleum and Natural Gas under the pressure of corporates. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-Cabinet-(India). -PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 141 ATHRADY, Ajith and ANNAPURNA SINGH Domestic direct investment. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.12.2012) Gives an opinion on Union Government's ambitious Direct Cash Transfer scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 142 JOGINDER SINGH Direct cash transfer or purchasing votes. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.24), 2012(1 6.12.2012): P.28-29 Comments on the Government's Direct Cash Transfer Scheme launched under Public Distribution System. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 143 KHERA, Reetika Benefit or vote transfer is the moot point. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.12.2012) Raises doubts on the motive behind the Governments Direct Cash Transfer scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 144 MANDAL, Debaki Nandan Silent subsidy. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(19.12.2012) Suggests Union Government to assess the condition of country before launching Direct Cash Transfer scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 145 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Cash transfers will work. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) Gives an opinion on the debate on Union Government's Direct Cash Transfer scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. ** - Keywords 29

-PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 146 SEETHA Dash for cash. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(23.12.2012) Throws light on the important features of the Government's Direct Cash Transfer scheme launched in 51 pilot Districts of India. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 147 STNDING, Guy How to make cash transfer work. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Highlights the challenges ahead for Union Government's Direct Cash Transfer scheme. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. 148 VAKIL, Sunita Another poll gimmick by the Congress? INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.62(No.24), 2012 (16.12.2012): P.19-20 Comments on the vote bank politics of the Government by launching of cash transfer scheme for poor households under "Public Distribution System". ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-(INDIA) 149 ANANTHAKRISHNAN, G Redrawing India's disease map. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.12.2012) Argues that India needs to reformulate policy on tobacco and alcohol to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. ** Public Health-Diseases-(India). -DISEASES-JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS 150 RAJA GOPALAN, P K Combating a killer. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.29(No.23), 2012(30.11.2012): P.109-111 Discusses the ways to control the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis. ** Public Health-Diseases-Japanese Encephalitis. ** - Keywords 30

-DRUGS 151 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Medicines and profit. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.12.2012) Deals with drug price control. ** Public Health-Drugs. -MEDICAL RESEARCH-(INDIA) 152 MANOHAR, B N Push stem cell research to help mankind. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.12.2012) ** Public Health-Medical Research-(India). -NARCOTIC DRUGS 153 BHATTACHARJI, Romesh How to do drugs right. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.12.2012) Emphasises on liberalisation of Indian narcotics law. ** Public Health-Narcotic Drugs. RELIGION -RELIGIOUS FAITH-CHRISTIANITY 154 AZIZ UL HAQUE Celebrating Christmas. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.12.2012) ** Religion-Religious Faith-Christianity. RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL BANKS 155 PADMAVATHI, R and THANIKODI, R Role of co-operative banks in rural credits. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.14-18 ** Rural Development-Rural Banks. -RURAL FINANCE 156 MORUSU SIVA SANKAR Rural financial institutions in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.2), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.21-24 ** Rural Development-Rural Finance; Microfinance. ** - Keywords 31

-RURAL HEALTH 157 ALEXANDER, Ashok All it needs is a little push. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Emphasises the need to campaign for public health programmes being launched by the Government for villagers in India. ** Rural Development-Rural Health; Public Health Policy- (India). SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS-(INDIA) 158 Liability for our nuclear plans. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.5), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.23-24 Looks at the safety norms for setting up nuclear power plants in India. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants-(India). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT 159 JOHNSON, Rebecca Achieve nuclear disarmament. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.12.2012) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Disarmament. -ELECTRONIC WASTE 160 PANDI, G Ramesh and PRIYAN, J Vimal Electronic waste management in India: Issues and strategies. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.19-21 ** Science and Technology-Electronic Waste. -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 161 MITRA, Kushan 66A has no place in free society. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) Gives a critical view on the Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology. ** - Keywords 32

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE 162 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Essential India. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.12.2012) Emphasises the need to look at the welfare of children for shining India in future. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare. -CIVIL SOCIETY-(INDIA) 163 CHANAKYA Man is the medium. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.12.2012) Comments on Arvind Kejriwal's publicity stunts by levelling charges against the Government bodies, individuals and businessmen. ** Social Policy and Planning-Civil Society-(India). 164 KALYANI SHANKAR Rise and fall of the 'famous four'. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(30.12.2012) Comments on the failure of Anna Hazare led India Against Corruption movement. ** Social Policy and Planning-Civil Society-(India). -HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 165 DAVAR, Bhargavi Legal frameworks for and against people with psycho- social disabilities. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.52), 2012 (29.12.2012): P.123-130 Discusses the legal provisions for people with disabilities and also United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. -MINORITIES 166 HALARNKAR, Samar Country of strangers. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.12.2012) Expresses concern over segregating the Muslims from the other communities in India. ** - Keywords 33

-MINORITIES ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities. -RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA) 167 ARON, Sunita Let us caste this aside. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) Comments on the Quota in Promotions Bill, 2012. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). 168 CHARY, S N Taking India backward. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(19.12.2012) Comments on the impact of reservations in promotions. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). 169 JODHKA, Surinder S Reservation in perspective. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.12.2012) Deals with debate on reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). -SOCIAL WELFARE-CHILD ATROCITIES 170 PINGALI GOPAL East is East and West is West. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.12.2012) Compares the emotional platform measured among family members in Eastern and Western countries. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Welfare-Child Atrocities. -WOMEN 171 RATCLIFF, Kathryn Strother and MOONZWE, Lwendo Globalisation, women and health: Threats and empowerment, P.55-73, in. DASGUPTA, SAMIR AND OTHERS (ED): WOMEN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH GLOBALIZATION, 2012 Kolkata, Frontpage. Discusses about both positive and negative impacts of globalisation on women's health. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. ** - Keywords 34

-WOMEN 172 ROSTAMI POVEY, Elahen Afghan women's encounter and struggle, P.143-156, in. DASGUPTA, SAMIR AND OTHERS (ED): WOMEN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH GLOBALIZATION, 2012 Kolkata, Frontpage. ** Social policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA) 173 KARAT, Brinda Remaking ourselves. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(31.12.2012) Gives a critical view on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill, 2012. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India). 174 LINA KRISHNAN Violence against women in India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.12.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India). 175 MANDER, Harsh Get the basics right. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) Stresses on the need to change the psyche of society so as to end the crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India). 176 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Communication error. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.12.2012) Comments on the attitude of the Union Minister for Home Affairs towards the protesters against the crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India). -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) 177 AGNES, Flavia Rape and death. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.12.2012) Gives an opinion on protesters' demand for death penalty ** - Keywords 35

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) in Delhi rape case. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 178 ANUP SURENDRANATH Castration is not the right legal response. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(24.12.2012) Holds an opinion over using chemical castration as a punishment to rape accused. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 179 BINOTA, Meinam Rape question in Indian society. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.12.2012) Deals with rise in rape cases in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 180 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha Savage society. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(20.12.2012) Deals with brutal gangrape case in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 181 CHOKSEY, Lara Who can claim rape? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(30.12.2012) Deals with rising rape crimes in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 182 DARUWALA, Maja and KOTWAL, Navaz Case for police reform. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.12.2012) Demands for police reforms in the wake of recent rape case in Delhi and police atrocities. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 183 DE, Shobhaa Girls, don't run scared anymore. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.12.2012) Expresses concern over rise in crimes against women in ** - Keywords 36

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 184 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Unequal sex. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.12.2012) Raises concern over the rising crimes against women in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 185 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy Pain of women. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(26.12.2012) Gives views on the imposing death penalty in rape cases. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 186 JAWED NAQVI Colonial view of rape. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.12.2012) Expresses shock over Delhi rape case. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 187 JOSHI, Ruchir Indiagate. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(30.12.2012) Deals with Delhi gang rape case and mass street protests against it. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 188 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay State as predator and an extortionist at will. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.12.2012) Deals with eruption of public anger over the gang rape in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 189 LOHANI, Ashwani Complete collapse of governance. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.12.2012) ** - Keywords 37

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) Raises concern over the poor law and order condition in Delhi in the wake of recent gruesome incident of rape and torture. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 190 MALIK, Ashok Too many laws and no fear of the law. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Critically evaluates Indian laws on crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 191 MUKHERJEE, Rudrangshu Nation on a hill. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(31.12.2012) Throws light on the recent mass protests in India against Delhi rape case. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 192 MUKHERJEE, Sutapa Gandhigiri, not violence, against rape inc. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.12.2012) Comments on violent protests against recent gang rape in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 193 NAJEEB MUBARKI Nightmares in New Delhi. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) Deals with recent Delhi gangrape episode. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 194 NAYAR, Kuldip Failure of justice system. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.12.2012) Comments on mass protests against recent gangrape case in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 195 PHUKAN, Mitra Women and rape. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.12.2012) ** - Keywords 38

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) Expresses concern over the rising molestation cases in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 196 PURI, Rajinder After the rape. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(26.12.2012) Gives an opinion on mass movement in India against Delhi rape case. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 197 RAHA, Sekhar Urgent call to action. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(25.12.2012) Suggests the Government to take preventive measures to protect women from sexual harassment. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 198 RAJESH SINGH With you always, but only to supress you. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.12.2012) Criticises police atrocities during the recent peaceful protests against gang rape in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 199 SANTHANAM, Radhika and PURAKAIT, Dhruba Jyoti Policing and legal processes are hardly unimportant in tackling rape. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.12.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 200 SARKAR, Sonia Rape and the city. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(23.12.2012) Raises concern over the poor law and condition in context with recent brutal rape in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). ** - Keywords 39

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN-(INDIA-DELHI) 201 SEN, Sankar Spurt in rape. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2012(23.12.2012) Demands for life imprisonment for rape crime. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 202 SENGUPTA, Shuddhabrata In memory of the unknown citizen. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(30.12.2012) Deals with the death of Delhi gang rape victim. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 203 VISVANATHAN, Shiv Delhi is sad, angry and rightfully so! DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(24.12.2012) Comments on recent gangrape in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). 204 VISVANATHAN, Susan Delhi was never safe for women. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.12.2012) Deals with sexual violence against women in Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women- (India-Delhi). -WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 205 GONZALEZ, Alessandra L Gender and power among elite women in the Middle East, P.113, in. DASGUPTA, SAMIR AND OTHERS (ED): WOMEN'S ENCOUNTERS WITH GLOBALIZATION, 2012 Kolkata, Frontpage. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment. SPORTS 206 DANDAVATE, Uday We need more play grounds, not monuments. JANATA (MUMBAI) , V.67(No.47), 2012(16.12.2012): P.12 ** Sports. ** - Keywords 40

-CRICKET 207 MAJUMDAR, Boria League of his own. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.12.2012) Applauds Sachin Tendulkar's contribution to Cricket. ** Sports-Cricket. TRANSPORT -RAILWAYS 208 DAYAL, Raghu Long winter for railways. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(17.12.2012) Throws light on the challenges and issues related with Indian Railways. ** Transport-Railways. UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-WORLD BANK 209 World Bank's misdiagnosis. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.3), 2012(Dec, 2012): P.9-10 Analyses the theme of the World Banks' World Development Report, 2012. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-World Bank. -UN PEACE KEEPING FORCE 210 WELSH, Jennifer Responsibility to protect: Dilemmas of a new norm. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.3(No.748), 2012(Nov, 2012): P.291-298 Analyses the consequence of the use of force in the crisis-ridden country in order to maintain international peace and security under the aegis of the UNO with special reference to Libya and Syria. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Peace Keeping Force. ** - Keywords 41

WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS 211 GOSWAMI, Bipul Ch Gene vs the mega dams. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(27.12.2012) Throws light on the environmental consequences of construction of large dams in Northeastern States of India. ** Water Management-Dams. ** - Keywords 42