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AGRICULTURE -(INDIA) 1 MALONE, David M. India: Challenges in agriculture. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) ** Agriculture-(India). -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-OPIUM 2 POWER, Jonathan Undermining Afghanistan's opium business. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Opium. -FARMS AND FARMERS 3 KULKARNI, Prabhakar Relief package to farmers imperative. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.2.2009) ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE 4 SALMAN HAIDER Tiger endgame. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Deals with the Sri Lankan army's steady advance into strongholds of LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam). ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life. 5 Vanishing tigers (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(9.2.2009) Raises concern over the death of nine tigers in Kaziranga National Park. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life. -NATURAL RESOURCES 6 SAMAJDAR, Tanmay and SANJAY KUMAR National resource management: A Kumaon perspective. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.20-23 ** Agriculture-Natural Resources. ** - Keywords 1

BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BOSE, SUBHASH CHANDRA 7 JAGMOHAN Enlightened Hinduism. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.2.2009) Acknowledges the contribution of Subhash Chandra Bose in India's social and cultural development. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-BOSE, Subhash Chandra. -POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND 8 DEKA, Ramani Kanta Epic fast of Mahatma Gandhi. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(9.2.2009) ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Mohandas Karamchand. -POLITICAL LEADERS-SHEKHAWAT, BHAIRON SINGH 9 GHOSE, Arabinda Bhairon Singh Shekhawat-Boon or Bane for BJP? INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.3), 2009(1-1 5.2.2009): P.19 Focuses on the contribution of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former Vice-President of India, to the indian politics. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-SHEKHAWAT, Bhairon Singh CENSUS AND POPULATION 10 BAKSHI, Roopa Declining sex ratios- A matter of concern. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.412), 2009 (1.2.2009): P.15-16 ** Census and Population. -POPULATION 11 GUPTA, Y.P. Disappearing girl child. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Reveals that law has failed to curb gender bias in India. ** Census and Population-Population. ** - Keywords 2

COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO 12 ELLIOT, Kimberly Ann Does the Doha round matter? CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.714), 2009 (January 2009): P.39-43 ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO. -PATENT 13 DAS, Mrinalini Intellectual property rights. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(10.2.2009) ** Commerce-Patent. -TARIFF POLICY-FREE TRADE 14 BHATT, U.R. Keep the faith in free markets. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) Emphasises the need for international co-operation and co ordination in trade policy to revive the global economy. ** Commerce-Tariff Policy-Free Trade. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-PUBLIC DEPOSITS 15 MUKHERJEE, Andy Can you spare a dividend cheque? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Pleads that Corporate India must take action for providing better dividend to the investors. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance- Public Deposits. -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 16 AGARWAL, Vikas Markets volatile as investors book profits. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Outlines some major market developments. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. 17 AGARWAL, Vikas Start early to earn better returns. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) ** - Keywords 3

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS Suggests to invest in stock market for earning better returns. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. 18 SHARMA, Ruchir Still stuck in the mud. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Expresses concern over the bleak US equity market. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. -COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 19 CHAKRAVARTY, Nitish Lessons from the Satyam saga. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.412), 2009 (1.2.2009): P.29-30 Emphasises the need to bring reform in corporate governance regulatory mechanism. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. 20 MAIRA, Arun Matter of trust. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Emphasises the need to change the approach towards business by the corporate governors to regain society's trust. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. 21 RAO, S.L. Countering crookedness. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(9.2.2009) Emphasises the need for transperancy in corporate governance. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. 22 SARKAR, Shivaji After Satyam, expect more corporate fraud. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Focuses on the failure of various Government mechanisms contained in financial fraud in the wake of 'Stayam' scam ** - Keywords 4

-COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. -COMPANY LAW 23 SARKAR, Shivaji New Companies Bill. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(1.2.2009) ** Company Affairs and Management-Company Law. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION 24 GHOSE, Sagarika What lies beneath. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Expresses concern over westernization of Indian culture. ** Culture and Civilization. -MORAL POLICING 25 ARORA, Rajiv Puckered justice. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Highlights bad moral policing of Delhi police. ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing. 26 GOPALAN RAVINDRAN Moral panic, cultural policing. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Comments on moral policing in the wake of Mangalore incident. ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing. 27 SANGHVI, Vir Learning lessons from Mangalore. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Emphasises the need for social reform in the wake of Mangalore incident. ** Culture and Civilization-Moral Policing. ** - Keywords 5

DEFENCE -(INDIA) 28 VERMA, Bharat Develop cutting edge defence industries. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(3.2.2009) ** Defence-(India). -ARMY 29 UNNITHAN, Sandeep Unready for battle. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.2), 2009(2.2.2009): P.61-63 Explains the position of Indian army in case of war with Pakistan. ** Defence-Army. -DEFENCE POLICY-(CHINA) 30 PANT, Harsh V. White paper, red China. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Focuses on China's white paper on defence for the year 2008. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(China). -DISARMAMENTS 31 RADYUHIN, Vladimir U.S-Russia focus on nuclear arms cuts. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) U.S- United States. ** Defence-Disarmaments. 32 SQUASSONI, Sharon New disarmament discussion. CURRENT HISTORY (PHILADELPHIA), V.108(No.714), 2009 (January 2009): P.33-38 ** Defence-Disarmaments. ECONOMIC GROWTH 33 SANYAL, Sanjeev Go beyond statistics. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) Focuses on the new paradigms for judging human progress and economic growth. ** Economic Growth. ** - Keywords 6

-(INDIA) 34 CHANDRA MOHAN, N Going up in smoke. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) Expresses concern over slowing down of Indian economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India). 35 SITHARAMAN, Nirmala Can't afford a govt. in denial. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Emphasises the need for a comprehensive plan to be formulated to save agricultural sector to give boost to economic growth. ** Economic Growth-(India). -ECONOMIC CRISIS 36 ACHARYA, Shankar Global financial crisis: An Asian view. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 37 AIYAR, Swaminathan S. Anklesaria High forex reserves can worsen recession. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Emphasises the need to go slow on savings and forex reserves to revive the economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 38 BRITTAIN CATLIN, William How offshore capitalism ate economics. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Tries to find out the reasons behind the global economic recession. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 39 CHAUDHURI, Pramit Pal Evolution in the air. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Analyses the causes of economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 40 DUA, Ajay Making the stimulus package work. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) ** - Keywords 7

-ECONOMIC CRISIS Recommends the proper use of stimulus package to revive Indian economy from economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 41 GAUTAM, Vinayshil Global economy too messy to be cleaned up. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Comments on inadequate international financial system. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 42 GHOSH, Jayati Invest in rural job scheme. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(10.2.2009) Proposes adequate investment in rural job programmes to revive the economy from financial slowdown. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 43 GOKARN, Subir Housing imperative. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) Discusses that the ongoing housing projects is essential to revive Indian economy from the impact of global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 44 LIAQUAT AHAMED Intelligent person's guide to the panic of 2008. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.28-32 Deals with the factors which have led to the current financial and economic crisis in the world. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 45 MISHRA, Girish Collapse of the make believe world. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.13-14 Analyses the consequences of the economists' delusion about the recovery from the ongoing global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 46 NAGESH KUMAR For an Asian financial architecture. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) ** - Keywords 8

-ECONOMIC CRISIS Emphasises that Asian countries should take initiatives at the global and regional forums to recover from the crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 47 SAINATH, P. Meltdown: Whose crisis is it anyway? HINDU (DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Deals with global economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 48 SANGHVI, Vir Of bail-outs and micro-payments. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) Focuses on the importance of newspaper that can never be substituted with Internet papers. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 49 SHARMA, Sameer How long will the meltdown last? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Highlights that, in the long run, the present global crisis is likely to change the international economic structure. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. 50 WOLFF, Edward N. Stimulating equality. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) Suggests targets for stimulus packages to creat jobs and reduce inequality around the world. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA) 51 DUTTA, Bhaskar Coming up third. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(2.2.2009) Gives critical view on China's economic reforms and policies. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). 52 GHOSH, Jayati Weak stimulus. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.54-56 ** - Keywords 9

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA) Discusses the inadequacies in the Central fiscal packages announced to counter the economic slowdown. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). 53 JHA, Prem Shankar Whistling in the dark. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(5.2.2009) Criticises Union Government's economic policy for not being able to revive economy from the impact of global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). 54 MOELLER, Joergen Oerstroem No quick-fix solution. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Expresses views on the fiscal stimulus provided by the Government to revive economy from crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES) 55 DEPARLE, Jason U.S. welfare system falls behind. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Assesses the impact of the global financial crisis on the United States' socio-economic condition. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States). 56 HEINE, Jorge Latin America and the financial crisis. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States). 57 SHUBHA GANESH Markets wait for US package. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) Outlines the essence of the proposed US stimulus package and its relevance for the domestic markets. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) 58 KANNAN, K.P. Whatever happened to the aam aadmi? SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.83-86 ** - Keywords 10

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) Portrays the condition of India's common man. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). 59 RAJIV KUMAR Way forward to inclusive growth. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.33-39 Suggests the ways to save Indian economy from the current meltdown. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 60 Twist in the dragon tale(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Emphasises the need to review Indo-China trade relations. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-China). -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 61 ROYCHOWDHURY, Supriya Slum dwellers: Fighting for a roof over their poverty. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(9.2.2009) ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA) 62 SIERRA, Katherine Building the future. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Emphasises the need for substantial provision, in terms of money towards infrastructure projects for economic growth. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India). -PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS 63 JOSHI, Rakesh Planning a review? BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.38 Focuses on the need to revise the 11th plan targets. ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans. ** - Keywords 11

EDUCATION 64 RAINA, Vinod Right to education. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.87-91 Analyses whether the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Bill introduced in Parliament will help improve the situation in a substantial manner. ** Education. -DISABLED EDUCATION 65 BERWAL, Sandeep and DINESH KUMAR Inclusion in school: A necessity in India. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.55(No.10), 2009(January 2009): P.19-21 Discusses the need to educate the children with disabilities. ** Education-Disabled Education. ELECTIONS -(ISRAEL) 66 FANIA OZ SAIZBERGER Welcome to chaos. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Comments on Israel's Parliamentary elections. ** Elections-(Israel). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 67 RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Mixed signals. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.4-7 Reviews the results of the Assembly elections in five States of India. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 68 MATTOO, Amitabh Jammu and Kashmir elections and after. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Deals with Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Jammu and Kashmir) ** - Keywords 12

-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 69 SAZZAD HUSSAIN Crucial poll verdicts and optimism. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.2.2009) Focuses on the success of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Jammu and Kashmir) -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(ISRAEL) 70 PAUL, Sudeep Rise of the radical pragmatist. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.009) Expresses view on the result of Israel's Knesset election ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(Israel). -ELECTION CAMPAIGN 71 PUNJ, Balbir Congress backs loyalist Navin. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Deals with the controversy involving the Election Commissioner Navin Chawla. ** Elections-Election Campaign. -ELECTION CAMPAIGN: RELIGION AND POLITICS 72 AKBAR, M.J. Why blame Kalyan alone? He was foe, not hypocrite. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Comments on the episode of Babri agitation. ** Elections-Election Campaign: Religion and Politics. -ELECTION COMMISSION 73 ARUN, B.S. Custodians of elections vs party politics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(8.2.2009) Deals with the recent controversy in Election Commission on charges of partiality. ** Elections-Election Commission. ** - Keywords 13

-ELECTION COMMISSION 74 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Crisis in Election Commission. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(6.2.2009) Deals with the recommendation of Chief Election Commissioner to dismiss Navin Chawla from the post of Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission. 75 Excercise in power by CEC (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(2.2.2009) Opinies on the recommendations of Chief Election Commissioner to dismiss Navin Chawla from the post of Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission. 76 IYER, Ramaswamy R. Elect among equals. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Expresses view on the Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation to remove one of his colleague from election commissioner's post. ** Elections-Election Commission. 77 MOHAN, S. Chief Election Commissioner: Equal or superior? HINDU (DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) ** Elections-Election Commission. 78 MURTHY, T.S. Krishna Constitution ambiguous on removal of EC. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(8.2.2009) EC: Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission. 79 Poll panel row (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.2.2009) Deals with Chief Election Commissionioner's recommendation to remove Navin Chawla. ** Elections-Election Commission. 80 RAM, N. Does the CEC have suo motu power to recommend removal of an EC? HINDU (DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) CEC( Chief Election Commissioner), EC (Election Commission). ** Elections-Election Commission. ** - Keywords 14

-ELECTION COMMISSION 81 REDDY, Vivek CEC's report on EC binding on President. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(7.2.2009) Expresses the view on the recommendation of Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) to remove Navin Chawla from the post of Election Commissioner(EC). ** Elections-Election Commission. 82 SHAFI RAHMAN Commission's Omissions. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.7), 2009(16.2.2009): P.43-44 Reveals the differences within the Election Commission and also raises some serious constitutional queries. ** Elections-Election Commission. 83 SIVARAMAKRISHNAN, K.C. Missing the big picture. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Expresses the concern that ongoing controversy in the Election Commission can affect its credibility. ** Elections-Election Commission. 84 SORABJEE, Soli J. On whose word. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Expresses the view on the recent controversies in Election Commission. ** Elections-Election Commission. 85 SURYA PRAKASH Is Chawla 'fit' to be CEC? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.2.2009) Focuses on the recent controversy in Election Commission. ** Elections-Election Commission. 86 SURYA PRAKASH, A Chawla should step down. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) Analyses the issue of removal of Navin Chawla, the Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission. ** - Keywords 15

-ELECTION COMMISSION 87 Taking the EC way out (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Emphasises the need for the Election Commission to be fumigated to get rid of perceptions of political bias. ** Elections-Election Commission. 88 VERGHESE, B.G. EC and fair polls. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(4.2.2009) Expresses the view on the recommendation to remove Navin Chawla from the post of Election Commissioner. ** Elections-Election Commission. -ELECTION SYSTEM-CODE OF CONDUCT 89 JAIN, Gopal Code of conduct for the EC. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Suggests the need for a Code of Conduct for the Election Commission(EC). ** Elections-Election System-Code of Conduct. ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES-WIND ENERGY 90 GOW, David Wind powers Europe's energy. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(6.2.2009) ** Energy-Energy Resources-Wind Energy. -POWER RESOURCES-BIOFUEL 91 JHA, Alok Biofuels bigger health risk. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(7.2.2009) ** Energy-Power Resources-Biofuel. ENVIRONMENT 92 SINHA, Subrata Man, nature and environment. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Raises concern over the environmental issues related with the setting up of Acharya Praffulla Chandra Ray Chemical hub at Naychar Island in West Bengal. ** - Keywords 16

ENVIRONMENT ** Environment. -ENVIRONMENT POLICY-(INDIA) 93 LOMBORG, Bjorn Don't cripple the Tigers. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Expresses the view that India and China must invest much more in Research and Development to develop low-carbon energy. ** Environment-Environment Policy-(India). -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 94 IDRAC, Anne Marie Good things come in green packages. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.009) Highlights India's climate change effort to save environment. ** Environment-Environment Protection. -GLOBAL WARMING 95 BOER, Yvode Take the lead. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Focuses on the challenges to cope-up with climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming. 96 HARMELING, Sven Poorer countries most vulnerable to climate change effect NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.412), 2009 (1.2.2009): P.38-39 Focuses on the challenges to face climate change. ** Environment-Global Warming. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING 97 DATTA, Devangshu Are banks hiding something? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.2.2009) Examines the third quarter results of Indian banks in ** - Keywords 17

FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING view of global economic recession. ** Finance-Banks and Banking. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE 98 Raise interest in cutting rates(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Emphasises the need to revise the credit policy. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING SERVICES 99 KOCHHAR, Yogesh Telecatalyse financial inclusion. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Applauds the RBI's notification to allow banks to appoint banking correspondents to enable distant, remote reach of banking to everybody. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Services. -BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK 100 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Reassuringly ' boring. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Focuses on the role of the Reserve Bank of India in the present economic scenario. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank. 101 JHA, Prem Shankar Whistling in the dark. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Emphasises the need for strengthening Reserve Bank of India's efforts to revive the Indian economy. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank. -BUDGET 102 BHATTACHARYA, A.K. Irrelevance of interim budgets. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) ** Finance-Budget. ** - Keywords 18

-CURRENCY AND COINAGE 103 BHUPTA, Malini Fake currency: New threat. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.7), 2009(16.2.2009): P.20-30 Exposes Pakistan's ISI for circulating counterfeit currency into the Indian market. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. -DEFICIT FINANCING 104 SHUBHA GANESH Debt, falling exports put pressure on economy. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Indicates that the fiscal deficit can be easily brought under control if the stimulus programmes revive economic activities. ** Finance-Deficit Financing. -FOREIGN ASSISTANCE-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT 105 Easing investment rules is welcome (Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(13.2.2009) Welcomes the decision of the Cabinet Committee to ease foreign direct investment norms. ** Finance-Foreign Assistance-Foreign Direct Investment. -FOREIGN INVESTMENT 106 Foreign aid flaws to India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.54(No.2), 2008(November 2008): P.1-2 ** Finance-Foreign Investment. -FOREIGN INVESTMENT-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT 107 Their money is our money (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Emphasises the need for joint venture inviting foreign direct investment in the present economic scenario. ** Finance-Foreign Investment-Foreign Direct Investment. ** - Keywords 19

-STATE FINANCE 108 PANDEY, Sanjay Kumar and BADRIOTTI, Augusta Fiscal arrangements between national and sub-national Governments: Perspectives from India and Italy. INDIAN JOURNAL OF FEDERAL STUDIES (NEW DELHI), No.2, 2008 (2008): P.40-59 ** Finance-State Finance. -TAXATION 109 PODDAR, Tushar Cut income tax to avoid deflation. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) ** Finance-Taxation. FOOD -FOOD PRICE 110 Editorial Food price control. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(12.2.2009) Raises concern over high rise in food prices. ** Food-Food Price. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -OTHER INDUSTRY 111 ALAGH, Yoginder K. Rough-cut responses. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Highlights the problems of Surat's diamond industry arising due to global economic crisis. ** Industrial Development-Other Industry. INTERNATIONAL LAW -CRIMINAL LAW 112 SIDDHARTH VARADRAJAN ICC should prosecute Israeli leaders for Gaza. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) Urges International Criminal Court(ICC) to prosecute Israeli leaders for military action against Hamas in Gaza ** International Law-Criminal Law. ** - Keywords 20

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 113 BHARDWAJ, Sandeep Friends, pointing east. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Discusses India-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 114 ANEES JILLANI Pak's future rests on its response to 26/11. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(4.2.2009) Deals with Indo-Pakistan relations after Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 115 DUTT, Barkha Back to square one, again. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Focuses on Indo-Pak relations after Mumbai terror attacks ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 116 MANSOOR ALI In the wake of the Mumbai bloodbath. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.3-4 Analyses Indo-Pak relations aftermath the Mumbai attack. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 117 PANT, Harsh V. Kashmir not the issue, Pak-Afghan border is. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(6.2.2009) Deals with Indo-Pakistan relations. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 118 PURI, Balraj War is not the best and most effective option. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.28-29 Discusses Indo-Pak relations aftermath the Mumbai attack. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 119 SANGHVI, Vir Call the Pakistan bluff. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.2.2009) ** - Keywords 21

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) Comments on Pakistan's President Zardari's claim about non-state actors in view of Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 120 SHARMA, Betwa Caught in their own web. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Comments on Pakistan's denial on Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 121 SIBAL, Kanwal Mumbai attacks: Anatomy of a failed strategy. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) Suggets that India and Pakistan should jointly combat terrorism to avoid tensions between the two countries. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 122 Taking the right step forward (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Emphasises that India must react strongly against Pakistan's involvement in Mumbai terror attacks. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-SRI LANKA) 123 MURALIDHAR REDDY, B. Neighbourly gesture. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.38-40 Analyses real change in the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and India from 1987 to 2008. ** International Relations-(India-Sri lanka). 124 PARTHASARATHY, G. Don't take him lightly. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Warns that India must not underestimate the LTTE's threat. ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka). ** - Keywords 22

-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 125 CHENGAPPA, Raj and SHUKLA, Saurabh Good for us? INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.2), 2009(2.2.2009): P.22-30 Discusses the prospect of Indo-US relations under the Presidency of Barack Hussain Obama. ** International Relations-(India-United States). 126 CHERIAN, John Shift to diplomacy. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.21-22 Discusses the role of USA in diffusing tension between India and Pakistan after mumbai attacks. ** International Relations-(India-United States). 127 SETHI, Lalit India's high hopes from Obama may not be met. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.3), 2009(1 /15.2.2009): P.20-21 ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(ISRAEL-PALESTINE) 128 JANSEN, Michael Israel-Palestine relations. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(12.2.2009) ** International Relations-(Israel-Palestine). -(UNITED STATES-EUROPE) 129 MACDONALD, David B. Bush's America and the new exceptionalism: Anti- Americanism the Holocaust and the transatlantic rift. THIRD WORLD QUARTERLY (SURREY, UK), V.29(No.6), 2008(2 008): P.1101-1118 Analyses bilateral relationship between the United States and Europe. ** International Relations-(United States-Europe). -DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE 130 MAHAPATRA, Chintamani Challenges for Indian diplomacy. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(4.2.2009) ** International Relations-Diplomatic and Consular Service. ** - Keywords 23

-FOREIGN POLICY 131 DOGRA, Rajiv Kashmir isn't Bosania. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Focuses on the United States' foreign policy towards Pakistan and Afghanistan. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy. -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 132 BANERJEE, Asmita India's changing regional policy. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA) 133 NOORANI, A.G. Strategic difference. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.64-68 Analyses boundary dispute between India and China. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-China). LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT 134 SODHI, Joginder Face to facts. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Raises concern over poor condition of job market in India due to global economic recession. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment. -LABOUR 135 Protection for domestic workers. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.44(No.7), 2009 (14.2.2009): P.6 Deals with the efforts being made at the Centre and the State level to protect the domestic workers. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour. ** - Keywords 24

-LABOUR POLICY 136 CHADHA, Kumkum Perks at a price. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Emphasises the need for ensuring dignity for women employees in addition to their safety and security. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Policy. LAW AND JUSTICE -COURTS-PENDING CASES 137 ROBINSON, Nick Supreme concern. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.2), 2009(16.1.2009): P.81-83 Explains the reasons behind the huge backlog of pending cases in the Supreme Court. ** Law and Justice-Courts-Pending Cases. -JUDGES 138 NATARAJAN, Jayanthi Judges must make their assets public. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(2.2.2009) Expresses the view on issues relating to the transparency and accountability in Indian judiciary system. ** Law and Justice-Judges. 139 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Are judges above the law? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(11.2.2009) Discusses judiciary under Right to Information(RTI) Act. ** Law and Justice-Judges. -LAW 140 BOTHRA, Arun Power to arrest. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Gives critical view on the amendment in the Criminal Procedure Code(CrPC). ** Law and Justice-Law. ** - Keywords 25

-LEGAL REFORMS 141 JAIN, Sandhya Don't let the rot spread. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Emphasises that Supreme Court should go on the path of transparency and public honour. ** Law and Justice-Legal Reforms. MASS MEDIA -FILMS 142 CHANDRA MOHAN, N. World Cinema comes to town. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Exhibits today's globalised film making in the wake of 'Slumdog Millionaire'. ** Mass Media-Films. -FILMS-FILM AWARD 143 SANGHVI, Vir Warts, we worry? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Analyses the international award winner film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. ** Mass Media-Films-Film Award. -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 144 GUPTA, Kanchan Amnesia grips lib-left media. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.2.2009) Expresses concern over media's propoganda on attacking young men and women at a Mangalore pub by the soldiers of 'Sri Ram Sena'. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE POWERS AND PRIVILEGES-(INDIA) 145 JOIS, M.Rama Power of the Parliament to amend the constitution. JOURNAL OF PARLIAMENTARY INFORMATION (NEW DELHI), V.54 (No.4), 2008(December 2008): P.414-430 ** Parliament-Legislative Powers and Privileges-(India). ** - Keywords 26

-PARLIAMENTARY ETHICS 146 THAKUR, Aswini Guillotining parliamentary process. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(9.2.2009) Expresses concern over the regular disruptions in Parliamentary proceedings. ** Parliament-Parliamentary Ethics. PETROLEUM 147 MEHTA, Vikram S. Spell it out and stick with it. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Urges Government to clarify its position on competition in the petroleum sector. ** Petroleum. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA) 148 VARSHNEY, Ashutosh Obama and India. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.44-48 Needs to introspect for Indian political leaders in the wake of Barack Hussain Obama's rise as the United States President. ** Politics and Government-(India). -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 149 SHARMA, P.C. Protecting human rights while waging war on terror. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Emphasises the need to protect human rights while fighting against terrorism. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 150 PRASAD, Ravi V. Sharada Yes, snooping's allowed. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Opines on the amendments in Information Technology Act. ** - Keywords 27

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information. -FORMS OF STATE-DEMOCRACY 151 RONALD deSOUZA, Peter Parochial versus the universal. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.102-107 Examines the relationship between democracy and development. ** Politics and Government-Forms of State-Democracy. -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT 152 NEHRU, Arun LS election: Congress may win Delhi, Punjab. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(1.2.2009) Analyses the political condition of Congress party in context of upcoming General elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development. -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH) 153 BOWRING, Philip Hasina needs to address Bangladesh paradox. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Discusses the challenges ahead for the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh Ms. Sheikh Hasina. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Bangladesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 154 ALEXANDER, P.C. Hunger for power discredits politicians. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(11.2.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 155 NEHRU, Arun Regional parties will challenge BJP, Congress. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(8.2.2009) Discusses the impact of regional parties in coming General Elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). ** - Keywords 28

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 156 BASU, Dipak Status of J&K. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Discusses the issues related to Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). 157 SINGH, Sushant K. and DHRUVA JAISHANKAR New normal in Kashmir. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) Examines the socio-political condition of Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). 158 TALWALKAR, Govind Time to give J&K its promised autonomy. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(3.2.2009) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 159 PHADNIS, Aditi Mandal, not mandir. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Opines on Kalyan Singh's alliance with Samajwadi Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SRI LANKA) 160 JAYASINGHE, Christine Endgame. INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.6), 2009(9.2.2009): P.55-57 Suggests Sri Lankan Government for paying attention towards the plight of Tamil civilians after winning the war with LTTE(Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam). ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Sri Lanka). ** - Keywords 29

-POLITICAL PARTIES-(BJP) 161 SHARMA, Tyagraj Uncomfortable times for BJP. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Deals with Shiv Senas threat to break ties with BJP in the context of ill treatment of Marathi Speaking people in Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-(BJP). -POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS 162 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Easy lies the crown. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Expresses the view that the Congress party should have the courage to project Dr. Manmohan Singh as the next Prime Minister. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. 163 SEN, Suhit Hand in glove strategy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) Focuses on pre-election alliances with the Congress party ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. -POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGY-CAPITALISM 164 AIYAR, Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Capitalism is reinventing itself. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) Focuses on the reinvention of Capitalism in the wake of current economic scenario. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideology-Capitalism. 165 MISHRA, Girish Collapse of the make-believe world. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.13-14 Assesses the failure of Capitalism in the wake of current global financial crisis. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideology-Capitalism. ** - Keywords 30

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA) 166 ARUN KUMAR SINGH Lanka lesson: Fight to finish. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(7.2.2009) Comments on Sri Lankan army's operation against LTTE. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). 167 DEVASAHAYAM, M.G. Horrendous crisis. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Urges international community to intervene in Sri Lanka's ethnic war crisis. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). 168 Editorial Killing fields. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.2.2009) Raises concern over the killing of Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka by army. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). 169 HARIHARAN, R Moment of truth for the LTTE. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Deals with Sri Lankan army's operation against LTTE(Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam). ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). 170 Humanitarian crisis in Northern Sri Lanka. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.64(No.2), 2009(15.2.2009): P.1-2,9 Expresses concern over attack on civilians trapped in the cross fire between the Sri Lankan Army and the LTTE. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). 171 PATRANOBIS, Sutirtho Island of lost souls. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Declares that the war of life is likely to continue for many years for the displaced Tamils of Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). ** - Keywords 31

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS 172 TAVLEEN SINGH Time for administrative reforms. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms. -CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY 173 SHAILAJA CHANDRA More loyal than the king. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(5.2.2009) Comments on the functioning of bureaucrats. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Bureaucracy. -CIVIL SERVICES-PAY COMMISSION 174 VOMBATKERE, S.G. India at crossroads: Instrumentality of the military. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.23-27;30 Highlights discontentment amongst the military personnel over the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission. ** Public Administration-Civil Services-Pay Commission. -CORRUPTION-SCAMS 175 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Accounts and accountability. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) Apprehends that some politicians and Government officials may be involved in Satyam company scam. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams. 176 PARTHASARATHI SWAMI and OTHERS Unanswered questions. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.805, 2009(25.1.2009): P.44-48 Expresses disagreement over the standard of corporate governance in the context of Satyam scandal. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams. 177 RODRIGUES, Ryan Who is liable? BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.805, 2009(25.1.2009): P.50 Needs to fix the responsibility for the problems that ** - Keywords 32

-CORRUPTION-SCAMS have surfaced at software services firm Satyam. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams. 178 SHEKHAR, Meenu Industry impact. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.805, 2009(25.1.2009): P.51 Analyses the impact of Satyam fiasco on the Indian IT sector. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams. -LAW AND ORDER 179 DE, Hemchhaya Arresting abuse. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(4.2.2009) Focuses on the recent amendment in the Code of Criminal Procedure to bring reform the Criminal Justice System. ** Public Administration-Law and Order. -LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS 180 AKBAR, M.J. High fives of the big five are over. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) Comments on the release of Pakistan's serial nuclear offender A.Q. Khan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals. -LAW AND ORDER-CYBER CRIME 181 DAS, Tilak Computer crime- a new challenge. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(2.2.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Cyber Crime. -LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY 182 BARUA, Bedabrata Sealed border with Bangladesh now possible. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(1.2.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security. ** - Keywords 33

-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE ATTROCITIES 183 Police brutality (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(7.2.2009) Deals with police brutality in Uttar Pradesh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police Attrocities -LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES 184 PREM MAHADEVAN NIA can't deliver. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(3.2.2009) Expresses views on the newly formed National Investigating Agency(NIA). ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies. 185 SAHNI, Ajay A triumph of form over content. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.74-78 Discusses the relevance of 'National Investigating Agency Act' passed in the Lok Sabha after Mumbai carnage. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies; Terrorism. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM 186 BHARATI JAGANNATHAN Terrorism: Some questions. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.33-35 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. 187 FRIEDMAN, Thomas L. Train Palestinian troops to beat Hamas. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(9.2.2009) Deals with Israel-Palestine conflict. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. 188 MEHTA, Ashok K. Not optionless on Pakistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) Emphasises the need to take strong action against Pakistan based terrorists in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. ** - Keywords 34

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM 189 Terrorism and influx (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(5.2.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. 190 VENKATESAN, V and RAMAKRISHNAN, Venkitesh Limits of law. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.2), 2009(16.1.2009): P.30-32 Comments on the hurriedly passage of anti-terror laws to meet internal security challenges. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. 191 VISVANATHAN, Shiv Reflections on the terrorism of our time. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.69-73 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 192 GUPTA, Kanchan Keep the heat on till Pakistan begs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(15.2.2009) Expresses views to take strong action against Pakistan based terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). 193 IFTHIKAR GILLANI Helping terror with bad laws. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Expresses concern over not getting success by making emergency laws to curb crimes and disturbances across the country. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). 194 JOGINDER SINGH Rogue brigades. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.49(No.3), 2009(1-1 5.2.2009): P.30-31 Emphasises the need to combat terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). 195 S. NIHAL SINGH Can India tackle terror decisively? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(12.2.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). 196 SUBRAHMANYAM, K. When Pakistan fails. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(4.2.2009) ** - Keywords 35

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) Emphasises the need to improve and strengthen Indian security system to wage a campaign against jihadi terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) 197 GOSWAMI, Manoranjan Mumbai carnage: Evidences and reactions. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(3.2.2009) Deals with the multiple terror attacks in Mumbai on 26th November 2008. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra). 198 One step forward, two steps back (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(7.2.2009) Appeals to the Government to take strong action against Pakistani terrorists in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India Maharashtra). 199 SIBAL, Kapil Failure of strategy. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(3.2.2009) Comments on Mumbai's terror attacks. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Maharashtra). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 200 DUTT, Barkha Guilt and redemption? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(14.2.2009) Emphasises the need to strike at the root of terrorism collectively by India and Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-PUNJAB) 201 BAID, Samuel Talibanisation of Punjab. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) ** - Keywords 36

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-PUNJAB) Expresses concern over spreading of Talibani group of terrorists in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Punjab). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN) 202 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama In a cleft stick. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.25(No.26), 2009(2.1.2009): P.24-26 Analyses the Pakistani military action against the LeT(Lashkar-e-Toiba) and all other similar groups on the demand by India for complete dismantling the infastructure of militants so as to prevent the further attacks on India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(SOUTH ASIA) 203 Need for deeper engagement in South Asia to fight terrorist machinations: Statement of Pakistan peace activists visiting India. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.19-20 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(South Asia). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES) 204 CHELLANEY, Brahma Threat is common. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Focuses on America's counter terror strategies. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 205 VENKATARAMAN, R. Making Panchayat raj work: Decentralisation is the key. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.47(No.8), 2009(7.2.2009): P.5-8 ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. ** - Keywords 37

PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES-BIRD FLU 206 SAHARIA, Kamala Kanta Bird Flu: Some relevant questions. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(4.2.2009) ** Public Health-Diseases-Bird Flu. -MEDICAL RESEARCH-ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION 207 MAHANTA, D.C. Organ donation- a noble cause. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(7.2.2009) ** Public Health-Medical Research-Organ Transplantation. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY 208 BHATNAGAR, R.K. What ails Central Health Scheme. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) ** Public Health-Public Health Policy. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 209 MALIK, Ashok It's time for a unified health policy in India. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(13.2.2009) ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). 210 Rural health care (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(5.2.2009) ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA-ASSAM) 211 Health care (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(8.2.2009) Welcomes the decision of Assam Government to improve the condition of hospitals through Public-private partnership ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India-Assam). -SMOKING 212 DUTTA, Subhabrata Youth smoking and cinemas. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.55(No.10), 2009(January 2009): P.15-16 ** Public Health-Smoking. ** - Keywords 38

RELIGION -RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND SOCIETY 213 STEPAN, Alfred Multiple secularisms. SEMINAR (NEW DELHI), No.593, 2009(January 2009): P.108-117 Analyses the great variations in religion-state-society relations that exist in modern democracies and autocracies. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Society. RURAL DEVELOPMENT 214 Editorial Imperfect scheme. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(5.2.2009) Observe that National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(NREGA) is poor in execution. ** Rural Development. 215 KAR, Anirban Don't bank on them. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(1.2.2009) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(NREGA). Exposes corruption in NREGA wage payments through banks. ** Rural Development. -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 216 DEREZE, Jean and KHERA, Reetika The battle for employement guarantee. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.2), 2009(16.1.2009): P.4-25 Assesses the achievements of UPA Government's National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(NREGS). ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. -RURAL FINANCE 217 SANTHI KUMARI, A. Overview of Andhra Pradesh. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.40-43 Applauds Andhra Pradesh Government's initiative towards the total financial inclusion by issuing smart card to the rural poor. ** - Keywords 39

-RURAL FINANCE ** Rural Development-Rural Finance. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) 218 Editorial Another step. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(4.2.2009) Focuses on India-Specific Safe guards Agreement(ISSA) between India and International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India). -COMPUTERS-INTERNET 219 Ban at your own peril (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) Discusses about ban on 'Google Earth'. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 220 MEYER, Thomas Challenge from East to India's IT industry. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(11.2.2009) IT- Information Technology. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology. -SPACE RESEARCH 221 DUTTA, Nalini Kanta Space technology in flood management. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(10.2.2009) ** Science and Technology-Space Research. -SPACE RESEARCH-(INDIA) 222 Editorial Success in space. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(3.2.2009) Focuses on the success of India's Chandrayaan (moon) mission. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(India). ** - Keywords 40

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD 223 MAIRA, Arun Lesser children of God. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Emphasises the need to take care of girl child. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child. -HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 224 MAHAPRASHASTA, Ajoy Ashirwad Unequal citizens. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.2), 2009(16.1.2009): P.78-80 Focuses on the disability movement struggling to end the discrimination against disabled people. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. -MINORITIES 225 SANJEER ALAM, M.D. Backwards logic. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.009) Expresses views on the issue related to reservation for Muslims. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities. 226 SURESH KUMAR Autonomy and federal accomodation of identity claims: Significance of the Indian model. INDIAN JOURNAL OF FEDERAL STUDIES (NEW DELHI), No.2, 2008 (2008): P.24-39 Elaborates the constitutional provision in relations to the autonomy and rights of the minority groups in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities. -RESERVATION POLICY 227 JAMAL ANSARI N Communal quota in jobs, politics. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(13.2.2009) Emphasises the need for reservation for Muslims in jobs and politics. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy. ** - Keywords 41

-RESERVATION POLICY 228 PINTO, Ambrose Reservation for dalits in varsities. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(6.2.2009) Emphasises upon the need for reservation policy for dalit students in admission to National Universities. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy. -SOCIAL ETHICS 229 Editorial Double standards. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(2.2.2009) Condemns the violent protest against women in Mangalore pub by Ramsena activists. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Ethics. -SOCIAL PROBLEMS-BEGGARY 230 MANDER, Harsh War against begging. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.64(No.2), 2009(15.2.2009): P.3-4 Focuses on the criminalising of begging and efforts being made against it. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Beggary. -SOCIAL SECURITY-INSURANCE 231 SENGUPTA, Nitish Don't look left on Insurance Bill. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(5.2.2009) ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Insurance. -WOMEN 232 MATHIAS, Preethi Change in IPC and victimised women. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(2.2.2009) Highlights the issues related to women in context of the amendment in Indian Penal Code. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. 233 SHAFIQ-UR-REHMAN KHAN Exploitation of poor women: The Haryana nightmare. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.412), 2009 (1.2.2009): P.34-35 ** - Keywords 42

-WOMEN Expresses concern over the plight of Muslim women in Haryana. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS 234 PATEL, Sarjoo and SHUKUL, Maneesha Communication between working mothers and children. SOCIAL WELFARE (NEW DELHI), V.55(No.10), 2009(January 2009): P.24-26 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Career and Achievements; Family. -WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMEN 235 SHARMA, Kalpana In the name of culture? HINDU (DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) Raises concern over the recent attacks on women in Mangalore pub in the name of culture. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime Against Women. -WOMEN-TRAFFICKING 236 HAZARIKA, Arup Kumar Human trafficking. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(8.2.2009) ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Trafficking. -WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 237 NANDY JOSHI, Amrita Dishonourable cause. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) Focuses on the crime against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. 238 Stop attacking women, Don't indulge in violence. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.64(No.2), 2009(15.2.2009): P.9 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. ** - Keywords 43

TOURISM 239 Change the welcome mat (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(6.2.2009) Expresses concern over low turnout of foreign tourists to India. ** Tourism. TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION 240 GUPTA, Surajeet Das Indian aviation comes a full circle. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) Analyses the condition of Indian aviation sector. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. -RAILWAYS 241 Don't let it fall off the tracks (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) Contemplates the praiseworthy picture of Indian Railways. ** Transportation-Railways. 242 JOSHI, Rakesh Tinker, tinker. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.804, 2009(11.1.2009): P.40 Expresses disagreement over the increase in Railways freight rates. ** Transportation-Railways. 243 SHARMA, Anand K. and RANGAIYATHAN, V. Getting railways to rule the road. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(8.2.2009) ** Transportation-Railways. -RAILWAYS-RAILWAY BUDGET 244 Interim rail budget (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(15.2.2009) ** Transportation-Railways-Railway Budget. -ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 245 PRASAD, Ravi Shankar Targets fallen by the wayside. HINDU (DELHI), 2009(2.2.2009) ** - Keywords 44

-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Raises concern over the slowdown in national highways projects. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Roads and Highways. UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AND STATE-(INDIA) 246 KHINDARIA, Brij India and the UN. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.805, 2009(25.1.2009): P.40 UN: United Nations. Analyses India's role at the UN and its various agencies during the Obama Presidency. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(India). URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-(INDIA) 247 ARUN, T.K. Needed a modern-day Tughlaq. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(12.2.2009) Emphasises the need for announcing plans by Government to construct a brand new city as large as Delhi for fiscal stimulus. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-(India). -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-HOUSING 248 RAO, M. Govinda Combating the slowdown: A reality rummage. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(3.2.2009) Explores the opportunity available for the realty sector in the present economic condition. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-Housing. -HOUSING 249 JOGINDER SINGH Grabbed before being built. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(9.2.2009) Comments on Delhi Development Authority's housing scam. ** Urban Development-Housing. ** - Keywords 45

WATER MANAGEMENT -DRINKING WATER 250 SHARMA, Anjali Millions in South Asia face growing water crisis. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(10.2.2009) ** Water Management-Drinking Water. -FLOODS 251 Flood control (Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(6.2.2009) ** Water Management-Floods. -IRRIGATION SYSTEM 252 CHELLADURAI, A. Need for effective implementation of integrated wasteland development programme. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.9-11 ** Water Management-Irrigation System. 253 MANIHAR SHARMA, B. Wasteland in Manipur: Problems and prospects. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.12-15 ** Water Management-Irrigation System. 254 MISHRA, Chittaranjan Watershed plus as a sustainable strategy of livelihood: A study of Koraput district of Orissa. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.27-30 ** Water Management-Irrigation System; Rural Employment. 255 MISHRA, K.C and MISHRA, R.C. Watershed development: key to agricultural development in rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.24-26 ** Water Management-Irrigation System. 256 PATEL, Amrit Wasteland: A threat to survival and quality of human life KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2 009): P.3-8 ** Water Management-Irrigation System. 257 TRIPATHY, K.K. Wasteland development initiatives in India: A review. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.3), 2009(January 2009): P.16-19 ** Water Management-Irrigation System. ** - Keywords 46