Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVII (16-31 December, 2011) No.24

AGRICULTURE -(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 1 CHOUDHARY, Rabindra Kr Agricultural development in Assam. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.34-36 ** Agriculture-(India-North East Region). -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-TEA 2 BIKASH SINGH Reviving the tea industry. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.47-53 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea. -AGRICULTURAL CREDIT 3 MANOHARAN, B and KAVITHA, M Flow of agricultural credit in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.1), 2011(Oct, 2011): P.24-28 Focuses on the structure of agricultural credit system in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Credit. -AGRICULTURE POLICY-(INDIA) 4 BARMAN, Kandarpa Kumar Crisis in Indian agriculture. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(24.12.2011) Throws light on the problems of agriculture in India. ** Agriculture-Agriculture Policy-(India). -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 5 SUBRAMANIAN, K S and TARAFDAR, J C Prospects of nano-technology in Indian farming. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.81 (No.10), 2011(Oct, 2011): P.3-9 Focuses on the impact of applications of nanotechnology in agricultural sciences. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research; Nanotechnology. ** - Keywords 1

-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH-ORGANIC FARMING 6 GHOSE, Arabinda Organic farming a luxury for India. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.21), 2011 (1.11.2011): P.27-28 Focuses on the concept of organic farming in Indian agriculture. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research-Organic Farming. -FARMS AND FARMERS 7 BHATTACHARJYA, Pranjal Kumar Improving livelihood of small land holders. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(23.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to improve the lives of farmers having small land. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers. 8 GULATI, Ashok Spinning a cotton crisis. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Looks into the root cause behind the growing distress in cotton cultivators of Maharashtra. ** Agriculture-Farms and Farmers. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT POLICY-(INDIA) 9 GUBBI, Sanjay Greedy for growth. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) Expresses concern over the violation of environmental laws at the time of giving permission to build the mini- hydel projects in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management Policy-(India). -LAND AND LAND REFORMS 10 MEENA, Prabhudayal Land reforms and the institutional mechanism for its effective implementation. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Oct, 2011): P.19-22 ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms. 11 SAXENA, N C Inheritance rights of women in agricultural land. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Oct, 2011): P.12-15 ** - Keywords 2

-LAND AND LAND REFORMS Emphasises the need to formulate laws to provide inheritance rights of women in agricultural land. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms; Women. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION 12 JAIRAM RAMESH Draft Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill(LARR), 2011. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Oct, 2011): P.5-10 ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. 13 MUKHERJEE, Dhurjati New Bill to focus on livelihood rights and rehabilitation YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Oct, 2011): P.48-50 Deals with the draft Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. 14 PANDE, Bhanu Not so special anymore. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(27.12.2011) Emphasises the need to frame investor friendly Special Economic Zone policy. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. 15 RAMANATHAN, Usha Land acquisition, eminent domain and the 2011 Bill. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.44/45), 2011(5.11.2011): P.10-14 Deals with Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. -PEST CONTROL 16 TRIVEDI, T P and AHUJA, D B Integrated pest management: Approaches and implementation. INDIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (NEW DELHI), V.81 (No.11), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.3-15 ** Agriculture-Pest Control. ** - Keywords 3

AWARDS -INTERNATIONAL AWARDS-NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 17 STENHAMMER, Anne F Real femillennium now. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Applauds for awarding Nobel Peace Prize to three women together (two Liberian and one Yemen) for their non- violent struggle for the safety of women. ** Awards-International Awards-Nobel Peace Prize. BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-MALAVIYA, MADAN MOHAN 18 PATHAK, Pramod Relevance of Malaviya. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(18.12.2011) Throws light on the ideology of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. ** Biographies-Freedom Fighters-MALAVIYA, Madan Mohan. -POLITICAL LEADERS-KIM JONG II 19 'Dear leader' if you only knew (Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Pays homage to the North Korea's ruler Kim Jong-II. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-KIM JONG II. -PROMINENT PERSONS-HAZARIKA, BHUPEN 20 DEKA, Ranjit Narayan Nightingale of Brahmaputra. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(18.12.2011) Acknowledges the contribution of Bhupen Hazarika, an eminent Assamese poet and singer. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-HAZARIKA, Bhupen. COMMERCE -COMMERCIAL LAW AND POLICY-(INDIA) 21 TYAGI, Karan Singh Second look at international arbitration. HINDU (NEW DELHI), 2011(22.12.2011) Comments on the Supreme Court's decision on international commercial arbitration disputes. ** - Keywords 4

COMMERCE -COMMERCIAL LAW AND POLICY-(INDIA) ** Commerce-Commercial Law and Policy-(India). -INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER PROTECTION 22 GIRIMAJI, Pushpa Not a buyers' market. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Emphasises the need to improve consumer justice system. ** Commerce-Internal Trade-Consumer Protection. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 23 DAYAL, Raghu MFN and Indo-Pak trade. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) MFN: Most Favoured Nation. Examines the trade relations likely to be between India and Pakistan in the context of Pakistan's proposal to give the status of Most Favoured Nation to India. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-EXIM POLICY-(INDIA) 24 WANKHEDE, Harish S Business as usual. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Emphasises the need to promote the entry of Dalit entrepreneurs into global market. ** Commerce-International trade-Exim Policy-(India); Scheduled Castes. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO 25 VASUDEVA, P K In Geneva, the door to a deal on the Doha round stays open. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Expresses concern over failure of three day Ministerial meeting held for global trade negotiations in Geneva. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO. ** - Keywords 5

COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOMMUNICATIONS 26 MANOHARAN, B and NAMBI DEVI, S Indian telecommunication industry: An overview. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.1), 2011(Oct, 2011): P.19-24 ** Communications-Telecommunications. 27 RAJAMANI, R C Telecom Sector: Changing lives. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.40-42 Focuses on the increasing network of telecommunications. ** Communications-Telecommunications. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 28 DE, Hemchhaya Class act. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(28.12.2011) Discusses the significant features of the proposed Companies Bill, 2011. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. 29 SUBRAMANIAN, Shobana Known by the company we keep. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) Discusses about the provisions of the proposed Companies Bill, 2011. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 30 RAMAKUMAR, R Aadhaar: Time to disown the idea. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(16.12.2011) Comments on Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's recommendations for reconsidering and reviewing the Unique Identification Scheme. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship. 31 THOMAS, Mathew How does Government justify 'Aadhaar' when its foundation has crashed ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(20.12.2011) ** - Keywords 6

CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP Examines various flaws in the Unique Identification Scheme as per report released by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -PERFORMING ARTS 32 MUDGAL, Shubha Changing trends in performing arts. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(31.12.2011) Analyses the effects of globalisation on Indian performing arts. ** Culture and Civilization-Performing Arts; Liberalisation-(India). DEFENCE -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 33 GUHA, Ramachandra Asian clash of civilisations? Revisiting the Sino-Indian conflict of 1962. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.44/45), 2011(5.11.2011): P.51-66 Looks into the history of Indo-China war of 1962 and its impact on geopolitics of the present day. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China). 34 PANT, Harsh V China goes to Seychelles. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Assesses the threat to India from China's military base set-up in Seychelles to strengthen its Naval power in Indian Ocean. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-China). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(IRAQ-UNITED STATES) 35 NIHAL SINGH, S US addiction to foolish adventure. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(19.12.2011) Comments on the United States declaration to withdraw its troops from Iraq. ** - Keywords 7

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(IRAQ-UNITED STATES) ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Iraq-United States). 36 PURUSHOTHAMAN, Uma Iraq after the pull out. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Assesses the impact of withdrawal of the United States troops from Iraq. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Iraq-United States). 37 VISSER, Reidar Iraq we're leaving behind. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(18.12.2011) Evaluates the future of political condition in the wake of withdrawal of American forces from Iraq. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(Iraq-United States). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA-ASSAM) 38 SANYAL, Subhashree Millennium development goals: Why so far. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.54-56 Highlights the contribution of public-private partnership in Assam for achieving Millennium Development Goals by the year 2015. ** Economic Growth-(India-Assam); UN Millennium Project; Joint Sector. -(INDIA-BIHAR) 39 PHADNIS, Aditi From Bimaru to booming ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Appreciates the changing socio-economic condition of Bihar. ** Economic Growth-(India-Bihar). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE) 40 BARUA, Abheek Hard times in Eurozone. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(20.12.2011) Expresses concern over prevailing financial crisis in Europe. ** - Keywords 8

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA) 41 JAITLEY, Arun Price of paralysis. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Criticises the steps being taken by the Government to curb price rise of essential commodities. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). 42 ROGOTHAM, S Perfect storm. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(18.12.2011) Analyses the impact of global economic crisis likely to be on Indian economy during the year 2012. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). 43 SAMBRANI, Shreekant Boom and the spike. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(16.12.2011) Evaluates the impact of global recession on Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) 44 IYER, P Vaidyanathan Frightening fisc. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Discusses about poor economic policies of the country. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). 45 MUNDLE, Sudipto Watching the economy. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(29.12.2011) Focuses on challenges ahead for the United Progressive Alliance Government to address the domestic economic problems and face off global crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). 46 PATNAIK, Ila Stop controlling. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) ** - Keywords 9

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) Discusses about depriciation of Rupee and problems in macro-economic policies of the Government. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India); Devaluation (Rupee). 47 SHAH, Nilesh Few right steps. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to tackle the current economic problems. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). -ECONOMIC REFORMS 48 SRIVATSA KRISHNA Zero reform society: Has the economy gone to the dogs? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(25.12.2011) Comments on the initiatives taken by the Government in respect of economic reforms. ** Economic Growth-Economic Reforms. -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 49 DHAR, M K Who are India's poor. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.61(No.21), 2011 (1.11.2011): P.21-23 Comments on the Planning Commission's criteria for identifying people living below the poverty line. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 50 DEV, Krishna Infrastructure scenario for the North East. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.18-22 Looks at the development of infrastructure in North East Region of the country. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India-North East Region). ** - Keywords 10

EDUCATION -EDUCATIONAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 51 CHAUDHURI, Arindam Education needs a lesson. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken to bring reform in education system in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India). 52 RAMANATHAN, Hema and PARVATHY, P B Where motive is profit, education takes a back seat. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(25.12.2011) Discusses about the flaws in prevailing education system of the country. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India). -HIGHER EDUCATION 53 SHARMA, Subhash Education in Indian economy: An overview. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.23-31 Emphasises the need to strengthen higher and technical education for bringing prosperity in India. ** Education-Higher Education; Economic Growth. -VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE 54 DAS, Mrinalini Vocational education: A perspective. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(20.12.2011) ** Education-Vocational Guidance. ELECTIONS -BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-ODISHA) 55 BEURIA, S T Patnaik proves his mettle yet again. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(17.12.2011) Highlights how the ruling Biju Janata Dal in Odisha wins by poll election in Nowrangpur district despite various allegations of corruption. ** Elections-By Elections-(India-Odisha). ** - Keywords 11

-ELECTION CAMPAIGN-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 56 CHANAKYA Bijli, sadak, jaati. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Comments on Chief Minister Mayawati's caste based election campaigning in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections to be held in the year 2012. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh). 57 PANDEY, Sanjay UP 'Mayabazar' to shape national politics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(18.12.2011) Throws light on the efforts being made by the political parties to woo voters in the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. ** Elections-Election Campaign-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -ELECTION LAW AND REFORMS 58 MINHAZ MERCHANT How much does your Lutyens MP cost you? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(18.12.2011) Calls for an urgent need for introducing a legislation to give more powers to Election Commission for curbing political corruption at its root. ** Elections-Election Law and Reforms; Election Commission; Corruption. ENERGY -ENERGY RESOURCES-NUCLEAR ENERGY 59 ABDUL KALAM, A P J and SRIJAN PAL SINGH Nuclear power is our gateway to prosperous future. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.12-16 Highlights the importance of nuclear energy for Indian economy. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Nuclear Energy. -ENERGY RESOURCES-SOLAR ENERGY 60 BAJAJ, Vikas Sunny days ahead for solar power. HINDU (NEW DELHI), 2011(30.12.2011) Discusses the future of solar industry in India. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Solar Energy. ** - Keywords 12

ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 61 BIDWAI, Praful Inclement in Durban. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Analyses the outcome of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held recently in Durban. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. 62 JAYARAMAN, T Post-Durban, India has its task cut out. HINDU (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) UNFCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Focuses on India's commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Durban. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. 63 LOMBORG, Bjorn Climate extremists. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) IPCC: Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change. Criticises the media for misreporting about the findings of Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. 64 SALMAN HAIDAR Climate change. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(17.12.2011) Gives views on the ongoing United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held at Durban in South Africa. ** Environment-Global Warming; UNEP. FINANCE 65 SHARMA, Nand Kishore Risk minimization techniques for financial service industry. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.25-32 Describes the risks involved in the management of the financial institutions. ** Finance; Managing Agency. ** - Keywords 13

-BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA) 66 BHAGWATI, Jamini How unaccountable are Central banks ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Emphasises the need to improve transparency and accountability in Reserve Bank of India's decision making and regulatory policing process. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India). 67 BHALLA, Surjit S Holding RBI accountable. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Criticises the Reserve Bank of India's policy against inflation and suggests to make it more accountable towards Parliament. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India); Inflation. 68 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili Wise and Significant pause. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Appreciates measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India's Governor D Subbarao to control inflation at the time of global economic crisis. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India). 69 PATNAIK, Ila Reserve Bank, refocus. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(28.12.2011) Examines critically the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy in response to control inflation. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India); Inflation. -BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE 70 SHARMA, Amiya Kumar Micro-finance in the North-East. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.8-10 Looks at the development of microfinance movement in the North-East Region of the country. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance. ** - Keywords 14

-BLACK MONEY 71 KUNIYIL, Achuthanandan White paper ? Government needs to bring back the black money. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(29.12.2011) ** Finance-Black Money. 72 SWAMY, Subramanian Black not beautiful. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to curb corruption and black money. ** Finance-Black Money. -CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-(RUPEE) 73 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Crash of rupee is crash of confidence. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(18.12.2011) Draws attention towards the repercussions of the devaluation of Indian Rupee in currency markets in terms of foreign direct investment. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-(Rupee); Foreign Direct Investment. -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 74 DESAI, Ashok V Death of high streets. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(27.12.2011) Draws attention towards the ramifications of allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector in India. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 75 GURINDER SINGH FDI: Boom or curse ? INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.24), 2011 (16.12.2011): P.9-14 Comments on the Government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 76 MITRA, Ashok Loser at both ends. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(16.12.2011) ** - Keywords 15

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) Questions on the credibility of United Progressive Alliance-II Government on the issue of Foreign Direct Investment Bill, 2011 in Parliament. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 77 PATNAIK, Prabhat Legitimising an inhumane discourse. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(27.12.2011) Argues over the Government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 78 RAO, S L Big ticket, small change. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(26.12.2011) Justifies the Government's decision to allow foreign direct investment in Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 79 RASHID K KIDWAI Political knives that should not cut the supply chain. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(18.12.2011) Opines that foreign direct investment in Retail Sector can transform rural employment condition. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India). -INFLATION 80 DHAR, M K Policy paralysis stokes inflation. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.23), 2011 (1.12.2011): P.21-23 Suggests the steps to be taken by the Government to curb inflation. ** Finance-Inflation. ** - Keywords 16

FLAGS AND EMBLEMS -NATIONAL ANTHEM-(INDIA) 81 BANIK, Gour Gopal Tagore and the national anthem. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(27.12.2011) Deals with ongoing debate over Indian National Anthem. ** Flags and Emblems-National Anthem-(India). FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 82 ANNAPURNA SINGH Food Security Bill: good politics to deliver bad economics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(23.12.2011) Comments on the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 83 BARMAN, Abheek Reforms on the menu. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Gives views on the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 84 DREZE, Jean Hunger must go. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(22.12.2011) Suggests the provisions to be incorporated in the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 85 GULATI, Ashok and GUJRAL, Jyoti Can we afford Rupees 6 Lakh Crore Food Subsidy Bill in 3 years? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Provides a critical appraisal of the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 86 HALARNKAR, Samar PM's last stand. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(23.12.2011) Focuses on the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's views regarding proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** - Keywords 17

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY ** Food-Food Security. 87 HEGDE, Pandurang Food bill doesn't promote security. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(28.12.2011) Examines critically the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011 introduced in Parliament. ** Food-Food Security. 88 How to digest this welfare (Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Deals with the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011 ** Food-Food Security. 89 MANDER, Harsh Too little, too late. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) Holds an opinion about the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 90 ANAND, Manish In superpoor India: A bill to feed 800mn people. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(25.12.2011) Raises doubts over the feasibility of the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 91 PARIKH, Kirit S Heading for grain drain. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(17.12.2011) Holds an opinion about the features of the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. 92 RASTOGI, Dipali Patronising the poor, in perpetuity. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(23.12.2011) Discusses the limitations of the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. ** - Keywords 18

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 93 VENU, M K Securing food delivery. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(22.12.2011) Deals with the proposed National Food Security Bill, 2011 ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -(INDIA) 94 CHARY, S N Innovate or perish. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(24.12.2011) Suggests the steps to be taken by the Government for industrial growth. ** Industrial Development-(India). 95 KATESHYIA, Gopal and Others Signs of a slowdown. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(18.12.2011) Examines the impact of global economic crisis on Indian industry. ** Industrial Development-(India). 96 SACHITANAND, N N Industrial slump. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(17.12.2011) Discusses the implications of the downturn in industries for the future of labour market. ** Industrial Development-(India); Manpower. -ENTERPRISES-PRIVATE SECTOR 97 Untapped seam of social enterprise. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.15-16 Focuses on the role of private enterprises in Social Sector. ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Private Sector; Social Change and Conditions. ** - Keywords 19

-ENTERPRISES-SERVICE SECTOR 98 ROY, Anjan Foreign direct investment in the Services Sector. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.8-11 ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Service Sector; Foreign Direct Investment. 99 SARAVANAN, M and CHANDRASEKARAN, B Growth trends in Services Sector. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.13-16 ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Service Sector. 100 SRINIVASAN, G Services Sector and its contribution to the Indian economy. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.5-7 ** Industrial Development-Enterprises-Service Sector. -INDUSTRIAL HAZARDOUS 101 MANOHARAN, B and KAVITHA, M Electronic waste in India. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.22-25 Suggests the measures to be taken to monitor the better management of electronic wastes in India. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Hazardous Waste. -SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES 102 DEBROY, Bibek MSMEs too deserve exit option. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) MSME-Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Emphasises the need to mandate the registration of all micro, small and medium enterprises. ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries. 103 SAIKIA, Sunil Kr Boosting the economy through MSMES. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.23-27 MSME-Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. ** Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 104 India-Afghanistan sign pacts on security forces, minerals. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.4), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.15-18 ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan). ** - Keywords 20

-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 105 DASGUPTA, Chandrashekhar Was there an Indian plot to break up Pakistan in 1971 ? HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(17.12.2011) Throws light on the supportive role of India in Bangladesh's freedom struggle in the year 1971. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 106 GUPTA, Shekhar Winning 1971 again. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Gives an opinion on 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's liberation and India-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 107 GURMEET KANWAL Liberation of Bangladesh: India's greatest military triumph. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(16.12.2011) ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 108 JOSHI, Ruchir Golden victory. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(18.12.2011) Deals with 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's freedom. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 109 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay Liberation of Bangladesh. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Gives views on India-Bangladesh relations in the context of the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh's liberation. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 110 MALHOTRA, Inder Fourteen days to freedom. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Recollects the memories of Bangladesh's liberation on its 40th anniversary. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 111 MAROOF RAJA Victory and little else. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Recollects India's role in getting Bangladesh liberated from Pakistan in 1971 war. ** - Keywords 21

-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 112 RAZA RUMI Erasing memory to deal with loss. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(17.12.2011) Recollects the memories of India-Pakistan war waged for liberation of Bangladesh in the year 1971. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 113 SRINIVASAN, Krishnan Forty years of freedom. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(22.12.2011) Suggests India to strengthen its ties with Bangladesh. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 114 SWAMI, Praveen India's secret war in Bangladesh. HINDU (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) Discusses about the role of Indian military and intelligence services during Bangladesh liberation from Pakistan in1971 war. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh); War. -(INDIA-MIDDLE EAST) 115 RAJA MOHAN, C Widening Gulf. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(23.12.2011) Highlights India's policy towards Middle East in current political scenario. ** International Relations-(India-Middle East). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 116 VAKIL, Sunita Truth eludes the PM. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.23), 2011 (1.12.2011): P.29-30 PM: Prime Minister. Clarifies Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's capitulation to Pakistan on the issue of terrorism. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). ** - Keywords 22

-(INDIA-RUSSIA) 117 Highly productive summit (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(20.12.2011) Discusses the outcome of the 12th Indo-Russian Summit held in Moscow. ** International Relations-(India-Russia). 118 SALMAN HAIDAR Moscow summit. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(28.12.2011) Throws light on the significance of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent visit to Russia. ** International Relations-(India-Russia). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 119 India and US at UN. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.11-13 US: United States, UN: United Nations. Focuses on the United States support for India's ambition to be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. ** International Relations-(India-United States); UN and State-(India). 120 SHAH, Rajiv Innovate to progress. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Emphasises the need for India and the United States partnership in the over all development of poor nations. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(IRAN-UNITED STATES) 121 JANSEN, Michael Downing drone, Iran dares US. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(16.12.2011) Throws light on the tension between Iran and the United States over the drone plane issue. ** International Relations-(Iran-United States). ** - Keywords 23

-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 122 CHAUDHURI, Pramit Pal At home in the world. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(27.12.2011) Appreciates India's accomplishments in foreign policy towards its neighbour countries. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN 123 MISRA, Satish India look east policy gets a boost. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.61(No.21), 2011 (1.11.2011): P.37-38 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN. -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-IBSA 124 PM urges Brazil, SA for common stand on AF-Pak. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.6-9 IBSA: India, Brazil and South Africa. Focuses on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's indication to impress upon Brazil and South Africa for taking common stand on Afghanistan and Pakistan in the forthcoming meeting at India, Brazil and South Africa Summit. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-IES 125 MISRA, Satish Will Indian political class respond economic challenges. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.23), 2011 (1.12.2011): P.36-38 Discusses about the political and economic challenges ahead for India during the Indian Economic Summit, jointly organised by the World Economic Forum and Confederation of Indian Industry held on 14 Novemebr 2011 in Mumbai. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IES. ** - Keywords 24

-WAR-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 126 MEHTA, Ashok K Forgotten lessons and heroes of 'India's greatest victory'. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(25.12.2011) Re-collects the achievements of General Sam Manekshaw in the war of 1971 fought between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-War-(India-Pakistan); Prominent Persons-MANEKSHAW, Sam. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES 127 Sixty Fourth year of Independence- A Kaleidoscopic view of labour activities. INDIAN LABOUR JOURNAL (CHANDIGARH), V.52(No.9), 2011 (Sep, 2011): P.819-845 ** Labour and Labouring Classes. -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT 128 KAMBO, B S and KULWINDER KAUR Employment growth and certain financial aspects of enterprises in hospitality industry. INDIAN LABOUR JOURNAL (CHANDIGARH), V.52(No.10), 2011 (Oct, 2011): P.939-955 Analyses the characterstics of enterprises engaged in hospitality industry using National Sample Survey data for four surveys conducted during the period 1983-84 to 2006-07. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment. -INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS-INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 129 CHOUDHURI, Nivedita Playing with fire. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(20.12.2011) Discusses that India needs a law concerning to health and safety at work so as to protect workers. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Industrial Accidents- Industrial Security. ** - Keywords 25

LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDICIARY, LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE RELATIONS-(INDIA) 130 TEWARI, Manish When centre cannot hold. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) Discusses about institutional autonomy of executive at centre. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary, Legislative and Executive Relations-(India). MASS MEDIA -FILMS 131 YECHURY, Sitaram India's cinemascope. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Pays tribute to the talented artists of Hindi Cinema. ** Mass Media-Films. -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 132 KOHLI KHANDEKAR, Vanita Get ready for the network slugfest. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Observe that there is a need of media regulator to look into business and non-business aspects of media industry. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) 133 GUPTA, Shekhar House of Hubris. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(31.12.2011) Comments on the frequent adjournment of Parliamentary proceedings on the issue of Lokpal Bill during the Winter Session, 2011 of Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India); Ombudsman. 134 THAROOR, Shashi Opposition's black money bogey. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(23.12.2011) Criticises Opposition parties for disrupting Parliamentary proceedings on the issue of black money. ** - Keywords 26

PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA) ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India); Black Money. 135 VARSHNEY, Ashutosh Year of living angrily. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(31.12.2011) Comments on the various political protests that took place to hamper the legislative proceedings of Parliament in the year 2011. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India). -LEGISLATORS-CODE OF CONDUCT 136 BHARDWAJ, Brij Parliament members must change to earn respect of nation. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.24), 2011 (16.12.2011): P.18-19 Urges the members of Parliament to maintain decorum and dignity of the Parliament. ** Parliament-Legislators-Code of Conduct. PETROLEUM -OIL 137 SOOD, Vikram Now that Iraq's done. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) Brings into focus the international politics for getting control over oil and other energy resources in West Asia. ** Petroleum-Oil. -OIL IMPORTS 138 MAHALINGAM, Sudha Bad news for oil-importing nations. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(24.12.2011) Discusses about implications of ban imposed by the European Union on importing of oil from Iran. ** Petroleum-Oil Imports. ** - Keywords 27

-OIL PRICES 139 GURINDER SINGH Oil imperialism. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.22), 2011 (16.11.2011): P.19-25 Focuses on the impact of hike in oil prices on the real income of the common man. ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. 140 SHENOY, Bhamy V Gamblers at futures market pushing up petrol, diesel prices. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(28.12.2011) ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CASTE POLITICS 141 JOGINDER SINGH Should caste based reservations be abolished ? INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.22), 2011 (16.11.2011): P.34-35 ** Politics and Government-Caste Politics; Reservation Policy-(India). -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 142 RAJ KUMAR, C Shield for democracy. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(30.12.2011) Emphasises the need for South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation to take adequate steps towards establishing a regional Human Rights Commission. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights; SAARC. -COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATIONS-(INDIA-DELHI) 143 DASGUPTA, Swapan Maharani's durbar and a blinkered view of history. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(18.12.2011) Describes the historical facts about Delhi in the light of commemoration and celebration of its centenary year. ** Politics and Government-Commemoration and Celebrations (India-Delhi). ** - Keywords 28

-COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATIONS-(INDIA-GOA) 144 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Goa, Goa, gone ? HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Describes the socio-economic developments that took place in Goa during the last fifty years of its inception. ** Politics and Government-Commemoration and Celebrations (India-Goa). -FORMS OF GOVERNMENT-PRESIDENTIAL 145 NAYAR, Kuldip What holds for india ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(22.12.2011) Expresses views on the debate to adopt Presidential form of Government in India. ** Politics and Government-Forms of Government- Presidential. -POLITICAL AGITATION 146 NAYAN CHANDA Year of 'Two-G' protests. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(24.12.2011) Focuses on the ongoing waves of public protests against the functioning of the Governments around the world with special reference to 2G Telecom spectrum protests in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation; Telecom Policy-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) 147 ANEJA, Atul Egypt's difficult transition to democracy. HINDU (NEW DELHI), 2011(23.12.2011) Focuses on the challenges before the Egyptian Government to have real transition to democracy. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt); Political Development-(Egypt). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 148 GUHA, Ramachandra In the year and now. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) ** - Keywords 29

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) Speculates over the changing political scenario in the year 2012 to save Indian democracy. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); Democracy. 149 MALHOTRA, Inder India's very own annus horribilis. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(28.12.2011) Throws light on some of the major political developments that took place in the year 2011 in India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 150 NAYAR, Kuldip Need for fresh polls. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(16.12.2011) Comments on the present political condition of India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 151 GURINDER SINGH Mayawati's political manoeuvre. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.23), 2011 (1.12.2011): P.17-20 Comments on Chief Minister Mayawati's proposal to divide Uttar Pradesh State into four parts. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh). 152 SEEMA MUSTAFA On their marks. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(21.12.2011) Assesses the political condition of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the year 2012. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Uttar Pradesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 153 NADEEM F PARACHA Generals play footsie with radicals. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(28.12.2011) ** - Keywords 30

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) Reveals the nexus between Islamic extremists and the Pakistani army. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). 154 RAMAN, B Back to the past in Pakistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(27.12.2011) Raises concern over the hegemony of Pakistan Army over the functioning of Government. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). 155 SEN, Sankar Imran Khan is the Army's new poster boy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) Reveals that army is backing former cricketer Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf Party in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RUSSIA) 156 EGGERT, Konstantin After setback, Putin cannot delay reforms. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Comments on rising tide of discontent against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Russia. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Russia) -POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 157 VAKIL, Sunita BJP needs to rethink. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.21), 2011 (1.11.2011): P.15-16 Focuses on the challenges before the Bharatiya Janata Party to win the Lok Sabha elections in the year 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. -POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 158 JOSHI, Yashwardhan Uttar Pradesh: acid test for Rahul. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.24), 2011 (16.12.2011): P.15-17 ** - Keywords 31

-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS Focuses on the challenges before Rahul Gandhi to revive the Indian National Congress' position in the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh Legilative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 159 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu 'C' in Congress. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(27.12.2011) Comments on the attitude of the Indian National Congress Party towards the social realities. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. 160 PUNJ, Balbir K Ghosts of the past. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Examines the political condition of Indian National Congress in the wake of ongoing protests over Lokpal Issue. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Ombudsman. 161 SHASHI SHEKHAR Congress pulls a quota trick. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(28.12.2011) Comments on the Muslims vote bank politics of the Indian National Congress Party being played in view of ensuing Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress; Election Campaign; Caste Politics. -POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-CAPITALISM 162 Ideology, facts and the push to the right. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.1), 2011(Oct, 2011): P.14-16 Focuses on the role of Capitalism in the country's Gross Domestic Product. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Capitalism. 163 Is Capitalism edging closer to doom. MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.1), 2011(Oct, 2011): P.13-14 ** - Keywords 32

-POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-CAPITALISM ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Capitalism. -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 164 BISWAS, Prasenjit Internal conflicts- Who's responsible ? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(26.12.2011) Deals with internal conflicts in North East States of India and role of army to maintain peace. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- North East Region). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(IRAQ) 165 HEALY, Jack and Others Iraq jolted by violence as political crisis erupts. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(24.12.2011) Raises concern over ethnic violence erupted in Iraq. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Iraq). 166 JANSEN, Michael Fear of communal riot looms over Iraq. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(22.12.2011) Raises concern over ethnic clashes in Iraq. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Iraq). -STATES REORGANISATION 167 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Watch these spaces. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Emphasises the need to set up a new States Reorganisation Commission for deciding the carving of new States in India. ** Politics and Government-States Reorganisation. -TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY 168 ANITA INDER SINGH 2011: Democracy's Odyssey. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(28.12.2011) Looks at the popular protests demanding for democracy in ** - Keywords 33

-TYPES OF POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY various countries across the world. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy. 169 PANDA, Baijayant 'Jay' More democracy, not less. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(24.12.2011) Emphasises the need for India to strengthen the democracy by changing its system of governance. ** Politics and Government-Types of Political System- Democracy. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 170 How to restore the Government's credibility. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.4), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.4-6 ** Public Administration. -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS 171 MURAD ALI BAIG Now, a Singapore sling. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Emphasises the need to bring drastic administrative reforms in india. ** Public Administration-Administrative Reforms; Corruption. -CORRUPTION-(INDIA) 172 GUPTA, Shekhar Caste of corruption. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Expresses concern over the absence of inclusive politics in the Team Anna led anti-corruption movement. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India); Ombudsman. -LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS 173 JOGINDER SINGH No fallen angels here. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI) , V.61(No.23), 2011 (1.12.2011): P.31-33 Expresses concern over rising crimes and scandals around ** - Keywords 34

-LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS the world. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals. -LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY 174 GUPTA, Shishir Waiting to explode. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(19.12.2011) Emphasises the need to review internal security policy in the wake of various incidents of bomb blasts occurred in different parts of the country. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security; Terrorism. -LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES-(INDIA) 175 JOSHI, G P Freeing the CBI. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(28.12.2011) CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation. Suggests to make the Central Bureau of Investigation an independent organisation in the wake of ongoing debate on Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies- (India); Ombudsman. 176 SUDHANSHU RANJAN Why CBI is critical. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(21.12.2011) CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation. Discusses the pros and cons of inclusion of Central Bureau of Investigation under the ambit of Lokpal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies- (India); Ombudsman. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-DELHI) 177 VAKIL, Sushil Delhi on terror radar. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.24), 2011 (16.12.2011): P.20-21 Emphasises the need for the police and intelligence agencies to be active in unearthing the network of terrorists activities in the wake of various terror attacks witnessed in Delhi. ** - Keywords 35

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-DELHI) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Delhi). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 178 SAHAYA, D N Why 'force first' will not work. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(21.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken to deal with Maoist menace in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 179 Revoking AFSPA will prove counter-productive. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.61(No.21), 2011 (1 .11.2011): P.17-18 AFSPA: Armed Forces Special Powers Act. Comments on the Government of Jammu and Kashmir's move to revoke Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Jammu and Kashmir). -OMBUDSMAN 180 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Strong Lokpal, weak judiciary recipe for failure. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(25.12.2011) Suggests to bring reform in judiciary for getting a strong Lokpal. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Judicial Reforms. 181 AKBAR, M J Waiting for Lokpal. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(19.12.2011) Gives an opinion on the issue of Lokpal Bill and corruption in India. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 182 BANERJEE, Abhijit This is tunnel vision. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(28.12.2011) ** - Keywords 36

-OMBUDSMAN Holds an opinion about adverse implications of Lokpal Bill for bureaucrats. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Bureacracy. 183 BHAGAT, Chetan Right cause, wrong time. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(31.12.2011) Analyses the reasons behind the failure of Anna Hazare's fast in Mumbai for bringing Lokpal Bill in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 184 BHALLA, Surjit S No Lokpal, no reservations. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to curb corruption in the wake of proposed Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 185 CHANAKYA Picking up the Bill. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(18.12.2011) Deals with the Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 186 DARDA, Vijay Playing with fire. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(23.12.2011) Deals with the issue of Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 187 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna At the rainbow's end. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(31.12.2011) Expresses concern over the collapse of Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 188 JOGINDER SINGH At last, the Lokpal Bill. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(26.12.2011) ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 189 JOSEPH, Ammu Lokpal: Barking up the wrong tree ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) ** - Keywords 37

-OMBUDSMAN Comments on the issue of Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 190 KALYANI SHANKAR Lokpal will straddle, not correct, system. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Deals with the issue of Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 191 LAL, Deepak Sliding towards participation. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Expresses views on the Anna Hazare's led anti-corruption movement. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 192 MALIK, Ashok Anna aims a repeat show. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Comments on social activist Anna Hazare's upcoming protests in Mumbai for the Jan Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 193 MOHANTY, Sanjana Why gen X supports Jan Lokpal. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 194 NARAYANA, A and Others Lessons for Lokpal, from Lokayukta. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(22.12.2011) Suggests to learn lessons from the functioning of Karnataka's Lokayukta for establishing a strong Lokpal. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 195 One step forward, two steps back (Editorial). HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(24.12.2011) Comments upon the provisions of the proposed Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 196 PURI, Rajinder Laughable Lokpal debate ! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(28.12.2011) Deals with the issue of Lokpal Bill. ** - Keywords 38

-OMBUDSMAN ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). 197 RAJESH, Y P Rs 7-8 Lakh reality cheque. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Comments on Team Anna Hazare's led movement in Mumbai for pressuring the Government to bring Lokpal Bil in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 198 RAO, Jaithirth Great Lokpal conspiracy theory. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(30.12.2011) Deals with the issue of Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 199 SALMAN KHURSHID Question of balance. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(27.12.2011) Holds an opinion about the fundamental basis for the architecture of the Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman. 200 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Not in the picture. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(30.12.2011) Highlights the role of media in popularizing Anna Hazare, who is fighting for bringing Lokpal Bill in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Mass Media. 201 SEEMA CHISTI Aam MP. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Highlights the politicians' views on Anna Hazare's led movement for getting Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Civil Society. 202 SHASHI SHEKHAR Act in haste, repent at leisure. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) Emphasises the need to formulate a strong Lokpal Bill. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). ** - Keywords 39

-OMBUDSMAN 203 VERGHESE, B G Governance matters. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(20.12.2011) Raises concern over the politics on Lokpal Bill issue. ** Public Administration-Ombudsman; Corruption-(India). -PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA) 204 GUHA, Ramachandra Prime Minister in peril. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(31.12.2011) Criticises the functioning of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his 2nd tenure. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India). -PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 205 KHERA, Reetika Revival of the public distribution system: Evidence and explanations. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.46(No.44/45), 2011(5.11.2011): P.36-50 ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. PUBLIC HEALTH -HOSPITALS 206 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Buildings and the block. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute. Emphasises the need for bringing serious reform in providing safety regulations in hospitals in the light of recent fire accident took place at AMRI hospital in Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. 207 KAMPCHEN, Martin Beginning of corruption. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(18.12.2011) AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute. Comments on the negligence of the management in the light of recent fire accident took place in at AMRI hospital in Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. ** - Keywords 40

PUBLIC HEALTH -HOSPITALS 208 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Banality of evil. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) Urges Government to take stern action against the accused of AMRI hospital fire accident case. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. 209 RAY, Indranill Basu Time for radical change. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(20.12.2011) AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute. Emphasises the need for strict regulatory mechanisms to supervise the safety norms followed in the private hospitals in the context of fire accident took place recently in AMRI hospital of Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. 210 ROY, Subir How sick is our private healthcare ? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute. Raises concern over the poor condition of hospitals across India in the wake of fire accident took place recently in AMRI hospital of Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. 211 SENGUPTA, Saugor Fire methanol and usual suspects. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(17.12.2011) AMRI: Advanced Medical Research Institute. Pays tribute to the victims of AMRI hospital fire accident in Kolkata. ** Public Health-Hospitals; Fire Accidents. -MEDICAL RESEARCH 212 JAYAN, T V Matter of genes. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2011(19.12.2011) Throws light on the studies conducted by the Indian scientist Saman Habib on the people's vulnerability to Malaria. ** Public Health-Medical Research. ** - Keywords 41

-MEDICAL RESEARCH 213 SHASHANK Regulating stem cell based research and therapy in India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(19.12.2011) ** Public Health-Medical Research. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(CHINA) 214 GOSWAMI, Alakananda Reducing newborn deaths in China. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(21.12.2011) Suggests India to learn lessons from China's healthcare facilities. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(China). -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 215 BARUAH, Papori Healthcare; A key sector in the service industry. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.33-37 Focuses on the role of public-private partnership in strengthening the healthcare system in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India); Joint Sector. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 216 CHATURVEDI, Sonalika Health status of women in the North-East. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Dec, 2011): P.28-31 ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India-North East Region); Women. RELIGION -RELIGIOUS BOOKS AND SCRIPTURES 217 RAJBONGSHI, Hemanta Controversy over the Bhagvad Gita. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(25.12.2011) Expresses concern over uproar over Russian authorities' move to ban the Russian translation of Bhagvad Gita in Siberia, Russia. ** Religion-Religious Books and Scriptures. 218 SAHU, S N Gita and the Manifesto. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(23.12.2011) ** - Keywords 42

RELIGION -RELIGIOUS BOOKS AND SCRIPTURES Argues over the issue of banning of Gita in Russia. ** Religion-Religious Books and Scriptures. RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 219 SARMAH, R N Rural unemployment in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(26.12.2011) Comments on the implementation of employment schemes launched by the Government for rural poor in Assam. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. -RURAL INDUSTRY 220 DAS, Manmohan Rural industrialisation: Key to development. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(16.12.2011) Points out that rural industrialisation can play a vital role in removing poverty and creating employment in rural areas. ** Rural Development-Rural Industry. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANTS 221 GOPU MOHAN Kudankulam, Ground Zero. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(25.12.2011) Discusses about the pros and cons of setting up the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plants. -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 222 PARTHASARATHI, Ashok Go back to the labs. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(22.12.2011) Emphasises the need for Indian nuclear scientists to create requisite technological innovations in the field of nuclear energy. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear ** - Keywords 43

-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) Development-(India); Nuclear Energy. -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(AUSTRALIA-PAKISTAN) 223 LEE, Lavina Nuclear fissures. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(24.12.2011) Analyses the reasons behind the Nuclear Suppliers' Group's ban imposed on Australia's nuclear trade with Pakistan. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (Australia-Pakistan); Nuclear Materials and Fuels. -BIOTECHNOLOGY 224 BHARGAVA, Pushpa M Unconstitutional, unethical and unscientific. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(28.12.2011) Discusses the provisions and limitations of Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill, 2011. ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology. -COMPUTERS-INTERNET 225 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha Internet is calling: Where are you ? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(20.12.2011) Criticises the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal's move to censor facebook contents. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. 226 GULATI, Sumit Web and free speech. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(16.12.2011) Holds an opinion about the Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Kapil Sibal's remarks on social networking site which reignited the debate on the limits of free speech. ** Science and Technology-Computers-Internet. ** - Keywords 44

-SPACE RESEARCH-(EUROPE) 227 DAS, Saswato R Holy grail of Higgs hunters. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(16.12.2011) Studies about the Higgs Boson, the particle for understanding the basic working of the universe found by the scientists working at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research Laboratory in Geneva. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(Europe). 228 KHILNANI, Sunil Greatest mystery. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(19.12.2011) Focuses on the identification of Higgs Boson, the particle to understand the mystry of the Universe. ** Science and Technology-Space Research-(Europe). SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR 229 GOSWAMI, H K Eliminating child labour. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(17.12.2011) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour. -MINORITIES 230 FIROZ BAKHT AHMED Competition, not quota. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Comments on the Government's announcement of religion- based quotas for minorities in Government jobs and educational institutions. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities; Reservation Policy. 231 PURI, Rajinder Quotas for minorities. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2011(27.12.2011) OBC: Other Backward Classes. Criticises Union Government's proposal to carve out a subquota for minorities under its reservation policy for Other Backward Classes reservation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities; Reservation Policy. ** - Keywords 45

-MINORITIES 232 TANWEER ALAM Bending towards justice. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(29.12.2011) Deals with the contentious issue of reservations for Muslims in Government employment and educational institutions on the basis of their economic and social background. ** Social Policy and Planning-Minorities; Reservation Policy-(India). -NGOS 233 CHATTERJEE, N and MOHD ASHRAF DAR Role of NGOs in rural development. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.17-20 NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation. ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs; Rural Development. 234 CHERIAN, Mathew Non Governmental Organisation and the ageing in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.24-28 ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs; Old Age Security. 235 JAITLI, Harsh Future of voluntary organisations in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.35-38 ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs. 236 MATHEW, Jomon and VERGHESE, Joby Non Governmental Organisation in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.12-14 ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs. 237 MOHAMMED ASIF Role of NGOs in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.8-10 NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation. ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs. 238 SRINIVASAN, G NGOs in the Healthcare Sector. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Nov, 2011): P.29-31 NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation. ** Social Policy and Planning-NGOs; Public Health. -SCHEDULED CASTES 239 POLGREEN, Lydia and HARI KUMAR Dalits breaking the caste shackles with enterprise. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2011(22.12.2011) Highlights the success stories of Dalit entrepreneurs. ** - Keywords 46

-SCHEDULED CASTES ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes. -SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS 240 JAIN, Sunil Castes of mind. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2011(30.12.2011) Analyses the acceleration in income levels of different socio-religious groups during the period between 1993-94 and 2004-05. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Change and Conditions; Income and Wealth. -SOCIAL PROBLEMS-PROHIBITION 241 GUPTA, Kanchan Hooch, politics and India's reality show. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(18.12.2011) Raises concern over the death of 166 people due to consumption of illicit liquor at South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Prohibition -SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSION 242 Work together (Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(21.12.2011) Emphasises the need for cooperation between the Government and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the proposed Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pension. -WOMEN 243 DAS, Pankaj and BHASKAR, Shilpi Politics of gender equality: Reproductive Rights, Education and Empowerment, P.293-303, in. JENNITA MARY, I AND CHIDAMBARAM, C(ED): WOMEN AND HEALTH, 2011 Jaipur, Pointer Publishers. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. 244 KANAKRAJ, T and MACHADO, S Annal Impact of education on women's health, P.44-50, in. JENNITA MARY, I AND CHIDAMBARAM, C(ED): WOMEN AND HEALTH, 2011 ** - Keywords 47

-WOMEN Jaipur, Pointer Publishers. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. 245 MANMEET KAUR Women and health: Issues and concerns, P.1-11, in. JENNITA MARY, I AND CHIDAMBARAM, C(ED): WOMEN AND HEALTH, 2011 Jaipur, Pointer Publishers. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. 246 SHARMA, Kalpana You too Mumbai ? HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(25.12.2011) Discusses about safety of women in the metropolitan city of Mumbai. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. 247 VASUKI, S Guru (A) and KANAGARAT, T Life skills on emotional intelligence for women's health, P.131-138, in. JENNITA MARY, I AND CHIDAMBARAM, C(ED): WOMEN AND HEALTH, 2011 Jaipur, Pointer Publishers. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women; Public Health Policy (India). -WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS 248 KUJUR, Aloka Women in Panchayats, a partnership that works. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.38-39 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women in Politics; Local Self Government. SPORTS -CRICKET 249 MAJUMDAR, Boria Tryst with destiny. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(26.12.2011) Applauds India's victory over Australia in Cricket test series recently played between India and Australia. ** Sports-Cricket. TOURISM 250 DAS, Sandip Indian Tourism Sector: A growth story. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.55, 2011(Sep, 2011): P.49-51 ** Tourism. ** - Keywords 48

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-ILO 251 Domestic work is not just a "domestic issue". MONTHLY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS (NEW DELHI), V.57(No.2), 2011(Nov, 2011): P.13-14 ILO: International Labour Organisations. Discusses the rights of domestic workers in ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 held in Geneva. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-ILO; Casual Labour. -UN SECURITY COUNCIL 252 MALIK, Ashok Eye on the big picture. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(30.12.2011) Focuses on the challenges before India to get a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Security Council. URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING 253 GOSWAMI, Manasmani Dev Sanitation in India- Still a long way to go. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2011(30.12.2011) ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning. -HOUSING 254 ANSAL, Pranav Real issues lost in real Estate bill. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2011(21.12.2011) Argues over the proposed Real Estate (Regulation of Development) Bill, 2011. ** Urban Development-Housing. WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS 255 IYER. Ramaswamy R Two states and a water issue. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(28.12.2011) Discusses the issue of dispute over Mullaperiyar dam between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ** - Keywords 49

WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS ** Water Management-Dams; Water Disputes-(India-Kerala- Tamil Nadu). 256 LAL, Amrith Divided by a dam. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2011(22.12.2011) Pleads the Governments of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to coordinate in the construction of Mullaperiyar dam and solve the problem of the people in a reasonable manner. ** Water Management-Dams; Inter State Disputes-(India- Kerala-Tamil Nadu). 257 MURUGAN, Durai Unwarranted fears on Mullaperiyar. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2011(31.12.2011) Raises concern over inter-state river water dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu over Mullaperiyar dam. ** Water Management-Dams; Water Disputes-(India-Kerala- Tamil Nadu). 258 SHARMA, Sudhirendar Mullaperiyar row: Time to consider decommissioning age old dams. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2011(26.12.2011) Deals with political tension between Tamil Nadu and Kerala over Mullaperiyar dam issue. ** Water Management-Dams; Water Diputes-(India-Kerala- Tamil Nadu). -WATER CONSERVATION 259 GHOSH, Ahona Drop in the ground. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2011(20.12.2011) Calls for a legal framework on management of ground water ** Water Management-Water Conservation. ** - Keywords 50