Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXV (16-31 October, 2009) No.20

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 1 SUD, Surinder Seeding R&D. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) R&D: Research and Development. Criticises the government's cumbersom procedure of granting oifficial approval to Genetically Modified seeds ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION 2 DASGUPTA, Dipankar To a land of more returns. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(18.10.2009) Discusses the salient features of the Land Acquisition Act 1984 and also analyses the implications in the process of implementing the Act in West Bengal. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. 3 MOHANTY, Bidyut and ANURADHA, K Koraput in ferment as tribals rise in protest. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Highlights the plight of tribals of Koraput district in Orissa who are fighting for acquiring their land. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. 4 RAY, Alok Global land grab. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(10.10.2009) Expresses concern over the role of developing countries particularly India in the colonisation of the poor African and Latin American countries in the name of development. ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition. BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-CHIDAMBARAM, P 5 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Chidambaram's chance to be the next Iron man. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.10.2009) Applauds the works done by Union Home Minister P Chidambaram for maintaining internal security in India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-CHIDAMBARAM, P. ** - Keywords 1

-POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, INDIRA 6 ALEXANDER, P C Misunderstood loner. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(31.10.2009) Throws light on the political life of Indira Gandhi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 7 DESAI, Ashok V Novice rapids rider. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(17.10.2009) Reminisces about the former Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi on her leadership qualities. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 8 GOGOI, Tarun Reminiscence of Indira Gandhi. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(31.10.2009) Recalls Indira Gandhis vision on socio-economic development of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 9 MALHOTRA, Inder Gudiya to Durga. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(31.10.2009) Acknowledges the contribution of Indira Gandhi to defend India's sovereignty and unity in all spheres. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 10 MALHOUTRA, Moni She. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Pays tribute to the iconic leader, Indira Gandhi. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 11 MALIK, Ashok Telling Mrs. G from her legacy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Pays tribute to Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 12 MISHRA, Siddharth India's iron lady. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) ** - Keywords 2

-POLITICAL LEADERS-GANDHI, INDIRA Focuses on the legacy of Indira Gandhi, the iron lady of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 13 SANGHVI, Vir Mrs G force. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Analyses the achievements made by Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. 14 SWAMY, Subramanian Indira was her own worst enemy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Re-collects likeable and unlikeable attributes to Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, SHYAMAPRASAD 15 MUKHOPADHYAY, Amalendu Prasad History has made Shyamaprasad immortal. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Throws light on the contribution made by Shyamaprasad Mukherjee. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Shyamaprasad. -POLITICAL LEADERS-PATEL, VALLABHBHAI 16 SINHA, S K Creating a united nation. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Pleads that the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel should be observed as National Integration Day. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-PATEL, Vallabhbhai. -PROMINENT PERSONS-BHABHA, HOMI JEHANGIR 17 MALHOTRA, Inder India's first nuclear man. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.10.2009) Recalls the contribution of eminent nuclear scientist Homi Jehangir Bhabha in India's nuclear development. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-BHABHA, Homi Jehangir. ** - Keywords 3

-PROMINENT PERSONS-BHABHA, HOMI JEHANGIR 18 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Homi Bhabha: Scientist, visionary, dreamer. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Acknowledges the contribution made by Homi Bhabha in India's nuclear development. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-BHABHA, Homi Jehangir. COMMERCE -INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER PROTECTION 19 BIJAPURKAR, Rama Innovate India's way to modernity. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.10.2009) Contemplates that Indian markets and retailers should confidently create the new Indian consumer formula for transaction. ** Commerce-Internal Trade-Consumer Protection. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-NORTH EAST ASIA) 20 SAIKIA, Sunil Kr Boosting border trade in North East. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(24.10.2009) Throws light on the trade prospects in North East Asia. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-North East Asia). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 21 KHINDARIA, Brij Uneviable task. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.820, 2009(23.8.2009): P.42 Discusses the challenges before India in maintaining a balance in its trade and business relations with the United States as well as Russia in the current political equation between Russia and Washington. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-United States). -PATENTS 22 VENKATESAN, V. Bitterment status. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 101-103 ** - Keywords 4

-PATENTS Criticises granting of G.I. status to Tirupati Laddu which is against the spirit of the Geographical Indications of Goods Act, 1999. ** Commerce-Patents. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 23 GAUTAM, Vinayshil Educate investors about market risks. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Suggests for continuous monitoring while making sound investment in the share markets. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. 24 SHUBHA GANESH It's time to balance your portfolio. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) Suggests to invest in the share markets in current scenario. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. -CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 25 KABLY, Lubna Make this world a better place. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Contemplates that steps must be taken to create a standardised Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) Index across India Inc. ** Company Affairs and Management-Corporate social Responsibilities. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION 26 SAU, Ranjit On the clash of civilisations. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 30-35 Discusses the basic factors that fuelled conflict amongst the countries of different religions. ** Culture and Civilization. ** - Keywords 5

DEFENCE -DEFENCE BASES 27 CHERIAN, John American resistance. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 52-54 Expresses concern over the Ecuadorian Government over the recent U.S.-Colombian agreement on military base. ** Defence-Defence Bases. -DEFENCE BUDGET-(UNITED KINGDOM) 28 CORNISH, Paul and DORMAN, Andrew National defence in the age of austerity. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD) , V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.733-753 Analyses the extent of the economic challenges, the UK defence estabilishment will confront over the coming decade. ** Defence-Defence Budget-(United Kingdom). ECONOMIC GROWTH 29 SINHA, Sumant Economic gravity swings to the East. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) Assesses the growth engine of the world economy from the Asian consumers. ** Economic Growth. -(CHINA) 30 FAREED ZAKARIA Enter the dragon. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Examines how China turn economic crisis into an opportunity. ** Economic Growth-(China). -(INDIA) 31 GOSWAMI, Anupam Shoots and blooms. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.824, 2009(18.10.2009): P. 49-50 ** - Keywords 6

-(INDIA) Anticipates that India will be the fastest growing economy on the globe in near future. ** Economic Growth-(India). 32 MUKHERJEE, Gautam Go for domestic market. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Suggests policies to be framed for developing the domestic market which accounts for over eighty percent of the national economy. ** Economic Growth-(India). 33 MUKHERJEE, Gautam Towards an Asian century. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Looks at India and China as growth engines of the global economy. ** Economic Growth-(India); (China). -ECONOMIC CRISIS 34 GERMAIN, Randall Financial order and world politics: Crisis, change and continuity. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD) , V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.660-687 ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis. -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(ASIA) 35 HEONG, Chee Yoke Economic crisis to deepen poverty in Asia. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(25.10.2009) Analyses the socio-economic impact of global financial crisis on Asian countries. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Asia). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA) 36 DUTTA, Anubhav Mystery of global economic crisis and India. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(27.10.2009) Examines Indian economy in the context of the impact of global financial crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India). ** - Keywords 7

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(UNITED STATES) 37 GOSWAMI, Anupam Coupled fortunes. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.821, 2009(6.9.2009): P.44-45 Deals with the magnitude of the financial crisis and its effect on various national economies with particular reference to Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(United States). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(CHINA) 38 KRUGMAN, Paul Look behind the great wall. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Assesses that China's currency manipulation is affecting the economy of the rest of world. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(China). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(INDIA-CHINA) 39 NEHRU, Arun Greed blinds us to reality. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.10.2009) Emphasises the need to strengthen economic relations between India and China. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(India-China). -INCOME AND WEALTH 40 GHOSH, Jayati Measuring progress. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P.129-130 Discusses the need to explore alternative ways of measuring economic and social progress in place of HDI(Human Developemnt Index). ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth. -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 41 CHOWDHURY, Prasenjit Paradox of India's growth. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.10.2009) Reveals that rural India continues to struggle for the ** - Keywords 8

-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY fulfilment of basic needs. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. 42 DESAI, Ashok V Government as a service. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(20.10.2009) Focuses on the measures taken by the Government for the eradication of Poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA) 43 GUPTA, Arbind Funding prescription. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.824, 2009(18.10.2009): P. 60-66 Discusses the UPA Government's plan to push ahead large infrastructure projects with the support of public- private partnership. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India). 44 JOSHI, Rakesh PPPs to the fore. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.824, 2009(4.10.2009): P. 46 PPP: Public Private Partnership. Analyses the fiscal crunch which make the UPA Government to look at the public private partnership for basic services. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India). -LIBERALISATION 45 JHUNJHUNWALA, Bharat Risks of globalization. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation. -LIBERALISATION-(INDIA) 46 BAPUJI, B R Rural society, globalization and crisis. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 53-58 Analyses the adverse impact of globalisation on the rural class. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation-(India). ** - Keywords 9

EDUCATION 47 HAZARIKA, Arup Kumar Right to education. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(18.10.2009) Deals with the objects and reasons of the Right of Children for Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2008. ** Education. 48 JOARDAR, Manas Right to Education Bill: Long story of criminal neglect. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 22-26 ** Education. 49 MATTHAN, Rahul Who will care for orphan books? INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Gives a critical view on Google's most ambitious "E- Google Books" Project. ** Education. -(INDIA-GUJARAT) 50 FIROZ BAKHT AHMED In the name of Allah: Waqf corruption in India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(19.10.2009) ** Education-(India-Gujarat). -AWARDS 51 AKBAR, M J Nobel to Obama: Hope hype. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(12.10.2009) Expresses strong disapproval for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to the US President Barack Hussain Obama for the year, 2009. ** Education-Awards. 52 BHAGAT, Chetan Where's my Nobel Prize? TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Raises questions over not winning Nobel prizes by Indians in India itself. ** Education-Awards. ** - Keywords 10

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS 53 CHAUDHURI, Supriya New lamps for old. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(27.10.2009) Suggests measures to transform Indian Universities into a world class University. ** Education-Educational Reforms. 54 MALIK, Ashok In education debate, geography matters. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(28.10.2009) Critically evaluates the suggestion of HRD Minister to give greater importance to school leaving examination results in IIT examinations. ** Education-Educational Reforms. 55 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Testing the exam. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Expresses views on the recent debate for bringing reform in examination system in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms. 56 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Reform agenda for Mr. Sibal. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Focuses to end the tyranny of the University Grants Commission by abolishing it altogether for bringing reform in college and university education. ** Education-Educational Reforms. 57 STONE, Brad E-books heralding a new age of reading. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.10.2009) ** Education-Educational Reforms. 58 VATSALA VEDANTAM Science education gets attention at last. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(27.10.2009) Deals with the recommendations made by three national science academies for strengthening science education in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms. ** - Keywords 11

-HIGHER EDUCATION 59 DAHIYA; Bhim S Yashpal Committee Report: Review. MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI) , V.47(No.39), 2009(12.9.2009): P.27-30 Gives a critical appraisal of the Yashpal Committee Report on higher education. ** Education-Higher Education. 60 JALOTE, Pankaj Who's afraid of foreign universities? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Expresses disagreement over allowing foreign universities operating in India to impart higher education. ** Education-Higher Education. 61 KAPUR, Devesh Starting point of higher education. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Focuses on the goals to be persued through higher education. ** Education-Higher Education. 62 SANJIV ANAND Keeping phoren studies at bay. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.821, 2009(6.9.2009): P.42 Argues in favour of the Foreign Educational Institutions Bill that will allow the entry of foreign Universities in India. ** Education-Higher Education; FDI. 63 VARMA, Satvik Rejuvenating education through FDI. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) FDI: Foreign Direct Investment. Emphasises the need to improve higher education through foreign and private investment in education. ** Education-Higher Education. ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 64 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Assembly poll verdict and its implications. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(28.10.2009) ** - Keywords 12

ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA) Analyses the Assembly poll results of Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh and Maharashtra. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India). 65 NEHRU, Arun Reading between the Assembly poll results. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(25.10.2009) Analyses the Aseembly poll results in the three Sates of Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-HARYANA) 66 PUBBY, Vipin Six months in Haryana. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Analyses the Assembly poll results of Haryana. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Haryana). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-JHARKHAND) 67 SANDEEP BHASKAR As poll nears, Jharkhandis look for stability, development. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(31.10.2009) Focuses on the expectations of people in Jharkhand from the coming Assembly elections in the State. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Jharkhand). -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) 68 GUPTA, Shekhar Maha crater. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Throws light on the expectations of political parties from Maharashtra Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Maharashtra). 69 KAPOOR, Coomi Winner takes all. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Evaluates the performance of Shiv Sena, BJP and NCP in Assembly elections in Maharashtra. ** - Keywords 13

-ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Maharashtra). 70 KETKAR KUMAR Waiting for the crisis to roll. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Assesses Maharashtra Assembly elections results in the context of the performance of Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party(NCP). ** Elections-Assembly Elections-(India-Maharashtra). -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(AFGHANISTAN) 71 DEEPAL GAUR SINGH Crucial repoll in Afghanistan. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(29.10.2009) Deals with Afghanistan's Presidential poll. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(Afghanistan). ENERGY -ELECTRICITY 72 GHOSE, Bhaskar Lead kindly light. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 90-91 Draws attention towards the poor performance of UPA Government in the power sector. ** Energy-Electricity. -ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA) 73 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak 10-point power agenda. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Urges the Government to simplify the complex power sector scenario in order to prioritise action. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India). 74 RAO, S L Future isn't green. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(19.10.2009) Reviews the whole energy scenario in India and suggests the ways to achieve self sufficiency in the energy sector ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 14

-ENERGY RESOURCES-NON CONVENTIONAL POWER RESOURCES 75 VIJAYENDRA, T Beyond petroleum: Unlocking alternate energy potential. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 48-53 ** Energy-Energy Resources-Non Conventional Power Resources. ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING 76 BORDER, John M Hopes fade for climate treaty. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.10.2009) Expresses views on the expectations from the climate change summit in Copenhagen. ** Environment-Global Warming. 77 DASGUPTA, Chandrashekhar Developing contention. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(21.10.2009) Expresses concern over the developed countries, plan to replace the Kyoto Protocol with new agreement so as to transfer a large share of their responsibilities and obligations towards the developing countries. ** Environment-Global Warming. 78 KI MOON, Ban Let us hope, we can do it. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(27.10.2009) Focuses on the expectations from the Copenhagen climate change summit. ** Environment-Global Warming. 79 LOMBORG, Bjorn Copenhagen panic. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Emphasises the need to find solutions to address the global warming in the Copenhagen Summit. ** Environment-Global Warming. 80 MEHTA, Pradeep S Climate: Don't shoot the first mover. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Contemplates that the worldwide nations should realise the impact of the climate change and present unilateral measures to prevent it. ** - Keywords 15

ENVIRONMENT -GLOBAL WARMING ** Environment-Global Warming. 81 MURLIDHAR REDDY, B. Sinking feeling. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 64-71 Analyses the adverse impact of climate change on the Maldives. ** Environment-Global Warming. 82 SACHS, Jeffrey D King coal's climate policy. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Deals with the issue of global warming. ** Environment-Global Warming. 83 SHARMA, Devinder Missing link. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(29.10.2009) Claims that the Copenhagen summit may be more about marketing green technologies and investments rather than serious discussion on carbon emission. ** Environment-Global Warming. 84 SOS(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.10.2009) Opines that Maldives Government's decision to hold an under water Cabinet Meeting is aimed to encourage world leaders to reach an agreement on climate change in Copenhegan. ** Environment-Global Warming. -NATURAL CALAMITIES-DISASTER RELIEF 85 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Time to rebuild. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(12.10.2009) Contemplates the rehabilitation programme in flood- ravaged Karnataka. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Disaster Relief. ** - Keywords 16

-NATURAL CALAMITIES-DROUGHT 86 GOSWAMI, Manasmani Dev Regional drought: Tasks ahead. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(24.10.2009) Urges Union Government to take all possible steps to tackle drought in Assam and its adjoining States. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Drought. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING 87 KAUSHAL, Neeraj Regulating emoluments with claws. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Discusses about the fixing of the salaries and bonuses of private sector banks in the United States. ** Finance-Banks and Banking. 88 THIRKELL-WHITE, Ben Dealing with bank: Populism and the public interest in the global financial crisis. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD), V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.689-711 Calls for a political debate on the financial regulation and banking recapitalisation at both national and international level to overcome the effect of the global financial crisis. ** Finance-Banks and Banking; Economic Crisis. 89 TRIPATHI, Purnima S. Inclusive banking. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 43-46 Emphasises the need to introduce Islamic banking in India as the vast section of Muslim population simply does not approach bank for reasons of faith. ** Finance-Banks and Banking; Islam. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE 90 RAM MOHAN, T T New paradigm for lending rates. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Describes the reasons for regulators to lay down guidlines for loan pricing. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate. ** - Keywords 17

-BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE 91 RAY, Alok Don't slam the brakes. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(21.10.2009) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Argues over the measures to be taken by RBI for tackling the inflationary pressure through raising interest rates. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate. -BANKS AND BANKING-BEARER BONDS 92 BEBCHUK, Lucian Should bond holder be bailed out? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Contemplates that the Government should establish bailout policies for bondholders. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bearer Bonds. -BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA) 93 AKASH PRAKASH Capital inflow coundrum. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Critically evaluates RBI's monetary policy. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India). 94 GHOSH, Jayati Banker's perspective. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 87-88 RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Evaluates the contents of the RBI's former Governor Y.V. Reddy's book appreciating his judicious approach to deal with the problem of global financial crisis. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India). -BANKS AND BANKING-MICRO FINANCE 95 CHANDAN, Rina Micro loans bring light to rural poor in India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(31.10.2009) Focuses on the success of micro finance in rural India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Micro Finance. ** - Keywords 18

-BLACK MONEY 96 BHATTACHARAYYA, Bishwajit Can stashed funds be brought back? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Raises questions over bringing back stashed funds from Swiss banks. ** Finance-Black money. -CURRENCY AND COINAGE-MONETARY POLICY 97 MISHRA, Jaideep For status quo in monetary policy. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Stresses upon the need for tightening the monetary policy of Reserve Bank of India to maintain the status quo in interest rates. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Monetary Policy. -DEFICIT FINANCING 98 AHYA, Chetan Time to address the fiscal problem. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Explains the key factors to manage fiscal deficit in India. ** Finance-Deficit Financing. -FOREIGN ASSISTANCE-(UNITED STATES-PAKISTAN) 99 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas US aid to Pakistan and security concern. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(22.10.2009) Raises concern over the possibilitiy of misuse of United States' financial aid given to Pakistan. ** Finance-Foreign Assistance-(United States-Pakistan). -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT 100 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Another bubble ? FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 41-43 Critically examines UPA-II Government's fiscal policies in terms of its decision to allow foreign capital inflows ** - Keywords 19

-FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT into the country. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment. -INFLATION 101 GOYAl, Ashima To grow without inflation. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to control inflation. ** Finance-Inflation. -PUBLIC EXPENDITURE 102 Austerity farce(Editorial). BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.823, 2009(4.10.2009): P.14 Analyses the UPA Government's austerity drive launched to deal with the drought situation in India. ** Finance-Public Expenditure. -TAXATION 103 GOSWAMI, Anupama Taxing path. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.820, 2009(23.8.2009): P.46-48 GST: Goods and Services Tax. Examines the implications in the implementation of one uniform GST w.e.f. April 2010. ** Finance-Taxation. -TAXATION-DIRECT TAXES 104 Make life less taxing(Editorial). BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.821, 2009(6.9.2009): P.8-9 Discusses the need that the draft direct tax code to be debated vigorously. ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes. 105 MUNDLE, Sudipto Code and after. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Comments on the issues not discussed in the proposed new direct taxes code. ** - Keywords 20

-TAXATION-DIRECT TAXES ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes. 106 RAGHUNATHAN, V DTC: Hardly charitable to charities. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Deals with the issues related to the draft Direct Tax Code(DTC) Bill, 2009. ** Finance-Taxation-Direct Taxes. FOOD -FOOD PRICES 107 ROY, Subir Sound the food alarm. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Suggests measures to curb high rise in food prices. ** Food-Food Prices. -FOOD SECURITY 108 CLINTON, Hillary Rodham World without hunger. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) Guidelines for a new approach to global food security. ** Food-Food Security. 109 DOGRA, Bharat Food security and equality. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) ** Food-Food Security. 110 DOLEY, Sanjay Ranjan Food security and inflation. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(20.10.2009) ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 111 GUHA, Abhijit Singur, Kharagpur and Bengal politicians. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 41-48 Provides dismal facts regarding the acquisition of fertile agricultural land for the Tatas and Birlas in West Bengal under the left-front Government's new ** - Keywords 21

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) industrial policy. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Policy-(India-West Bengal); Land Acquisition. -INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION 112 YECHURY, Sitaram Darkness at noon. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Stresses upon the need to develop social and economic infrastructure for achieving a considerable growth in the Index of Industrial Production. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Production. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(AFGHANISTAN-UNITED STATES) 113 HEROLD, Mare W. Kunduz massacre. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 55-63 Provides facts and figures regarding the civilian casualities occured at larger scale during US/NATO air strike in Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States). 114 SORELY, Lewis Vietnam war the Americans are ignoring. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(19.10.2009) Contemplates the key aspects of the United States led war in Afghanisatan comparing its situation with the Vietnam war. ** International Relations-(Afghanistan-United States). -(INDIA) 115 RAHUL SAGAR State of mind: What kind of power will India became? INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD) , V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.801-816 Focuses on India's emergence as a leading player in world politics. ** International Relations-(India). ** - Keywords 22

-(INDIA) 116 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar Can India facilitate a US-Iran dialogue? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(20.10.2009) ** International Relations-(India). -(INDIA-CHINA) 117 CHERIAN, John China bogey. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 37-39 Indicates Indian Government's willingness to enhance its ties with China despite the anti-China rhetoric in the media. ** International Relations-(India-China). 118 DASGUPTA, Swapan In search of old territory. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(21.10.2009) Analyses Sino-Indian relations in the light of China's provocations. ** International Relations-(India-China). 119 GANGULI, Amulya Behind China's sabre-rattling. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(21.10.2009) Explains the reasons behind the sudden change in China's foreign policy towards India which created 1962-like situation in India. ** International Relations-(India-China). 120 JHA, Prem Shankar It's a dim sum game. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Contemplates that the Indian Government should persuade Dalai Lama to postpone his visit to Tawang to improve Indo-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China). 121 KONDAPALLI, Srikanth Neighbourly caution. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Expresses concern over growing tensions between India and China. ** International Relations-(India-China). ** - Keywords 23

-(INDIA-CHINA) 122 MEHTA, Ashok K We must not let China bully. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Pleads that India diplomatically deal with China in the wake of current political situation. ** International Relations-(India-China). 123 MOYNIHAN, Maura Why China scared of an exiled monk? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(25.10.2009) Deals with China's objection on Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh in India. ** International Relations-(India-China). 124 NAYAR, K P Look for the method. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(28.10.2009) Deals with india-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China). 125 RAGHAVAN, Srinath Tawang: Why China gets all worked up. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(30.10.2009) Expresses views on Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh in India and China's objection to it. ** International Relations-(India-China). 126 SOOD, Vikram Frozen smiles, limp handshakes. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(28.10.2009) Emphasises the need for 'swift' and proactive' diplomacy between India and China. ** International Relations-(India-China). 127 VERGHESE, B G Stick to basic tasks. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(20.10.2009) Urges India to improve its relations with China at the juncture when media has created much hype about China's anti-India activities. ** International Relations-(India-China). ** - Keywords 24

-(INDIA-CYPRUS) 128 JANSEN, Michael President Pratibha Patil to cement close ties with Cyprus DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(29.10.2009) Throws light on the expectations from President Pratibha Patil's visit to Cyprus. ** International Relations-(India-Cyprus). -(INDIA-EAST ASIA) 129 BARU, Sanjaya Look East policy comes of age. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Holds an opinion that the Indo-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement(FTA) provides an opportunity to be more engaged with the East Asian region. ** International Relations-(India-East Asia). -(INDIA-MYANMAR) 130 MUKHOPADHYAY, Jayita Democracy in Myanmar. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Critically evaluates India's foreign policy on Myanmar. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 131 COWSHISH, Atul Blast from Sharm-El-Sheikh. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.425), 2009 (16.8.2009): P.4-5 Discusses the strategic move of India and Pakistan to restore diplomatic ties after the joint statement at Sharm-el-Sheikh. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 132 MATTOO, Amitabh Four D's for new Kashmir. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) D's: Dialogue, Demilitarisation, Devolution and Development. Focuses on the challenges before the Government to solve the Kashmir problem through peaceful dialogue between India and Pakistan. ** - Keywords 25

-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 133 NAYAR, Kuldip Opportunity at last. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI) , V.16(No.425), 2009 (16.8.2009): P.13-14 Discusses the efforts on the part of India to settle long standing disputes between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 134 PURI, Balraj Back to the future. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Deals with the independence of Kashmir and suggests to prevent regional tensions. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 135 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth Bottom line behind India-US 3.0 NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.425), 2009 (16.8.2009): P.22-24 US: United States. Discusses the New Delhi visit of US secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the shift in strategic relations between India and United States. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(JAPAN-CHINA) 136 HUGHES, Christopher W Japan's response to China's rise: Regional engagement, global containment, dangers of collision. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD) , V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.837-857 ** International Relations-(Japan-China). -(RUSSIA-UNITED STATES) 137 TSYPKIN, Mikhail Russian politics, policy making and American missile defence. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD), V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.781-794 Analyses tensions in the relationship between the USA and ** - Keywords 26

-(RUSSIA-UNITED STATES) Russia hightened over the deployments of the American missile in Central Europe. ** International Relations-(Russia-United States). -(UNITED STATES-AFGHANISTAN) 138 BAKSHI, G D Need to soldier on. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Focuses on the United States' policy towards Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). 139 LODHI, Maleeha Grasp the nettle. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Focuses on the challenges before the United States' President to combat Afghan terror. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). 140 RUBIN, Barry US clueless on Afghanistan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Focuses on the United States' policy towards Afghanistan. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). -(UNITED STATES-WEST ASIA) 141 RUBIN, Barry Big freeze. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) Focuses on the United States' Policy on West Asia. ** International Relations-(United States-West Asia). -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 142 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Poised on a seesaw. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(17.10.2009) Deals with India's foreign policy on Afghanistan in the current political scenario. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 27

-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA) 143 DASGUPTA, Swapan Needed, look ahead policy on China. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Emphasises the need to protect India's territorial integrity and settle the boundry disputes with China. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-China). 144 PARTHASARATHY, G Rising China bares its fangs. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Deals with the unresolved border issue between India and China. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-China). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G20 145 CHANDRASEKAHR, C P Rise of G-20. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 40-42 Examines various reasons behind the failure of the G-20 summit. ** International Relations-Regional alliances and Pacts- G20. -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-NATO 146 YOST, David S Assurance and US extended deterrence in NATO. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (OXFORD) , V.85(No.4), 2009(Jul, 2009): P.755-780 Discusses the US relations with Europe as well as with its allies regarding extended nuclear deterrance and assurane in the current scenario. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- NATO. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT 147 DASGUPTA, Subhendu Employment question and Left Front Government. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 66-69 ** - Keywords 28

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT Brings into focus the inefficacy of Government of West Bengal in solving unemployment situation in the backdrop of the State and its two industrial policies (1977 and 1994) aimed at generating employment. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Employment and Unemployment. -INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 148 ARUN, T K Bring on the unions. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Emphasises the need for a paradigm shift in employer- employee relations to globalise India. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Industrial Relations. -LABOUR POLICY-(INDIA) 149 CHAUDHURY, Ismail Labour organising: Lost alternatives. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 76-77 Expresses concern over the Government's apathy towards the rights of the labour and also discusses the ineffective role of Central Trade Union as it is unable to raise voice for the cause of labour. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Policy-(India). LAW AND JUSTICE -COURTS-SUPREME COURTS-(INDIA) 150 NOORANI, A G Jinnah's case for a Supreme Court. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 81-86 Recalls Jinnah's contribution in setting up of Supreme Court in India during British regime on the completion of sixty years' of its existence on Jan. 26, 2010. ** Law and Justice-Courts-Supreme Courts-(India). ** - Keywords 29

-JUDGES 151 SURYA PRAKASH, A Step towards transparency. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Focuses on the transparency in the judiciary in the light of Supreme Court's decision to put the statements of assets of all its judges in the public domain. ** Law and Justice-Judges. -JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL REVIEW 152 RAKSHIT, Nirmalendu Bikash Review by judiciary. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Opines on judicial review. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-Judicial Review. LINGUISTICS -LANGUAGES-SANSKRIT 153 PAL, Madhusudan and TIRTHA, Vedanta Relevance of Sanskrit. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 74-75 ** Linguistics-Languages-Sanskrit. MASS MEDIA -FILMS 154 KOHLI KHANDEKAR, Vinita Cinema- the mirror of India. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) ** Mass Media-Films. -PRESS-PRESS AND STATE 155 RAMONET, Ignacio Western print media: Death of the dailies. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(16.10.2009) ** Mass Media-Press-Press and State. MIGRATION -IMMIGRATION 156 CHAMIE, Joseph Unwelcome guests. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(18.10.2009) ** - Keywords 30

MIGRATION -IMMIGRATION Urges Government to formulate immigration policies and programmes that takes into account the interests, concerns and welfare of its general public. ** Migration-Immigration. MINES AND MINERALS 157 BARMAN, Abheek Minning rare earths for a hi-tech future. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Emphasises the need to draw up special policy regime for mining rare earths to win the race in developing technologies of the future. ** Mines and Minerals. PARLIAMENT -LEGISLATORS-(INDIA) 158 AKBAR, M J In politics, it is the future that matters. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) Suggests that instead of playing blame game it is imperative to aim at how to fight and win the elections. ** Parliament-Legislators-(India). -OPPOSITION IN PARLIAMENT-(INDIA) 159 AKBAR, M J Weak opposition and a sad state of affairs. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) Emphasises the need to have strong opposition party to address the problems of the poor people in India. ** Parliament-Opposition In Parliament-(India). PETROLEUM -GAS 160 BANERJEE, Soma Crude prices in hydrocarbon sector. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) Discusses the regulatory issues and the role of Government in making India's hydrocarbon sector as an independent regulator for deciding tax policies on producation of natural gas. ** - Keywords 31

PETROLEUM -GAS ** Petroleum-Gas. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CASTE POLITICS 161 GHIMIRE, Yubaraj What not to learn from India. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) Raises concern over growth of caste based politics in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Caste Politics. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 162 SENGUPTA, Arjun Development: Give Rights pride of place. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(19.10.2009) Deals with the issue of 'Right to Development' and the Government's accountability in the implementation of this right. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Fundamental Rights. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 163 ROY, Aruna Know it all. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Stresses upon the need to resist any current attempts to dilute Right To Information Act(RTI). ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information. -FEDERAL RELATIONS-INTER STATE RELATIONS-BOUNDARY DISPUTES-(ASSAM-NAGALAND) 164 DWAIPAYAN Boundary dispute: A recurring problem. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(21.10.2009) Urges Government to solve the Assam-Nagaland border dispute immediately. ** Politics and Government-Federal Relations-Inter State Relations-Boundary Disputes-(Assam-Nagaland). ** - Keywords 32

-FORMS OF STATE-DEMOCRACY 165 SANGHVI, Vir Family matters. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.10.2009) Expresses concern over influence of dynasty on Indian politics and pleads that political parties must allow talented people from outside to join politics and let democracy to flourish. ** Politics and Government-Forms of State-Democracy. -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 166 JOSHI, Rakesh Image deficit? BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.821, 2009(6.9.2009): P.34 Assesses the inefficiency of UPA Government in implementing the 100 day agenda. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 167 SARMAH, Moon Moon Inclusive growth agenda. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(19.10.2009) Stresses upon the need for people's participation in implementing effectively Government's inclusive schemes introduced in the Eleventh Five Year Plan. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 168 NAYAR, Kuldip Apples for picking. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(23.10.2009) Reveals that all the sections of Kashmiries including Hurriyat are ready for a dialogue with Union Government for peace in Jammu and Kashmir. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). 169 SEEMA MUSTAFA How not to handle J&K? NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.424), 2009 (1.8.2009): P.8-9 Discusses the importance of justice along with development to estabilish peace in Jammu and Kashmir. ** - Keywords 33

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 170 GAYATHRI NIVAS Disaster politics. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(31.10.2009) BJP-Bharatiya Janata Party. Deals with the turf war between Reddy brothers from BJP and Karnataka's Chief Minister. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Karnataka). 171 Ugly fight(Editorial). DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.10.2009) Comments on the turf war between Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his opponents in Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP). ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Karnataka). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 172 JACOB, T J Nepal crisis in the fiasco of social democracy. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 26-29 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL PARTIES 173 BHAMBHRI, C P Politics beyond parties. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Contemplates that the political parties must go beyond politics and save the Indian democracy from the Maoists' terror. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 174 JAIN, Sandhya BJP is blind to popular issues. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) ** - Keywords 34

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP Reflects badly on BJP's ability for not setting an agenda and ameliorate the problems of the common man. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 175 MALIK, Ashok Wilting at windmills. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Contemplates that the Bharatiya Janata Party should review its strategies to regain its glory. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 176 NOORANI, A G BJP's democracy deficit. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 80-85 Takes a close look at the functioning of the Bhartiya Janata Party(BJP). ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 177 PANIKKAR, K N Communal recipe. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 86-89 Discusses the Bhartiya Janata Party's ideology. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 178 SINHA, S K Tallest of all. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) BJP: Bharatiya Janata Party. Focuses on the challenges before L K Advani, the leader of the opposition to revive the BJP and establish a bipolar polity in the country. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 179 TALWALKAR, Govind Decline and fall of BJP, Shiv Sena. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(27.10.2009) Examines the reasons behind the poor performance of BJP and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP; Shiv Sena. 180 TAVLEEN SINGH Elegy for the BJP. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) BJP: Bharatiya Janata Party. ** - Keywords 35

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP Assesses the political condition of BJP after its poor performance in Assembly elections in three States. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. -POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS 181 Honeymoon for Congress continues(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(23.10.2009) Analyses the victory of Congress party in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. 182 NATARAJAN, Jayanthi No ifs and buts in Congress victory. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(26.10.2009) Expresses views on Congress party's victory in Arunachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. -POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-SOCIALISM 183 AKBAR, M J Lost tribe of India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(19.10.2009) Discusses the need to revive socialism in India to eradicate the poverty. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Socialism. 184 RAI CHAUDHURI, Dipanjan Labour's right to run the state. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 60-63 Contemplates the criticism by Mao on the silence of Soviet political economy about the labour's most fundamental right under socialism. ** Politics and Government-Political Philosophy and Ideologies-Socialism. ** - Keywords 36

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CIVIL SERVICES 185 SREENIVASAN, T P Service without a soul. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Highlights the importance of the Indian Foreign Service. ** Public Administration-Civil Services. -CORRUPTION-SCAMS 186 PRASAD, Ravi Visvesavaraya Entire spectrum of allegations. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(29.10.2009) Deals with the alleged corruption charges in allocation of 2G telecom licences and recent CBI raids on Department of Telecommunication. ** Public Administration-Corruption-Scams. -LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA) 187 Surrender of ultras(Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(23.10.2009) Welcomes the Government's move to constitute a high level committee to check the credentials of militants to curb the menace of 'fake surrenders'. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA-ASSAM) 188 AGARWALA, Pranjit Guwahati: Hotbed of crimes and criminals. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(18.10.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India-Assam). 189 DUTTA, Akhil Ranjan Bhimajuli massacre and government response. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(16.10.2009) Recommends Assam Government to take appropriate steps to tackle the tensions prevailed in Northern Assam after the Bhimajuli massacre committed by the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB(National Democratic Front of Bodoland). ** Public Administration-Law and Order-(India-Assam). ** - Keywords 37

-LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS-KIDNAPPING 190 Cause of concern(Editorial). ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(28.10.2009) Raises concern over the spurt in kidnapping case by the militants belonging to the anti-talk faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB). ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Kidnapping. 191 KRISHNAN, A V To pay or not to pay. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(27.10.2009) Deals with the handling of the hostage crisis situation by the Government. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Crime and Criminals-Kidnapping. -LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY 192 GOSWAMI, Manoranjan Arming the people-not a right solution. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(22.10.2009) Criticises Assam Chief Minister's decision to arm local people to resist attacks on villages. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security. 193 GURUPRASAD, D V Trained police personnel needed to fight the Maoists. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(24.10.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security. 194 NIHAL SINGH, S Talk to Maoists, but show who's the boss. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(29.10.2009) Holds an opinion for having a peace talk between Government and Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Internal Security. -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE 195 APARNA, Alluri End to impurity? BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P.17-19 Applauds the Andhra Pradesh High Court's landmark judgement regarding the encounter death by making it ** - Keywords 38

-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE mandatory for police to register a first information report after every encounter death against the police officer who participate in the encounter. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 196 BIDWAI, Praful Murder by encounter. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 100-102 Expresses concern over the gory practice of fake encounter killings which reflect judicial apathy and police culpability. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 197 DATAKAM, Anupama In cold blood. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 10-13 Discusses the key findings of the megisterial inquiry report slammed top police official in Gujarat for a fake encounter. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 198 Fake justice. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 20-26 Expresses concern over the rise in the cases of encounter killings all over India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 199 RAGHAVAN, R K Anger in uniform. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 29-30 Calls for a national debate on the ethics of encounter killings. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 200 RAGHAVAN, R K Police & politics. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 99-100 Discusses the need to free Indian police service from the political intervention. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. ** - Keywords 39

-LAW AND ORDER-POLICE 201 VENKATESAN, V. Murders most foul. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 4-9 Takes a close look at the facts of the Ishrat Jahan case which exposed how the Gujarat police involved in encounter looking to appease their political bosses and secure out of turn promotion or rewards for gallantry. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. 202 VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN Political patronage. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.20), 2009(9.10.2009): P. 27-28 Highlights the Government's apathy towards the cases involving fortune and extrajudicial killings. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Police. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM 203 RAHMAN, I A Roots of terrorism lie in Pak politics. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(30.10.2009) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 204 RAMAN, B It's Pakistan's turn now! PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Describes the increasingly uncontrolable jihadis sponsored horror situation in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA-ASSAM) 205 SAIKH MD SABAH AL AHMED Haunting 'Black Thursday'. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(30.10.2009) Pays tribute to the victims of bomb blasts in Assam on October 30, 2008. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India- Assam). ** - Keywords 40

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN) 206 ADHIKARI, Gautam Many what-ifs in Pakistan. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Presents the political scenario in Pakistan in the wake of Talibani terror in Islamabad. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). 207 JOGINDER SINGH Monster turns on Frankensten. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Expresses concern over Pakistan's policy of using terrorism as a weapon against India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). 208 TARIQ OSMAN HYDER War within. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(20.10.2009) Tries to find out the reasons behind the surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 209 AKBAR, M J Lost tribe of India. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Suggests that Naxal problem can be taken only by investing in developing of infrastructure and introducing poverty alleviation programmes. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 210 BHALLA, Surjit Terror by any other name. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Criticises Maoists violent ideology. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 211 CHATTOPADHYAY, Surrid Extremist in trap. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 23-25 ** - Keywords 41

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) Examines the political significance of Chhatradhan Mahto's arrest in the light of the Union Home Minister's emphasis on a nationwide counter-terrorism initiative against the Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 212 Dangers of swap deals with rebels(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(24.10.2009) Critically assesses West Bengal Government's move to release women held for aiding Lalgarh Naxalites in exchange of abducted police officer. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 213 DAS, Gurcharan No ifs or buts, defeat Maoist violence. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) Pleads the Government to take action to fight against Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 214 DIGVIJAY SINGH How to combat the Maoists. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Emphasises the need to build confidence among the forest dwellers and the tribals to combat the Maoists' activities. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 215 DUTT, Barkha Deeper and darker. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Emphasises the need to tackle Naxal violence to save democracy. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 216 GUHA, Ramachandra Crushed in the middle. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Contemplates that a genuine effort must be made to address the gross neglect of the adivasis by tackling the ** - Keywords 42

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) problem of Naxals and Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 217 KALYANI SHANKAR Crush the red terror. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(16.10.2009) Applauds the Government's proposal to launch a huge publicity campaign to make people aware of the Maoist menance and to fight against them. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 218 MITRA, Ashok Plantom energy. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(18.10.2009) Raises concern over the rise in Naxalite violence in India in recent times. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 219 MUKHERJEE, Shikha Maoism has come to mean murder. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Emphasises the need to fight Maoist terror from the country. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 220 NAYAK, Nihar Red terror, sloppy state. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(24.10.2009) Focuses on the measures to be taken by the Government before launching major operation to end the Maoist menance. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 221 PUNJ, Balbir K Maoist menance spreading fast. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Expresses the concern over rising terror activities of Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). ** - Keywords 43

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 222 Rajdhani attack warning to centre(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(29.10.2009) Opines that by stoppinng Delhi bound Rajdhani train in Jhargram Maoists has given a warning to the Centre. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 223 RAMANA, P V Deadliest insurgency yet. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Expresses concern over Maoist violence. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 224 SANGHVI, Vir Let's listen to common sense. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(25.10.2009) Contemplates that the views of the common people of India may be listen to address the problem of Naxal violence in the country. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 225 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Homing instinct. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(30.10.2009) Stresses upon the need to tackle Naxalism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 226 Time to act(Editorial). TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2009(22.10.2009) Expresses concern over rise in Maoist violence in India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 227 RANA, Santosh Lessons of 'Lalgarh': November uprising. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 79-82 Focuses on the popular uprising against the police terror ** - Keywords 44

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) in Lalgarh. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-West Bengal). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(PAKISTAN) 228 AHMED RASHID Waziristan or bust. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(26.10.2009) Emphasises the need to fight Talibani extremism in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(Pakistan). 229 Shooting itself in the foot(Editorial). HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Warns Pakistan for aiming terror at India. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(Pakistan). PUBLIC HEALTH 230 PADGAONKAR, Dileep Physician, heal thyself. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Discusses the issue of mental disorder and its treatment in the workshop held in Colombo under the auspices of the World Health Organisation. ** Public Health. -DISEASES-SWINE FLU 231 CALMES, Jackie and MCNEIL, Donald G Outbreak of Swine Flu a national emergency in US. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(28.10.2009) ** Public Health-Diseases-Swine Flu. -DRUGS 232 KAWOOSA, Tanveen Drug abuse pushing Kashmiris to the brink. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(21.10.2009) Analyses the impact of drug addiction on socio-economic life in Kashmir. ** - Keywords 45

-DRUGS ** Public Health-Drugs. -NUTRITION 233 CHATTERJEE, Patralekha 250 mothers will die of childbirth in India today. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2009(23.10.2009) Raises concern over high maternal mortality rate in India ** Public Health-Nutrition. -NUTRITION AND MALNUTRITION 234 GAIHA, R and Others Burden of under nutritions and obesity. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(28.10.2009) Emphasises the need to take preventive measures to address the double burden of undernutrition and obesity in developing countries. ** Public Health-Nutrition and Malnutrition. PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -BOOKS 235 BHATTACHARYA, Arijit Jaswant Singh's misadventure. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(20.10.2009) Deals with the controversy raised over the book written by BJP leader Jaswant Singh on Jinnah. ** Publishers and Publishing-Books. 236 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Some questions are best buried. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(31.10.2009) Throws light on historical facts bound to be responsible for partition between India and Pakistan in the wake of Jaswant Singh's controversial book on Jinnah. ** Publishers and Publishing-Books. RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-PLACES OF WORSHIPS 237 DORAIRAJ, S Unholy row. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.24(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 26-31 ** - Keywords 46

RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-PLACES OF WORSHIPS Deals with the controversies raged over the Government's intervention in the administration of the historical Natarajan temple as the Government wants to end the monopoly of the dictators. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of worships. 238 NAYAR, Kuldip Damage can still be undone. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.424), 2009 (1.8.2009): P.13-14 Raises the issue of disputed site of Ram Janam Bhoomi- Babri Masjid in the backdrop of Justice Liberhan Committee Report. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships. 239 VIKHAR AHMED SAYEED Communal work. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 32-35 Criticises Karnataka Government's decision to allow the Sangh Parivar to begin restoration work in Sri Guru Dattatriya Bababudan Swamy Dargah for converting it into an exclusive Hindu Place of worship despite the Court's stay order. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worships; Religion and Politics. -RELIGION AND STATE 240 ASGHAR ALI ENGINEER Religious extremism: A lucrative industry. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI) , V.16(No.424), 2009 (1.8.2009): P.17-19 Discusses the politics and economics associated with religious extremism. ** Religion-Religion and State. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM 241 ABDUL HAFIZ LAKHANI Silent educational revolution among Gujarat's Muslims. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI) , V.16(No.425), 2009 (16.8.2009): P.25-26 Discusses a welcome change in educational front among ** - Keywords 47

-RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM Muslims of Gujarat in post Godhra times. ** Religion-Religious Faith-Islam. RURAL DEVELOPMENT -(ASSAM) 242 NAMITA DEVI Self-Help Group movement. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(21.10.2009) Throws light on the success story of Self Help Group movement in Assam. ** Rural Development-(Assam). -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 243 SAZZAD HUSSAIN NREGA: Present and Future. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2009(19.10.2009) NREGA: National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(NREGA). Comments on the implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(NREGA). ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) 244 VARDARAJAN, Siddharth G8 ban is sign India's nuclear quest is not over. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI) , V.16(No.424), 2009 (1.8.2009): P.36-37 Discusses the adoption of new rule by G8 countries prohibiting the sale of ENR(Enrichment and Reprocessing) components and technology to India and other countries who have not signed the Nuclear Non proliferation Treaty. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR WASTE 245 JHA, Alok Energy fear over nuclear waste dumps. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(28.10.2009) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Waste. ** - Keywords 48

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR 246 MALLICK, Anupriyo Forgotten children. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) Raises concern over the exploitation of girl child labour ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Labour. -SCHEDULED CASTES 247 BISWAS, Anisban Dalit issue: some problems. FRONTIER (KOLKATA), V. 42(No.10-), 2009(17.10.2009): P. 69-70 ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Castes. SPORTS -COMMONWEALTH GAMES 248 MAUJUMDAR, Boria Big games hunting. TIMES OF INDIA (NEW DELHI), 2009(22.10.2009) Focuses on the politics linked with sports in the light of Commonwealth Games to be held in 2010 in Delhi. ** Sports-Commonwealth Games. -OLYMPIC GAMES 249 BARRIONUEVO, Alexei Drug violence could mar Brazil's Olympics dreams. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2009(30.10.2009) ** Sports-Olympic Games. TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION 250 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Maharaja fallen on bad times. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2009(23.10.2009) Emphasises the need to revive Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. ** - Keywords 49

-ROAD TRANSPORT-ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 251 GOSWAMI, Anupam India's highwayman. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.821, 2009(6.9.2009): P.46-51 Applauds the performance of the Union Transport Minister Kamal Nath for accelarating the progress of the National Highway Development Programme. ** Transportation-Road Transport-Roads and Highways. UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AND STATE-(ISRAEL) 252 CHERIAN, John Sharp indictment. FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.26(No.21), 2009(23.10.2009): P. 51-53 Examines the U.N. Inquiry Commission Report which accuses Israel for deliberately targeting civilians and using excessive forces in Gaza. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN and State-(Israel); War crimes. -UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL 253 THAKUR, Ramesh Time for system upgrade. NATION AND THE WORLD (NEW DELHI), V.16(No.424), 2009 (1.8.2009): P.38-39 Discusses strategies that need to be adopted by four aspiring permanent members of United Nations Security Council: Brazil, Germany, India and Japan for restructuring United Nations Security Council. ** United Nations and International Organisations-United Nations Security Council. URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING 254 SHARMA, Sameer Stitching together JNNURM V.2.0 ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2009(17.10.2009) JNNURM: Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission. Focuses on upgrading macro-level dimensions of city's environment on adoption of remodelled form of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission(JNNURM). ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning. ** - Keywords 50

WATER MANAGEMENT -DAMS 255 ALAGH, Yoginder k Basin reserves. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2009(19.10.2009) Emphasises upon the need of a vision for dams in Arunachal Pradesh. ** Water Management-Dams. WORKS AND HOUSING -BUILDING CONSTRUCTION 256 GUPTA, Arbind Constructing a growth centre. BUSINESS INDIA (MUMBAI), No.824, 2009(18.10.2009): P. 96-110 Discusses how the Indian construction industry has been able to maintain steady growth despite the economic slowdown. ** Works and Housing-Building Construction. ** - Keywords 51