Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVI (16-31 May, 2010) No.10

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 1 JAIN, Sandhya Programme for poison seeds. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Comments on the genetically modified food crops. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. 2 RONALD, Pamela C and McWILLIAMS, James E Distortions that are genetically engineered. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(27.5.2010) Highlights the importance and significance of genetically modified crops in the context of food insecurity. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. -AGRICULTURAL TRADE 3 SHINOJ, P and MATHUR, V C India's potential for agricultural trade in Asia: A gravity model approach. ASIAN ECONOMIC REVIEW (HYDERABAD), V.51(No.3), 2009(Dec, 2009): P.476-486 Analyses the bilateral agricultural trade flows between India and its major Asian trading partners. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade. -FERTILIZERS AND MANURES 4 SHARMA, Vijay Paul Fertilizer subsidy in India: Who are the beneficiaries? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.12), 2010 (20.3.2010): P.68-76 Examines the trends in fertilizer subsidy and its distribution between farmers and the industries. ** Agriculture-Fertilizers and Manures. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT AND POLICY 5 CHAUDHURI, Santanu Sinha Misery in the forest. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(16.5.2010) Reveals that Government's forest policy is against tribal welfare and it encourages naxalism in India. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management and ** - Keywords 1

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Policy. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE 6 KAMALJEET SINGH Historical canvass of wildlife protection in India. VIDHI BHARATI, V.15(No.39), 2009(Apr-Jun, 2009): P.272-278 ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life. BIOGRAPHIES -PROMINENT PERSONS-GURNEY, A K 7 AZIZ UL HAQUE A K Gurney: A literary stalwart. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(29.5.2010) Throws light on the literary work of Assames writer A K Gurney. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-GURNEY, A K. -PROMINENT PERSONS-TAGORE, RABINDRANATH 8 CHUADHURI, Arindam Tagore inspires us all. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Focuses on Rabindranath Tagore's exceptional contribution in every sphere of life. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-TAGORE, Rabindranath. CENSUS AND POPULATION -CENSUS AND SURVEYS 9 HAZRA, Indrajit Counting backwards. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) Comments on the proposed caste census. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys. -CENSUS AND SURVEYS-(INDIA) 10 DESAI, Nitin Demographic dividend? BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Highlights regional differences in the wake of ** - Keywords 2

-CENSUS AND SURVEYS-(INDIA) demographic transition in India. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). 11 KANCHAN CHANDRA Way of reinventing identities. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(25.5.2010) Deals with the issue related to caste based Census. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). 12 KUNDU, Amitabh Census 2011: Challenges and perspectives. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(16.5.2010) ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). 13 MALIK, Ashok Casting dreams. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(20.5.2010) Deals with the debate on caste based Census 2011. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). 14 SACHAR, Rajindar Caste in Census 2011: Is it necessary? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). 15 SEN, Antara Dev Census, consensus or caste aside? DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(29.5.2010) Expresses views on the setting up of a committee by Government for inclusion of caste in Census 2011. ** Census and Population-Census and Surveys-(India). COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA) 16 CHOWDHARY, Neha Re-energising India. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) Discusses that India's intra region trade can help the country to meet its evergrowing energy demand. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-CHINA) 17 ROYCHOWDHURY, Debashish Bull in our China shop. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) ** - Keywords 3

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-CHINA) Focuses on the trade relations between India and China. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-China). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-EUROPEAN UNION) 18 CHAUDHURI, Pramit Pal Against a great wall. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Highlights the trade relations between China and the European Union. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-European Union). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-IRAN) 19 BHADRAKUMAR, M K Course correction. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(20.5.2010) Highlights the significance of Indo-Iran relationship in the context of importance of Iran as a major energy supplier to Indian industry. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Iran). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 20 Ties that bind(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(20.5.2010) Suggests to boost bilateral trade between India and Pakistan to bring regional stability. ** Commerce-International Trade-(India-Pakistan). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO 21 KHOR, Martin Doha ring going nowhere. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(21.5.2010) WTO: World Trade Organisation. Raises concern over the strategic deadlock in World Trade Organisation's Doha Round. ** Commerce-International Trade-WTO. ** - Keywords 4

COMMUNICATIONS -TELECOM POLICY 22 JAIN, Sunil Raja's in the saddle again. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Discusses the difficulties before Telecom Minister A Raja in accepting the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's recommendations on 2G Spectrum. ** Communications-Telecom Policy. 23 MAJUMDAR, Sumit K Revolution on hold. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(21.5.2010) Highlights the importance of 3G Spectrum for Indian firms and consumers. ** Communications-Telecom Policy. 24 MANKOTIA, Anandita Singh Dropping their call. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Highlights the challenges before the Telecom Rgulatory Authority of India. ** Communications-Telecom Policy. -TELECOM POLICY-(INDIA) 25 SHALINI SINGH Case for intervention. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(19.5.2010) Analyses the significance of the recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on 2G Spectrum. ** Communications-Telecom Policy-(India). -TELECOMMUNICATIONS 26 3G auction: It's a win-win for all(Editorial). DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(21.5.2010) Gives view on the huge success of 3G auction by the Telecom Ministry. ** Communications-Telecommunications. 27 ARUN, T K Case against costly spectrum. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) ** - Keywords 5

-TELECOMMUNICATIONS Expresses views on the debate on spectrum allocation. ** Communications-Telecommunications. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT 28 NAYYAR, Dhiraj Reliance on competition. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Focuses on the significance of Ambani's pact on gas issue ** Company Affairs and Management. -COMPANIES 29 NANDI, Suresh Ambanis sing 'All Izz Well'. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(31.5.2010) Gives views on the 'peace treaty' between Ambani brothers ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies. -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 30 MUNDLE, Sudipto 2010: A Greek Odyssey. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(27.5.2010) Focuses on crisis in capital flow in Greece's share markets. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Markets. -COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 31 FARESA FATIMA and MOHAMMAD AKBER ALI KHAN Corporate governance and market valuation: A case of NMDC in India. ASIAN ECONOMIC REVIEW (HYDERABAD), V.51(No.3), 2009(Dec, 2009): P.505-520 NMDC: National Mineral Development Corporation. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies-Corporate Governance. -MONOPOLIES 32 RANADE, Ajit Competition and overcrowding. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) ** - Keywords 6

-MONOPOLIES Focuses on the working of the Competition Commission, esatablished in India recently. ** Company Affairs and Management-Monopolies. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -(INDIA) 33 JAGMOHAN Who are Hindus? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Describes the history of Hindu civilization. ** Culture and Civilization-(India). DEFENCE -DEFENCE POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 34 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Partners, not allies. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Deals with Obama's new national security startegy. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(United States). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 35 DUTTA, Mondira India-Afghanistan: Deepening strategic partnership. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.491-497 ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-Afghanistan). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 36 JUSTER, Kenneth I and KUNTAMUKKALA, Ajay Room for give and take. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(31.5.2010) Looks at upgradation of defence trade between India and United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States). -TANKS 37 ROYCHOWDHURY, Shankar When Arjun beat T-90. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(18.5.2010) ** - Keywords 7

-TANKS Highlights the importance of Arjun Tank for India's contemporary and future strategic leadership ability. ** Defence-Tanks. ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA) 38 BIDWAI, Praful Defending livelihood, promoting equity. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(29.5.2010) Discusses that the sustainable development must be need based, environment friendly and gender-just. ** Economic Growth-(India). -(INDIA-ORISSA) 39 PATRA, Aditya Kumar Regional disparities in levels of development: A study in Orissa. ASIAN ECONOMIC REVIEW (HYDERABAD), V.51(No.3), 2009(Dec, 2009): P.533-544 ** Economic Growth-(India-Orissa). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPEAN UNION) 40 VENU, M K Silver(and oil) lining. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Assesses the impact of European financial crisis on India's economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(European Union). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(GREECE) 41 SAIKIA, Madhusmita Economic crisis in Greece. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(19.5.2010) ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Greece). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) 42 RAY, Sunil Economic growth and social cost: Need for institutional reforms. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.17-20 ** - Keywords 8

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) Emphasises the need for a new set of rules to loop up with the changed social conditions. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policies-(India). -ECONOMIC RELATIONS-(CHINA-UNITED STATES) 43 PURI, Rajinder Joined at the hip: Hitler's dead, long live 'Chimerica'! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(22.5.2010) Analyses the far reaching implications of the latest development in the US-China economic ties in Indian perspective. ** Economic Growth-Economic Relations-(China-United States). -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 44 DEATON, Angus and DREZE, Jean Nutrition, poverty and calorie fundamentalism: Response to Utsa Patnaik. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.78-82 Analyses the links between calorie intake, nutrition and poverty. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. 45 DHAMIJA, Nidhi and BHIDE, Shashanka Dynamics of poverty in India: A panel data analysis. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.91-97 Examines the incidence and dynamics of poverty over a period of three decades from 1970 to 1990. ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -LIBERALISATION 46 JOSHI, Murli Manohar Globalisation deconstructed. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Deals with the consequences of the globalisation. ** Economic Growth-Liberalisation. ** - Keywords 9

-SUBSIDIES 47 FISC slips on oil(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) Analyses the adverse impact of subsidising petroleum products in India. ** Economic Growth-Subsidies. EDUCATION -(INDIA) 48 JHA, Praveen and Pooja Parvati Right to Education Act 2009: Critical gaps and challenges ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010(27.3.2010): P.20-24 ** Education-(India). -EDUCATIONAL POLICY 49 SEETHA Reform and regulate. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(26.5.2010) Critically evaluates the new Bill on higher education. ** Education-Educational Policy. -EDUCATIONAL POLICY-(INDIA) 50 TILAK, Jandhyala B G Neither vision nor policy for education. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.60-64 Analyses the Union Budget 2010-11 in respect of education sector. ** Education-Educational Policy-(India). -EDUCATIONAL REFORMS 51 CHAKRAVARTY, Manas Uncle Kapil's gifts. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) Hails the educational reforms initiated by the Union Education Minister Kapil Sibal. ** Education-Educational Reforms. ** - Keywords 10

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 52 BEZBORUAH, D N Linking pay with performance. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(25.5.2010) Emphasises the need for an assessment of teachers performance as a step towards bringing reforms in education system in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India). -HIGHER EDUCATION 53 ALIBACH, Philip G Open door in higher education: Unsustainable and probably III-advised. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.13-15 Comments on the decision to enact legislation to give permission for setting up of foreign Universities in India. ** Education-Higher Education. -MINORITIES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS 54 BHATTACHARYA, Sanchita Governmental initiatives in Madrasa policy. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.56-60 ** Education-Minorities Educational Institutions. -STUDENTS-VIOLENCE AND STUDENTS 55 HAZARIKA, Arup Understanding juvenile delinquency. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(23.5.2010) Comments that improving the quality of Indian education is difficult without addressing school violence. ** Education-Students-Violence and Students. -TEACHERS 56 GANDHI KINGDON, Geeta and RAO, Sipahimalini Para-teachers in India: Status and impact. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.12), 2010 (20.3.2010): P.59-67 Summarises the impact of having contract teachers on the quality of elementary education. ** - Keywords 11

-TEACHERS ** Education-Teachers. ELECTIONS -(UNITED KINGDOM) 57 DESAI, Meghnad Two to tango. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Deals with election in the United Kingdom. ** Elections-(United Kingdom). ENERGY -ELECTRICITY 58 RAO, S L State of ownership. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(17.5.2010) Highlights that Government ownership and control of regulated system makes electricity regulation ineffective in West Bengal. ** Energy-Electricity. -ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA) 59 BHUPENDRA KUMAR SINGH Ensuring India's energy security. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.521-524 ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India). 60 Generate the will(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(24.5.2010) Emphasises the need to bring reforms in power sector. ** Energy-Energy Policy-(India). -ENERGY RESOURCES-SOLAR ENERGY 61 DESHMUKH, Ranjit and Others Need to realign India's National Solar Mission. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.12), 2010 (20.3.2010): P.41-50 Enumerates the objectives of the National Solar Mission. ** Energy-Energy Resources-Solar Energy. ** - Keywords 12

ENVIRONMENT 62 DAS, Nayanmani Volcanic eruptions. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(23.5.2010) Throws light on the impact of volcanic eruptions on earth's environment. ** Environment. 63 GOSWAMI, Manasmani Dev Advent of Monsoon. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(30.5.2010) Deals with the forecasting of good monsoon this year by the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD). ** Environment. -ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 64 PARIKH, Jyoti Environment to development. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Emphasises the need to cope up with environment protection. ** Environment-Environment Protection. -ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION 65 HEGDE, Pandurang Urgent need to halt loss of biodiversity. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(22.5.2010) Reveals that the unprecedented loss of biodiversity of plants and animals is threatening the life on earth. ** Environment-Environmental Degradation. -GLOBAL WARMING 66 AKSHAY K SINGH Mitigating existential threat: Consequences of climate change on India and its response. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.505-512 ** Environment-Global Warming. ** - Keywords 13

-NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS 67 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Little to celebrate. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(29.5.2010) Criticises Karnataka Government for its failure to rehabilitate people affected from flood in the State. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods. -POLLUTION-WATER POLLUTION 68 BORPUJARI, Utpal River cleaning: Lessons for India from South Korea. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(21.5.2010) ** Environment-Pollution-Water Pollution. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING REFORMS 69 AHYA, Chetan Sovereign debt risk: Impact on Asia. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Assesses the impact of economic crisis in Greece on the Asian economy. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Reforms. 70 PAI, T V Mohandas Silent transformation of Indian banking. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(24.5.2010) Gives a statistical profile of the development of banking sector in India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Reforms. 71 RAM MOHAN, T T US banking reforms sounds hollow. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) US: United States. Gives a critical view of United States banking reform plan. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Reforms. 72 SINHA, Janmejaya Granting new bank licences: RBI needs fine balancing act. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Suggests Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to change its policy for issuing new licences for new banks. ** - Keywords 14

FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING REFORMS ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Banking Reforms. -BUDGET-(INDIA) 73 CHANDRASEKHAR, C P Union Budget for 2010-11 and the UPA's growth strategy. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.43-45 Analyses the Union budget for 2010-11. ** Finance-Budget-(India). 74 DAS, Subrat and MISHRA, Yamini What does Budget 2010 imply for the Social Sector? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.64-68 ** Finance-Budget-(India). 75 GHANDY, Kobad Budget 2010-11: Where has all the money gone? ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.25-26 Analyses the Union Budget 2010-11. ** Finance-Budget-(India). -CURRENCY AND COINAGE 76 DYER, Gwynne Euro crisis not over yet. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. 77 FEDYASHIN, Andrei No good news about Europe. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Deals with Euro crisis in European Union. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. 78 FELDSTEIN, Martin Chronicle of crisis foretold. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) Brings into focus the inherent flaws in Euro currency caused financial crisis in Europe. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. ** - Keywords 15

-CURRENCY AND COINAGE 79 McRAE, Hamish Future without the Euro is possible. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(23.5.2010) Discusses the future of Euro currency in the current economic scenario. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. 80 SARKAR, Shivaji Eurozone crisis may not leave India unscathed. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Focuses on the impact of Euro crisis on Indian economy. ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. -DEFICIT FINANCING 81 AKASH PRAKASH Europe continues to wobble. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Emphasises the need to control immediately India's fiscal deficit and public debt in the context of the current economic scenario in Europe. ** Finance-Deficit Financing. -FINANCIAL SECTOR REFORMS 82 REDDY, Y V Financial Sector regulation in India. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.40-50 Deals with Financial Sector Reforms. ** Finance-Financial Sector Reforms. -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT 83 BHAGWATI, Jamini Stop-go capital controls. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Discusses the need to ease the restrictions that impede the capital inflows. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment. ** - Keywords 16

-INFLATION 84 Plot still lost on inflation(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Suggests ways to deal with the inflation. ** Finance-Inflation. -PUBLIC EXPENDITURE 85 GOYAL, Ashima Assessing the fiscal capacity of Indian Government. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.46-55 Examines the effectiveness of Government expenditure for bringing reforms in the economy. ** Finance-Public Expenditure. 86 YECHURY, Sitaram Let them eat cake. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Suggests the Governments all over world to manage their finances by drastically cutting down on expenditures to tackle recession. ** Finance-Public Expenditure. FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 87 MEHTA, Pradeep Ensuring food security for all. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) ** Food-Food Security. 88 SUNDARAM, Jomo Kwane Lessons from the 2008 world food crisis. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.12), 2010 (20.3.2010): P.35-40 ** Food-Food Security. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -HAZARDOUS WASTE 89 SANGAL, P P Challenge of hazardous waste. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Urges the Government to draft a strict policy to tackle hazardous waste without any laxity. ** Industrial Development-Hazardous Waste. ** - Keywords 17

-INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA) 90 BHATTACHARYA, A K Rise of special economic zones. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) SEZ: Special Economic Zone. Emphasises the need to revamp the SEZ policy for the sake of farmers. ** Industrial Development-Industrial Policy-(India). -INDUSTRIES-ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY 91 MAJUMDAR, Rumki Indian electronics hardware industry: Growth and productivity(1993-2004). ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.72-77 ** Industrial Development-Industries-Electronics Industry INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(CHINA-BANGLADESH) 92 CHAKRABORTY, Mohor Kaleidoscope of Sino-Bangladesh relations. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.65-72 ** International Relations-(China-Bangladesh). -(CHINA-RUSSIA) 93 ARPI, Claude Dalai Lama & the Russian. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(29.5.2010) Analyses China's diplomacy behind its request to Russia for mediating between China and the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama. ** International Relations-(China-Russia). -(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 94 VINOD ANAND New Af-Pak startegy and implications for India. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.14-18 ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan). ** - Keywords 18

-(INDIA-AFRICA) 95 BISWAS, Aparajita Some aspects of India-Africa relations. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.443-450 ** International Relations-(India-Africa). -(INDIA-ASEAN) 96 CHAKRABORTY, Tridib India's Look East Policy: Time for stock-taking. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.461-469 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. Highlights the steps taken by the Government to strengthen its relations with ASEAN countries. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). -(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 97 CHAKRABORTI, Tridib Sheikh Hasina's India mission: From distance to proximity WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.35-41 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 98 DAS, Samir Kumar Bangladesh: From friendship to partnership. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.51-55 Focuses on the Indo-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 99 DAS, Samir Kumar Bangladesh: The pangs of proximity. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.451-456 Deals with the Indo-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 100 DEY, Amrita Twilight of hope: Indo-Bangladesh counter terrorism cooperation. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.73-76 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). ** - Keywords 19

-(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 101 DHAR, Malay Krishna Sonar Bangla: the golden hue insight. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.46-50 Focuses on Indo-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 102 KAMBOJ, A Indo-Bangladesh relations: Changing policies. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.525-530 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 103 PATTANAIK, Smruti S New dawn in Indo-Bangladesh relations? WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.42-45 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). 104 PRAMANIK, Bimal Internal security of India and our Eastern neighbouring country Bangladesh. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.2), 2010(Feb, 2010): P.61-64 ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). -(INDIA-CENTRAL ASIA) 105 VINOD ANAND Security dynamics in Central Asia and implications for India. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.457-460 ** International Relations-(India-Central Asia). -(INDIA-CHINA) 106 AKSHAY K SINGH Chinese influence on IBSA and India's national interest: Perspective of ambivalence? WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.10), 2009(Oct, 2009): P.411-417 IBSA: India-Brazil-South Africa. ** International Relations-(India-China). 107 GUPTA, Rukamani India-China relations: The year in review. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.470-475 ** International Relations-(India-China). ** - Keywords 20

-(INDIA-CHINA) 108 PANT, Harsh V Foot loose and fancy free. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(26.5.2010) Comments on Union Minister Jairam Ramesh's controversial remark on Indo-China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China). 109 PURI, Rajinder Issue isn't Jairam Ramesh! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(16.5.2010) Deals with Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Jairam Ramesh's controversial remark on Indo- China relations. ** International Relations-(India-China). -(INDIA-INDONESIA) 110 SARAN, Shyam Rising Indonesia. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Discusses the need to make strong ties between India and Indonesia in the current political scenario. ** International Relations-(India-Indonesia). -(INDIA-IRAN) 111 PANT, Harsh V Turbulent times for Indo-Iranian ties. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) ** International Relations-(India-Iran). 112 TOURANGBAM, Monish India Iran relations: Sustaining ties amidst challenges. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.545-548 ** International Relations-(India-Iran). -(INDIA-JAPAN) 113 PRABHAKAR, H S India-Japan relations recent phase. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.531-538 ** International Relations-(India-Japan). ** - Keywords 21

-(INDIA-NEPAL) 114 CHHIBBER, Bharti Indo-Nepal relations in contemporary times. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.539-544 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 115 CHAKRABORTY, Mohor India-Pakistan relations: Clouds in the horizon. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.476-483 ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 116 IRFAN HUSAIN India, Pak must let go of their uncertainities. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(30.5.2010) Reveals that most Pakistanis are desperate for maintaining good relations and peace with India. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 117 RAMAN, B For Manmohan Singh, equivocation is policy? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) Focuses on the Prime Minister's remarks on relations with Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). 118 SHERRY REHMAN Peace needs working on. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(17.5.2010) Stresses upon the need for resumption of peace dialogue between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-SRI LANKA) 119 HARIHARAN, R Changing dynamics of India-Sri Lanka relations. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.513-520 ** International Relations-(India-Sri Lanka). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 120 BHAMBHARI, C P Time to rethink India's US policy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) ** - Keywords 22

-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) ** International Relations-(India-United States). 121 MAHAPATRA, Chintamani Indo-US relations under Obama administration. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.438-442 ** International Relations-(India-United States). 122 PURI, Rajinder Should India trust America? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(28.5.2010) Expresses India's concern over the USA's approval of Sino Pak nuclear deal. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(INDIA-WEST ASIA) 123 PASHA, A K India and turmoil in West Asia: Challenges and emerging responses. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.484-490 ** International Relations-(India-West Asia). -(UNITED STATES-AFGHANISTAN) 124 AKSHAY K SINGH Trajectory of the Af-pak strategy after Obama's West point speech. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.25-31 ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). 125 NANDA, Prakash Pakistan: Perennial Afghan worry. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.19-20 Focuses on the United States' war on terror in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). 126 ROYCHAUDHURY, Dipanjan Fight against narco-terror: Key to Obama's Af-Pak success WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.21-24 Focuses on the United States' policy against terror in Afghanistan and Pakistan. ** International Relations-(United States-Afghanistan). ** - Keywords 23

-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 127 BHATTACHARYA, Pinaki In search of a role: India in global affairs. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.431-437 Deals with India's foreign policy. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). 128 DE, Apala India's neighbours: The saga of sweet and sour experiences. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.11-12), 2009(Nov-Dec, 2009): P.498-504 ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India). -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 129 IYER, Ramaswamy R Pakistan's questionable move on water. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.12), 2010 (20.3.2010): P.10-12 Raises questions over the settlement of the sharing of Indus waters dispute between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-Pakistan). -INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 130 NARAYANAM, Sripathi Pakistan muddying Indus water. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Focuses on the water disputes between India and Pakistan. ** International Relations-International Water Disputes- (India-Pakistan). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BSST 131 PATNAIK, Ila BSST in class. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(24.5.2010) BSST: Brazil, South Korea, South Africa and Turkey, BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India And China. Emphasises the need for India to learn from the policies of BSST countries instead of going with BRIC countries. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BSST. ** - Keywords 24

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-IBSA 132 ABDUL NAFEY India's imperatives in IBSA Forum. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.10), 2009(Oct, 2009): P.395-398 IBSA: India-Brazil-South Africa. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. 133 BAJPAI, Arunoday IBSA: A new Forum for South-South Cooperation. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.10), 2009(Oct, 2009): P.406-410 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. 134 NAYAR, K P Another helping hand. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(26.5.2010) Expresses views on just concluded India, Brazil and South Africa(IBSA) Summit. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. 135 PRADHAN, S C IBSA Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and challenges. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.10), 2009(Oct, 2009): P.403-405 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. 136 SAKHUJA, Vijay IBSA Navies: Exploring maritime multilateralism. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.30(No.10), 2009(Oct, 2009): P.399-402 ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- IBSA. -SPIONAGE 137 BHATTACHARYYA, Abhijit Serving the ISI. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) ISI: Inter Services Intelligence. Expresses concern over Indian woman's involvement in spying for ISI in Pakistan. ** International Relations-Spionage. ** - Keywords 25

LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDGEMENT 138 ALEXANDER, P C Spitting images. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(19.5.2010) Welcomes the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the appointment and removal of Governors. ** Law and Justice-Judgement. 139 SINHA, S K Supreme order. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(25.5.2010) Appreciates the judgement of the Supreme Court given on the removal of Governors. ** Law and Justice-Judgement. -JUDGES 140 KUMARA SWAMY, V Champion of the underdog. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(19.5.2010) Throws light on the new Chief Justice of India, Justice S H Kapadia. ** Law and Justice-Judges. -JUDICIARY 141 FARITHA ANSARI Journey to justice: Freedom from fear and discrimination, P.3-21, in. JOSHI, ILA(ED): WOMEN NETWORKING- ITS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS, 2010 Women Press, Delhi. Comments on the judicial system in India for women. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary. -JUDICIARY-(INDIA) 142 CHANDRACHUD, Abhinav Insulation of India's constitutional judiciary. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.38-42 Deals with independence of Indian Judiciary. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(India). ** - Keywords 26

-LAW-CRIMINAL LAW 143 AKBAR, M J Is television more powerful than SC. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(23.5.2010) Comments on Indian criminal justice system. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal Law. 144 JOGINDER SINGH Punish Afzal, hang him. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Suggests that Mohammad Afzal should be hanged, convicted of conspiracy in terrorist attack on Parliament. ** Law and Justice-Law-Criminal Law. MASS MEDIA -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 145 GHATAK, Aditi Roy Private treaties, public information. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(18.5.2010) Reveals that some private companies through 'paid news' coverage influence the stock market for their purpose. ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. PETROLEUM -GAS 146 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Shale gas, not Iran pipeline, our energy hope. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(30.5.2010) Suggests to follow US based Shale gas in India instead of dealing with Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline. ** Petroleum-Gas. 147 BATRA, R K and CHAWLA, Ruchika Added risks in gas exploration. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Assesses the impact of the Supreme Court's verdict on gas dispute on private sector participation in exploration and production of gas in future. ** Petroleum-Gas. 148 RAJA MOHAN, C Cover everyone's bases. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) ** - Keywords 27

PETROLEUM -GAS Focuses on India's nervousness over getting oil or gas pipeline from Iran. ** Petroleum-Gas. -OIL PRICES 149 SETHI, Surya P Analysing the Parikh Committee Report on Pricing of Petroleum products. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.56-59 ** Petroleum-Oil Prices. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA) 150 KALYANI SHANKAR Sonia takes charge of policy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Focuses on the Congress President Sonia Gandhi's role in Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-(India). 151 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Young and not-so-bold. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) Emphasises the need to empower the young politicians for changing the culture and nature of Indian politics. ** Politics and Government-(India). -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 152 SRIVASTAVA, Jaimini Kumar Vrindavan widows and human rights. VIDHI BHARATI, V.15(No.39), 2009(Apr-Jun, 2009): P.235-241 Brings into focus the pathatic conditions of widows living in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Human Rights. ** - Keywords 28

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 153 SHASHIKALA SITARAM RTI amendments: A retrograde step. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(19.5.2010) RTI: Right to Information. ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights- Right To Information. -COALITION POLITICS-UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE 154 AKBAR, M J Crash of expectations. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(24.5.2010) UPA: United Progressive Alliance. Critically evaluates the functioning of the United Progressive Alliance(UPA) Government on its 1st anniversary of governance. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. 155 ARUN, B S Some hits and many misses in UPA's second innings. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(22.5.2010) Critically evaluates the performance of United Progressive Alliance(UPA)'s on completion of one year tenure. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. 156 MALIK, Ashok Shadow of doubt. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) Highlights the challenges before the UPA Government to solve the problems of common man. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. 157 MITRA, Chandan Why celebrate a non-event? PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(23.5.2010) Comments on the celebration of UPA II first anniversary. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. 158 SANGHVI, Vir Just when we thought the UPA was down.... HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(23.5.2010) ** - Keywords 29

-COALITION POLITICS-UNITED PROGRESSIVE ALLIANCE Looks at the performance of the UPA II during the last one year. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Politics-United Progressive Alliance. -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 159 Coalition of rights(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(24.5.2010) Discusses the functioning of UPA II Government. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 160 DEBROY, Bibek Press conference blues. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) Comments on the functioning of UPA-II during the last one year. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 161 DESAI, Meghnad Year of surviving. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) Assesses the achievements made by UPA II during the last one year. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 162 PURI, Rajinder Political climate change begins? STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(31.5.2010) Anticipates crisis in UPA Government in the current political scenario. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 163 RAGHAVAN, Srinath External priorities. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(27.5.2010) Evaluates the performance of the United Progressive Alliance(UPA) Government on completion of its one year of governance. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). ** - Keywords 30

-FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 164 SALMAN HAIDAR One year of UPA2. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(20.5.2010) Evaluates the performance of UPA Government on its 1st anniversary of 2nd term. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). 165 SURYA PRAKASH, A Tossed around by partners. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) Comments on the function of United Progressive Alliance(UPA) during its second term. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 166 MALIK, Ashok If Mamta wins the civic polls.... PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) ** Politics and Government-Local Self Government. 167 MITRA, Chandan Grass has now grown roots. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) Deals with Trinamool's victory in West Bengal civic polls ** Politics and Government-Local Self Government. 168 MITRA, Sumit Look, no hands. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Hails Trinamool's victory in civic polls in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Local Self Government. -POLITICAL AGITATION-(INDIA-ASSAM) 169 DAS, H N Money based insurgency in North-East. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(16.5.2010) Reveals that unemployment is the main reason behind the involvement of local youths in outfit organisations in North-East region of India. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(India- Assam). ** - Keywords 31

-POLITICAL AGITATION-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 170 PHADNIS, Aditi Gush of Gurung. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) Expresses views on the ideology and characteristics of Chief of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha(GJM) Bimal Gurung. ** Politics and Government-Political Agitation-(India- West Bengal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 171 AKHILESHWARI, R Rosaiah pays for YSR's populism. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(26.5.2010) Gives views on the failure of various social welfare schemes promised by Andhra Pradesh Government during the Government of Y S R Reddy. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Andhra Pradesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 172 PURI, Rajinder Why Kashmir seperatists disappoint! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(31.5.2010) Discusses about the solution of Kashmir problem. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JHARKHAND) 173 KALYANI SHANKAR Headed for President's rule. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Focuses on the current political crisis in Jharkhand. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jharkhand). 174 Small, not beautiful(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(21.5.2010) Emphasises the need for a stable and honest governance in Jharkhand. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jharkhand). ** - Keywords 32

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR) 175 ABU NASAR SAIED AHMED Movement for democracy in Myanmar. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(21.5.2010) ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(THAILAND) 176 FULLER, Thomas In Bangkok, gunfire outside a reporter's window. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(17.5.2010) Delas with the violent anti-Government protest in Thailand. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Thailand). -POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS 177 BARMAN, Abheek Where the Congress totters. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) Analyses the political condition of Congress party in West Bengal. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. 178 MERCHANT, Minhaz Role for Rahul Gandhi. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(29.5.2010) ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress. -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 179 JADHAV, keshav Rao 'Backwardisation' of Telangana. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.15-20 Deals with the struggle for Telangana State. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- Andhra Pradesh). 180 KANNABIRAN, Kalpana and Others On the Telangana trail. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.69-82 Deals with the struggle for Telangana State. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- ** - Keywords 33

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) Andhra Pradesh). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-ASSAM) 181 RAJIB HANDIQUE National convention and peace process in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(21.5.2010) ULFA: United Liberation Front of Assam. Welcomes United National Convention at Guwahati to facilitate resolution of the political problem arising out of the conflict between ULFA and Indian State. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- Assam). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-NORTH EAST) 182 Crisis in North-East(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Focuses on the ethnic violence in Manipur. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- North East). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 183 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Poised on a razor's edge. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(25.5.2010) Assesses the political condition in Darjeeling in context with recent killing of Madan Tamang. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(India- West Bengal). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA) 184 MOORTHY, N Sathiya Sri Lanka: One year after. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) LTTE: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Appraisal of political developments after end of ethnic war and exit of LTTE in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). ** - Keywords 34

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA) 185 PATRANOBIS, Sutirtho In Lanka, a job half done. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Seeks for reconciliation after the end of civil war in Sri Lanka. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Sri Lanka). PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CIVIL SERVICES 186 HOTA, P C Civil servants on the make, 2pts. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(23.5.2010) Discusses the rationality of introducing 'Administrative Aptitude Test' in the preliminary examination for the civil services. ** Public Administration-Civil Services. -CORRUPTION 187 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibdas Creating of CVC in North East: A delayed step. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(25.5.2010) Gives views on formation of an elusive wing of the Central Vigilance Commission(CVC) in North East region to curb corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption. 188 HALARNKAR, Samar Gray train. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) Emphasises the need to fight against corruption. ** Public Administration-Corruption. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(AFGHANISTAN) 189 BHATTACHARYA, Pinaki Af-Pak or Pak-Af: Does it matter. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.7-13 Deals with Afghanistan-Pakistan based terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Afghanistan). ** - Keywords 35

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 190 JOGINDER SINGH Despair in the face of terror. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Suggests the efforts to be made to fight against terrorism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN) 191 IRFAN HUSAIN Jihad spreading across Pak like a virus. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(16.5.2010) Raises concern on the rise in terror activities in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). 192 New face of Jihad(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Expresses concern over kidnapping educated young children for imparting terrorists training in Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). 193 RAMAN, B Terrorists gather in PoK. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Emphasises the need to check infiltration from Pakistan occuied Kashmir. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). 194 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Pakistan's spreading cancer of terrorism. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(23.5.2010) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism- (Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(UNITED STATES) 195 KALIM BAHADUR United States and the anti-terrorist strategies. WORLD FOCUS (NEW DELHI), V.31(No.1), 2010(Jan, 2010): P.3-6 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Terrorism-(United States). ** - Keywords 36

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS 196 D'SOUZA, Shanthie Mariet and ROUTRAY, Bibhu Prasad Naxal war economy: Red kitty and beyond. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Focuses on the sources of income of Naxalites. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders. 197 MEHTA, Ashok K PM must act on Maoist terror. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders. 198 PURI, Rajinder Roots of confusion! STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(19.5.2010) Expresses views on the difference between Naxalism and Jihad. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders. -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 199 AIYAR, Mani Shankar Missing the woods, the trees. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(21.5.2010) Emphasises the need to implement Panchayati Raj laws effectively to contain Maoism. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 200 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria No military solutions for Maoism. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(23.5.2010) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 201 CHATTOPADHYAY, Sanjeev Distillate from massacre country. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(22.5.2010) Highlights the challenges before the Government to distinguish Maoist terror from that of Naxalites. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). ** - Keywords 37

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 202 CHENDY, Anuradha M Keep the safety value intact. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) Emphasises the need to take effective steps to tackle the Maoist violence. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 203 CHOWDHURY, Shankar Roy To defeat Maoists, grasp the ground reality. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 204 DASGUPTA, Swapan Force should be met with force. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(23.5.2010) Deals with Maoists' terror. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 205 DESHPANDE, Vivek Behind the blast. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Deals with Naxal terror. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 206 DUTT, Barkha Call a spade a spade. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) Emphasises the need for India to formulate a strong anti- Naxal plan. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 207 GUPTA, Shekhar New mandate, new limits. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) Deals with the Maoists' terror. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 208 Maoist surge(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(19.5.2010) ** - Keywords 38

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) Contemplates the Government to revise its strategy to tackle Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 209 Maoists on rampage(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 210 MUKERJEE, Shikha Bloodshed in the hills. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Expresses concern over the murder of Gorkha leader Madan Tamang by the Maoists in West Bengal. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 211 Nothing but terrorists(Editorial). INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(29.5.2010) Emphasises the need to tackle Maoists' terror collectively. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 212 RAMAN, B Don't wait for a grand strategy. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Contemplates to wage war against Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 213 RAO, S L Restore the tribals rights. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(28.5.2010) Emphasises the need to protect the right of tribals in the context to curb naxalite problem. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). 214 SUBRAHMANYAM, K Bleeding-heart cynics. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(19.5.2010) Stresses upon the need to deal with Maoist terror collectively. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). ** - Keywords 39

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 215 War against terror(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) Emphasises the need to fight strongly against Maoists. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 216 BHAGAT, Chetan What's gotra got to do with it? TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(22.5.2010) Comments on Khap justice system in rural India. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. 217 CHATTERJEE, Biswadeb Civic bodies in financial distress. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(29.5.2010) Reiterates the financial position of West Bengal's civic bodies on the eve of Municipal Elections in the State. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. 218 JOHN, Mary E Dangerous step backwards. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(28.5.2010) Emphasises the need for Khap Panchayats to legalise caste system. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. -PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA) 219 GUHA, Ramachandra Lost on home ground. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Emphasises the need for the Prime Minister to pay more attention to India's internal crisis. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India). 220 In office, not in power(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(25.5.2010) Comments on the power of the Indian Prime Minister. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India). ** - Keywords 40

-PRIME MINISTER-(INDIA) 221 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Manmohanji, sir.... HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Highlights the challenges before the Prime Minister to run the Government. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India). 222 TAVLEEN SINGH Buck up Prime Minister. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(23.5.2010) Focuses on the challenges before the Prime Minister to solve the major problems of the country. ** Public Administration-Prime Minister-(India). -PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 223 RAJESWAR, T V No rashness on rations. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(27.5.2010) Comments on the system of Public Distribution System. ** Public Administration-Public Distribution System. PUBLIC HEALTH -HOSPITALS 224 RUST, AA (Braam) and De JAGER, JW (Johan) Internal marketing in selected South African public hospitals: A staff satisfaction survey. ASIAN ECONOMIC REVIEW (HYDERABAD), V.51(No.3), 2009(Dec, 2009): P.443-455 ** Public Health-Hospitals. -MEDICAL ETHICS 225 Improve don't abondon, MCI(Editorial). BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) MCI: Medical Council of India. Focuses on the discussion over the promulgation of an ordinance to disolve the Medical Council of India. ** Public Health-Medical Ethics. ** - Keywords 41

-NUTRITION AND MALNUTRITION 226 JOSE, Sunny and NAVANEETHAM, K Social infrastructure and women's undernutrition. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.13), 2010 (27.3.2010): P.83-89 Deals with reasons behind the malnutrition among women in India. ** Public Health-Nutrition and Malnutrition. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 227 BHATTACHARJEE, Subhomoy Sectors apart. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Emphasises the need to promote Foreign Direct Investment in health sector. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). 228 DEBROY, Bibek Health, wealth and wisdom. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) Contemplates to bring reform in the health sector. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). RELIGION -RELIGIOUS FAITH 229 SAZZAD HUSSAIN Deobandi Fatwa. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(30.5.2010) Criticises Darul Uloom Deoband's fatwa on the dresscode of working Muslim women. ** Religion-Religious Faith. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-BUDDHISM 230 BHATTACHARJEE, Jyotsna Relevance of Buddhism. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(27.5.2010) ** Religion-Religious Faith-Buddhism. ** - Keywords 42

RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 231 DOGRA, Bharat For employment as sure as sunrise. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(30.5.2010) UPA: United Progressive Alliance. Applauds the UPA Government's Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. ** Rural Development-Rural Employment. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) 232 BALACHANDRAN, G Nuclear liability bill. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) Gives views on the debate on the Nuclear Liability Bill. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India). 233 DOGRA, Rajiv Rajiv's nuclear plan. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(18.5.2010) ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Policy- (India). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RADIATION 234 BIDWAI, Praful Lessons from Mayapuri. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(20.5.2010) Deals with nuclear radiation from the exposure of Cobalt 60 in Delhi's Mayapuri area. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Radiation -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR REACTOR 235 SABHARWAL, O P Fuelling a revolution. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Commends India's success in producing nuclear grade heavy water to operate indigenous nuclear reactor plant. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Reactor. ** - Keywords 43

-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(CHINA-PAKISTAN) 236 PANT, Harsh V Dragons and paper tigers. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(24.5.2010) Deals with nuclear relations between China and Pakistan. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (China-Pakistan). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-MIDDLE EAST) 237 RAJA MOHAN, C Keeping up with the zones. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(28.5.2010) Focuses on nuclear relations between India and the Middle East. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (India-Middle East). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(IRAN-UNITED STATES) 238 SALMAN HAIDAR Eyes on Tehran. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(27.5.2010) Brings into focus the world wide attempts to break the impasse over Iran's nuclear programme. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Nuclear Relations (Iran-United States). -BRAIN DRAIN 239 SELIVANOVA, Maria Russia reversing the brain drain. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Contemplates the efforts being made by the Russian Government to encourage a 'brain influx'. ** Science and Technology-Brain Drain. SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CASTE SYSTEM 240 RAJPUT, J S Cynical politics of caste. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(20.5.2010) Comments on damage caused by the caste system to the ** - Keywords 44

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CASTE SYSTEM nation's social fabric. ** Social Policy and Planning-Caste System. -CHILD WELFARE 241 GOSWAMI, H K Crime against children. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(18.5.2010) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare. -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 242 FATIMA TOHSIN SAHIDULLAH Juvenile delinquency: A menace in society. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(26.5.2010) ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Psychology. -HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 243 GIRISH, V Making schools open their doors for disabled. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(25.5.2010) Throws light on the problems and need of physically challenged community in context with educational development. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. 244 SUBRAMANI, L Disabled community watches over panel to replace PWD Act. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(18.5.2010) Welcomes the announcement of the Government to replace Persons with Disability(Equal Opportunity Free Participation and Protection of Right) Act 1995 with new one. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. -REHABILITATION POLICY 245 DESAI, Meghnad Raging battle. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(17.5.2010) Focuses on the urgency of getting approved the two Bills- viz The Land Acquisition(Amendment) Bill and The Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy Bill. ** Social Policy and Planning-Rehabilitation Policy. ** - Keywords 45

-SOCIAL PROBLEMS-BEGGARY 246 MASSEY, Deeptima and Others Begging in rural India and Bangladesh. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.64-71 ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Beggary. -SOCIAL REFORMS 247 KISHWAR, Madhu Purnima Question of balance. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(18.5.2010) Emphasises the need for social change and reforms to make balance between traditional and modern values. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Reforms. -WOMEN 248 GUPTA, Kanchan For women, eyes must be covered. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(16.5.2010) Criticises some Muslim Organisations for issuing unlawful 'Fatwas' against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-LEGAL STATUS 249 BOSE, Prasenjit Women's reservation in Legislatures: A defence. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.10-12 Comments on 'Women's Reservation Bill'. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status. 250 TELTUMBDE, Anand One more reservation. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.45(No.14), 2010 (3.4.2010): P.13-16 Deals with women's reservation in Parliament and Legislative Bodies. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Legal Status. ** - Keywords 46

-WOMEN-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 251 JOSHI, Ila Combating violence through non-violence, P.23-42, in. JOSHI, ILA(ED): WOMEN NETWORKING- ITS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS, 2010 Women Press, Delhi. Gives suggestions for prevention of violence against women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. 252 NATARAJAN, Jayanthi In pursuit of honour. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(24.5.2010) Discusses that modern India has no place for gender chauvinism and 'honour killings'. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. 253 YADAV, Surendra and SONI, Neeru New trend for protection of women against domestic violence in India. VIDHI BHARATI, V.15(No.39), 2009(Apr-Jun, 2009): P.248-253 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Violence Against Women. -WOMEN-WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT 254 JOSHI, Uma Empowering through e-networking, P.147-156, in. JOSHI, ILA(ED): WOMEN NETWORKING- ITS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS, 2010 Women Press, Delhi. Focuses on Information Communication Technologies(ICTs) working for women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development 255 KHETERPAL, Suneet Women communities in Cyberspace, P.157-181, in. JOSHI, ILA(ED): WOMEN NETWORKING- ITS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS, 2010 Women Press, Delhi. Deals with sharing of information by women on internet at global level. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development ** - Keywords 47

-WOMEN-WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT 256 MISRA, Radha Virtual friendship bands: Young women and the internet in India, P.199-211, in. JOSHI, ILA(ED): WOMEN NETWORKING- ITS APPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS, 2010 Women Press, Delhi. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women and Development SPORTS -CRICKET 257 GUPTA, Shekhar First slip, then cover-up. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2010(22.5.2010) Deals with the conduct of the Indian Premier League. ** Sports-Cricket. -OLYMPIC GAMES 258 MAJUMDAR, Boria Games are serious business. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(26.5.2010) Contemplates the importance of the Government's intervention to protect the Indian Olympic Corporation from public scrutiny. ** Sports-Olympic Games. TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION 259 BARU, Sanjaya Uncivil aviation. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Reveals that merger and mismanagement are responsible for the poor condition of Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. 260 BHARGAVA, Jitender Grounding our fears. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(24.5.2010) Emphasises the need for the Government to make public the Mangalore air crash report to restore the confidence. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. ** - Keywords 48

TRANSPORTATION -AIR TRANSPORT-CIVIL AVIATION 261 JAYAL, Brijesh D Mangalore calling. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2010(25.5.2010) Highlights the problems of civil aviation and Aeronautics in India in the context of crash of Air India plane at Mangalore Air Port. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. 262 KRISHNAN, R Some plane truths. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(31.5.2010) Highlights the reasons behind crisis in Air india. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. 263 Needless tragedy(Editorial). TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2010(25.5.2010) Highlights the lacunae in Aviation Sector in the light of Mangalore air crash. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. 264 SANGHVI, Vir Our politicians and their little play things. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(30.5.2010) Focuses on the social obligations of politicians in privatisation of Air India. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. 265 Tragedy in Mangalore(Editorial). PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2010(24.5.2010) Emphasises the need to review flight safety norms in the light of tragedy in Mangalore. ** Transportation-Air Transport-Civil Aviation. -TRANSPORT POLICY-(INDIA-KERALA) 266 GOPAKUMAR, R Politicians put Kerala on road to disaster. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(20.5.2010) Raises concern over the poor transport system and road safety measures in Kerala. ** Transportation-Transport Policy-(India-Kerala). ** - Keywords 49

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-IMF 267 SUBRAMANIAN, Arvind Asia, Europe and the Fund. BUSINESS STANDARD (NEW DELHI), 2010(26.5.2010) IMF: International Monetary Fund. Suggests Asian countries to take a lead in reforming the International Monetary Fund in the backdrop of the current economic scenario. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-IMF. -UN AGENCIES-UNHRC 268 CHONGKITTAVORN, Kavi Saving grace for Thailand. STATESMAN (KOLKATA), 2010(20.5.2010) UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council. Deals with Thailand's election to the United Nations Human Rights Council. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC. 269 SENGUPTA, Arjun Matter of rights. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(17.5.2010) UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council. Expresses views on the significance of Right to Development declaration by the United Nations Human Rights Council. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC. 270 SENGUPTA, Arjun Right measures. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2010(31.5.2010) Gives views on the United Nations Human Rights Council proposals for implementing the Right to Development in context of India. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNHRC. -UN PEACE KEEPING FORCE 271 JANSEN, Michael Indian-UN peacekeepers in Lebanon keep crisis at bay. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2010(26.5.2010) ** - Keywords 50

-UN PEACE KEEPING FORCE Throws light on the achievements of Indian peacekeeping force in Lebanon. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Peace Keeping Force. URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING 272 GANDHI, Gopal Krishna Dying a slow death. HINDUSTAN TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2010(22.5.2010) Emphasises the need to take effective measures to remove garbage from cities. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning. -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-DRAINAGE 273 DEKA, R K Drainage system of Guwahati city. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2010(22.5.2010) Raises concern on the poor drainage system in Guwahati. ** Urban Development-City and Town Planning-Drainage. ** - Keywords 51