Parliamentary Documentation Vol. XXXVIII 16-30 June 2012 ...

Parliamentary Documentation

Vol. XXXVIII 16-30 June 2012 No.12

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-CUMIN 1 THAMARAIKANNAN, M and SENGOTTUVEL, C Cumin: Can India maintain a monopoly ? FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.11-14 Focuses on the growing demand of Indian cumin in the world. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Cumin. -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-TEA 2 SELVAKUMAR, M and JEYASELVAM, M Tea industry: A tonic for the Indian economy. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.11-17 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Commodities-Tea. -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 3 RAMESH CHAND and PARAPPURATHU, Shinoj Temporal and spatial variations in agricultural growth and its determinants. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.26), 2012 (30.6.2012): P.55-64 Analyses the trends in agricultural productivity at the National and State levels in different periods starting from the late 1960s onwards. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. 4 ZIA HAQ and CHOUDHURY, Gaurav Rain deficit : Jobs, farming,economy under a cloud. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(28.6.2012) Looks at the impact of monsoon on agricultural growth in India. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 5 JODHKA, Surinder S Agrarian changes in the times of (Neo-Liberal) 'crisis': Revisiting attached labour in Haryana. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.26), 2012 (30.6.2012): P.5-13 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. ** - Keywords 1

-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 6 PRASAD, Dashrath and ASHA RAM Hydroponics: A boon for increased agricultural production in climate change era. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.38-49 Discusses about the technology of soil-less culture for growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions. ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research. -AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH-ORGANIC FARMING 7 SINGH, Y V and DABAS, J P S Harmonize organic farming and food security. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.29-34 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Research-Organic Farming. -AGRICULTURAL TRADE-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 8 YADAV, Hema Agriculture marketing in North East. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.6.2012) ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade-(India-North East Region). -AGRICULTURAL TRADE-(INDIA-UTTAR PRADESH) 9 PANDEY, Lalmani Effects of price increase and wage rise on resource diversification in agriculture: The case of Uttar Pradesh ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.26), 2012(30.6.2012): P.100-105 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Trade-(India-Uttar Pradesh). -ANIMAL HUSBANDRY 10 BIRTHAL, Pratap S and NEGI, Digvijay S Livestock for higher, sustainable and inclusive agricultural growth. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.26), 2012 (30.6.2012): P.89-99 ** Agriculture-Animal Husbandry. -ANIMAL HUSBANDRY-DOMESTIC ANIMALS 11 VARMUDY, Vigneshwara Animal feed and fodder plagued by chronic shortage. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.15-18 ** Agriculture-Animal Husbandry-Domestic Animals. ** - Keywords 2

-CROPS-MEDICINAL PLANTS 12 NAVANEETHAKRISHNAN, K and NATTAR, S Drumstick: Tree of life. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.21-24 Reiterates the nutritional and medicinal value of drumstick tree. ** Agriculture-Crops-Medicinal Plants. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-DEFORESTATION 13 DAS, Manmohan Vanishing forests of Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(28.6.2012) ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Deforestation. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-FOREST MANAGEMENT AND POLICY-(INDIA) 14 BAHUGUNA, V K Give tribals the right to forests. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Gives opinion on the land rights given to tribals under The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management and Policy-(India). 15 GOPALAKRISHNAN, Shankar Missing the forest for the trees. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Highlights the problems related to the implementation of The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Forest Management and Policy-(India). -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE 16 BARTHAKUR, Ranjit Biodiversity and social security in mining areas. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.6.2012) Emphasises the need to compensate the loss caused to biodiversity due to wrong mining strategy in forest areas of India. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life; Mining. ** - Keywords 3

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILDLIFE 17 BINDRA , Prerna Our future lies in saving forests. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.6.2012) Emphasises on the wildlife conservation. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wildlife. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-(INDIA) 18 AIYAR, Swaminathan S Anklesaria Lease land, don't acquire it. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.6.2012) Gives suggestions on Governnent's land acquisition policy ** Agriculture-Land and Land Reforms-Land Acquisition- (India). -WASTE AND WASTE RECLAMATION 19 MOHARANA, Pravash Chandra Rural solid waste management: Issues and action. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.30-34 ** Agriculture-Waste and Waste Reclamation; Rural Development. BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN 20 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Man to remember. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(15.6.2012) Pays tribule to Jayaprakash Narayan. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 21 BHAN, Swati Narendra Modi faces his biggest test. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.6.2012) Assesses the challenges ahead for Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi in the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Gujarat. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. ** - Keywords 4

-POLITICAL LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 22 JAFFRELOT, Christophe Resistible rise of Modi. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Assesses the challenges ahead for Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi in the wake of upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in Gujarat. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 23 SUBRAHMANIAM, Vidya Counting wrongly to 2014. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.6.2012) Holds an opinion that Narendra Modi's role in the 2002 Gujarat riots make his Prime Ministerial ambitions unrealistic. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MODI, Narendra. -POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, PRANAB 24 SHUKLA, Rajeev Man who created himself. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(28.6.2012) Throws light on the political career of Indian National Congress leader, Pranab Mukherjee. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab. -POLITICAL LEADERS-RAO, P V NARSIMHA 25 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Forgotten revolutionary. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(28.6.2012) Recollects the contribution made by P V Narasimha Rao, former Prime Minister in Indian politics and economic reforms. ** Biographies-Political Leaders-RAO, P V Narsimha. -PROMINENT PERSONS-CHATTERJEE, BANKIM CHANDRA 26 DEY, Sucharita Remembering Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(27.6.2012) Pays tribute to the great litterateur of pre-Independence India, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-CHATTERJEE, Bankim Chandra. ** - Keywords 5

-PROMINENT PERSONS-KHANNA, RAJESH 27 DESAI, Meghnad Kaka's India. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.6.2012) Pays tribute to film actor Rajesh Khanna. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-KHANNA, Rajesh; Films. -PROMINENT PERSONS-PANDEY, HARANANDAN 28 LAHIRI, Nayanjot Buried over time. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Recollects the contribution made by archaeologist Haranandan Pandey. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-PANDEY, Haranandan. COMMERCE -INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER MOVEMENT 29 RAMESH PANDI, G and SELVAKUMAR, M Green consumers: The kingpins of business. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.35-36 Discusses the need to promote green consumerism in India for the sake of environment. ** Commerce-Internal Trade-Consumer Movement; Environment Protection. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET 30 GHOSH, Sugata Living with rating actions. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Gives a critical view on credit rating agencies and their functioning. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market. 31 SRINIVASAN, P R Immorality of insider trading. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Deals with the scams in stock market and suggests measures to curb it. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market. ** - Keywords 6

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET 32 SURENDRA KUMAR Rajat Gupta:an icon who become a victim of his greed. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.6.2012) Comments on the indictment of Rajat Gupta for insider trading in the United States. ** Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market. -CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 33 ROY NASH, Dean Changing face of CSR. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.42-43 Discusses over the issue pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility and its evolution. ** Company Affairs and Management-Corporate Social Responsibility. CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 34 BHATTI, Bharat and Others Experiments with Aadhaar. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.6.2012) Observes that technical glitches in the Unique Identification method make it unreliable in disbursing wages under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. ** Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship. CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -CULTURAL HERITAGE-(INDIA-ASSAM) 35 PATNAIK, Kamal Ch Assam's united heritage. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.6.2012) Emphasises the need to preserve colourful heritage of Assam. ** Culture and Civilization-Cultural Heritage-(India-Assam). ** - Keywords 7

DEFENCE -DEFENCE POLICY-(INDIA) 36 PATTABHIRAMAN, S Siachen deep freeze. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(19.6.2012) Expresses views on the debate on demilitarisation of Siachen Glacier. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(India). -DEFENCE POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 37 JAIN, Sandhya Bitting by the war bug. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Criticises the United States military intervention in Iraq and Libya. ** Defence-Defence Policy-(United States). -DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 38 SEEMA SIROHI US-India: Alignment and autonomy. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(18.6.2012) Focuses on the strategic relations between India and the United States. ** Defence-Defence Relations-(India-United States). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(EUROPE) 39 PANT, Harsh V Lessons for India. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.6.2012) Deals with the efforts to revive Europe's economy. ** Economic Growth-(Europe). -(INDIA) 40 CHANCHAL KUMAR Rise of India and China: Global power shift to Asia. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.42-46 ** Economic Growth-(India). 41 MAHAJAN, Ashwani Economy in doldrums. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.6.2012) Expresses concern on India's poor economy. ** Economic Growth-(India). ** - Keywords 8

-(INDIA) 42 RAO, S L Hard times must go. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(25.6.2012) Observes that India needs a drastic economic reforms. ** Economic Growth-(India). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(EUROPE) 43 ANDERSON, Bruce Euro no longer has a picture, dismantle it. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.6.2012) Suggests to dismantle Euro currency in the wake of economic crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe). 44 GRIFFIN, Keeneth and KASHYAP, Anil To save the euro, Just leave it. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.6.2012) Gives suggestion to curb European economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe). 45 SANCHEZ, Oscar Arias Why austerity is not the answer. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.6.2012) Raises questions on the relevance of social welfare programmes launched in European countries which are suffering from economic crisis. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Europe). -ECONOMIC CRISIS-(GREECE) 46 TORNELL, Aaron Europe needs a federal reserve. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.6.2012) Gives suggestion to curb the financial crisis in Europe. ** Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(Greece). ** - Keywords 9

-ECONOMIC POLICY-(INDIA) 47 BASU, Kaushik Let's not overreact. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(16.6.2012) Contemplates to bring reforms in economic system so as to get the target rate of Gross-Domestic Product growth. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 48 BHARDWAJ, Brij Can India turn corner again on economic front. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.12), 2012 (16.6.2012): P.23 Focuses on the challenges before the Government to revive the present economic condition. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 49 CHANAKYA Reforming the reforms. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(24.6.2012) Suggests the measures to be taken by the Government to bring economic reforms in India. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 50 MUNDLE, Sudipto Politics in command. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(19.6.2012) Analyses the factors of fading Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 51 SUBRAMANIAN, Arvind Not all capital inflows are welcome. BUSINESS STANDERD (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.6.2012) Holds an opinion that the new policy on capital inflows is dangerous and dreadful for Indian economy. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). 52 YECHURY, Sitaram House is not in order. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(26.6.2012) Suggests the Government to use its funds to shore up the domestic economy instead of pledging its resources to help the eurozone. ** Economic Growth-Economic Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 10

-INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY 53 DA SILVA, Jose Graziano Tackling hunger should be priority. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.6.2012) ** Economic Growth-Income and Wealth-Poverty. -INFRASTRUCTURE-(INDIA) 54 BRAHMA, H S Road out of scarcity. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.6.2012) Raises concern over the poor infrastructure condition in the wake of recent power crisis in Northeast region of India. ** Economic Growth-Infrastructure-(India). -PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS-(TWELFTH PLAN) 55 SHARMA, Arpita Approaches towards Twelfth Five Year Plan: Need for focused attention. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.29-32 Emphasises the need to focus more attention on the problems of rural poor in the Twelfth Five Year Plan, 2012-13. ** Economic Growth-Planning Commission-Five Year Plans- (Twelfth Plan); Rural Economy; Poverty. -SUBSIDIES 56 RAO, S L Price of inaction. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.6.2012) Raises concern over the wastage of money due to mismanagement of fertilizer and food subsidies. ** Economic Growth-Subsidies. EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) 57 MOHAPATRA, Pradipta K Yes Minister ! you've got is right. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(26.6.2012) Appreciates Union Minister of Human Resoure Development, Kapil Sibal for upholding the importance of class twelfth ** - Keywords 11

EDUCATION -EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA) marks for admissions in engineering colleges. ** Education-Education Policy-(India). -EDUCATION SYSTEM 58 BHATTACHARJEE, Jyotsna Whither education? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.6.2012) Expresses concern over declining standard of education. ** Education-Education System. -EDUCATION SYSTEM-EXAMINATION 59 GOVINDA, R Reimagine the exam. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.6.2012) Expresses views on the proposal of the Central Board of Secondary Education to change the format of the final board examinations. ** Education-Education System-Examination. -EDUCATIONAL REFORMS-(INDIA) 60 JAIN, Sahil Why IIT-Jee should not be scrapped. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(17.6.2012) Gives views on the new entrance examination pattern for admission to engineering colleges in India. ** Education-Educational Reforms-(India); Technical Education. -GIRL EDUCATION 61 MUKHERJEE, Uddalak Beast has a new face. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(28.6.2012) Raises concern over the discrimination against girl students in underdeveloped districts of West Bengal. ** Education-Girl Education. ** - Keywords 12

-MORAL EDUCATION 62 BHUYAN, Satyajit Value education and peaceful living. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.6.2012) Emphasises the need to impart moral education to younger generation to make a better world of future. ** Education-Moral Education. -TECHNICAL EDUCATION 63 CHAKRABARTY, Dipak Kumar IIT entrance system. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.6.2012) ** Education-Technical Education. 64 PRAKASH KUMAR One nation, one test. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(17.6.2012) Comments on the debate on common entrance test into all centrally funded engineering colleges including Indian Institute of Technology. ** Education-Technical Education. 65 TREVELYAN, James Enigma of Indian engineering. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.6.2012) Demands to refom the engineering education system of India. ** Education-Technical Education. -VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE 66 NARAYAN LAKSHMAN Away from the limelight, a quiet cooperation. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.6.2012) Throws light on India's talks with the United States regarding adaptation of community college model for vocational training. ** Education-Vocational Guidance. ELECTIONS -(GREECE) 67 KONSTANDARAS, Nikos Greece votes to decide its future. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(16.6.2012) Assesses the impact of economic crisis in Greece on its coming National Elections. ** Elections-(Greece). ** - Keywords 13

-BY ELECTIONS-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 68 SEEMA CHISHTI Battleground Andhra. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.6.2012) Examines the impact of the victory of Y S R Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh's By elections on national and regional politics. ** Elections-By Elections-(India-Andhra Pradesh). -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 69 CHOWDHURY, Neerja Split wide open. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(26.6.2012) Deals with the candidature for Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 70 HALARNKAR, Samar End of empire. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Deals with the battle for the Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 71 HAZARIKA, Sanjoy Beyond the Purno-Pranab contest. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(27.6.2012) Focuses on the similarities between Pranab Mukherjee, the United Progressive Alliances candidate and Purno Sangma the opposition candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 72 KESARI, Venkatesh and MUKESH RANJAN Raisina realignment. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(17.6.2012) Expresses views on upcoming Presidential elections in India. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). ** - Keywords 14

-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-(INDIA) 73 NEHRU,Arun Biting the ballot. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(27.6.2012) Expresses views on Presidential elections campaign. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). 74 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Political President. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.6.2012) Expresses views on Pranab Mukherjee's candidature for Presidential elections. ** Elections-Presidential Elections-(India). ENERGY -ELECTRICITY 75 AGRAWAL, Mayank and MALICK, Gargi RGGVY: Turning the wheel of rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.36-37 RGGVY: Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidutikaran Yojana. Focuses on the Government's initiative to electrify all the villages and habitations under the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidutikaran Yojana launched in April 2005. ** Energy-Electricity; Rural Electrification. -ENERGY RESOURCES-BIOFUEL 76 VENKATARAMAN, N S Algae biofuel could offer solution to India's energy crisis. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(30.6.2012) ** Energy-Energy Resources-Biofuel. -NON CONVENTIONAL POWER RESOURCES 77 JOTHIMANI, S and PARAMASIVAN, M Electricity from fruits and vegetables. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.42-44 ** Energy-Non Conventional Power Resources. ** - Keywords 15

ENVIRONMENT 78 MAULICK, Barna Environment and economic development: A correlation. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.6-11 ** Environment; Economic Growth. 79 SHARMA, Subhash Development and its environmental implications. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(May, 2012): P.30-32 ** Environment. -ENVIRONMENT POLICY-(INDIA) 80 AMSAVENI, R and GOMATHI, S Carbon credit an environment mantra. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.45-48 ** Environment-Environment Policy-(India). -GLOBAL WARMING 81 GADGIL, Madhav Making these slopes less slippery. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(29.6.2012) Suggests measures to conserve Western Ghats in Mumbai. ** Environment-Global warming. 82 GAUTAM, Harender Raj and SHARMA, H L Environmental degradation, climate change and effect on agriculture. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.3-5 ** Environment-Global Warming. 83 MUKHERJEE, Dhurjati Agriculture and climate change. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.18-21 ** Environment-Global Warming. 84 PANIGRAHI, Srikanta K Durban Conference: The road ahead and lessons for India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(May, 2012): P.34-36 Deals with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at Durban. ** Environment-Global Warming. 85 ROSENTHAL, Elisabeth and LEHREN, Andrew W Air conditioners are worsening climate change. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.6.2012) ** Environment-Global Warming. ** - Keywords 16

-GLOBAL WARMING 86 SANTOSH KUMAR Environment development and disaster. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(May, 2012): P.13-17 Suggests the measures to be taken to meet the challenges of sustainable development. ** Environment-Global Warming. 87 SENGAR, R S and CHAUDHURY, Reshu Environmental protection: Important tips for the development of agroforestry. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.22-23; 26-29 ** Environment-Global Warming. 88 T P SINGH Wheat production in India under changing scenario of global warming. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.15-17 ** Environment-Global Warming. -NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS 89 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Bane of floods. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.6.2012) Expresses concern over inadequate measures taken by the Government to combat floods in Assam. ** Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods. -POLLUTION-POLLUTION CONSERVATION 90 NAVANEETHA GOPALAKRISHNAN, A and SELVAM, R Pannir Environmental management by pollution prevention. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(May, 2012): P.44-47 ** Environment-Pollution-Pollution Conservation. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING 91 RAMACHANDRAN, B Indian banking: Visualising the next age. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.38-41 ** Finance-Banks and Banking. 92 RAMACHANDRAN, B Shadow banking system: An overview. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.33-36 ** - Keywords 17

FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING Discusses the significance of Shadow Banks in the market based financial system in the United States. ** Finance-Banks and Banking. 93 REVATHI, K Basel III: Toning up banks' strength. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.37-38 Focuses on the impact of Basel III accord, a global regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy, on strengthening the global financial system in general and particularly in India. ** Finance-Banks and Banking. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK CREDIT 94 RAMACHENTRAYAR, P and LAKSHMANACHENTRAYAR, P Credit risk management in banks. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.25-26 ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Credit. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE-(INDIA) 95 PATNAIK, Ila Cut can hurt. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Comments on the Reserve Bank of India's decision on changing in the interest rates. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank Rate-(India). -BANKS AND BANKING-CENTRAL BANK-(INDIA) 96 JHA, Prem Shankar RBI's toxic obsession with inflation hurting. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.6.2012) RBI: Reserve Bank of India. Criticises the monetary policy of Reserve Bank of India in the wake of rising inflation. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Central Bank-(India); Inflation. ** - Keywords 18

-BANKS AND BANKING-MICROFINANCE 97 MAULICK, Barna Financial inclusion in Bihar: A step towards development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.35-40 ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Microfinance. -BLACK MONEY 98 JOSHI, Yashwardhan White paper on black money has many holes. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.12), 2012 (16.6.2012): P.29 ** Finance-Black Money. -BUDGET-(INDIA) 99 JAWED AKHTAR, S M and ABDUL AZEEZ, N P Budgetary allocation and its utilization MGNREGS: A view point. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.19-22 MGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Rural Employment. 100 MUKHERJEE, Dhurjati Second Green Revolution: Eastern states to lead the way. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.23; 26-28 Discusses about the fund allocation for Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in the current Union Budget, 2012-13 keeping in view of agricultural condition in Eastern States. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Agriculture. 101 SHAHIN RAZI Budget and rural development. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.17-18 ** Finance-Budget-(India); Rural Development. 102 SHIVAY, Yashbir Singh and RAHAL, Anshu Critical review of the Union Budget 2012-13. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.9-16 Provides a critical review of the provisions made for Agriculture Sector in the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Agriculture. ** - Keywords 19

-BUDGET-(INDIA) 103 SRINIVASAN, G Rural focus of Budget 2012-13. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.3-5 Welcomes the provisions made for Agriculture Sector and rural development in the Union Budget 2012-13. ** Finance-Budget-(India); Rural Development; Agriculture 104 TRIPATHY, K K Union Budget 2012-13: A quick review from rural livelihood perspective. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.6), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.6-8 ** Finance-Budget-(India); Rural Employment. -CURRENCY AND COINAGE-DEVALUATION-RUPEE 105 JOSHI, Yashwardhan Falling value of Rupee. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.12), 2012 (16.6.2012): P.19 ** Finance-Currency and Coinage-Devaluation-Rupee. -FOREIGN INVESTMENTS-FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 106 HOODA, Deepender Wishlist for reform. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Gives an opinion on Foreign Direct Investment in multi- brand Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector. 107 KHURUD, B S and ABHAND, S B FDI: Why India lags behind. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.27-31 ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment-(India). 108 MALIK, Ashok Deals within deals. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(27.6.2012) Comments on the Government's decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in Retail Sector. ** Finance-Foreign Investments-Foreign Direct Investment- (India); Retail Sector; Economc Policy-(India). ** - Keywords 20

FOOD -FOOD SECURITY 109 BABY, K Food security and public distribution system: Issues and concerns. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.20-23 Analyses the importance of Public Distribution System to ensure food security to all and also points out some flaws in the food security system. ** Food-Food Security. 110 GAUTAM, Harender Raj and ROHITASHW KUMAR, E Right to food. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.17-19 ** Food-Food Security. 111 HAZRA, Anupam Food securit y in rural India: Povert y in the land of plenty. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.7-10 Discusses about several initiatives being taken by the Government to eliminate the problem of acute food scarcity and hunger prevalent in rural india with particular reference to the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security; Hunger. 112 MODI, Anita Challenges to provide food for all. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.26-28 ** Food-Food Security. 113 RAJAMANI, R C Imponderables of the Food Security Bill. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.3-6 ** Food-Food Security. 114 SHAHIN RAZI Food - for - all. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.5), 2012(Mar, 2012): P.11-16 Discusses the drawbacks in the National Food Security Bill, 2011. ** Food-Food Security. ** - Keywords 21

-FOOD SUBSIDY 115 SHARMA, Devinder Will food coupons work ? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.6.2012) Raises concern over the loopholes in the proposed food coupons scheme in India. ** Food-Food Subsidy. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -INDUSTRIES-ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY 116 SATYA SUNDARAM, I Aluminium: On a roller-coaster ride. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.8-10 Discusses the challenges ahead of Aluminium industry in India. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Aluminium Industry. -MANUFACTURING 117 AMITABH KANT Heart of the matter. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(29.6.2012) Emphasises the need to promote labour- intensive manufacturing sector for inclusive economic growth. ** Industrial Development-Manufacturing. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(CHINA-NEPAL) 118 APARNA 'Nepal' in China's foreign policy. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.76-81 ** International Relations-(China-Nepal). 119 GUPTA, Sanju Nepal's quest for energy security: Prospects for India- Nepal power sharing. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.14-21 ** International Relations-(China-Nepal); Energy Policy- (Nepal). 120 TESHU SINGH Deepening Sino-Nepal relations: Should India worry ? WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.56-60 ** International Relations-(China-Nepal). ** - Keywords 22

-(INDIA-AFGHANISTAN) 121 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K Taliban calling. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(21.6.2012) Expresses views on Taliban's positive statement on India's Afghan policy. ** International Relations-(India-Afghanistan). -(INDIA-ASEAN) 122 PRAMOD KUMAR India and ASEAN re-linking for eco-political gains. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.28-32 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). 123 SEN MAZUMDAR, Sayantani North-East in Indo-ASEAN developing dynamics. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.3-9 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). 124 VEENA RAVIKUMAR India-ASEAN relations: From milestones to integration. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.15-18 ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. ** International Relations-(India-ASEAN). -(INDIA-AUSTRALIA) 125 CHAKRABORTY, Mohor India and Australia in the Asia Pacific: Evolving strategic and economic geniality. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.61-66 ** International Relations-(India-Australia). -(INDIA-BANGLADESH) 126 SRINIVASAN, Krishnan Post partition contest. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Expresses views on India-Bangladesh relations. ** International Relations-(India-Bangladesh). -(INDIA-CHINA) 127 DIBYESH ANAND India's Tibet problem. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) ** - Keywords 23

-(INDIA-CHINA) Holds an opinion over self-immolations bid by Tibetans in India as a protest against China's policies. ** International Relations-(India-China). -(INDIA-JAPAN) 128 PANDA, Rajaram India and Japan: Fruits of Genba's India visit and beyond WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.10-14 ** International Relations-(India-Japan). -(INDIA-MYANMAR) 129 JHA, Nalini Kant and JHA, Gaurav Kumar India-Myanmar relations: Balancing morality, military and market. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.54-60 ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). 130 PANDA, Rajaram PM's visit to Myanmar: Expanding India's Look East policy WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.47-53 ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). 131 SALMAN HAIDAR Pantheon of greats. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Gives opinion on the future of India-Myanmar relations. ** International Relations-(India-Myanmar). -(INDIA-NEPAL) 132 BAJPAI, Arunoday Complicated contours of Indo-Nepal relations. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.10-14 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). 133 BHATTARAI, Madan Kumar Nepal's foreign policy and internal dynamics of Nepal- India relations: A practitioner's perspective. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.24-48 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). 134 MOHAPATRA, Anil Kumar Indo-Nepal ties: From 'contention' to 'course-correction' WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.15-23 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). ** - Keywords 24

-(INDIA-NEPAL) 135 PRAMOD KUMAR India-Nepal eco-political relations: Retrospect and prospects. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.49-54 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). 136 RAJESH KUMAR Major powers and India-Nepal relations. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.61-68 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). 137 SATISH KUMAR India-Nepal relations: New dynamics and challenges. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.4), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.55-60 ** International Relations-(India-Nepal). -(INDIA-SAUDI ARAB) 138 SINGH, K C Saudi message. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(29.6.2012) Holds an opinion that the deportation of Abu Jundal from Saudi Arab to India is a message to Pakistan to get a grip on its Jihadi networks. ** International Relations-(India-Saudi Arab). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 139 NAYAR, K P Back in control. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(20.6.2012) Holds an opinion over strategic relations between India and the United States. ** International Relations-(India-United States). -(IRAQ-UNITED STATES) 140 ARANGO, Tim and ADNAN, Duraid US legacy in Iraq: More violent and divided than ever before. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(23.6.2012) Criticises the foreign policy of the United States on Iraq. ** International Relations-(Iraq-United States). ** - Keywords 25

-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 141 RAIMEDHI, Sidhartha Effectiveness of deterrence. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(20.6.2012) Analyses the United States foreign policy towards neighbouring countries. ** International Relations-Foreign Policy-(United States) -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 142 CHAKRAVARTY, Ipsita Writ in water. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Discusses to resolve Sir Creek border dispute issue between India and Pakistan in Delhi. ** International Relations-International Boundaries- (India-Pakistan). -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-ASEAN 143 GOGOI, Pankaj Luchan India's engagement with ASEAN. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(18.6.2012) ASEAN: Association of South East Asian Nations. Emphasises the need for India and Association of South East Asian Nations to work together so as to ensure stronger regional integration. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- ASEAN. -REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-BCIM FORUM 144 THAKUR, Ambuj China banking on BCIM Forum. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.6.2012) BCIM: Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar. Focuses on the role of China in making Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar Forum, a successful model for sub- regional cooperation. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- BCIM Forum. ** - Keywords 26

-REGIONAL ALLIANCES AND PACTS-G20 145 CHANAKYA It's the politics, stupid. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(17.6.2012) Focuses on the economic agenda to be discussed at the Seventh G20 Summit at Los Cabos in Mexico. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20. 146 SARAN, Shyam G-20: Struggling to remain relevant. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.6.2012) Comments on Seventh G-20 Summit at Los Cabos, Mexico. ** International Relations-Regional Alliances and Pacts- G20. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR-FEMALE LABOUR 147 MATHEW, Shalina Susan Distress-driven employment and feminisation of work in Kasargod district, Kerala. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.47(No.26), 2012 (30.6.2012): P.65-73 Examines the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of female employment in Kasargod district of Kerala. ** Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour-Female Labour. LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDICIARY-(PAKISTAN) 148 ALMEIDA, Cyril Understanding a memorandum. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.6.2012) Gives an opinion on Pakistan's Supreme Court judgement on 'Memogate' scandal. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(Pakistan). 149 NAYAR, Kuldip Gilani: Sati or suicide. JANATA (MUMBAI), V.67(No.22), 2012(24.6.2012): P.1-2; 5 Applauds an independence of judiciary in Pakistan in view of fallout of the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 27

LAW AND JUSTICE -JUDICIARY-(PAKISTAN) 150 SUHASINI HAIDAR Judgement in Islamabad. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Expresses views on the Supreme Court's order to disqualify Yusuf Raza Gilani as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. ** Law and Justice-Judiciary-(Pakistan). MASS MEDIA 151 KARTHIK KUMAR How traditional media can make money off the internet. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.8), 2012(May, 2012): P.32-34 ** Mass Media. -RADIO AND TELEVISION 152 MANISH KUMAR Community radio takes tentative steps amid serious hurdles. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(25.6.2012) Examines the reasons behind the poor performance of community radio in India. ** Mass Media-Radio and Television. PETROLEUM -OIL 153 PRADHAN, Sanjay Kumar Spartly dispute: Looking through oil and gas:India's energy approaches. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.6), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.76-81 ** Petroleum-Oil. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -CASTE POLITICS-(INDIA) 154 BADRI NARAYAN On the margins of the margin. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.6.2012) Comments on the Dalit politics in India. ** Politics and Government-Caste Politics-(India); Scheduled Castes. ** - Keywords 28

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS 155 SEN, Sandip Save the whistleblowers. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(20.6.2012) ** Politics and Government-Civil and Political Rights. -COALITION GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 156 KALYANI SHANKAR Stop gazing into the crystal ball. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(29.6.2012) Suggests National Democratic Alliance to act together and strengthen the alliance in wake of Lok Sabha elections in 2014. ** Politics and Government-Coalition Government-(India). -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 157 MANDER, Harsh More caring touch. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(25.6.2012) Emphasises the need for the Government to fulfill its promises made during Lok Sabha elections of 2009. ** Politics and Government-Functions of Government- (India); Election Manifesto. -FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 158 DUTTA, Arup Kumar Consequences of distance. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(16.6.2012) Expresses concern over the plight of the people living in North East Region of India. ** Politics and Governm ent-Functions of Governm ent-(India- North East Region). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA-TIBET) 159 RAO, Vepa New winds of Tibetan struggle. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(24.6.2012) Throws light on the aggressive campaigns by the Tibetan youths to free Tibet from China. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(China- Tibet). ** - Keywords 29

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(EGYPT) 160 CHATTERJI, Miniya Future imperfect in Egypt. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.6.2012) Comments on the political uncertainity in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). 161 JANSEN, Michael Will Egypt's new President hold up? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.6.2012) Deals with the challenges ahead for Egypt's newly elected President Mohammed Morsi. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). 162 KAREEM FAHIM Opportunity and risk beckon the new President in Egypt. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.6.2012) Comments on the end of military rule in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). 163 NIHAL SINGH, S For Morsi and Egypt, challenges await. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(26.6.2012) Throws light on challanges ahead for Egypt's newly elected President Mohammed Morsi. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Egypt). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 164 DATTA RAY, Sunanda K Calm above the storm. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(23.6.2012) Assesses the political developments of India in the wake of upcoming Presidential elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). 165 GANDHI, Gopalkrishna Mahatma's choice. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(30.6.2012) Focuses on Gandhi's choice for selection of the President of India. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India); President-(India). ** - Keywords 30

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 166 SEN, Antara Dev Take off the cloak of identity politics. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(23.6.2012) Expresses views on the politics over the upcoming Presidential elections. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 167 PADGAONKAR, Dileep For Kashmir, clarity first. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(25.6.2012) Expresses opinion on the recommendations of interlocutors on a report 'A people of Jammu and Kashmir'. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). 168 VARENYA, Varad J and K interlocution: A futile exercise? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.6.2012) Comments critically on the interlocutors' report 'A People of Jammu and Kashmir'. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India- Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR) 169 NAIDU, G V Reality bites. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(20.6.2012) Throws light on the changing political scenario in Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar). 170 Roy, Barun Spring blooms in Myanmar. BUSINESS STANDERD (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.6.2012) Comments on Myanmar's political development in wake of return of democracy in Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Myanmar). ** - Keywords 31

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 171 BANERJEE, Amrita Nepal's democratic process: Major challenges ahead. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.28-36 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal); Democracy-(Nepal). 172 CHANCHAL KUMAR Political and constitutional transformation in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.44-48 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). 173 GHIMIRE, Yubaraj No constitution, no consensus. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.6.2012) Deals with constitutional breakdown in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). 174 MURTHY, V Sreemannarayana Status of Dalits in the changing political landscape of Nepal. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.3-7 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal); Scheduled Castes. 175 PRAMOD KUMAR Nepal: At a never ending experiment with governance. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.49-55 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). 176 SEN MAZUMDAR, Sayantani Nepal politics: Its dynamic trajectory. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.37-43 ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). 177 THAKUR, Atul K Nepal's politics at a crossroads. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.6.2012) Throws light on political and constitutional criss in Nepal. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 178 JOSHUA, Anita Coup fears return to Pakistan. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(23.6.2012) Expresses views on unrelenting pressure on Pakistan Government from judiciary and opposition parties. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- ** - Keywords 32

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) (Pakistan). 179 SEEMA MUSTAFA Open and shut. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Focuses on the political chaos in Pakistan after the Supreme Court's order to disqualify the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani. ** Politics and Government-Political Development- (Pakistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UNITED KINGDOM) 180 FARRUKH DHONDY Ruling party's rules. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Comments on the business partnership of Sayeeda Warsi, a co-chairperson of the Tory Party. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(United Kingdom). -POLITICAL PARTIES-BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY 181 GURINDER SINGH BJP in turmoil. INDIAN OBSERVER (NEW DELHI), V.62(No.12), 2012 (16.6.2012): P.9-15 ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. 182 NAYAR, Kuldip BJP's tryst with doom. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(29.6.2012) Examines the political condition of Bharatiya Janata Party in the wake of Lok Sabha election 2014. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Bharatiya Janata Party. -POLITICAL PARTIES-COMMUNIST PARTY OF INDIA(MARXIST) 183 SAJITH, N S Kerala CPM is not a party of murderers. PIONEER (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.6.2012) CPM-Communist Party of India(Marxist). ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Communist Party of India(Marxist). ** - Keywords 33

-POLITICAL PARTIES-INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS 184 VARADARAJAN, Siddharth Politics after President Pranab. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.6.2012) Assesses the challenges ahead for Indian National Congress to deal with its allies after Pranab Mukherjee's elevation to President. ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-Indian National Congress. -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(EGYPT) 185 CHAULIA, Sreeram Can't kill the Arab spring. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(21.6.2012) Expresses concern over clashes between military council and Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Egypt). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SYRIA) 186 GHAREKHAN, Chinmay R Power play in Damascus. TELEGRAPH (KOLKATA), 2012(18.6.2012) Deals with the impact of Syria's political condition on world politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Struggles-(Syria). -POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(INDIA) 187 AIYAR, Mani Shankar Dilemma of development and democracy, P.61-83, in. EMMANUEL DOMINIC AND OTHERS(ED): OTHER SIDE: REDEFINING BHARAT, 2012 New Delhi, Vitasta Publishing Private Limited. ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (India). -POLITICAL SYSTEM-DEMOCRACY-(NEPAL) 188 TOURANGBAM, Monish Nepal's experiments with democracy: Assessing India's approach. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.8-13 ** Politics and Government-Political System-Democracy- (Nepal). ** - Keywords 34

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CORRUPTION-(INDIA) 189 VERMA, Sudesh K War on corruption? A grassroots experience, P.199-211, in EMMANUEL DOMINIC AND OTHERS(ED): OTHER SIDE: REDEFINING BHARAT, 2012 New Delhi, Vitasta Publishing Private Limited. ** Public Administration-Corruption-(India). -DISASTER MANAGEMENT 190 MENON, N Vinod Chandra Challenges in disaster management. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.13-16 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 191 MOHAMED MANSOOR, L Disaster risk reduction techniques for effective poverty eradication. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.46-50 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 192 NANDA KUMAR, T Managing disasters in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.5-10 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 193 SANTOSH KUMAR Post disaster impact assessment and funding mechanism. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.18-22 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 194 SELVAM, V Climate change and disaster management in coastal areas. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.51-55 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 195 SHARMA, Vinod K Natural disaster management in India. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.30-36 ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. 196 SREEKESH, S Geospatial techniques and methods. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.37-38 Focuses on the development of telecommunication technology for managing the disasters. ** Public Administration-Disaster Management. -LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES 197 RADHAKRISHNAN, Arvind Time for parliamentary oversight over intelligence agencies. ** - Keywords 35

-LAW AND ORDER-SECURITY AGENCIES DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(22.6.2012) Comments on the Private Members' Bill titled The Intelligence Services(Powers and Regulation) Bill, 2011 introduced in Parliament. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Security Agencies. -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA) 198 BANERJEE, Tapan Kumar Confronting the Maoists. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(28.6.2012) Gives suggestion to curb Naxalite problems in India. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Violences and Disorders-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(INDIA-ASSAM) 199 DWAIPAYAN Maoists' plan and Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(22.6.2012) Expresses concern over the growing anti-Government activities of the Maoists in Assam. ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(India-Assam). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS-(NEPAL) 200 MANDAL, Monika Maoist conflict in Nepal: India's cooperation. WORLD FOCUS (DELHI), V.33(No.5), 2012(May, 2012): P.61-69 ** Public Administration-Law and Order-Violences and Disorders-(Nepal). -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-(INDIA) 201 ALPHONS, K J Mahi and state indifference. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(30.6.2012) Expresses concern over the Local Government's negligence towards the fatal accidents occuring due to open borewells and drains. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government-(India). ** - Keywords 36

-PRESIDENT-(INDIA) 202 MURALIDHARAN, Sukumar Presidents challenge. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(18.6.2012) Assesses the challenges ahead for newly elected President of India, Pranab Mukharjee. ** Public Administration-President-(India). PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES 203 BHANOT, Ashish Unsafe injections lead to diseases. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(26.6.2012) ** Public Health-Diseases. -PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(INDIA) 204 MEHRA Sunil Not in the pink of health. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(18.6.2012) Emphasises the need to invest more in the training of public healthcare professionals. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). 205 Panda, Ramakanta Why blame doctors. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(22.6.2012) Emphasises the need to address flaws responsible for poor healthcare system in India. ** Public Health-Public Health Policy-(India). -SANITATION 206 HAZRA, Anupam Promoting rural sanitation for a better environment in rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.8), 2012(Jun, 2012): P.12-14 ** Public Health-Sanitation; Rural Development. -SANITATION-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) 207 YARDLEY, Jim In Mumbai, a battle over toilets for women. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(18.6.2012) ** - Keywords 37

-SANITATION-(INDIA-MAHARASHTRA) Throws light on the right to pee campaign in Mumbai. ** Public Health-Sanitation-(India-Maharashtra). PUBLISHERS AND PUBLISHING -COPYRIGHT 208 ACHOM, Debanish Online piracy hurting freedom of speech. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(28.6.2012) ** Publishers and Publishing-Copyright. RELIGION -PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGES-PLACES OF WORSHIP-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 209 SALEEM BEG, M Another fire, another shrine. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(27.6.2012) Calls for a comprehensive plan to preserve Kashmir's historical shrines in the wake of recent fire incidents in shrines. ** Religion-Pilgrims and Pilgrimages-Places of Worship- (India-Jammu and Kashmir). -RELIGION AND STATE-RELIGION AND SOCIETY 210 YECHURY, Sitaram On suffering India, P.33-46, in. EMMANUEL DOMINIC AND OTHERS(ED): OTHER SIDE: REDEFINING BHARAT, 2012 New Delhi, Vitasta Publishing Private Limited. Focuses on Marxist philosophy of religion. ** Religion-Religion and State-Religion and Society. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-ATOMIC POWER PLANT-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 211 RAJAPPA, Sam Safety compromised. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(22.6.2012) Focuses on the protests against the Kudankulam Nuclear Power project in Tamil Nadu. ** Science and Technology-Atomic Energy-Atomic Power Plant-(India-Tamil Nadu). ** - Keywords 38

-E WASTE 212 VIMAL PRIYAN, J and KARTHIHAI SELVI, V E-Waste supply chain management: Opportunities and challenges. FACTS FOR YOU (NEW DELHI), V.32(No.7), 2012(Apr, 2012): P.41-43 ** Science and Technology-E Waste. -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 213 HAZRA, Anupam ICT: A catalytic intervention for empowering rural India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.27-29 ICT: Information and Communications Technology. ** Science and Technology-Information Technology; Rural Development. -SPACE RESEARCH 214 DAS, Saswato, R New era blasts off. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(27.6.2012) Applauds the beginning of era for public-private partnership in the light of successful return of the Dragon-X Space Cargo Capsule. ** Science and Technology-Space Research ; Joint Sector. SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE 215 DHARKER, Anil Out of step: The old, the young and the self-righteous. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(17.6.2012) Discusses about The Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act, 2011. ** Social policy and planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse. 216 RAMASESHAN, Geeta Law and the age of innocence. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(19.6.2012) Evaluates critically the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse. 217 VIRANI, Pinki Too early to judge. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(23.6.2012) ** - Keywords 39

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE Comments on The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Child Abuse. -CHILD WELFARE-GIRL CHILD 218 JOHN, Mary E Rethinking policy on Child sex ratios. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.5-8 ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child. 219 MOHAPATRA, Santosh Kumar Saving the girl child. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Mar, 2012): P.44-45 Expresses concern over declining child sex ratio in India ** Social Policy and Planning-Child Welfare-Girl Child. -HANDICAPPED REHABILITATION 220 CHERIAN, Rahul Not another half-backed law. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(26.6.2012) Critically evaluates the recommendations of National Advisory Council on the proposed Disability Rights Legislation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. 221 CHERIAN, Rahul and SALELKAR, Amba Sympathy not the solution. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.6.2012) Demands to amend the Constitution to prohibit discrimination against the disabled persons. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. 222 KARAH, Hemachandran Ability more than a seven letter word. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.6.2012) Emphasises the need to identify mysterious inner-ability of the persons with disability. ** Social Policy and Planning-Handicapped Rehabilitation. ** - Keywords 40

-RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA) 223 DESAI, Sonalde Getting out of the quota quagmire. BUSINESS STANDERD (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.6.2012) Gives a critical view on reservation policy in India. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). 224 SRIVASTAVA, Ajendra Quota unquote. STATESMAN (NEW DELHI), 2012(27.6.2012) Gives a critical view on reservation within reservation. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India). -RESERVATION POLICY-(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 225 REDDY, K Vivek Lessons on how not to pitch a quota. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(21.6.2012) Deals with the Andhra Pradesh High Court order to struck down the religion based reservation in admissions to educational institutions and Central Government employment. ** Social Policy and Planning-Reservation Policy-(India- Andhra Pradesh). -SCHEDULED TRIBES 226 MUKHIM, Patricia Elite from the boondocks. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(21.6.2012) Expresses concern over plight of Adivasis working in tea companies in Assam. ** Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Casual Labour. -SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS 227 BAROUD, Ramzy Redifining 'Arab Spring'. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(23.6.2012) Focuses on the undergoing process of restructuring the societies in Arab countries. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Change and Conditions. ** - Keywords 41

-SOCIAL PROBLEMS-PROHIBITION 228 ABHAY KUMAR War against liquor mafia. DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(24.6.2012) Appreciates the efforts of women to curb liquor menace in Bihar's Rohtak District. ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Prohibition 229 MAZUMDAR, Aurabindo Say no to tobacco. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(17.6.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Problems-Prohibition -SOCIAL SECURITY-PENSIONS 230 NARAYANA, M R Can universal pension scheme work? DECCAN HERALD (BANGALORE), 2012(27.6.2012) ** Social Policy and Planning-Social Security-Pensions. -WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENT 231 DHIR, Kahnu Charan Women Self Help Groups. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.42-45 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment. 232 PATEL, Amrit Empowering women in agriculture. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.19-22 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment; Agriculture. 233 SHAHIN RAZI Empowered women, empowered nation. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.24-27 ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment. 234 SHARMA, Mamta NCW : Twenty years of empowering women. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.9-11 NCW-National Commission for Women. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment. -WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS 235 TIWARI, Nupur Women and Panchayati Raj. YOJANA (NEW DELHI), V.56, 2012(Jun, 2012): P.36-40 Studies the role of women in Panchayati Raj. ** Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women in Politics; Local Self Government. ** - Keywords 42

TOURISM -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA) 236 MAULICK, Barna Enlarging the potential of rural tourism in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.13-16 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India); Rural Development. 237 MUKHERJEE, Dhurjati Rural tourism: Path to economic and regional development in India. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.3-6 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India); Rural Development. 238 PRAKASH, T and PERUMAL, M Rural tourism: A global view. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.11-12 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India); Rural Development. 239 UBALE, N B and BORATE, H V Agri tourism: An innovative income generation avenue. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.21-25 Discusses about a novel concept to generate additional revenue in rural areas by developing farms into vacation ventures with hospitality facilities. ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India); Rural Development. -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA-HIMACHAL PRADESH) 240 PARMAR, Jai Singh Tourism: An engine to economic growth in the rural economy of Himachal Pradesh. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.17-20 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India-Himachal Pradesh); Rural Development. -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA-KERALA) 241 JAMES, Gracious Farm based rural tourism in Kerala. KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.7), 2012(May, 2012): P.7-10 ** Tourism-Tourism Policy-(India-Kerala); Rural Development. ** - Keywords 43

TRANSPORT -AIR TRANSPORT-AIRPORTS 242 BHAGAT, Chetan India stupid and India smart. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(23.6.2012) Emphasises the need to bring procedural reforms at airports of India. ** Transport-Air Transport-Airports. -ROAD TRANSPORT 243 MAHMOOD HASSAN Can't we go carless? ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(25.6.2012) Suggests to reduce traffic congestion on roads by performing car less journey. ** Transport-Road Transport. UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP 244 BARROSO, Jose Manuel Time to act together. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(20.6.2012) Discusses to promote sustainable development to save the Earth in United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 245 D'MONTE, Darryl Don't pay the polluter. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(20.6.2012) Focuses on the agenda to be discussed at United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 246 KELL, Georg and MOUSAVIZADEH, Nadar Getting down the business in Rio. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(16.6.2012) Comments on the expectations from upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN ** - Keywords 44

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP Agencies-UNEP. 247 LOMBORG, Bjorn Wrong headed in Rio. ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(16.6.2012) Gives opinion on the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 248 MOON, Ban Ki To Rio, for planet Earth. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(16.6.2012) Throws light on the challenges ahead for United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 249 NARAYANI GANESH How to save the Earth. TIMES OF INDIA (MUMBAI), 2012(25.6.2012) Discusses the environmental problems and solutions at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 250 NAYAR, Vibhu Watershed in fight for survival. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(18.6.2012) Observes that Rio+20 presents a historic opportunity to achieve more equitable, prosperous green world in wake of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 251 PACHAURI, R K Green expectations. INDIAN EXPRESS (NEW DELHI), 2012(19.6.2012) Expresses views on upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. ** - Keywords 45

UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-UNEP 252 PANDE, Varad No omnibus solutions. HINDUSTAN TIMES(NEW DELHI), 2012(29.6.2012) Deals with the outcome of United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 253 POTOCNIK, Janez Prosperity for many or misery for all ? ECONOMIC TIMES (NEW DELHI), 2012(21.6.2012) Deals with the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 254 SURESH, V and TANVI, N S Lethal ingredients in the Rio+20 mocktails. HINDU (CHENNAI), 2012(20.6.2012) Throws light on the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development being held from 20-22 June 2012 at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. 255 VANDANA, SHIVA Rio+20: an undesirable U-turn. DECCAN CHRONICLE (HYDERABAD), 2012(25.6.2012) Comments on the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN Agencies-UNEP. URBAN DEVELOPMENT -HOUSING 256 DEKA, Gobinda Green homes: A new requirement. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(30.6.2012) Highlights the benefits of constructing eco-friendly houses in India. ** Urban Development-Housing; Environmental Protection. ** - Keywords 46

-TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING-(INDIA-NORTH EAST REGION) 257 KASHYAP, Tituraj Transforming NE's perception. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(29.6.2012) ** Urban Development-Town and Country Planning-(India- North East Region). WATER MANAGEMENT 258 DUTTA, Tapan River Basin Authority. ASSAM TRIBUNE (GUWAHATI), 2012(24.6.2012) Highlights the benefits of the establishment of proposed Brahmaputra and Barak River Basin Authority. ** Water Management. ** - Keywords 47