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AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES-COCONUT 1 THAMBAN, C and others Economic analysis of coconut cultivation under micro-irrigation. AGRICULTURE SITUATION IN INDIA, V.63(No.7), 2007(October): P.425-430 ** Agriculture-Agricultural commodities-Coconut. -AGRICULTURAL CREDIT 2 HABERBERGER, Marie Luise and RAMAKRISHNA Secure deposits of the poor. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(21.12.2007) Needs to review government's policy to reduce interest rate on agricultural loans. ** Agriculture-Agricultural credit. 3 SARKAR, Keya Modes of micro-finance spending. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Agriculture-Agricultural credit. -AGRICULTURAL POLICY-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 4 MAHENDRAN, R Study on temporal changes in Irrigated area and cropping pattern in Perambalur district of Tamil Nadu. AGRICULTURE SITUATION IN INDIA, V.63(No.7), 2007(October): P.439-444 ** Agriculture-Agricultural policy-(India-Tamil Nadu); Plantation. -AGRICULTURAL PRICES 5 GHOSH, Jayati Wheat price rise reflects government failure. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Agriculture-Agricultural Prices. -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION 6 Agriculture GDP will grow at 3.2 to 3.6% in 2007-2008. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October): P.8-12 ** Agriculture-Agricultural Production. ** - Keywords 1

-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH 7 NIGADE, R.D Research and developments in small millets in Maharashtra. INDIAN FARMING, V.59(No.5), 2007(August): P.9-10 ** Agriculture-Agricultural research; Crops. 8 SUD, Surinder Great new aroma. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(18.12.2007) Focuses on research done in Indian Agriculture Research Institute(IARI) for producing latest rice variety. ** Agriculture-Agricultural research; Rice. -AGRICULTURAL TRADE 9 MISHRA, P.K Agricultural market reforms for the benefit of Farmers. KURUKSHETRA, V.55(No.12), 2007(October) ** Agriculture-Agricultural trade; Farms and farmers. -BAKERIES 10 GANDHI, G.P. Export prospects of biscuits from India. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.7-10 ** Agriculture-Bakeries. -CROPS 11 BHUSHAN, Surya Productivity and efficiency of wheat production in India. ARTH VIJNANA, V.48(No.4), 2007(December): P.305-320 ** Agriculture-Crops; Agricultural production. 12 SATYA SUNDARAM, I. Rice: Productivity holds the key. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.11-13 ** Agriculture-Crops. 13 SHARMA, Rajvir Weed management techniques. INDIAN FARMING, V.59(No.5), 2007(August): P.23-25 ** Agriculture-Crops; Agricultural research. -DAIRYING-(INDIA) 14 KURIEN, Verghese India's Milk Revolution, P.37-67, in. NARAYAN, DEEPA AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK, 2007 Washington DC, The World Bank. ** Agriculture-Dairying-(India). ** - Keywords 2

-FARMS AND FARMERS 15 JOHL, S.S Changing cropping pattern: Diversification requires vision. TRIBUNE, 2007(24.12.2007) Discusses the recommendations of the committee set up by Punjab Government to find out long term solution to the problems of farmers. ** Agriculture-Farms and farmers. -FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS SUICIDE 16 KOPPIKAR, Smruti Zero act furrow. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.48), 2007(26.11.2007): P.10-12 Draws attention on farmer's suicide in Vidharbha. ** Agriculture-Farms and farmers-Farmers suicide. -FARMS AND FARMERS-FARMERS' SUICIDE 17 JESUPATHAM, D. Samuel Farm suicides and class. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(27.12.2007) Argues that farmer suicides are due to agrarian crisis in country. ** Agriculture-Farms and farmers-Farmers' suicide. -FISHING AND FISHERIES 18 HELLER, Peter Japan's whaling shame. PIONEER, 2007(18.12.2007) Criticises Japan for its involvement in Whale hunting at a large scale. ** Agriculture-Fishing and fisheries. -FORESTS AND FORESTRY-(INDIA) 19 BHARGAV, Praveen Fundamental flaws. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(20.12.2007) Focuses on Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Dwellers(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act. ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-(India). ** - Keywords 3

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFE-(INDIA) 20 Save the Rhino. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild life-(India). -LAND AND LAND REFORMS 21 BHATNAGAR, Subhash and CHAWLA, Rajeev Computerizing land records for farmer Access, P.219-243, in. DEEPA NARAYAN AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK Washington DC The World Bank. ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION 22 GANGULI, Amulya Stalinism in Bengal. STATESMAN WEEKLY, V.99(No.46), 2007(17.11.2007): P.11 Discusses about the tragedy of Nandigram. ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms-Land acquisition. 23 GHATE, Prabhu Question of land for SEZs. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms-Land acquisition. 24 MAZUMDAR, Jaideep Executioner's song. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.48), 2007(26.11.2007): P.34-40 Focuses on land acquisition and violence in Nandigram(West Bengal). ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms-Land acquisition. 25 MOHANTY, Manoranjan Iron in the Seoul. STATESMAN, 2007(18/19.12.2007) Focuses on protest against land acquisition by POSCO(South Korean company) in Orissa. ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms-Land acquisition. -LAND AND LAND REFORMS-LAND ACQUISITION-SEZ 26 BARRETTO, Lenny No space for SEZs. PIONEER, 2007(23.12.2007) Focuses on opposition to propose SEZ in Goa. ** Agriculture-Land and land reforms-Land acquisition-SEZ. ** - Keywords 4

-NATURAL RESOURCES-(INDIA) 27 ROY, Jayanta Maintaining the momentum. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(17.12.2007) Highlights that security of natural resources holds the key to India's economic security. ** Agriculture-Natural Resources-(India). -NATURAL RESOURCES-WATER RESOURCES 28 DHILLON, G.S. Water resources have to be managed better. TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Agriculture-Natural resources-Water resources. 29 Ground water-India's water life live needs urgent intervention, Government is non serious about the crisis. DAMS, RIVERS AND PEOPLE, V.5(No.8-9), 2007(Sept-Oct.): P.15-18 ** Agriculture-Natural resources-Water resources. 30 HARBANS SINGH Managing water: crucial resource for development. MAN AND DEVELOPMENT, V.29(No.3), 2007(September): P.71-80 ** Agriculture-Natural resources-Water resources. 31 NARAIBN, Sunita Laboratory of development. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(28.12.2007) Highlights the impact of exemplary initiative taken by villagers of Hiware Bazaar village in Ahmednagar for the water conservation. ** Agriculture-Natural resources-Water resources. 32 PANDA, Ranjan K. Water war at Hirakeed: Tip of the iceberg. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(18.12.2007) Focuses on farmer's protests in Orissa against governments plan to divert water to industries. ** Agriculture-Natural resources-Water resources. BIOGRAPHIES -FREEDOM FIGHTERS-BHAGAT SINGH 33 DATTA, V.N. Bhagat Singh's trial and execution. TRIBUNE, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Biographies-Freedom fighters-BHAGAT SINGH. ** - Keywords 5

-LEADERS-ADVANI, L.K. 34 ILAIAH, Kancha Merchant of death. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) Focuses on L.K.Advani as a candidate for the Prime Ministership. ** Biographies-Leaders-ADVANI, L.K.. -LEADERS-BENAZIR BHUTTO 35 BLAIR, David Why fanatics killed Benazir. PIONEER, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO. 36 FATHERS, Michael Courage against tyranny. TRIBUNE, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO. 37 KUTTY, R.K. She came to die in her own country. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO. 38 RANGACHARI, T.C.A. Pakistan loses its modernist face. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO. 39 THAPUR, Karan My friend, Benazir. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(29.12.2007) Recalls the moments spent with Benazir Bhutto. ** Biographies-Leaders-BENAZIR BHUTTO. -LEADERS-CHAVEZ, HUGO 40 PANDIT, Tukoji R Chavez cannot be Castro: Not the way to go. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(27.12.2007) Examines the future prospect of Venezulean President Hugo Chevery known for anti-Americanism. ** Biographies-Leaders-CHAVEZ, Hugo. -LEADERS-GANDHI, INDIRA 41 REDDY, C Sheela Indomitable Indira-strategist par excellence. MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.47), 2007(10.11.2007): P.7-11 ** - Keywords 6

-LEADERS-GANDHI, INDIRA ** Biographies-Leaders-GANDHI, Indira. -LEADERS-GANDHI, RAHUL 42 JHA, Suman K Right there. WEEK, V.26(No.1), 2007(26-2.12.2007): P.32-33 Discusses Rahul Gandhi's speech given at the AICC meeting in Delhi. ** Biographies-Leaders-GANDHI, Rahul. -LEADERS-KARAT, PRAKASH 43 SEEMA MUSTAFA Leader of the year: Prakash Karat. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-KARAT, Prakash. -LEADERS-KARUNAKARAN, K. 44 SWARUP, Harihar Karunakaran, the man of tactics. TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-KARUNAKARAN, K.. -LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA 45 AARTHI RAMACHANDRAN and VIVEK, T.R Merchant of dreams. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) Focusses on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 46 DASGUPTA, Swapan After Advani who? TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) Examines Modi's impact with in BJP after his spectacular victory. ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 47 DASGUPTA, Swapan Merchant of victory: Modi baiters have made him into a national phenomenon. TELEGRAPH, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 48 NAYAR, K.P Masks of conquest. TELEGRAPH, 2007(26.12.2007) ** - Keywords 7

-LEADERS-MODI, NARENDRA Evaluates Modi's ability to explore every opportunity of economic and industrial development. ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 49 RAO, S.L. Political prognosis: Modi and his impact. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(31.12.2007) Analyses impact of Narendra Modi's success in Gujarat elections in 2007 on BJP and the national politics. ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 50 SARDESAI, Rajdeep Modi and the myth: Man with dark side. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. 51 SARDESAI, Rajdeep New Advani? HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(26.12.2007) Analyses the victory of Narendra Modi in Gujarat. ** Biographies-Leaders-MODI, Narendra. -LEADERS-RAMACHANDRA, M.G. 52 RAMAKRISHNAN, T. Remembering a phenomenon. HINDU, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Biographies-Leaders-RAMACHANDRA, M.G.. -LEADERS-SADDAM HUSSAIN 53 SARKAR,N,I Iraq's one year without Saddam, without peace. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(30.12.2007) Remembers Saddam Hussain on his Ist death anniversary. ** Biographies-Leaders-SADDAM HUSSAIN. -LEADERS-VAJPAYEE, ATAL BIHARI 54 GHATATE, N.M. Parliamentarian par excellance. PIONEER, 2007(25.12.2007) Recounts some of the path breaking bills introduced by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament. ** - Keywords 8

-LEADERS-VAJPAYEE, ATAL BIHARI ** Biographies-Leaders-VAJPAYEE, Atal Bihari. -PROMINENT PERSONS- RAI CHOUDHURY, AMBIKAGIRI 55 KAKATI, Chandra Mohan Poetic braveheart- Ambikagiri Rai Chaudhury. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Biographies-Prominent persons- RAI CHOUDHURY, Ambikagiri. -PROMINENT PERSONS-ABDUL MOHAMMAD ISMAIL 56 ASIF NOORANI Aulgee's world. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(21.12.2007) Pays tribute to Abdul Mohammad Ismail, painter and sculptor of Pakistan. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-ABDUL MOHAMMAD ISMAIL. -PROMINENT PERSONS-BEDI, KIRAN 57 SEN, Shanker Victim of her own success. TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Biographies-Prominent persons-BEDI, Kiran. -PROMINENT PERSONS-GOGOI, GANESH 58 TAMULI, Babul Ganesh Gogoi: A versatile genius. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(28.12.2007) A tribute to Ganesh Gogoi- A multifaceted sports and literary genius. ** Biographies-Prominent persons-GOGOI, Ganesh. -PROMINENT PERSONS-KHAN, AMIR 59 KHAN AMIR I don't think I am all that good. TELEGRAPH, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Biographies-Prominent persons-KHAN, Amir. -PROMINENT PERSONS-KISHORE KUMAR 60 DEB, Sandipan King is not dead. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(27.12.2007) ** - Keywords 9

-PROMINENT PERSONS-KISHORE KUMAR Pays a rich tribute a Kishore Kumar Da- the true original singeer by launching a TV Programme called K for Kishore. ** Biographies-Prominent Persons-KISHORE KUMAR. -PROMINENT PERSONS-MAHALINGAM, SUDHA 61 SWARUP, Harihar Distinction for energy expert. TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Biographies-Prominent persons-MAHALINGAM, Sudha. -PROMINENT PERSONS-SLIM, CARLOS 62 WINTER, Brian How slim got huge. FOREIGN POLICY, V.163, 2007(Nov-Dec.): P.35-42 ** Biographies-Prominent persons-SLIM, Carlos. COMMERCE -INTERNAL TRADE 63 MANKOTIA, Anandita Singh Retail's logistical challenge. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(18.12.2007) Discusses challenges related with India's retail sector. ** Commerce-Internal trade. -INTERNAL TRADE-(INDIA) 64 GANAPATHI, R. and SEETHA LAKHMY, T.V. Retailing: Cashing in on the boom. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.24-27 ** Commerce-Internal trade-(India). -INTERNAL TRADE-CONSUMER PROTECTION 65 GIRIMAJI, Pushpa Good year for the consumer justice system. TRIBUNE, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Commerce-Internal trade-Consumer protection. -INTERNAL TRADE-ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES 66 BANDYOPADHYAY, D Flotsam and jetsam. STATESMAN WEEKLY, V.99(No.45), 2007(10.11.2007): P.10-11 ** - Keywords 10

-INTERNAL TRADE-ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES Explains the working of corporate retailing. ** Commerce-Internal trade-Essential commodities; Multinational corporations. 67 CHATTERJEE, Biswadeb Ration debacle in Bengal. STATESMAN, 2007(21.12.2007) Describes the irregularities in the rationing system of West Bengal ** Commerce-Internal trade-Essential commodities. 68 PDS scam. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(17.12.2007) Highlights scam in Public Distribution System in India. ** Commerce-Internal trade-Essential commodities. -INTERNAL TRADE-RETAIL SECTOR 69 RAO, S.L. Retail revolution: No change can take place without some people being hurt. TELEGRAPH, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Commerce-Internal trade-Retail sector. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE 70 GUHO, Pradyut Trade globalisation and the Indian aspects. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Commerce-International trade. -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-CHINA) 71 JOSHI, Rakesh Trade-off with China? BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.46 Examines progress in Free Trade Agreement between India and China. ** Commerce-International trade-(India-China). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-RUSSIA) 72 Indo-Russian trade. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(13.12.2007) ** Commerce-International trade-(India-Russia). ** - Keywords 11

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 73 PHILIP, Siddarth Business leads the way. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.32 Focuses on the Indo-US CEO Forum held in Mumbai to improve relations between India and USA. ** Commerce-International trade-(India-United States). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(UNITED STATES) 74 KRUGMAN, Paul Trouble with US trade. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Commerce-International trade-(United States). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-EXPORTS-(INDIA) 75 Stop pampering them. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-18.11.2007): P.9 Suggests Indian companies to move towards quality and value addition for keeping up export's growth. ** Commerce-International trade-Exports-(India). -INTERNATIONAL TRADE-WTO 76 JOHANN HARI Issue is trade. STATESMAN, 2007(25.12.2007) Stresses on need to replace WTO-lead market with fundamentalism of free trade. ** Commerce-International trade-WTO. 77 QIN, Julia Ya Trade, investment and beyond: the impact of WTO accession on China's legal system. CHINA QUARTERLY, No.191, 2007(September): P.720-741 ** Commerce-International trade-WTO. COMMUNICATIONS 78 CHUGANEE, Bhakti Coping with competition. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007) Assesses the benefits to VSNL company after its renaming as 'Tata Communication Ltd.'. ** Communications. ** - Keywords 12

-TELECOM POLICY 79 BAIJAL, Pradip Don't miss the broadband bus. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Communications-Telecom policy. 80 DHALL, Vinod Spectrum bids and the beautiful mind. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(26.12.2007) Explains the theory and strategy of auctions. ** Communications-Telecom policy. 81 PANAGARIYA, Arvind Triumph of reforms. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(27.12.2007) Discusses telecommunications reforms in India. ** Communications-Telecom Policy. 82 SRIDHAR, V. and PRASAD, Rohit Spectrum peace formula. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Communications-Telecom policy. COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES 83 SAINANI, Anil Business family disputes. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(12.12.2007) Gives reasons behind disputes in business families. ** Company affairs and management-Companies. -COMPANIES FINANCE-SEBI 84 SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN SEBI should clean up IPO norms. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-SEBI. 85 THAKUR, Jayant M Bad idea from Sebi. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(20.12.2007) Criticises SEBI's proposal to disgorge profits from the IPO scam and to distribute them to affected investors. ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-SEBI. ** - Keywords 13

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 86 BHAGWATI, Jaimini Market integrity and Indian equity markets. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 87 CHAKRVARTY, Manas Terror funds in stock markets. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(16.12.2007) Emphasises on reports that terror groups of Taliban are investing in our share market. ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets; Terrorism. 88 JOGINDER SINGH Raging bull. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.20), 2007(15.10.2007): P.8-12 Shows ups and downs in BSE sensex. ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 89 NANDI, Suresh Year of the grooming sensex. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 90 PARIKH, Daksesh 20K scenario. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.134-135 Shows the performance of stock markets. ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 91 Price controversy. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.21), 2007(1.11.2007): P.16 Discusses controversy over issue of price of IPO(Initial Public Offering). ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 92 SHAHID AHMED Day of the week effect on trading and non trading stock market returns in India. ARTH VIJNANA, V.48(No.4), 2007(December): P.279-304 ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. 93 SINGHAL, Shivani Buy back of shares-critical analyses. COMPANY LAW JOURNAL, V.5(No.2), 2007(November): P.72-81 ** Company affairs and management-Companies finance-Share markets. ** - Keywords 14

-COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKETS 94 Volatile sensex touches 18,000 on frantic buying. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October): P.12-17 ** Company affairs and Management-Companies finance-Share markets. -COMPANIES TAKEOVER 95 AMITABH KUMAR Regulating mergers and acquisition. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Company affairs and Management-Companies Takeover. -COMPANIES-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 96 MOHANTY, Ashok K. and PANDA, Jagannath Corporate governance: Emerging trends in India. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October): P.28-32 ** Company affairs and management-Companies-Corporate governance. CONSTITUTIONS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP 97 THAKUR, Ramesh Phir bhi dil hai Hindustani. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(22.12.2007) Discusses the demerits of Indian citizenship law. ** Constitutions and Constitutional law-Citizenship. -PRESIDENT'S RULE-(INDIA) 98 NAYAR, Kuldip Menace of Article 356. TRIBUNE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Constitutions and Constitutional law-President's Rule-(India). -SEPARATION OF POWER 99 CHOPRA, Pran How many `heads' does our Constitution have? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(25.12.2007) Discusses the concept of separation of power between judiciary, legislature and executive. ** Constitutions and Constitutional law-Separation of power. ** - Keywords 15

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION -(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 100 BOSE, Pronab Ethos of Kashmiriyat. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.54(No.6), 2007(September): P.5-6 Highlights the culture of Jammu and Kashmir. ** Culture and Civilization-(India-Jammu and Kashmir). -ARTS 101 CHANDRASEKHAR, S.N. Performing arts in retrospect. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Culture and civilization-Arts. -CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION-(INDIA) 102 SACHITANAND, N.N Give life to history. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(29.12.2007) Recommends the up gradation and modernization of museums in India. ** Culture and Civilization-Conservation and Preservation-(India); Museums. 103 SIDDIQUI, M.Y Way India neglects its cultural heritage. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.24-25 ** Culture and Civilization-Conservation and preservation-(India). DEFENCE -(UNITED STATES) 104 BARABANOV, Mikhail US missile defence in E-Europe. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Defence-(United States). -ARMS AND ARMAMENT-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT 105 BIDWAI, Praful Say no to starwars. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(28.12.2007) Argues that nuclear deterrence is flawed because it makes unrealistic assumptions about transparency, rules out accidents and demands rational and cool headed conduct on part of all the decision makers. ** Defence-Arms and armament-Nuclear disarmament. ** - Keywords 16

-ARMS AND ARMAMENT-NUCLEAR WEAPONS-MISSILES 106 BHARATH, G. and PANT, Harsh V. Step closer to missile defence. TRIBUNE, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Defence-Arms and armament-nuclear weapons-Missiles. -ARMY 107 MALIK, V.P Planning for development. TRIBUNE, 2007(29.12.2007) Discusses the defence plans for modernization of armed forces. ** Defence-Army; Defence policy. -DEFENCE PROCUREMENT 108 ARPI, Claude Billion dollar mystery. PIONEER, 2007(20.12.2007) Questions UPA Government's decision to cancel the Eurocopter deal for Indian Army under USA influence. ** Defence-Defence Procurement. 109 DUTTA, Rahul Flight cut short. PIONEER, 2007(16.12.2007) Focuses on impact of cancellation of tenders for acquiring new helicopters on Army's modernisation plan. ** Defence-Defence procurement. 110 SHUKLA, Ajai Which side is the enemy? BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(18.12.2007) Criticises the scrapping of proposed purchase of 197 helicopter for Indian Army. ** Defence-Defence procurement. -DEFENCE PRODUCTION 111 GHOSH, Anirvan New battle ground. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) Deals with vast defence business. ** Defence-Defence Production. ** - Keywords 17

-DEFENCE RELATIONS-(INDIA-RUSSIA) 112 BHARDWAJ, Brij Will Indo-Russian defence ties survive crisis? CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Defence-Defence relations-(India-Russia). -NAVY-(CHINA) 113 JI, You Dealing with the Malacca dilemma: China's effort to protect its energy supply. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May): P.467-489 Justifies the expansion of Chinese naval power in Malacca strait for safe transportation of oil. ** Defence-Navy-(China). ECONOMIC GROWTH -(ASIA) 114 MALLET, Victor Asia in 2008: Its rise is a global good. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(30.12.2007) Focuses on economic growth of Asia. ** Economic growth-(Asia). -(CHINA) 115 BHANDARI, Rishabh It's China everywhere. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Economic growth-(China). -(HONG KONG) 116 GROSS, Daniel Split by decision. NEWSWEEK, V.150(No.20), 2007(12.11.2007): P.32-39 Expresses concern on the growing inequality in Hong-Kong. ** Economic growth-(Hong Kong). -(INDIA) 117 BERY, Suman On inclusive growth. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Economic growth-(India). ** - Keywords 18

-(INDIA) 118 GUPTA, Aarti Taking off. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.3-4 Assesses India's economic growth. ** Economic growth-(India). 119 Removing imbalances in Indian economy. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Economic growth-(India). 120 SAINATH, P India 2007: high growth, low development. HINDU, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Economic growth-(India). 121 SETHI, Lalit India joins the top three. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Economic growth-(India). 122 SETHI, Lalit Is Indian economy getting overheated or cooling? INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.20), 2007(15.10.2007): P.13-14 ** Economic growth-(India). 123 SRINIVASAN, G Sub-prime loan crisis. YOJANA, V.51, 2007(October): P.26-27 Analyses the impact of US economy on the economy of India. ** Economic growth-(India). -(INDIA-GUJARAT) 124 IRFAN ENGINEER Modi, development and the weaker sections. JANATA, V.62(No.40), 2007(28.10.2007): P.7-8 ** Economic growth-(India-Gujarat). 125 KALE, Sumita Figuring out Gujarat. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(25.12.2007) Focuses on economic growth of Gujarat. ** Economic growth-(India-Gujarat). -(INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH) 126 DAS, Subhansu R. MP can showcase new development model. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** - Keywords 19

-(INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH) ** Economic growth-(India-Madhya Pradesh). -(JAPAN) 127 ALEXANDER, Arthur Japan's slow-motion transition. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September): P.268-274 Examines growth of Japanese economy. ** Economic growth-(Japan). -(RUSSIA) 128 HANSON, Philip Russian economic puzzle: going forwards, backwards or sideways. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, V.83(No.5), 2007(September): P.869-889 ** Economic growth-(Russia). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(INDIA) 129 JHA, Prem Shankar Reforms: Going out of controls? DECCAN HERALD, 2007(25.12.2007) Discusses economic reforms in India. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-(India). 130 KAWADIA, Ganesh and others Economic development and environmental degradation in India. MAN AND DEVELOPMENT, V.29(No.3), 2007(September): P.55-70 ** Economic growth-Economic policies-(India). 131 SINGH, N.K. Economic outlook 2008. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Economic growth-Economic policies-(India). 132 SINGH, N.K. In 2008, build on economic good news. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Economic growth-Economic policies-(India). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-(RUSSIA) 133 SHEVTSOVA, Lilia Post-communist Russia: a historic opportunity missed. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, V.83(No.5), 2007(September): P.891-912 Analyses the economic system of Russia and its future trajectory. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-(Russia). ** - Keywords 20

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-INFRASTRUCTURE 134 CHATTERJEE, Vinayak Long term funds for infrastructure. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(17.12.2007) Highlights the need to provide long term funds for infrastructure development. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Infrastructure. 135 PANDURANGI, Amrit Redefining core sector PPP. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(18.12.2007) Advocates for Public Private Partnership(PPP) to improve the infrastructure problem. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Infrastructure. -ECONOMIC POLICIES-PLANNING COMMISSION-(INDIA) 136 DESAI, Ashok V. Has planning any use? TELEGRAPH, 2007(18.12.2007) Critically examines the functions of Planning Commission. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Planning commission-(India). -ECONOMIC POLICIES-PLANNING COMMISSION-FIVE YEAR PLANS 137 Inclusive plan: 11th five year plan. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Planning commission-Five year plans. 138 JAIN, Sandhya UPA trying to divide India. PIONEER, 2007(25.12.2007) Comments on UPA desire to allocate 15% for minorities in Eleventh plan. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Planning commission-Five year plans. 139 VISWAM, S. Ambitious plan. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(21.12.2007) Expects inclusive growth for all sections of society in 11th five year plan. ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Planning commission-Five year plans. ** - Keywords 21

-ECONOMIC POLICIES-SUBSIDIES 140 DUTTA, Bhaskar Do away with subsidies. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Economic growth-Economic policies-Subsidies. -INCOME AND WEALTH-POVERTY-(INDIA) 141 Flourishing slum. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) Deals with urban poverty in India. ** Economic growth-Income and wealth-Poverty-(India). 142 KARAT, Brinda India grows but poor stagnate. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) Critically examine country's economic growth and its relevance for poor. ** Economic growth-Income and wealth-Poverty-(India). 143 PRABHA JAGANNATHAN Migratory Birds: Will Santa Claus end rural despair this winter? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(20.12.2007) Focuses on urban rural disparity. ** Economic growth-Income and wealth-Poverty-(India). EDUCATION -BANGLADESH 144 NAOMI, HOSSAIN Expanding Access to Education in Bangladesh, P.304-325, in. NARAYAN, DEEPA AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK Washington DC, the World Bank. ** Education-Bangladesh. -EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT 145 HARUN UR RASHID Ignorance the worst enemy. STATESMAN, 2007(18.12.2007) Blames little attention to educational and scientific development for backwardness of Muslim majority countries. ** Education-Education and development. ** - Keywords 22

-EDUCATIONAL REFORMS 146 MAJUMDAR, Tapas Education should be a right. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Education-Educational reforms. -HIGHER EDUCATION 147 GHOSH, A.K Plus-minus syndrome. STATESMAN, 2007(15.12.2007) Analyses new system of examination introduced in Calcutta University. ** Education-Higher education. 148 SINGH, N.K. Revival of Nalanda and Asian renaissance. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Education-Higher education. -HIGHER EDUCATION-CORRESPONDENCE EDUCATION 149 RAY, Anamika and Dutta, Ankuran First open University in North East. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Education-Higher education-Correspondence education. -PHYSICAL EDUCATION-SPORTS-CRICKET 150 ARAVAMUDHAN, K. India down and under. PIONEER, 2007(18.12.2007) Expresses doubts over preparation of Indian cricket team for Australia tour. ** Education-Physical education-Sports-Cricket. 151 BHAR, Sujit Colonel held a mirror to the board: BCCI. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(13.12.2007) ** Education-Physical education-Sports-Cricket. 152 SUBRAMANIAN, Samanth Consummate magician. HINDU, 2007(16.12.2007) Appreciates Muttiah Muralidharan for making record of highest wicket in test cricket. ** Education-Physical education-Sports-Cricket. ** - Keywords 23

-PHYSICAL EDUCATION-SPORTS-OLYMPIC GAMES 153 CARLSON, Allen China's conflicted Olympic moment. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September): P.252-256 Examines China's role in World politics in view of high profile, 2008 Olympic games going to be held in China. ** Education-Physical Education-Sports-Olympic Games. -PRIMARY EDUCATION 154 It's elementary. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(18.12.2007) Expresses concern over low standard of primary education in India. ** Education-Primary education. -SCHOOLS-(INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH) 155 VIMALA RAMACHANDRAN School for every village, P.277-303, in. NARAYAN DEEPA AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK Washington, DC, The World Bank. ** Education-Schools-(India-Madhya Pradesh). -SEX EDUCATION 156 THACKER, Teena Fighting AIDs starts in the class room. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(17.12.2007) Stresses on need for sex education in schools to combat AIDS. ** Education-Sex education. -STUDENTS 157 School shoot out. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) Expresses concern on violence in schools. ** Education-Students; Violences and disorders. -TECHNICAL EDUCATION 158 AMRIK SINGH Technical education in a mess. TRIBUNE, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Education-Technical education. ** - Keywords 24

-TECHNICAL EDUCATION-MEDICAL EDUCATION 159 SRIVASTAVA, S.K MBBS shouldn't be prolonged. PIONEER, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Education-Technical Education-Medical Education. ELECTIONS -(INDIA) 160 Catchy slogans: Staple diet of Indian politics. STATESMAN, 2007(20.12.2007) Expresses concern over the standard of Indian politics inview of the politicians selling themselves through attractive slogans on the same line of consumer items. ** Elections-(India). -(PAKISTAN) 161 SUBRAMANIAN, Nirupama Who wants to be Prime Minister? HINDU, 2007(19.12.2007) Focuses on Pakistan's controversial Parliamentary elections. ** Elections-(Pakistan). -(SOUTH AFRICA) 162 NAYYAR, Dhiraj South Africa, not shining. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(26.12.2007) Analyses the general elections in South Africa. ** Elections-(South Africa). -(THAILAND) 163 VISWANATH, Anurag Thailand goes to polls. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Elections-(Thailand). -ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 164 AKBAR, M.J. Big chiefs. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(23.12.2007) Analyses the election scenario in Gujarat. ** - Keywords 25

-ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-GUJARAT) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 165 ALEXENDER, P.C. Lessons of Gujarat. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(27.12.2007) Reviews the results of Gujarat elections. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 166 BIDWAI, Praful Is Modi losing ground. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 167 CHAKRABARTI, Saubhik Market, Modi, Manmohan. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses the possibility of Narndra Modi's victory and his emergence as India's most effective political spokesperson of liberal economies. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 168 DEBROY, Bibek Merchants of development. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(27.12.2007) Discusses the ground realities behind the Narendra Modi's triumph. ** Elections-Assembly Election-(India-Gujarat). 169 DESHPANDE, Rajeev Moditva boiled down to Hindutva plus development. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 170 GUPTA, Shekhar If Modi wins on Sunday. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(22.12.2007) Speculates Gujarat Cheif Minister Narendra Modi's victory defining the agenda for national politics in the near future. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 171 GUPTA, Sushir Flashing V, iron hand. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(25.12.2007) Explains the reasons behind Narendra Modi's victory in Gujarat. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). ** - Keywords 26

-ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 172 JAGADESAN, T.D. Gujarat- Cong loses initiative. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(14.12.2007) Deals with assembly election of Gujarat. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 173 JAIN, Ankur Mask hysteria at play. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) Examines the effect of Modi's mask worn by his fans during election campaign inview of landslide victory of Chief Minister Narendra Modi in State Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 174 KALYANI SHANKAR Modi-centric election. PIONEER, 2007(14.12.2007) Focuses on Gujarat assembly election. ** Elections-Assembly Election-(India-Gujarat). 175 KULKARNI, Sudheendra Lesson for Gujarat victor: Shun confrontation. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(16.12.2007) Analyses election campaign in Gujarat assembly election and expects a win for BJP. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 176 MALIK, Ashok What Gujarat thinks today. PIONEER, 2007(19.12.2007) Analyses Gujarat assembly election campaign. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 177 MEHTA, Pratap Bhanu Why the idea of Modi wins. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) Intreprets Gujarat verdict. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 178 Modi's triumph, Congress debacle. HINDU, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). ** - Keywords 27

-ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 179 MUKHERJEE, Gautam No good deed goes unpunished. PIONEER, 2007(21.12.2007) Analyses Narendra Modi's impending re-election in Gujarat. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 180 NAYAR, Kuldip Where are we going wrong? DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(17.12.2007) Expresses concern on communal environment created by political parties during Gujarat assembly election. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 181 NEHRU, Arun Gujarat to impact Indian politics. PIONEER, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly Election-(India-Gujarat). 182 Now for the Gujarat outcome. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) Deals with Gujarat assembly election. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 183 PHILIPOSE, Pamela Is Gujarat the new India? INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 184 RANGARAJAN, Mahesh Give or take a pinch of saffron. TELEGRAPH, 2007(25.12.2007) Analyses the reasons behind Modi's win and congress defeat in Gujarat Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 185 SAMBRANI, Shreekant C(ommon) M(an) victorious. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(24.12.2007) Analyses Gujarat Assembly election. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 186 SEEMA MUSTAFA Secularism derailed. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(15.12.2007) Expresses concern on use of communal issues by political parties ** - Keywords 28

-ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-GUJARAT) during assembly election in Gujarat. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 187 SHARMA, Jyotirmaya What Gujarat thinks today... HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) Analyses the outcomes of Gujarat Assembly elections. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 188 SHIV VISVANATHAN Why Modi must go. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(14.12.2007) Expresses opinion on Gujarat assembly election. ** Elections-Assembly Election-(India-Gujarat). 189 SINHA, Ashish Modi gives BJP a Bengal of its own. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly Election-(India-Gujarat). 190 SURAIYA, Jug Moditva unbound. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 191 VOHRA, Pankaj Man in the iron mask. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(17.12.2007) Focuses on possible win of Narendra Modi in Gujarat elections and its impact on national politics. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 192 VOHRA, Pankaj Winner takes it all. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) Examines Gujarat verdict that has proved Chief Minister Narendra Modi is the rising star of Indian politics. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). 193 YECHURY, Sitaram Charm offensive. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(27.12.2007) Critically comments on the victory of Chief Minister Narendra Modi. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Gujarat). ** - Keywords 29

-ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-HIMACHAL PRADESH) 194 DOGRA, Chander Suta Elephant treks uphill. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.48), 2007(26.11.2007): P.22-23 Analyses Himachal Pradesh assembly polls. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Himachal Pradesh). 195 SOOD, V.J Congress caught napping by election commission. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.21), 2007(1.11.2007): P.36-37 Gives an analysis of the reaction of Congress party after announcement of elections in Himachal Pradesh. ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Himachal Pradesh); Congress(I). -ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 196 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Players aplenty: Karnataka Assembly elections. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Karnataka). -ASSEMBLY ELECTION-(INDIA-MEGHALAYA) 197 DWAIPAYAN Assembly polls in Meghalaya. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Elections-Assembly election-(India-Meghalaya). -ELECTION REFORMS 198 SINGER, Peter Make voting compulsory. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(15.12.2007) Emphasises to make voting compulsory to elect more popular and people approved government. ** Elections-Election reforms. -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-(UNITED STATES) 199 BROOKS, David Choice between Obama and Hillary. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(23.12.2007) Comments on Presidential election in United States. ** Elections-Presidential election-(United States). ** - Keywords 30

-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-(UNITED STATES) 200 TALWALKAR, Govind Silly season in America. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) Focuses on forthcoming United States Presidential election. ** Elections-Presidential election-(United States). EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION 201 AGARWALA, Pranjit Curbing influx from Bangladesh. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Emigration and Immigration. 202 HASAN SUROOR No foreigners please, We are British. HINDU, 2007(22.12.2007) Examines anti immigration policy of Britain. ** Emigration and Immigration. -REFUGEES AND REHABILITATION-INFILTRATION 203 GOGIA, Prakash Illegal migration and national security. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Emigration and Immigration-Refugees and Rehabilitation- Infiltration. ENERGY -ELECTRICITY 204 Government to add more than 78,500 MW in generation capacity in Eleventh plan. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October 2007): P.24-28 ** Energy-Electricity. 205 Rhyme sans reason. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Critically analyses Central Electricity Authority's proposal of a common regulator for the power and coal sectors. ** Energy-Electricity. -NON CONVENTIONAL POWER RESOURCES 206 HUGHES, Jon and ANSLOW, Mark Power on. ECOLOGIST, V.37(No.9), 2007(November): P.35 ** - Keywords 31

-NON CONVENTIONAL POWER RESOURCES Explores the steps needed to meet future energy requirement. ** Energy-Non Conventional Power resources. -POWER RESOURCES-FUEL 207 JAIN, Manishika Scenario of rural energy in India. KURUKSHETRA, V.55(No.12), 2007(October): P.25-28 ** Energy-Power resources-Fuel; Rural development. 208 SAMIR SOMAIYA Ethanol from sugarcane can provide energy security. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Energy-Power resources-Fuel. FINANCE -BANKS AND BANKING 209 DHAWAN, Rajiv Code red risk alert. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October): P.37-42 Discusses the US Federal Reserve's policies to deal with financial risk factors. ** Finance-Banks and Banking. 210 OLEKAR, R.O E-banking and risk management. YOJANA, V.51, 2007(October): P.53-55 ** Finance-Banks and Banking. 211 RAJWADE, A.V Central banks and moral hazard. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(14.12.2007) Highlights the need that Central banks should be autonomous and free from political interference. ** Finance-Banks and banking. 212 RODRIGUES, Ryan Aiming high. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.72-78 Examines Indian banks expansion abroad. ** Finance-Banks and banking. ** - Keywords 32

-BANKS AND BANKING-BANK CREDIT 213 BANDYOPADHYAY, Arindam Poor default history. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(27.12.2007) Discusses the need to strengthen Indian banks recovery mechanism. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank credit. 214 HASSAN ZAMAN Microfinance in Bangladesh: Growth achievements, lessons, P.199- 218, in. NARAYAN DEEPA AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK, 2007 Washington DC, The World Bank. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank credit. 215 MILNE, Seumas Credit crisis spells end of free market consensus. HINDU, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank credit. 216 RAJ KUMAR SIWACH Micro-credit in Haryana: Some problems, P.237-242, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank credit. 217 ROUBINI, Nouriel Inevitable hard landing. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) Analyses that monetary policy alone cannot resolve the consequent of credit crisis. ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank credit. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE 218 Impact of the low level of interest rates on monetary developments since mid 2004. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October): P.35-36 ** Finance-Banks and Banking-Bank rate. 219 NIRVIKAR SINGH Sustaining India's growth. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Expresses view that interest rate cut will not affect India's growth in long run. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank rate. 220 PATNAIK, Ila RBI must do a fed. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(14.12.2007) ** - Keywords 33

-BANKS AND BANKING-BANK RATE Suggests that cutting interest rate rather than capital control is the better option in volatile market. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank rate. 221 PRASAD, Rohit Cut interest rates in the New Year. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Finance-Banks and banking-Bank rate. -BANKS AND BANKING-BANKING REFORMS 222 IYER, Preeti R and GHOSH, Aniruddha Banks wink at RBI diktat on sharing ATM networks. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(27.12.2007) Deals with RBI's move to make cash withdrawals at ATMs free from April 2009. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Banking reforms. -BANKS AND BANKING-RESERVE BANK OF INDIA 223 SINGHAL, Rajrishi Sorting out India's under-banking. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(21.12.2007) Discusses RBI's branch licencing policy. ** Finance-Banks and banking-Reserve Bank of India. -BUDGET-(INDIA) 224 BHATTACHARYYA, Ashish K. Use budgets for planning and learning. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Finance-Budget-(India). 225 SETHURAMAN, S. Challenges and option for FM. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) Urges Finance Minister to focus more on social sector services so that large number of people can be benefited from economic growth. ** Finance-Budget-(India). -CURRENCY AND COINAGE 226 BAJAJ, Rahul Rupee appreciation has hurt the real economy. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(17.12.2007) ** - Keywords 34

-CURRENCY AND COINAGE ** Finance-Currency and coinage. 227 JHA, Prem Shankar Writting on the wall: Rupee appreciation. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Finance-Currency and coinage. 228 RAVI ANANTHANARAYANAN Constant solution. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(19.12.2007) Highlights that Rupee appreciation has affected the earning of Indian companies. ** Finance-Currency and coinage. 229 SWAMINATHAN, S. A. Aiyar Re. has appreciated less than Yuan. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Finance-Currency and coinage. 230 Uncomfortable rise of the rupee. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Finance-Currency and Coinage. -EXCHANGE CONTROL 231 MITRA PN and sensex on hindsight. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.128 Focuses how Government is trying to make the best use of bluging foreign exchange reserves. ** Finance-Exchange Control. 232 MITRA, S.K With the rupee under pressure. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(27.12.2007) Focuses the need to adopt a new approach to the management of bulging foreign exchange reserves. ** Finance-Exchange Control. 233 Think afresh. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-18.11.2007): P.8 Examines Government's failure in tackling the dilemma of foreign inflows and also suggests some remedial measures. ** Finance-Exchange control. ** - Keywords 35

-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE-INVESTMENT-(INDIA) 234 JOSHI, Rakesh External debt turns private. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.50-56 Examines Government's policies to manage the problem of external commercial borrowing flow. ** Finance-Foreign Assistance-Investment-(India). 235 RAO, S.L. Indian dilemma. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(17.12.2007) Expresses concern on India's dependence on volatile foreign fund inflows. ** Finance-Foreign assistance-Investment-(India). 236 Real estate: Attracting foreign investment. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.19-21 ** Finance-Foreign assistance-Investment-(India). -INFLATION 237 BALAKRISHNAN, Pulapre Growth and inflation. YOJANA, V.51, 2007(October): P.8-10 ** Finance-Inflation; Economic growth. 238 CHAUDHURI, Saumitra Managing inflation in incredible India. YOJANA, V.51, 2007(October): P.20-21 ** Finance-Inflation. 239 MITRA, Amit and CHAKRABORTY Will inflation rise in 2008? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Finance-Inflation. 240 PANT, Devendra Kumar Inflation, growth and poverty. YOJANA, V.51, 2007(October): P.11-14 ** Finance-Inflation; Economic growth. -INTERNATIONAL FINANCE-WORLD BANK 241 BHALLA, Surjit S World Bank: Peddling poverty. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Finance-International finance-World Bank. ** - Keywords 36

-STATE FINANCE-FINANCE COMMISSION 242 SINGH, N.K. Two commissions, one story. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(16.12.2007) Discusses issue deserving consideration in XIII Finance Commission. ** Finance-State Finance-Finance Commission. -TAXATION-(INDIA) 243 SETHI, Lalit Govt. planning to levy new taxes. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(27.12.2007) ** Finance-Taxation-(India). FOOD -FOOD INDUSTRY-SUGAR 244 Another year of glut and distress for sugar industry. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October): P.17-22 ** Food-Food Industry-Sugar. -FOOD SECURITY 245 Global food scarcity. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Food-Food security. HISTORY -(INDIA-ASSAM) 246 DEKA, Neelotpal Assam, Yandaboo treaty and Sovereignity. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) Critically examines the demand of self determination in Assam in view of the history of British annexation of Assam from Burma. ** History-(India-Assam). -(INDIA-NORTH BENGAL) 247 BARMAN, Prasenjit Hitasadhani movement, P.65-81, in. BARMA,SUKHBILAS(ED):SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN NORTH BENGAL, Pt I, 2007 New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House. Gives detail of political struggle of Hilasadhani in princely state of Cooch Behar(West Bengal). ** - Keywords 37

-(INDIA-NORTH BENGAL) ** History-(India-North Bengal). 248 RAY, Haripada Genesis of Uttar Khanda movement, P.111-135, in. BARMA,SUKHBILAS(ED):SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN NORTH BENGAL, Pt I, 2007 New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House. ** History-(India-North Bengal). -(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 249 BARMA, Sukhbilas North Bengal and its people, P.1-48, in. BARMA,SUKHBILAS(ED):SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN NORTH BENGAL, Pt I, 2007 New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House. Recalls the history of kinship in North Bengal. ** History-(India-West Bengal). INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 250 SEN, Amartya Development in West Bengal: Industrial strategy. TELEGRAPH, 2007(29.12.2007) Examines policy strategy of rapidly industrializing West Bengal and emphasises on need of Private investment as well as better public health care for the inclusive growth of people of state. ** Industrial development-(India-West Bengal). 251 SEN, Amartya Development in West Bengal: Policy by discussion. TELEGRAPH, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Industrial development-(India-West Bengal). -ENTERPRISES-BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING 252 RAJGOPAL, Gopi Other side of IT boom. HINDU, 2007(30.12.2007) Describes bad effects of working conditions of call centres on their employees of call centre. ** Industrial development-Enterprises-Business Process Outsourcing. ** - Keywords 38

-INDUSTRIAL POLICY-(INDIA) 253 DATTA, Tanmay Policy on industry. STATESMAN, 2007(21.12.2007) Discusses economic policies for industrial growth in India. ** Industrial development-Industrial policy-(India). -INDUSTRIES-AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY 254 ROY CHOWDHURY, Anumita Low cost, high risks. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(21.12.2007) Describes the impact of launching of Rs.1 lakh car by Tata in the market. ** Industrial development-Industries-Automobile industry. -INDUSTRIES-TEA INDUSTRY-(INDIA-ASSAM) 255 GHOSH, Ashok It takes pluck to go. STATESMAN, 2007(14.12.2007) Highlights the need to sort out tea industry's problems. ** Industrial Development-Industries-Tea industry-(India-Assam). -INDUSTRIES-WATCH INDUSTRY 256 SATYA SUNDARAM, I Watches: Good times ahead. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.14-16 Assesses the progress of Indian watch industry. ** Industrial development-Industries-Watch industry. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(CHINA-RUSSIA) 257 FERDINAND, Peter Sunset, sunrise: China and Russia construct a new relationship. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, V.83(No.5), 2007(September): P.841-867 ** International relations-(China-Russia). -(CHINA-UNITED STATES) 258 DAOJIONG, Zha Energy in Sino-American relations: Putting mutual anxiety in context. ** - Keywords 39

-(CHINA-UNITED STATES) STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May): P.491-506 Examines relations between Beijing and Washington over energy and geo-strategic matters. ** International relations-(China-United States). -(INDIA-CHINA) 259 DHAR, M.K India-China relations: Step by step advance. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(20.12.2007) ** International relations-(India-China). 260 NAMBOODIRI, Udayan Dangerous times. PIONEER, 2007(15.12.2007) Focuses on tension in South Asia region due to China's aggressive foreign policy. ** International relations-(India-China). 261 NAYAN, Rajiv Multi-polar world, but unipolar Asia. PIONEER, 2007(15.12.2007) Examines the need to review India's foreign policy towards China in view of its aggressive stand on bilateral issues. ** International relations-(India-China). 262 PARTHASARTHY, G Don't embrace China blindly. PIONEER, 2007(27.12.2007) Examines challenges to India from China and also needs for proactive Asia-Pacific policy. ** International relations-(India-China). 263 ROY, Bhaskar Chill ahead in ties. PIONEER, 2007(15.12.2007) Cautions against China's threat to regional peace. ** International relations-(India-China). -(INDIA-CHINA-RUSSIA) 264 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K Velvet divorce in China. MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.47), 2007(10.11.2007): P.11-15 ** - Keywords 40

-(INDIA-CHINA-RUSSIA) Discusses triangular relations between India, China and Russia. ** International relations-(India-China-Russia). -(INDIA-CHINA-TIBET) 265 ROY, Subroto China's India aggression. STATESMAN WEEKLY, V.99(No.45), 2007(10.11.2007): P.10 Discusses the dispute between India and China over Tibet. ** International relations-(India-China-Tibet). -(INDIA-FRANCE) 266 NARAVANE, Vaiju France for stranger ties with India. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(24.12.2007) ** International relations-(India-France). -(INDIA-PAKISTAN) 267 JASWANT SINGH Dangerous situation. PIONEER, 2007(29.12.2007) Describes the impact of violence in Pakistan on India after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. ** International relations-(India-Pakistan). -(INDIA-RUSSIA) 268 GURMEET KANWAL Indo-Russian partnership. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(25.12.2007) ** International relations-(India-Russia). 269 MENON, Raja Gorschkov at sea. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(17.12.2007) Analyses changing equations between Russia and India. ** International relations-(India-Russia). 270 MOHANTY, Deba R Seek truth from facts. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(29.12.2007) Focuses on Indo-Russia relations. ** - Keywords 41

-(INDIA-RUSSIA) ** International relations-(India-Russia). 271 SEN, Antara Dev Old buddies, new steps. WEEK, V.26(No.1), 2007(26-2.12.2007): P.16-18 Focuses on the outcomes of the meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Russian President Vladimir Putin. ** International relations-(India-Russia). 272 SIROHI, Seema Never say NYNT. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.47), 2007(19.11.2007): P.42-44 Deals with India's relations with Russia. ** International relations-(India-Russia). -(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 273 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K Lesson from Pakistan. MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.48), 2007(17.11.2007): P.9-11 Analyses the impact of US policy towards Pakistan and India. ** International relations-(India-United States). 274 DHRUVA JAISHANKAR Their India meter. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses future prospects of US-India relation which will depend on next policies of US President's. ** International relations-(India-United States). -(IRAN-UNITED STATES) 275 RIGGINS, Thomas Bush's plan for Iran. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.37-38 ** International relations-(Iran-United States). -(ISRAEL-PALESTINE) 276 AHMAD SAMIH KHALIDI Palestinian statehood not the fair solution. HINDU, 2007(14.12.2007) ** International relations-(Israel-Palestine). ** - Keywords 42

-(PAKISTAN-UNITED STATES) 277 PERLEZ, Jane Doubts engulf U.S. aid plan for Pakistan. HINDU, 2007(26.12.2007) ** International relations-(Pakistan-United States); Foreign aid. 278 ROHDE, David and OTHERS Billions wasted in Pakistan: U.S. officials. HINDU, 2007(25.12.2007) ** International relations-(Pakistan-United States); Foreign aid. -(RUSSIA) 279 BAEV, Pavel K Russia aspires to the status of `energy superpower'. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May): P.447-465 ** International relations-(Russia). -FOREIGN POLICY-(CHINA) 280 LAM, Willy Taking on the big brother: China flexes its muscle. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(24.12.2007) Analyses China's foreign policy in view of its decision to cancel port visit to Hong Kong by the US aircraft carrier. ** International relations-Foreign policy-(China). -FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA) 281 BHADRAKUMAR, M.K UPA Government must overcome fear. HINDU, 2007(27.12.2007) Critically examines UPA Government's foreign policy towards Iran and also needs to overcome US pressure. ** International relations-Foreign policy-(India). -FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES) 282 SACHS, Jeffrey, D America's militarised foreign policy. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(22.12.2007) ** International relations-Foreign policy-(United States). -FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES-ASIA-PACIFIC) 283 TOW, William T. America's Asia-Pacific strategy is out of kilter. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September 07): P.281-287 ** International relations-Foreign policy-(United States-Asia- ** - Keywords 43

-FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES-ASIA-PACIFIC) Pacific). -FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES-CUBA) 284 HAIDER, Rizvi Cuba Embargo. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) Criticises United States for imposing embargo on Cuba. ** International relations-Foreign policy-(United States-Cuba). -FOREIGN POLICY-(UNITED STATES-PAKISTAN) 285 NEHA KUMAR US dilemma over Pakistan's emergency rule. MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.48), 2007(17.11.2007): P.12-13 ** International relations-Foreign policy-(United States-Pakistan); Emergency. -INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA) 286 MALHOTRA, Inder Antony's sudden awakening. TRIBUNE, 2007(14.12.2007) Stresses the need to upgrade the infrastructure in border areas with China. ** International relations-International Boundaries-(India-China). -INTERNATIONAL WATER DISPUTE-(INDIA-CHINA) 287 MENON, M.S. China aggressive on Tibetan rivers. TRIBUNE, 2007(26.12.2007) ** International relations-International water dispute-(India- China). 288 MENON, M.S. Flood of problems. PIONEER, 2007(18.12.2007) Focuses on threat on India due to China's plan to divert Tibetan rivers to its water starved regions. ** International relations-International water dispute-(India- China). ** - Keywords 44

-NON RESIDENT INDIANS 289 KAUSHISH, Poonam I. Will PM stand up for Indians. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** International relations-Non Resident Indians. -PASSPORT AND VISAS 290 CONNOLLY, Kate East to West- EU without borders. HINDU, 2007(22.12.2007) ** International relations-Passport and Visas. 291 STAGG, Richard Welcome to a safe Britain. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(25.12.2007) States that new visa rules in Great Britain will not harm legitimate applicants. ** International relations-Passport and visas. IRRIGATION -RAIN WATER HARVESTING 292 KULWANT SINGH Rainwater harvesting and utilisation. MAN AND DEVELOPMENT, V.29(No.3), 2007(September): P.81-100 ** Irrigation-Rain Water harvesting. LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT-MANPOWER 293 KANAGA RAJA Growing Asia-Pacific labour force poses challenges. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.11-12 ** Labour and labouring classes-Employment and unemployment- Manpower. LAW AND JUSTICE -CIVIL LAW 294 ABDUL HAFIZ GANDHI Nothing un-Islamic about it. PIONEER, 2007(19.12.2007) Expresses views on Supreme Court's verdict on compulsory registration of all marriages. ** Law and justice-Civil Law. 295 AKHTAR, Shabina Tie the knot and note the tie. TELEGRAPH, 2007(19.12.2007) ** - Keywords 45

LAW AND JUSTICE -CIVIL LAW Discusses whether Supreme Court's verdict on mandatory marriage registration protect Muslim rights or create problems?. ** Law and justice-Civil law. -CRIMINAL LAW-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT 296 ARBOUR, Louise U.N. vote on the death penalty. HINDU, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Criminal Law-Capital punishment. 297 CHU, Henry Death by firing squad. TRIBUNE, 2007(24.12.2007) Analyses the debate over the renewal of capital punishment in Afghanistan. ** Law and justice-Criminal Law-Capital punishment. 298 DUTT, Anuradha Noose is good: Reasons why India need. PIONEER, 2007(27.12.2007) Discusses the circumstances of India not to follow the global campaign against the death penalty. ** Law and justice-Criminal law-Capital punishment. 299 FAIZAN MUSTAFA To kill is not to punish. STATESMAN, 2007(26.12.2007) Stresses on abolition of death penalty. ** Law and justice-Criminal law-Capital punishment. -JUDICIARY 300 PATNAIK, Pratap Judiciary introspects. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary. 301 THOMAS, Abraham Year of the judiciary. PIONEER, 2007(31.12.2007) Focuses on various judgment of the Supreme Court in 2007. ** Law and justice-Judiciary. ** - Keywords 46

-JUDICIARY-CASES PENDING 302 SHARMA, R.D Burden of backlog. TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) Critically analyses the legal system. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Cases pending. 303 SHARMA, R.D Cases piling high. STATESMAN WEEKLY, V.99(No.46), 2007(17.11.2007): P.10-11 Highlights the cases pending in the courts. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Cases pending. -JUDICIARY-COURTS-LOK ADALATS 304 DASGUPTA, Kumkum Wanted: Hearing aids. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(27.12.2007) Questions over the manner, the public hearing was conducted under Environment Impact Assessment Rules to mitigate the woes of the people affected by development projects. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Courts-Lok Adalats. -JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM 305 BASU, Nilotpal Time to apply break: Judicial overreach. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 306 DUTT, Barkha Order of the day: Judicial activism. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(15.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 307 Has judicial activism become excessive? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 308 JOIS, M. Rama Crossing the Lakshman rekha. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(17.12.2007) Analyses critically the remarks of two Judges of Supreme Court on Judicial Activism. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. ** - Keywords 47

-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM 309 KHARE, Harish Philosophy of judicial restraint. HINDU, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 310 KRISHNA IYER, V.R Of judicial activism and executive autonomy. HINDU, 2007(27.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 311 KULDIP SINGH Judges vs Judges. TRIBUNE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial activism. 312 NARIMAN, Fali S. Judges vs judges. TRIBUNE, 2007(17.12.2007) Gives opinion over remarks by two judges of Supreme Courts. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 313 SACHAR, Rajinder Judges vs Judges: Don't talk disparagingly of judiciary. TRIBUNE, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial activism. 314 SALVE, Harish Judges vs Judges: make the Constitution a living reality. TRIBUNE, 2007(22.12.2007) 6th in series. Sparks a debate on judicial activism after the court's refusal to yield political and populist compulsions. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial activism. 315 SURYA PRAKASH, A. Honour this separation. PIONEER, 2007(18.12.2007) Discusses the issue of judicial overreach and need for greater accountability of the judiciary. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. 316 VIRENDRA KUMAR Judges vs Judges. TRIBUNE, 2007(21.12.2007) Debates over 'judicial activism'. ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial activism. ** - Keywords 48

-JUDICIARY-JUDICIAL ACTIVISM 317 VISWAM, S Judicial over-reach. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Law and justice-Judiciary-Judicial Activism. -LAW-LEGAL REFORMS 318 KRISHNA IYER, V.R. Some inconvenient truths. HINDU, 2007(14.12.2007) Highlights the need of judicial reform in India. ** Law and justice-Law-Legal reforms. -LEGAL PROFESSION 319 TITUS, Diljeet Welcome legal process outsourcing. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(31.12.2007) Focuses on the growth of LPU(Legal Process Outsourcing) industry. ** Law and justice-Legal profession. MASS MEDIA 320 ALAO, Ndanusa O Poverty eradication: role of the media, P.31-41, in. PATEL, J.K(ED): STRATEGIC ASPECTS OF MEDIA TOWARDS POVERTY ERADICATION, 2nd Ed, 2007 Delhi Medha Books. ** Mass Media; Poverty. 321 BURHANUDDIN QASMI, H Muslims let down by 'Secular' media. PIONEER, 2007(22.12.2007) Questions on the integrity and credibility of media during election campaign in Gujarat. ** Mass Media. 322 GHOSE, Sagarika Seeing is believing. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 207(21.12.2007) Indicates that media was the only opponent of Narendra Modi in Gujarat. ** Mass Media. ** - Keywords 49

MASS MEDIA 323 JAITLY, Jaya When bias is passe. PIONEER, 2007(22.12.2007) Critically examines the role of media during the current Assembly elections in Gujarat. ** Mass Media. 324 RAJAH MUNAMAVA Information as a tool for poverty eradication, P.58-67, in. PATEL, J.K(ED): STRATEGIC ASPECTS OF MEDIA TOWARDS POVERTY ERADICATION, 2nd Ed, 2006 Delhi, Medha Books. Considers the potential of media to fight against poverty in Africa ** Mass media; Poverty. -FILMS-(INDIA) 325 BORPUJARI, Utpal Darker side of filmdom. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(27.12.2007) ** Mass Media-Films-(India). -FILMS-FILM FESTIVALS 326 MALIK, Amita Light, camera, inaction. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(20.12.2007) Expresses the need for good management in International Film Festival of India. ** Mass Media-Films-Film festivals. -PRESS-JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS 327 CHOWDHURY, Prasenjit Media demons as electoral heroes. Why did the media's message of demono. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Mass Media-Press-Journalism and Journalists. -PRESS-PRESS ETHICS 328 RAY, Ashis Don't gag news T.V. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(21.12.2007) Express the need of a code and regulation for electronic media. ** - Keywords 50

-PRESS-PRESS ETHICS ** Mass Media-Press-Press Ethics. 329 VAKIL, Sushil Sting to swing Modi's image. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.21), 2007(1.11.2007): P.14-15 ** Mass media-Press-Press ethics. -RADIO AND TELEVISION-BROADCASTING 330 SINGHVI, Abhishek Show must go on: Broadcast bill. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(13.12.2007) ** Mass Media-Radio and Television-Broadcasting. PARLIAMENT -(INDIA) 331 THAROOR, Shashi It's time to rethink Parliamentary system. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Parliament-(India). -LEGISLATIVE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE-(INDIA-WEST BENGAL) 332 Legislative snafu. STATESMAN, 2007(20.12.2007) Raises questions over West Bengal bureaucrats' knowledge on Secretarial Practice and procedure inview of the temporary withdrawal of bill on unorganised sector. ** Parliament-Legislative Practice and Procedure-(India-West Bengal). PETROLEUM -OIL IMPORT 333 PANT, Girijesh Energy security in Asia: Necessity of interdependence. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May): P.507-526 ** Petroleum-Oil import. -OIL PRICES 334 AIRY, Anupama What oil at $ 300? FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(14.12.2007) Deals with high rise in oil prices around the world. ** Petroleum-Oil prices. ** - Keywords 51

-OIL PRICES 335 PATHAK, Geetartha Oil price: Challenge before oil companies. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(13.12.2007) ** Petroleum-Oil prices. 336 Skidding on oil prices. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.10 ** Petroleum-Oil prices. -PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 337 MURAD ALI BAIG Don't damn diesel. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(20.12.2007) Argues over the Government's planning to ban diesel cars in Delhi. ** Petroleum-Petroleum products. POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -(INDIA) 338 BHARDWAJ, Brij Regional leaders' role important. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Politics and government-(India). -(INDIA-NORTH BENGAL) 339 RAY, Girija Narayan Politics of identity and autonomy in North-Bengal perspectives, P.243-265, in. BARMA,SUKHBILAS(ED):SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN NORTH BENGAL, Pt II, 2007 New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House. Focuses on political awareness among people in North Bengal. ** Politics and Government-(India-North Bengal). -(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 340 SHANKAR, Kalyani Son rises in the South. PIONEER, 2007(21.12.2007) Discusses about the dynastic politics in Tamil Nadu. ** Politics and government-(India-Tamil Nadu). ** - Keywords 52

-(PAKISTAN) 341 TARIQ ALI Pakistan: The aftermath. TELEGRAPH, 2007(30.12.2007) Argues that US assumptions on Pakistan are based on distorted and overstated facts. ** Politics and government-(Pakistan). -(TURKEY) 342 MUSTAFA AYOIN Turkey remains secular. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Politics and government-(Turkey). -(UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) 343 EHTESHAMI, Anoushiravan and WRIGHT, Steven Political change in the Arab oil monarchies: from liberalization to enfranchisement. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, V.83(No.5), 2007(September): P.913-932 ** Politics and Government-(United Arab Emirates). -CASTE POLITICS 344 MEHRA, Ajay K Violence within, politics without. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(12.12.2007) Expresses concern over danger of society divide because of rampant social and political violence. ** Politics and government-Caste politics. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS 345 HALL, John Human rights. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(22.12.2007) Exposes human rights violation in United States. ** Politics and government-Civil and Political rights-Human rights. 346 HEMANT KUMAR Make human rights a movement. TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Civil and Political rights-Human Rights. 347 SEN, Sankar Out with it ! STATESMAN, 2007(25.12.2007) ** - Keywords 53

-CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-HUMAN RIGHTS Condemns torture and ill treatment to obtain any information or confession as a violation of human rights. ** Politics and Government-Civil and political rights-Human Rights. -CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS-RIGHT TO INFORMATION 348 SOUMITRA MOHAN Strengthen the mechanism: Right to Information Act. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Civil and Political rights-Right to information. -COALITION POLITICS 349 SHAHID SIDDIQUE Game of alliances requires new rules. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Coalition politics. 350 SINGHVI, Abhishek Coalition dharma: Work in progress. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Coalition politics. -FEDERAL RELATIONS 351 GUPTA, Janak Raj Redesigning Centre-State ties. TRIBUNE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Federal relations. -FORMS OF STATE-DEMOCRACY 352 BHAMBHRI, C.P At last, a true democracy. PIONEER, 2007(27.12.2007) Applauds the role of Supreme Court and Election Commission in reviving democracy in India. ** Politics and Government-Forms of state-Democracy. -FORMS OF STATE-PRESIDENTIAL FORM 353 THAROOR, Shashi India should switch to Presidential system. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Forms of State-Presidential form. ** - Keywords 54

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT 354 RACHMAN, Gideon Five events that have defined 2007. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(23.12.2007) Highlights 5 events of world politics. ** Politics and government-Political development. -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(AFGHANISTAN) 355 MEHTA, Ashok K. Afghanistan on the brink. PIONEER, 2007(26.12.2007) Discusses political development of Afghanistan. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Afghanistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BANGLADESH) 356 VERGHESE, B.G. Critical weeks ahead. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(27.12.2007) Analyses the complex politics of Bangladesh in view of forth coming elections. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Bangladesh). 357 VERGHESE, B.G. Critical weeks ahead in B'desh. TRIBUNE, 2007(31.12.2007) Deals with dangers in political scenario of Bangladesh. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Bangladesh). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CUBA) 358 USBORNE, David Castro hints he may quit. TRIBUNE, 2007(22.12.2007) Speculates over Cuba's next leader. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Cuba). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 359 Mid-term poll unavoidable and desirable. MONTHLY COMMENTRY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October, 2007): P.3-5 ** Politics and government-Political development-(India). ** - Keywords 55

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA) 360 SUBRAHMANYA, K. National polity: Pendulum swings. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(India). 361 VISWAM, S. Electoral prospects. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(28.12.2007) Analyses the impact of Gujarat election on national politics. ** Politics and government-Political development-(India). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-GUJARAT) 362 DASGUPTA, Swapan Larger than life. TELEGRAPH, 2007(14.12.2007) Focuses on Narendra Modi and Gujarat assembly election. ** Politics and government-Political development-(India-Gujarat). 363 GANGULI, Bodhisatva In the grip of political schizopherenia. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(14.12.2007) Focuses on Narendra Modi and Gujarat's political scenario. ** Politics and government-Political development-(India-Gujarat). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-JAMMU AND KASHMIR) 364 NAYAR, Kuldip Return to 1952, solve Kashmir. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(India-Jammu and Kashmir). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) 365 BHANUEJ, N Face of deceit. WEEK, V.26(No.1), 2007(26-2.12.2007): P.36-37 Exposes Deve Gowda's game of brinkmanship that causes political chaos in Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(India-Karnataka). 366 S.M New secularist. JANATA, V.62(No.40), 2007(28.10.2007): P.4-5 ** - Keywords 56

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-KARNATAKA) Deals with political development of Karnataka. ** Politics and Government-Political development-(India-Karnataka). 367 UPADHYA, Ramakrishna Political game of musical chairs. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(28.12.2007) Analyses political drama of coalition formation and withdrawal of support played by political parties in Karnataka during the year 2007. ** Politics and government-Political development-(India-Karnataka). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(INDIA-TAMIL NADU) 368 VENKATARAMANAN, K. Bitter enemies, natural allies. PIONEER, 2007(23.12.2007) Analyses the relationship between Tamil Nadu coalition partners DMK and PMK. ** Politics and government-Political development-(India-Tamil Nadu) -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(IRAQ) 369 HOWARD, Michael Now, Iraqis are tacking back the streets. HINDU, 2007(21.12.2007) Reflects social harmony between Shia and Sunnis in Iraq. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Iraq). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAPAN) 370 HOGG Chris Who is in charge of Japan? DECCAN HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) Comments on political scenario of Japan. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Japan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALAYSIA) 371 SURYANARAYANA, P.S. Malaysia at the crossroads. HINDU, 2007(25.12.2007) Discusses political development in Malaysia. ** - Keywords 57

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MALAYSIA) ** Politics and government-Political development-(Malaysia). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MYANMAR) 372 LEVESQUE, Julian Lesser known player in a Burma year. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) Draws attention of International Community towards the ethnic crisis in Myanmar. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Myanmar). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(NEPAL) 373 GHIMIRE, Yubraj New deaf for Nepal? INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(26.12.2007) Focuses on recent developments in Nepal. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Nepal). 374 GHOSE, Arabinda Nepali Maoists playing truant. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(Nepal). 375 GHOSE, Arabinda Riddle wrapped in mystery: Nepal Maoists. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political Development-(Nepal). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 376 AKBAR, M.J. Blind faith. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) Describes impact of assassination of Benazir Bhutto on politics of Pakistan and its implications for India. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 377 BHASKAR, C. Uday Pakistan's heart of darkness. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(29.12.2007) Examines the reasons that caused the death of Benazir Bhutto and also explains the steps now taken by the Pakistan govt. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 58

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 378 DUA, H.K. It's only limited democracy, Pak army retains control. TRIBUNE, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 379 GARSHMAN, Carl Finding a way back. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(31.12.2007) Reviews the situation in Pakistan after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 380 HARRISON, Selig S Over to uncle sam. WEEK, V.26(No.1), 2007(26-2.12.2007): P.52-53 Examines USA's influence on the Pakistan's politics. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Pakistan). 381 HUSAIN HAQQANI Alone in his labyrinth. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(19.12.2007) Focuses on Pervez Musharraf and Pakistan's political scenario. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 382 JOHN, Wilson Musharraf vs civil society. PIONEER, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 383 PARTHASARATHY, G Fair election not possible. PIONEER, 2007(13.12.2007) Contradicts the claim of any possibility of an impartial election in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political development-(Pakistan). 384 PARTHASARATHY, G. It's almost out of control. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(29.12.2007) Describes law and order situation in Pakistan. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan); Law and order. 385 PURI, Rajinder Pakistan's future. STATESMAN WEEKLY, V.99(No.45), 2007(10.11.2007): P.11 ** Politics and Government-Political development-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 59

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 386 SEEMA, Mustafa Meltdown. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(29.12.2007) Analyses political situation in Pakistan in view of assassination of Benazir Bhutto, growing terrorism and intervention of United States. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 387 SHARMA, Ashok Musharraf's future: Kayani's role crucial. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(13.12.2007) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Pakistan). 388 SREEDHAR Pakistan: repeat of 1971? MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.48), 2007(17.11.2007): P.7-8 Compares the present development of Pakistan with 1971. ** Politics and Government-Political development-(Pakistan). 389 SUBRAHMANYAM, K. He still calls the shots. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(18.12.2007) States that real power is still in hands of Musharraf despite lifting of emergency. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 390 SUBRAMANIAM, Nirupama Pakistan civil society takes on mission impossible. HINDU, 2007(12.12.2007) Focuses on civil protest in favour of ousted judges in Pakistan. ** Politics and Government-Political development-(Pakistan). 391 TARIQ ALI Pakistan in despair. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(29.12.2007) Analyses political implications of assassination of Benazir Bhutto for politics in Pakistan. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). 392 TARIQ ALI What the PPP must do now. HINDU, 2007(29.12.2007) Describes the future prospects of Pakistan People Party after the murder of Benazir Bhutto. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). ** - Keywords 60

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(PAKISTAN) 393 THAKUR, Ramesh Implications of Benazir Bhutoo assassination. HINDU, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(Pakistan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RUSSIA) 394 ETKIND, Alexander Communist party without communism. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(27.12.2007) Deals with political scenario in Russia. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Russia). 395 HIATT, Fred Just what is Putin afraid of ? TRIBUNE, 2007(26.12.2007) Criticises Putin's policies against his political opponents. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Russia). 396 Spot the President. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(19.12.2007) Criticises Vladimir Putin's bid to remain in power in Russia. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Russia). 397 VAVRA, Andrei Putin plots life as Prime Minister. PIONEER, 2007(20.12.2007) Examines the prospect of Dmitry Mahadev in the Presidential elections in Russia. ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Russia). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(SOUTH AFRICA) 398 PETA, Basildon Two power centres now in South Africa. TRIBUNE, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political development-(South Africa). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(TAIWAN) 399 FAHEY, Michael Taiwanese politics gets interesting again. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September, 07): P.275-280 Focuses on the political development of Taiwan inview of ** - Keywords 61

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(TAIWAN) forthcoming Presidential election in the country. ** Politics and government-Political development-(Taiwan). -POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(UKRAINE) 400 HARDING, Luke Tymoshenko returns as Ukraine Premier. HINDU, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Politics and Government-Political Development-(Ukraine). -POLITICAL LEADERS 401 BHARDWAJ, Brij Is Indian politics heading for generation change. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.20), 2007(15.10.2007): P.15-16 ** Politics and Government-Political leaders. -POLITICAL PARTIES 402 BHARDWAJ, Brij UPA and left should use pause for rethinking. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.20), 2007(15.10.2007): P.32-34 ** Politics and Government-Political parties; Foreign policy. 403 DESAI, Meghnad Lauh Purush and Gandhi baba. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(18.12.2007) Welcomes the idea of a understanding between Congress and BJP as it is necessary for security, economic growth and efficiency of delivery. ** Politics and government-Political parties; BJP. 404 RAJ, J Felix Secularists all. STATESMAN, 2007(31.12.2007) Examine the game played by political parties in the name of secularism. ** Politics and Government-Political parties. -POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP 405 ABDUL HAFIZ LAKHANI Gujarat's election: Modi vs RSS: Challenge for BJP. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.13-14 ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 406 BHATTACHARJEE, Shibas Implication of Gujarat pools. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(29.12.2007) ** - Keywords 62

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJP ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 407 DHAR, M.K. In revival mode: BJP's PM candidate. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 408 GANGULY, Amulya BJP's real face: Fallout of Modi's victory. STATESMAN, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 409 GOPAL GURU and BALASHANKAR, R Will Advani's nomination help BJP? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP. 410 KHURANA, J.P. Should Modi's victory worry BJP leadership. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 411 MISHRA, Dina Nath Advani is the man. PIONEER, 2007(16.12.2007) Welcomes Advani's selection for Prime Ministerial candidate from BJP. ** Politics and government-Political parties-BJP. 412 SABA NAQVI, BHAUMIK Iron age ahoy? OUTLOOK, V.47(No.48), 2007(26.11.2007): P.16-18 Examines whether Advani is new president of BJP or not. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-BJP. 413 SETHI, Lalit Is the BJP losing or gaining ground. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.22), 2007(15.11.2007): P.19-20 ** Politics and Government-Political parties-BJP. 414 SUJIT KUMAR PURUSETH Advani and BJP's future. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Politics and Government-Political parties-BJP. -POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS 415 BARMAN, Abheek How to spoil a party. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(27.12.2007) ** - Keywords 63

-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESS Analyses Congress Party's prospects in other states after Gujarat verdict. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-Congress. 416 IMTIAZ AHMAD Wake up call for Congress. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) Needs to introspect in Congress party after Gujarat verdict. ** Politics and government-Political parties-Congress. 417 NAYAR, Kuldip Congress soft-Hindutva is destroying pluralism. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political parties-Congress. -POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI 418 BHAMBHRI, C.P Challenges on the red road. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(29.12.2007) Focuses on political ideologies of Communist party and also indicates the position of CPI(M) in active politics or in UPA Government. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-CPI; Political philosophy and ideologies. -POLITICAL PARTIES-CPI(M) 419 ARUN KUMAR Nandigram and the Left's decline. TRIBUNE, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Politics and government-Political parties-CPI(M). 420 BASU, Uday Electoral arithmetic. STATESMAN, 2007(20.12.2007) Highlights the CPI(M)'s two pronged strategy to foil the political game of LF junior partners. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-CPI(M). -POLITICAL PARTIES-FOREIGN PARTIES-(AFRICA) 421 Change of guard in ANC. HINDU, 2007(20.12.2007) Shows the emphatic victory of Zacob Zuma, Deputy President of the African National Congress over Thabo Mbeki, the party President in ** - Keywords 64

-POLITICAL PARTIES-FOREIGN PARTIES-(AFRICA) the election of Party office. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-Foreign parties- (Africa). 422 GUMEDE, William Zuma's victory may trigger ANC breaks up. HINDU, 2007(20.12.2007) Examines stunning victory of Zacob Zuma as the party President. ** Politics and Government-Political parties-Foreign parties- (Africa). -POLITICAL PARTIES-FOREIGN PARTIES-(CHINA) 423 DICKSON, Bruce, J Future of China's party's state: Party is far from over. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September): P.243-245 ** Politics and Government-Political parties-Foreign Parties- (China). 424 GILLEY, Bruce Democrats will emerge. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September): P.245-247 Analyses future prospect of Chinese Communist Party (CCP). ** Politics and Government-Political parties-Foreign Parties- (China). -POLITICAL PARTIES-LEFT PARTIES 425 SUBRAHMANYAM, K. Left has much to lose. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(26.12.2007) Analyses the prospects of Left parties in forthcoming elections. ** Politics and government-Political parties-Left parties. -POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND IDEOLOGIES-GANDHISM 426 OOMMEN, T.K Eternal relevance of Gandhi. JANATA, V.62(No.40), 2007(28.10.2007): P.10-13 ** Politics and Government-Political philosophy and ideologies- Gandhism. -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-NAGALAND) 427 CHAKRABORTY, Sanat K. New hope for Nagas. PIONEER, 2007(15.12.2007) ** - Keywords 65

-POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(INDIA-NAGALAND) Welcomes declaration of ceasefire among separatist faction in Nagaland. ** Politics and government-Political struggles-(India-Nagaland). -POLITICAL STRUGGLES-(SRI LANKA) 428 SURYANARAYAN, V. Explaining Prabhakaran's persistent defiance. HINDU, 2007(21.12.2007) Presents the abstract of LTTE supreme Prabhakaran's speech on Heros Day on November27, 2007. ** Politics and government-Political struggles-(Sri Lanka). -STATES REORGANISATION 429 UPRETY, Ajay Divide and woo. WEEK, V.26(No.1), 2007(26-2.12.2007): P.20-22 Discusses Mayawati's plan to divide Uttar Pradesh into three states, Poorvanchal, Bundelkhand and Harit Pradesh. ** Politics and Government-States Reorganisation. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 430 GILL, K.P.S. Promises, but no delivery. PIONEER, 2007(22.12.2007) Examines the implications in the implementation of Government schemes. ** Public administration. 431 MINOCHA, O.P. Revamping the role of Government as regulator. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July- Sept, 07): P.398-408 ** Public administration. -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS 432 GUHA ROY, Jay Tilak Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Right to Information: Critical review. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July-Sep, 07): P.558-570 ** Public administration-Administrative reforms. ** - Keywords 66

-ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS 433 HOTA, P.C. Administrative reforms in the era of liberalisation and globalisation: Need for change of mindset of civil servants. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July- Sept, 07): P.356-360 ** Public administration-Administrative reforms. 434 PALANITHURAI, G. Needed reforms at grass roots. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July-Sep, 07): P.496-575 ** Public administration-Administrative reforms. 435 VEERAPPA MOILY, M. Administrative reforms in India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July-Sep, 07): P. 337-345 ** Public administration-Administrative reforms. -ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS-(INDIA-HARYANA) 436 SIWACH, Raj Kumar Reforming the system. TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) Gives suggestion for ensuring good governance in Haryana. ** Public administration-Administrative reforms-(India-Haryana). -CIVIL SERVICES 437 KAPUR, Ashok Indian federalism in peril. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(26.12.2007) Highlights importance of IAS officers in maintaining Federal structure of Country's Administration. ** Public administration-Civil services. -CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY 438 BHUSNURMATH, Mythili May the best man/women win. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(23.12.2007) Discusses about the recruitment of bureaucrats in financial sectors as chairperson. ** Public administration-Civil services-Bureaucracy. 439 JOGINDER SINGH Eating its cake and having it too. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.21), 2007(1.11.2007): P.34-35 ** - Keywords 67

-CIVIL SERVICES-BUREAUCRACY Examine the amendments made in IAS(Cadre) Rules, 1954, which allows officers to take up assignments outside Government. ** Public administration-Civil services-Bureaucracy. -CIVIL SERVICES-PAY COMMISSION 440 HOTA, P.C. Sixth Central Pay Commission: Problems and prospects. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, Vol.5(No.3), 2007(July- Sep, 07): P.586-594 ** Public administration-Civil services-Pay Commission. -CORRUPTION-SCAMS 441 HERDENIA, L.S. Govt-Oppn stand-off in M.P. Assembly. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(23.12.2007) Exposes involvement of Chief Minister and his wife in Dumper scam in Madhya Pradesh. ** Public administration-Corruption-Scams; Dumper scam. -CORRUPTION-SCAMS-OIL FOR FOOD SCAM 442 THAKUR, Ramesh Oil for food scandal: Fault not with U.N. HINDU, 2007(26.12.2007) Give details about Oil for food scam. ** Public administration-Corruption-Scams-Oil for food scam. -E GOVERNANCE 443 MISHRA, D.S. E-governance as a reform strategy for combating corruption in delivery of public services. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July-Sep, 07): P.361-375 ** Public administration-E governance. -LAW AND ORDER 444 THIMMAPPA, M.S. Violence: A psychological viewpoint. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(16.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order. ** - Keywords 68

-LAW AND ORDER-(INDIA) 445 BHONSLE, Rahul K. Map of a country under threat. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Focuses on the Chief Ministers conference held to review the security situation in the country. ** Public administration-Law and order-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-(IRAQ) 446 DEHGHANPISHEH, Babak Civil war on campus. NEWSWEEK, V.150(No.20), 2007(12.11.2007): P.30 Highlights Shia-Sunni war in Baghdad University. ** Public administration-Law and order-(Iraq). -LAW AND ORDER-(UNITED STATES) 447 RAGHAVAN, R.K. Weapons of mass destruction. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(18.12.2007) Expresses concern over safety of Indians residing in United States due to its failed gun control mechanism responsible for frequent violent incidents. ** Public administration-Law and order-(United States). -LAW AND ORDER-CRIME AND CRIMINALS 448 SAHNI, Ajai Maoists thumb their nose. PIONEER, 2007(19.12.2007) Expresses concern on jailbreak incident by Maoist in Chhattisgarh. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Crime and criminals. -LAW AND ORDER-CYBER CRIME 449 BHATTACHARJEE, Subimal Netting the cyber criminal. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Public Administration-Law and order-Cyber crime. ** - Keywords 69

-LAW AND ORDER-INTERNAL SECURITY 450 HALAN, Y.C Stronger policing vital for security. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(30.12.2007) Deals with internal security of India. ** Public administration-Law and order-Internal security. -LAW AND ORDER-POLICE 451 RAGHAVAN, R.K. Rising violent crime. FRONTLINE, Vol.2(No.20), 2007(6/19.10.2007): 105-106 Stresses upon the need for community based policing to combat crime ** Public administration-Law and order-Police. 452 REJALI, Darius Five myths about torture and interrogation. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Public Administration-Law and order-Police. -LAW AND ORDER-PRISONS 453 JOGINDER SINGH Jails can't wait to be broken. PIONEER, 2007(31.12.2007) Draws attention on pitiable condition of Indian prisons. ** Public administration-Law and order-Prisons. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM 454 NAYAR, Kuldip Terrorism rearing its head. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.3-4 ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism. -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 455 JOGINDER SINGH Terror must be fought jointly. PIONEER, 2007(17.12.2007) Advocates for a federal investigating agency to combat against terrorism. ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(India). ** - Keywords 70

-LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(INDIA) 456 MEYER, Josh Lashkar terror threat goes global. TRIBUNE, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(India). 457 UPRETI, Deepak K. Terror spread as govt sleeps. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(India). 458 WILSON JOHN Shadow looms large. PIONEER, 2007(18.12.2007) Indicates that situation regarding internal security has only worsened due to new breed of terrorists. ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(India). -LAW AND ORDER-TERRORISM-(PAKISTAN) 459 Bhaskar, C. Uday Hot spot Charsadda. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(25.12.2007) Expresses concern over suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Charsadda, Pakistan. ** Public Administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(Pakistan). 460 DHAR, M.K Terrorists remain entrenched despite Pakistan army action. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.21), 2007(1.11.2007): P.31-33 ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(Pakistan). 461 NAQVI, M.B. Long shadow: Taliban in Pakistan. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(25.1.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(Pakistan). 462 RAMAR, B. Jihad comes to Mush's door. PIONEER, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(Pakistan). 463 SOOD, Vikram Tolerating terror. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Terrorism-(Pakistan). -LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS 464 DUTTA, Ambrish Naxals gain upper hand in Jharkhand. TRIBUNE, 2007(21.12.2007) ** - Keywords 71

-LAW AND ORDER-VIOLENCES AND DISORDERS ** Public administration-Law and order-Violences and disorders. 465 KHERA, P.N. Why is Naxalism on the rise. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Violences and disorders. 466 Maoists gaining ground. PIONEER, 2007(23.12.2007) Exposes the failure of government to combat Maoism. ** Public administration-Law and order-Violences and disorders. 467 MEHRA, Ajay K. Naxal taming, without success. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Public administration-Law and order-Violences and disorders. 468 NANDY, Vaskar Naxalite movement: ethnic divide, P.171-182, in. BARMA,SUKHBILAS(ED):SOCIO-POLITICAL MOVEMENT IN NORTH BENGAL, Pt I, 2007 New Delhi, Global Vision Publishing House. ** Public administration-Law and order-Violences and disorders. -LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 469 ASLAM, M Democracy and civic education: A South Asian perspective, P.60-74, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 470 ASLAM, M Towards empowering Gram Sabha, P.25-32, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 471 BANDYOPADHYAY, D Panchayats and democracy in India: Elites versus dalits, P.30-49, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 472 BIJU, M.R Panchayati Raj Institutions in India: The Kerala Experience, P.88- 111, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 ** - Keywords 72

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 473 CHOWDARY, T.H Participatory village governance in India, P.312-137, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 474 DEKA, Satyendra Prasad Assam Panchayat Act, 1994. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. 475 DEVENDRA BABU, M Decentralised planning in India: A case study in Karnataka, P.179- 202, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 476 GURAPPA NAIDU, Y Grassroots democratic institutions in India: Need for reforms, P.178-184, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 477 JAIN, S.P Participation, decentralised planning and Panchayati Raj in India: A review, P.75-90, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 478 JAIN, S.P Size and area of gram panchayat in India, P.74-87, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 479 JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN Rejuvenating republic through local governments, P.18-29, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 480 JAYARAMAIAH, N Financial status of Panchayati Raj Institutions: A study in Karnataka, P.243-264, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, ** - Keywords 73

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 481 KASHYAP, Subhash K Institutionalisation of grassroots governance in India, P.1-17, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 482 LAKSHMANA SWAMY, G General view of Panchayats and municipalities in Andhra Pradesh: Some managerial challenges, P.174-178, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public Administration-Local Self Government. 483 MAHI PAL Decentralised planning and Panchayati Raj in India-Provisions and practice: Some evidences, P.117-131, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 484 MATHEW, George Panchayats in India: One step forward, P.109-116, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 485 MATHUR, Kuldeep Effective decentralisation in India: A continuing process of reform, P.265-269, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 486 MATHUR, P.C De-planning and decentralised governance: The anachronicity of the 73rd Amendment Act in the LPG marketisation of the Indian economy, P.64-73, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 487 MD. NAZRUL ISLAM Decentralised governance, transparency and accountability: Empirical evidence from West Bengal, P.156-177, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** - Keywords 74

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 488 NARAYANASAMY, S People's participations at the grassroots levels in India: A pillar of sustainable development, P.45-63, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 489 PALANITHURAI, G Role of caste groups in new panchayati raj system: A case analysis of Tamil Nadu, P.91-108, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 490 PALANITHURAI, G Where panchayats are heading: Field notes from Tamil Nadu, P.138- 151, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 491 Panchayat polls. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(16.12.2007) Focuses on forthcoming panchayat polls in Assam. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 492 PATNAIK, Karunakar Devolution of powers to Panchayati raj institutions in India: An overview P.51-59, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 493 PRADEEP NARAYANAN Village Panchayat and the state: MNC negotiations, P.203-215, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 494 PRASAD, Rajiv Ranjan Participatory planning for decentralised governance in India, P.112 133, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. ** - Keywords 75

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 495 RANBIR SINGH Grassroots democracy in Haryana: Field observations, P.185-206, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 496 REDDY, M Gopinath and BANDHI, Madhusudana Status of Panchayati Raj Institutions(PRIs) in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka: A Comparison, P.152-173, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 497 SETHI, Sitakanta Determinant's of people's participation in decentralised planning and development, P.220-236, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 498 SHIV RAJ SINGH Reforms for empowerment of Panchayati Raj bodies. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, V.53(No.3), 2007(July-Sep, 07): P.516-530 ** Public administration-Local self government. 499 SIVARAM, P Devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions with special reference to rural health care in Gujarat: A field enquiry, P.140- 155, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 500 SREE KUMAR, S.S Women empowerment through Panchayati Raj Institutions: A study P.207-219, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.II, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 501 SRIVASTAVA, J.C Citizens charter: A crying need for implementation, P.233-236, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. 502 TANDON, Rajesh Governance of democracy, P.237-239, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, ** - Keywords 76

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Public administration-Local Self Government. PUBLIC HEALTH 503 SETH, Suhel Brands that heal. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.124 Reveals the success of branded health care. ** Public health. -DISEASES 504 D'Costa, Lillian Mental illness as disability. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(24.12.2007) ** Public health-Diseases. -DISEASES-TUIBERCULOSIS 505 BOBBY RAMAKANT Effective TB control needed. STATESMAN, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Public health-Diseases-Tuiberculosis. -DOCTORS 506 SAHA, Kunal Medical negligence and doctors bashing. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(26.12.2007) Creiticises laws imposed in Andhra Pradesh regarding harsh penalty on assaulting Doctors or nurses. ** Public health-Doctors. -DRUGS-NARCOTIC DRUGS 507 SHARMA, Anjali Drug trafficking undermines Guinea-Bissau peace: UN. STATESMAN, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Public health-Drugs-Narcotic Drugs. -POLLUTION-AIR 508 DASGUPTA, Surjit Diesel is fine for Delhi. PIONEER, 2007(17.12.2007) ** - Keywords 77

-POLLUTION-AIR Demands for a better fuel quality to reduce the pollution on Delhi roads. ** Public health-Pollution-Air. RELIGION 509 ZAHEER ALI Stop subsidising religion. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Religion. -RELIGION AND STATE 510 MADSEN, Richard China's confounding religious revival. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September 07): P.288-295 Religion and State, first in a series. ** Religion-Religion and State. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM 511 ASGAR ALI ENGINEER Islam and inter faith engagement. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.15-19 ** Religion-Religious faith-Islam. 512 TAHIR MAHMOOD Islam is not just about rituals. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(18.12.2007) Portrays Islam as a religion full of basic human virtues. ** Religion-Religious faith-Islam. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-ISLAM-HAJ 513 SABIR NISHAT Muslims and the Haj. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Religion-Religious faith-Islam-Haj. -RELIGIOUS FAITH-RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM 514 PANT, Manoj Tackling religious fundamentalism. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Religion-Religious faith-Religious Fundamentalism. ** - Keywords 78

RURAL DEVELOPMENT -(INDIA-ANDHRA PRADESH) 515 SWAMINATHAN,S ANKLESARIA AIYER Empowerment through self-help-groups, P.104-135, in. DEEPA NARAYAN AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK, 2007 Washington DC, The World Bank. ** Rural development-(India-Andhra Pradesh). -(INDIA-RAJASTHAN) 516 MEENA, Ramamurti Housing and rural development in Rajasthan: Implementation of Indira Awas Yojana: An evaluation, P.224-232, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Rural development-(India-Rajasthan). -(PAKISTAN) 517 RASMUSSEN, Stephen E Scaling up rural support programmes in Pakistan, P.136-168, in. DEEPA NARAYAN AND GLINSKAYA, ELENA(ED): ENDING POVERTY IN SOUTH ASIA: IDEAS THAT WORK, 2007 Washington,DC, the World Bank. ** Rural development-(Pakistan). -RURAL BANKING 518 SUBBIAH, A. and SELVAKUMAR, M. Regional rural banks of India: An overview. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.33-34 ** Rural development-Rural Banking. -RURAL ELECTRIFICATION 519 GULATI, Archana G "Sanchar-Kiran" an initiative towards use of solar energy for rural telephone connectivity. KURUKSHETRA, V.55(No.12), 2007(October): P.19-24 ** Rural development-Rural electrification; Solar energy. -RURAL EMPLOYMENT 520 AIYAR, Yamini Happy tale from the states. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(27.12.2007) Assesses the successful implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. ** Rural development-Rural Employment. ** - Keywords 79

-RURAL EMPLOYMENT 521 BANDYOPADHYAY, D Betrayal ! MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.47), 2007(10.11.2007): P.4-6 Focuses on the implementation of (National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme). ** Rural development-Rural employment. -RURAL FINANCE 522 PATEL, Amrit Rural financial institutions in India touching the lives in millions. KURUKSHETRA, V.55(No.12), 2007(October): P.3-14 ** Rural development-Rural finance. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT-(ISRAEL-PALESTINE-UNITED 523 POWER, Jonathan Israel's foot in mouth. STATESMAN, 2007(14.12.2007) Deals with United States national intelligence estimate on Iran's nuclear development programme. ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear Development-(Israel Palestine-United States). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT 524 GURMEET KANWAL Non-proliferation. STATESMAN, 2007(13/14.12.2007) 2 parts. Criticises Western countries for using non proliferation treaty for maintaining weapon supremacy. ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear disarmament. 525 OBERG, Jan Need for nuclear abolition. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear disarmament. -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) 526 KARNAD, Bharat Permanent nuclear hobble. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** - Keywords 80

-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR POLICY-(INDIA) Expresses views on the nuclear safeguards agreement between India and International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear policy-(India). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 527 ANSER KIDWAI `Deal' in perspective. NATION AND WORLD, V.14(No383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.9-10 Discusses Indo-US nuclear deal. ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 528 BHARGAVA, G.S Doctor in distress. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.33-34 Examines PM Manmohan Singh's situation on nuclear deal controversy. ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States); Prime Minister. 529 BIDWAI, Praful Politics beyond the N-Deal crisis: new alignments in offing. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.3-5 ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States); Political parties. 530 DEEPAK SINGH Nuclear deal very important for developing nations. INDIAN OBSERVER, V.47(No.20), 2007(15.10.2007): P.27-28 ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 531 DOGRA, Bharat Why the Indo-US 123 agreement should be firmly opposed. MAINSTREAM, V.45(No.47), 2007(10.11.2007): P.23-24 ** Science and technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 532 PILOT, Sachin Nuclear deal: Realisation of our growing strength. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(31.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 533 RAJA, D. N-deal a draft from CMP. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). ** - Keywords 81

-ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(INDIA-UNITED STATES) 534 SANGHVI, Vijay Meltdown on nuclear deal. TRIBUNE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 535 SIROHI, Seema Get a half-life. OUTLOOK, V.47(No.48), 2007(26.11.2007): P.30-32 Deals with the progress on nuclear deal. ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). 536 SRINIVASAN, M.R. Can the impasse on the nuclear deal be broken? HINDU, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(India- United States). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(IRAN-UNITED STATES) 537 DADWAL, Shebonti Ray Iran stand off: Repercussions for the global oil market. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May 2007): P.527-551 ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(Iran- United States). -ATOMIC ENERGY-NUCLEAR RELATIONS-(NORTH KOREA-UNITED STATES) 538 ARMSTRONG, Charles K. North Korea takes on the world. CURRENT HISTORY, V.107(No.701), 2007(September 07): P.263-267 Examines the impact of North Korea's nuclear bargain on world politics. ** Science and Technology-Atomic energy-Nuclear relations-(North Korea-United States). -BIOTECHNOLOGY 539 GANDHI, G.P. Biotechnology in India: Recent developments. FACTS FOR YOU, V.28(No.1), 2007(October 2007): P.17-18 ** Science and Technology-Biotechnology. -BRAIN DRAIN 540 PRABHAT PANKAJ Are we ready for reverse brain drain? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(15.12.2007) ** - Keywords 82

-BRAIN DRAIN ** Science and technology-Brain drain. -ELECTRONICS-COMPUTERS-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 541 Informed economy. FINANCIAL EXPRESS, 2007(17.12.2007) Discusses how the use of information technology use will boost India's growth. ** Science and Technology-Electronics-Computers-Information Technology. -ELECTRONICS-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 542 ZINDAL, S.N. India's software edge. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(25.12.2007) Evaluate development of India's software industries. ** Science and Technology-Electronics-Information Technology. -METEOROLOGY-ENVIRONMENT 543 JAGMOHAN Friends of the Earth. STATESMAN, 2007(29.12.2007) Discusses about the climate change at Bali Conference. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Environment. -METEOROLOGY-ENVIRONMENT-GLOBAL WARMING 544 DEKA, Trilokya Globality of climate change. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(29.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Environment-Global warming. -METEOROLOGY-GLOBAL WARMING 545 ANIRUDH G.R. Attitude to ecological conservation. HINDU, 2007(16.12.2007) Stresses on importance of much needed methodology for ecological conservation. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. ** - Keywords 83

-METEOROLOGY-GLOBAL WARMING 546 Balancing act. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(17.12.2007) Highlights the key features of climate change talks held at Bali. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 547 BANDYOPADHYAY, Ajeya and GANGULY, Amrita Climate change challenges. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 548 CHELLA RAJAN, Sudhir Pyrrhic victory in Bali. HINDU, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses the outcome of Bali summit on climate change. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 549 Climate consensus. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) Deals with climate change conference at Bali. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 550 Consensus on climate. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(17.12.2007) Deals with climate change talks held at Bali. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 551 DAS, Sudhansu R Global warming: an extension of global greed. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 552 DESAI, Nitin Road from Bali. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(20.12.2007) Deals with global warming. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 553 Disappointment at Bali. BUSINESS STANDARD, 2007(17.12.2007) Highlights the outcome of climate change talks held at Bali. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 554 Drawing up Bali road map tough. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** - Keywords 84

-METEOROLOGY-GLOBAL WARMING Focuses on differences between developed and developing countries on Climate change conference in Bali. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 555 FRIEDMAN, Thomas When you can't take it. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(22.12.2007) Expresses concern over USA's role in Bali Summit on climate change. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 556 GHOSH, Prodipto Environmental Balihoo. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Points out towards EU and USA's apathy on environmental crisis shown at the Bali conference on climate change. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 557 JAGMOHAN Roadmap to nowhere. PIONEER, 2007(24.12.2007) Discusses the failure of Bali Conference held to deal with the consequences of global warming. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 558 JANARDHAN, Meena Mideast: Producers and victims of fossil fuels. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses how the largest exporter of fossil fuels-Middle East caught in the bind of global warming. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 559 JAYALAKSHMI, K. Time to think different and be tough with polluters. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(23.12.2007) Stresses on need for comprehensive policy to fight global warming. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 560 KELLY, Annie Winds of climate change. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 561 MACAN-MARKAR, Marwaan U.S. herded into consensus: Climate change. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. ** - Keywords 85

-METEOROLOGY-GLOBAL WARMING 562 MAHESHWARI, Vivek Global warming- the real culprits. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 563 MISHRA, Jaideep Integrated policy benefit all. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(25.12.2007) Focuses on an international policy for global warming. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 564 PACHAURI, R.K Let's go beyond Bali. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) Emphasises on the role of India to take lead in combating global warming. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 565 PATER, Urjit R. Bali climate: Not all gloomy. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(19.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 566 PROMODE KANT Global warming and India's responsibility. HINDU, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 567 SALMAN HAIDAR Roadmap in Bali. STATESMAN, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses the outcomes of United Nations Conference on climate change held at Bali. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 568 SAMUEL, Cooshalie Extreme climate risk. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(17.12.2007) Expresses concern over extreme climate change due to global warming ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 569 Saving the climate at Bali. HINDU, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 570 SHARAN, H.N. Climate change: India's policy hotchpotch. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(20.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. ** - Keywords 86

-METEOROLOGY-GLOBAL WARMING 571 SRINIVAS, K. and VASHIST, Sanjay Has Bali yielded anything significant? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(19.12.2007) Debates on the outcome of talks on climate change in Bali. ** Science and Technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 572 STIGLITZ, Joseph Controlling emission effectively. ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(15.12.2007) Demands for a comprehensive programme for controlling emission. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 573 SWAMI SANDARSHANANANDA Nature avenging angel. STATESMAN, 2007(15.12.2007) Draws attention towards melting of many islands due to global warming. ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 574 TONNESSON, Stein Case for a proactive Indian and Chinese approach to climate change and energy security. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, V.31(No.3), 2007(May): P.417-445 ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. 575 ZAREMBO, Alan Focus of climate meeting questioned. TRIBUNE, 2007(14.12.2007) ** Science and technology-Meteorology-Global warming. -NATURAL CALAMITIES-DISASTER RELIEF 576 BRUMMITT, Chris Three year after Tsunami. PIONEER, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Natural calamities-Disaster relief. -SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH 577 GANGULY, Ashok Blue sky for the future- R&D cannot make up for the lack of original discoveries. TELEGRAPH, 2007(27.12.2007) ** Science and Technology-Scientific and Industrial research. ** - Keywords 87

SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -BACKWARD CLASSES-RESERVATION POLICY 578 EMMANUAL, Dominic Dalit Christians too need reservations. TRIBUNE, 2007(25.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Backward classes-Reservation policy. 579 SAYED SHAHABUDDIN Reservations for Muslims. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.20-23 ** Social policy and planning-Backward classes-Reservation policy; Minorities. -BACKWARD CLASSES-SCHEDULED TRIBES 580 BHATTACHARJEE, Arijit Status of Adivasis in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Backward classes-Scheduled Tribes. 581 BORODOLOI, Utpal ST status and aspects of tribalism. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(26.12.2007) Argues over inclusion of some tribes in Scheduled Tribes. ** Social policy and Planning-Backward classes-Scheduled tribes. 582 Demand for ST. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(13.12.2007) Focuses on Adivasis of Assam demanding status of Scheduled Tribes. ** Social policy and planning-Backward classes-Scheduled Tribes. 583 DUTTA, Anubhav Politics of Balkanisation in Assam. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(11.12.2007) Expresses concern over politics behind recent clashes in Assam between local people and Adivasis. ** Social policy and planning-Backward classes-Scheduled Tribes. 584 End to tribalism: All Gujjars can't get ST status. PIONEER, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses the recommendations of Justice Jasraj Chopra Committee's report on the Gujjar Community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. ** Social policy and planning-Backward classes-Scheduled Tribes. 585 SETHI, Lokpal Not another scheduled tribe. PIONEER, 2007(23.12.2007) ** - Keywords 88

-BACKWARD CLASSES-SCHEDULED TRIBES Discusses the issue of demand of scheduled tribe status by Gujjar community. ** Social policy and Planning-Backward classes-Scheduled tribes. -CHILD WELFARE 586 SARASWAT, Ritu Where does the child stand? SOCIAL WELFARE, V.54(No.8), 2007(November): P.30-33 Needs to review Government's schemes for child education. ** Social policy and planning-Child welfare; Education and development. -CHILD WELFARE-(IRAQ) 587 LORIMER, Doug Iraqi children worse off since US invasion. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.380), 2007(1.10.2007): P.33 ** Social policy and Planning-Child welfare-(Iraq). -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD ABUSE 588 AVINASH KUMAR and PANDEY, Virendra Nath Child abuse and the law. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.54(No.8), 2007(November): P.9-12 ** Social policy and planning-Child welfare-Child abuse. -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD LABOUR 589 BURRA, Neera Child labour: It's a reality tale. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Child welfare-Child labour. 590 KHANDELWAL, Ashok Scrap the Child Labour Act of 1986. HINDU, 2007(23.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Child welfare-Child labour. -CHILD WELFARE-CHILD TRAFFICKING 591 VALLELY, Paul Burma's girls victims of China's policy. TRIBUNE, 2007(24.12.2007) Discusses the repercussions of China's one child birth control policy in view of the trafficking of Burmese girls to China as a child brides. ** Social policy and planning-Child welfare-Child trafficking. ** - Keywords 89

-CHILD WELFARE-JUVENILE DELINQUENCY 592 KAR, Devi Hark, the alarm bells are ringing. TELEGRAPH, 2007(27.12.2007) Points at a few possible reasons for the spurt of crimes committed by children in schools and rues the lack of research based information and guidance. ** Social policy and Planning-Child welfare-Juvenile delinquency. 593 KARLEKAR, Hiranmay Have gun, will shoot. PIONEER, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses various reasons behind the increasing violence tendency among school going children in view of the recent killings of a school bay in Gurgaon. ** Social policy and planning-Child welfare-Juvenile Delinquency. 594 SANYAL, Ishita When the cup of rug brims over. TELEGRAPH, 2007(27.12.2007) Examines the psychological aspect of growing crimes among the school going children. ** Social policy and Planning-Child welfare-Juvenile Delinquency. 595 SHUKLA, Rakesh Inside the mind of the bully. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(24.12.2007) Discusses psychodynamic causes behind the rise in aggression among the adolescents. ** Social policy and planning-Child welfare-Juvenile Delinquency. -ETHNIC AND NATIONAL GROUP 596 KHOR, Martin UN victory for` indigenous peoples'. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.39-40 ** Social policy and planning-Ethnic and national group. -MINORITIES 597 ABDI, S.N.M Muslim anger in Bengal. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(24.12.2007) Suggests CPI(M) to take positive steps for the welfare of Muslims Community in the States. ** Social policy and planning-Minorities; Islam. ** - Keywords 90

-MINORITIES 598 AKBAR, M.J Wake up call in West Bengal from Muslim voters. NATION AND THE WORLD, V.14(No.383), 2007(16.11.2007): P.7-8 Focuses on reservation for Muslims in West Bengal. ** Social policy and planning-Minorities. 599 KULKARNI, Sudheendra When there'll be no Indian left behind. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(23.12.2007) Examines special privileges given to minorities. ** Social policy and Planning-Minorities. 600 RAHIM ABDUR Muslims: The divide within. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) Describes plight of Muslims of Andhra Pradesh and the invisible divide between Muslim elite and poor Muslims since independence. ** Social policy and Planning-Minorities. -RACIAL DISCRIMINATION 601 BOWRING, Philip Malaysia's social compact is fraying. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(15.12.2007) Discusses the problems of ethnic Indian's in Malaysia. ** Social policy and Planning-Racial discrimination. 602 DUTT, Barkha Brown man's burden. HINDUSTAN TIMES, 2007(22.12.2007) Reflects West's prejudices against Ratan Tata's bid for Jaguar. ** Social policy and Planning-Racial discrimination. 603 RAJENDRA ABHYANKAR Walking the Malaysian tightrope. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(14.12.2007) Urges India to maintain bilateral relations with Malaysia. ** Social policy and planning-Racial discrimination. ** - Keywords 91

-SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONDITIONS 604 PATHAK, Sriparna Analysing protracted social conflict. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(21.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Social change and conditions. -SOCIAL PROBLEM-PROSTITUTION 605 AARTI New Vistas. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(25.12.2007) Discusses about the Ujjawala schemes for rehabilitation and rescue of sex workers. ** Social policy and Planning-Social problem-Prostitution. 606 DUTTA, Subhabrata Trafficking of women and children. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.54(No.8), 2007(November): P.6-8 ** Social policy and planning-Social Problem-Prostitution. -SOCIAL PROBLEMS-DOWRY 607 SHABINA AKHTAR Rumpus over the dowry death law. TELEGRAPH, 2007(26.12.2007) ** Social policy and planning-Social problems-Dowry. -SOCIAL SECURITY-OLD AGE SECURITY 608 NANDY, Raj Maintenance Bill: a parents view. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(31.12.2007) Discusses maintenance of parents a senior citizens bill, 2007. ** Social policy and planning-Social security-Old age security. 609 PHILIP, A.J. Law not a substitute for social security: Welfare of the aged. TRIBUNE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Social security-Old age security. -SOCIAL SERVICES 610 KHURSHEED BANO Footprints of social work in the soil of Kashmir. SOCIAL WELFARE, V.54(No.6), 2007(September): P.15-16 ** Social policy and planning-Social services. ** - Keywords 92

-SOCIAL SERVICES-NGOS 611 NAIR, Ajai and SHAH, Parmesh Self help works. TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(27.12.2007) Assesses the role of self-help groups in ensuring food security for poor people. ** Social policy and planning-Social services-NGOs; PDS. -WOMEN 612 NIKAM, N. Niranjan Women role reversal. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(28.12.2007) Analyses impact of IT boom in country in role of women in Indian society. ** Social policy and Planning-Women. 613 RAO, Radhakrishna End female foeticide. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(22.12.2007) ** Social policy and Planning-Women. 614 RAVINDER KAUR Our disappearing daughters cost us. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(22.12.2007) Examines how the increasing incidents of female foeticides have created societal crisis in Haryana. ** Social policy and Planning-Women. 615 SHARMA, Kalpana Unrecognised heroines. HINDU, 2007(16.12.2007) Applauds Mukta Jodia for being the first recipient of the Chingari Award for women against corporate crime. ** Social policy and Planning-Women. -WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION 616 BLAIR, Cheri There must be life after death. DECCAN CHRONICLE, 2007(30.12.2007) Describes in detail the plight of widows in India and Nepal. ** Social policy and Planning-Women-Social condition. ** - Keywords 93

-WOMEN-SOCIAL CONDITION 617 GHOSH, Anindita World of their very own: religion, pain, and subversion in Bengali homes in Nineteenth Century, P.191-222, in. GHOSH, ANINDITA(ED): BEHIND THE VEIL, 2007 Uttarakhand Permanent Black. Describes women's social conditions in Bengal. ** Social policy and planning-Women-Social condition. 618 SARKAR, Tanika Wicked widows: Law and faith in Nineteenth Century public sphere debates, P.83-115, in. GHOSH, ANINDITA(ED): BEHIND THE VEIL, 2007 Uttarakhand Permanent Black. ** Social policy and planning-Women-Social condition; Law. -WOMEN-WOMEN IN POLITICS 619 MAHI PAL Dalit women sarpanchs and decentralised democracy in Haryana:Malady and remedy, P.216-223, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Social policy and Planning-Women-Women in politics. 620 MOHINI GIRI, V Empowering women politically? P.134-139, in. SUNDAR RAM D(ED): DYNAMICS OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE IN INDIA, V.I, 2007 New Delhi, Kanishka Publishers. ** Social policy and planning-Women-Women in politics. TOURISM -TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA) 621 GUBBI, Sanjay Need to encourage and regulate wildlife tourism. DECCAN HERALD, 2007(17.12.2007) ** Tourism-Tourism policy-(India). 622 MUKHERJEE, Dhurjati High growth potential in tourism. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(23.12.2007) Gives an emphasis on the development of tourism in India. ** Tourism-Tourism policy-(India). ** - Keywords 94

-TOURISM POLICY-(INDIA-NORTH EAST) 623 DUTTA CHOUDHURY, R. Promoting tourism in North East. ASSAM TRIBUNE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Tourism-Tourism policy-(India-North East). TRANSPORTATION 624 BANERJI, Suman In the name of pollution. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(21.12.2007) Analyses the impact of Delhi government's decision to ban diesel cars. ** Transportation. -AIR TRANSPORT 625 MAMA, Harmuz P. What future for Air India? ECONOMIC TIMES, 2007(18.12.2007) Focuses on expected challenges during post merger of Indian Airlines and Air India. ** Transportation-Air transport. -AIR TRANSPORT-AIRPORT 626 JOSHI, Rakesh North Block Vs Mayawati. BUSINESS INDIA, No.774, 2007(5-8.11.2007): P.44 Examines the hurdles in Greater Noida airport project. ** Transportation-Air transport-Airport. -RAIL TRANSPORT 627 Can the railways sustain the turn around. MONTHLY COMMENTARY ON INDIAN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, V.49(No.3), 2007 (October): P.22-24 ** Transportation-Rail transport. 628 DASGUPTA, Shibani Railways need intensive perking up. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(28.12.2007) ** Transportation-Rail Transport. ** - Keywords 95

-RAIL TRANSPORT-METRO RAILWAY 629 ADITHYAN, E.M. Metro rail impasse. CENTRAL CHRONICLE, 2007(18.12.2007) ** Transportation-Rail transport-Metro railway. UNITED NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS -UN AGENCIES-WORLD BANK 630 GAIHA, Raghav Beyond agriculture. INDIAN EXPRESS, 2007(20.12.2007) Discusses the recommendations of World Development Report 2008. ** United Nations and International organisations-UN agencies-World Bank. -UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY 631 CAPDEVILA, Gustavo United Nations: Civil society wants partnership. NATIONAL HERALD, 2007(24.12.2007) Focuses on the 23rd General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs recently held in Geneva. ** United Nations and International Organisations-UN General Assembly; NGOs. URBAN DEVELOPMENT -CITY AND TOWN PLANNING-(INDIA-DELHI) 632 DUTT, Anuradhu Making a mess of Delhi. PIONEER, 2007(13.12.2007) Discusses the development policies of Delhi Government. ** Urban development-City and town planning-(India-Delhi). -HOUSING 633 SHAILAJA CHANDRA Death of colonies. PIONEER, 2007(27.12.2007) Shows the anger of Resident's Welfare Associations against the commercial use of residential area. ** Urban development-Housing. ** - Keywords 96

YOUTH AFFAIRS

-STUDENT UNREST 634 MOOKERJEE, Debraj East West, a heady mix. PIONEER, 2007(16.12.2007) Discusses the issue of violence among students in view of shootout at a Gurgaon school. ** Youth affairs-Student unrest. 635 SRIVASTAVA, Pallavi Kids minds? TIMES OF INDIA, 2007(16.12.2007) Expresses concern over growing instances of stress, aggression and anger among children. ** Youth affairs-Student unrest. -STUDENT UNREST-(INDIA-HARYANA) 636 Guns in schools. PIONEER, 2007(13.12.2007) Expresses concern over coping western culture among our young generation inview of shooting incident in a Gurgaon school. ** Youth affairs-Student unrest-(India-Haryana). ** - Keywords 97