Parliamentary DocumentationVol.XLVI               1-15 September, 2020        No.17

AGRICULTURE -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

MAHAPATRA, Richard1.Let's not cheer, not yet.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.58.

Deals with the growth in agriculture sector during Covid-19 Pandemic in India.**Agriculture-Agricultural Production; Kharif Crops.

-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCHSURESH, N. S. and ARJUN SHANKER2.

How much is zero ?DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.56-57.

Analyses the applicability of zero budget natural farming in various agro-climatezones across India.**Agriculture-Agricultural Research; Paddy Farming.

-AGRICULTURAL TRADEZIYA US SALAM3.

Ordinances 'anti-farmers'.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.60-61.

Criticises the three ordinances passed by the Central government duringlockdown regarding the marketing of agriculture produce.**Agriculture-Agricultural Trade; Ordinances; Agricultural Prices; AgriculturalProduction.

-FARMS AND FARMERSAMIT RAHUL4.

Shrinking farms, vanishing farmers.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.39-40.

Shows concern over various challenges faced by Indian farmers due toshrinking farm size, climate change, diminishing returns etc.**Agriculture-Farms and Farmers; Farmers’ Distress.

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JAKHAR, Vikas5.Doubling farmers' income.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.16-21.

Discusses about the strategies towards doubling farmers' income.**Agriculture-Farms and Farmers; Rural Economy; Farmers’ Income.

-FORESTS AND FORESTRY-WILD LIFEGHAI, Rajat6.

From where did the tiger come ?DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.50-52.

Analyses the arrival of tigers in India.**Agriculture-Forests and Forestry-Wild Life; Tigers.

-SERICULTUREGHONMODE, S. V.7.

Fogging system: A boon for Indian farmers ?THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.44-46.

Discusses the benefits of fogging system for silkworm houses in India.**Agriculture-Sericulture; Silkworm.

BIOGRAPHIES -POLITICAL LEADERS-MUKHERJEE, PRANAB

BANERJEE, Rabi8.Man for all seasons.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.36-38.

Throws light on the political career of Former President Pranab Mukherjee.**Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.

HUMRA QURAISHI9.On the passing away of the former President of India, Dr. Pranab Mukherjee.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Pays rich tribute to former President of India, Dr. Pranab Mukherjee.**Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab; Politician.

SALMAN KHURSHID10.Consensus builder.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.58-60.

Pays rich tribute to former President Pranab Mukherjee.**Biographies-Political Leaders-MUKHERJEE, Pranab.

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COMMERCE -INTERNATIONAL TRADE

MURTHY, Sachidananda11.Stand at ease.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.7.

Highlights World Bank's decision to suspend its Ease of Doing Business indexfor 2018 and 2020.**Commerce-International Trade; Ease of Doing Business.

-INTERNATIONAL TRADE-(INDIA-UNITED STATES)MATHEW, Joe C.12.

Policy: Willing partners.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.14-18.

Anticipates about the Free Trade Agreement between India and United States.**Commerce-International Trade-(India-United States); Free Trade Agreement.

COMMUNICATIONS -SOCIAL MEDIA

BORUAH, Ranjit Kr.13.Adverse impact of social media on children.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.47-49.**Communications-Social Media; Child Psychology.

COMPANY AFFAIRS AND MANAGEMENT -COMPANIES FINANCE-SHARE MARKET

PRATAP, Anita14.Assets, imagined and real.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.55.

Deals with future impact of use of Artificial Intelligence in share market.**Company Affairs and Management-Companies Finance-Share Market; WallStreet.

-COMPANIES TAKEOVERARUN, M. G.15.

Future of Indian retail.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.6-8.

Discussion on the acquisition of future group by RIL in the retail market.**Company Affairs and Management-Companies Takeover; MultinationalCorporations; RIL; Retail Trade.

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CONSTITUTION AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -CITIZENSHIP

NAIR, Preetha16.Shaheen shines on.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.36; 38; 40.

Deals with protestors planning to resume Shaheen Bagh protest after things getbetter amidst Covid-19 Pandemic.**Constitution and Constitutional Law-Citizenship; Illegal Immigrants; IndianMuslim.

ECONOMIC GROWTH -(INDIA)-REGIONAL IMBALANCE

SAIDAPUR, Sharanappa17.Regional imbalances in India: Myth and Reality.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.32-38.

Discusses different dimensions of regional disparities in the world in general andIndia in particular.**Economic Growth-(India)-Regional Imbalance; Per Capita Income; BackwardStates.

-ECONOMIC CRISIS-(INDIA)ARUN, M. G. and Others18.

Economy is sick.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.34-43.

Focuses on the need for targeted policy interventions to rebuild a post-COVIDeconomy.**Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India).

PUNJ, Shwweta19.Measure of a lockdown.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.10-11.

Shows concern over the economic crisis in India amid pandemic.**Economic Growth-Economic Crisis-(India); GDP; Inflation.

EDUCATION -CAMPUS VIOLENCE

BHATTACHARYA, Snigdhendu20.Campus showdown.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.18.

Highlights vandalised Visva Bharati campus property by Santiniketan's localresidents over decision to build a wall around campus ground.**Education-Campus Violence; Visva Bharati University; Kolkata.

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-DISABLED EDUCATIONSATAPATHY, Sankalpa21.

Attitudinal barriers in education : Experiences of Women with disabilities inOdisha.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.56-63.

Analyses the different attitudes faced by women with disabilities encounter intheir educational endeavours.**Education-Disabled Education; Women.

-EDUCATION POLICY-(INDIA)22.

In the wilderness.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.7-8.

Review the new National Education Policy 2020.**Education-Education Policy-(India); Education System.

DIWAKAR, D. M.23.Aggressive privatization may accentuate exclusion further.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Analyses the National Education Policy 2020.**Education-Education Policy-(India).

GHOSH, Abhijit24.Implication of National Education Policy 2020 on school education: A dissection.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Criticises the National Education Policy 2020 that approved without having anydiscussion in Parliament.**Education-Education Policy-(India); Schools.

LEKHI, Meenakshi25.Improving learning competence.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.19.

Praises National Education Policy for its innovative features.**Education-Education Policy-(India); NEP.

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PRASAD, Madhu26.At the mercy of the market.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.4-8.

Examines the scope of privatization in the education system on envasiges in theNational Education Policy 2020.**Education-Education Policy-(India); Education System.

SADGOPAL, Anil27.Decoding the agenda.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.9-13.

Critically reviews the National Education Policy 2020.**Education-Education Policy-(India); Online Education.

-EXAMINATIONDASGUPTA, UMA MAHADEVAN28.

Cost of a lost opportunity.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.15.

Raises concern over to conduct the IIT-JEEE and NEET 2020 exams duringCOVID period.**Education-Examination; Education System; Higher Education.

-ONLINE EDUCATIONPRAKASH KUMAR29.

E-class of 2020.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.42-44; 46; 48; 50;52.

Highlights the survey on online education amidst coronavirus lockdown in India.**Education-Online Education; Coronavirus; Pandemic; Toluna.

-SECONDARY EDUCATIONSARKAR, Sujan30.

Experiences of the first-generation learners in secondary education.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.41-43.

Studies the experiences of students in secondary education whose parents orguardians have not attended the secondary level of school and did not completethe formal primary school of education.**Education-Secondary Education; Illiterates; Poor.

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-UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONDATTA, Romita31.

Not just another wall.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.16-17.

Draws attention towards ongoing tussle between Trinamool Congress and BJPon the issue of construction of a boundary wall around the Visva BharatiUniversity's ground which is the part of " Poush Mela", an iconic cultural fair.**Education-University Administration; Higher Education; Visva Bharati CentralUniversity; Campus Violence.

ELECTIONS -ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS-(BIHAR)

SRIVASTAVA, Amitabh32.Man for all seasons.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.48-50.

Deals with political strategy for upcoming Bihar assembly elections.**Elections-Assembly Elections-(Bihar); Coalition Government.

ENERGY -ENERGY POLICY-(INDIA)

KHOSLA, Radhika and DUBASH, Navroz K.33.Rethinking India's energy policy : Development challenge around multipleobjectives.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.38-44.

Draws attention towards the India's energy strategy to deals with long-standingenergy supply.**Energy-Energy Policy-(India).

ENVIRONMENT -NATURAL CALAMITIES-FLOODS

34.Recurring flood disasters.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.8.

Needs to reduce the adverse impacts of floods by long-term solutions.**Environment-Natural Calamities-Floods.

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FINANCE -BANK FRAUDS

ADHIKARI, Anand35.Finance: Fintechs face RBI red flag.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.40-44.

Emphasises on the need for stringent measures by RBI to penalise wrongdoersin Fintechs'.**Finance-Bank Frauds; Reserve Bank of India; NBFC; Financial Technology.

-PUBLIC EXPENDITURENIRBHAY KUMAR36.

Infra falters.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.20-31.

Shows concern over curb in public expenditure on infrastructure amidstcoronavirus pandemic.**Finance-Public Expenditure; Investments.

-TAXATIONMONDAL, Dipak37.

Fixing AAR.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.34-37.

Deals with the dispute related to Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) on Goodsand Services Tax in Karnataka and Rajasthan.**Finance-Taxation; Goods and Services Tax.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT -AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

BANERJI Sumant38.Industry: Stuck in reverse gear.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.52-57.

Deals with the impact of coronavirus lockdown on automobile industries in India.**Industrial Development-Automobile Industry; Lockdown.

-FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRYSAXENA, Jagdeep39.

Food processing: Potential driver of agri-business.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.22-26.

Highlights impact of food processing industries on industrial growth in ruralareas.**Industrial Development-Food Processing Industry; Rural Economy; Farmers'Income; Food Preservation.

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-PUBLIC SECTORDINESH ABROL and THOMAS FRANCO40.

Time to revitalise the public sector.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.26-29.

Deals with the privatisation of public sector.**Industrial Development-Public Sector.

-SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIESGAUTAM, Harender Raj41.

MSMEs-The catalyst of development.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.39-44.

Highlights the government initiatives for the growth and development of MSMEsector.**Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries; Micro, Small and MediumEnterprises; Rural Economy.

KHOSLA, Renu42.Atmanirbharta: The magic of rebuilding micro business.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.38-39.**Industrial Development-Small Scale Industries; Self Reliant India.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS -(INDIA-IRAN)

KUMARI SAROJ and OJHA, Anil K.43.India-Iran relations in the new millennium.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.17-20.

Throws light on the bilateral relations between India and Iran.**International Relations-(India-Iran); Economic Relations; Chahbahar Port.

-(INDIA-JAPAN)BARU, Sanjaya44.

Our man in Tokyo.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.55.

Discusses the harmonious bilateral relations between India and Japan underPrime Minister Shinzo Abe.**International Relations-(India-Japan).

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-(INDIA-PAKISTAN)CHENGAPPA, Raj45.

Bombmaker of Pulwama.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.19-29.

Discusses the inside story of how the National Investigation Agency cracked ablind case and exposed how the bombmaker guided by Pakistan-basedhandlers was the lynchpin of the Pulwama attack.**International Relations-(India-Pakistan); Pulwama Attack.

-FOREIGN POLICY-(INDIA)KHUSHNAM, P. N.46.

India in the Post-COVID 19 world order.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.11-12.

Aspires for the powerful role to be played by India to lead the world post Covid-19.**International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India); Globalisation; Easternisation.

MOHAMMAD AMIR47.Economic challenges of India's foreign policy.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.13-16.

Emphasises on the need for India to involve more in world economic trade.**International Relations-Foreign Policy-(India); World Economic Trade; ForeignTrade.

-INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARIES-(INDIA-CHINA)DOGRA, Bharat48.

Five important questions about India-China conflict.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).**International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China).

JOHN CHERAIN49.Fragile truce.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.85-87.

Draws attention towards India and China's border disputes badly effect on theeconomies of both countries.**International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China); EconomicRelations.

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JOHN CHERIAN50.Time for talks.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.64-68.

Deals with recent India and China conflict in the Galwan valley.**International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China).

MEERA SHANKAR and AJAY SHANKAR51.India must leverage its market to force China to settle border issue amicably.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Gives view on India's import dependency and trade relation with China afterGalwan valley clash.**International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China); InternationalTrade Relations.

SEBASTIAN, N.52.Intrusions and violation of LAC in India-China border.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.22-25.

Seeks the need to defined borderline to control the tension and clashes betweenIndia and China.**International Relations-International Boundaries-(India-China).

LABOUR AND LABOURING CLASSES -LABOUR LEGISLATION

SUNDAR, K. R. Shyam53.Critiquing the industrial relations code bill, 2019.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.45-48.

Examines the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019.**Labour and Labouring Classes-Labour Legislation; Industrial Relations.

-MIGRANT LABOURMISRA, Satwik54.

Empowering migrants.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.33-38.

Focuses on the need to increase the utility of migrant labours returning to theirvillages due to the COVID-19.**Labour and Labouring Classes-Migrant Labour.

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SAJWAN, Raju55.Hills are coming alive.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.14-17; 19-20.

Deals with the large numbers of reverse migration from cities to various districtin Uttrakhand states due to Covid-19 pandemic.**Labour and Labouring Classes-Migrant Labour; Rural Employment.

SINGH, S. K. and Others56.Reverse migration of labourers amidst COVID-19.ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY (MUMBAI), V.55(No.32-33),2020(8.8.2020): P.25-29.**Labour and Labouring Classes-Migrant Labour; Coronavirus; Migration.

LAW AND JUSTICE -CRIMINAL LAW

MAYUR SURESH57.Criminal neglect.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.19.

Criticises re-evaluation of criminal law amid pandemic.**Law and Justice-Criminal Law; Judicial Reforms.

-SUPREME COURTMISHRA, Soni58.

Two tweets and a storm.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.27.

Shows concern over Supreme Court judgement on Prashant Bhushan's tweetmade against functioning of the judiciary in India.**Law and Justice-Supreme Court; Judgement; Contempt of Court.

YADAV, Puneet Nicholas59.Supreme stalemate.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.12.

Highlights punishment awarded to lawyer Prashant Bhushan by Supreme Courtagainst his tweets posted in social media.**Law and Justice-Supreme Court; Judgement; Contempt of Court.

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MASS MEDIA -JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISTS

SHARMA, Ashutosh60.Region of unfreedom.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.72-74.

Discusses the new media policy in Jammu and Kashmir.**Mass Media-Journalism and Journalists; Press and State; Media Ethics.

MINES AND MINERALS -COAL

RAJALAKSHAMI, T. K.61.Against all reason.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.79-81.

Raises controversy over the Union government decision to auction 41 coalblocks and open the coal sector for commercial mining.**Mines and Minerals-Coal; Mining; Privatisation of Mines; Coal Mining.

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT -FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

YELLAPPA, Sangeeta62.Coalition governments in India: Political perspective.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.26-31.

Studies the rise of Indian coalition government and also assesses the working ofcoalitions at the centre from 1989 to 2004.**Politics and Government-Forms of Government; Coalition Government; PostElection Alliances.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(ASSAM)DEKA, Kaushik63.

Waning scent of saffron.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.55-57.

Deals with the current political scenario of Assam.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Assam).

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(BIHAR)JHA, Giridhar64.

Bollywood tragedy for Bihar.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.22; 24.

Analyses the impact of Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case on Bihar AssemblyElections, 2020.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Bihar); Assembly Elections.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(CHINA)BHARTENDU KUMAR SINGH65.

Knowing the Chinese PLA.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Discusses the role PLA in politics of China.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(China); People's LiberationArmy (PLA).

SHEEL BHADRA KUMAR66.Systematic victimization of the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province of China.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Discusses the development, problem and plight faced by Uyghurs in Xinjiang.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(China); Minorities.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(JAMMU AND KASHMIR)BHAKTO, ANANDO67.

Silent rage.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.71-73.

Deals with the current scenario of Jammu and Kashmir after one year ofabrogation of Article 370 and 35A.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir).

MOAZUM MOHAMMAD68.Political pushback.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.7-8.

Deals with the political development in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogationof Article 370, 35A and shows the commitment of the political parties leaders tothe restoration of these articles.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir).

NASEER GANAI69.Breaking radio silence.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.14.

Highlights the release of Farooq Abdullah and signing of joint statement thatdescribed abrogation of Article 370 as unconstitutional.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir);Political Detention.

ZULAFQAR AHMED70.Abrogation of article 370 came at a high cost.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.36), 2020(22.8.2020).**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Jammu and Kashmir);Constitutional Development; Article 370.

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-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(LADAKH)AHUJA, Namrata Biji71.

War without arms.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.16-18.

Emphasises on the socio-political development of Ladakh, a newly formedUnion Territory of India.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Ladakh); Buddhist.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(MADHYA PRADESH)NORONHA, Rahul72.

Lone ranger's battle for pride.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.37), 2020(14.9.2020): P.12-13.

Deals with the current political scenario of Madhya Pradesh during upcoming by-elections.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Madhya Pradesh); ByElections.

-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT-(RAJASTHAN)RAJALAKSHMI, T. K.73.

Over to assembly.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.67-70.

Deals with political crisis in Rajasthan.**Politics and Government-Political Development-(Rajasthan); Congress.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-BJPVENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN74.

Offence as defence.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.14-16.

Analyses the BJP's rhetoric in case of China issue and the COVID crisis.**Politics and Government-Political Parties-BJP.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-CONGRESSDEKA, Kaushik75.

Dead letter day.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.30-33.

Deals with the issues raised by a group of Congress leaders to party PresidentSonia Gandhi.**Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress.

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MISHRA, Soni76.Family comes first.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.26; 28-29.

Highlights the commotion in Congress party after leakage of letter seekingsweeping reforms in the party.**Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress; Media Leak.

YADAV, Puneet Nicholas77.Grand central name calling.OUTLOOK (NEW DELHI), V.60(No.16), 2020(7.9.2020): P.30; 32; 34.

Highlights letter signed by top Congress party members seeking strong centralleadership in the party.**Politics and Government-Political Parties-Congress; Leadership.

-POLITICAL PARTIES-RSSSRIVASTAVA, Arun78.

RSS steadily moving towards creation of Hindu rashtra.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.36), 2020(22.8.2020).**Politics and Government-Political Parties-RSS; Hinduism.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION -CYBER CRIME

AHUJA, Namrata Biji79.Year of bugs.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.14-16.

Highlights public privacy issues which arised due to use of various surveillancetools used by government during coronavirus pandemic in India.**Public Administration-Cyber Crime; Surveillance; Privacy; Cyber Security.

-LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT-PANCHAYATSJAYASHREE and BIRADAR, Vijayalaxmi80.

Role of Panchayat development officers in Karnataka.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.59-61.

Discusses occupational stress faced by Panchayat Development Officers indifferent villages in Karnataka.**Public Administration-Local Self Government-Panchayats.

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-PRISONSTRIVEDI, Divya81.

Tinderbox prisons.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.48-50.

Shows concern over a number of prisons across India emerged as COVID-19hotspots.**Public Administration-Prisons; Coronavirus.

-SMUGGLINGPAUL, Cithara82.

Reversal of fortunes.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.24-25.

Discusses the problems faced by Kerala government due to seizure of goldconsignment at Kerala airport.**Public Administration-Smuggling; UAE Consulate.

-WASTE MANAGEMENT83.

Only 35% cities partially segregate waste at source.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.12.

Highlights Swach Survekshan 2020 report, which declares poor status of Indiancities on segregating waste at source.**Public Administration-Waste Management; Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban.

PUBLIC HEALTH -DISEASES

MAYA JOHN84.How the poor die.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.42-47.

Examines the existing parameters of disease monitoring.**Public Health-Diseases; Health Care Facilities.

-DISEASES-CORONAVIRUSBANERJEE, Rabi85.

Not there yet.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.50.

Highlights Covid-19 scenario in Kolkata.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic.

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DEVULAPALLI, Rahul86.Hoping against hope.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.53.

Analyses the spread of Covid-19 infection in Hyderabad.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic.

JAISWAL, Pooja Biraia87.Newer targets.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.48-49.

Throws light on the status of Covid-19 infection in Mumbai city.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic; Maharashtra.

KOHLI, Namita88.Metros vs microbe.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.46-48.

Analyses the spread of Covid-19 from metropolitan cities to other parts of India.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Metropolitan Cities.

NANADAKUMAR, Prathima89.Cautious optimism.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.51.

Praises high recovery rate and low mortality of Covid-19 infection in Bengaluru.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic.

PAL, Asish Kumar and SENGUPTA, Atanu90.Mental distress in a pandemic world-A view from an Indian village.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.38), 2020(5.9.2020).

Analyses the psychological impact of COVID-19 on people in remote rural areasof India.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Rural Health; Survey.

PANDEY, Kiran and SENGUPTA, Rajit91.Now money decides lives.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.44-45.

Shows concern over the anticipated repurcussions on mortality rate due to badlyeffected economy by Covid-19 Pandemic in India.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Economic Crisis; GDP.

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RAJALAKSHMI, T. K.92.Gloating in defeat.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.39-41.

Criticises the government's strategy to control the spread of COVID-19infections.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Functions of Government.

RAMACHADRAN, R93.Far from herd immunity.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.34-38.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Public Health System.

SUBRAMANIAN, Lakshmi94.Proceeding with caution.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.37), 2020(13.9.2020): P.53.

Shows concern over the alarming death rate due to Covid-19 infection inChennai.**Public Health-Diseases-Coronavirus; Pandemic; Tamil Nadu.

-DRUGSJISHNU, Latha95.

US officials urge to override Gilead patent.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.48.

Deals with the dispute between pharma company Gilead and US governmentover patent of remdesivir, a drug against Covid-19.**Public Health-Drugs; Diseases-Coronavirus; Patent.

-HOSPITALSVENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN and SHEETAL P. SINGH96.

COVID ventilators: Who cares ?FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.51-53.

Raises controversy over the violations of rules and norms for the procurement ofventilators funded by the government.**Public Health-Hospitals; Medical Equipment; Ventilators.

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-NUTRITIONPANDEY, Kundan97.

Left to starve.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.22; 24.

Shows concern over probable impact of the coronavirus lockdown onmalnutrition in India.**Public Health-Nutrition; Malnutrition; Poverty; Pandemic; Hunger.

-PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY-(UNITED NATIONS)LAKSHMI, G.98.

UN response to COVID-19.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.7-10.

Focuses on the role of United Nations as a contributor to contemporary globalhealth governance.**Public Health-Public Health Policy-(United Nations); Pandemic.

-SANITATIONNORONHA, Rahul99.

Clean sweap.INDIA TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.45(No.36), 2020(7.9.2020): P.14-15.

Highlights Indore got top rank again in Union government's Swachh Survekshan2020 national rankings for cities.**Public Health-Sanitation; Survey.

-VACCINETHOMAS ABRAHAM100.

Vaccine race.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.9-13.

Deals with the research being taken worldwide to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 and also focuses on India's efforts to developing the vaccine for it.**Public Health-Vaccine; Coronavirus; Medical Research.

RELIGION -CHRISTIANITY

ZIYA US SALAM101.Christians as target.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.58-59.

Raises concern over the rise of cases of violence against Christians during thelockdown as per reports by Christian organisations in India.**Religion-Christianity; Communalism; Violence and Disorder.

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-PLACES OF WORSHIP-MOSQUEZIYA US SALAM102.

Targeting mosques.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.14), 2020(17.7.2020): P.30-31.

Expresses concern over the attacks on mosques in North East Delhi during thelockdown.**Religion-Places of Worship-Mosque; Islam; Violence and Disorder.

-PLACES OF WORSHIP-TEMPLESVENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN103.

Wreckers as builders.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.30-33.

Raises controversy over the bhumi pujan at Ayodhya for the Ram Temple.**Religion-Places of Worship-Temples; Ram Mandir; Religion and Politics; RSS;Hinduism.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT -RURAL ECONOMY

KUHAD, R. C.104.Rebooting rural economy.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.5-10.

Highlights the government's initiatives to reinvigorate the rural economy bylaunching Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission).**Rural Development-Rural Economy; Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

SRIVASTAVA, R. C.105.Agriculture pivotal to economic revival.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.11-15.

Focuses on the government initiatives to revamp and revive the rural economy.**Rural Development-Rural Economy; Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan; SelfReliant India.

TRIPATHY, Ishita G.106.Rural self-reliance strategies.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.27-30.

Reviews the growth enhancing measures announced by government to makethe rural economy reliant.**Rural Development-Rural Economy; Self Reliant India.

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-RURAL EMPLOYMENTKAPIL, Shagun and Others107.

MGNEREGA: 619,097.DOWN TO EARTH (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.8), 2020(1-15 September 2020):P.28-37; 38-42.

Throws light on the success of MGNREGA programme in rural areas duringCovid-19 Pandemic in India.**Rural Development-Rural Employment; Mahatma Gandhi National RuralEmployment Guarantee.

-RURAL INDUSTRYSAIKIA, Dipen108.

Entrepreneurship and rural development.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.76-79.

Emphasises on the need for rural industries in India.**Rural Development-Rural Industry; Urban Amenities in Rural Areas.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY -INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RADHIKA, K. T. P.109.Technology: Joining the blockchain.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.64-69.

Aspires for the emergence of blockchain technology in banking, governancepublic ledger technology in India.**Science and Technology-Information Technology; Blockchain Technology; e-governance.

-ROBOTSNANDA KUMAR, Prathima110.

Bot vs virus.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.49.

Highlights use of robots for disinfection during Covid-19 pandemic.**Science and Technology-Robots; Scientific Innovation; Coronavirus.

-SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH-(INDIA)THOMAS, K. Sunil111.

Viral fervour.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.38-42; 44-48.

Highlights various innovations and industrial research during coronaviruspandemic to fight Covid-19 effectively.**Science and Technology-Scientific and Industrial Research-(India); ScientificInnovation.

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SOCIAL POLICY AND PLANNING -CASTE CONFLICTS

KATARAM, Anupama112.Victims of vendetta.FRONTLINE (CHENNAI), V.37(No.17), 2020(28.8.2020): P.79-81.

Raises controversy over the arrest of Hany Babu, Associate Professor at DelhiUniversity in Bhima Koregaon Case and also connected these intellectuals andactivists branded as "urban naxals" under the UAPA.**Social Policy and Planning-Caste Conflicts; Caste System; Scheduled Caste;Bhima Koregaon Case; Human Rights.

-OLD AGE SECURITYNAVEEN KUMAR113.

Managing finances in Sunset Years.BUSINESS TODAY (NEW DELHI), V.29(No.18), 2020(6.9.2020): P.71-76.

Shows concerns over finances of senior citizens badly hit by economic crisisamidst lockdown.**Social Policy and planning-Old Age Security; Savings and Investments; LIC;Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana; Debt Mutual Funds.

-SCHEDULED TRIBESMALIK, Dipti Ranjan114.

Problems of tribal education in India.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.82-88.**Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Education.

MOYONG, Kasimang115.Development of the Adi Tribe of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.50-53.

Analyses the various institutions that helped development of the Adi tribes ofArunachal Pradesh.**Social Policy and Planning-Scheduled Tribes; Rural Development.

-WOMEN-CRIME AGAINST WOMENBEHERA, Dilip Kumar116.

Reasons and remedies of crime against women in India.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.66-71.**Social Policy and Planning-Women-Crime against Women; DomesticViolence; Rape; Sexual Harassment; Violence against Women.

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-WOMEN-WOMEN EMPOWERMENTDUTT, Pankhuri117.

Economic participation of rural women.KURUKSHETRA (NEW DELHI), V.68(No.10), 2020(August 2020): P.46-50.

Discusses about the government various schemes launched to improve womeneconomic participation.**Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment; EconomicCondition; Rural Development.

MUNDARGI, Mukund M.118.Dimensions of women entrepreneurship: Indian Perspective.THIRD CONCEPT (NEW DELHI), V.34(No.400-401), 2020(June-July 2020):P.79-81.**Social Policy and Planning-Women-Women Empowerment.

TOURISM -TOURISM SITES

BHURA, Sneha119.Happy feet again.WEEK (KOCHI), V.38(No.36), 2020(6.9.2020): P.56-58.

Deals with state of tourism industry after unlock during coronavirus pandemic inIndia.**Tourism-Tourism Sites; Covid_Naga the Certificate.

TRANSPORT -ROADS AND HIGHWAYS

AGARWAL, Surabhi and Others120.Disregarding Ravi Chopra's recommendations on the Chardham project willdestroy the already fragile and threatened ecology of the Himalayan region.MAINSTREAM (NEW DELHI), V.58(No.36), 2020(22.8.2020).

Reviews the Chardham Highway Project.**Transport-Roads and Highways; Chardham Highway Project; EnvironmentProtection.