Current Events Dec 9

1. India likely to access vast resources in eastern Siberia and far eastern Russia
Highlights: ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and Russia’s Sistema signed a memorandum of understanding to scout for oil and gas assets in Russia and other Central Asian countries.OVL entered into tie-ups to study investment opportunities with Russian oil and gas giants Roseneft and Gazprom.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960091000.htm

2. Firodia award for Yash Pal, Annadurai
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960881800.htm

3. Colombo steps satisfactory: U.S.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960361500.htm

4. Correct diagnosis, wrong cure
Significance: The author analyses the factors behind under development of Telangana region and pros and cons of a separate telangana state.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120954910800.htm

5. Nitrous oxide concerns cloud future of biofuels
Significance: The issue deals with the negative effects of biofuels.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120954970900.htm

6. Govt ready to hold talks with ULFA: Chidambaram
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-ready-to-hold-talks-with-ulfa-chidambaram/551945/

7. Who's to blame if UN climate deal falls short?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/5318466.cms