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We argue that 'topics' of topic models can be used as a useful proxy for frames if (1) frames are operationalized as connections between concepts; (2) theme-specific data are used; and (3) topics are validated in terms of frame analysis. Demonstrating this, we analyse 12 climate change frames used by NGOs, governments and experts in Indian and US media, gathered by topic modeling. We contribute methodologically to topic modeling in the social sciences and frame analysis of public debates, and empirically to research on climate change media debates. ; Peer reviewed

Regional disparity is an integral feature of India's socio-economic development. As the extent of our country is so large that equal developments in every corner of the country in terms of economic, social, infrastructural etc. quite challenging and far from the reality. The district Uttar Dinajpur located in the eastern part of the country and like other district of North Bengal (including Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Coochbehar, Uttar Dinajpur, Dakshin Dinajpur and Malda) has been poorly placed in comparison to the state of West Bengal, in terms of Human Development Indicators: low literacy level, poor condition in sanitation, and partly availability of electricity and safe drinking water etc. Research on regional disparity is essential for addressing the lacuna in the planning process of development (Sen, 2001). In the present study, an analysis has been made in terms of the interblock inequality in socio-economic and infrastructural development of Uttar Dinajpur district. For this purpose, 15 indicators have been selected and these further categorizes into 4 dimensions based on their characteristics. The study is associated with Importance performance analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis for measuring inter-block disparity within the district.

In the words of a layman, the term investment can be used to denote conversion of money or cash into securities, debentures, bonds, etc. or buying or construction of assets or subsidiaries. Disinvestment or Divesture is just the opposite of the concept mentioned above and is the subject matter of this research. To be more specific, this research paper deals with the selling or liquidating of an asset or affiliate by the Government only. The Government is forced to take such decisions when it gets an indication that the public sector undertakings are having a negative rate of return on capital employed. Such situations arise when the PSUs turn into a liability for the Government rather than an asset. This research paper delves into the various aspects involved in the disinvestment of public sector undertakings and tries to find out the actual effect of such disinvestment. It tries to trace the future of such undertakings after the disinvestment process with the help of two very important case studies. After going through the research paper, one will be able to conclude whether disinvestment of PSUs is a boost for the Indian economic system or does it hamper the growth of the country economically.