Best of BS Opinion: Batting for peace, indiscreet history, astute politics

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

Buoyant hopes of economic revival – soaring stock markets, booming exports, surging tax collections, falling inflation – and much energy from the government in terms of programmes and initiatives have coincided with the festive season. Given that economic growth forecasts are predicated on last year’s low base, the final numbers are nothing much to write home about, however. The question, then, is whether this mood will sustain into a real recovery, writes T N Ninan. Read it here

In other views:

Aditi Phadnis assesses Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in light of his recent history gaffes that irritated his party and concludes that he remains the Bharatiya Janata Party’s most astute politician. Read it here

Sandeep Goyal discusses the enduring magic in the make-up of James Bond that keeps us coming back again and again. Read it here

Chintan Modi anticipates the spirit of competition and camaraderie that will be on full display in the days leading up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Dubai on October 24. Read it here

QUOTE OF THE DAY

 

“I also make a special request to all the seven companies that research and innovation should be a part of your work culture....You not only have to match the world's biggest companies, but also take the lead in future technology”

 

Narendra Modi on the creation of seven new defence companies