 "Best of BS Opinion: Ukraine's global fault lines, disclosure gains & more")
The ratcheting up of tensions between Ukraine’s North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies and Russia ahead of the first anniversary of Moscow’s 'special military operation' in Ukraine has deepened geopolitical rivalries without any visibility of an endgame. A prolonged war will benefit no one, least of all India, the top edit argues. Read it here
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Vir Sanghvi says Indians' obsession with negative coverage by the foreign media has a long history but it is scarcely reciprocated by the western media’s interest in India. Read it here
Suveen Sinha contends that the World Bank is facing tough questions about its place in the world and needs to listen to its critics once again. Read it here
The second edit explains how Sebi’s proposals on listing norms would aid transparency. Read it here
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