OPINION

Rethinking Islam, military power, and democracy: A year-end correction

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a mea culpa. I'd deal with the most recent this week

Updated On: 27 Dec 2025 | 9:30 AM IST

Grandmaster Danya's death exposes cyberbullying threat in online chess

Danya, the son of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, was a few weeks short of his 30th birthday. He was a former World Under-12 champion, a bestselling author, and a very popular coach

Updated On: 01 Nov 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

National Security Strategy: Framing the first steps in the Indian context

India's national security strategy is still developing, with challenges in balancing traditional and new threats

Updated On: 31 Aug 2025 | 9:16 PM IST

Subir Gokarn: Why Indian middle-class origins matter for growth forecasts

The middle class no longer grows through a single pipeline-its diverse origins today mean economists and businesses must rethink spending forecasts, risk appetites, and policy priorities

Updated On: 29 Jul 2025 | 9:25 AM IST

Build good external relations for steady supplies of critical materials

Serious doubts have now emerged in many countries regarding dependence on other countries for critical materials because it is not easy to develop alternate sources of supplies quickly

Updated On: 15 Jun 2025 | 10:15 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: India needs a new approach to managing gold and water

Today, we look at the challenges and opportunities that India faces in various areas, from gold to flowers to water, and most importantly, China.

Updated On: 28 Apr 2025 | 6:15 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Key to Maharashtra's growth, credit for growth and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Updated On: 13 Nov 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Labour market signals, green businesses and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Updated On: 26 Sep 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: The right framework, private sector's space lift-off

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Updated On: 06 Sep 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Ring-fencing a challenge: Industrial parks may help attract investment

The latest policy is certainly an upgraded attempt to push the envelope in attracting investment

Updated On: 29 Aug 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Tale of 2 decisions, unsafe at any place and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Updated On: 28 Aug 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Excessive speculation, evolving digital revolution

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Updated On: 01 Aug 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Ports shipping lines may charge more for fighting climate change

The global shipping industry that is responsible for about 3 per cent of the global GHG emissions and carries nearly 90 per cent of international cargo is one such

Updated On: 18 Dec 2023 | 1:20 AM IST

Why peace and stability remain elusive in Manipur

Merely calling a special session of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, a demand by both Meitei civil society organisations and the Congress Party, is unlikely to chart a path to peace in Manipur

Updated On: 28 Aug 2023 | 1:53 PM IST

When the randomness of monetary policy reminds one of a game of Ludo

The real issue may be that the RBI does not really subscribe to the mandate it has been given, and the govt, in a pre-election year, quietly supports such agnosticism, writes T N Ninan

Updated On: 14 Apr 2023 | 2:24 PM IST

In a sane world, India and Pak ought to be super-close economic partners

Yet their current bilateral trade is only $514 million, and it is not easy to travel between the two countries

Updated On: 14 Aug 2022 | 2:27 PM IST

In the land of myths and legends

The majesty of the Himalayas evoke a strange mix of contrary emotions

Updated On: 18 Nov 2021 | 11:44 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Managing farm output, future of India-Japan ties & more

Business Standard opinion pieces for the day, among other things, talk about the prospects in the agriculture sector

Updated On: 08 Sep 2020 | 6:22 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: When the chickens come home, Covid-19 crisis, and more

Business Standard opinion pieces for the day, among other things, talk about why it's important for the government to re-examine its approach

Updated On: 25 Jul 2020 | 6:54 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Understanding Budget policy, reform PSBs, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Updated On: 28 Feb 2020 | 7:14 AM IST