Best of BS Opinion: Questions about Aadhaar, anti-trade action, and more

Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day

The tendency to revert to the days of protectionism is disturbing, says the first edit. Read it here

Our second edit says Aadhaar-based verification should be hassle-free. The government should be responsible for this. Read here

In other views:

Naushad Forbes: Innovation needs technology to lead science, and product development to lead research. Read it here

Indrajit Gupta: The Hindi film industry has been struggling to emerge from the after-effects of the pandemic. Read it here

Mahesh Vyas: The trajectory of the index of consumer sentiment is changing because consumer expectations are turning adverse at a faster pace than consumer perceptions regarding their current well-being. Read it here

Quote of the Day

I had once gone to a primary school where a child did not recognise me. When I asked who I was, the child said “Rahul Gandhi”.

 

Former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav