Best of BS Opinion: US monetary policy, environmental issues, and more

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces on Monday

“Wind speed” and “pollution” do not need to be used as metaphors in discourse. Literal descriptions do their job equally well. Uddalok Bhattacharya sums up.

Tamal Bandyopadhyay: Isn’t it time to review the ‘fit and proper’ criteria for banking licence, particularly with reference to individuals applying for it? Read here

Inflation hawks in the US are arguing that the Fed should embark on monetary tightening, says Ajay Shah. In contrast to the US, India is in the early stages of its inflation journey. Read here

The air needs the ability to regenerate itself, even without the advantage of high-speed wind, says Sunita Narain. This is where we need transformational solutions in our combustion strategy. Read here

The Caledonians (referring to the referendum in Caledonia) have chosen to remain French … We can’t ignore that the electorate remained deeply divided over the years. (...) A period of transition is now starting

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address