Opinion

New AI tools as WMD: Why India must be paranoid in technology race

In just three and a half years since ChatGPT, AI has reached a critical juncture. It is close to empowering those who want to destroy our world

FIFA Lego lessons for IPL advertisers: Rethink product and creativity

The Lego campaign for the FIFA World Cup should serve as a masterclass for all brands and marketers - both for its focus on the product and how the event will be used to drive brand sales

West Asia war: Who is the real force in Pakistan powering US-Iran talks?

With Munir at the helm, a social media charm offensive is reshaping Pakistan's image as a peace facilitator

Sound, now with a name: Sonic branding was always doing the work

In India, over 10 billion UPI transactions are processed every month, each accompanied by a confirmation sound that has become one of the most widely heard audio cues in everyday life

Best of BS Opinion: Iran truce wobbles as India tracks risks and reset

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Iran shock shows India's external vulnerability, tests growth ambitions

The truly unsettling element in the scenario has been the fall in the exchange rate of the rupee. The fall predates the Iran conflict

Rating noise rises as linear TV declines, raising questions on regulation

In 2019, over 210 million Indian homes had a television set - an audience size of almost 900 million. Most of these were DTH (direct-to-home) or cable homes

Bangladesh foreign minister's India visit enables a reset in relations

There is a practical agenda for cooperation on which both sides must act. Connectivity infrastructure, trade facilitation, and energy policy are all areas that can be effectively depoliticised

Uneasy ceasefire: Mutual mistrust portends trouble for US-Iran talks

Details of the 10-point US-Iran negotiating text remain unclear, but hardline demands from both sides on reopening the Strait of Hormuz suggest common ground may be difficult

Best of BS Opinion: RBI's policy caution amid global and domestic pressures

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'Together, let us empower our Nari Shakti!': Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Amid festive celebrations, India stands at a historic moment to advance women's reservation and strengthen inclusive democracy

India's governance excels in emergencies, but falters in long term reforms

India must seize the current energy crisis to reorient policymaking for long-term benefits

RBI goes for extended pause before rate hike amid rising uncertainties

RBI holds rates and signals a prolonged pause, balancing strong domestic fundamentals against rising global risks and persistent uncertainty

Welfare politics and procedural issues pose risks to fiscal discipline

Are the new or revised schemes costed properly? If not, what will it do to the Budget figures?

RBI's MPC avoids knee-jerk reaction, preserves policy flexibility

Even though external conditions pose a significant risk, the RBI pointed out that the pause was also cushioned by resilient momentum in domestic activity across manufacturing and services

Beyond the optics of stability, India's economy faces rising external risks

Rising oil prices and limited fiscal space heighten risks of inflation, slower growth, and macroeconomic instability as the West Asia crisis unfolds

FCRA changes risk expanding state control over civil society space

Proposed FCRA changes risk tightening control over NGOs, raising concerns over administrative overreach and constraints on legitimate civil society work

Between easing inflation and rising geopolitical risks, RBI chooses caution

RBI holds rates amid West Asia uncertainty, with oil prices and geopolitical risks set to shape inflation, growth, and future policy moves

Best of BS Opinion: India's energy challenge and defence export opportunity

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The Covid lessons: West Asia conflict can also be used to usher in reforms

West Asia conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-27 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock