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Silver lining: FMCG firms roll out tailored offerings for golden years

Affluent and health conscious, mature consumers are becoming selective about what they buy. Businesses are stepping up to meet their needs

Bald eagle: Icon of freedom, now officially America's national bird

For nearly 250 years, the bald eagle has represented self-reliance and virtue for Americans-and it is now finally getting its due

Partition to Kandahar: India's history comes alive on OTT platforms

There is an abundance of historical shows on OTT platforms, and it is a joy to watch past and contemporary history come alive

Opposition's impeachment bid against Dhankhar: Symbolism or strategy?

Injured egos may rile them, but they cannot justify the Opposition's move to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for unity: A shift in Hindutva discourse?

The calling for halt to rash of 'masjids built over mandirs' claims could stem from realisation that it will be impossible for BJP government to maintain order if the issue spirals out of control

Rise in districts: Is political demand overshadowing administrative need?

New districts are being announced more because of demands by influential groups than empirical studies, usually in the buildup to elections

Best of BS Opinion: Political postures, national symbols and history

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

LinkedIn appeals corporate ministry's order for SBO norms violation

A LinkedIn India spokesperson confirmed the development in response to an email query by Business Standard

Australia's social media ban for kids sparks debate on advertising ethics

Marketers and platforms face scrutiny as new rules aim to protect children under 16 from online harm

How policymakers are split over attracting Chinese investment into India

The latest Economic Survey said, India has to find the right balance between importing goods from China and importing capital (FDI) from China

H-1B ecosystem mainly benefits US firms more than Indian ones: Nasscom Prez

While India has always been recognized for its talent, we must now deepen our technology skillsets to drive growth

Core acquisition adds to Metropolis Healthcare's long-term growth plans

Market share gains in the B2C portfolio are visible and Tier III+ markets are likely to contribute to the patient volume growth guidance

Commerce dept plans mega global meet to boost exports in six product areas

The meet comes against the backdrop of merchandise exports hitting a 25-month low in November amid continued geopolitical tensions as well as a decline in petroleum prices

India's many voices: Conversations on culture, democracy, and dissent

Can writers, artists, or citizens exist in a political vacuum? This collection of conversations by Githa Hariharan delves into culture, democracy, and dissent

EV growth faces charging woes even as carmakers push ahead with launches

India's charging infrastructure lags behind EV demand despite policy incentives

Fed's rate cut disappoints markets, sticky inflation adds to global woes

FOMC projections, dollar surge, and policy uncertainties pressure emerging markets

India's compensatory afforestation efforts need reset, accountability

Poor implementation and data gaps hinder India's push for ecological balance

RBI's many roles hinder core monetary policy mandate, resolution is crucial

Most central banks (CB) are narrowly focused on monetary policy. The RBI has a sprawling mandate. The trouble is these roles contain many inherent conflicts

Best of BS Opinion: Balancing acts and taming beasts in the global circus

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

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