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Resetting trade: Govt should inform how trade talks with US are progressing

Resetting trade with the US and the European Union would be a step forward for India, and the government must work on building domestic approval of deals as quickly as possible

India's tech startup boom: Are policy tweaks needed to drive growth?

The success of UPI in India is a fascinating case study in the intersection of technology, policy, and socioeconomic factors

Trump's tariff tantrums: A looming threat that remains underestimated

As Mr Trump takes a wrecking ball to global trade linkages, the impact will be devastating

CBIC must re-examine, clarify on non-duty paid inputs for drawback

Section 75(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, allows drawback of the Customs and Central Excise paid on the inputs used in the manufacture or processing of the export products

Instant tax credit: An idea whose time has come for better compliance

A system that allows buyers to pay taxes directly to the government while paying would enhance trust, improve tax compliance, and accelerate tax collection

Building the bonds of Viksit Bharat: A leap towards India's vision

Budget reforms will redefine the financial system by fostering inclusion, competition, and efficiency. Financial institutions will benefit from enhanced market depth and improved liquidity

Women's access to finance: An incomplete story of gender gap in labour mkt

If India wants to be recognised as a developed country by 2047, narrowing gender gap in the labour market is as important as women's access to finance

Best of BS Opinion: Trump's power, Ukraine's struggle, and space dreams

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Donald Trump defies assumptions: 'Make America Great Again' redefined

The swiftness with which Mr Trump has betrayed Ukraine is less surprising than the speed with which he has moved on domestic priorities

Trick or retreat: Bofors aside, Rajiv's term reshaped India's defence plans

Stockholm-based SIPRI, which estimates imports in terms of constant 1990 dollars, puts the value of India's total arms imports in 10 years (2015-24) at a little over $23.7 billion

Imperator of Mars: Should humanity prioritise space or saving Earth?

Mr Musk is aware that the process of colonising Mars would involve a fleet of reusable spaceships, a substantial financial outlay that might never be recovered

Real Ukraine peace discussions require a real US security guarantee

The security guarantee that Mr Zelenskyy understandably wants, and Mr Putin fears, is Ukraine's accession to NATO

A gift that keeps giving: Athena's landing brings humanity closer to Moon

In the very long term, meaning decades down the line, space mining may be a highly profitable venture

Best of BS Opinion: Knowing when to act, when to pause, and when to rise

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Addressing discrepancies in the official statistical system amid data gaps

The discrepancies in the statistics produced by different agencies are generally due to issues of definitions, coverage, and differences in statutory and procedural requirements

Learning from Silence: Pico Iyer's book explores meaning of suffering, joy

Delicately written, with a rhythm and lyricism that resembles many of Mr Cohen's songs, Learning from Silence is about living a full, robust life with eyes wide open and all senses ablaze

Another trade hurdle: How quality control orders are hurting India

The tacit reason for QCOs is to prevent substandard goods from China that many worry are flooding Indian markets

Private investment conundrum: Policy intervention to improve prospects

India's gross fixed capital formation at constant prices is expected to be at 33.4 per cent of GDP this financial year

Field reports on gender inclusion: Feminism takes different shapes

From doing away with some gender-friendly courtesies to choosing to be called Chairman, there's no one-size-fits-all way to serve the cause of feminism

Europe's powerful tool against Russia: Seize assets to back Ukraine

If European leaders want to follow through on their statements in support of Ukraine, they must seize the moment by seizing Russia's assets