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Sinner ain't sinning? Doping ban raises concerns for Indian sponsors

Sinner's team stressed that they had scientific feedback that this was not a case of intentional doping, including micro-dosing

Minimum Trump, maximum Modi: Their contrasting views on civil servants

For Modi/BJP supporters, Deep State is some amorphous entity, including global foundations, Left-activist corporations and investors, and also intelligence proliferations working in cahoots with them

As with US, so with India: Deportation images and political silence

The fact is, deportation, which should have been like a cracker thrown in the midst of routine, slightly tired politics, has not compelled people to take to the streets

When being the China alternative isn't enough: The challenge ahead

Supply chains have never been static - they are always evolving. This new chapter will test their durability

Long haul for growth: How GDP dynamics may shape up in the coming quarters

Looking at India's growth performance from the expenditure lens indicates a pickup in the private consumption expenditure to 6.9% YoY in Q3FY25 compared to 5.9% YoY in Q2FY25

Best of BS Opinion: India's magic act in policy, business, and industry

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Ekta ka Maha Kumbh: I believe this is the dawn of a new era, says PM Modi

For 45 days, I witnessed crores of people from every corner of the country making their way to the Sangam. The wave of emotions at the confluence kept rising

Lt General Nanavatty's biography explores evolution of soldiering in India

Lt General Rostum "Rusty" Nanavatty's biography paints a well-rounded portrait of an exemplary soldier and how soldiering has evolved amid India's security challenges

Responsible regulation: The key to reform in an era of deregulation

As deregulation gains momentum, here are nine points to consider when crafting governing regulations

Tax revamp: Incentives vs broader base amid revenue stability concerns

At the aggregate, the ratio of revenue foregone to total revenue collected has declined for corporate tax, especially in the last three years for which data is available

A new paradigm: IT companies will need to adjust business models

While the Indian IT industry says AI will create more jobs than it extinguishes, there could be short-term pain and entirely new business models will be required in the long term

Cutting red tape: Deregulation panel must conduct a broad assessment

The government must direct the new commission to conduct a wide-ranging assessment of all existing regulations. They should be evaluated along multiple axes

Best of BS Opinion: The many hats a government wears in citizens' lives

The undeniable thing is that government can shape the very nature of the nation, for better or for worse. From finances to health to labour to communication to awareness, it wields great power.

Lōal Kashmir: Stories of love and longing in a conflict-ridden land

Lack of connectivity and communication breakdown is not a novel occurrence in the Kashmir Valley

Women's workforce participation up, but social barriers need more action

The push in women employment has come more from the rural sector than the urban sector

India must rethink trade strategy as US pushes reciprocal tariffs

A systematic evaluation of all these measures, for almost 13,000 tariff lines traded by the US for each of its trade partners, seems like a near-impossible exercise to undertake

Misleading medical ads: SC move must lead to stronger regulations

Enabling citizens to complain against medical ad is proactive

Higher capital spending is good, but fiscal prudence is essential

An increase in capital outlay results in an expansion in overall investment, leading to better growth outcomes over time

Best of BS Opinion: How small policy gaps can lead to major crises

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Govt's civilian staff grows, but is it leading to efficiency gains?

Union Budget for 2025-26, presented earlier this month, provides an idea of how the Centre has gone about recruiting staff in all its departments and ministries, other than those in the armed forces