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Securing critical minerals: India's new mission for future growth

There is, of course, an important national-security element to this effort. Globally, the extraction and processing of critical minerals are dominated by China

Aser 2024: Learning gaps persist, but signs of progress emerge in education

Despite improvements, Aser shows wide learning gaps

Best of BS Opinion: Markets, policies, and progress in recent times

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Exploring the beauty and dark past of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A lavishly produced coffee table book contrasts the ethereal beauty of the Andaman's with its sordid colonial history

Supreme Court ruling reshapes arbitration, mandates balanced appointments

Arbitration is an adversarial process. It relies on the parties to present facts and evidence before the arbitral tribunal for a decision

Brics+ eyes alternative payment systems, but dollar dominance looms

It is a necessary risk mitigation strategy in an uncertain world

Stock market slowdown tests new investors amid FPI selling pressure

Part of the pressure on the currency is due to continuous selling by FPIs. In the last four months (including January) FPIs have sold over Rs 1.75 trillion of rupee-denominated equities

Best of BS Opinion: Innovation and reforms reshaping the global landscape

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K Ganesh's book offers insights to navigate modern business complexities

With traditional business models being upended by innovative startups, K Ganesh's book is a useful resource for anyone looking to understand and navigate the complexities of modern business

The architect of India's financial markets: Dr Singh's legacy of reforms

Of the many reforms that Dr Singh led as FM and PM, the transformation of India's securities markets stands out

Personal & political: Uttarakhand's UCC should have been more accommodating

The discretionary power of a faceless state bureaucrat to legally intrude into the private decisions and personal morality of Indian citizens is patriarchal, unwarranted, and unjustified

Deep discount: DeepSeek can alter the rules of artificial intelligence game

In geopolitical terms, the United States will have to rethink its strategy of trying to maintain an edge in AI by denying access to computing resources outside the US and a few chosen allies

Dare to be different? Budget FY26 must prioritise growth and employment

If India wants more growth and jobs, business-as-usual won't do the trick

Best of BS Opinion: Tiptoeing between tradition and innovation in India

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West Asian Energy again? Geostrategic shifts, reconstruction reshape region

Following the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines and suspension of supplies via the Yamal pipeline through Poland, Russia has to compete for access to European markets mainly through LNG exports

'Virasat aur Vikas' in clothes and food: Embracing global and desi vibes

How we've shifted from loving all things Western to embracing global, desi, and global desi vibes -- with fewer value judgments

Small steps to equity: Lowering SIP threshold should increase penetration

While Sebi may be prepared to subsidise the scheme to some extent, there would still be little headroom to publicise the sachet schemes or invest in distribution

Protecting consumers: Rules for ecommerce must be comprehensive, clear

Estimated at around $137 billion, India's ecommerce market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of over 20 per cent between 2025 and 2030

'Mad about Cuba': Exploring the unique connection between Cuba and Kerala

Cuba is a metaphor in Kerala for communist values, but there is another, lesser-known reason for Malayalis to feel a special affinity for Fidel Castro

Taming inflation: How Union Budget can address economic challenges

By easing supply-side constraints and using counter-inflationary tariff policy, the finance ministry can ensure prices remain in check