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Best of BS Opinion: For a whiff of fresh air, Nuclear energy, more

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Global trade may fragment further under a Donald Trump presidency

With Trump's rather isolationist policies, Europe may find it necessary to divert more resources for building better military capabilities

Forcible repossession by lenders is illegal; file police complaint

The National Commission observed that Singh had admittedly defaulted in payment, but there was no evidence to prove that the bank had served a notice prior to repossessing the vehicle

The clean air challenge: Delhi braces for worsening pollution this season

GRAP has become the only time we act, which, obviously, is too little and too late

A level playing field: Supreme Court removes asymmetry in PPP contracts

Ensuring a level playing in arbitration is critical, given the rapidly expanding involvement of the private sector in the government's infrastructure programme

Fed's future path: Donald Trump's election victory increases uncertainty

Higher tariffs and tax cuts will benefit American companies but will increase inflation and the Budget deficit. This explains the different positions of the debt and equity markets

Digital identity security becomes vital in an increasingly risky world

A digital identity is a collection of data points that identify an individual or ogranisation. Advanced technologies are being used to create and protect digital identities

Perils of the 'push' loan phenomenon and rural India's rising debt burden

Rural households are increasingly depending on borrowed money to meet everyday consumption needs, a practice that is not sustainable in the long run

Why there's only one Bukhara: The mystique of the iconic restaurant endures

Within a year of its launch in New York, the Bukhara was shuttered. Despite a good start, the restaurant never really managed to emulate the success of the original

Best of BS Opinion: The truth behind rhetoric, Indian cricket's home truths

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A tribute: Ratan Tata empowered a generation of dreamers to push boundaries

For the youth, Shri Ratan Tata was an inspiration, a reminder that dreams are worth pursuing and that success can coexist with compassion as well as humility

Trump, Modi, Rahul: The three-pillar formula for a successful campaign

Trump has just followed the formula, as did Modi in 2014 and 2019, but not in 2024

The truth behind the rhetoric: India still holds influence, allies nearby

Of course, the elephant in the South Asia room continues to be China. But a strategy of containment that goes beyond banning apps is in place in the neighbourhood

Lower import tariffs to diversify IT exports: 6 steps to navigate Trump 2.0

India must avoid being caught off guard on trade, tariffs, outsourcing, and data policies, and engage with the US as an equal partner

Best of BS Opinion: Policy approach, Central banks have last laugh, more

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Central banks have the last laugh: Inflation tamed without a recession

The Fed commenced tightening from mid-March 2022, with a 25 basis points (bps) increase in the policy rate. By June 2022, the policy rate in the US had jumped by 150 bps

Reaching new policy heights: Mission Karmayogi to reshape bureaucracy

Distrust has emerged as a major barrier in policymaking across India, deeply rooted in the colonial legacy of governance

Funding higher education: Easy financial assistance is not enough

The market for education loans in India has evolved significantly over the years, with the outstanding portfolio under education loans growing by 17 per cent to Rs 96,847 crore in 2022-23

Reimagining agriculture's role in economic development and growth

An agriculture worker in China generates merely one-fourth of the income generated by a non-agricultural worker. India and Vietnam are close to China while Indonesia shows lower disparity

Policy approach: How RBI is taking a selective and cautious stance

In the context of US elections and possible uncertainty, Mr Das said the Indian economy and the financial sector were well placed to deal with any spillover impact from global economy