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A war without end: Escalation in West Asia serves no country's interests

The notable lack of response from the Arab nations, traditional allies of the Palestinians, to Israel's destruction of Palestinian territory is concerning

Above average rain: A better monsoon bodes well for Indian economy

A good monsoon also remains crucial for replenishing reservoirs, drinking water, and power generation

Best of BS Opinion: Telecom players must move on, mine over matter and more

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How to make in India for the world and attract large global companies

We should be wary of global consultants pushing grand visions of India becoming a $50 trillion or $100 trillion economy, especially when per capita income is still under $3,000

Resist real estate mania: Lessons from the Chinese property meltdown

The stance of financial policy must not be to prevent lending against the field of real estate. It must be to support the financing that induces ample supply, which will keep real estate prices down

Mine over matter: Critical mineral policy must address industry needs

Creating a responsive enabling environment for the critical mineral mining industry is the key to ensuring that this vital business does not go the way of previous governments' oil exploration policy

Time to move on: Telcos should build business plans sans govt relief

The industry must focus on further rationalisation of tariffs, which will possibly result in a much better ARPU - a metric that captures the health of the telecom sector and its stakeholders

Export-oriented units struggle, unhappy with new IGCRS e-process

Most of the EOUs are unhappy with the way the CBIC has tried to push through the new processes without adequate preparation

India's needs more supercomputers: For scientific research to industries

Computing power is as vital to the economy as highways and factories. The technology has to be affordable and accessible for private firms and the government

Consumer protection: The complaint not barred if default continues

The National Commission held the failure to repay the principal and interest had kept the cause of action alive, hence the complaint couldn't be regarded as time-barred

Microfinance growth driven more by lenders' loan disbursement than demand

Borrowers are being chased by different kinds of lenders -- universal banks, small finance banks, NBFCs, MFIs and fintechs

Best of BS Opinion: Mr Mann has a lot to do, Pink bowls & yellow bottles

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Economic firepower is fine, but let's give the 'bazooka' a break

The package rolled out Tuesday was noteworthy in content and delivery. Markets were enthusiastic, at least for a day

Why is democracy so fragile in both of our large subcontinental neighbours?

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic, and stable despite Islam and Buddhism, respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don't?

Mann visible in Haryana polls, but Punjab governance needs attention

The AAP formed the government in Punjab in March 2022 with a slew of promises. Only a few of these promises have been kept

Indian chess needs corporate support: Ideal chance for firms to engage

The inevitable din that is building up after the Olympiad victory is whether we are doing enough for our newly minted chess champions?

Pink bowls & yellow bottles: Tupperware's journey from desire to necessity

Tupperware entered the scene in India in the late nineties and quickly infiltrated the urban kitchen

Best of BS Opinion: Assessing state integration under GST, policy evolution

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State-level integration under GST shows modest gains in post-Covid period

This change in the design of the tax regime was argued to shift the revenue to consuming states from producing states

When mule beats mare: The real reason behind growing stress at workplace

A lot of the workplace stress arises because we do not value good people and good work