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When trade barriers are justified

In one rare situation, there is a case for some protectionism against imports from China

Centre should probe alleged leak of confidential data from ICEGATE

The CBIC has cautioned the public that fraudulent persons posing as Customs officers are using phone calls/SMSes, with specific intent to extract money by causing fear of immediate penal action

Municipal corp's plan revisions deemed illegal

The judge ruled that the disclosures in the original plan would remain valid and declared the subsequent eight revisions illegal

AI reckoning for world's ad industry at Cannes Lions

As clients demand personalised messaging in a rapidly changing market, AI tools can create ad solutions quickly. Now, the ad industry is consumed about the future of creativity

Focus on performance

New Lok Sabha must follow the basics

Tapping the wind

Govt support will help wind-energy projects

Growing & sustaining a liquid asset

Rainwater conservation needs planning on a geographically wider scale, keeping in view the entire watersheds, which can span administrative blocks, districts, or states

Tweak draft project loan financing norms

Instead of a blanket 12-fold jump in the provision requirement, the RBI can ask lenders to create project finance reserves on their balance sheets

Best of BS Opinion: What the tribals fear, Superbugs in space & more

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Modi 3.0, T&C apply

A changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies

What the tribals fear

Tribal voters are worried about threats to their identity from the UCC and the BJP would do well to keep this in mind

Superbugs in space

Sunita Williams' new workout buddy in space could reshape our understanding of microbial life and health

It can happen in Japan only

In a world where urban development often trumps aesthetics, the voluntary demolition of a building in Tokyo to preserve a cherished view sets a rare precedent

Indian banks are strong enough to support growth

While the share of retail loans has increased, they are anchored in secure home loans

MSMEs: The nuances beyond financial parameters

With the new government, the hope for a new gambit for MSMEs is a pressing priority at the moment, and any move is welcome in the wake of World MSME Day to be celebrated on June 27

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Demanding questions

All India exam protocols need a rethink

Ruling the charts

AI is fuelling Nvidia's rise

The rise and rise of technology

As technology's influence on geopolitics continues to expand, it is crucial that the new government implements strategic policy initiatives akin to the JAM trinity

Agenda for regulatory reform

Improving the governance of omnipotent regulators who currently dominate the economy and the lives of Indian citizens should be at the top of the new government's priorities