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Trump's rebranding of climate change is aimed more at global regime change

Trump's UN address targets global discontent, framing climate action as elite-driven, turning science into a political wedge for ideological gain

India must seize strategic geopolitical opening US-China face-off offers

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the "China +1" opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth

Easygoing, transparent UK-India relationship has room for expansion

Starmer's India visit strengthens economic and security ties, with £1.3 billion Indian investments in the UK and deeper collaboration in fintech, biotech, and naval operations

Known unknowns in Gaza: Lack of clarity mars Trump's ambitious peace plan

Hamas rejects Trump-led peace plan as doubts linger over hostages, Israeli withdrawals, and post-war governance in Gaza, casting uncertainty over durable peace

To build a developed India, RBI must move beyond micromanagement

RBI eases forex compliance: exporters and importers can reconcile smaller bills, merchant traders get longer timelines, and rupee vostro accounts gain investment flexibility

Best of BS Opinion: The making of power, art, and equality in 2025

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Caste, power, and pain: When even privilege can't guarantee dignity

Education, reservations, and govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from it is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer

Formula 1's new fuel is data, but the thrill still runs on instincts

Technology has rewritten how Formula 1 speaks, in a language made of data and algorithms, but not of what it feels

Governance, not caste: The investment strategy that keeps CMs in power

Glib talk of caste explains only part of why some chief ministers stay in power for decades

Why the EU shouldn't bow down to Trump's economic strong-arm politics

The EU must resist Trump's pressure on trade and tech rules to protect sovereignty, democracy, and fair global markets, despite potential short-term costs

Sequel fatigue hits Bollywood: Familiar stories, fading audiences

The disasters of 2025 offer a big lesson for sequel producers

Best of BS Opinion: Breathing easy, but the dance will have to wait

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Deregulation is flavour of the season, but caution needed in banking

Deregulation in the economy in general is a good thing. There is always a case for visiting regulations that have outlived their rationale and cramp business activity

To truly transform governance, reforms must ask 'why' certain rules exist

Asking why is a powerful tool for meaningful reform. It sparks critical thinking and challenges outdated assumptions

Tax certainty: Presumptive regime key to boosting India's FDI flows

The challenge is not India's assertion of its tax rights but the opacity of the rules.

A promising telecom stack, but India must address sector's health, duopoly

Despite the challenges, the telecom sector in India has scored well on tech advancements. The indigenous 4G technology stack, figuring among the elite five, is an example

India & the promise of a green hydrogen future: A frontrunner emerges

India's advantage rests on five decisive strengths. First, India offers globally unmatched rates for round-the-clock renewable energy, with prices ranging from ₹4.60 to ₹5 per kWh

Best of BS Opinion: Power, resistance and the global ring losing its bounce

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Swadeshi is passe - Indian businesses must learn to compete or fail

When new-age businesses such as mobile telephony opened up, no consumer stopped to ask about Indian mobile phones or Indian service providers

More than resilience, economy needs hard-nosed reforms to sustain growth

It is necessary to see the challenge posed by the prevailing situation as an opportunity and respond effectively to make the economy competitive