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Bill Gates' pivot away from bold climate action misses key challenges

To find our way back to shore, we urgently need a new financial architecture that can provide the policy and fiscal space to support implementation and build state capacity

Indian businesses must combine enterprise philosophy with societal service

The Constitution was enriched by ideas from diverse segments of the population, and its preamble is a brief statement that outlines its core values and philosophy

In Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro amplifies Shelley's morality tale

The Mexican auteur has made 13 films in his career, beginning 1993 with Cronos in Spanish

Congress must first try some humility if it wants to best the BJP

There can be no challenge to the BJP across India without a Congress revival. The Modi party is growing - almost entirely at the cost of the Congress

Best of BS Opinion: Sharpening our own edges before judging others

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Govt must implement Labour Codes immediately to drive sustained reforms

Industry needs to deal with workers differently. Each worker will not just be a cog in the wheel but an active participant taking responsibility for a flexible and malleable production process

Power to Bhutan: Good relations balance Thimphu's geopolitical pragmatism

Sustained cordiality has been the result of India's constructive and dependable engagement with Bhutan since the 1960s, helping it build institutions of governance and military capabilities

Export promotion: India needs to focus on improving competitiveness

In this regard, the credit-guarantee scheme for exporters provides additional financial support to eligible ones, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

Household Income Survey: Getting responses to hard questions won't be easy

There is also a logistical challenge relating to the time of the day when the households should be visited

Best of BS Opinion: The bars appear full but the network's still lagging

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India's next Budget must balance fiscal discipline with growth push

The phasing out of the import of Russian oil might increase the cost of importing crude oil and escalate Budget expenditure

As AI reshapes work, journalism relives its own arc of automation story

What has materially impacted the journalist profession is Google and the rise of online media

The uncertain comfort on prices: Inflation may stay low but risks rise

Inflation could stay low for some time, but should be viewed with caution amid global risks and climate change

RBI faces uphill task as bond yields stay stubborn amid weak demand

Since yields on government bonds directly affect the cost of money in the financial system, it can be argued that the transmission of policy rate cuts has been weak

New AI guidelines will chart India's path to responsible innovation

For India, the stakes are high. Exercising restraint while promoting innovation requires a delicate balance

Best of BS Opinion: India and the art of finding the rhythm of progress

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Pearls of wisdom: Buffett's annual letter to shareholders will be missed

Apart from being two very sharp thinkers, they had a wonderful sense of humour and an enviable ability to explain complicated concepts in simple language

Value for money: Toll rates should be linked to road quality, performance

The goal should not merely be to raise more revenue but to design a system that ensures value for every rupee paid - one that is transparent, predictable, and performance-based

The missing mass in media: How reels and niches replaced shared moments

The collective sighing over an actor, a film, an ad, or a song is gone - today's media has fractured into endless reels, niches, and influencers

FM Sitharaman's 8th Budget can't afford to abandon fiscal consolidation

The dilemma over the date of presentation aside, there is yet another reason why Ms Sitharaman's forthcoming Budget will be treated as a major event of historical significance