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Nepal's Gen Z know who they are against; but who are they fighting for?

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies - its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making the task ahead for interim PM Sushila Karki a tough one

Best of BS Opinion: Global trade, youth revolts, and Kashmir's echo

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Nepal on the brink: Ruling elites increasingly out of sync with the people

Nepal's youth-led protests, triggered by a sweeping social media ban, have exposed deep political and economic rot, forcing PM Oli's resignation and leaving the country at a crossroads

Trade overtures: India should support exporters, affected businesses

With the US imposing steep tariffs on Indian exports, New Delhi must support affected firms while pursuing new markets, as trade talks with Washington remain uncertain

Rewiring public procurement for innovation faces single-vendor hurdle

For RDI to deliver fully, it must be backed by reforms in public procurement to actively support locally developed products

The lemon-plus problem in corporate rescues erodes enterprise value

Corporate rescues under IBC show that culture matters as much as capital-Air India's case reveals how hidden organisational baggage can shape rescue outcomes beyond financials

Best of BS Opinion: India's workforce, fragile votes, and a hidden gem

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A life in the service of Maa Bharti: PM Modi's tribute to Mohan Bhagwat

PM Modi pays tribute to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on his 75th birthday, highlighting his leadership, values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, and role in shaping RSS during its centenary year

Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar

The court has correctly stepped in to point out that, under the law as written, a unique ID must be accepted as proof of identity, more so as the ECI plans a countrywide SIR

India's contract labour surge carries risks for jobs and the economy

Contract workers are typically not directly employed by factories but are hired through third-party agencies

Inflation targeting has worked for India, but transparency must improve

With fiscal pressures rising worldwide and monetary independence under strain, the anchor must remain

Simplifying GST rates is welcome, but real competitiveness needs more

Rate rationalisation is welcome, but more work is needed to eliminate cascading taxes

Best of BS Opinion: India's moment of fragility, resilience and reinvention

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Healthy outcomes: Address key gaps to make infant survival universal

India's infant mortality rate hits a record low, but stark regional gaps in nutrition, immunisation, and newborn care threaten to slow public health gains

Market signals: A combination of factors has pushed up bond yields

Bond yields rise despite RBI rate cuts as fiscal risks, GST revenue loss, and global conditions fuel market anxiety, dimming hopes of easing borrowing costs

Time to rethink India's quality standard system and its framework

A 2016 amendment to the BIS Act broadened the government's authority to mandate compliance with compulsory standards

After cutting slabs and rates, GST Council must pursue deeper reforms

Barring a dozen-odd items, almost all goods and services are being clubbed under two slabs - 5 per cent and 18 per cent

Best of BS Opinion: Tax reforms, AI disruption, and Indus water lessons

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The killer app of the information age: How AI is eroding its own fuel

Much like cancer, generative AI gets its "intelligence" from everything that has been published, written, recorded and available online and offline

The GAME dynamic: High fixed-cost firms to gain most from AI adoption

AI has already proven its value in customer support and programming, and its applications will only broaden as the technology matures and enterprises grow more comfortable with the tools