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Best of BS Opinion: India must not shy away from trade negotiations

Our Opinion page today makes a case for more trade talks, note less; benefits for Isro from partnering with Nasa; a sustainable fix for urban congestion; and the need for a framework for digital fraud

India's race for vital rare earth magnets amid geopolitical tensions

The use of high-efficiency magnets in consumer electronics, hard disk drives, renewable energy sectors, and mobility has made the material critically important to several industries

Consumer protection: Bank held liable for changing policy without consent

The State Commission allowed the complaint and directed the bank and the insurer to be jointly and severally liable for compensating the loss, along with interest at 10 per cent

Collaboration for future: Isro and India will benefit from Nasa

Artemis signup allows Isro and the fast-growing Indian aerospace sector to bid for Nasa tenders and the famously frugal Indian engineering sector could find opportunities there and pick up new skills

US tariffs should not be cause for disengaging from trade talks, blocs

The fundamental challenge for the Indian economy is to increase productivity and competitiveness

India needs to take a comprehensive stance against increasing digital fraud

State action overhaul: Three policy suggestions

The solution to urban congestion is mass transit systems, not more roads

To beat the trauma of congestion, we need to understand its political economy

Rate cut? Status quo likely in Aug monetary policy despite inflation dip

RBI set to lower inflation projection, but GDP growth estimate and policy stance may remain unchanged

Best of BS Opinion: India must not bend the knee before Trump's tariffs

Today's articles look at India's options while dealing with the vagaries of Donald Trump's tariff impositions, a look at a potential new VP for India, and the desire for older, great brand campaigns

It may be time to relive our memories - through the best brand campaigns

Brands can win big with campaign reruns, but there's a lesson in getting it right

India must stand up to Trump's bullying ways, no matter the price

India must make its economy more outward-oriented but for its own Reasons - not to cater to Trumpian demands

Could a Chandra Shekhar acolyte become India's next Vice President?

If elevated as Vice-President on September 9, Harivansh's career - shaped by his idol, former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar - will acquire a new trajectory

To handle Trump's irrationality, India must fix its own bipolar discourse

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, we must first introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse. You could start with Modi's rise in the summer of 2014

A eulogy to Eunice: An Indian English poet who walked freely with language

Getting to know St Xavier's College's beloved teacher through the poems she left behind

Misaligned incentives threaten to upset India's digital infra apple cart

Passing digital costs to users sends the wrong signal--cash is cheaper. India must align economics with policy to realise its DPI vision

From airports to banking, why delaying tech reforms hurts everyone

From easier airport access to opening bank accounts-- slow tech adoption is holding back growth and a hassle-free ecosystem for citizens

Best of BS Opinion: Unexpected notes in India, Gaza, and global affairs

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

'Scientist of the soil': New book reveals untold stories of MS Swaminathan

New book 'The Man Who Fed India' reveals untold stories of MS Swaminathan, chronicling his journey, personal life, Green Revolution role, and lifelong service to Indian farming

Seeking to turning the tide in Gaza, global community calls out Israel

For the first time, four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council are likely to extend recognition to Palestine (China and Russia being the other two), isolating the US

For the RBI, managing households' inflation expectations is critical, too

It is now well known that expectations significantly affect economic outcomes. Therefore, central banks focus a great deal on managing inflation expectations