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A General's diaries are curated into a breezy military history of India

This book was put together by his grandson, Gaurav Shrinagesh, presumably by curating the late general's diaries and memorabilia

India must deepen ties with Asean nations, not abandon its trade agreement

Some within the government, as well as prominent voices in industry, have complained that the FTA with Asean allows for the dumping of Chinese goods in India via Southeast Asia

Karnataka's high intra-state disparity shackling broader human development

Karnataka's rapid growth since 1991 hasn't translated into broader human development. It is time for a policy reset

Three nationalisations: Lessons from govt's approach to SBI, LIC, Air India

A common factor uniting the three entities is that they all belonged to the services sector

Best of BS Opinion: When the world cartwheels, who lands on their feet?

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

BSE is the story of all stock exchanges and how to make money efficiently

The function and impact of stock exchanges have remained relatively consistent since the first modern stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in the 17th century

BSE at 150: India's stock market stands out globally, has grown stronger

The market has faced its share of storms: from the 1992 scam to the global financial crisis. But like a sturdy bull, it has only grown stronger with each challenge

Nutrition transition: Focus should now be on diet quality, protein shifts

More importantly, the wide disparities in calorie consumption between the poorest and the wealthiest have narrowed significantly, signalling a welcome reduction in nutritional inequality

Letters and the spirit: Trump pushes global trade into uncharted territory

With the end of the 90-day pause on the imposition of the so-called reciprocal tariffs and the US sending letters, a few things are now clear

Trump's MASALA playbook: India faces tough choices in trade deals

Responding to the blowback, the White House softened its stance on April 9, imposing a 90-day pause and a uniform 10 per cent tariff on most imports, excluding China

'The Indira Gandhi of AIIMS': Sneh Bhargava's memoir is a compelling read

From hospital politics and clashing egos to difficult politicians and controversial appointments - Sneh Bhargava's memoir lays bare the inner workings of Aiims

Players on the payments turf: UPI, AePS, PPIs boost digital outreach

UPI and AePs together have changed India's payments landscape. AePS's playing field is rural and semi-urban India

Best of BS Opinion: Correct timing, power, and the politics of precision

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

India's cinema struggle: Falling screens and capital crisis demand gumption

The movie business in India is caught in a vicious cycle of falling screen count and, consequently, fewer films and no capital. Breaking out of it will require gumption

Making Brics count: Summit highlighted diminishing global relevance

The lengthy, nearly 16,000-word Rio de Janeiro Declaration, which followed the summit, made all the right noises about "inclusive and sustainable" governance

Presidential promises: Donald Trump swiftly implements his budget agenda

Mr Musk, and other critics of the Budget Bill, are concerned in particular about the risk of rising debt levels in the US

The ideological abyss: Vodafone rescue requires solutions, not ideology

To rescue or not to rescue Vodafone goes beyond one's views on privatisation or nationalisation - it depends on what will work in a given context

Best of BS Opinion: US trade deal or not, India must cast its net wider

Today's pieces cover a wide expanse, from India's trade deals with the rest of the world to China's attempt to trip Indian manufacturing, to the world's struggle to enforce rules

Consumer protection: Expert opinion crucial for replacing defective vehicle

Any defect identified by the expert would have to be rectified within one month, failing which compensation of ₹5,000 per day would be payable

A true crisis of the commons: Climate change demands global consensus

In the IAEA report on Iran in May, its director-general flagged concerns of his inspectors on certain issues, including what it describes as the "rapid accumulation of enriched uranium"