Best of BS Opinion: The truth behind rhetoric, Indian cricket's home truths

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

After Donald Trump's victory, India must avoid being caught off guard on trade, tariffs, outsourcing, and data policies, and engage with the US as an equal partner, writes Ajay Srivastava.  Read here 

 

The rhetoric may suggest otherwise. But in the neighbourhood, India still has influence— and friends, writes Aditi Phadnis. Read here 

 

Sandeep Goyal talks about the Bukhara restaurant. Read here

 

New Zealand has beaten India in its own game, writes Vishal Menon. Read here

 

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“Import duties today are lower than they were 20 or 30 years ago. The government’s intent to make India competitive globally was reflected in the recent budget, with reductions in several sectors.” 

 Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India V Anantha Nageswaran