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What's driving complacency in global markets?

The world is beset with risks - political, geo-political, fiscal and monetary. But markets choose to look the other way, either being blissfully oblivious or wantonly negligent

Let the games end: Athletes have better platforms than Commonwealth Games

Six of the 12 disciplines in which India scored medals have been dropped. Fully 30 of the 61 medals India won in the 2022 edition in Birmingham came from sports that won't be on the 2026 roster

Best of BS Opinion: Triple test for Siddaramaiah, business sans bindi, more

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Diwali ads sans bindi: Reflecting SoBo beliefs, not anti-Hindu sentiment

The custom of wearing a bindi dates back centuries, and some sources suggest it has roots in ancient Hindu rituals

Survival or revival? How 2004 win, 99 seats in 2024 shaped Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it overread the verdict of the last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand

Modi-Xi summit: A cautious step, but India must not lower its guard

The Galwan clash occurred six months after the Doklam disengagement and two high-profile meetings. India must not lower its guard

Triple test for Siddaramaiah: Bypoll results may impact CM's standing

Mr Siddaramaiah was welcomed into the Congress -- along with a handful of Assembly members, all of whom had to be accommodated in subsequent elections

The changing business: Indian weddings grow bigger and more lavish

Some reports say it is the fourth largest industry in India with annual spending of $130 million. But in our management education we are yet to fully grasp its importance

Best of BS Opinion: Passive incomes in cos returns, qualified restart, more

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Rising passive incomes: Companies favour financial investments over assets

A shift in focus towards private investment is required to sustain the growth momentum. This should be a concern for policymakers

Feet of clay: What family biz leaders can learn from succession missteps

Several business gods have stumbled at the task of planning succession. What can today's family business leaders learn from them?

To insure or not? Cyber insurance helps recover losses from cyberattacks

Cyber-risk insurance helps to provide a supplementary financial tool after the initial investment in IT security tools

Best of BS Opinion: Institutions for development, reaffirm trade, more

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2024 Nobel Prize highlights role of institutions in global development

Growth is driven by technological dynamism even more than by security for private capital

A unified global approach to AI regulation: India's leadership role

For regulation to minimise risks while optimising uptake and advancement of AI, it must be collaborative, inclusive and agile

Best of BS Opinion: Not just by spending cuts, a bumpy ride, more

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When will India celebrate failure? Insolvency key to small business growth

Entrepreneurs, fearful of social judgement, often hesitate to seek help, allowing their struggles to fester until it is too late

Govt must explore non-tax measures, not just spending cuts, to boost fiscal

With such fiscal pressures on the Centre's finances, it is necessary for the finance ministry to explore non-tax areas to raise revenue

Best of BS Opinion: Global VCs at crossroads, Policy process, more

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Board committees: The driving force behind board's efficiency and direction

Digital transformation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, recruitment and retention, climate change, geopolitics are just some of the more recent issues that boards need to address