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A new documentary about aliens hangs between revelation and speculation

Even after Dan Farah's documentary, we remain where we have always been - cataloguing mysteries and arguing over possibilities about extraterrestrial life

War for superintelligence: Are the huge investments in AI unprecedented?

Are the enormous numbers being thrown into AI unprecedented?

Raspberry to Banana: How a group of women officers' jugaad changed WW-II

How a key battle was won by by jugaad - not technological superiority

As in the past, projections of low oil prices till 2030 are wrong again

Short-term weakness masks the supply crunch building later in the decade as demand stays firm and forward prices mislead again

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India must continue with path-breaking Atal Bhujal Yojana to protect water

Participatory groundwater management is the lifeline of India's economy and society

Labour codes a step in right direction, but face a long road of reforms

Reforms modernise a tangled legal regime and open new opportunities, yet overtime rules, size controls and paternalistic mandates still limit true choice for workers

Income tax compliance: Gains and gaps amid high share of nil returns

TDS, compliance rules and policy shifts have reshaped filing patterns, but rising nil returns and stagnant tax-paying filings point to gaps that need closer scrutiny

Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move

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Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls

Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb

US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability

A wave of new trade agreements under Trump 2.0 offers concessions to Asian partners, but their executive-order nature leaves room for renegotiation and continued uncertainty

Best of BS Opinion: Moving cautiously like a street under VIP movement

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Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable

If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"

Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives

From the point of view of optimal urban-traffic management and, indirectly, urban pollution and public-health objectives, this exemption could, however, be seen as unexceptionable

An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks

In a world where AI can be weaponised as easily as it can be used for the public good, the cost of inaction could be heavy

US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action

India, being a distant third emitter, has been progressing well in meeting its climate commitments. It is ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index in 2025 (against China's 55th rank)

A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance

The government has also succeeded in conveying a message that it is sharply focused on reforms that improve the ease of doing business

Best of BS Opinion: Navigating through tight but high-stakes openings

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The next phase in infotech growth calls for innovation beyond jobs, exports

India must look beyond employment and export growth to innovation that can compete with the US and China

Why is India Inc dragging its feet on investments despite strong optimism?

A closer look at demand visibility, firm strategy, and the role of long-term FDI shows why private investment remains slow even in a strong economy