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Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
It is true that in the last seven-eight years, there has been a build-up of unsold inventory of apartments in several cities
 "Rethinking the 100 new cities plan")
Risks of imported energy get real
If energy prices remain this high for a year, they could shave 3 per cent off India's GDP, weaken the currency
 "Risks of imported energy get real")
How damaging is freezing CB assets?
Not much. Just that the CB is not able to manipulate currency markets
 "How damaging is freezing CB assets?")
Myths and reality of microfinance
The size of loans and tenure of repayment can be increased. MFIs should also be allowed to give secured micro loans, depending on the end use and quantum, if we want to change the poverty landscape
 "Myths and reality of microfinance")
Cows, bulls, jobs, caste
Caste is back and joblessness is the new nationalism and religion. This UP election is a more 'normal' and fiercely contested one after three walkovers
Know-it-Allers versus Learn-it-Allers
'Since I am back to running an ad agency full-time after many years, I have witnessed a new breed of clients', says the author
US not ready for a solo space ride
From 2011 to 2020, the US relied solely on Russia to fly astronauts to the ISS
 "US not ready for a solo space ride")
Beyond the theatre of war
No one in South Asia wants the war to continue. But some want it to end quickly more than others
Follow the money
India is yet to finalise its offshore wind policy and hold its first auction
 "Follow the money")
An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets
Given the economic and military-technical realities, India needs to jump-start indigenous aero engine programmes for combat aircraft without delay
 "An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets")
Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions
How actively did the aviation experts in the Tata group - which already had two airlines - participate in the selection process of the Air India chief?
 "Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions")
Will Russia's war spur trade diversification?
The crisis in Ukraine raises serious short-term challenges, particularly for the European Union, which is heavily dependent on Russian energy imports
 "Will Russia's war spur trade diversification?")
Procurement policy needs to cover more ground
The most authoritative aspect of the current notification is that its provisions are now part of the General Financial Rules of the Union of India
A rules-based world order. Where?
Uncle Sam's claims of supporting a rules-based world are suspect, and its days as rule-maker are numbered
 "A rules-based world order. Where?")
Best of BS Opinion: GDP numbers, bridge the governance deficit, and more
Here are the top BS Opinion articles of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: GDP numbers, bridge the governance deficit, and more")
FY22 GDP estimates: Weak patches start to appear
The 8.9 per cent GDP growth in FY22 (9.2 per cent prelim estimates) partly also captures past revisions
Learning from the Ukraine experience
The fact that the number of Indian students who go abroad for studies is increasing every year is well-known
 "Learning from the Ukraine experience")
Budget: Continuity & coherence
With some tweaking and good implementation, we can find a safe passage despite global turbulence
 "Budget: Continuity & coherence")
Eminent yes men behind NSE
Don't forget, the NSE scam and its abuse of power happened under the gaze of three successive Sebi chairmen, the worst happening under C B Bhave and U K Sinha
 "Eminent yes men behind NSE")
Legitimacy and the Ukraine invasion
Russia's actions are predictable but illegitimate
 "Legitimacy and the Ukraine invasion")