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We need to talk about China as global economic tensions remain high

Chinese govt made important mistakes during pandemic. It chose to support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Embracing nationalism, it chose hostile behaviour against India in 2017 and 2020

For a sector to flower: Tapping India's vast floriculture opportunities

Studies have indicated that cultivation of flowers is more profitable than many traditional crops, especially in small and marginal farms, which constitute more than 90% of country's landholdings

How tech can help improve corporate governance, strengthen leadership

Companies and boards face a complex regulatory environment. AI can assist them by monitoring regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting

How to make health insurance healthy: Curb frauds with healthcare regulator

A healthcare regulator on the lines of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority could standardise hospital pricing and treatment protocols, and reduce frauds

Best of BS Opinion: Strategic conflicts, cricket, and genetic comeback

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Unquiet flows the Indus: Will treaty pressure shift Pakistan's stance?

The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will certainly put pressure on the Pakistani government - but whether it will be enough to change its behaviour remains to be seen

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Pakistan's ISI targets Hindus, tests India

At some point, the ISI's calculation has been, Hindus will rise in reprisal against their own minorities. That's a crisis they've been conjuring up in India. A nation at war with itself

Reborn, but ethically torn: The real debate behind de-extinction

The debate over de-extinction isn't really about wolves or mammoths or cheetahs. Or even science. It's about us, about who we are, and who we wish to become

Making the cricket bat less brutal: A missed IPL advertising opportunity

Ever since April 13, match officials have begun using a gauge to measure bats, with an eye on maintaining the balance between bat and ball and ensuring that batters do not gain an undue advantage

Pahalgam attack: The Pakistan playbook and messaging from Islamabad

There is a deliberate upping of the ante and a realisation that international support against Indian attack is no longer guaranteed

Best of BS Opinion: Strategies and silent revolutions in a world on edge

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Clear message on Pahalgam terror attack: All options on the table

Given that the attack had cross-border linkages and that it is well known that Pakistan nurtures and finances terrorist groups, the government on Wednesday took several measures

Grassroots governance: Development requires strong panchayats at the core

Panchayats are the closest tier of governance to the people. Unlike top-down models, a panchayat-led approach allows for contextual strategies that take into account multiple local factors

Breaking out of the 6% GDP growth trap: A roadmap to 8% and beyond

In the past 25 years, India's growth rate has been stuck around 6 per cent except the period 2006-10, when India briefly reached 8 per cent

India's options amid uncertainty: Equity, skilling, and housing support

To exploit the opportunities from current crisis, a two-pronged strategy can be conceived - restructuring trade partnerships and developing a strategic industrial policy to benefit from these part

Best of BS Opinion: New Delhi balances US trade, terror response and growth

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Tariff shock risks hit India growth; policy reset, reforms needed

The answer lies in assessing the impact through both a cyclical and strategic lens

Urban renewal hinges on civic duty, not just infrastructure alone

Projections indicate that by 2036, Indian cities will have close to 600 million inhabitants, i.e. 40 per cent of the country's population

Best of BS Opinion: Tracking silent signals in policy, education, and power

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How Donald Trump is turning America into the world's largest tax haven

But Trump does love one tax: import tariffs. He appears to believe that foreigners are footing the bill, thereby providing the money to cut taxes for billionaires