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Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs: Running blind on a global tightrope

The biggest issue is the assumption that while Mr Trump upends the existing order at his own will, "all other things will remain equal"

US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs

Rules of origin (RoO) are used by most countries to implement measures such as anti-dumping duties and anti-subsidy countervailing duties

Allow advance power of attorney for mentally incapacitated individuals

Clearly define the authority of the PoA holder, which should get activated upon confirmation of mental incapacitation by an independent medical panel

An unavoidable product of democracy: Trump tariffs ignore economic theory

The hallmark of the populist has always been the willingness to risk it all in service of his personal ambition and national honour

Parenting in the time of social media: Lessons from 'Adolescence'

The series Adolescence should make middle-class parents reflect on gendered attitudes, especially those relying on digital shortcuts over real parenting

Mr Bharat, India, Bharat: Patriotism through Manoj Kumar's cinematic lens

This isn't an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 to 1972

A new academic exodus: Is America repeating Europe's 1930s error?

If India could attract some of that talent (and many of these researchers are desis), it could provide a huge boost to research within the country

Tariff tantrums and geopolitical turbulence: Shifting India-China ties

The US was already losing its economic heft to China, even with respect to its treaty allies and partners in Asia

Navigating US tariffs: Challenges and opportunities for Indian exporters

One of the most affected industries is gems and jewellery, which contributes significantly to India's export earnings

Best of BS Opinion: Trade barriers, bulldozers, and Indian boardrooms

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

Nose in, fingers out: The board's mandate to avoid governance lapses

It is fundamentally bad governance to be on both the "buy" and "sell" sides at the same time

Best of BS Opinion: Navigating new frontiers in tech, policy, and economy

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

Turning the tables on policy uncertainty amid Trump tariff flip-flops

Will anything change in India against the backdrop of the Donald Trump administration keeping the whole world on tenterhooks over tariffs - a step or a misstep that has tanked stock markets globally

Best of BS Opinion: Unravelling the layers of today's biggest challenges

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

Localising politics and power must be a global governance priority

The world, India included, must push power to the lowest levels of governance to avoid popular alienation from the political process

Expanding storage for green energy key to 24-hour electricity in India

There are several energy storage solutions, but more reliable and significant at a grid level are battery storage and Pumped Hydropower Energy Storage

Time for Vodafone Idea to act: Management must aim to raise capital

Over the weekend, the government converted the telco's dues into equity shares at a premium, perhaps to keep its stake below 50 per cent and avoid turning Vi into a PSU

Emerging challenges for RBI: The central bank will need to keep adapting

In terms of challenges, the unpredictability of the US trade policy, or policy in general, which has increased global uncertainties, will keep the risk on the external front elevated

Mandating storage for rooftop solar may backfire without clarity

Solar's daytime-only output is well-known, and using storage to get power during other periods, especially the evening peak, seems like an obvious solution

Companies seek growth momentum: BS1000 analyses financial performance

Companies with higher FSI ranking have stronger balance sheets, better profit to cashflow conversion, high return on capital, and also reward their shareholders with generous equity dividends