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Strengthening regulatory bodies: Key reforms for efficiency, accountability

This column is not focused on analysing the performance of regulators, but rather on examining certain broad core issues that need to be addressed

Best of BS Opinion: A tale of questions, quests, and India's many facets

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Space ambitions: Isro enhances its space technological capabilities

Building a space station like the planned Bharatiya Antriksh Station also involves docking and undocking -- pre-fab modules must be slotted together in space

An uncertain world: India needs to improve its economic growth potential

The challenge for policymakers in India is to protect financial stability and find ways to increase growth potential at a time when global growth is likely to be below trend

New restrictions on AI chips into India but growth remains unaffected

The US restrictions are part of global tech wars and the third globalisation, aimed at hindering China's access to AI technologies

Treasures in the shallows: India's coastline rich in high-value seaweeds

The government's goal is to achieve a seaweed production level of one million tonnes by 2025 through higher harvesting from natural sources, and better captive cultivation

Consumer protection: Seller can't charge for bag carrying its name

The National Commission held that charging a customer for a bag, which prominently displayed the company's name, logo, or tagline, amounted to advertising at the customer's expense

Greed to fear, the changing face of cyberfraud and India's challenge

India needs to repeat what it did for financial inclusion - launch a nationwide campaign -- to tackle cybercrime

Mahakumbh: Innovation welcome, but ensure brand connect, pilgrim welfare

I have no quarrel with all the innovative thinking that guides many brands' Kumbh initiatives -- just that the motive should be brand connect and pilgrim welfare

Best of BS Opinion: Rhythms of curry, populism, and trump's political moves

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Delhi move: A promotion or loss of MP clout?

In the delicate dance that will accompany the appointment of a new president of the party, Mr Chouhan could be a participant

Could high-skill immigration increase under Donald Trump's leadership?

The key question is straightforward: When the MAGA wing is in conflict with pro-business conservatives or the tech community, who will win? The answer is uncertain

The curry conquest: A global journey of cultural significance, creativity

Whether used as a racist slur or celebrated as a global staple, curry's journey exemplifies its cultural significance -shared history and culinary creativity

Left, right, centre, reverse: Populism emerges as unifying political idea

In the new world, the only idea that cuts across enough vote banks is populism. Its beauty, charm and success lie in its ease of use and how little it demands from the head or heart

Are we entering an era of boring colours but exciting brand marques?

At one time, we used to photograph the cars in various colours to study how they reproduced; green and blue were a problem. Silver gray was difficult to shoot

Best of BS Opinion: Of ceasefires, climate, and economic crosswinds

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A macro tightrope walk: Balancing domestic slowdown, global challenges

The challenge for macro policy is to respond to the domestic slowdown without appearing to let its guard down against a hostile global environment

A piece of my mind: Budget should target 4% fiscal deficit, trade pacts

In India, after unprecedented 6% drop in real GDP in 2020-21 because of Covid and lockdowns, there was a remarkably strong recovery in the next three years with GDP growth averaging a little over 8%

Safeguarding groundwater: Sustainable solutions for urban water crises

According to the Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024 by Central Ground Water Board, 20% of groundwater samples from across India exceeded the safe nitrate concentration limit of 45 mg/litre

Best of BS Opinion: Spinning through challenges, opportunities, and stories

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