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'How I Write' explores publishing challenges, writers' creative struggles

Each interview in this collection is insightful, unpacking for the uninitiated how the publishing industry works and the types of desirable and undesirable challenges they face

Drowning in content: Filmmakers, streamers struggle to navigate the market

Not surprisingly, our ability to savour, appreciate, and discuss things goes down

In a Trumpian world: Power shift to China delays new global rules

A new global compact on how to help African countries, home to most of the world's poorest, will be essential

Ground realities: Groundwater contamination poses serious hazards

Well-defined and enforceable groundwater rights, detached from land ownership, can offer solutions in this regard

Complex picture: MPC should avoid policy adventurism in uncertain times

The inflation projection of the MPC will ne­ed to factor in such possibilities, which will not be easy, given the level of uncertainty

Empowering startups through policy support, infrastructure development

We in CII are committed to championing initiatives that align with the vision of Startup India - driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering economic growth

Land factor in Indo-Pacific: How large are India's oceanic interests?

With just consolidating what is our primary area of influence or interest in the Indian ocean region, it might make more sense

Best of BS Opinion: Lessons from governance, markets, and culture

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

A school for ease of doing business: Fostering a business-friendly economy

Regulators, through regulations, address market failures, prevent abuse of freedom, and protect the rights of market participants

Can global mkts keep rising? Financial history favours investing outside US

I am less positive than many on the US equity markets and American exceptionalism. I worry about elevated valuations, surging retail sentiment

Best of BS Opinion: How much change and continuity can we expect this year?

The best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today, curated for you

Threat or opportunity: India needs to be prepared for AI-driven changes

A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that jobs in banking and finance are among the most vulnerable to AI induction

Widening net: New US sanctions to affect supply of Russian energy

Two large producers and exporters have been brought into the sanctions net: Surgutneftegas and Gazprom Neft

Hailing the freelance economy as it expands across global professions

Freelancers in the United States contribute significantly to the country's economy, with earnings totalling approximately $1.27 trillion in 2023

Shakeout in smallcaps: Divergence likely within the smallcap universe

The two key market indices, the Nifty 50 and Sensex, peaked on September 27 and are down 11 per cent now

Avoid overspending, financial mistakes in early years of retirement

Persistent high inflation in developing countries, including India, confuses people and makes them spend much more than they should during retirement

What lies ahead for banking and financial sector in the Year of the Snake?

Will we see a new trend with the sector shedding its skin and transforming itself? Or, will the theme of the year remain continuity with change?

Sovereign AI: GovAI emerges as the core to secure economic, national future

India's Sovereign AI ambition will need the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, just as he has championed Digital India and the Semiconductor Mission

Removing fact-checks on social media risks losing a vital harm filter

Free speech shouldn't be curtailed merely for conveying misinformation or expressing unpalatable or hateful opinions. It should be limited only when it has the potential to cause harm

Corridor of uncertainty: What does the future hold for Rohit and Virat?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form in Test cricket has triggered intense debate. Do they have the zeal to stage a turnaround so late in their careers?