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Why liberalism is withering on the vine

Liberal ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity cannot be optimised except in small communities

Consumer sentiments improve in July

The July recovery in consumer sentiments is not only substantial but it is also spread evenly and robustly across regions

The 150-year trend that could help

Commercialisation of leisure could be the solution to many economic problems

Catching up on chip

The chip industry is divided largely into players who design and fabricate their own chips; those who only design chips; and those who only fabricate chips

Expect a no-action policy, focused on growth

If growth picks up in the second half of the year, February is the earliest we may see the RBI changing its stance by raising the reverse repo rate

Rethink aviation policy

Govt price caps are counter-productive

Securing India's fiscal health

Govt should prepare for medium-term challenges

Tax reassessment past deadline is a symptom

'Over the years this government, obsessed with alliterative dazzle, has talked about transparent taxation and honouring the honest', says the author

Death of a Salesman revisited

…are algos taking over from 'shoeshine and a smile'?

Best of BS Opinion: Some positive surprises, the chirping economist & more

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The chirping economist

'Their comments pertain to government policy. Some praise it, others criticise it', says the author

A win for Dutee!

Chand is confident that her personal life will not affect her professional competence

An infectious strain of stupidity

People isolate while desperately trying to identify how the infection is spread

Small state, big brother

Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of BJP trying too hard to 'integrate' distinct northeastern states. This has unleashed latent regionalism

Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving

Selective cooperation with Pakistan, not mindless confrontation is the way forward

Mission-driven localities

Through local taxation, wealth funds can be created, with the returns reinvested in the community

Best of BS Opinion: New normal climate, Govt must not micromanage & more

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The other side of IBC

Any restructuring of stressed accounts outside the IBC would not look credible till the performance of PSBs improves

Govt must not micromanage

The Centre should focus on broad policy framework rather than micromanaging industrial and developmental activities

Best of BS Opinion: Lessons from Delhi Metro, towards a lean tax department

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