Page 7 - Bs Opinion
A long-expected invasion
Russia has been denied the quick victory it craved and stares at a long and painful period in the global doghouse
 "A long-expected invasion")
Unshackling the creative sector
All these digital ecosystems have some stunning success stories to showcase
 "Unshackling the creative sector")
Insolvency proceedings' deadline problem
The Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee had spent considerable time on the timelines to be prescribed for various steps under the insolvency/bankruptcy proceedings
 "Insolvency proceedings' deadline problem")
A fresh blow to globalisation
The conflict in Ukraine will deepen concerns about globalisation and national security
 "A fresh blow to globalisation")
An alternative export strategy
Instead of focusing on one over the other, India needs to view services and manufacturing as complementary, not exclusive activities
 "An alternative export strategy")
India's gender empowerment enigma
The troubling resistance to criminalising marital rape neatly encapsulates the concerns of a violently patriarchal society
 "India's gender empowerment enigma")
What it takes to love a corporation
There will be a debate among strategists and entrepreneurs about whether Tata Sons has been wise to acquire Air India
 "What it takes to love a corporation")
The burden of govt equity in PSUs
The Modi govt has outdone the Manmohan Singh regime in ramping up infrastructure outlay for state-controlled units
 "The burden of govt equity in PSUs")
Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
It is true that in the last seven-eight years, there has been a build-up of unsold inventory of apartments in several cities
 "Rethinking the 100 new cities plan")
Risks of imported energy get real
If energy prices remain this high for a year, they could shave 3 per cent off India's GDP, weaken the currency
 "Risks of imported energy get real")
How damaging is freezing CB assets?
Not much. Just that the CB is not able to manipulate currency markets
 "How damaging is freezing CB assets?")
Myths and reality of microfinance
The size of loans and tenure of repayment can be increased. MFIs should also be allowed to give secured micro loans, depending on the end use and quantum, if we want to change the poverty landscape
 "Myths and reality of microfinance")
Know-it-Allers versus Learn-it-Allers
'Since I am back to running an ad agency full-time after many years, I have witnessed a new breed of clients', says the author
US not ready for a solo space ride
From 2011 to 2020, the US relied solely on Russia to fly astronauts to the ISS
 "US not ready for a solo space ride")
Beyond the theatre of war
No one in South Asia wants the war to continue. But some want it to end quickly more than others
Follow the money
India is yet to finalise its offshore wind policy and hold its first auction
 "Follow the money")
An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets
Given the economic and military-technical realities, India needs to jump-start indigenous aero engine programmes for combat aircraft without delay
 "An atmanirbhar flight plan for fighter jets")
Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions
How actively did the aviation experts in the Tata group - which already had two airlines - participate in the selection process of the Air India chief?
 "Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions")
Will Russia's war spur trade diversification?
The crisis in Ukraine raises serious short-term challenges, particularly for the European Union, which is heavily dependent on Russian energy imports
 "Will Russia's war spur trade diversification?")
Procurement policy needs to cover more ground
The most authoritative aspect of the current notification is that its provisions are now part of the General Financial Rules of the Union of India
