Page 16 - Editorial Comment

Saving the world

DART can reduce risks from meteors

A costly decision

Extension of PMGKAY should have been avoided

Indian equities' short-term outperformance

There's no dearth of high-quality corporate stories to keep investors interested, but a drop in valuations is likely if the international outlook worsens further

Foreign trade: Going beyond a phrase

India's trade policy needs to expand on what 'self-reliance' means

Symptoms of climate change are real

Mitigation policies should include adaptation measures

MPC meeting: Prudent policy path need of the hour

RBI should review its currency management

Giorgia Meloni: Will Italy rock the boat?

Europe's decisive swing to the right continues

RSS-Muslim leader meet: Reaching out with a message of harmony

Any dialogue between the powerful parent organisation of the ruling party and representatives of the minority community should be welcomed

Covid isn't over

The worst may be over, but the threat persists

In the margin

ASBA-like system will benefit retail investors

Telecom Bill: Innovation-unfriendly provisions must be revised

Exemptions in the draft Bill are too broad and need to be more narrowly defined

Populist instincts: Jharkhand's march towards provincialism

Its new domicile policy will weaken the delicate mechanisms of federalism that allow any Indian citizen to seek employment anywhere in the country

Carlsen vs Niemann: Cheating on chessboard

Ongoing scandal can dent the game's popularity

Rational expectations: Downside risks to growth are increasing

The economy's resilience will be tested in the second half of the year and beyond

Reducing air pollution: Stubble burning needs economic solutions

Fortunately, there is no dearth of potential gainful uses of crop residues

Listing gains for NGOs

Social stock exchange will increase transparency and strengthen the overall development of the sector

Rearing cheetahs: Kuno project requires careful handling

Dedicated follow-up is needed to ensure the Kuno ecosystem finds a new balance where these beauties can thrive

One Nation, One Grid: A problematic power equation

Concept of centralised electricity market sounds sensible in theory but is likely to be unworkable in practice

Ease of moving

Lower logistics costs will boost output

India's international canvas

The nation's diplomacy enters a critical phase