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Even as we celebrate India's emergence as a services-led economy, with our service exports strong and their prospects bright amid rising trade flux globally, we must look beyond the numbers.

Japan's second and third largest carmakers may merge to form the world's No. 3 automaker in a bid to take on Chinese electric vehicles. Do Japanese players, including Toyota, need to rethink their hybrid bet?

It isn't causing much deforestation and is better for our health than made out to be. Negative perceptions need to be fought, as its high yield per acre makes it affordable enough for mass consumption.

Trump's tariff threats are aimed principally at China and how his administration will deal with Beijing is the big question. Cordiality between the two leaders could be a saving grace of sorts in preserving ties.

Proposal to impose 35% GST on 'sin goods' not a good idea: SJM ...

The suo moto powers of courts are essential to secure justice and the public interest in many cases, but their overuse can have adverse consequences. These powers must be exercised judiciously.

Korean lawmakers were bravely joined by others to uphold democratic institutions and reject an attempt to impose martial law. The country deserves a standing ovation.

A loss or an opportunity loss need not be a mistake. What matters is whether the process of taking that decision was alright on the information available at the time. A wrong call can have a good outcome and vice-versa.

China's economic slowdown seems to have caused anxiety in Beijing over popular unrest. But attempts to keep bad news away from people are myopic. They're likely to hurt the economy even more and prove self-defeating for the regime.

What will the US central bank do with its interest rate policy? Growth isn't really flagging while inflation risks may go up next year if the White House shifts America's tariff and immigrant policies. RBI will be watching closely too.