Best BS Opinion: Vodafone M

Best BS Opinion: Vodafone M

Hello and welcome to Best of BS Opinion, the conclusion of our opinion page for the day. Our First editorial argument If Vodafone Idea is to remain a viable third telecom operator, it will have to translate better optics into credible financial commitments. The return of Kumar Mangalam Birla as non-executive chairman may reassure the…

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India's casual gaming company

India’s casual gaming company

India has 591 million gamers, making it the world’s second-largest mobile gaming market by downloads. For years, that metric told a story: India consumes sports. What he is now beginning to show is the second – economically more important – one: India manufactures them, and increasingly exports them. The casual gaming segment is at the…

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Buffett succession: a new era

Buffett succession: a new era

The signals from Omaha are clear: While the face of the company has changed, capital preservation and a commitment to long-term value remain the cornerstone of the Berkshire model. Warren Buffett attended Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting as an audience member on May 2 in Omaha, Nebraska, wearing a purple sweater instead of his signature suit….

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DTCC launches tokenization

DTCC launches tokenization

Just-in-time account funding may be just around the corner as tokenization provides real-time capabilities. Banks, broker-dealers and clearing agencies may soon draw down capital buffers as the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) moves closer to launching tokenization through its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company (DTC). DTC – which provides book-entry custody for more than…

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Avatar's suit focuses on the hot two

Avatar’s suit focuses on the hot two

An actress accuses director James Cameron of stealing her likeness to create the “Avatar” character in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in California — a case that reflects a core fear among Hollywood actors of artificial intelligence. The Age of Intelligence: Losing Control of Our Own Faces. The actress, Cuorinka Kilcher, also sued Disney, which controls…

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75% of India's small towns cent

75% of India’s small towns cent

Germany is emerging as a preferred study abroad destination for students from tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India, as students increasingly prioritize affordability, job prospects and long-term migration pathways over traditional options like Canada, according to a new survey by global talent mobility platform Terraturn. Highlights of the survey: Germany: 75 percent students…

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WB CEO meets Governor

WB CEO meets Governor

Submission of gazette notification after declaration of results is a mandatory constitutional norm. Image: read 2 minutes Last update: 06 May 2026 | 3:01 pm First West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal met Governor RN Ravi at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to complete the statutory formalities of submitting the gazette notification naming…

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UAE to exit OPEC, fracturing P

UAE to exit OPEC, fracturing P

The UAE exits OPEC, highlighting Gulf differences over oil strategy, Iran policy and market stability. The UAE’s announcement of leaving OPEC on May 1 is more than a policy shift: It signals the unraveling of the long-weakening Gulf consensus on oil, economic strategy and Iran. The announcement comes on the heels of the Gulf Creators…

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Best BS Opinion: Government

Best BS Opinion: Government

Hello and welcome Best BS OpinionOur daily wrap of the opinion pages. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) draft on board governance of banks suggests that the composition and capacity of bank boards is important. However, it remains to be seen whether banks are able to fill those positions with the right people. Anyway, vacancies…

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Portugal Golden Visa: Citizen

Portugal Golden Visa: Citizen

Portugal has tightened its citizenship rules for foreign investors, extending the time required to obtain a passport as the country faces record levels of immigration. The bill, signed by Antonio José Seguro on May 3, doubles the residence period for most applicants under the Golden Visa program, which allows non-Europeans to obtain residency through investment….

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