Best BS Opinion: ‘Caste’ Constant in Haryana, In the Footsteps of Buddha, more

Illustration: Binay Sinha

The insults and pain of the Haryana polls. What it’s like to sit among the established powers in government. Experiences in Bodhgaya. And the innovative aspect of microfinance. Read today

Aditi Phadnis looks at the “caste” constant in the upcoming Haryana elections — non-Jats and Jats. And also at the ways in which issues concerning farmers and wrestlers can influence the outcome.

Chintan Girish-Modi writes: Speaking of gender, the government can make up for a conspicuous absence in Bodh Gaya. The 80-foot-tall Great Buddha statue, which stands not far from the Mahabodhi Temple complex, is surrounded by sculptures of the Buddha’s 10 most important disciples during his lifetime. There is, however, no visible public recognition of the early Buddhist nuns.

In the event of a lateral entry into the government service, Sandeep Goyal says that the soil must be prepared before the seeds can be planted.

Antara Haldar: Mainstream economics has ignored microfinance, which it can learn a thing or two from

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If Indian women can become CEOs of Pepsi and run banks, why shouldn’t women lawyers working in law firms be allowed to serve in the judiciary?

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal

First publication: Aug 31, 2024 | 06:30 AM IST