Best of BS Opinion: Odisha example before Andhra, AI edition of books, more

The voters of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, both with strong regional parties, have shown contrasting philosophies when it comes to the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections. In recent past polls, Odisha has voted for the Biju Janata Dal in the former and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the latter. Andhra voters do not make this distinction. The result, writes Aditi Phadnis, has resulted in widely divergent fortunes for the regional parties involved. read it here

Sandeep Goyal shows how Indian advertising scores poorly in terms of diversity and inclusivity. read it here

Atanu Biswas on the use of AI in follow-up novels by famous authors. read it here

Mariana Mazzucato and David Eaves examine the role of central banks in an increasingly cashless world. read it here