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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicBloomberg Opinion

Topic: Bloomberg Opinion

There’s no real way to know if we are living in historic times

Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa was painted around 1503 but was recognised as a masterpiece only in the 20th century.

Most of us were born into climate change — it’s the only world we’ve ever known

Global surface temperatures have passed the 1951-1980 average every year since 1977. Anyone born since has lived their entire lives in a changed climate.

With another massive win, this is Modi’s India now

Modi is the perfect representative for the young, aspirational, majoritarian, impatient Indians who have put him into office twice now.

Investing in art & making a fortune is not as easy as it sounds

It is human nature to look only at the big winners, while failing to include the impact of the losers.

India’s broken engine of finance needs to be fixed, quickly

Since IL&FS crisis, borrower has been hit by triple whammy of higher interest rates, fewer refinancing options & souring of sentiment among lenders.

As we brace for Terrorism 3.0, the West needs more eyes on the world

Global intelligence is the first and best tripwire for emerging threats by both hostile nations and non-state actors.

The world shouldn’t help save China’s Belt & Road

It isn’t the responsibility of Western money or private sector to finance China’s attempt at global hegemony.

‘Plant a tree, save the climate’ isn’t good enough

Many countries seem to assume that commercial tree plantations or planting trees amidst crops is enough. Yet only natural forests trap ample quantities of CO2.

Gender gap among students & researchers could be even worse than feared

The reason - in part - is because many men seem to have more confidence than women, and a simple rah-rah about women’s empowerment may not be the answer.

World’s top statisticians are urging scientists to ditch statistics and stick to mathematics

Statistical significance can be misleading because it sets an arbitrary threshold on the level of uncertainty science should be willing to accept.

On Camera

Suryakumar Yadav beats Trump’s Gaza plan on Indian TV news. No global event can match cricket

Indian TV channels need not report extensively on war zones. But why don’t they have at least one bulletin of international news each day, prime time?

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.