Best of BS Opinion: Indo-US defence ties, IUC regime, and more

The national capital region was in virtual lockdown and parts of the country saw scuffles between police and protestors and a string of arrests. But in the financial capital, the Sensex continued its irrational exuberance and in Kolkata the Indian Premier League auctions continued it trends of breaking bid records. On the opinion pages, writers tackle the issues that the Indian government should be looking at as well. Kanika Datta sums up the views.

Here's a collection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.

Indo-US defence ties remain strong despite discord over trade and human rights. New Delhi