Best of BS Opinion: Political postures, national symbols and history

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Hello, wanderers of wonder, seekers of truth, and casual newsletter scrollers!  Today, we embark on a journey of illusions—from the Federal Reserve’s crystal ball that seems more like a kaleidoscope now, to political dramas that blur lines between power and protest, to a national symbol finally shedding its invisibility cloak, and the dazzling dramatisation of history on our screens—it’s all a matter of perception.What’s real? What’s a mirage? Let’s step into the maze. 

 

Imagine a magician, blindfolded, spinning a crystal ball. That’s the Federal Reserve trying to predict the future right now. With inflation playing