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Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things Policy is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison sits down with Suryaprabha Sadasivan, Senior VP of Public Policy and FIPRA India Lead at Chase Advisors, to unpack what truly drives policy success in India’s complex political economy. Drawing from her cross-sectoral experience, Suryaprabha reflects on navigating Union–State dynamics, building multi-stakeholder coalitions, and helping clients shift from reactive posturing to strategic influence. She offers candid perspectives on the human, political, and narrative forces that shape outcomes in the policy advisory space.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh sits with Anupam Manur to analyse the verdict by the US Court of International Trade, which ruled his Liberation Day tariffs illegal. They discuss the legal possibilities, alternative scenarios, and what the new uncertainty offers to the global economy.
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As global efforts to decouple from China intensify, there has been a lot of hope and optimism about India being the benefactor of a China+1 strategy. However, it is safe to say that this has not materialised for India. Instead, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and to some extent, Bangladesh have seen increased investments and manufacturing activity. Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Rahul Jacob, former South China Correspondent for the Financial Times and currently a columnist for the Mint, to demystify why India waits as global supply chains are on the move and how India can take advantage of this geopolitical opportunity.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with Ambika Vishwanath, Director at the Kubernein Initiative, to revisit the Indus Water Treaty, long regarded as a rare success in India-Pakistan cooperation. As tensions persist and climate change reshapes regional water dynamics, they explore whether the treaty can endure, what its suspension means for future diplomacy, and how both nations can reimagine climate-resilient water governance.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung is in conversation with Professor Mahendra P Lama to discuss the remarkable journey of Sikkim from a Himalayan monarchy to becoming India's 22nd state in 1975. Marking 50 years since that pivotal transition, they discuss internal push for democracy, regional strategic shifts, and Sikkim’s evolving identity. Professor Lama is a Senior Professor at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. He is also the Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of Sikkim and a former member of the National Security Advisory Board of the Government of India.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anwesha Sen and Anisree Suresh examine Pakistan's economic history with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and deconstruct why it never sparked a reform moment. They also unpack Pakistan’s political economy - its policies, weaknesses and potential. They also unpack Pakistan's political economy, exploring the interplay between its policies, inherent weaknesses, and potential.
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In today’s episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan speaks with Karthik Bappanad and Lokendra Sharma about India’s cyber defence capabilities. Karthik and Lokendra situate Operation Sindoor within the wider landscape of cyber defences. They look at successful models such as RBI’s ReBIT, and areas that require further capacity building. Lokendra and Karthik also shed light on some of the challenges India faces and the different kinds of cyber attacks that can cause harm to critical infrastructure.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy is in conversation with Adya Madhavan on her paper, "Revisiting Arms Control Paradigms in the Age of LAWS."
They tackle the global debate over 'killer robots,' exploring the ethical and accountability dilemmas that arise when machines make lethal decisions. Adya breaks down why countries are so divided on governance; many advocate for a legally binding treaty, while major AI powers like the US and China resist strict limitations, all while pursuing the technology. The discussion focuses on India's strategic considerations, especially with China’s advancements in military AI. Adya proposes a way forward for India to champion human accountability in combat without restricting crucial domestic research and development.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila Institution) speaks to Surya Prakash (Programme Director and Fellow, DAKSH) and Rohith (Data Analyst, DAKSH) about the role of the Finance Commission in strengthening judicial reform. They discuss the budgeting process and the allocation of funds to the judiciary, and examine how fiscal decisions impact the functioning of India’s judicial system.
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In an era prioritising rapid technological output, this episode explores a crucial counterbalance: the need for deep investment in fundamental science. There is a symbiotic relationship between science and technology, which brings with it societal values and thinking. Join Shambhavi Naik and Ashwin Prasad as they discuss why a robust scientific foundation is indispensable for India's aspirations.
Further Reading: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/technology-may-shine-but-it-is-science-that-will-fuel-india-s-rise-13053098.html
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani and Astha Rastogi unpack the shifting dynamics of media consumption — from the rise of emotional content and algorithmic curation to the erosion of trust in traditional news. Together, they explore what it means to engage meaningfully with media in an age of noise, distraction, and disinformation.
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After a lull of many years, there’s so much happening in India’s nuclear energy sector this year. On 1 Feb 2025, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full budget of Modi 3.0, she made a major policy announcement related to nuclear energy: the intention to amend the liability law, also referred to as CLNDA in short. But what is this law about, why is it being amended? Would this amendment serve as a silver bullet for the Indian nuclear industry that has been stagnating for a long time now? In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra Sharma, a research analyst with Takshashila, discusses the various facets of nuclear liability with Parthasarathy and Siddharth, who just finished Takshashila’s Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. As part of this course, they examined nuclear liability in detail and made some recommendations on how to revise it.
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Urban floods in cities like Bangalore are becoming more frequent and disruptive. In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet and Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, a professor and the head of the Geospatial Program at the Takshashila Institution, explore how geospatial technologies—maps, sensors, and AI—can aid in planning, mitigation, and sustainable flood management.
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India's defence ecosystem needs a refined approach to fighting the next generation of battle, and that needs a vision for developing next-gen jet engines. In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet and Anushka Saxena discuss India's fighter jet engine ecosystem and the challenges facing the LCA Tejas and Kaveri engine programmes. Avinash also sheds light on how to approach co-production partners in the US, South Korea, and Japan, and why the government needs a holistic strategy to leverage the Indian private sector's jet engine innovation and component production capabilities.
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The AI diffusion framework was repealed by the Trump administration shortly before it was to come into force on 15 May 2025. In this episode of All Things Policy Rijesh Panicker, Ashwin Prasad and Bharath Reddy unpack what this means for India and the world.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani and Anushka Saxena discuss the codification of China's security view and policy in its latest White Paper on National Security in the New Era. They analyse the key takeaways of the paper, including China's red lines, approach to the Asian regional order, and tensions with the West.
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Every painted wall, pothole & traffic in Bengaluru has a story to tell. In this episode of All Things Policy, Pravar Choudhary of Bengawalks and I, Sowmya Prabhakar, COO of Takshashila Institution, take a stroll exploring the dynamics of the markets, society & government. From gated communities to badly designed footpaths, from heritage buildings to street art, we explore Bengaluru's soul.
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We have much to be heartened about India’s air power capabilities in the recent India-Pak military escalations. However, this is not a time for complacency, and many challenges lie ahead. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Aditya Ramanathan, Research Fellow with the Takshashila Institution, to unpack and understand the critical steps needed for future preparedness.
Link to Aditya’s recent article - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/two-analyses-on-weapons-systems-strategic-affairs-after-the-pause-in-conflict/
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Prof. Y. Nithiyanandam speaks with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya about the significance of Operation Sindoor and what it reveals about India’s indigenous defence ecosystem. They reflect on the opportunities it presents, the structural challenges startups face, and the need to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and operational deployment. From navigating policy bottlenecks to balancing indigenisation with strategic international collaboration, this conversation explores what it takes to build a resilient and future-ready defence innovation landscape in India. Tune in as they examine the lessons from Sindooor and ask: What could a truly self-reliant Indian defence ecosystem look like by 2040?
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How have Chinese analysts and citizen commentators responded to the April 22 terror attack on civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and the subsequent military escalations between India and Pakistan? Given that China is an interested party, a regional power, Pakistan's ally and a threat actor for India, understanding Chinese discourse on these events is crucial. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Anushka Saxena, Staff Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution’s China Desk, to discuss Anushka’s latest issue brief examining Chinese rhetoric and perspectives on the recent crisis.
Link to the full document - https://takshashila.org.in/research/mediation-and-interference-assessing-chinese-views-on-the-latest-india-pakistan-tensions
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane and Shobhankita Reddy unpack Operation Sindoor and examine how India’s response to cross-border terrorism by Pakistan-based outfits has shifted from restraint to assertive retaliation, marked by deep strikes, drone warfare, and public red lines. They discuss the strategic risks of this new posture, evolving military doctrines, and how both countries are rethinking procurement and operational planning. The podcast also explores the diplomatic freeze, the weaponisation of water and trade ties, and why third-party mediation remains a flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations.
Read more: https://pakistanpaigham.substack.com/
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf is joined by Dr. Garima Mohan, Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund’s Indo-Pacific Program, to unravel the dynamics of India–EU ties at a time of deep geopolitical churn. They explore the state of the long-delayed India–EU FTA, Europe’s recalibration amid the Ukraine war and shifting transatlantic equations. From Germany’s leadership transition to Jaishankar’s “partners, not preachers” remark, this conversation dives into how trust, trade, and technology are shaping the future of this partnership. Tune in to hear what’s driving convergence and where the gaps remain.
The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.
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India recently reported a major increase in its coastline. From 7516 Km in 1970, the length now stands at 11098 Km. The accurate measurement is essential for various aspects, including maritime security and credibility in maritime disputes. In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution, sits with Vice Admiral S K Jha (Retd.), former Chief Hydrographer of India, to discuss the objective of re-evaluation of coastline, its advantages and how this affects the establishment of maritime jurisdictions.
The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week hybrid programme tailored for those aiming to delve deep into the theoretical and practical aspects of public policy. This multidisciplinary course offers a broad and in-depth range of modules, ensuring students get a well-rounded learning experience. The curriculum is delivered online, punctuated with in-person workshops across India.
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India and the UK concluded an FTA after close to 3.5 years of negotiations. In this episode of All Things Policy, Suman Joshi talks to Shikha Tomar and Anisree Suresh to understand what it means for both countries.
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Join Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we dive into one of the most transformative developments in modern warfare and aviation: the rise of unmanned aerial systems. Vikrant, a Research Fellow at Takshashila, is working on a research paper on this very subject, which will be out very soon.
From their military origins to today's complex commercial ecosystem, drones have revolutionised our airspace - particularly what experts call the "Air Littoral," that critical zone below 10,000 feet where traditional aircrafts now share space with everything from delivery drones to weaponised UAVs.
The recent India-Pakistan conflict brought this reality into sharp focus, showing how drones have fundamentally transformed the battlefield. Meanwhile, countries like India are navigating the delicate balance between fostering innovation through regulations like the Drone Rules 2021 while simultaneously developing counter-UAS capabilities to address emerging security threats.
The discussion in this episode explores this new aerial frontier - where regulators, military strategists, and technology developers are racing to build systems that can distinguish friend from foe in increasingly congested skies. How do we manage this complex ecosystem? What lessons have recent conflicts taught us about drone warfare? And what does the future hold for airspace security?
Join us as we discuss about the technological challenges, regulatory frameworks, and defence strategies shaping the future of our skies.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rijesh Panicker, Bharath Reddy, and Ashwin Prasad discuss the strategic future of humanity with AI, based on the Superintelligence strategy paper. What will the future with AI look like? When might AI achieve critically dangerous capabilities? If one country's AI project threatens global stability, should rivals consider sabotage as a deterrent? How to preserve ultimate human oversight and security?
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This episode will take a closer look at India’s mechanism to release prisoners, particularly in light of the reality of prison overcrowding and the significant number of people in jail awaiting completion of their trials. According to a Supreme Court estimate, India has over 5.7 lakh prisoners confined in various jails across the country, of which 76% were reported as undertrial prisoners (as of December 2022).
In this context, Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila) is joined by Shreehari Paliath (Senior Policy Analyst and Researcher, IndiaSpend) and Leah Verghese (Research Manager, Daksh) as they unpack the challenges around Undertrial Review Committees, legal aid and cash bail schemes that were intended to ease the pressures of overcrowding in Indian prisons.
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In today's episode of "All Things Policy," Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen delve into the escalating energy demands of Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how the rapid growth of AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, comes with a significant and often overlooked environmental cost due to the immense electricity consumption of data centers. The conversation highlights concerns about the sustainability of this trend, with projections suggesting data centers could use 10% of the world's electricity by 2030. While India currently has sufficient capacity for its AI needs, proactive planning for future energy demands is crucial. The episode explores potential sustainable solutions, specifically questioning whether leveraging nuclear energy through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could be a viable alternative to support the booming AI and data infrastructure.
Read more: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/redrawing-the-not-so-pretty-energy-footprint-of-ai/article69541375.ece
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Why is it a task to get research and books funded and published? From acquiring agents, preparing manuscripts, approaching publishers and finally marketing the written word. In this episode of All Things Policy, Leah Govias and Kavitha Rao, the writer and journalist and the author of 'Spies, Lies and Allies: The Extraordinary Lives of Chatto and Roy, discuss the process of funding and publishing books and research.
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Donald Trump's second term as the United States president started on January 20, 2025. India-US trade relations have been in a phase of heightened negotiations and readjustments ever since. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan talk about various trade-related developments that have dominated the news cycle and discuss the potential contours of a future India-US trade agreement.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with Dr. Happymon Jacob about Operation Sindoor and its implications for India’s evolving military doctrine against Pakistan. They unpack how the Pahalgam attack has catalysed a strategic shift in India’s response to terrorism, the blurring of conventional and subconventional warfare, and what this means for deterrence, diplomacy, and the future of India-Pakistan relations.
Check out this X thread for more: https://t.co/F3zPTQrH6I
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence and Foreign Affairs, in conversation with Yamini J Kumar, who is the Assistant Programme Manager for Law Enforcement & Policing Fellowship, talks about the evolution of mediation, its challenges in India and suggested policies that could be implemented. From a court-referred mechanism to a recognised alternative dispute resolution tool, they explore how mediation is still a strange concept to people and how there is less accessibility because of the stigma around it.
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Your phone needs the right time, but so do robotic vacuum cleaners, drones, and countless other autonomous machines. So, who tells them all? Listen as Avinash Shet and Ashwin Prasad discuss the fascinating technology of timing satellites and their crucial, often invisible, role in synchronising our modern world.
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With the ensuing trade and tariff war between China and the US, external economic hostility is mounting onto Beijing's ongoing economic woes. The major stakeholders responsible for powering China through this tumultuous economic period are China's local governments. In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Amit Kumar discusses with Anushka Saxena how China's local government financing model works, what its challenges are, and what policy measures are being experimented with to deal with the double whammy of falling revenues and expanding expenditure mandates. Amit also sheds light on how local governments have leveraged LGFVs and special purpose bonds over the past few years to deal with its targets, and why acknowledging and addressing the consequent off-the-book debt should be the big ticket agenda item for Beijing's economic priorities going forward.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet is joined by Aakash Kumar to trace the evolution of India’s science and technology ecosystem. The episode explores how India’s scientific foundations were laid post-independence under Nehru’s vision of state-led development, discusses the enduring legacy of colonialism, and assesses today’s challenges, including low R&D spending and the deep tech gap with countries like China. With historical context and policy insights, the episode urges a rethink of India’s S&T priorities to remain globally competitive.
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In this episode, Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, engages in an insightful discussion with Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla (Retd) on the themes explored in his recent book, "Maritime Power and China’s Grand Strategy". Together, they examine China’s growing maritime ambitions—from its naval expansion and the “String of Pearls” to grey zone tactics and the Belt and Road Initiative. Drawing on Admiral Chawla’s distinguished naval experience, the conversation delves into why maritime power is central to China’s ascent and the implications for India’s strategic outlook. An essential listen for students, professionals, and anyone interested in India’s maritime future and the evolving dynamics of the Indo-Pacific.
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Trump's tariffs have been the talk of the geoeconomics town for the past few weeks. Most recently, he announced a 90 day pause on his own tariffs. What does this pause mean for the world and India? Are there any opportunities that India can catch onto amidst all the confusion that surrounds this tariff regime?
Tannmay Kumarr Baid sits down with Anupam Manur and Anisree Suresh to discuss Trump's tariffs, the pause, and its implications for India and the rest of the world.
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Fifty years ago, a modest satellite named Aryabhata marked India's bold entry into space. In this episode of All Things Policy, ShreeKeerthi, Research Analyst and Prof. Dr. Y Nithiyanadam of the Geospatial Programme at Takshashila Institution, trace Aryabhata's journey from its creation in Bangalore to its launch from the Soviet Union during the geopolitics of the 1970s. They examine the scientific hopes it inspired and the lasting legacy it created for subsequent missions like INSAT, IRS, Chandrayaan, and Mangalyaan.
On the 50th Anniversary of Aryabhata's launch, they talk about the fascinating stories behind its name, explore the Indo-Soviet collaboration in space, reflect on how this single mission transformed Bangalore into the hub of India's space ambitions of Aryabhata, the future of Indian space innovation, and the lessons that continue to be relevant today, at the centre of India's space aspirations.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Aishwaria Sonavane discuss satellite internet. We live in a hyper-connected world, and satellite internet mega constellations are the next leap. Thousands of Low-Earth Orbit satellites are working together to beam internet globally, representing a massive infrastructure and space tech innovation. This technology holds immense potential for military strategy and economic growth, but its dual-use nature also presents security and regulatory challenges that demand our attention.To understand the power and implications of satellite internet – whether for use, investment, or governance – it's crucial to grasp its fundamentals. My latest paper, the first in a series, explains precisely how this technology works and its current applications. Dive into the details: takshashila.org.in/research/satellite-internet-explained
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Maps don't just guide us; they help in decision-making. From our food apps to how well we are prepared for disaster management, location is our new currency. In this episode, Y. Nithiyanandam & Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila talk about how geospatial work impacts our markets, governance and our everyday lives. Location isn’t just a pin—it’s power.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Danish Zahoor to disentangle some of the myths surrounding global migration. The conversation explores the growing backlash against migration in developed countries, tracing its roots to globalisation and examining the potential consequences for global economic integration. It also delves into the so-called "dark side" of migration, including exploitation, inequality, and brain drain, offering thoughtful insights on how these challenges can be addressed without reinforcing xenophobic narratives.
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In 2019-2020, Parliament passed four labour codes which merged twenty-nine existing labour laws into four broad categories intended to ensure, inter alia, universalisation of wages and social security, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and formalisation of employment. With the Union government announcing its intention for the implementation of these codes to begin across states by April 1, 2025, what are some of the hurdles that informal workers may face with these new codes? Join Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila) and Pankil Goswami (PhD candidate, McGill University, School of Social Work) as they unpack the implementation struggles, the case for welfare boards and other complex considerations in the Indian context.
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The Indus Treaty has been called as one of the world's most enduring water sharing agreements, but is that so? In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Research Analyst with the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution and Arpan A Chakravarty, Research Fellow at the India Foundation, explore the origins of IWT in the aftermath of partition, the role played by World Bank, how it has shaped regional water diplomacy and finally reflect on whether the treaty still serves India's interests today, along with what potential reforms could take place in this evolving subcontinental landscape.
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OpenAI released GPT-4o, which included art generation, particularly Studio Ghibli-style anime recreation of users’ pictures. This update took the internet by storm, and social media platforms were flooded with people recreating their images in Studio Ghibli-style. Parallely, conversations around the integrity of art/artwork, copyright, intellectual property rights, and protecting the livelihood of artists were highlighted. In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi and Anwesha Sen attempt to dissect this.
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Recently, a Dallas-based biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, announced that it has been able to resurrect a species of wolf that went extinct around 12,500 years ago. It claims these dire wolves are the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animals.” What does this mean for science, ecosystems, and society? In this conversation with Sarthak Pradhan, Shambhavi Naik shares her insights on the methods used by Colossal, the potential consequences of this breakthrough, the ethical concerns it raises and its implications for policymakers around the world.
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The recent talks between Russia and the US discussed reviving a maritime security arrangement in the Black Sea. This has been widely touted as a step in the right direction towards ceasing hostilities between Russian and Ukraine. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anushka Saxena explore whether this is really the case, and discuss the promises and shortcomings of the potential agreement and explore what it could mean for the broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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On 24 March 2024, The Atlantic's editor published a story that broke the internet. He revealed being accidentally added to a Signal chat group called 'Houthi PC small group' in which the who's who of senior US national security leadership discussed striking the Houthis in Yemen. After the White House tried to downplay the issue, The Atlantic published another story, this time revealing more details about the bombing timeline.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra Sharma sits down with Manoj Kewalramani and Tannmay Kumarr Baid from the Takshashila Institution to unpack the issue, discuss the highlights from the leaked chat, and discuss the lessons for India.
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Dr. Walter C. Ladwig III, senior lecturer at King’s College London, sits down with Vanshika Saraf and Tanmay Kumarr Baid to unpack the surprising findings of his latest research on India’s legislative behavior in the realm of foreign security. Drawing on a unique dataset of over 10,000 parliamentary questions from 2004 to 2019, Dr. Ladwig challenges the notion that Indian MPs are disengaged from defense and external affairs.
Why do some members of Parliament prioritise foreign policy despite its perceived low electoral salience? What can written questions tell us about democratic oversight in the world's largest democracy? And what do these patterns reveal about accountability, expertise, and the nature of parliamentary engagement? Tune in to this episode of All Things Policy as we explore the intersections of data, politics, and security.
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The last few years have been defined by an increased contestation between the US and China that increasingly spills into technological domains such as AI, semiconductors or even space. In addition to this tech warfare, developing countries are concerned about the security of their supply chains — especially in the chips and telecom sectors. Given both supply chain warfare and security concerns, how should India navigate tech geopolitics?
Lokendra sits down with Avinash and Tannmay to discuss the findings from the ‘Technopolitik: A Technology Geopolitics Survey’, a public survey conducted by the researchers of the High-Tech Geopolitics Programme of the Takshashila Institution.
Link to the full survey report: https://takshashila.org.in/research/technopolitik-survey-report
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Yamini J Kumar, in conversation with Mr. Javeed Ahmad, talks about how technology is reshaping law enforcement and policing in India. From AI-based surveillance to cybercrime laws, we discuss both the opportunities and the challenges that come with tech-driven policing. Our guest, Mr. Javeed Ahmed, a seasoned IPS officer, shares insights on tools being used, privacy concerns, ethical questions, and the future of policing. Whether you're curious about facial recognition, cybercrime, or data protection laws, this episode breaks it all down in an engaging conversation.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Malathi Renati chats with Cmdr Rajesh Rajagopalan, the first CEO of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), as he shares insightful experiences from his pioneering role. From heartwarming stories of government-led efforts to support and uplift athletes to reflections on public-private partnerships (PPP) and his current work as CEO of the Dani Sports Foundation—this conversation dwells on the intersection of policy, passion, and podium dreams.
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Satellite internet is rewriting the rules of connectivity. In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Sowmya Prabhakar, COO at the Takshashila Institution, unpack the rise of Cloud Nomads and how beaming broadband from space will shift digital behaviours, challenge governance frameworks, and spark geopolitical issues.
Monopolies in the sky? Check.Satellite insurance (yes, it’s a thing)? Check.Privacy when your data is literally out of this world? Double-check.
Tune in as we orbit around the universe of implications that satellite internet could have on society, markets, and government.
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When mainstream media turns a blind eye—or worse, reinforces exploitative power structures—protest movements turn to alternative channels to make their voices heard. From underground pamphlets and newsletters in colonial India to encrypted WhatsApp groups and digital zines in contemporary resistance movements, subversive media has long played a critical role in mobilising dissent. In this episode of All Things Policy, Maya Patra and Leah Govias discuss the past, present and future of alternative media during the time of protest.
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China's tech innovation has excelled despite a heavy-handed state crackdown on the private sector. Disruptors like Deepseek have emerged, and policy signals from the recent private tech entrepreneurs' symposium and the National People's Congress seem to finally ease on businesses, promising only to "guide them on national priorities."
In this video episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena quizzes Shobhankita Reddy on the latest developments in China's Science and Tech policy and innovation ecosystems, and where the tech economy is headed. Shobhankita also focuses on the factors that have led to China's growth as a tech superpower, and where the challenges lie.
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China has emerged as one of the world's leading developers of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). This is reflected in China's exports of UCAVs, especially across West Asia and Central Africa. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy sits down with Adya Madhavan, researcher with the Takshashila Institution, to discuss Adya's latest research work examining the factors that have enabled China to build such a robust export market, the politics of UCAV exports, and the implications for other countries, including India.
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From France to Canada, headlines across the world are reporting consumer boycotts as a way for citizens to express their dissatisfaction with global economic policies. In France, for example, a widely cited poll in mainstream French media reported that 6 out of 10 French consumers supported a movement to reject American brands and products made in the US in response to the US' trade tariffs and growing anti-European sentiment. But what are economic boycotts exactly? And how effective are they? What could such boycotts say of a country's law-making institutions? In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila) is in conversation with Sarthak Pradhan (Assistant Professor, Takshashila) and together, they attempt to unpack some of the considerations around whether such movements meet their intended objectives.
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Wildfires are increasing in intensity and frequency—but do we know their extent? In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani and Keerthishree dissect India's wildfire hotspots, the shifting patterns of wildfires, and the challenges that come with them. We also look at California's catastrophic January 2025 wildfire to discuss what makes California so susceptible and if India is at risk of such incidents. From geospatial technology to policy solutions, we examine strategies for the prevention of wildfires, disaster management, and safeguarding of local communities. Listen in for insights on addressing this growing threat.
In the latest edition of “MAPS SNAPS”, check out the visual study of California forest fire mapping using Remote sensing and the key takeaway for forest fire reporting in India. From geospatial technology to policy solutions, we examine strategies for preventing wildfires, disaster management, and safeguarding local communities.
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In this episode, Shobhankita (Research Analyst, Takshashila), Kripa and Suman (Programme Managers, Takshashila) discuss the dwindling number of movies with themes around dissent. They examine a timeline of Hindi films from the 50s onwards to analyse the reasons for this change and its implications for society.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharath Reddy and Rijesh Panicker discuss their upcoming report on AI governance. Stay tuned till the end for their predictions on the future of AI governance!
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Maya Patra and Swathi Kalyani discuss Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Mauritius, analysing India’s strategic engagement in the Indian Ocean. The conversation contrasts India’s developmental approach—rooted in historical ties and security cooperation—with China’s large-scale infrastructure investments and economic influence. They explore how Mauritius serves as a microcosm of India-China competition in Africa and examine whether these partnerships foster genuine development or economic dependency.
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Startups are integral to the Indian growth story. From grocery delivery app Zepto to HR software Darwinbox, we frequently come across news of Indian startups raising millions of dollars from venture capital (VC) funds. But why are startups, including deep tech ones, funded by a specific class of investors called 'VC'? Why are the stock market and the traditional banks not playing this role? How does a typical VC fund operate in India? What challenges do they face?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra Sharma sits down with Shobhankita Reddy, a research analyst at Takshashila Institution with prior experience in the venture capital industry, to explore and explain the VC ecosystem in India.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur, Shikha Tomar, and Anisree Suresh delve into the intricacies of India-US trade relations amidst reciprocal tariff threats from the US. They explore India's strategic options and propose that a bilateral treaty, coupled with the opening up of key sectors, would be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both India and the US.
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Is Donald Trump truly remaking American foreign policy? How might his actions impact great power politics? In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan take a hard look at India's choices in an uncertain world.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan is in conversation with Malik Moin Abbas about identity in Pakistan Administered Kashmir. Moin delves into the historical narratives that were perpetuated and the many factors that led to a change. The 2024 protests in the region in particular, were a pivotal movement and saw many groups coming together and reclaiming a sense of collective identity. The conversation also touches upon how the state and governance have shaped identity.
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Community networks that function as media platforms—such as community radio, grassroots journalism, and digital collectives—are empowering people to take control of the narratives that shape their lives. From Sangam Radio in Telangana to Khabar Lahariya’s fearless rural journalism, these community-driven platforms are redefining civic engagement and governance at the grassroots level**.
In this episode, Kripa Koshy and Shreya Ramakrishnan explore India’s grassroots media and community networks—how they empower local governance, amplify citizen voices, and bridge the gap between policy and everyday life.
🔗 Check out the community networks featured in this episode:
- Sangam Radio (Telangana) – A Dalit and Adivasi women-led community radio driving local governance. Learn more
- Khabar Lahariya – India’s only women-run rural news platform, holding power to account. Learn more
- Radio Bundelkhand – A community radio station in Madhya Pradesh focused on rural issues and local storytelling. Learn more
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Vaidehi Vaidya (Founder and MD - Women In Sports India) shares with Malathi Renati the toolkit her organization is developing to gather data-driven insights aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to women's leadership in sports. They also discuss the economic aspects and the role of society in effecting meaningful change.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung and Sourav Mannaraprayil explore a critical question: Is AI quietly killing our curiosity and critical thinking or simply making us more efficient? As AI tools like ChatGPT become ubiquitous in education, work, and creative fields, the duo examines how this growing reliance on instant answers and automation might weaken our cognitive abilities. Read our opinion piece, “Curiosity in the Age of AI’ in the link below - www.deccanherald.com/opinion/curiosity-in-the-age-of-ai-3426884
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The Indian Meteorological Department recently issued heatwave alerts for districts in Karnataka and Kerala. In this episode, Swathi Kalyani and Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, part of the Geospatial Programme at the Takshashila Institution, explore the definition of heatwaves, its impact across sectors and communities, how cities are adapting to rising heat and what more needs to be done.
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While global gender frameworks set crucial benchmarks, they often fail to capture the localised realities of the Indian subcontinent, where identity, mobility, and political structures shape women’s experiences in ways Western models overlook. In this episode of All Things Policy, AIshwaria Sonavane and Amna Nasir break down why one-size-fits-all policies fall short and explore what a more localized, intersectional approach could look like.
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In India, many plants serve both as food and medicine. Shambhavi Naik discusses with Megha (@meghaphd), Varun from TDU, and Bob Allkin from the Royal Botanic Gardens about the use and regulation of medicinal plants.
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Donald Trump’s second term in the White House has resulted in allies and partners, like Australia and India, adjusting to new geopolitical realities. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Lisa Singh, the CEO of the Australia India Institute at the University of Melbourne, about how Australia is adapting to these changes and the future of India-Australia ties.
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How walkable are India’s cities? Are our footpaths safe and accessible? In this episode, Kripa Koshy, Suman Joshi, and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the state of pedestrian infrastructure in Indian cities. They explore the key obstacles to walkability and reflect on potential solutions to make our cities more pedestrian-friendly.
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In this episode, Vanshika Saraf sits down with Rushali Saha to unpack the shifting dynamics between Delhi and Dhaka. More than six months after Sheikh Hasina’s exit and a new interim leadership in Bangladesh, bilateral relations are at a crossroads. Can India recalibrate its strategy and move beyond megaphone diplomacy? How will Bangladesh’s warming ties with Pakistan and China reshape the neighbourhood? And is there a way to restore balance in this historically cyclical relationship? Join them as they dive into the politics, power plays, and backchannel diplomacy shaping the future of India-Bangladesh relations.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung and Rishabh Yadav discuss Rishabh’s paper “Do populists make populist foreign policy: Pakistan's foreign policy under Imran khan,” which looks at the linkages between Populism and foreign policy where civilian supremacy is lacking.
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Join Aishwaria Sonavane and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we explore one of the most consequential yet understudied strategic relationships in Eurasia. The Turkey-Pakistan alliance has evolved from cultural kinship to a comprehensive strategic partnership with profound implications for regional security, nuclear diplomacy, and counterterrorism efforts. As Turkey emerges as Pakistan's second-largest arms supplier after China, and as both nations provide unwavering diplomatic support on issues like Kashmir and Cyprus, we must ask: Is India facing a new geopolitical challenge that extends beyond its traditional concerns with Pakistan?
Join us as we navigate this intricate web of ideology, security partnerships, and diplomatic manoeuvring.
Aishwaria has written a wonderful op-ed on this very topic which you can read here: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/indias-stakes-in-erdogans-pak-trip-3418457
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Cross-Strait relations between China and Taiwan have seldom been without tensions. Developments from the past few days, however, have ignited military and political skirmishes between the two sides once again. In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss the takeaways from China's recently concluded Taiwan Affairs Work Conference, and the latest confrontation between Taiwanese and Chinese naval vessels in Strait waters. Anushka also opines on what Trump means for Taiwan, and how the US is shaping cross-Strait relations.
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Bengaluru Metro’s recent fare hike has sparked plenty of frustration—while BMRCL insists it’s necessary to stay afloat, commuters are feeling the pinch. With rising transport costs, is public transport losing its edge as an affordable alternative?
In this episode of All Things Policy, host Sourav Mannaraprayil sits down with Anisree Suresh to unpack the metro fare hike, its impact on daily commuters, and why affordability is key to a thriving public transport system. They also explore smarter ways to generate revenue, from real estate and advertising to congestion charges—without making passengers foot the entire bill.
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One of the key objectives of any economy’s industrial policy is to boost domestic manufacturing. India’s manufacturing sector, however, has remained stagnant. In addition, India's industrial policies have sometimes violated WTO norms and resulted in a number of trade disputes. Is India creating norms of it’s own when it comes to such policies or is it just following the crowd? In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy is joined by Sarthak Pradhan (Assistant Professor, Takshashila), where Sarthak argues that India isn’t creating any new norms with regard to its industrial policies. Further, India should remove obstacles to private investments and implement a number of factor market reforms if it is indeed interested in boosting manufacturing.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Shobhankita Reddy discuss the recently concluded Paris AI Action Summit that was co-chaired by France and India. What are the outcomes of the summit and why did the US and the UK decline to sign the summit's final statement? What are the implications of this for the global AI landscape?
Tune in to read the tea leaves on the changing political winds in AI.
Shobhankita's recent opinion piece on the summit here - [https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/how-paris-ai-summit-was-a-quiet-success-13864037.html]
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aparna Rajesh and Maya Patra discuss the Goa State Amrit Kaal Agriculture Policy 2025 and its emphasis on agri-tourism. The policy aims to integrate agriculture with tourism, providing farmers with additional income streams through farm stays, experiential visits, and rural tourism activities. They examine successful Agri-tourism models from Maharashtra and Thailand, analysing their economic impact and sustainability. The discussion also covers challenges in Goa, including infrastructure gaps, marketing constraints, and the need for policy support. With the state’s strong tourism sector, can agri-tourism be a viable strategy for rural development?
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India's PM Narendra Modi became one of the first state leaders to pay a visit to the US as Trump 2.0 completes a month in office. Join Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar in this episode of ATP where they discuss whether Modi's visit succeeded in assuaging the anxieties surrounding the Indo-US ties.
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Have you found yourself frustrated with some of the issues you face every day in your city? Be it real estate prices or public transport systems? In this episode of All Things Policy, Miheer Karandikar unpacks some of the problems that plague India's cities today and outlines some measures that can be taken to mitigate them.
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How can cities be designed to be more inclusive and accessible for women? In this episode of All Things Policy, Maya and Aparna explore gender-responsive urban design in India—examining how public transport, street lighting, and city planning impact women's mobility and safety. They discuss global best practices, community-driven initiatives, and policy solutions India can adopt to transform urban spaces. From innovative planning strategies to grassroots efforts, they unpack ways to help women reclaim their right to roam.
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Throughout history, Humans have crossed forests and the sea using their navigation skills. Europeans leveraged maps for conquering foreign lands and improving their administration. As we rely so much on technology for our movements in the present, how did people of the past navigate unfamiliar lands? What kind of maps did they create? What relevance do maps hold today? Join Sowmya and Swathi Kalyani of the Takshashila Institution as they sit down with Anirudh Kanisetti, historian and author of Lords of Earth and Sea, to answer these questions.
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A budget reflects the government's priorities. The union finance minister presented the budget a few days back. Given the role of research and development (R&D) in fostering innovation and driving economic growth, it is worth exploring the union budget provisions to facilitate R&D in India - What does the government's R&D spending look like? What about prominent policies like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation or One Nation, One Subscription? How will the Finance Minister's announcement of a ₹20,000 crore loan to private sector research play out? Sarthak Pradhan and Shambhavi Naik dive into these questions in this episode of All Things Policy.
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Join Abhishek Nagaraj and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we discuss innovation policy, private sector R&D and AI. In today's world of techno-nationalism, where technological supremacy is considered to be an indicator of a country's prowess, and in the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancement, innovation and private sector research and development have become the backbone of economic growth. And recent developments in AI have dramatically accelerated this innovation cycle. Join us as we discuss all this and much more in this fascinating podcast episode.
Abhishek Nagaraj is an Associate Professor in the Management and Organizations (MORS) and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation group at Berkeley Haas. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research is in the area of innovation management and entrepreneurship. His research studies the power and limits of data-driven decision-making and AI on innovation and creativity in a variety of different contexts.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria and Anushka unpack India’s defence budget for FY 2025-26, exploring spending priorities, capital allocation, and strategic implications. They examine how India is balancing military modernisation, operational readiness, and rising pension costs, while also comparing defence spending trends in Pakistan and China. With China’s expanding military footprint and Pakistan’s reliance on strategic partnerships, does India’s budget align with its evolving security challenges?
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In this episode, Vanshika Saraf sits with Ashwin Prasad to understand the strategic nuances of the U.S. AI diffusion framework, exploring how it aims to position America for technological leadership in a future dominated by advanced AI. They discuss the motivations behind these regulations, their geopolitical implications, and their potential impact on global innovation.
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China has approved the construction of a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, yet key details about its impact assessment remain undisclosed. The recent earthquakes in Tibet and their associated damage highlight the potential risks of such large-scale initiatives. The latest edition of theTakshashila Geospatial Bulletin delves deep into the Medong Dam, exploring its implications for India as a lower riparian nation. In this ATP episode, Ms Swathi Kalyani quizzes Dr. Nithiyanandam on his latest research, discussing the dam's environmental risks, strategic challenges, and how it could escalate geopolitical tensions in the region.
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In today's episode of All Things Policy, Shree Keerthi and Swathi Kalyani discuss the world of locusts, exploring their origins, evolution, and swarming behaviour. Locust infestations pose significant challenges for both the government and farmers. Swarms threaten crops, but GIS technology and remote sensing can aid in monitoring, forecasting, and mitigating damage. These tools enable early interventions to protect livelihoods and safeguard ecosystems.
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The big news story in artificial intelligence is the R1 model from DeepSeek, a chinese AI lab. Shobhankita and Rijesh from the Takshashila Institution's High-Tech Geopolitics programme explore why this is newsworthy and what this means for the AI community in India as well as globally.
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This is the second of a 2-part series. Childhood is precious! How can we guarantee that India's youth receive a well-rounded and enriching education where play is seamlessly integrated into learning?
Malathi Renati hosts the authors of Get Kids to Play—Saumil Majmudar (CEO and Co-founder of SportzVillage) and Vijay Krishnamurthy (Sports Researcher and Executive Coach)—as they explore the vital themes of their book 'Space, Time, Child, Content, and Facilitator'.
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Childhood is precious! How do we ensure India’s youth experience a fulfilling and holistic education, where play is part and parcel of learning?
Malathi Renati hosts the authors of “Get Kids to Play”, Saumil Majmudar (CEO and Co-founder SportzVillage) and Vijay Krishnamurthy (Sports Researcher and Executive Coach), and together they unpack the significance of the key focus areas in their book Space, Time, Child, Content and Facilitator.This is the first of a 2 part podcast series.
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In this episode of All Things Policy podcast, Ashwin Prasad and Avinash Shet discuss the scramjet engine technology. Motivated by the ground test of the scramjet engine by DRDL, a DRDO lab, we discuss the importance of this successful test. We unravel the technology behind the scramjet engine and explore its implication on regional and global geopolitics.
Link to the Jet Engine document mentioned in the podcast: https://takshashila.org.in/research/jet-engines-and-ecosystem
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Miheer Karandikar and Anisree Suresh explore the latest proposed policy by the Maharashtra government to mandate individuals to own or secure a parking space to buy a car in Mumbai. They examine the intricacies of the proposed policy and suggest how congestion pricing can be an effective solution to traffic congestion woes.
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How can conditions be created where domestic workers can flourish through their engagements and employment? Why domestic workers, though - They cook, clean, and care for our homes, yet their own working conditions remain precarious and invisible. With estimates ranging from 4 million to over 50 million, domestic workers are an essential yet undervalued part of India’s economy. Beyond formal vs. informal sector debates, how do we create an environment where they can truly thrive? From wage anchoring to time off and legal protections to social mobility, what does the future of work look like for them? Join Leah Govias and Shreya Ramakrishnan as they explore key challenges and opportunities that could shape a better future for domestic workers in India.
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There are numerous challenges facing India in the aerial domain. Lack of pace of modernisation, China’s rapid pace of acquisition and technological advances including a new 6th gen fighter. Air Marshal TD Joseph (Retd.) and Yusuf Unjhawala discuss how India can defend itself in this situation.
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An Advisory Group, chaired by the Principal Scientific Advisor, has been formed to develop an India-Specific AI Regulatory Framework. A subcommittee within this group has released a guidelines report that is currently open for consultation. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy unpack and discuss the recommendations in the report.
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In 2024, the City of Seoul announced that it would spend $325 million over the next five years to “create a city where no-one is lonely”. The initiative proposed a series of interventions ranging from a 24/7 counselling helpline to more green spaces and nutritional meal plans. But is there a role for government intervention to tackle this issue? Join Kripa Koshy and Suman Joshi, Programme Managers at Takshashila, to hear them discuss these policy interventions, what role markets and civil society could play and why Payal Kapadia's film, 'All We Imagine as Light', has some interesting learnings around loneliness in the Indian context.
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With his return to the Oval Office for a second term, US President Donald Trump has promised a 'Golden Age' for America. But questions loom large as to his stance on the US's precious alliances, his approach to deal with the war in Ukraine and the intensifying contestation with China, and his commitment to a strengthening India-US partnership.
In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena speaks to Manoj Kewalramani to untangle Trump's vision for the regional order, and his priorities for the US's economy and polity in the years to come. Manoj also sheds light on how his latest Executive Orders may affect the relationship with India and Indians, and how his inclination toward business-friendliness may impact the US-China relationship.
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The Shakti program offers free bus travel for women and transgender individuals in Karnataka, boosting workforce participation and financial freedom for marginalized communities. While it has increased ridership and saved money for millions, challenges like overcrowding, harassment, and insufficient buses remain. Maya and Vanshika discuss the pros and cons of the scheme in this episode.
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In the latest episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena quizzes Amit Kumar on his approach and framework to determine sectors of vulnerability in the burgeoning and asymmetric India-China Trade Relationship. Amit also sheds light on why electronic and electrical components, machinery and machine tools, and organic chemicals should emerge as priority sectors in India's de-risking strategy, and how such a strategy can be pursued.
Strategic and Critical Vulnerability Framework: https://takshashila.org.in/research/takshashila-discussion-document-defining-dependence-induced-vulnerabilities-in-asymmetrical-trade-interdependence-a-conceptual-framework
De-risking India's Trade With China: https://takshashila.org.in/research/de-risking-indias-trade-with-china-identifying-strategic-and-critical-vulnerabilities
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In this episode, Rakshith hosts Lauri Myllyvirta, a co-founder and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) as well as a senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute's China Climate Hub. Lauri has spent the past decade as an energy analyst focusing on climate, energy, and air pollution issues across Asia, having been based in Beijing from 2015 to 2019. His research has primarily concentrated on China’s coal consumption, CO2 emissions trends, sources of air pollution, and the development of the country's coal-fired power and steel industries. If you are interested in China's energy transition and decarbonization journey, tune in to this episode of All Things Policy!
Here are some pieces by Lauri discussed in this podcast - https://dialogue.earth/en/author/lauri-myllyvirta-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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The discussion around the upcoming census and the ensuing delimitation and reapportionment exercise has immense ramifications for the democratic future of India. Voters per MP, vote equality, and federalism are some of the principles on which arguments are being made. What is the historical context of this exercise, and what is at stake for the southern states? What could be the pathways for the future? Suman and Miheer discuss this in this episode.
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India’s states have each charted their unique growth paths. While some states have performed remarkably well, some have lagged. Recent studies highlight these dynamics, identifying successes and areas of concern. In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan and Rijesh Panicker discuss the economic trajectory of India’s states, examining their growth stories and challenges.
The studies referred to in the paper
https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2024/11/11/Growth-Convergence-and-Public-Finances-of-India-and-its-States-555567
https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/State-GDP-Working-Paper_Final.pdf
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Since the military coup in 2021, things have dramatically changed in Myanmar and the nation has succumbed to a civil war. Shobhankita and Vanshika, research analysts at The Takshashila Institution, discuss the complex situation in Myanmar, its geopolitical implications and way forward for India-Myanmar relations.
Link to Vanshika's working paper here-
https://takshashila.org.in/research/overcoming-a-strategic-blindspot-indias-turn-towards-myanmar
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In this episode, Rakshith quizzes Saheb Singh Chadha, a senior research analyst at Carnegie India, who recently authored a paper that meticulously examines the four-year period of heightened tensions and negotiations between India and China from 2020-2024. This paper divides the period into three distinct phases based on the negotiating positions of both sides. The analysis explores various communication channels, including high-level political meetings, diplomatic talks, and military commander discussions. It investigates the underlying reasons for the conflict, noting that China views India's border infrastructure as part of a US plan to contain China. The paper also provides policy recommendations to help resolve the standoff. Check out the podcast and let us know your comments.
Here is the link to the paper - https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/12/negotiating-the-india-china-standoff-2020-2024?lang=en¢er=india
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In this episode of All Things Policy, host Aishwaria Sonavane sits down with Abdul Basit, Senior Associate Fellow at RSIS, to examine the future of Taliban-Pakistan relations, currently strained by periodic border clashes, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) recent airstrikes in Paktika, and the longstanding refugee crisis. The discussion also delves into broader regional implications, including India’s strategic interests and the role of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) amid escalating hostilities.
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Join Miheer Karandikar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, in which we unpack a scheme that was touted as a game-changer in India's industrial landscape—the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Launched to position India as a global manufacturing hub, these schemes aim to boost domestic production, attract investments, and reduce import dependencies. But is the PLI strategy delivering on its promises? Are there hidden costs or unintended consequences we need to consider? Join us as we unravel the complexities of PLI schemes and explore how these incentives are reshaping industries and India's economic trajectory.
Miheer has written a wonderful op-ed in this topic, which you can read here: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/india-s-pli-scheme-challenges-and-the-path-forward-12904755.html
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The nature of warfare is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology. In this episode of All Things Policy, Avinash Shet and Adya Madhavan explore how Artificial Intelligence is shaping the military domain. From autonomous drones to predictive maintenance systems and lethal autonomous weapons, we unpack the transformative role AI plays on and off the battlefield. Join us as we discuss key global players in the AI arms race, the interplay between civilian and military AI technologies, and the unintended consequences of militarising AI. We also take a closer look at India's military AI and what lies ahead in the race for dominance.
Link to Discussion Document "A Survey of Military AI Technologies": Link
Question to audience: What is the future of military AI, and what should India focus on to stay ahead?
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Predictive policing is an AI use case in law enforcement wherein biometric technologies are used to “predict” crimes. There has been a considerable increase in deployment of such technologies across countries in the past decade and these are thought to be a way to reduce crime. However, while its effectiveness is debatable, increased surveillance and reduced privacy for all citizens is an immediate outcome which brings with it additional risks. In this episode, Anwesha Sen speaks to Disha Verma about how these technologies are being deployed in India and their various pitfalls.
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The appearance of Starlink in Manipur wasn't just about unauthorised internet access - it was a wake-up call. Rakshith Shetty and Ashwin Prasad explore the technology, its risks, and opportunities as India confronts the reality of global satellite internet.
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There is much talk about the state of India's air quality and the urgency of the problem. However, thus far, most mechanisms for its addressal focus on more short term solutions. In this episode, Dr. Sarath Guttikunda talks about the problem and its sources, the need for better air quality monitoring, and long term solutions that have worked elsewhere. He also explains the science behind trans-boundary pollution and the need for cooperative monitoring and mechanisms.
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Local government bodies are essential to grassroots democracy and effective governance in any country, much more so in a large country like India. However, their elections and functioning have been intermittent and delayed since the 1990s. In the second and final part of this episode, Miheer Karandikar talks to Rishvanjas Raghavan about the extent of, reasons behind and solutions for delays in municipal corporations in the country.
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Local government bodies are essential to grassroots democracy and effective governance in any country, much more so in a large country like India. However, their elections and functioning since the 1990s have been intermittent and delayed. In the first (of two) parts of this episode, Miheer Karandikar talks to Rishvanjas Raghavan about why Indians should care about municipal corporations and what their problems are.
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Sports in India is at a turning point. We are a young nation, holding alot of potential and promise across sectors. There is no better time than now to capitalise on how Sports can be a catalyst for social development, job creation, and overall wellbeing.
Listen in to whatMalathi Renati and Nandan Kamath have to say about what’s in store for 2025 from a policy, innovation, and community perspective.
Join the marathon to transform India!
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In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar, COO of Takshashila Institution, is in conversation with Bhumika Modh from The Association of People with Disability (APD, India). They talk about the recent developments in the accessibility space. Using the framework of society, markets & government - they dwell on what it takes to make accessibility a reality for PwDs in India.
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It is a season for one nation, one ‘fill in the blank’. The Government of India, on 25 November 2024, approved One Nation One Subscription — or ONOS for short — as a Central Sector Scheme. Lokendra sits down with Shambhavi — head of research at Takshashila, to unpack the ONOS and discuss its upsides and downsides.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf discusses India’s regional connectivity efforts with Riya Sinha, who has extensively worked on the CSEP Sambandh Database. From the inspiration behind the project to the challenges faced in compiling and maintaining the database, the conversation explores how India has stepped up its integration efforts with the neighbourhood by intensifying infrastructure development and diplomatic initiatives.
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While it may feel strategic, could a political apology be a necessary feature of a healthy democracy? You've seen many a political leader take to a public apology whether it be to address historical injustices or government failures, but what's the value of a political apology anyway? And what are some of the features of a "good" political apology? Join Kripa Koshy and Shreya Ramakrishnan as they unpack a few examples of political apologies in the Indian and global context and tackle these broader questions in this episode of All Things Policy.
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Aditya R and Shambhavi Naik discuss the ongoing plans for updating the biological weapons convention, a key UN treaty that prevents the development and use of bioweapons.
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Join Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam in a thought-provoking conversation with Ms Ingvild Brodtkorb, guest speaker at the United Service Institution (USI) recent annual conference on UN Peacekeeping Missions. This engaging discussion explores how climate change is reshaping the challenges faced by modern peacekeeping operations. Key topics include strategies for adapting peacekeeping efforts, integrating climate resilience into mandates, and forging partnerships to strengthen conflict prevention. A must-listen for anyone interested in the nexus of climate action and global security.
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India and Bangladesh have had cordial relations in various geopolitical frontiers. While a successful Ganges water treaty came into existence in 1996, the Teesta River dispute remains unsolved today. but not so much when it comes to the transboundary river, Teesta. While there was a successful Ganges water treaty that came into existence in 1996, Teesta river dispute remains unsolved till today. In today's episode of All Things Policy, Yusuf Unjhawala sits with Dr Nithiyanandam and Swathi Kalyani to discuss this issue, its implications on the bilateral relations of India and Bangladesh and the importance of Geospatial technology in planning a solution for the same.
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After years of delays, India's ambitious Venus Orbiter Mission is set to launch in 2028. Space writer Jatan Mehta joins Ashwin Prasad and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the incredible challenges of mapping Venus' hellscape. He also provides a fascinating description of subsequent missions planned by the European Space Agency and NASA.
Check out Jatan's blogs:Indian Space Progress Moon Monday
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In a follow-up to a previous discussion on the Starship, Ashwin and Swathi delve into the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), a cutting-edge rocket recently green-lit by India's Union Cabinet, analysing its potential to revolutionise the country's space program.
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Private players in India do not spend enough on Research and Development. India’s in-house industry R&D spending is a mere 36.4 per cent of India’s gross expenditure on R&D, compared to 77 per cent in China and 75 per cent in the US. This underinvestment limits India’s innovation capacity and, consequently, growth potential. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the key policy impediments that hinder technological upgrades and innovation for Indian firms. Additionally, they explore potential solutions to address these challenges.
Resources referred to in the episode -
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/policy-tweakscan-push-private-sector-rd-3305698
https://the1991project.com/writing/papers/indias-climb-innovation-ladder-policy-enablers-and-impediments
https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w31308/w31308.pdf
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India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, recently briefed the Parliament on the disengagement deal between India and China in Depsang and Demchok. While he touched upon several aspects of the deal, many questions remain unanswered. In this episode of ATP, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena of Takshashila's Indo-Pacific Studies Programme break down Jaishankar's statement and get into the specifics that went unaddressed.
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Large language models (LLMs) generally do not work that well with non-English languages. But why is that the case? What does this mean for India, which has 22 languages recognised by the constitution and, according to different estimates, has total languages running into hundreds? How do we build and deploy LLMs for Indian languages? Should we even do so? Lokendra sits with Adya and Anwesha from the Takshashila Institution to discuss these pertinent issues.
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Join Rohan Pai and Leah Govias in today's exciting episode of All Things Policy as they dive into the world of deepfakes! Following close on the heels of Trump’s election victory, the soon-to-be head of the latest ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Elon Musk sued the State of California for implementing a new law that would regulate deepfake content shared online, or more specifically, shared on X. Are deepfake bans a violation of free speech? Are deepfakes always employed for misinformation, or can they be used ethically? Listen to find out!
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To strengthen India’s stance on critical mineral security, the Ministry of Mines in 2023 identified 30 critical minerals deemed essential for the nation's economic development and national security. While the report highlighted India's complete import dependency for ten critical minerals, it did not fully address a more pressing concern - the extent and nature of dependency on China, a strategic adversary with a history of weaponising its mineral dominance. In this episode, Rakshith and Anushka assess India’s critical mineral dependency on China.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.The Takshashila Institution has designed the 'Technopolitik: A Technology Geopolitics Survey' to understand and assess what people think about how India should navigate high-tech geopolitics. Please take this 5-minute survey at the following link: https://bit.ly/technopolitik_survey Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
It all started with a dream, a vision; to bridge gaps and improve the status quo. Sports entrepreneur and alumna of the #OpenTakshashila "Building a sporting nation" course, Amita Malhotra, shares her start-up journey with Malathi Renati. How she found her IKIGAI, combining her interests, mission, and skills into a viable business model, EqualSportz, the 'new kid on the block' (Debut: July 2024).
Listen in to understand the inconsistencies she wants to address for parents and young athletes in India's sporting ecosystem.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Miheer and Anisree delve into India's state capacity challenges. They examine the Takshashila Institution's research on the topic and propose solutions to address these challenges in key domains.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita and Avinash discuss deep tech software startups. They ponder how we can measure its impact without software patents as a concept in India. They also discuss software patents and alternative frameworks to classify a startup as deep tech software without relying on patents or IP.
Link to our earlier podcast on deep tech startup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fG8onO5I5s,
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India faces a significant urban housing crisis, particularly affecting low-income households. Indian cities are overcrowded, lack sufficient infrastructure and offer a low quality of life. Shobhankita Reddy and Anisree Suresh discuss the role that startups can play in addressing some of these challenges.
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India is on the brink of a demographic transformation. With a rapidly growing elderly population, the nation faces an ageing crisis with far-reaching implications for its economy, healthcare, and social structures. In this podcast, Vanshika Saraf is joined by Leah Govias and Malathi Renati, where they discuss the issue of India's changing demographic and explore the challenges of providing adequate healthcare, financial security, and social support for seniors. Tune in to uncover solutions and opportunities that can help India turn this looming crisis into a sustainable future.
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In this discussion, Rakshith and Anika explore Azerbaijan's presidency during COP 29, examining how it was organised and assessing the outcomes related to climate finance. They also discuss the implications of Trump's upcoming presidency on U.S. domestic and international climate policies, as well as China's actions during COP 29. Finally, Anika will share a few sources where you can stay updated on China and its environmental policies.
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Join Srinivasan Iyengar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we have an absolutely fascinating and insightful discussion about Delhi's air pollution problem, its causes and sources, and look at tools, models and frameworks to do data-backed, source-driven analysis to help policymakers with informed, optimal decision-making when it comes to solving the air pollution problem that plagues India and the world. Source analysis throws up very counter-intuitive reasons behind air pollution and can help make targeted interventions with a higher probability of success than ad-hoc policies.
We discuss a wonderful paper that Srinivasan had coauthored on this very topic, which you can read here: https://web.archive.org/web/20231210210045id_/https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3617129
Srinivasan also recommends reading the book "Clearing the Air" by Tim Smedley, a journalist by profession. The book is on air pollution and goes through its various causes. It also puts the debate in a historical context and has a healthy dose of various public policy measures that have both worked and failed. A great read indeed.
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AI has risen to prominence over the last few years, and fears that it will take over jobs has driven narratives around it. In this episode, MIheer Karandikar talks to Sridhar Krishna and Arindam Goswami about their recent paper called 'AI Adoption: Think tasks not jobs' in which they show how AI will replace specific tasks, not whole jobs and propose a framework to think about the impact of this replacement.
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At a time when the labor force participation of women in India continues to lag significantly behind that of men, is a woman’s participation in leisure a challenge? Leisure enthusiasts, Kripa Koshy, Rijesh Paniker, and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss. What do the women in your life do for leisure? Do you think leisure is necessary? Write to us at contact@takshashila.org.in. Books mentioned in this episode include ‘Why Loiter’ and ‘The Many Lives of Syeda X : The Story of an Unknown Indian’.
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The significance and continuous necessity of discussing gender equity have numerous benefits. As we enable all genders to participate in the nation-building process, we support economic progress and aid in the dismantling of social obstacles and norms.
Malathi Renati hosts Dr. Varsha Pillai, a GCPP alumna of Takshashila, whose work is at the intersection of media, gender, and social change. Varsha was also named a Changemaker by Change.Org India in 2022 and has a rich 20-year experience in both the corporate and non-profit space.
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Dr Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor & Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, Interacts with Col KK Sharma (Retd.), a decorated veteran and Professor at Chitkara University, for an extraordinary deep dive into India's legacy and future in UN peacekeeping. With decades of experience, including leadership in the Indian Army and key roles in shaping global UN doctrines, Col Sharma offers unparalleled insights into the challenges, triumphs, and evolving dynamics of international peacekeeping.
This engaging podcast uncovers India's pivotal contributions to global peacekeeping missions, the resilience of Indian soldiers in conflict zones, and how advanced technology is reshaping modern peace operations. Col. Sharma also sheds light on the vital role of women in peacekeeping, the psychological and emotional dimensions of deployment, and India's bold vision for the future of peace efforts.
Whether you're a student, a policy enthusiast, or simply curious about the untold stories of Indian peacekeepers, this episode promises to be an enlightening journey. Don't miss this captivating conversation that connects military expertise with a vision for a more peaceful world. Tune in now.
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The 19th G20 Summit recently concluded on November 19, 2024 in Rio, and given that the overarching themes of the summit were quite relevant to the developing world, China's engagements struck home with countries like Brazil and South Africa. From talking about its major role in alleviating poverty and hunger, to launching an alliance on Open Science and reiterating the importance of 'Friends of Peace on the Ukraine Crisis', China's pitch at the G20 clearly demonstrated its ambitions to play a vital role in the grouping.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Anushka Saxena how to see through some of China's rhetoric, and which statements and initiatives should one continue to watch out for. Manoj also talks about the daylight in India and China's perspectives on bilateral relations and the two sides' roles in the region and the world, as evident from the meeting between their foreign/ external affairs ministers on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
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Join Ashwin and Rijesh in this episode of All Things Policy as they explore the potential for international cooperation in an arena as heavily contested as Space.
Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/a-strategic-thrust-to-space-beyond-borders-3273650
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Vanshika and Shambhavi discuss the origin of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), mitigation strategies and possible ways forward for tackling AMR.
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What are the components of a veteran healthcare system? How does India's veteran healthcare system look, and how does it compare with other countries? In this conversation with Sarthak Pradhan, Major General (Dr.) Ashok Kumar gives his insights on India's veteran healthcare challenges and potential reforms.
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In the episode, Sowmya Prabhakar COO of Takshashila Institution is in conversation with Preethi Nagaraj. They go over the nuts and bolts of what goes into making the live performance immersive in nature. They discuss about how every decade from the 60's onwards had a role in shaping society. Preethi sees that a lot a youngsters are getting into the theatre space, while OTT thrives. They end with a peak into what science theatre offers.
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Join us to explore India's ambitious three-stage nuclear power programme. From harnessing the power of uranium to unlocking the potential of thorium, we touch upon the science, technology, and geopolitical implications of India's groundbreaking initiative. In this All Things Policy podcast episode, Avinash Shet is talking to Lokendra Sharma to understand the three-stage nuclear plan.
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As AI becomes pervasive in our lives, the demand for AI chips, especially Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) have gone up exponentially to process data on machine learning, deep learning and language models. One American company has a near monopoly over GPU production. Join Ashwin Prasad and Satya Sahu in conversation with Amit Kumar where they explore the specifics and implications of the evolving AI chips ecosystem.
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It's been an eventful week in Goa after the State's Tourism Department filed a police complaint against a social media user who supposedly disseminated "false" statistics on the fall in rates of touristic activity in the southwestern coastal state. The X user cited a report by CEIC which claimed foreign tourist arrivals in Goa fell from 8.5 million in 2019 to 1.5 million in 2023, "thereby causing significant annoyance to local businesses and inducing fear or alarm within the local community.” While the Government of Goa vehemently disagrees with the statistic, this development has prompted an outpouring of discussion around the health and sustainability of the State's tourism sector, particularly in comparison to their Southeast Asian competitors. Join Anupam Manur and Kripa Koshy as they discuss factors that impede the growth of the tourism sector in Goa, what responsible tourism could look like in India and best practices that the State may be able to cherry pick from around the globe.
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Against all odds, Donald Trump has clinched a victory in the recently concluded US presidential election. Not just the White House, the Republican Party is poised to control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Trump 2.0 is expected to cause tremors not just in domestic US politics, but also globally. In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra sits down with Manoj and Vanshika to understand the implications of Trump 2.0 for India, China and the Indo-Pacific region.
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Anushka Saxena and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they talk about India-Taiwan relations. They take a look at the historical perspective in the relationship, some recent events that have happened, where does China fit into all of this, and what could be the way forward for this triangular relationship. What are the geopolitical considerations that underpin this relationship, especially in today's fast-evolving landscape?
Anushka has also recently written an op-ed on this which you can read here: https://www.thequint.com/opinion/tecc-taiwan-economic-and-culture-centre-india-china-ties
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh converses with Professor Ian Hall from Griffith University, Australia, about the evolving India-Australia relationship. They explore how the relationship has grown from centring on “cricket, curry, and the Commonwealth” to a more comprehensive strategic and economic partnership.
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Sarthak Pradhan and Sridhar Krishna discuss how the EU, the US, and other countries use taxes and tariffs to promote the development and deployment of green technologies. They evaluate the policies and assess the future of green technology, given the results of the current US elections.
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China is expanding its military infrastructure in Shigatse in Tibet. In the first of our podcast, Nithiya and Yusuf talk about the firing range- why it is here and what the implications are for India.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Karishma Mehrotra, South Asia correspondent for The Washington Post regarding her report on the sentiments of Kashmiris in the aftermath of the recent elections there. They discuss the perspectives of ordinary Kashmiris who saw the election as a way to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and how dignity and respect, rather than economic considerations, accorded far more importance in their decision to vote.
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Sridhar Krishna and Anupriya Mohta discuss how to survive and thrive in an AI economy and the skills required to make this happen. They refer to recent discussions at the World Economic Forum and evaluate the ideas of various experts on this subject and adding their own research on this subject.
Reference: https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/turbocharging-learning-while-mitigating-risks/
Embracing Gen AI at work, by Paul Daugherty and James Wilson, HBR 2023
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Anthropic has just announced that its frontier Claude model can use computers the way people do—by looking at a screen, moving a cursor, clicking buttons, and typing text. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy discuss how these agents are different from existing ones, the opportunities and risks involved and the governance implications.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Mariam Azeemuddin and Srividya, a Research Scientist at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, explore a critical topic: cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and its effects on mental health, and the impact of India’s policy reforms on mental health awareness.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on the pathways to better mental health!
In this episode of the All Things Policy podcast, Rakshith Shetty and Amit Kumar talk about Rakshith's latest issue brief on the opinions of Chinese analysts on India's climate change diplomacy. One of the seven recurrent themes in the Chinese narrative that is highlighted in the discussion is the dual-track diplomacy narrative. In case you haven't read Rakshith's piece yet, this podcast provides a succinct and captivating substitute. Here is the link to the paper, though, so please read it. - https://takshashila.org.in/research/drones-in-modern-warfare-takshashila-working-paper-kh2a4
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SpaceX's Starship made headlines with its dramatic descent and catch of the Starship rocket 7 minutes after its launch. Join Ashwin and Avinash in this episode as they explore the significance of this rocket technology. Avinash quizzes Ashwin about why this technology matters, what possibilities it could unlock, and what are the potential benefits and concerns around this development.
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Satya, Saurabh and Shambhavi analyse the latest initiatives under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and discuss a potential roadmap for the future.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Mariam Azeemuddin analyse the latest lawsuits filed against TikTok in the US for harming the mental health of teenagers. Using the Octalysis 'gamification' framework, they examine the intricacies of the TikTok algorithm and question whether the allegations in the lawsuit are founded. Are there any safeguards that can be put in place to reduce these dangerous repercussions, or is a national ban the only solution? Tune in to find out!
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In the 1980s, sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the notion of a "third place": a space dedicated to informal gatherings to facilitate conversation and social interaction, argued to be essential to democracy. Many commentators see third spaces as valuable contributions to social cohesion. But in an increasingly globalised and virtual world where spaces serve multiple purposes, is there value in the third space? Join Shreya Ramakrishnan, Bharath Reddy and Kripa Koshy from the Takshashila Policy School in this discussion on the value and revitalisation of third spaces.
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India-China relations are dynamic, featuring periods of marked conflict, competition, and some cooperation. Structurally, however, the relations face significant challenges today, in domains ranging from the boundary dispute and trade imbalance, to broader tensions surrounding leadership of the 'Global South', burgeoning US-China contestation, and competing visions for a regional order. And even though the structural faultlines cannot be wished away, they require a crisp and innovative means to think about achieving equilibrium and some stability.
In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Anushka Saxena about a pathway towards achieving a new modus vivendi with China. He sheds light on the influential strands of thought shaping the two neighbours' policies toward each other, while also proposing a 6-part framework for India to consider as it approaches the 'China question'. Manoj's detailed ideas are also elaborated in his latest research paper for Takshashila, entitled 'Contours of a New Modus Vivendi with China'.
Link: https://takshashila.org.in/research/contours-of-a-new-modus-vivendi-with-china
Amit Kumar's conceptual framework on dependence and vulnerabilities (referenced in the ATP episode): https://takshashila.org.in/research/takshashila-discussion-document-defining-dependence-induced-vulnerabilities-in-asymmetrical-trade-interdependence-a-conceptual-framework
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Why do governments, including India’s, struggle in the cybersecurity domain? In the context of global AI governance wherein the US and EU are pushing for soft touch and hard touch regulation, respectively, what is the Indian approach to AI governance? How can we secure supply chains? To find answers, Lokendra, Rijesh and Bharath sit down with Michael (Mike) R. Nelon (Senior fellow in the Carnegie Asia Program) in this episode of All Things Policy. Mike leverages his nearly four decades of experience of working in internet and digital policy to illuminate the discussion on above questions. They also discuss key insights from Carnegie's 2024 report "Korea's Path to Digital Leadership," lessons India can learn from the Korean experience, and how India fares on the parameters employed in the report.
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In this episode, Avinash Shet and Anisree Suresh explore how policies like Minimum Export Price (MEP) affect global trade, particularly for essential commodities like onions and rice. We delve into the reasons behind these regulations, such as controlling domestic inflation and stabilizing food prices, while also examining their consequences on farmers and exporters.
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While the Government has been the primary driver of sports since independence, it is time the other 2 pillars the society and markets, who have equal or more agency, stop being spectators, but get into the action and actively promoting a sporting culture in India. We are in an economically viable space to see this unfold.
Ram Mohan and Vinay Rao who attended the expert capsule course "Building a sporting nation," discuss the various creative approaches to achieve this with Malathi Renati.
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In mid-2023, some imagined the Middle East and North Africa would move on from internecine conflicts to an age of economic connectivity. The war that followed laid bare the poor assumptions that underpinned these hopes. In a conversation with Aditya Ramanathan, Egyptian scholar Muhammad Alaraby discusses the ongoing conflict, the risks that lie ahead, and the prospects for a brighter future.
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India won the gold medals in both the open and women's categories in the recently concluded 2024 Chess Olympiad. Regarding this massive success, Miheer Karandikar and Malathi Renati talk about how chess has developed over the years and how society, government and technology play a role in it.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty and Anisree Suresh discuss carbon pricing in India, its significance as an economic tool, policy design challenges, and possible ways of adopting it. They also discuss the impact of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on Indian exporters and how geopolitical pressures force India to look at carbon pricing as a policy option to ensure global markets in the future while ensuring the competitiveness of its exports.
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Join Yusuf Unjhawala and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they talk about the new Japanese Prime Minister's rather provocative proposal to form an Asian NATO that includes India, and what should be India's response to this proposal.
Yusuf has also recently written an op-ed on this which you can read here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-should-steer-clear-of-an-asian-nato-its-strategic-flexibility-is-at-stake/2292874/
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In July 2024, what is being called the biggest global tech outage was caused not by a malicious actor but a cybersecurity company. A mere 40 KB faulty update pushed by CrowdStrike caused millions of devices running Windows operating system to crash. As the dust settles down, it becomes only timely to discuss the long-term lessons from the tech outage. In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra engages in a conversation with Dr Kailash Nadh (CTO of Zerodha) to distill the key lessons. They also discuss Kailash’s ideas on software as a discipline and his thoughts on open source software. Kailash's decades of experience as a software tinkerer combined with his passion for ideating and analysing long-term trends brings fresh insights to this discussion on tech outage.
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Neha Dixit's The Many lives of Syeda X weaves a compelling tale around the intersectionality of poverty, gender and religion. In this episode, Miheer and Suman were in a free wheeling conversation with Neha to talk about this and a whole host of other topics around economics, regulation and its effects and more.
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What are the major sources of water for Bengaluru? Why did the city face a water crisis earlier this year? What steps can be taken to prevent similar situations in the future? In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan speaks with urban hydrologist Shashank Palur to understand Bengaluru's water challenges.
How Water Flows Through Bengaluru: Urban Water Balance Report- https://welllabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WELL-Labs_Bengaluru-Urban-Water-Balance-Report.pdf
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan speaks to entrepreneur and investor Mohit Satyanand. As a long-time investor. Mohit speaks about the entrepreneurial spirit and the start-up ecosystem. He also sheds light on the complexities of unemployment in India and the many layers of the problem. The conversation highlights the many factors that contribute to high unemployment rates through an analysis of both historical context as well as present-day issues.
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In this episode, Aditya and Shambhavi discuss the new developments in biotechnology can can help create bioweapons and the likelihood of their use.
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The past two years have given us a glimpse of what is possible with artificial intelligence. Some say that AI will have a transformative impact to rival or even exceed that of past industrial revolutions. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy speak with Mallory Knodel, executive director of the Social Web Foundation, looking beyond the AI hype to discuss the impact of AI on society.
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In this episode, Vanshika Saraf discusses the outcomes of the recent Quad Leaders' Summit with Professor Pradeep Taneja from the University of Melbourne. The conversation highlights the Quad's expanding agenda, a hot-mic incident involving US President Joe Biden and undoubtedly, the role of China in the Indo-Pacific. They also discuss the dynamics of the India-Australia relationship within the framework of the Quad, especially in areas of regional security and economic cooperation.
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Lakshmi Shashidhar and Sowmya Prabhakar join Smita Murthy Title: Food: The Universal Language We All Understand in an engaging conversation about food—an essential part of everyone's life. Together, they explore the intricate role that society, markets, and government play in shaping the food ecosystem. The discussion delves deeper into how the food supply chain is regulated by global and national standards, particularly CODEX and FSSAI, highlighting their impact on food safety and quality.
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The entire edifice of economics is predicated on the assumption that human beings are rational creatures, who are capable of maximising their self-interest. This idea of homo-economicus has been challenged by the newer branches of economics, namely behavioural economics. Ashish Kulkarni joins Anupam Manur in discussing whether the idea of homo-economicus can still withstand the scrutiny of our modern understanding of human behaviour and what this implies for economics and public policy.
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U.S. President Joe Biden hosted an unusual Quad Summit at his residence in his hometown of Wilmington. Despite the intimate setting, the summit resulted in concrete decisions and some tough talk. Manoj Kewalramani joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the key takeaways from the latest summit and what we can expect from the Quad over the coming year.
Also, check out Takshashila's newsletter, the Quad Bulletin:
https://quadbulletin.substack.com
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August 2024 was an eventful month for the global social media landscape. Pavel Durov, CEO of the popular Telegram platform was arrested in France. In the same month, Musk’s X was banned in Brazil after a months-long confrontation with the Supreme Court. While autocratic states have had a history of banning social media platforms or arresting tech moguls, liberal democracies have been reluctant to take such drastic steps so far. Even India, which has had difficulty with WhatsApp and X has not taken such drastic steps yet. In this episode of All Things Policy, Pranay and Lokendra discuss the recent churn in the global social media landscape. They unpack the deeper shifts that these developments reflect and weigh in on some fundamental questions about platform liabilities, application of jurisdictional laws to platforms and striking the right balance between free speech concerns and third-party liability requirements. They also discuss these issues in the Indian context.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Pranav Gupta, PhD candidate in Political Science at UC Berkeley on the idea of ‘Data Daan’, a proposal on a nation-wide programme for voluntary data sharing for training of AI models and innovation. The objective is to enable startups & researchers building AI-based solutions to access relevant, usable and contextually appropriate data for training models and analysis. How can this ‘data-donation’ spur innovation? What are the different forms it can take to be operationalised? What does this mean for an ordinary citizen donating his/her data?
How can this ‘data-donation’ spur innovation? What are the different forms it can take to be operationalised? What does this mean for an ordinary citizen donating his/her data?
Link to consultative paper: https://bit.ly/DataDaan
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India has had an uneven history with military firearms. Satya Sahu walks us through how the country has variously designed, reverse-engineered, and imported firearms in the nearly eight decades since independence, with mixed results.
In a conversation with Aditya Ramanathan, he provides concrete recommendations on how the country must consolidate and improve its arsenal of these most essential weapons.
Also, check out Aditya Ramanathan's opinion piece on the problems that ail the Indian Army's small arms:
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/indian-army-needs-to-abandon-its-ad-hoc-approach-to-arming-the-infantry-12813226.html
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KPM Das and Pranay Kotasthane discuss recent wireless device explosions in Lebanon. They assess what these developments mean for India's supply chain security.
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Join Sarthak Pradhan and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we'll dive deep into a very important problem in public finance: that of the devolution of taxes/revenue to the states. This problem has various facets to it. Quite often, it plays out as a horizontal devolution or North vs South problem in public discourse.Due to that, the vertical devolution aspect is ignored. We look at various perspectives of this issue and try to understand the core problems, and what could be the solutions.
Sarthak has recently co-authored an op-ed about this, which you can read here:https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-fiscal-imbalance-isnt-a-north-vs-south-problem-heres-what-lies-at-the-centre-of-it/2249684/
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In this episode of All things policy, Avinash Shet is in conversation with Arindam Goswami. They discuss India’s talent landscape, the talent gap and need for skilling for our workforce in this ever changing economic and geopolitical realities.
Source material: https://takshashila.org.in/research/geopolitics-of-indian-talent
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In this episode, we have Mr. Debmalya Sen, who currently leads the World Economic Forum’s global initiatives on Advanced Energy Solutions and is leading the Forum’s work on Energy in India. Who better than him to address a few important queries regarding India's advanced energy solutions? In this episode, Rakshith and Debmalya discuss a variety of energy-related topics specific to India, such as green hydrogen, CCUS, energy storage technologies and many other nerdy advanced energy solutions. If you are an energy wonk, tune in to this episode. And should you make it through, Debmalya will provide a few sources so you can stay updated on energy-related news.
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Join Ashwin and Satya as they engage in a brief conversation on the reasons why AI hardware has become a critical public policy question, and why policymakers should know the tradeoffs associated with it.
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Here’s a good use case to increase the Women Labour Force Participation Rates. This is an opportunity for women to ensure fellow women get to workplaces safely. It’s crazy yet true that safety comes with a cost. In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar is in conversation with Vandana Suri to deep dive into women in mobility business.
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In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Takshashila Institution Analysts Anushka Saxena and Vanshika Saraf quiz the Associate Director at Pew Research Center, Mr. Jacob Poushter. Mr. Poushter shares insights on how Pew conducts Surveys, and how the logistics of different Survey methods impact people's responses. He also dives deep into trends and patterns observed from various annual Surveys conducted by Pew, especially those surrounding how people in different countries view India.
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In July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. In May 2020, in response to Covid-19, the US Federal Government initiated Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development and distribution of vaccines, cutting what would otherwise be a ten-year timeline to within 1 year. In 1989, the Montreal Protocol was established to phase out the production of substances responsible for ozone depletion. What’s common among these programs? Arindam Goswamy and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss the compelling nature of ambitious programs to solve big social challenges, what sets mission-oriented policy projects apart, and takeaways for long-term policy change.
Read this NBER paper on Operation Warp Speed. Explore this article on mission-oriented innovation policies: challenges and opportunities.
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Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a programme to develop 12 new industrial cities with an investment of ₹28,602 crore. The goal is to boost manufacturing in India. In this episode, Rijesh Panicker and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the proposal and analyse its potential and shortcomings.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Mariam Azeemuddin discuss AI’s impact on international trade and India’s prospects. AI's role in global value chains might shift production from low-cost labor to more automated processes, affecting trade dynamics. India must leverage AI by focusing on value-added services, enhancing digital infrastructure, and adapting to the changes in the future of work.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad quizzes Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam on the strategic significance of PLA heliports and helipads in Tibet, as featured in the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Explore how these infrastructures are reshaping military dynamics and their implications for India. This conversation offers key insights into the region's high-altitude military strategy and geospatial developments.
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On 21 August, 2024, the Lai Ching-te dispensation in Taiwan organised its first edition of the Ketagalan Forum, which was overall the 8th edition of the Indo-Pacific security dialogue. Interesting remarks were presented by participants from 11 countries on supporting Taiwan and its democratic values, as well as shared concerns of regional partners vis-a-vis China.
In this episode of All Things Policy by Takshashila Institution, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on the developments at the Forum and the takeaways from the visions presented by Taiwan, US, and Japan representatives for cross-strait security. They also touch upon India-Taiwan relations and how the Wang Yi- Sullivan meeting panned out right after the Ketagalan engagements.
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The Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati Act) Act requires private broadcasters in India to share live feeds of sports deemed to be of ‘national importance’ with the public broadcaster, allowing it to retransmit these free-to-air. In this episode, Carl is joined by Srishti Joshi, Senior Associate at the Koan Advisory Group where they discuss the intricacies of India’s sports broadcasting landscape. Should sports content be free-to-air? Should mandatory sharing exist in today’s sports broadcasting ecosystem with the ubiquity of various mediums? Is there a balance to be maintained between private broadcasters’ rights and public interest?
They explore these questions and possible solutions in this episode. The host of this podcast is indebted to Nandan Kamath for breaking these questions down in his masterful work ‘Boundary Lab: Inside the Global Experiment called Sport’.
Link to HT piece: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/sports-broadcasting-rights-the-case-for-sublicensing-101723217834307.html
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Join Anushka Saxena and Satya Sahu as they discuss the reasons why policymakers should prioritise the Indigenisation of strategic electronics over aiming for cost reductions.
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A health epidemic that is creeping up silently on a global scale is Obesity. Is this really a problem? Should governments intervene? If yes, in what way? Vanshika and Suman discuss in this episode of All Things Policy.
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In the past few months, the issue of surplus supply or 'overcapacity' in the Chinese production ecosystem has led to a ringing of alarm bells in the economies of the geopolitical West. Using both a national security and economic logic to approach the issue, Western countries have slapped import tariffs of upto a 100% on Chinese exports to prevent dumping. The supply glut is also causing low profitability for Chinese firms, amidst an already slowing economy.
In this special video episode of Takshashila's 'All Things Policy' podcast, Pranay Kotasthane and Anushka Saxena weigh in on the debate surrounding Chinese overcapacity. They also discuss policy approaches India can adopt to address potential fallouts of such overcapacity. Tune in now!
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Competition in cloud services is increasingly important as digital services are moving to the cloud. Satya Sahu and Bharath Reddy speak with Payal Malik, Bhargavee Das and Harishankar Jagadeesh on their recent report.
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It is estimated that over the next 30 years, synthetic biology will affect more than $30 billion of economic activity. Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the opportunity, challenges and ethical concerns of this gamechanger technology.
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According to estimates, 2024 marks the point when the absolute size of the working age (20-64) population of OECD, or Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries) begins to shrink. These broad depopulation trends will invariably impact migration patterns both internationally and domestically in India. Join Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila) in conversation with Prof. Chinmay Tumbe, Associate Professor in the Economics Area at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, as they unpack some of these migration considerations in the Indian context.
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The recent budget announced the creation of a ₹1000 Crore Venture Capital fund for space startups in the country. Join Ashwin and Vanshika in this episode as they discuss the different ways in which governments can support the private space sector.
Reading: https://theprint.in/opinion/govts-rs-1000-cr-fund-for-space-sector-has-drawbacks-it-should-bet-on-outcomes-not-ideas/2222314/
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On India's way towards Atmanirbharta, one of the critical technologies, the Jet Engine, is still on the checklist. The path to this has been long and complicated. This highlights the intricate and sophisticated nature of this technology. In this episode, Avinash Shet speaks with Air Marshal TD Joseph (retd) about India's ambition to indigenously develop a jet engine.
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Our social security system suffers from inadequate coverage and financing. In this episode, Arindam and Ashwin discuss a new approach that could effectively connect potential contributors with those in need of a social security safety net. It is a re-imagination of the role socieities could play in taking care of their own.
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There is no doubt that the fall of Shaikh Hasina’s democratically elected government in Bangladesh poses both a strategic as well as a diplomatic challenge to India. This crisis underscores the delicate interplay of regional politics, international interests, and the implications for India’s own strategic interests. Prime Minister Hasina was in charge of Bangladesh for 15 years, and what began as a student-led agitation, soon turned out to be a regime-change situation in a matter of weeks. In this episode of All Things Policy, Takshashila Senior Fellow Sachin Kalbag and Takshashila Scholar Yusuf Unjhawala discuss the contours of the events and what they mean for India.
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There were 2 important developments in the biotech/science field. One, The SC gave a split verdict on the GM mustard issue. Two, the government announced a proposal to help farmers move towards Natural Farming. Shambhavi and Suman discuss the policy aspects of both these and attempt to lay down the path forward for food security in India.
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Sports is a universal language, it transcends borders, cultures and ideologies. We witnessed how at the recent Olympics, humanity, grace and the spirit of the game was at the fore and united the global communities amidst the otherwise depressing world news on war, natural calamities and civil unrest.
Likewise, the second-order effects of sports in India extend across governmental policies, market dynamics, and societal changes. As our country continues to embrace sports as a key element of its national development strategy, these impacts will likely deepen, contributing to a more vibrant, cohesive, and economically robust society. Listen in to what Nandan Kamath and Malathi Renati have to say about how this pans out across our sports landscape.
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With 22 scheduled languages and 19,500 languages and/or dialects in India, multilingualism is a reality in all aspects of life. India's classrooms are not an exception; teachers navigate through a number of languages while teaching. The United Nations estimates that nearly 40% of the global population does not have access to education in a language they understand or speak (UNESCO, 2016). This has implications on how much and how well students can learn. There is widespread evidence about the effectiveness of mother tongue instruction in early years; students need strong foundational skills to be able to succeed. The National Education Policy's (NEP 2020) focus on using children's own language as a medium of instruction especially in early years is only likely to make education more accessible and inclusive. However, to teach classrooms that have multiple languages at play, teachers require pedagogical skills that help them facilitate learning in their classrooms. In this podcast episode, we attempt to explore the enablers, challenges and the teacher’s role in a multilingual education system.
Reading:
Multilingualism and multiliteracy (MultiLiLa) research project | British Council
References:
Multilingualism and multiliteracy (MultiLiLa) research project | British Council
More than 19,500 mother tongues spoken in India: Census | India News - The Indian Express
If you don't understand, how can you learn? - UNESCO Digital Library
ASER-2023-Main-Findings_Final-22.2.24-1.pdf (asercentre.org)
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan is in conversation with Dr Srinath Raghavan on the legacy of partition. Dr Raghavan sheds light on how the institutions left behind by the British influenced the institutions of today in both India and Pakistan. He explains how this affected the militaries of both countries and what the implications of these colonial legacies are for the civil-military relations of today. Dr Raghavan also explores how the nature of the military affects Indo-pak relations and their future.
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Kerala had a policy intervention to incentivise education in the state way back in 1963, with over 75% subsidy in ticket pricing for students travelling via buses, and it continues to this day in 2024. Can a policy with such a noble intention go wrong? Listen in as Anisree Suresh and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss this lesser-known policy from Anisree's research on the topic with the Center for Public Policy Research. Read her report here - https://tinyurl.com/4nreet57
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Mariam Azeemuddin and Rohan Pai discuss the transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) that marks a pivotal shift in India's criminal justice system. This transformation aims to modernize the legal framework, making it more relevant to contemporary societal needs and challenges. The speakers explore the key changes, their implications, and how they shape the future of justice in India. Join us as we navigate this new legal landscape and what it means for the country.
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Between 15 and 18 July, 2024, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China conducted its much-anticipated Third Plenum meeting, and produced the 'Decisions' document for the meeting on July 21. The document has addressed few questions pertaining to comprehensive deepening of reforms in the Chinese society, economy, and military, leaving many unanswered. In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena quizzes Manoj Kewalramani on the learnings from the Third Plenum Decisions, and what's in store for Chinese-style modernisation moving forward.
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Should the state have a monopoly on the transport system, or should we have private players? And how does one regulate such private players? Should state monopolies even be profitable? Tune into this conversation with Ananya Desai, Anupam Manur and Suman Joshi to know more, as they explore a whole host of such questions.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Rohan Pai delve into the imbalances between demand and supply in India's whey protein market. This discussion examines the competitive advantage of India's dairy sector, the role of private players, and the factors that hinder whey protein production in India, as well as strategies for enhancing India's competitiveness in this market. To know more, check out Takshashila's discussion doc: https://takshashila.org.in/research/indiaswheyproteinmarketdemandandsupplyconundrum
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How does the employment scenario look in India? What is the quality of jobs being created? What are the aspirations of India's youth, and is the Indian economy able to meet them? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these questions based on the findings of the ILO's India Employment Report 2024.
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In this episode, Dr. Y Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a stimulating conversation with Maj Gen (Dr) Shivakumar, a luminary in the field of geospatial technology in India. Maj Gen (Dr) Shivakumar, who currently serves as Director of IIT Tirupati: Navavishkar – I HUB Foundation and Director/Director Emeritus at the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) USA, has held numerous leadership roles, including Additional Surveyor General at the Survey of India. Their discussion delves into the history, technological advancements, key contributions, challenges, and limitations in geospatial technology. They also explore the present role of the Survey of India as a leading geospatial organization in the country and its efforts towards the successful implementation of the visionary National Geospatial Policy 2022. In addition, Dr. Shivakumar shares his experience heading the Geospatial division in the Department of Science and Technology, GOI, providing valuable insights! Stay tuned for an intriguing conversation packed with information you won't find anywhere else about India's premier geospatial institutions!
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Should the promotion of a sporting culture be an objective of the government? How have CSR contributions helped to plug the gaps in the sports ecosystem? Why is Haryana a unique paradox in relation to women’s participation in sports and their participation in other spheres of economic & social activities? In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Sharda Ugra, who has been a sports journalist for over three decades, on some of these topics as India competes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
Sharda started her career with Mumbai tabloid Mid-Day before working with national daily The Hindu, India Today magazine and ESPNcricinfo.com / ESPN India. She worked with former New Zealand captain John Wright on his Indian Summers, his memoirs of his years coaching India and with Yuvraj Singh on The Test of My Life, an account of his diagnosis and recovery from cancer. She is based in Bangalore and is columnist with the Hindustan Times, Delhi and BBC World Service's Hindi website and also contributes other publications.
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In the episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith explores the complexities surrounding the reincarnation process of the Dalai Lama and China's attempts to influence it. Tenzing Dhamdul, a Tibetan refugee and research associate at the Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives in Delhi, explains the traditional steps involved in identifying a Dalai Lama, which includes interpreting signs, conducting tests, and ultimately recognizing the reincarnated individual. Dhamdul also discusses how China seeks to control this process to ensure the next Dalai Lama aligns with its political interests. He also provides insights into the US's Tibet Resolve Act and China's Order No. 5.
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The Karnataka government was set to table the Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, which sought to reserve private-sector jobs for locals. Notwithstanding the fact that the bill has been put on hold for now, the rhetoric of reservations for locals has been on the menu of policy options for policymakers across the country. In this podcast, we argue that such policies are detrimental to both the economy and society.
The argument for reservations for locals in managerial and non-managerial jobs in the private sector is an emotive one. The policy's intention, ostensibly, is to help locals get jobs and, in turn, preserve the region's demography. However, our analysis shows there are better ways to achieve these outcomes, and this policy will do more harm to locals and the state at large.
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Public policy is shaped by more than just economic principles and political ideologies. How is policy influenced by popular narratives and how can these narratives be used as a strategic tool? Tune in to this conversation with Ananya Desai and Manoj Kewalramani to find out.
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Should there be a national menstrual leave policy? In this ATP episode, Suman Joshi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the merits and challenges of implementing menstrual leave and the possible ways forward.
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With geopolitical competition bearing heavy on economic globalisation, the past few years have seen a lot of talk about the politicisation of capital. But what is less talked about is the politics of labour. How is geopolitical competition reshaping the discourse around migration and talent acquisition? Is there brewing nativism and sub-nationalism that threatens labour mobility? Can new ideas of inclusivity enhance labour welfare? Manoj Kewalramani and Anupam Manur discuss all this and more in this special episode of All Things Policy.
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The People's Republic of China is estimated to have the fastest-growing nuclear arsenal in the world. What's driving this expansion? Is it new American capabilities? Increased tensions? Or are there other political objectives? Manoj Kewalramani joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the puzzle of China's nuclear ambitions.
You can check out Manoj's op-ed on China's nuclear expansion here:
https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/greater-expectations-why-china-is-going-nuclear-faster-than-ever-5965117
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Why are all the rocket launches from India from ISRO? What are the opportunities and risks of allowing private players into the space sector? What are the so-called space reforms of India that have been happening since 2019? Join Ashwin Prasad and Amit Kumar on this deep dive into Indian space policies and governance mechanisms.
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Join Anushka, Satya, and Amit as they engage in a conversation about why Chinese legacy chips have become a geopolitical flashpoint lately, and why the US is so concerned about it.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Mariam Azeemuddin and Anisree Suresh explores the challenges hindering women's economic empowerment in India, focusing on cultural norms, limited access to education and skills training, and barriers in accessing finance and resources. It aims to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and promote actions that can lead to greater economic opportunities for women in India.This podcast compares India's policies with those of other progressive countries and discusses how best practices can be adapted to the Indian context to improve women's economic empowerment and gender equality.
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The past few weeks have seen landmark events in international affairs, which impact Indian interests. The SCO Summit in Astana was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, which coincided with the NATO Summit in Washington DC. What were the key developments through these events and how do they impact India’s future? Listen to this conversation between Takshashila’s Manoj Kewalramani, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar.
Relevant Links:
- The 'China Challenge' Survey: http://bit.ly/ChinaChallengeSurvey
- Russia’s Rising Role in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy - https://csep.org/blog/russias-rising-role-in-indias-neighbourhood-first-policy/
- Jaishankar-Wang Meeting: Why normalcy in India-China ties is likely to stay elusive - https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/jaishankar-wang-yi-meeting-india-china-ties-normalcy-elusive-9440768/
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The hero is the oldest and most popular archetype used in our society and is usually an expression of our collective unconscious. In the context of public policy, where having robust institutions is crucial, are individual contributors important? Does society really benefit from having a hero or does it absolve society of taking action? Join in as Arindam Goswami, Ashwin Prasad and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss.
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Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur on the purpose of money and the role of global currency. They discuss the rise of the dollar and whether the current challenges to the domination of the dollar is being over stated. This is good master class on the world of currencies.
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Tune in to our latest episode, "Maritime Domain Awareness: What Does It Mean to India?" where Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a captivating discussion with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya (Retd).
While Dr. Nithiyanandam approaches MDA from an academic perspective, Cmde (Dr) Golaya, a renowned expert and technology leader, offers insights from his extensive practical experience. Notably, during his distinguished career with the Indian Navy, he served with the National Security Council Secretariat and led the Technology Development and Acceleration Cell of the Indian Navy.
In this enlightening conversation, they delve into a wide range of topics, including an overview of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), its strategic and geopolitical implications, technological and operational aspects, collaboration and international relations, policy considerations, and the crucial role of geospatial technology in MDA.
Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding of MDA and its significance to India. Listen now and join the conversation!
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Storytelling in sports transcends social demographics and can create a strong emotional connection between fans and athletes. Rajaraman, a sports communication professional and author, with over 40 years of experience in sports journalism, explains how narratives play out in the Indian sports ecosystem. Join me , Malathi Renati, in this episode of All Things Policy to see the impact storytelling has across the spectrum, as we weave in and out, from one story to another, creating an intricate patchwork, held together by the Samaaj (Society), Sarkaar (Government) and Bazaar (Markets).
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Mariam Azeemuddin explore the industrial subsidy wars and how they affect international trade. As global powers like the US, China, and the EU ramp up subsidies to boost key industries, these financial aids are reshaping economic landscapes and stirring geopolitical tensions. This podcast analyses how a reformed multilateral trading system could be the solution to address these subsidy wars.
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In this episode of ATP, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena about the Chinese People's Liberation Army's preparedness in the Western Theatre Command (WTC). The WTC overlooks the India-China border making the ongoing developments there significant from India's perspective. Tune in to this episode where Anushka explains the Chinese efforts to boost battle preparedness through mechanisation, informatisation and intelligentisation.
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As the Indian economy comes under greater scrutiny amidst a heightening global sentiment surrounding diversification of supply chains away from China, analysts are asking a million dollar question - can India be the next China? Can India emulate China’s growth story in its own domestic context?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena, Research Analysts at Takshashila’s Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, attempt to answer the abovementioned questions. Amit sheds light on the parallels and divergences that exist between Indian and Chinese growth rates, consumption patterns, and geopolitical environments, and highlights the challenges India faces in replacing China as the leading engine for global GDP growth.
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Grief, one of the many quintessential human experiences, has steadily begun to make its foray into the tech industry. Previously thought to have only existed within the confines of science fiction, communication with a deceased friend or family member is now a technological reality with the advent of grief bots. As defined by researchers at the University of Cambridge, grief bots are “AI chatbots that simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead using the digital footprints they leave behind”. But does this newfangled technology actually provide comfort to those in mourning? And what about the privacy of the deceased? Join Rohan Pai and Ashwin Prasad in this episode of All Things Policy as they tackle these complex questions.
Have you ever wished you could speak to a family member who passed away? Grief bots, or AI chatbots that simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead, have now made this a reality! Join Rohan Pai and Ashwin Prasad in the latest episode of All Things Policy to know more!
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How have social norms changed over time? What is the empirical relationship between economic freedom and social norms? What public policy insights can be derived from the interplay between economic freedom and social norms? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these topics in this episode of All Things Policy.
Here is the paper referred to in this podcast - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/economic-freedom-and-gender-norms.pdf
Here is the report on legal barriers to women’s right to choose work in India - https://prosperiti.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/State-of-Discrimination-Report_Prosperiti_March-2022-1.pdf
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Join Srinivasan Iyengar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they dive deep into India's ambitious electric vehicle (EV) policy. They explore whether this transition is viable from economic, environmental, and geopolitical perspectives. Join them as they unpack the complexities and challenges of moving towards an all-electric future and what it means for India on the global stage. From production costs and energy sources to international dependencies, they aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the path ahead.
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In this episode of "All Things Policy," Rakshith explores China's remarkable transformation into a clean energy superpower with Kyle Chan, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. They delve into China's explosive growth in the electric vehicle industry, examining key factors behind its success in battery development, manufacturing, and vehicle design. Kyle explains China's industrial policy strategy using the 'moth' metaphor and discusses recent findings from the IEA's World Energy Investments report. The conversation covers pressing issues like China's overcapacity concerns, the rationale and impact of US tariffs on Chinese EVs, and the paradox of China's heavy industries in relation to its cleantech sector. Kyle also offers insights into China's dominance in solar manufacturing, the future of Chinese EVs in the global market, and the country's scientific progress. Finally, they assess China's ability to meet its ambitious carbon reduction goals while balancing its reliance on fossil fuels. If you liked this discussion, please find Kyle’s newsletter attached here - https://www.high-capacity.com/
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Indian fintechs, touted as the posterchild of India’s digital growth story, have been made possible by a coming together of favorable demographics, capital and improving digital infrastructure. The sector has disruptors like payment aggregators, stock market brokers and cautious traditional legacy banks. With interconnected systems that need massive rethinking, are regulations working as intended? Join Takshashila's Arindam Goswami and Shreya Ramakrishnan to discuss just that. Read Arindam's op-ed here - https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/aadhaar-pan-paytm-kyc-how-fintech-regulation-is-hurting-the-consumer-9362258/
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According to Broadcast Audience Research Council data, India has a total TV viewing audience of close to 900 million and roughly 400 news channels. But why is there a discernible lack of diversity of views & themes discussed in the television news of today? What ails the unit economics of news broadcasters in India? What forms of news sources and platforms are addressing this information gap? In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison and Sachin Kalbag are joined by Vanita Kohli Khandekar, a columnist and writer for one of India’s leading financial dailies, Business Standard. Beyond The Box Office, her video podcast on the business of cinema appears on the popular YouTube channel ‘Film Companion’.
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Climate change is increasingly at the forefront of domestic and international policy priorities, and solutions are urgently needed. The expansion of global trade and the increasing integration of global value chains raise questions about how trade and the environment interact with each other and what are the ways in which one can harness the benefits of trade with minimum impact on the environment. In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Anisree Suresh analyses how trade openness can be a solution to emerging environmental concerns
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Dr.Nithyanandam Yogeswaran and Sridhar Krishna question the long-touted line that nuclear fusion holds great promise and is only 20 years away. They go into the developments in science and technology, the international collaborations and private investments which has brought nuclear fusion again into mainstream conversations about alternate energy. Listen in to see whether this can be science's response to global warming.
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In this episode, Ananya and Ashwin explore the exciting world of Indian startups developing space launch vehicles. In the context of the recent testflight by a start up, understand the innovation and challenges of building rockets.
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Apple has announced that they are deeply integrating AI into the operating systems for their devices. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy discuss how Apple's approach is different and explore some of the policy implications behind the growing trend of integrating AI into phones. This applies some of the analysis from Takshashila's work on AI governance which can be accessed here - https://takshashila.org.in/research/a-pathway-to-ai-governance
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The Indian Army recently ordered the first indigenously designed and manufactured submachine gun, the ASMI. In this episode of All Things Policy, join Takshashila's Satya Sahu and Aditya Ramanathan as they discuss the chequered history of India's attempts to make its own small arms and the way forward.
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The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), held in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024, brought with it renewed attention to the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), most centered around climate change.
SIDS4 centered around the theme, "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity" and the 37 UN member nations and 20 associate members participating drew attention to four key areas where SIDS are expecting greater support, namely: (1) building resilient economies, (2) fostering safe, healthy and prosperous societies, (3) establishing a secure future and (4) promoting environmental protection and planetary sustainability.
In this episode, Kripa Koshy and Vanshika Saraf discuss why we should pay more attention to the struggles of SIDS and potential areas of action for both the international community generally, and India specifically, to respond their challenges.
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The PCA (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Act, 1960, though progressive on paper, is outdated and lacks the teeth to make an impact in today's day and age. There have been efforts since 2016 to improve this law, from increasing penalties to sensitising stakeholders. In this podcast, Malathi Renati interviews Mousumi Gupta and Shreya Paropkari on what those amendments are and their significance in the industry and in society.
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Recently, the US Congress has passed a unanimous bill to promote resolution of the Tibet-China dispute, with a two-fold aim to encourage China to communicate effectively with the Dalai Lama, and to counter the Communist Party's disinformation on Tibetan culture and history. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss the 'Tibet angle' in contemporary geopolitics, focusing on the US bill, China's weaponisation of Tibetan names and resources in its own regional dealings, and the recent media frenzy in India surrounding the renaming of Tibetan geo-features.
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Urban Indians are increasingly buying groceries online. Shambhavi Naik, Ashwin Prasad and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss the good and bad of online grocery shopping and how it will impact the food industry and food habits
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In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar & Ashwin Kak discuss about all things CSR. This year marks a decade since the CSR law was introduced. We talk about the CSR trajectory & what does it take for corporates to explore offbeat interventions.
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Join us for an insightful episode of " Journey Through Tibet: Unlocking the Secrets of Transport Infrastructure," where Shreya Ramakrishnan, Programme Manager of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Advanced Public Policy) program at Takshashila Institution, interacts with Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at Takshashila Institution. They delve into Dr. Nithiyanandam’s latest article, "#9 Unlocking Tibet: In-Depth Mapping of Transport Infrastructure Through Geo-Spatial Analysis," published in the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Discover the transformative impact of transport infrastructure in Tibet, explore the economic and strategic implications, and uncover the challenges and opportunities ahead. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the intersection of geography, policy, and development.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss China's Representation at the recently concluded Shangri La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore. They further talk about remarks made by Dong Jun and Cui Tiankai at the Dialogue, and the internal debate in the Chinese party-state apparatus regarding China's vision for regional security. They discuss other developments at the SLD vis-à-vis Chinese press conferences on the sidelines, and the rhetoric on Taiwan.
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There is a lot of focus worldwide and in India in spurring innovation and private sector R&D. Join Arindam Goswami and Ashwin Prasad in this episode of All Things Policy as they look at this from a public policy angle, and discuss various frameworks and ideas around this.
Arindam had written about using IP-backed financing to unlock innovation in the Technopolitik newsletter, which you can read here: https://hightechir.substack.com/p/88-using-ip-backed-financing-to-unlock
You can also read his take on innovation at big firms in this edition of the Technopolitik: https://hightechir.substack.com/p/84-big-innovation-big-impact
And you can read his take on innovation, capitalism and the evolutionary process, where he also talks about the paper by Ajay Shah and others, in this edition of the Technopolitik: https://hightechir.substack.com/p/80-innovation-capitalism-and-the
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In 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned that his country must be prepared for “worst-case and extreme scenarios” both at home and abroad. Is China simply trying to manage risks amid a difficult external and internal environment? Or is there something else going on? Manoj Kewalramani delves into Xi’s logic in conversation with Aditya Ramanathan.
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As a new government takes shape in New Delhi, what are some of the key foreign policy and strategic challenges that lie before it? This question will no doubt be on top of the minds of several policy professionals who look forward to the next five years as one where India continues to play a major role in the Indo-Pacific as well as the rest of the world.
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Do animals have a voice? Not many are aware that India's animal laws are actually forward looking. Come discover this and other empirical evidence that Malathi Renati unearths in her conversation with Shreya Swaminath: Director, Farm Animal Protection, HSI/India. While the focus is on farmed/ domesticaled animals, the concerns are similar across other flora and fauna. It continues to be riddled with apathy and poor implementation. From improving the living conditions of farmed animals to the outdated penalties for animal cruelty, there is alot that we, as individuals, can do with a little awareness. Listen in and share your comments!
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The China-Russia 'no limits partnership' has become part and parcel of deliberations on the nature of the world order today. Most recently, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met for the 43rd time, breaking a record for the number of times leaders of two countries have met. And especially since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022, the partnership between the two sides has grown economically, militarily, and politically. The two also share a common vision for a reformed world order – one that is based on a mutual, anti-West sentiment.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Amit Kumar of the Takshashila Institution on the dynamics of China-Russia and its various facets. They also discuss implications for India vis-a-vis the evolving ambitions of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, given that the natures of India-China and India-Russia relations are diametrically opposed.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Anupam Manur discuss the decreasing quality of online reviews and ways in which vendors, platforms and websites game the system to the detriment of consumers.
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In this episode, Ashwin Prasad and Nandika Rohith explore India's Direct Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) missile technology, detailing its capabilities and offering a look at how India is shaping its stance in space defence and diplomacy.
In this episode, Ashwin Prasad and Nandika Rohith explore India's Direct Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) missile technology, detailing its capabilities and offering a look at how India is shaping its stance in space defence and diplomacy.
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If you are curious to know about the evolution of drones & the way it's changing the landscape of Military Warfare, here's an episode put together for you. Sowmya and Lakshmi are in conversation with Anushka. They dwell into India's drone capabilities, technical details, materials used, AI & jobs.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Amit Kumar on the utility and relevance of MBTs in modern warfare in the context of heavy losses suffered by Russian armoured campaign against a weaker adversary.
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Professions in India such as doctors, advocates and teachers have been accorded an elevated status of nobility. The idea that professions are noble has a range of consequences in terms of their regulatory and judicial treatment.
In this hard-hitting episode, Anupam Manur & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya question the idea of nobility attached to professions. They discuss how professionals are burdened with restrictions relating to advertisements & marketing, client solicitation, and earning profits, that in turn have skewed the market for delivery of these important services.
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India's growth in bioeconomy will require strong regional inputs. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss why individual states should have dedicated biotechnology departments and a bioeconomy policy.
In this episode of "All Things Policy," Rakshith explores China's remarkable rise as a green energy superpower with Wanyuan Song, a section editor at the China Desk at Carbonbrief. China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has set ambitious targets to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Wanyuan traces the roots of these climate goals in China's national plans and discusses the key policies driving the country's clean energy transition. However, China's path to decarbonisation is not without challenges. The recent US tariffs on Chinese solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles have sparked concerns about a potential green trade war. Wanyuan shares her insights on these trade disputes. We also discuss China's innovative approaches to green finance, including the development of a innovative financing mechanisms and the role of private capital in funding the low-carbon transition. As the world races to combat climate change, China's success in greening its economy could have far-reaching consequences. Tune in to this engaging conversation to understand the complexities, challenges, and opportunities of China's green energy revolution. Also, checkout Carbonbrief's China Briefing newsletter - https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing/
In this episode of All Things Policy, we are joined by Deepthi Bopaiah who is the CEO of GoSports Foundation, a National award winning non-profit organisation to support elite and emerging athletes across Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. Under her leadership in 2019, GoSports was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar’ – National Sports Encouragement Award for identifying and nurturing budding young talent. Due to her incredible work in the field of athlete education, she is part of the National Committee for the creation of a National Sports Education Board and is currently overseeing the training and progress of India’s athletes gearing up for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The episode covers the journey of GoSports Foundation, the impact of CSR on sports promotion in the country, the social benefits of women’s participation in sport, perceptions of disability and inclusion in the context of the para-athlete community and working with governments at scale to achieve sporting outcomes.
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GoSports Foundation, a 15-year-old nonprofit organization, has been conferred with the prestigious Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar award in 2019. So far, they have supported over 300 emerging and elite Indian athletes, and through their athlete scholarship program they have supported over 50 athletes to represent India at the Olympics and Paralympics, with an impressive 10 paralympic medalists among them. The foundation's mission is to Enable Sports Excellence, and use sports excellence as a vehicle for social change and a tool to improve the lives of individuals, communities and the state of our nation. They are also joined by the two Indian sporting stalwarts - the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, Mr. Rahul Dravid, and the Chief National Coach of the Indian Badminton Team, Mr. Pullela Gopichand - as the ambassadors of the foundation.
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In this episode of "All Things Climate Policy," Rakshith explores the complexities of climate policy and its global impact with Dr Simon Evans from Carbon Brief. As we navigate through a potential shift in the U.S. political landscape, Dr. Evans elaborates on how a Donald Trump victory could significantly increase U.S. emissions by 2030 compared to Joe Biden's plans. We also explore the historical emissions and responsibilities of various countries in contributing to the climate crisis. Dr. Evans provides a detailed overview of the UK's ambitious net zero policies and targets, discussing the primary goals, timelines, and strategies for a sustainable transition. Amid recent policy shifts under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, including the delay in banning new petrol and diesel cars, Dr. Evans assesses whether these changes could alter the UK's emissions reduction targets. Furthermore, we discuss how policymakers can ensure a just transition for workers and communities affected by the shift from fossil fuels. Dr. Evans also highlights recent technological breakthroughs in clean energy and dispels common myths about electric vehicles, addressing concerns like battery safety and longevity.
India is the second largest mobile phone market in the world and produces 97% of it's mobile phone demand locally. However, the sector is increasingly dependent on the imported components to manufacture it domestically. Mariam Azeemuddin and Anisree Suresh analyse whether the push towards domestic manufacturing is the right step to reduce the growing trade deficit.
The year 2023 was globally the hottest on record. India was no different. Temperature spikes in 2024 are indeed worrying policymakers, but the common citizen is perhaps the worst affected. To understand what is happening in our cities, Dr Y Nithiyanandanam and Sachin Kalbag discuss the Urban Heat Island effect and its impact.
The United States has accused Russia of developing a space-based "nuclear device" capable of targeting other satellites. What could such a device be and why would states want such weapons? Ashwin Prasad and Aditya Ramanathan delve into the frightening rationales for waging nuclear warfare in our orbits.
South Korea's economic trajectory from a low-income, agriculture-based economy in the 1950s to a high-income, technology, and innovation leader is a testament to its remarkable transformation. What facilitated this transition? Were there any unintended consequences? In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the insights that India can draw from South Korea's experience.
Listen to this episode of All Things Policy where Anushka Saxena and Sridhar Krishna question India's stance on digital trade and opposing the moratorium on tariffs on electronic transmission. They ask why a country which is a net exporter and the fourth largest exporter of digital services would seek to impose tariffs on digital trade.
India’s regional connectivity strategy has seemingly focused its efforts on maritime domains. A recent working paper by the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) makes the case for greater inland connectivity, particularly between India's Northeast region and the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal sub-region, given the potential it holds for greater economic activity. Join Kripa Koshy and Riya Sinha, Associate Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) in this episode to unpack these considerations further.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Anisree Suresh discuss the various knee-jerk responses from educational institutions to prevent academic dishonesty in the ChatGPT era. Should bans be placed on the use of ChatGPT by students? Should schools and universities restructure assignment prompts to circumvent the capabilities of ChatGPT? Or, by contrast, should teachers use ChatGPT ethically as a tool for teaching? Listen to the episode to find out!
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China in the last week of April in what many feel is a landmark step towards some kind of normalisation of relations between the two superpowers. But, was it really? Blinken's trip is the latest high-level contact between the two nations that have tempered the public acrimony that drove relations to historic lows in 2023. Sachin Kalbag discusses this tricky yet far-reaching issue with Manoj Kewalramani and Anushka Saxena.
Join Rohan Pai as he quizzes Satya Sahu on the way in which technology intersects with political parties' strategy within the broader context of elections in an information age. This is the first in a two part podcast series on Technology and Elections.
Cancer is fast emerging as a matter of public health concern in India. Challenges are aplenty with limited access to affordable and quality healthcare and shortage of skilled healthcare professionals. Additionally, for breast cancer, it’s also the cultural barriers, misinformation and stigma associated with this disease.
Malathi Renati hosts the award winning oncologist Dr Soumya Holla, a senior breast cancer surgeon and entrepreneur who shares her insights about cancer treatment in India.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharat Sharma speaks to Dr. Saya Kiba from the Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, on how how Japan views the Indo-Pacific, its regional objectives its interests, and the Quad's role in Japanese foreign policy. Dr. Kiba also comments on the trajectory of Japan's relations with India.
The ubiquitous semiconductor chips have acquired huge importance in today’s geopolitical environment. Join Arindam Goswami and Satya Sahu in this episode of All Things Policy as they uncover the intricate world of chip-based hardware backdoors, exploring their implications for cybersecurity, national security and public policy.
The Politburo of the Communist Party of China met in late April to discuss the country’s economic situation. It also announced that the long-awaited third plenary session will be held in July. Third plenums historically have charted the course for economic policy. In this episode, Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani breakdown the readout of the Politburo meeting, analysing the CPC’s economic priorities.
93 percent of India’s workforce is informally employed and migrant workers, who move seasonally from villages to cities, form an extremely vulnerable group in this category. What are some of the chief concerns of such workers and how could India's recent plans to introduce a living wage by 2025 impact them? Join Kripa Koshy and Divya Varma, Co-founder and Director (Knowledge and Policy) at Work Free and Fair, an organization committed to advancing worker-centric knowledge and action, to learn more.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Takshashila Research Analyst Anushka Saxena is in conversation with independent research scholar Suyash Desai. The two discuss the recent reform announced in the Chinese military vis-a-vis disbanding of its Strategic Support Force (SSF), and the institution of a new Information Support Force (ISF). Suyash places this development in the larger context of reforms in the PLA, and its preparedness to fight "informatised" wars.
Born out of war more than 50 years ago, Bangladesh has hauled itself out of poverty to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. But the nation still faces many challenges—climate change threatens to overwhelm its low-lying lands, corruption is endemic, and many critics complain that democracy and freedom of speech are under pressure.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Dr Sreeradha Datta on the current developments in Bangladesh.
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An allegedly unscrupulous one person company has been handling data and infrastructure for DigiYatra, the biometric boarding system used at airports. Anupam Manur and Bharath Reddy discuss the implications.
Join Ashwin Prasad, Shreya Ramakrishnan, and Tanay Ravichandran, three policy enthusiasts sharing their latest discoveries in the world of public policy!
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Is it possible for AI to be racist? When Google's AI chatbot 'Gemini' launched a new text-to-image feature on February 1st, it received a barrage of accusations on social media for possessing an inherent reluctance towards generating images of light-skinned, Caucasian people. These accusations came after instances where the Founding Fathers were shown to be Native American and East Asian men, while the Pope was represented by an Indian woman.
The Senior Vice President of Google responded soon after that the bias was an unintended consequence of programming the chatbot to represent a variety of ethnicities. Should text-to-image models accurately reflect the existing prejudices in society based on training data? Or should they, as in the case of Gemini, artificially promote inclusion and diversity as per the prevailing value judgment at the time?
Join Rohan Pai and Ashwin Reddy in this episode of All Things Policy as they tackle these difficult, controversial questions.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Kripa Koshy and Saurabh Todi discuss the recent controversy around the high sugar content in Nestle baby food in certain countries. They discuss the need for informed regulation and better compliance in India.
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In this episode, Ashwin Prasad quizzes Saurabh Todi on the recent Trilateral Technology Dialogue in Seoul. With a focus on strengthening supply chain resilience and fostering trade partnerships, Saurabh provides insights into the significance of this event. Join them as they unravel the discussions, explore key outcomes, and analyze the implications for technology geopolitics.
The Parliament recently passed legislation called the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing cheating and upholding the integrity of public examinations. How does the new law safeguard the public recruitment system against malpractices, such as paper leaks, and help to address the problem of state capacity shortfall?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Pranav Gupta about the context, causes, and consequences of the new law and the wider implications on state capacity owing to a broken recruitment system.
Reading: Can new exam bill save India’s public recruitment system?
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Two weeks after a suspected Israeli attack on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Syria, Tehran launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel last Saturday. What does this mean for an already explosive situation in West Asia? Will the exchange of fire between the two countries lead to a larger regional conflagration? Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala discuss in the latest episode of All Things Policy.
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In early April, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha travelled to China for his first foreign visit since taking office. While no major deals or breakthroughs were reported, this signalled a new proximity between the two countries. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to author and journalist Amish Raj Mulmi about the recent developments in China-Nepal ties.
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Join Dr Nithyanandam, a Professor from Takshashila Institution and Mr Varun Sridharan, Co-founder and CEO of Greenvironment Innovation & Marketing India (P) Ltd, in a captivating podcast episode where they delve into the critical need for wastewater management in the Indian context. Amid the water scarcity crisis affecting southern cities, they explore sustainable solutions and technological advancements for treating water at household levels.
The discussion also covers the economic aspects, policy interventions required for system improvements, and practical tips for effective wastewater management. Discover how cities like Chennai have tackled their water needs and the lessons Bangalore can learn to enhance its water sustainability. Tune in to this episode to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in wastewater management.
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In this episode, 'Willingness to make a Will,' Sowmya Prabhakar is in conversation with Niranjan Vemulkar & Nikhil Varghese to navigate through the why, what, how, and when of having a will in place. We draw insights from the Succession Act, data on unclaimed assets such as Demat accounts & the nomination process. It's important to understand the opportunity cost and the information asymmetry that exists in this landscape of emotions and the need to have a will. Tech solutions hold promise in paving the way for the will.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena of Takshashila quizzes Neha Mishra, Executive Officer at CII and a fellow with the pioneer cohort of Takshashila's Network for Advanced Study of China (NASC) Fellowship, on China's dominance in critical minerals supply chains. Neha discusses the findings from her Fellowship paper vis-a-vis China's policy architecture on critical minerals, the changing global sentiment towards dependence on China for the same, and the way forward for China's dominance.
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In this episode of All Things Policy hosted by Amit Kumar, Dr Michael Pettis, Professor of Finance at Peking University and Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP), answers several critical questions about China's economy. Dr. Pettis weighs on what China's domestic consumption situation looks like; the underlying contradiction between domestic consumption and export policy, and the feasibility of new drivers of the economy and new productive forces.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Professor C Raja Mohan, Visiting Research Professor at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, and Wini Fred Gurung, Communications Manager at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the complexities of India's foreign policy, exploring its perspectives on the global landscape, significant shifts in approach over the past decade, and the challenges and opportunities it faces in an ever-changing world.
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What services do urban local bodies in India provide? Where do they get their revenues from? To what extent are these bodies self-reliant? What factors contribute to their financial vulnerability? In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi give an overview of the state of municipal finances in India.
In the past, people had many more children than they do today. There has been a global decline in the fertility rate since 1950. India's fertility rate has been going down steadily from 5.9 in the year 1960 to 2 in 2021. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena, Shreya Ramakrishnan, and Sridhar Krishna discuss this and also the changing social norms and aspirations of women.
The past few weeks saw two key forums being held China, the China Development Forum and the Boao Forum for Asia Conference. These shed light into China’s economic and foreign policy priorities. In this episode, Amit Kumar and Manoj Kewalramani decode the messages that Beijing is sending to the world.
China has issued guidelines for governmental procurement of laptops, PCs, and servers that will gradually replace Intel and AMD processors with homegrown CPUs. Join Rijesh and Satya in this episode of Siliconpolitik as they attempt to decipher China's chipmaking capabilities in the broader context of US sanctions against its semiconductor sector. Recommended reading: https://hightechir.substack.com/p/79-deciphering-chinas-move-against https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyashoovasahu/ https://twitter.com/aytas_too_much
Synthetic or artificially generated data is often an important input for training AI systems. As such systems make important decisions that affect our lives, Bharath Reddy and Shobhankita Reddy explore what it is and how it could impact us.
In the final episode of the special limited series Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (former IPS officer & DGP of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya take stock of policing in India. They discuss the trajectory of the show and reflect on key takeaways from the conversations had so far, such as, policing as a public good, state capacity in police, social and economic cost of bad policing, and building trust between police and citizens. Find all the previous episodes of Police Chowki here: https://takshashila.org.in/police-chowki-all-things-policy
Is India ready to assume a greater role in global semiconductor value chains? In this edition of SiliconPolitik, Satya Sahu quizzes Stephen Ezell, VP of Global Innovation Policy, ITIF, on their recent report assessing the challenges and opportunities for India in this critical sector.
Pune is one of India's fastest growing cities, but also one that is crying for its transport infrastructure to be transformed, even overhauled. What are the areas of concern, and how can policymakers work with civil society and the government to make this happen? Sachin Kalbag of Takshashila and Pune's leading subject matter expert Sanskriti Menon, Senior Programme Director at the Centre for Environment Education, discuss this vital topic.
It is now clear that the 2024 US presidential election will once again feature a contest between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Beijing, of course, will be keenly watching the campaign unfold over the next few months. But as things stand today, who would the mandarins in Zhongnanhai prefer as the next occupant of the White House? Listen in as Takshashila’s China watchers debate China’s choice.
India urgently requires substantial investment in climate adaptation efforts to sustain progress on development. Recognizing the criticality of the impact of climate change for development and growth, India has anchored its adaptation approach within the country’s wider development goals. While the government has endeavoured to finance adaptation initiatives, adaptation investment needs at the national level are large and will increase in the future. In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Malini Chakravarty and Aanandita Sikka from Climate Policy Initiative, New Delhi, on their recent report titled Financing Adaptation in India. To access the report, click the link - https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/publication/financing-adaptation-in-india/
In this podcast episode, Ms.Shreya Ramakrishnan and Dr.Nithiyanandam discuss recent developments along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on two specific settlements. Dr. Nithiyananda's recent article in the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin provides significant insights highlighted in the discussion. The podcast covers geopolitical intricacies, emphasizes the importance of satellite imagery analysis, and discusses the historical progress in the two zones mentioned in the report. To learn more about the research article, visit the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin website.
In this episode of ATP, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the recent completion of the 10,000 Genome Project and the importance of collecting such data for medical research.
Unified Healthcare Interface (UHI) is India’s next digital public infrastructure (DPI), following earlier DPIs in payments (UPI), commerce (ONDC) and credit (OCEN). In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Rhea Singh (Project Lead, ABDM, NHA) and Akhil Siddharth (Project Associate, NHA) from the International Innovation Corps on the potential of UHI, challenges and opportunities. They discuss how UHI will transform the healthcare experience of patients, enable innovation by private players and create new digital governance architecture.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), steered by India’s National Health Authority (NHA), is building the digital public infrastructure for healthcare in India. It aims to leverage technology to improve healthcare services and delivery in the country by enabling healthcare players to build on the digital foundation. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Surbhi Arul (Associate Director, International Innovation Corps) and Rhea Singh (Project Lead, ABDM, NHA) for a conversation on the building blocks of ABDM, the role of NHA, privacy and risk mitigation and the potential of digital healthcare. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode belong solely to the individuals and do not represent the views of the organisation(s) they are a part of or associated with.
The roots of China’s space ambitions go back to 1957 when the Soviet Union successfully launched the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik-1, into space. That year, Chairman Mao Zedong declared China would also launch its own satellite. With the help of Soviet technology and scientists such as Qian Xuesen, who studied and initially worked in the United States but was deported for allegedly being a communist sympathiser, the country established its space programme. In July 1964, China took its first official step into space, launching and recovering an experimental biological rocket carrying white mice. In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Dr Gunjan Singh on China's Space Program. From its historical roots to future ambitions, join us for expert insights and analysis on one of the most exciting frontiers of modern exploration.
Last week, the Union Government liberalised the foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the space sector and introduced graded automatic route approval for different space sub-sectors. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Ashwin Prasad on the implications of the government’s move, a brief history of the space reforms in India, and the role the government should play in creating demand for space services in the country. Reading: How private sector can propel a new wave of space revolution in India – Firstpost
What does India’s Agni-5 test really mean for its competition with China? What exactly are MIRVs and how do they affect the nuclear balance? Saurabh Todi and Aditya Ramanathan delve into the politics of atomic catastrophe.
A recent advisory by MeitY about the deployment of AI models which has caused a lot of angst and pushback from industry. Satya Sahoo and Bharath Reddy discuss why its hard to put guardrails on gen AI and some of the consequences from the advisory.
Between March 5 and 11, the 'Two Sessions', which is an annual meeting of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, has been underway. The 14th NPC and CPPCC have met to discuss the economy, foreign policy, national defence, domestic politics, and more. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Manoj Kewalramani on the key deliberations that took place at the 'Two Sessions', and what China's growth agenda looks like for 2024.
As January drew to a close, the users of X were greeted with a startling announcement by the owner, Elon Musk. His company 'Neuralink' had successfully implanted its brain chip prototype in a human being for the first time, and the patient in question could manoeuvre a computer mouse using only their thoughts. But what about the risks? What helps a quadriplegic express their thoughts today may translate into a gross violation of human rights tomorrow. Does India require comprehensive legislation on neuro rights or the right to privacy of one's own thoughts?
The data on Monthly Per capita Consumption Expenditure was released last week. How should we read this data? How can it inform policy making at various levels? Sarthak and Suman discuss in this episode of All Things Policy.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Sudhanshu Kaushik, author of “The Future is Ours: The Political Promise of India’s Youth”. Sudhanshu is an international youth activist and the founder of Young India Foundation (YIF). With a focus on youth empowerment, the highlights of his work at YIF included initiatives registering over 2.5 million youth voters, lobbying with over 200 sitting MPs and five state governments to decrease the age to contest elections as an MP/MLA and building the Centre for Youth Policy. With a focus on youth rights and representation, Sudhanshu’s book is at its very heart a passionate call to lower the age of candidacy from 25 to 21 — a campaign that covers all sides of the political spectrum and, if successful, will bring a huge number of India’s young directly into the democratic process.
In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the state of research and development funding in India, what ails it and what can be done to improve the situation.
The Supreme Court of India (SC) is entertaining a public interest litigation (PIL) asking for fixed rates for medical services in all hospitals in the country and has directed the Union Government to develop rates for each medical service. Otherwise, it proposed to fix rates charged under the Central Government Health Scheme as an interim measure. In this episode, Anupam Manur and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya break down the implications of the Supreme Court’s order to impose price caps for hospital services. They argue that this is, both legally and economically, an unsound measure and the SC should refrain from intervening to impose price caps, despite its good intentions. Price caps will inevitably create distortionary effects, leading to poorer quality and a shortage of healthcare in the country.
As contemporary Indian foreign policy evolves to navigate an increasingly complex regional and global geopolitical environment, the China factor bears heavily upon some of its choices and priorities. In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Takshashila's Anushka Saxena seeks insights from Mr. Manoj Joshi (Distinguished Fellow at ORF Delhi) on military security perspectives in India’s foreign policy, especially vis-a-vis tensions along the LAC and India’s expanding partnership with the US. In addition, Mr. Joshi provides context to the geopolitics of the region, and how India's smaller neighbours hedge between India and China.
Get ready for an insightful journey with Dr Y Nithiyanandam and Shreya Ramakrishnan as they dive into the future of road travel with a focus on India's new Satellite-based toll collection system, set to launch in March 2024. This engaging podcast uncovers the effectiveness of this innovative system compared to the existing FASTag, addressing its technical challenges, limitations, and the necessary behavioural changes for smoother navigation. It also explores the hurdles of current toll systems, the importance of efficient grievance redressal, and the readiness of Indian roads for autonomous vehicles. The role of geospatial technology in enhancing mobility and supporting autonomous cars is also a key highlight. Tune in now for a comprehensive discussion and check out the accompanying opinion piece for insights on commuter rights during toll malfunctions. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode!
The world's largest democracy is going to the polls this year. As much as a logistical challenge it will be given the sheer size, it will also be a test for the Indian media. Will the media be fair? Will it be able to remain neutral amidst the audio-visual assault? What about fake news and misinformation? What about ideological balance? All of these questions and more, in a discussion between Sachin Kalbag and his guest Pradyuman Maheshwari.
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In this episode. Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik discuss the ongoing property crisis in China, the developing story of the Evergrande decline and the measures taken by the Chinese government to stem the impact of this crisis.
Lant Pritchett has described India as "flailing state", one where the limbs are not in sync with the head and the outcomes sought are not delivered. Sridhar Krishna talks to Bharat Reddy on how AI can be used to bridge the gap in state capacity and help Indians get the goods and services they desire from the government. Readings: Why does the Indian state both fail and succeed? By Devesh Kapur Is India a flailing state? By Lant Pritchett Breaking the Mould by Raghuraman Rajan and Rohit Lamba
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has released regulations on studying the Party's history. It outlines the key objectives and principles embedded in the newly introduced regulations, emphasising the need for regular, long-term study of the Party’s history. Comprising six chapters and 34 articles, the document outlines general principles, leadership structures, responsibilities, content, and methods for the study of the Party's history. In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith Shetty quizzes Manoj Kewalramaani on the History Learning Regulations by the Party. Manoj also talks about the key objectives of the regulation and, on a broader scale, explains why history and historical narratives matter to the Party.
Recently, the Karnataka government fixed uniform kilometre-based fares for all types of cabs plying in the state. In this light, Saurabh Todi speaks to Anupam Manur, Assistant Professor, Takshashila Institution, on the consequences of this policy.
The 2024 Munich Security Conference has recently concluded on February 18, and key discussions surrounded both traditional and non-traditional security issues such as China's military capabilities, the Russia-Ukraine war, leaps in technology, and climate change. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Manoj Kewalramani on the important insights from the Conference, and what they say about Europe's vision for its own role in the contemporary global order. Manoj also discusses China's role at the Conference, highlighting key aspects of Wang Yi's statements, especially during his bilateral meetings with representatives from the US, UK and Ukraine.
Music has played a complimentary role in all our lives. In this tuneful episode, Malathi Renati has a chat with Lakshmy Iyer, a music exponent in carnatic classical, veena and musical whistling. They talk about the importance of music education from primary to higher education and touch upon its resonating impact across a wide spectrum of areas from learning difficulties and therapy to neurological conditions like Alzheimer's and post trauma care.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena interviews Kerry Brown, professor of China studies and Director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London, on the nature and drivers of Chinese Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping. Professor Brown shares keen insights on everything – from how Xi's supposed "all-powerful" authority manifests itself in policymaking, to the fundamental factors underpinning US-China and EU-China relations in the past few years. He also answers in brief the million-dollar question – "Why does the Taiwan issue matter?" Tune in for a deep dive into the making of Chinese foreign policy in the contemporary world order, and do keep an eye out for Prof. Brown's upcoming book, "Why Taiwan Matters: A Short History of a Small Island that will Dictate our Future".
Article 23 of India's constitution allows the union government to mandate conscription to secure the nation’s interest and public well-being. There are various social as well as political arguments on why we should or should not enforce such conscription, but what would either option mean for India's contemporary security approach? Should the military focus on officers' quantity or quality, or on technological advancements instead? Tune in with Ananya Desai as she speaks to Aditya Ramanathan about the possibility of mandatory conscription in India's present context.
In her interim budget speech, the finance minister announced that a high-powered committee will be constituted to consider the challenges arising from "fast population growth and demographic changes". In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan delve into India's population growth trajectory, examining future challenges and exploring potential solutions.
Technologies like Solar PVs have become critical to enabling shifts towards the use of more renewable energy. In this episode, Anushka Saxena quizzes Amit Kumar on the supply chains of the solar PVs, and China's role in it. Amit also highlights the key factors behind China's dominance of the supply chains.
The Quad's rise as a strategic grouping has received much attention in recent years. In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharat Sharma hosts Arzan Tarapore, a Research Scholar at Stanford's Center for International Security and Cooperation, to discuss what binds the grouping today, where the Quad countries stand in relation to China, and the Quad's prospects in the Indian Ocean Region. In this vein, challenges to greater cooperation are also discussed. This episode is part of a series of podcasts on understanding the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific, where we host experts, analysts and scholars working on the Quad. Stay tuned for more!
From anti-dacoity operations to crowd control to participation in equestrian games, mounted police enjoy a distinct position in Indian law enforcement. In this episode of Police Chowki, we delve into the fascinating world of mounted police, exploring their historical and modern-day role in law enforcement, public safety, and ceremonial functions. Tune in to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaking to former police officers S. Ramakrishnan and Javeed Ahmad, who share their rich experience.
Could the average citizen become more involved in the process of developing solutions to problems that affect them? Yes! But well before that, maybe we need to do a better job of understanding the nuances of these problems and articulating them to policy decision makers. In this episode of ATP, join Kripa Koshy (Programme Manager, Takshashila) and Anirudh Dinesh (Research Fellow, Burnes Centre for Social Change and GovLab affiliated with Northeastern University) as they discuss old and new ways of citizen-engagement for more effective governance and policy making.
In the wake of the ongoing conflict, Israel is looking to address a major labor shortage by recruiting tens of thousands of Indians at a time when Palestinians who have long played a crucial role in Israeli construction and other sectors are being barred from the country. In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison speaks to Karishma Mehrotra, South Asia correspondent for The Washington Post on the factors accentuating this development. Link to Karishma’s article in the Washington Post: http://tinyurl.com/3xtshp35 Follow Karishma here: https://twitter.com/karishma__m__ Link to Karishma’s article on rural Indian women engaged in data annotation work: https://fiftytwo.in/story/human-touch/
Every country should have the ability to tell its story to the world. However, a nation's narrative should be based on facts and rise and fall on its own merits. China employs a variety of deceptive and coercive methods as it attempts to influence the global information environment. In this episode, Dr Sriparna and Rakshith discuss various instances of Chinese disinformation campaigns.
Deepfakes. Everyone has seen a deepfake by now, whether consciously or unconsciously. They’ve taken the digital world by storm and their rapid spread on social media is out of control. The latest victims that have fallen prey to deepfakes include A-listers like Taylor Swift, Joe Biden and Sachin Tendulkar. World leaders everywhere have been racking their brains trying to draft deepfake legislation that would curb the spread of disinformation. In the meantime, there are other pressing questions that warrant a discussion. Does the prohibition of deepfakes mean a clampdown on free expression? Also, will stricter legislation of deepfakes discourage innovation in the space of AI? For more on this, tune in with Rohan Pai and Bharath Reddy as they dive into the exciting, yet alarming, world of deepfakes and analyse the various legislative approaches designed to combat them on this episode of All Things Policy
The interim budget for 2024-25 was presented by the Finance Minister on Thursday,1 Feb 2024. What are some of the key takeaways? How will this impact us ? Sarthak and Anupam discuss in this episode.
China's comprehensive research and survey vessel, the Xiang Yang Hong 03, is expected to make a port call in Malé, Maldives, sometime soon. The vessel's dual-use capabilities, and the potential of the research collected to be used for military purposes by China, have sparked concerns in India and other littoral states in the IOR. In this episode, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss details of the Xiang Yang Hong's military potential, with the larger geopolitical context of the India-China-Maldives relations in mind.
The union government has recently announced plans for a sovereign AI computing mission to provide computing resources as a service to Indian startups, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, healthcare, and education. Bharath Reddy and Rijesh Panicker unpack this initiative, looking at what's good, what's not and what could be different.
Tomorrow, the Union Finance Minister is set to present the Budget. In this episode, Sarthak talks to Suman, highlighting key aspects to pay attention to when reviewing the Union Budget. Link to the Union Budget -https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/
In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the recent developments related to GM Mustard and controversy around GMOs
Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) has a vision of a world where data and technology serve people, society, and the planet. DIAL connects governments, funders, and development actors with the essential insights, knowledge, and tools to advance positive, sustainable and inclusive digital transformation. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Priya Vora, CEO of DIAL, on recent developments around digital public infrastructure (DPI), DIAL’s African focus, challenges of building DPI in countries where none may exist and advocating for DPI at national and international levels.
In this ATP episode Bhargavi Battala & Sowmya Prabhakar discuss the finer details of how smart nudges such as display boards in the park, mobile vans in remote areas, reminder messages on birthday's & badges have a role to play in preventive care. We also talk about the role of the Australian Government & the markets which make the breast screening process feasible.
Join Satya Sahu, and Shristi Srivastava (CEO and Founder, Infiheal) in this episode of All Things Policy, as we explore how AI is reshaping mental health care as we delve into the technological enhancements, challenges, and ethical considerations of integrating AI in medical settings.
Simultaneous elections seem like an idealistic approach to tackle excessive election spending in India, but does that stand true once we read between the lines? Its implications and feasibility raise critical questions, like how compatible the model is with India's federal structure. While we wait for the High Level Committee's report on their findings, tune in with Ananya Desai and Rakshith Shetty as they break down the trajectory of the 'One Nation One Election' model in India.
Join us on an enlightening journey through the world of higher education rankings as Dr. Nithiyanandam, a professor at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. L.N. Venkataraman, the Associate Professor at the School of Liberal Arts and Director of Governance at MIT World Peace University Pune. In this compelling podcast, they delve into the intricacies of university rankings, both on a global scale and within the Indian context.
In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Amitabh Thakur (IPS officer & Transport Commissioner, Odisha) and Javeed Ahmad (former IPS officer & DGP of Uttar Pradesh) for a conversation on India’s disaster preparedness and response capacity. Amitabh Thakur highlights the Odisha disaster response model, its history, and best practices. They also discuss the role of National and State Disaster Response Forces, the role of local police in relief and rescue, and state capacity in this domain.
The Moon is about to get crowded, with governments and private companies planning multiple missions over the next decade. India has its own ambitions as well, which include several uncrewed missions culminating with a human landing in 2040. However, the rules for lunar exploration were written more than half-a-century ago and are showing their age. Saurabh Todi talks to Aditya Ramanathan about the strange but growing problem of lunar governance.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini, Kripa and Ramita look at the basic principles of IPEF, the story behind its formation, its relevance, particularly for India, and its future.
This episode is part of a series of podcasts on understanding the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific, where we host experts, analysts and scholars working on the Quad. Stay tuned for more! Each of the four Quad countries — India, the US, Japan, and Australia — places remarkable importance on the Southeast Asian region. How can the Quad work better with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Southeast Asian bloc? In this episode of All Things Policy, Blake Berger, Associate Director at the Asia Society Policy Institute, speaks to Bharat Sharma and suggests areas where the Quad and ASEAN can work together to meet emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly maritime security and private sector collaboration. In this vein, existing challenges to greater cooperation between the two groupings are also discussed.
In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Gupta talk about rise in women representation in bureaucracy, its reasons and implications. They also discuss why similar rise hasn't been seen in electoral representation.
In this episode, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss why the Taiwan issue should matter to India, how India's Taiwan policy has shaped up in the past, and what should the future policy priorities be.
The prison system is the most overlooked pillar of the Indian criminal justice system. Starved of funds, overcrowded with prisoners and laced with corruption, is there a scope for reforming Indian prisons and achieving true rehabilitation of prisoners? In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts two experts, Mr Somesh Goyal (ex-IPS and DGP of Himachal Pradesh) and Mr Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS and DGP of Uttar Pradesh), in a conversation on the colonial context of Indian prisons, issues of overcrowding, health and hygiene, the prison economy, and policy reforms needed in Prison Manuals. Mr Goyal also talks about the ‘Har Haath ko Kaam’ initiative he led towards giving paid jobs to all prisoners in Himachal Pradesh.
20 years ago, the Congress Party took a drubbing in 3 state elections. The ‘India Shining’ slogan of the NDA government had taken everyone by storm. Buoyed by their momentum, the ruling party decided to prepone General Elections by eight months. Yet in May 2004, the ultimate story was one of an absolute surprise. The Congress won the elections. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks to Jayshree M Sundar, author of the book – ‘Don’t Forget 2004’ & who headed the agency that executed the marketing and advertising campaigns which dovetailed into the political strategy for the Congress party, bringing it back to power after a 9 year hiatus. In a very illustrious career, Jayshree Sundar has worked with clients like Cadbury, Maruti Suzuki, Gillette, Parker, Xerox among many others. During the period when she oversaw the agency pitch that won the rights to execute the advertising campaign of the Congress party, Jayshree was President (North region) of Leo Burnett. Currently, she teaches marketing courses at business schools all over India.
The concept of nations, nationality and citizenship are being redefined in many ways. In such a scenario, what does Dual Citizenship mean? How can it impact individuals and countries? Saurabh Todi and Khyati Pathak speak to Suman Joshi in this episode. Tweet: The topic of Dual Citizenship has come back into public discourse in recent times. Saurabh Todi and Khyati Pathak discuss this with Suman Joshi.
So far, on SiliconPolitik, our limited edition podcast series on semiconductor chips, we have gotten insights into the geopolitical, economic, and technical aspects of the value chain. However, what goes into running a semiconductor firm, namely one within a niche in the design stage of this value chain? Join us on All Things Policy, as Satya Sahu talks to Vish Madhugiri, Chief Strategist of Saaz Micro Inc. to gain a practitioner's perspective on chip R&D, especially the journey to make imaging sensors for the James Webb Space Telescope.
Secularism is conventionally understood to be the separation of state and religion. However, according to the Indian Constitution, citizens are governed by differing sets of personal laws that depend upon their religion. What, then, is the meaning of Indian secularism? Turkey and France are both secular countries with no official state religions. At the same time, wearing a fez became illegal in Turkey in 1925, and wearing a hijab within public school premises was banned in France in 2004. If the state interferes in matters of religion, is a country truly secular? In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss these difficult questions by analysing the history of secularism, and its various, often paradoxical, definitions across time and geography.
Join us in conversation with Satya Sahu, as he quizzes G S Madhusudan, CEO of InCore Semiconductors, on what semiconductor chip design entails in the background of India's growing chipmaking ambitions.
Geospatial technology is expected to be a cornerstone of governance in India, given its civilian applications in satellite technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), geofencing, and remote sensing. In this episode, Dr Y Nithiyanandanam speaks with Sachin Kalbag on how this emerging tech will help us monitor natural resources, plan development and respond to disasters.
In this second episode of All Things Policy in the new year, Manoj Kewalramani and Anushka Saxena discuss the trends and developments in the Chinese economy from 2023, and what deliberations from China's Central Economic Work Conference tell us about its outlook in 2024. They also discuss some predictions surrounding the announcement of a GDP target for China in the coming months.
This new year, it is time to make predictions once again. The members of Takshashila Institution get together to make their predictions for 2024 on public policy issues and important global and national events that have a bearing on public policy. They also take the opportunity to examine the outcomes of the predictions they made last year for 2023. This episode features Anupam Manur, Anushka Saxena, Manoj Kewalramani, Suman Joshi, Pranay Kotasthane, Sauarbh Todi, Bharath Reddy, Shambhavi Naik, Bharat Sharma, Satya S Sahu and Sowmya Nandan as guests and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya as the host. Listen to last year’s episode here: Forecasting 2023
In the final episode of the All Things Policy podcast for 2023, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Anushka Saxena discuss the challenge of Cyber-enabled IP Theft and provisions to counter it in international law. They also talk about India's preparedness in this regard, and some of the work regional IP protection groupings have done to mitigate the challenge.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Harshit Sharma discuss the Levant crisis unleashed by the Houthis attacks in the Red Sea.
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In this episode, R Srinivasan gives a fair idea about the stories that the rocks unfold. This is connected with the Industrial Revolution & the comfortable life we lead. It could be the infrastructure to the appliances we use - all things lead to what earth has in store (minerals, deposits, rare earth elements, etc.).
The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub is working on the challenge that “finance is not working for people or the planet”. They believe that the the answer is “an architecture for sustainable finance based on the SDGs” and their “target is a $1 trillion “Moonshot”. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Laure-Anne Parpaleix and Saiyed Kamil, programme analysts at the Sustainable Finance Hub, for a chat on the significance of the Hub’s mission, their work leading up to the G20 endorsing the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP) for sustainable finance this year, and innovations in green financial instruments.
Kingshuk Saha and Dr Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran discuss the recent floods in Chennai, triggered by Cyclone Michaung, highlighting the vulnerability of Indian cities to climate-induced disasters and the way forward to mitigate them using technological and policy interventions
This episode delves into the escalating issue of GPS spoofing, especially spotlighting recent incidents in the Middle East. Prof Nithiyanandam dissects the fundamentals of GPS technology, demystifies the mechanics and motives behind GPS spoofing, and explores effective strategies for managing these threats.
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While the pharma sector is significant in India it is also plagued by many failures and government interventions have yet to be effective. What can be done to enable the sector to achieve its potential? Kannan and Deepali spoke to Suman Joshi about their sectoral analysis on this.
Economic crimes such as money laundering and corporate fraud affect the country's socio-economic fabric and economic security. India has diverse legislative measures and state agencies in place to tackle such crimes. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyay quizzes two experts who have worked in the field, Dr. Pravin Tiwari (full-time member of the National Financial Reporting Authority and former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India) and Mr. Javeed Ahmad (former IPS officer and DGP of Uttar Pradesh) on various aspects of economic crimes and the challenges in combating them.
India is set to host the Quad Leaders' Summit in 2024. Over the years, the Quad has evolved to assume numerous domains as part of its public goods agenda. How does India view the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific, and how do other Quad countries see India’s role in the Quad? What is the Quad’s regional role? In this episode of All Things Policy, join Bharat Sharma and Kripa Koshy as they discuss the Quad and India's role in it.
The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 is a new draft legislation introduced by the government to update a 30-year-old law, the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. Its significance lies in its attempt to regulate content on both traditional TV channels and emerging platforms like OTT services and streaming platforms. The Bill proposes more oversight by requiring platforms to set up Content Evaluation Committees to review and evaluate content before release. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya & Carl Jaison discuss the potential fallouts from & challenges in the proposed Bill.
India has regularly seen bans on fireworks during festive seasons, but knee-jerk policy reactions aren't enough. Centralised directives to curb air pollution don't account for contextual differences across states, and give a one-size-fits-all model that doesn't seem to help. Can India adopt pollution policies from other countries? How do we ensure the sustainability of these policies? In this episode, Ananya Desai and Rohan Pai discuss possible solutions to tackle India's air pollution problem.
With active government support, the UPI has become ubiquitous and has changed the way we transact. What are the welfare gains arising from this? Rama, Shihas, and Krishna talk to Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi about how they quantified this as part of the Estimation Exercise in the just concluded Ideas Shala event at Takshashila.
China’s diplomatic efforts since the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, indicate a clear decision to lean in favour of the Palestinian side. This decision appears to be driven by a mix of economic and strategic interests, particularly China’s strategic competition with the US. Drawing from his latest working paper, Manoj Kewalramani, Chair of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at Takshashila Institution, explains China’s expanded role in the region, its diplomatic efforts, and strategic calculations. Read the working paper: Takshashila Working Paper - The Israel-Hamas War: China’s Interests & Crisis Diplomacy
Could the war between Israel and Hamas impact India's tech and defence ties with Israel? And could a broader regional war create an energy crisis? Satya Sahu and Aditya Ramanathan consider potential scenarios that could upend aspects of India's approach to West Asia. Check out the Takshashila Working Paper: The Techno-Economic Impact of the Israel-Hamas War
On November 29, 2023, the US Department of Justice indicted an Indian national Nikhil Gupta in a foiled assassination attempt of a US citizen in New York. The purported target is a Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This comes a mere two months after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a listed Khalistani terrorist, on Canadian soil. What does the US indictment mean for relations between Washington and New Delhi? Takshashila Institution's Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala discuss the aftermath (spoiler alert: it won't impact much).
Tune into All Things Policy for an eye-opening episode on AI Governance. We're dissecting our most recent Takshashila Discussion Document - delving into AI's transformative role in society, the nuances of attempting to govern it, and the complexities of AI supply chains. Join Satya S Sahu, Rijesh Panicker, and Bharath Reddy, as they explore the values guiding AI from democracy to global stability, and the challenges in creating a competitive AI industry.
The past few years have witnessed the rapid growth of the India-Australia relationship. The agenda for bilateral partnership has expanded significantly from trade and security to emerging technologies and human capital development. In this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Philip Green, the new Australian High Commissioner to India, on the priorities for the two sides going forward.
India has one of the strictest gun control regimes where obtaining a gun license is difficult for ordinary civilians. Gun violence and death numbers are also relatively low. However, India has a vast underground market of illegal firearms operated by criminal gangs, epitomised by the ‘katta’ or the countrymade handgun. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS and DGP of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the gun culture in India, especially Uttar Pradesh, the unintended consequences of the strict gun control regime, and the debate over arming police officers.
Australia's recently released cyber security strategy, aims to enhance cyber protection for individuals and businesses. Jade Donney, Counsellor at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi highlighted the key aspects of this comprehensive approach.
In continuation of yesterday’s episode of All Things Policy, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Anupam Manur, Professor of Economics at Takshashila Institution, on the economic benefits of migration, the constrained economic freedom in India, and challenges with economic integration of Indian states. Anupam explains how demands for reservation are intrinsically related to unemployment and economic growth. Reading: Reservation For Locals: Whither jobs, economic freedoms, and economic unity?
The State of Haryana passed the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 which provided 75% reservation to local candidates in all private sector jobs in the state which paid less than Rs. 30,000 per month. Last week, the Punjab & Haryana High Court struck down the law as unconstitutional for violating the fundamental rights to movement, settlement and trade, occupation and business. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya dissect the issue of local reservation in the private sector, the anti-migrant sentiment associated with such policies, and the reasoning and implications of the High Court verdict.
Rahul Matthan joins Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy for a chat about his new book, "The Third Way." Together, they unravel India's unique approach to data governance, embedded within its digital public infrastructure. Buy the book here on Amazon.
The Indian state has long witnessed separatism, often backed by militancy, in various regions across the country. We have had periods of militancy in Punjab, the North Eastern states, and Jammu Kashmir as well as Naxalite movements in Central India. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS and DGP of the State of Uttar Pradesh) speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya regarding the unique challenges of policing in conflict zones, tactics employed by police forces, civilian counterinsurgency forces, and more.
Kingshuk Saha and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the evolution of the Canada-India crisis and discuss how it has not only impacted the bilateral relations between both countries but also has cast a shadow on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
In February 2023, the Tom Tom traffic index found Bengaluru to be the world’s second-most traffic congested city. In September, the city experienced massive traffic congestion with lakhs of commuters stranded for hours. October saw the Namma Metro's Purple Line fully operational to help ease traffic. But will the metro really suffice as the solution for Bengaluru's long-term traffic needs? Or are there other factors at play? In this episode, Ananya Desai and Rohan Pai discuss Namma Metro's role in solving Bengaluru's traffic problem.
In this episode, Kingshuk and Dr. Nithyanandam delve deeply into the most recent events in the Doklam region, as reported in the most recent news article from Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Join them as they unravel the complexities surrounding the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and their strategic moves in this critical border area.
India's Electric Vehicle ecosystem has grown remarkably in the last few years. However, questions arise about the sustainability of this growth and potential challenges. In this All Things Policy episode, Sarthak Pradhan engages in conversation with Manish Bhandari and Ashwin Kak, both current students of Takshashila's 48 week Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy, where they share their insights on the state of affairs in India's Electric Vehicle sector.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Bharat Sharma speak to Anushka Saxena about the recent Indo-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue. They discuss deepening defence and security cooperation between India and the US, what it means for the Quad, and how it affects its agenda. Finally, they also discuss the China factor in the relationship, and what role China plays in the context of deepening technology cooperation between the two countries. Edited
A recent report suggested that Indian men outrank women as organ recipients. Meanwhile, women are far more likely to donate their organs to male counterparts within their families. Further, the proportion of organ donations from deceased persons is minuscule as opposed to living donors. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the reasons behind the gender disparities in organ transplants in India and certain solutions to solve the demand and supply mismatch in the organ transplantation market. Reading: 4 of 5 living organ donors in India are women, 4 of 5 recipients men: Study | Pune News
Many scientists and policymakers around the world are standing up and highlighting the potential harm that AI can do but Sridhar Krishna and Rijesh Panicker bring a different perspective and suggest AI can actually support the growth of liberal democracy. Readings: AI and its potential impact on liberal democracy, FRANCIS FUKUYAMA interview New UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good How Generative AI can help boost democracy HBR - 10 ways AI will change democracy Future does not have to be dystopian. Boston Review Rishi Sunak & Elon Musk: Talk AI, Tech & the Future
Rapid urbanization presents a pressing challenge for solid waste management as burgeoning cities generate increasing amounts of waste, necessitating innovative and sustainable solutions to handle the growing volume of solid waste. Effective solid waste management practices are crucial to maintaining urban hygiene, reducing environmental pollution, and ensuring urban populations' well-being in the face of urban expansion. Mubeena Mubarak and Malathi Renati speak about solid waste management's nuances and best practices.
The journey of education is a combination of many experiences put together. What goes into the nuts & bolts of the Australian education system? Josiah Neal is in conversation with Sowmya Prabhakar to give us a fair idea about it from a student’s perspective.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena discusses with Manoj Kewalramani and Amit Kumar tensions in US-China relations, and whether the upcoming Xi-Biden meeting at the APEC Summit signals a thaw in relations. Manoj and Amit also highlight the significance of the high-level diplomatic dialogue that has taken place between the two sides in the past few months, and its role in creating stability and guardrails in a largely tenuous relationship.
Hours after the horrific terror strike on Israel by Hamas on October 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced unequivocal support to Israel in its hour of grief. Within days, India reiterated its stand on the two-state solution, and clearly differentiated between Hamas and the Palestinian people. On October 19, Modi spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Takshashila's Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala break down the unique position that India is in, and how it could use its diplomatic skill to get a place in the global high table.
According to a 2021 census, 710,380 Indian-born people were living in Australia, effectively making them the second-largest migrant group in the country after those born in England. The Department of Home Affairs (Australia) granted 382,000 student visas between July 2022 and February 2023. This is a 41.3 percent increase compared to the same period of 2019-2020. Should immigration continue to be encouraged in Australia? What draws Indian students to Australia, as opposed to the US and the UK? In this episode of the All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Josiah Neal engage in a discussion on MATES, or The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme, set up between India and Australia. They delve into a plethora of topics including the history of immigration in Australia as well as the widespread controversy of violence against Indian students in Australia.
Energy access can greatly impact healthcare, education, and quality of life. What seen or unseen policy issues exist at the interplay between energy and development? Join Akansha Saklani and Satya Sahu as they discuss the critical role energy access plays in fostering the development of rural and underserved communities worldwide.
As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 3.42 lakh people are still missing and untraced in India as of 2021. A vast majority of missing persons are women. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS and DGP of Uttar Pradesh) speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on the various reasons behind missing persons, kidnapping and abduction, human trafficking, enforced disappearances, and the urban-rural divide in terms of people going missing. Readings: Where do most people go missing in India? Bengal & MP. Kerala best in tracing them, Punjab worst NCRB Report on Missing Women and Children Confessions of a killer policeman | India | The Guardian
In this episode, Amit Kumar talks to Anushka Saxena about some elements of India's cybersecurity policy and priorities, including the nature of the threat the country faces, its domestic policy imperatives, and its engagement with the multilateral fora on the issue of responsible cyber behaviour.
In the episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the recent news from China where scientists have successfully restored hearing in kids born deaf. They discuss the consequences of this achievement and the ethics of gene therapies.
Deep technologies involve scientific and technological advancements that serve as the foundation for innovative products or services. In this episode of All Things Policy, Vishnu Rajeev, investment principal of VC firm Speciale Invest, talks about the deep tech industry and why he's so excited about its future in India. Bharath Reddy and Satya Sahu from Takshashila join him in the conversation.
The UPI has come as a boon to Indian consumers making receiving and paying money easy at every level. But how does this interface fare with visitors from other countries? What can India do to make it easier for visitors? Suman Joshi talks to Josiah W Neal about his experiences in India. Reading: UPI: The world needs India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, but can’t see the benefit
Kingshuk Saha discusses with Aditya Ramanathan and Bharat Sharma the Israel-Hamas crisis that has engulfed the Middle East. They talk about how it affects India’s interests and its response to the emerging challenge. (As it is a developing event, please note that the podcast was recorded on October 20, 2023)
Malathi Renati (Head of Takshashila’s Policy School) and Sowmya Nandan (Head of Corporate Affairs at Takshashila ) are in conversation with Gowthami Saraf who shares her first-hand experience of homeschooling, the benefits and challenges, and how government policies, markets and society can support this emerging but niche education segment.
Police raids are search and seizure operations conducted by the police for investigation and evidence collection. They often become media spectacles or are used as intimidatory tactics. Police raids have severe consequences for individual freedoms and privacy. In this episode of Police Chokwi, Javeed Ahmad (former IPS and DGP of Uttar Pradesh) speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on the use of raids by police, the procedural safeguards available to individuals and the legal gray area around digital evidence from devices like smartphones and laptops.
Using high-resolution satellite images. Dr. Nithiyanandam, Head of Geospatial Research Programme at the Takshashila Institution, analysed three operational dual-purpose airports and two airbases under construction in Central Tibet, namely, Shigatse Peace Airport, Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Nyinghchi Manling Airbase, Shigtase Tingri Airbase, and Damxung Airbase. According to him, “China's rapid construction pace and utilization of cutting-edge technology indicate its commitment to maintaining a long-term presence in the region”, located very close to the Indian borders. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Nithiyanandam on China’s PLA Air Force’s capabilities in the region, construction of underground facilities, strategic location of the airbases, and lessons for India. Reading: Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin: Rapid Military Infrastructure Expansion in Tibet: A Satellite Imagery Analysis Join OpenTakshashila, an initiative by the Takshashila Institution, to creat a global and open community with a strong and unwavering commitment towards meaningful and thoughtful policy discussions.
What is 'Open RAN', and why have countries and groupings rushed to advocate for its deployment within the telecom industry? In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharat Sharma speaks with Bharath Reddy on what has made Open RAN attractive, how technology interacts with geopolitics, and current obstacles in Open RAN deployment.
In a significant decision this week, the Supreme Court of India held that there is no fundamental right to marriage and refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex couples. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Saurabh Todi about the failure of the court to recognise marriage or civil union of same-sex couples, the remedies granted by the court, and the implications of the decision for queer rights in the future. Reading: Plea for Marriage Equality: Judgement Matrix - Supreme Court Observer
Growth in global trade has helped reduce abject poverty around the world very significantly. Rising protectionism since 2008 has led to a drop in global trade as a percentage of global GDP and threatens efforts in poverty alleviation. Growing tensions in Europe and the Middle East are not helping. The potential for growth in trade in services is a silver lining. Despite 63% of global GDP comprising of services, only 21% of global trade is in services. Can services trade be the answer to economic growth and progress across the world and what specific lessons do this hold for India? Shrikrishna Upadhyaya deliberates all this with Sridhar Krishna.
The National Statistical Office recently released India's GDP data for the first quarter of 2023-24, and this release prompted debate around the veracity of the data. In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi try to make sense of the controversy around India's GDP numbers.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on her latest book review on Paul Scharre's 'Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence'. The two discuss data, talent, computing, and institutions as the key pillars of the geopolitical quest for technological supremacy in AI.
Last weekend, the Chinese Communist Party concluded a two-day National Ideological and Cultural Work Conference. The big outcome of this was the establishment of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. In this episode, Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani discuss why the canonisation of such ideas as thoughts matters in Chinese politics and what are the implications of this new thought.
With India achieving its biggest haul ever of 107 medals at the Hangzhou 2023 Asiad games that just concluded, it is important to look at some of the good policies that had been put into place many years prior to make this happen. As a nation, India has a lot of potential and its athletes were able to capitalise on some of the government initiatives. Can the Indian society, markets, and government now work together to take sports to the next level? Malathi Renati, who heads the policy school at Takshashila Institution and has played hockey, baseball, and softball at the national level is in conversation with Carl Jaison, program development manager as they look into some of the success factors behind India breaching the 100 medal mark.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the recent announcement by the European Union to conduct a risk assessment of critical and emerging technologies and how emerging technologies are increasingly being seen through the prism of national and economic security.
On October 7, 2022, the United States Department of Commerce implemented controls related to semiconductor manufacturing in China in order “to protect U.S. national security and foreign policy interests”. The recent announcement of Huawei’s 7nm Kirin 9000s chip has raised concerns that the kerfuffle created by the sanctions has all been for nothing and China apparently has next to leading-edge fabrication facilities. So, have the sanctions failed to achieve their objectives and will the US double down with additional measures? In this episode of All Things Policy join Aditya Ramanathan and Satya Sahu as they attempt to gauge the effects of the US ChIp sanctions a year later.
In this episode, Sowmya Nandan from Takshashila Institution hosts author Shoba Narayan for a conversation on her latest book Namma Bangalore: The Soul of a Metropolis. They go through the layers of food, language, art, start-up ecosystem, citizen-led movements & homes in Bangalore. And of course, traffic. Buy the book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B0CG6J6V9P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss the structural challenges besieging the Chinese Economy, as well policy responses by the central leadership (or lack thereof).
Over the last two years, China has been working on three global geostrategic initiatives: the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global Security Initiative (GSI), and the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI). Takshashila's Sachin Kalbag and Manoj Kewalramani discuss what they mean for China, for India, and for the rest of the world.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the importance of the Green Revolution and Dr. M.S. Swaminathan's role. They discuss how science and policy intersect and the steps needed to usher in the next green revolution. Recommended readings: MS Swaminathan’s farsightedness for Punjab: Discouraged free power to tackle groundwater crisis, wanted ‘evergreen revolution’ without harming ecology MS Swaminathan’s evergreen revolution: Productivity without ecological harm
India has plans to put one of its citizens on the International Space Station in 2024. But why do governments bother to put people into space when they can use robots? And how should India approach such costly missions? Satya Sahu and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
In this episode, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on the industrial and policy ecosystem surrounding drone technology in the Chinese military. Anushka describes types of Chinese drones, increasing emphasis on the modularity and autonomy of drones, and the challenges the Chinese ecosystem is currently facing.
After being in discussion for more than a decade, the Women's Reservation Bill has been passed, but could it be a non-starter? What are the implications? Are there other alternatives that could've been explored to increase women's representation? Saurabh Todi and Suman Joshi discuss. Readings: India’s first women MPs punched above their weight | The Indian Express The Women's Lottery Bill NBER Working Paper Series Women As Policy Makers: Evidence From A India-Wide Randomized Policy Experiment by Raghabendra Chattopadhyay
TRAI has released a consultation paper discussing the potential regulation of OTT platforms, reigniting discussions on net neutrality. The key questions raised: Should communication and entertainment platforms compensate for network usage? And should they be regulated in the same way as telecom service providers? Should selective banning of apps be allowed instead of blanket internet bans? Join Sridhar Krishna as he discusses these topics with Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy. Reading: Takshashila Policy Advisory - Regulatory Mechanism for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services and Selective Banning of OTT Services
Join Satya Sahu and Saurabh Todi as they have a conversation on the geopolitics and the complicated diplomatic path ahead for India and Canada in the aftermath of Prime Minister Trudeau’s allegations of India’s ties to the killing of a Khalistani supporter on Canadian soil.
In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss crime prevention initiatives of the Indian police. They talk about predictive policing, using evidence-based policing techniques, and the successes and drawbacks of community policing initiatives.
Kingshuk Saha and Bharat Sharma discuss the likely Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting at the sideline of UNGA. They discuss some of the issues that might come up during the meeting and its geopolitical implications.
Should the state shape the composition of economic activity? What are some arguments in favour of and against the use of the Industrial Policy? Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan analyse and discuss some recent literature and trends on Industrial Policy. This paper analyses some trends in industrial policy: The Who, What, When, and How of Industrial Policy: A Text-Based Approach This paper explores the rationale behind industrial policies: The New Economics of Industrial Policy
In this episode, we unravel the ticketing fiasco in relation to the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup to be held in India. From scheduling delays to inefficient ticket sales, the tournament organiser, the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), had quite a surprise for fans. Carl Jaison speaks to Jaideep Vaidya, who writes on sports business for The Signal, a business & tech newsletter. They cover the opportunity cost of the scheduling delay, scarcity of tickets, the economy of ticket distribution, and why e-tickets still need to be a viable option in India. Article link:https://theplaybook.thesignal.co/p/india-cricket-world-cup-2023-tickets-chaos
Malathi Renati (head of policy school, Takshashila Institution) is in conversation with Jaydeep Daripa, Debashree Chatterjee, and Avantika Srivastava, all current students of Takshashila's 48 week Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy, where they share their insights on the state of affairs in India's Power Sector. They explore market structures & failures, government interventions via tariff control and cross-subsidies, its disproportionate role in power purchase agreements between Gencos and DISCOMs, its control of coal production and transport freight controls, etc. Some of the unintended consequences as a result and we delve into some known solutions to the multiple-faceted issues faced by the power sector. Reading: Power Sector in India
The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act of 2015 governs children in conflict with the law and those needing care and protection. The treatment of juvenile delinquency is based on, among other things, the principle of fresh start which enables children to start with a clean slate upon competing their sentence. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts experts Shyni S (IPS and IG, Training, Biju Patnaik State Policy Academy, Odisha and Javeed Ahmad (Ex-IPS and DGP, Uttar Pradesh) for a conversation on how the juvenile justice system works. They discuss the institutional structure of juvenile justice and provisions for treating specific categories of juveniles accused of heinous crimes as adults. They also discuss the issue of criminalising consensual and non-exploitative relationships among minors and policy solutions to address it.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar discusses with Anushka Saxena the implications of Huawei's release of its latest smartphone, Mate 60 Pro, for the US-China tech contestation. He delves into topics such as the sustainability of China's quest for self-reliance in chip manufacturing and the prospects for large-scale commercialisation of the SMIC-Huawei 7nm collaboration. Reading: The signals from this ‘Made in China’ smartphone story - The Hindu
In the episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Aditya Ramanathan discuss recent domestic and international developments related to India's nuclear power sector. They discuss the need for reforms to enable further growth of this sector.
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In this episode Sowmya Prabhakar, Malathi Renati & Nidhi Chawla delve into two tangents of aging - elderly welfare & elderly care. They grapple with some solutions & explore how other countries are tackling them, and conclude with the role of society, government & markets.
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The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor has released the draft deep tech startup policy and is seeking stakeholder comments. Satya S Sahu, Sai Rahul Poruri and Bharath Reddy talk about the need for such a policy required and are some preliminary thoughts on the draft policy.
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One of the pivotal tenets of India's agenda as G20 President this year is highlighting concerns and issues of the "Global South". India hosted the "Voice of Global South Summit" in January earlier this year. Anushka Saxena hosts Manoj Kelwalramani and Bharat Sharma to talk about what conceptual meaning the Global South carries, how India and China have pitched themselves as leaders of the Global South, the distinction in their approaches, and what their leadership means for Global South countries.
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In this episode, Anushka Saxena quizzes Dr. Shambhavi Naik of Takshashila on her experience working with the Think20 working group of the 2023 G20 under India's presidency. Dr. Naik, who has been a Co-Chair of the Task Force on SDGs at the T20, shares her insights on the T20's mandate, the vetting process of Policy Briefs submitted as recommendations to the G20, and her encounters with "competitions of ideas".
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In this episode, Anushka Saxena is joined by Dr. Nithiyanandam and Amit Kumar to discuss the use of remote sensing technologies in detecting traits of Chinese military radars along the Indian border, with a focus on Tibet and Aksai Chin.
Reading: #3 Shifting Shadows: Military Radar Dynamics in Tibet
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Six new members were added to the grouping in the recently concluded BRICS Summit in South Africa. The new BRICS will take shape in January 2024. In this episode, Sachin Kalbag and Anushka Saxena of Takshashila discuss what exactly this new grouping means. Given the latter's military and economic heft, how will India counter the China question in BRICS?
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In this episode, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss a proposal for the G20 to develop a transparent and collaborative data-sharing mechanism to reduce vulnerabilities induced by supply chain disruptions.
The ideas discussed here are part of a Policy Brief submitted to the G20's working group, Think20, and can be perused here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/618a55c4cb03246776b68559/t/645f7f66f46ae72ee221a24d/1683980136318/T20_PolicyBrief_TF1_Data-Asymmetry-SupplyChain.pdf.
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is set to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 as the country’s primary criminal procedural law. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex IPS & ex DGP of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya break down the various significant changes proposed in the Sanhita and discuss its ramifications on the right to fair and speedy trial, individual liberties and police powers.
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The India-Australia bilateral relationship has achieved great heights. Both countries have worked extensively across various areas, but two particular areas of interest have been defence and critical technology. In this episode of All Things Policy, Bharat Sharma and Josiah Neil speak about India and Australia's growing defence engagement in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific regions, and what leads to an increasing convergence of security interests between them. They also discuss how critical and emerging technologies are playing a part in the bilateral relationship.
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While growth in disposable incomes has led to better access to clothing, the problems that fast fashion has brought on the environment are non-trivial. Shambhavi Naik and Suman Joshi discuss the dilemmas around fashion and sustainability in this episode
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- Synthesis Report on United Nations System-wide Initiatives related to Fashion
- 7 Reasons I Wear The Same Thing Every Day
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AI Governance is a topic of great interest today. Within the context of AI governance, often data is discussed from a perspective of data privacy, data security and so on. Sridhar, Bharath and Satya are looking at the fact that the few companies that have access to large amounts of data and discussing how this may impact AI development. They raise a lot of questions around the law, data ownership and access to promote competition, innovation and human progress.
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- Computing Machinery and Intelligence, A.M.Turing
- This is the key to designing sustainable data cooperatives | World Economic Forum
- The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data
- Why data governance is essential for enterprise AI - IBM Blog
- Trust region Policy Optimization, Schulman and others
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The Ministerial declaration of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group endorsed India-led digital public infrastructure (DPI). In this episode, hear from Keyzom Ngodup, Head of Digital Programming, UNDP Chief Digital Office, and Ritul Gaur, IIC Fellow, Ministry of Electronics and IT, on their experience from close quarters on how the groundbreaking consensus on DPI was achieved. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts them for a conversation on the framework for DPI adoption, challenges and opportunities for low & middle-income countries, privacy risks from DPI and what’s next for DPI.
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- DIGITAL ECONOMY MINISTERS MEETING Outcome Document & Chair’s Summary Bengaluru, Karnataka August 19, 2023
- Accelerating The SDGs Through Digital Public Infrastructure: A Compendium of The Potential of Digital Public Infrastructure | United Nations Development Programme
- The DPI Approach: A Playbook | United Nations Development Programme
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The Government of India plans to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and the Evidence Act, 1872 with the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023 respectively.
In this episode, Javeed Ahmad (former IPS officer & DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya unpack the Nyaya Sanhita and dissect the extent of decolonisation of Indian penal laws. They discuss sedition, false promise to marry, criminalisation of satyagraha, the introduction of non-incarceration penalties like community service, and more.
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Kingshuk Saha and Dr Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy, an Associate Professor at Nalanda University, discuss the reemergence of the Bay of Bengal as a geopolitical hotspot.
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Malathi Renati goes over 8 principles of project management, that are essential to ensure successful implementations of policies, projects, and programs of any magnitude. Many policies fail at the implementation stage because of the complexities involved, but by employing industry best practices that have been derived from different sectors, projects can be equipped to overcome these challenges.
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Fiscal profligacy in the form of short-term populism and unfunded defined benefit–based old pension schemes present an immediate threat to India’s public finances. It has the potential to hamper India’s growth in the long run. How can it be ensured that policymakers do not prioritise short-term political gains at the cost of long-term economic growth? Dr Jayaprakash Narayan discusses with Sarthak Pradhan.
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Fiscal profligacy in the form of short-term populism and unfunded defined benefit–based old pension schemes present an immediate threat to India’s public finances. It has the potential to hamper India’s growth in the long run. How can it be ensured that policymakers do not prioritise short-term political gains at the cost of long-term economic growth? Dr Jayaprakash Narayan discusses with Sarthak Pradhan.
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As India's Chandrayaan-3 makes its final approach to the lunar surface, Saurabh Todi and Aditya Ramanathan take a step back to consider why governments and companies have become interested in going to the Moon after a gap of five decades. Does the Moon really offer us mineral riches? And can great powers learn to cooperate on another celestial body when they struggle to get along on Earth?
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Anushka Saxena, Amit Kumar and Kingshuk Saha details of the upcoming BRICS Summit, and the significance of BRICS to India. They also debate whether the BRICS common currency programme, and its endeavor to expand to new members, have merit.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Harshit Sharma on details of the recently announced prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US, and other aspects of the backchannel talks going on between the two countries in Oman. The podcast also covers insights on the impediments facing the two countries in reviving the stalled nuclear talks and making a new deal possible.
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The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a notification on August 3, 2023, which placed significant curbs on laptop and computer imports in the form of licensing requirements. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss India’s tryst with failed trade policies, the unlikelihood of import restrictions creating a competitive domestic manufacturing sector, and how the notification will lead to a “rich tapestry of red-tapism”.
Readings:
- An echo of licence raj in laptop import curbs - Hindustan Times
- Laptop licence: Why are failed policies being revived again?
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the need to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), especially in light of the biosecurity risks posed by rapid technological advancements in fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
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- The New Bioweapons Peril | Indian Public Policy Review
- BWC Scientific Experts Group to Combat Biological Threats | T20 Policy Brief
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As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, folks at the Takshashila Institution debate the meaning of Strategic Autonomy for India, and whether India's quest for strategic autonomy can yield significant results. The episode also features a debate on the value of multilateral institutions to strategic autonomy, and whether India has exercised it in the past – especially during the Cold War era.
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In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP of State of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya, do a deep dive into the criminal investigation and prosecution process in the context of a murder. They discuss theories of criminal justice and punishment, the importance of the FIR, how sentencing works and forms of clemency in our criminal justice system.
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Join us for an insightful conversation between Dr. Vishnu Chandra, Advisor to the Ministry of Panchayat Raj and Former Deputy Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and Dr. Nithiyanandam, Professor of the Geospatial Research Programme at the Takshashila Institution as we explore the captivating journey of Geospatial Technology's evolution in India over time.
Discover the transformative impact of geospatial advancements and their role in shaping the nation's development. Whether you're a technology enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of technology and governance, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Gain unique perspectives and valuable insights as we trace the remarkable progression of Geospatial Technology in the Indian context. Tune in now to expand your understanding of this fascinating evolution.
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In episode 4 of SiliconPolitik, Stephen Ezell, VP of Global Innovation Policy, ITIF, talks to Satya Sahu about the Information Technology Agreement and how trade policy is instrumental in creating India's Semiconductor Ecosystem.
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In popular discourse, the terms "dependence" and "vulnerability" are often used interchangeably. You might be dependent on an adversary but does that make you vulnerable? It is essential to recognise that not all forms of dependence can be considered vulnerabilities, and not all vulnerabilities hold the same significance level. To shed light on this issue, Bharath Reddy engages in a conversation with Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena to explore a framework for classifying various vulnerabilities and how states respond to them.
Read the discussion document here: Takshashila Discussion Document – Defining Dependence-induced Vulnerabilities in Asymmetrical Trade Interdependence: A Conceptual Framework
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss highlights of the recently concluded 'emergency' session of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, where the fate of Qin Gang and private sector firms was collectively decided, through the decision to remove the former from the post of Foreign Minister, and the addition of the latter under the ambit of the Chinese criminal law anti-bribery provisions.
The Op-Eds referenced in the episode are as follows:
- Limelight On Nobody: Qin Gang’s Removal - Strategic News Global
- China’s Draft Criminal Law Amendment Eyes Corruption in Private Firms – The Diplomat
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Forensic science offers a toolkit of techniques from fingerprinting to ballistics to DNA analysis, which can aid the police in solving crimes and gathering evidence for criminal trials. In this episode of Policy Chowki, Shrikrisnna Upadhyaya speaks to experts in the field of forensics and policing, Mr. Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Dr. G.K. Goswami (IPS & Founder Director of Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences) on the intersection of forensic science, police investigation, and criminal law.
They discuss forms of forensic evidence, forensic frauds and procedural safeguards, and state capacity in forensic methods of investigation, in the context of ensuring a free and fair trial of the accused.
Dr. G.K. Goswami can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-g-k-goswami-ab16a729/.
Readings:
- Forensic Law 2021 by Dr. G.K. Goswami
- "Skin-to-Skin Touch" for Defining Child Sexual Assault: Interpretational Vagaries of the POCSO Provisions" by Dr G.K. Goswami & Aditi Goswami
- Management of DNA Sampling in Rape Incidents by Dr. G.K. Goswami & Siddhartha Goswami
You can find his other research work at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/G-K-Goswami.
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The State of Rajasthan recently passed a law on social security for platform-based gig workers. Under the law, a 1-2 percent welfare cess will be levied on the value of every online transaction and the amounts will go into a welfare fund to be used for the benefit of gig workers.
In this episode, Anupam Manur & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the drawbacks of the Rajasthan model of social security for gig workers. They dwell on the nature of gig jobs in India, problems with socialising social security in the form of a single fund, the responsibility of the state to offer universal social security to all its citizens, and alternative ways of securing social security for the gig workers.
Readings:
- Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net | Mint
- Don’t rush to mimic Rajasthan gig workers law
- Compensation for Accident Victims Isn’t a ‘Favour’ – and the State Must Be More Accountable
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Every country advances its foreign policy objectives through public diplomacy initiatives via its embassies and consulates. Australia is no different. Through various economic, creative & cultural initiatives, Australia advocates their goals in India in their interactions with governments, businesses, societies, and individuals. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks to Sarah Kirlew, Australia’s Consul General in Chennai about Australia’s various public diplomacy efforts in India, how it links to its larger foreign policy agenda, and the impact of grant programs like the Direct Aid Program (DAP).
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss China's muted response to the coup launched by Wagner Group Chied Yevgeny Prighozin against Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also throw some light on China's Private Security Company architecture and their operations abroad, as well as China's interactions with the international legal framework pertaining to such PMSCs.
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Kingshuk Saha and Dr. Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the upcoming mega dam China is planning to build on Yarlung Tsang Po at Medog County.
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As cyberspace grows, cyber crimes have also increased in number and variety. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP of Uttar Pradesh) and Dr. Aravind Chaturvedi (IPS & SP, Vigilance, Uttar Pradesh) on how to classify cyber crimes, aspects of cyber security, how should individuals and organisations protect themselves in the cyber world, and the police organisational structure and investigative methods in solving cyber crime. They also reflect on how cyber crimes are not merely a law & order matters, but a reflection of more significant socioeconomic reasons, in the context of the emergence of cybercrime hubs like Jamtara, Alwar, Nuh, and others.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Sowmya Nandan speaks to Devashish Dhar, author of India’s Bling Spot: Understanding and Managing Our Cities.
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Can India try to increase its presence in manufacturing because it will give us jobs today? Or should it try and increase market share in the growing services sector? Against the backdrop of Make in India and growing conversations around a China+1 strategy, Anupriya Mohta and Sridhar Krishna question if manufacturing presents an opportunity today?
Readings:
- The world is in the grip of a manufacturing delusion, The Economist
- Global manufacturing scorecard: How the US compares to 18 other nations, Brookings Institution
- WEF Future of Jobs report 2023, WEF
- Global decline in manufacturing, Statsta
- Like it or not, future of Indian economy will have to be built on services, not manufacturing, The Print
- Why India’s economy needs a manufacturing push, India Today
- A Silver Lining That Could Turn into Gold, Raghuram Rajan
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In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Pranay Kotasthane discuss various external and foundational factors that have contributed to China becoming an innovation powerhouse. They discuss various policy tools China has deployed for this purpose and their mixed success.
Check out their paper at: Takshashila SlideDoc - China’s Quest for Innovation and Technological Advancement
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The news of accidents and natural disasters inevitably includes announcements of ex gratia compensation to victims from the state. Megha Kajale and Mihir Mahajan looked into the data to determine how the State treats accident victims. They find arbitrariness, inconsistency, and inadequacy to be the norm.
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Intelligence is important for efficient and effective police work. In a conversation with Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad explores the critical role of police informants, the importance of technological tools in intelligence, the need for protecting whistleblowers and witnesses, and the ever-present question of balancing operational secrecy with accountability.
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Foreign ministers from the world’s major powers were in Jakarta last week for the ASEAN Regional Forum and East Asia Summit meetings. In this episode, Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the key meetings that took place and the major outcomes that were seen.
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AI and its applications are expected to have a transformative impact to rival or even exceed that of the industrial revolution. Bharath Reddy talks to Husan Chahal to find out where India stands in AI innovation and how we can make sense of the surrounding geopolitics.
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Recently the GST Council decided to tax online gaming at 28% on the full-face value of the placed bets. How will this impact the online gaming sector? As government sources estimate, will it lead to a 10-fold jump in tax collections? What could be the unintended consequences? Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss this in this episode of All Things Policy.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi followed up his State visit to the US in June with a visit to France, one of India's most important strategic partners. The two countries laid out a 25-year roadmap, based on three pillars. What does the roadmap mean? How does it stack up against India's economic, regional, and global goals? Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala of Takshashila lay it bare.
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Preventive & Rehabilitation care plays a key role in defining the job market, caregiver fatigue & the ability to get back in action. While this routine might seem straightforward, it has a lot of moving parts - the role of society, government & markets. In this episode, Malathi Renati & Sowmya Prabhakar have a conversation with Dr. Nandan Kumar, practising physiotherapist specialised in muscle-skeletal & geriatric care about the various possibilities to work around this.
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In the current global tech war concerning chips, what role do metals play? What is the impact that Chinese export control curbs are expected to have on the global technology and semiconductor ecosystem? Finally, given India’s industrial ambitions in the semiconductor domain, how does a Sino-U.S. tech war affect its supply chains?
Tune in to find out more about in this conversation between Bharat Sharma and Taiwan-based Aadil Brar.
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The Union Cabinet recently approved National Research Foundation Bill, 2015 for introduction. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the proposed Bill, its drawbacks, and potential areas of improvement.
Reading: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1935895
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Join us on a conversation with Prof. Douglas Fuller, author of 'Paper Tigers, Hidden Dragons' where we chart the geopolitics and economics shaping semiconductor global value chains.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss proceedings of the recently concluded session of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, and two significant laws passed and/or under deliberation in this session - Foreign Relations and Patriotic Education.
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Traffic management and road safety can be analysed within a triangular framework of road design, enforcement organisation, and user behaviour. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & DGP) and M. N. Reddi (ex-IPS, DGP & CP, Bengaluru City), in a conversation on the functions of traffic police, technological advancement in traffic management and enforcement, reasons behind inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, and incentivising better road behaviour and safety.
Reading: The highway to infrastructural success has three clear signposts | Mint #AskBetterQuestions
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A biodiversity crisis rages through global ecosystems; how must our economic and technological systems change to manage the crisis? Bharat Sharma speaks to Siddharth Sreekanth regarding his timely book 'The Case for Nature: Pioneering Solutions for the Other Planetary Crisis'
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In May 2023, the MoHFW brought in the regulation of tobacco depiction on OCCPs or OTT content platforms, requiring them to put a health spot of a minimum of 30 seconds along with a prominent health disclaimer on online curated content. A recent report by researchers at the Koan Advisory Group, in collaboration with survey partner Youth Ki Awaaz, examines the trade-offs of mandatory health warnings during smoking scenes in OTT content, with data from a primary survey of about 1,900 OTT viewers.
Carl Jaison speaks to Tamanna Sharma, Associate at Koan Advisory Group, on a major gap in existing research that prompted them to conduct this study: the need for more young consumer feedback. They discuss the key findings & results from the research and the key recommendations on alternate strategies for an industry-led response by OTT platforms.
Link to the report: The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services
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As India’s semiconductor ecosystem sees an influx of rapid-fire investment and partnerships, Satya Sahu engages in a conversation with Prof. Navakanta Bhat, previous chair of the Center for Nanosciences and Engineering at IISc Bangalore, to gain insights into what goes into creating a semiconductor chip in India.
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Prof Nithiyanandam engages in an intriguing conversation with Mr. Sanjay Sinha, a distinguished senior Consultant with the Department of Real Time Governance (also called RTGS) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, regarding the captivating significance of Geospatial technology in India's public health planning. They delve into the present scenario and explore the enthralling impact that Geospatial technology can have on enhancing the effectiveness of public health services.
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The Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of India provide internal security and guard our international borders with our neighbouring countries. Earlier called the paramilitary forces, the CAPFs today play a critical role in maintaining the peace and security of the nation and operate under challenging conditions to fulfill these responsibilities. In the seventh episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad and Shrikrihna Upadhyaya discuss the origin and role of CAPFs, policy issues around over-reliance on CAPFs by state police, and attempts to rationalise the functions of these forces.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a packed three-day State visit to the US recently. In this episode of All Things Policy, Takshashila's Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala break down the strategic and tactical import of one of the "most consequential friendships" of the 21st century.
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According to a report by United Nations, India had the largest diaspora population in the world with 18 million people from the country living outside their homeland in 2020. Several of these people left for potential job opportunities in different countries. Emigration can be one of the solutions to address our unemployment crisis. Sudisha Mishra and Sridhar Krishna invite Avinash KS from Karnataka Skill Development Corporation to understand what the government is doing to promote and facilitate emigration.
Further reads:
Career Impact Bonds? Financing upskilling to fill the world’s vacancies
Indians are leaving the country in droves. Here's where they are headed and why
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Can information truly serve as a natural and universal source of empowerment? How do caste, class, and gender shape the definition, production, and leveraging of information? What unintended consequences might arise if we place excessive trust in the power of information? Sarthak Pradhan talks with Janaki Srinivasan, the author of the recently launched book "The Political Lives of Information."
The book referred to in the podcast can be found here.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi, Pranay Kotasthane, Bharat Reddy, and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the announcements in the India-US joint statement in the field of Semiconductors, Advanced Telecommunications, and Space.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigation agency of the Government of India. The CBI is unique in as much as it sits at the confluence of law enforcement, politics, and the rule of law in India.
In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & Joint Director, CBI) speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya about the role and function of the CBI, the contentious issues around the misuse of CBI to target political opponents, the conflict of CBI with the federal structure of India, its constitutionality or the lack of it, why the public servants in India are scared of the 3Cs: CBI, CVC and CAG and more.
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Ever since US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing was postponed in February this year, analysts and policymakers intensely speculated when the visit would take place. Now, as the much-awaited visit has recently concluded, deliberations surrounding what it achieved are all the news. In this episode, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena chime in into these deliberations, to discuss the context of the visit, what respective sides had to say about it, and how this was not the breakthrough in US-China relations many hoped it would be.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the potential of the Bio-economy to drive national economic growth. They discuss avenues for collaboration between India and the US in the field of biotechnology and bio-manufacturing in light of the upcoming state visit of PM Modi.
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The costs of training and running a large language model (LLM) were prohibitively expensive, and only a few big tech companies could afford to do it. That understanding has been turned upside down since the time Meta open-sourced their LLM named LLaMA. Satya S Sahu and Bharath Reddy talk about the promises and pitfalls of this move.
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China’s security and economic cooperation with Central Asian countries has been deepening over the decades. In May this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new blueprint for ties with the five Central Asian countries. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Temur Umarov from the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center to understand the shifting sands of geopolitics in Central Asia.
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Women officers make up only 10-11% of police forces on average across states in India. In the fifth episode of Police Chowki - limited series on All Things Policy, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Javeed Ahmad & Sutapa Sanyal (ex-IPS officers) to discuss the interface between women and police on the one hand and the lives of women serving in the police forces on the other.
They discuss the representation of women in police forces, the effectiveness of gender-based reservation policies, and challenge prejudicial notions surrounding women in police workplaces. They also discuss institutional support for women officers and the impact of masculine-heavy police culture on the functioning of women in police.
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Malathi Renati gives Sowmya Nandan an overview of how the Indian Sports Policy has evolved since independence and touches upon the barriers and enablers in the current Indian sports ecosystem.
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India and China have almost completed expelling each other’s journalists. Why is this happening and what impact will it have on how Indians and Chinese perceive each other? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Aditya Ramanathan about how the lack of on-the-ground reporters could hamper the aims of both governments and increase the spread of misinformation.
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As India's PLI schemes for electronics and its ongoing disputes at the WTO come into stark focus, Pranay Kothasthane, Satya Sahu, and Miheer Karandikar discuss the reasons why India's divergence from the Information Technology Agreement in its trade policy may be more important in that debate than we think. Their discussion presents many of the insights gained from Takshashila's recent discussion document on India's Stance on the Information Technology Agreement.
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The historical legacy of the Liberation War has played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Bangladesh. With the challenges faced by the ruling Awami League government and the leadership crises within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the lead-up to the parliamentary elections raises stakes for the political future of the country. In this episode, Carl Jaison is joined by Prof. Dr. Sreeradha Datta who teaches at the Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P Jindal Global University. Dr. Sreeradha, who is one of the foremost experts on Bangladesh’s political history and foreign policy, delves into the impasse between the two main political parties, the state of media in the country, and the regional implications of Bangladesh’s political future with India, and China watching closely.
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The rule of law requires the police to ensure that criminals are properly investigated, prosecuted, and punished to ensure justice for the victims. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad takes Shrikrishna Upadhyaya through the nitty gritty of criminal investigations by police in India, from the crime site to criminal investigation, and till the sessions court pronounces its verdict. He answers questions on the rights of the accused, opposition to bail by the police, media trials, plea bargaining, and more.
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The month of May witnessed a gradual resumption of high-level dialogue between the US and China. This had largely been frozen since the February spy balloon incident. How did this nascent thaw between the two sides come to be, and what are the prospects for the future of the relationship? Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani discuss.
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Because of its large population, India, in absolute terms, is expected to lose the equivalent of 34 million full-time jobs in 2030 due to heat stress. Heat is linked with the deterioration of working conditions, reduction in productivity, and a compromise in workers' security and well-being. Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra contextualise the heat stress problem in India, how it's linked with job losses, and what policy measures can be taken.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the most recent draft of the proposed WHO Global Pandemic Treaty. They discuss its strengths, and weakness and how can the gaps in the current draft be strengthened.
A copy of the leaked draft can be accessed here and the policy brief on the need for BWC Scientific Experts Group can be found here.
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AI tools such as DeepFake have been around for years, but with the launch of advanced generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, DALL-E, etc, artificial intelligence has come into the front and centre of fake news generation and its spread. Boomlive's Karen Rebelo, one of India's leading fact checkers, joins Sachin Kalbag in this conversation where they dissect the ominous future of AI-led disinformation campaigns as India heads into election mode in 2024.
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Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code is typically considered the provision under which the police issue curfew orders. In this episode of the limited series Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the findings of the study “The Use and Misuse of Section 144 CrPC - An Empirical Analysis of all the Orders Passed in 2021 in Delhi”. They delve into the routine use of Section 144 by the police far beyond the purpose and object of the section to achieve social and governance goals, as opposed to public order.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena discusses with Saurabh Todi and Amit Kumar recent developments in India-China relations, and what are the factors that are keeping the tensions in the relations from thawing. Some of these factors, as discussed in the episode, include friction points on the Line of Actual Control, India-China disagreements in the UNSC, and competing commitments to the Global South.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Satya Sahu explore the concept of Strategic Technological Vulnerabilities and what it may take for India to plug those in the case of its semiconductor ecosystem.
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In this episode, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on her recent position paper that discusses the developments in the cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan, Taiwan's domestic public opinion, potential scenarios of China's usage of force to invade Taiwan, and India's options on the Taiwan issue. They also speculate on potential signs to look out for in case China is preparing to invade Taiwan.
Reading: Takshashila Position Paper - The China-Taiwan Saga
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Blue Economy refers to the multitude of ocean resources available in the country that can be harnessed to aid the production of goods and services because of its linkages with economic growth, environmental sustainability, and national security. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks with Ambassador Rajiv Bhatia, a Distinguished Fellow of the Foreign Studies Programme at Gateway House. He is also the Chair of FICCI’s Task Force on Blue Economy and served as Chair of the Core Group of Experts on BIMSTEC. They discuss India’s national efforts to harness Blue Economy sectors including the draft National Policy on Blue Economy, the role of the private sector, the opportunities and challenges in the key and allied sectors, and potential areas of collaboration for the G20 countries.
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In the second episode of the Police Chowki series, Javeed Ahmad and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the colonial roots of police legislation in India, the subsequent attempts to reform the Police Act of 1861, the Supreme Court decision in the Prakash Singh case on police reforms, the effectiveness of the reforms and guiding principles for police laws.
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Kingshuk Saha and Dr. Satarupa Sen, an Assistant Professor of English Language and Linguistics at the Bengal Institute of Science and Technology, discuss the evolution of language policy in India.
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Despite its merits, the 'platformisation’ of gig jobs has failed to increase female labour force participation in India. Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra invite independent development consultant and researcher Ria Kasliwal to shed more light on this topic. Ria scrutinizes gig job platforms from a gender lens and outlines the gaps that bar women’s inclusion in gig work.
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As scientists hone the ability to extract meaningful information from DNA found in the air, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the policy challenges this new technological progress presents.
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. The initiative has seen an unprecedented expansion of Chinese overseas lending. While this has led to infrastructure development across developing countries, it has also exacerbated geopolitical competition, had adverse environmental impacts, and led to debt distress.
In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Samantha Custer from Aid Data to understand the scale, scope, and implications of China’s overseas finance.
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This is the first episode of a new limited series Police Chowki on All Things Policy. In this series, we cast a critical look at the role and functioning of Indian police forces, and unpack the challenges of policing and the need for reform and accountability.
In the inaugural episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Javeed Ahmad for a discussion on the daily lives of various police actors like the police constable, station house officer, and superintendent of police/ commissioner of police, who are critical cogs in the police machinery. They discuss the work, role, and responsibilities of these functionaries and some behind the scenes functions they perform.
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With recent bank failures in the West raising concerns, how stable is India's financial system? Dive into an engaging conversation with Ruchir Agarwal from the Harvard Kennedy School and Yale School of Management, as we explore the state of India's financial sector. Our discussion will span its development over the past twenty years, insights from banking crises, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Even as India's gender stats don't paint a pretty picture, what is heartening to see is a move towards gender-equitable fertility preferences. Bharath Reddy and Suman Joshi talk to Isha Bhatnagar about the findings in her paper titled A Girl and a Boy, Are a Bundle of Joy: A Rise in Gender-Equitable Fertility Preferences in India.
Reading: A Girl and a Boy, Are a Bundle of Joy: A Rise in Gender‐Equitable Fertility Preferences in India - Bhatnagar - Studies in Family Planning - Wiley Online Library
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Twenty-five years ago, India declared itself an overt nuclear power. Its journey was long and often constrained by the international export control regime. In this episode, Pranav R Satyanath and Saurabh Todi converse about the significance of India's 25th year of nuclearisation and our outlook on India's future as a nuclear power.
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In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranay Kotasthane delve into the recent controversy created by Ashley Tellis's article which tried to set expectations about the India-US partnership, and a rejoinder to that by Ashok Malik. They discuss how this bilateral relationship has evolved over the years and what it holds for the future.
Readings:
- America’s Bad Bet on India | Foreign Affairs
- View: Orthodoxies outside govt are fixating on US-India divergences than strategic commonalities - The Economic Times
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Malathi Renati, Sachin Kalbag, and Sowmya Nandan talk and share about the role of society, government, and market in elderly care. They discuss the role of stakeholders and what it takes to be primary caregivers for aging parents/in-laws.
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Over the past few days, Chinese authorities have conducted raids on the offices of Capvision, an international consultancy, citing national security concerns. This comes after the arrest of five employees of Mintz Group, an American firm, in March, and a subsequent visit by officials at the offices of Bain & Company. What’s driving this latest crackdown on foreign consultancies in China? Manoj Kewalramani asks Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar.
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The World Economic Forum recently released The Future of Jobs report highlighting the anticipated developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sridhar Krishna, Anupriya Mohta, and Sudisha Mishra discuss the report in detail, with a focus on what the rise in AI could mean for job creation, the imminent need for new skills, and what it will take to finance them.
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In this podcast, Saurabh Todi and Manoj Kewalramani delve into the recent visit of the Chinese Foreign Minister to India for the SCO Summit and his bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. We also discuss the utility of Indian participation in SCO, BRICS, and RIC platforms. Join us as we explore these complex geopolitical issues and their potential outcomes.
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Food is both central and fundamental to our existence. Yet, we have little or no relevant information about what we eat every day. Nutritional information is mandatory on packaged food products but do we really understand it? What kind of policy-making is required to demystify exactly this? Why is it important to know what you are consuming? Data journalist and health website editor Samarth Bansal joins Sachin Kalbag to break down this important aspect of our lives.
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There’s no end in sight for sovereign debt crises in developing economies. What started with Sri Lanka and Lebanon has now spread to other countries, including Bolivia, Kenya, and Pakistan. What’s causing these crises? Are they likely to spread? And what can be done to tackle them? Anupam Manur joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss some of the uncomfortable truths about sovereign debt crises and why they can be hard to solve.
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In light of the recent wave of bank failures in the West, how stable is India's financial system? An engaging conversation with Ruchir Agarwal from the IMF on the state of India's banking sector. They cover its evolution over the past two decades, lessons from banking crises, and areas of concern.
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How difficult is it to rent houses in India’s cities? How do the existing government policies impact the availability of rental housing? What can be done better? Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss this in this episode of All Things Policy.
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- Overview of Rental Housing market in India : scale, nature, failures and new initiatives
- India’s Housing Vacancy Paradox: How rent control and weak contract enforcement produce unoccupied units and a housing shortage at the same time
- Decline of rental housing in India: the case of Mumbai
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Satya Sahu and Arjun Gargeyas discuss India's bold ambitions to become self-sufficient in the strategically important semiconductor space.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena discusses with Ambassador Vijay Gokhale the geopolitics of China-Taiwan relations, and what implications a crisis or conflict scenario between China and the US/ Taiwan will have for India.
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India has deployed state-of-the-art Digital Public Infrastructure and has been using its G20 presidency to champion it. Ritul Gaur, Saurabh Todi, and Bharath Reddy try to unpack the implications of globalising India's DPI.
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With unemployment rising in India, especially amongst the youth and women, Sridhar Krishna, Anupriya Mohta, and Sudisha Mishra discuss whether jobs will be an important issue in the upcoming 2024 elections. They examine what various parties are saying about jobs, how do voters typically vote, and debate if this will be a topic that people care enough about to impact voting patterns.
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- Preparing for 2024
- What do Indians vote for? New study indicates that development is not a priority
- Understanding the Indian Voter - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Factbox: Key issues in India's massive general election | Reuters
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The much-awaited Indian Space Policy 2023 was unveiled recently after the Union Cabinet approved it in early April. The policy seeks to provide regulatory certainty to India’s fledgling private space sector. In this episode, Pranav R Satyanath and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the aims, objectives, and limitations of the policy, the major hits and misses of the policy, and other anticipated developments like FDI in the space sector.
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As the new academic year begins, the issue of unauthorized schools and the regulations around them will make news. What are the issues involved in regulation and what can be the way forward? Sarthak and Suman discuss this in this episode.
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- Over 1300 Unauthorised Private Schools Identified in Karnataka
- REGULATION OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN INDIA
- Ease of operations for budget private schools in India
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena discusses with Amit Kumar and Harshit Sharma, the fine details of the recent Iran-Saudi-China Joint Agreement and what it means for the relevant actors in West Asia.
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Over the last two decades, the India-US relationship has gradually become one of the world's most important partnerships. But there are sceptics. Where exactly do two of the world's largest democracies stand vis-a-vis each other? Sachin Kalbag poses some questions to Yusuf Unjhawala.
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Regulation is an intrinsic part of what the government does. But what exactly is regulation? What does it mean? Is government the most competent to regulate? In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Anupam Manur discuss all these questions!
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The Human Genome Project celebrated its 20th anniversary on Apr 14th. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the history of the Human Genome Project and its implication in the field of genome sequencing.
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The horticulture department which maintains Bangalore’s iconic Cubbon Park, recently enforced restrictions on citizens who they believe ‘misuse the park in many ways, including playing games or engaging in romantic gestures’. Apart from the sheer harassment and moral policing, this entails, the new restrictions also go against the government’s AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) scheme and the National Urban Greening Policy, 2014 which provides guidelines for the development of parks and green spaces in urban areas to encourage the creation of open spaces for public use.
In this episode, Carl Jaison and Saurabh Todi discuss the impact of the restrictions on citizens’ rights, ways by which the restrictions could have been communicated better, and potential remedies & suggestions to improve the prevailing situation.
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Have you ever just wanted to skip all the traffic in the city, and try cycling to work? Sathya Sankaran, the Bicycle Mayor of Bangalore, and Leah Govias discuss the infrastructure in place that you can use to pursue cycling to work. Whether you work at a corporate and want to cycle to work or would like to travel by metro with your cycle, the Mayor speaks about the facilities in place and potential markers of growth and initiatives in place.
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Many cab and auto-hailing apps have tried to challenge the might of Ola and Uber and have failed over the years. There's a new app called Namma Yatri that is doing something different and is acquiring more customers every day. Shailesh Chitnis and Bharath Reddy talk about the app and what's so different about it.
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Public consultation on draft laws, regulations, and policy is critical to participatory democracy. Perspectives brought in by citizens can help better policymaking. To this effect, Civis is releasing a handbook titled Climate Voices - Citizen Participation in Environment and Climate Policy Making on this World Earth Day on April 22.
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How do legal barriers impact women's employment in factories? Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss with Anu Maria Francis and April Suzanna Varkey the Kerala Government's recently drafted rules on the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code 2020. They discuss the limitations and the possible remedies.
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In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Satya Sahu discuss the findings from the India Justice Report 2022, particularly the vacancies and infrastructure constraints within the judiciary and police and second order effects of the shortages.
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Since September 2021, Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched three new initiatives, which have become the cornerstone of his foreign policy. In this episode, Anushka Saxena talks to Manoj Kewalramani about China’s new Global Development, Global Security and Global Civilisation initiatives and what they mean for the world.
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Kingshuk Saha speaks to Anubhav Raj Shekhar, Assistant Professor of Law at BML Munjal University (on sabbatical at the University of Oxford where he is researching South Asian societies) on the capital punishment jurisprudence in India.
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On April 1, 2023, India celebrated 50 years of Project Tiger, arguably the most important ecological conservation programme in the country, and easily the most successful large carnivore protection initiative in the world. Yet, policy challenges abound: development vs ecology, human-animal interaction, habitat loss. Dr Anish Andheria, president and CEO of Wildlife Conservation Trust speaks to Sachin Kalbag on both the success of Project Tiger and the opportunities ahead
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The Bar Council of India recently allowed the entry of foreign lawyers and law firms in India to practice foreign law, diverse international issues, and international arbitration. In this episode, Saurabh Todi speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya about the significance of the reform, its reception, and future prospects. They also discuss other bottlenecks in the growth of the legal sector, namely, restrictions on capital such as FDI and bar on solicitation and advertisement.
Reading: The entry of foreign firms should herald more legal sector reforms | Mint
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In this podcast, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss the mandates of Private Security and Military Companies operating in situations of armed conflict, debates surrounding their proliferation in international law, and repercussions for UN peacekeepers and the state monopoly on coercive power.
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India faces a vast skill mismatch with millions of jobs going unfilled if we do not solve the skills crisis. What are the exciting models for financing these skill gaps sustainably? Join Sridhar Krishna and Anupriya Mohta as they discuss career impact bonds - a model where training institutes can provide at-risk loans only to be paid back once the trainee gets a job earning above a certain income.
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- Skill gaps affecting hiring across sectors | Jobs News,The Indian Express
- Career Impact Bonds? Financing upskilling to fill the world’s vacancies
- Skill Impact Bond
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The extent of female property ownership impacts women and their families, society, and the economy. Governments provide gender-based tax incentives to increase female property ownership. Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the effectiveness of these measures as outlined in a recent World Bank working paper.
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- Which women own land in India? Between divergent data sets, measures and laws
- Impact of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers on Gender Equality in India: An Empirical Analysis
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Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have recently signed the first Nordic Air Commanders' Intent to create a unified Nordic air defence alliance, pooling the resources of their air forces. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Satyanath unpack this development and analyse its implications.
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It came as no surprise that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first diplomatic visit after the commencement of his unprecedented third term was to Russia. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani dissects Xi’s visit to Russia and its strategic importance and gets quizzed by Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on its implications for India-Russia relations.
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In February 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country will suspend its participation in the New START Treaty. But does this mean the end of bilateral arms control between Russia and the United States? Not quite so. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath discuss the nuances of the New START treaty's suspension and its implications for future arms control treaties.
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India needs to grow its bio-economy and work with other countries to bolster its research and development capabilities and its manufacturing capacity. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss how India should work with like-minded partners across the globe, including with plurilateral groupings such as the Quad to seize this opportunity.
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Does the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse herald wider troubles for banks? Anupam Manur talks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Aditya Ramanathan about how a combination of macroeconomic factors, monetary tightening, and bad management have conspired to create a major crisis.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss key developments and sweeping institutional reforms that took place at the Two Sessions of the 14th NPC, as well as in the follow-up 'Party and State Institutional Reform Plan' released by the CPC Central Committee. They also discuss the implications of key appointments to government positions, and what the overall developments mean for China's science and technology advancement and private sector economy.
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In the past year we have seen AI go from powering prediction algorithms in the background to now having seemingly intelligent conversations, answering questions, or even creating art. AI is going to transform our lives in big ways. Shailesh Chitnis and Bharath Reddy talk about where India stands in AI innovation and how can we get better at it.
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According to a joint report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the ILO, India created 8,63,000 green jobs in 2020-21. But what constitutes a green job? What kind of efforts can be made by governments, establishments, and citizens to ensure sustainable growth? Tulshe Chowdhury, Founder of Zero2Positive joins Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra to answer these questions.
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Kingshuk Saha and Dr. Tripti Kumari, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Gargi College, a constituent college of Delhi University. They discuss the women in STEM, challenges, and opportunities.
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Productivity as a measure is often overlooked in public discourse. Why is it important to track this metric? What are the implications of improving labour productivity for the economy? Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan join Suman Joshi to discuss this.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to India marked a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between India and Australia. Along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders suggested that the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) is in the works and are hopeful it could be finalised this year. As it has been a couple of months since the India-Australia trade agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) came into effect, Carl Jaison spoke with former Ambassador Anil Wadhwa who had authored GoI's Australia Economic Strategy (AES) during his tenure as Secretary (East) in the MEA.
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The Pharmacy Council of India and All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists have opposed e-pharmacies and demanded they be banned. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Dr. Harshit Kukreja examine the need for e-pharmacies and reasons behind their opposition.
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For the fifth year in a row, India topped the world in internet shutdowns, according to an international report by Access Now and KeepItOn Coalition. Why do internet shutdowns happen in a democracy like India? What is the economic, social and academic fallout of such shutdowns? What is the legal recourse for Indian citizens? Apar Gupta, executive director, of Internet Freedom Foundation chats with Takshashila Institution's Sachin Kalbag on these pressing questions.
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Kingshuk Saha and Dr. Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran analyse National Geospatial Policy 2022 in this episode. They discuss the key features of the policy paper and its immense economic and governance potential.
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The first week of March is always key to the Chinese political calendar, with the beginning of the Two Sessions. The annual NPC and CPPCC meetings help frame the key policy priorities for the Party and state each year. So what’s been going on at the Two Sessions this year? Listen to this discussion between Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani.
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Talking about sex is taboo in India. This means schools don't teach students about reproduction, contraception, and consent. In this episode of All Things Policy, Leah Govias and Harshit Kukreja discuss
Sexual Education, its need, the effects, and the way forward.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena on the reforms of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, the relevance and scope of the PLA's military drills and power projection at home and abroad, and lessons for India.
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World Bank’s Identification for Development (ID4D) initiative estimates that around 850 million people in the world do not have official legal identification. That is not to say the rest of the 7 billion are covered under robust identification systems. Lack of identification leads to denial of services, benefits, and opportunities.
In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Ritul Gaur (IIC Fellow, MEITY) speak to Jonathan Marskell (Senior Program Officer, ID4D) on ID4D initiatives around promoting Digital IDs. They discuss the potential of digital ID systems to become digital public goods and the principles of identification for sustainable development.
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Have you ever tried to subscribe to something on an international platform only to find that your Indian credit or debit card gets declined? It’s been over a year since RBI’s mandate on recurring payments kicked in, but there are still issues in processing some payments. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Bharath Reddy discuss the recurring payments nightmare
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The Censor Board in India enjoys a wide remit of powers to not only certify films but also demand cuts and modifications in movies and even refuse certification. It has come under criticism for hampering freedom of expression, demanding unreasonable cuts in movies and infantalising audience choices.
In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the structural problems with the Censor Board, should government be involved in film censorship and alternate models of film certification. Pranay speaks about a framework for privatising film certification in the country and divesting them to Independent Certifying Authorities, regulated by an independent Indian Movies Authority.
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- Takshashila Policy Advisory - Privatising Film Certification: Towards a Modern Film Rating Regime
- Anticipating the Unintended: Casually Banning Films Committee
- The cuts of Central Board of Film Certification run deep - The Hindu
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In today’s world, high technology is directly linked to national power. Hence, it will have an outsized role in geopolitics. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhayaya hosts a conversation with Pranay Kotasthane on the trends in the next decade as governments focus more on the competition in the high technology domain.
Reading: Takshashila Working Paper - High-Technology Geopolitics in the Post-Pandemic World
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Fighting climate change requires energy transition and de-carbonisation of the economy, which in turn requires huge investments in the decades to come. A significant part of this will be met through sustainable financing, including by issuance of green bonds by governments and corporations.
In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Shantanu Srivastava, Energy Finance Analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis on sustainable financing and sovereign green bonds. They discuss India’s huge climate financing needs, the Government of India’s recent first & successful sovereign green bond issuance, and incentives for investors to finance climate action through green bonds.
Further Readings:
- Sovereign green bonds framework will solidify India’s climate commitments, says IEEFA | Mint
- IEEFA India: Sovereign green bond is a major step in greening public expenditure
- A 'greenium' matters for India's first sovereign green bond issue | IEEFA
- A framework for sovereign green bonds a step in the right direction but has miles to go
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In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Manoj Kewalramani on his characterisation of the post-pandemic world order as a great power competition in an increasingly multipolar world. Manoj explains the reasons behind the fluidity in the word order today, the areas that will witness great power competition between the U.S. and China, and the opportunities middle powers can exploit amidst this volatility.
Reading: Takshashila Working Paper - Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific by Manoj Kewalramani
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena discusses with Amit Kumar the recent developments in the semiconductor supply chain as a result of the U.S.-China rivalry and its implications.
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The World Health Organisation is working on a Global Pandemic Treaty which will seek to address the gaps in global pandemic identification, preparedness, and response. The proposed treaty is comprehensive in nature and seeks to promote equitable access to resources during a pandemic, among other things. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik and Saurabh Todi discuss the provisions of the proposed treaty and what to expect from it.
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India needs more female representation in politics and the Women's Reservation Bill can be an effective tool to implement this. Anurpiya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra discuss the need for the Bill, what else will it take to ensure women's participation in politics, and whether or not other countries have had success with political reservations.
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Over the years, China has developed its own distinctive style of diplomacy and deal making. While this negotiating style has had some remarkable successes over the decades, it has also occasionally faltered. In this episode,Manoj Kewalramani, in conversation with Aditya Ramanathan, offers us a rare glimpse into how China’s diplomacy actually works and the challenges it presents for those on the other side of the negotiating table.
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Despite nearly 6 years of implementation of GST in India, the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is yet to be constituted. While the GST Council is set to deliberate upon the issue, setting up the GSTAT presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a resilient and state-of-the-art dispute resolution mechanism in the country.
In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan & Shrikrishna Upadhaya speak to Jatin Christopher (Partner, JCSS, Bengaluru) & Surya Prakash B.S. (Programme Director, DAKSH, Bengaluru) on the work of the Coalition of GSTAT in advocating for institutional design, operating model, and legal framework for a truly modern GSTAT.
They discuss the role and importance of a citizen-centric and independent GSTAT, principles of institutional design that must back the structure of GSTAT, and the vexed issue of the federal nature of dispute resolution under the GST laws.
Readings:
- Joint Note on the Constitution of the GST Appellate Tribunal by Coalition for the GSTAT in India
- A Note on GSTAT: State Level vs National Level by Coalition for the GSTAT in India
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Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence often find it difficult to navigate formal institutional support structures like police, hospitals, and courts whose role is to provide assistance, care, and justice.
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- Universal Periodic Review - India - Information
- Crimes Against Women: Eyes Of The World Are On India
- The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 (Lapsed Now)
- Centre to introduce anti-trafficking Bill in Monsoon Session of Parliament | Business Standard News
- Scheme for Para-Legal Volunteers
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COVID-19 was at a macro level a social dilemma of human cooperation and prosociality. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison discuss COVID-19, human cooperation, misinformation, biological reasoning and much more.
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XCEkBmqow8V6pQ8SuswPEunCS7h0fM-zW6uw1yvK0Rs/ed
- https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-psych-020821-110044
- https://insightsfrombiology.substack.com/publish?utm_source=menu
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Mumbai has won 41 Ranji Trophy titles in the tournament's 88-year history, making it the winningest cricket team in India. But it has not won a single title in the last seven years, and it did not even make it to the knockout stage this year. What ails Mumbai cricket and what policy interventions can help the team of Gavaskar, Vengsarkar, Shastri and Tendulkar return to its primacy? Sports Editor Clayton Murzello provides the answers.
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In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Aditya Ramanathan, and Pranav Satyanath discuss the recent Chinese spy balloon crisis between U.S. and China.
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Developed by a startup incubated out of IIT, BharOS is being pitched as an answer to Google's Android and Apple's iOS. Can BharOS overcome the network effects to challenge the might of the tech giants? Bharath Reddy and Pranav Satyanath talk about how this could play out.
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Ever since the 20th Party Congress, the tone of Chinese diplomacy appears to have undergone a change. Is this a tactical shift or is something substantive in the offing? Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar.
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Despite three decades after the 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendments, which gave constitutional status to local governments, state governments through the local bureaucracy continue to exercise considerable discretionary authority and influence over panchayats in India. In this episode, Carl Jaison is joined by Pranav Gupta, Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Berkeley. He discusses his field research where he spoke with sarpanches and local bureaucrats to assess the extent of decentralisation of powers to panchayats.
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What does the 2023 budget do for jobs in India? What would the experts like to have seen? Will India's bets on skilling, infra, and green jobs pay off? Join Anupriya Mohta, Sridhar Krishna, and Sudisha Mishra to discuss the budget and its potential to impact job creation.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar explore the trends and developments taking place in the Chinese Economy in the past decade since Xi Jinping's ascendance to power in 2012-13, and what they indicate for the trajectory of the country's economic policy in the months to come. The episode explores financial data ranging from exports and imports to consumption and savings, and concludes that there ought to be a greater relaxation in market policy for the Chinese Communist policy to be able to stimulate growth. Contemplating the widely discussed repercussions of the CPC's flagship 'Dynamic Zero-COVID Policy', and delving into opinions on decoupling and the global real estate sector slowdown, the episode draws critical insights from data trends to reflect on the long-term structural challenges the Chinese economy faces.
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Kingshuk Saha and Manoj Kewalramani discuss Japan's Security Strategy, background, and its impact.
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Over the last few years, a wide range of stakeholders across the world have developed a new approach to governance mechanisms and public service delivery. This new model is centred around the concept of digital public goods - open-source digital solutions - that adhere to minimum privacy criteria and user security and do no harm by design. This episode of All Things Policy features IIC fellows (University of Chicago Trust), Ritul Gaur and Arjun Gargeyas, who are joined by Liv Nordhaug (Co-Lead at Digital Public Goods Alliance) to discuss the concept of digital public goods, the challenges and opportunities they present, and how they can be used to benefit society at scale.
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In the thousandth episode, Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the macro-changes in the world order over the last three years. They also discuss the frames of references useful to analyse the current world disorder. In the second half, they respond to listener questions.
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We at Takshashila Institution have released our findings of our survey on Heritable Gene Editing. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik and Harshit Kukreja discuss gene editing, India’s viewpoint, our survey’s results and much more.
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- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSKQ6Q
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gene-editing-what-do-americans-think/id1166552728?i=1000579870725
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Global temperatures are expected to rise by 1.5℃ by 2050 and 3℃ to 4℃ by 2100. This will have disastrous consequences for us. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison discuss climate change, global cooperation, biological reasoning and much more.
Readings:
- Human Cooperation and the Crises of Climate Change, COVID-19, and Misinformation | Annual Review of Psychology
- https://forms.gle/nUDrSxV9NJe4bbH87
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Jency Jacob, Managing Editor of Boom Live, India's first and largest fact-checking newsroom, dissects the new draft rule that makes the Press Information Bureau the final arbiter of the truth when it comes to journalism related to Central government decisions.
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Indian research and scholarship are significantly impacted by the lack of a proper declassification policy for government documents. This prevents a holistic assessment of crucial issues, especially in foreign policy, military history, public policy, and modern history. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani, and Saurabh Todi discuss the impact of this lacuna and the need to improve access to national archives.
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Recently the University Grants Commission came up with draft regulations to facilitate foreign higher educational institutions to set up their campuses in India. Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan assess the possible impact of these regulations.
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- Analysing India’s Higher Education Sector
- DRAFT University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations
- Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes | UGC guidelines on foreign universities: The University Gimmicks Commission | The Indian Express
- UGC proposal: Why India should not outsource higher education to foreign universities | The Indian Express
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2023 promises to have many important developments in the tech policy space. Shailesh Chitnis and Bharath Reddy look at what we can expect this year in upcoming legislation, anti-trust judgments and digital public infrastructure.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol recently floated the possibility of his country acquiring nuclear weapons to deter North Korean aggression. This possibility could lead to an arms race and endanger the global nuclear nonproliferation order. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Satyanath discuss the consequences of this hypothetical and its implications for East Asian geopolitics.
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Should India build new cities for growth and job creation? Why are we falling behind in improving our current cities? How can be incentivize people to migrate to cities? Sudisha Mishra and Sudeep Surendra comment on these questions and talk more about building sustainable cities.
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Last week, India held a Voice of the Global South Summit, engaging with 125 countries. The Indian government said that the aim of the two-day summit was to understand the priorities of countries in the Global South and to amplify their voices in the G20. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the outcomes of the summit and the India-China competition in the Global South.
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It's been three years since the US Space Force came into exitance. Its purpose and missions are shrouded in comical and mundane mystery. But what does the Space Force actually do? In this episode, Brian Weeden, Director of Program Planning for the Secure World Foundation, joins Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath to demystify the role of the Space Force and talk about the many fascinating aspects of its functions.
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Technology and innovation in the health sector have the potential to provide long-term answers to our population's evolving healthcare demands. In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Rohan Pai discuss how telemedicine provides a valuable opportunity to redesign health service models in India.
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Unemployment in India hit an all-time high of 8.85% in December 2022 according to CMIE data. Anupriya Mohta, Sridhar Krishna, and Sudisha Mishra discuss the state of unemployment and how demand for jobs will play a pivotal role in the 2024 general elections.
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- Unemployment in India has risen to its highest since the pandemic
- Budget 2023: Why India Needs A Jobs Policy
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The year 2022 was perhaps the best year for space. The success of the James Web Space Telescope, the completion of China's Tiangong space station and the launch of the SLS rocket were among the major highlights of the year. What exciting space news can we expect in 2023?
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has spelled out its intention to curb online fake reviews. But what is a 'fake' review? Should the government intervene in such cases? What are the policy fall-outs of the government's move?
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In this episode, Kingshuk Saha and Anupam Manur discuss the Bombay Plan, its making and its impact on the Indian economy.
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The Tenth Schedule was introduced in the Indian Constitution via the 85th Constitutional Amendment in 1986. It contains the provisions of the anti-defection which places restrictions on elected legislators from switching parties during the term of the legislature. It prescribes disqualification as the punishment for erring legislators.
One of the key exemptions from disqualifications relates to merger of a political party, if not less than two-thirds of the legislators consent. However, a weak interpretation of this provision has enabled wholesale defections by legislators in recent decades.
In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Ritwika Sharma, Senior Resident Fellow & Lead, Charka - Centre for Constitutional Law at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, on the reasons behind the failure of anti-defection law, the problems created by the merger exemption and possible changes to the law.
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Social norms are informal rules which dictate collective behaviour. In this episode of All things policy, Harshit Kukreja and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss social norms, their evolution and life cycle, and the role of social norms in policy solutions to jaywalking, queuing up in lines and cleanliness in your cities.
Readings:
- Insights from Biology: Exploring Social Norms
- Norms in the Wild: How to Diagnose, Measure, and Change Social Norms by Cristina Bicchier
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Vanita Kohli-Khandekar, India's best-known news and entertainment media industry expert and the author of the definitive book on India's media business, analyses what happened in 2022 and crystal-gazes into 2023.
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In this episode, host Sowmya Prabhakar is in conversation with Aditi Mutatkar, Indian badminton player and silver medallist at the Commonwealth Games. They begin the chat with the daily sports scene in India and move into the zone of access, safety, systemic hurdles, government schemes, and inclusion in sports. They end on a reassuring note with research in sports and the promise that holds for the future.
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Making precise predictions is tough. But what's even tougher is to question the assumptions that form the basis of your predictions. So in the first episode of the year, Pranay Kotasthane gets Takshashila team members to make some predictions for the year. We will review how these predictions play out at the end of 2023.
Further listening:
All Things Policy episode The Paradoxes of Prediction- Do Prediction Markets Affect Actual Outcomes?
All Things Policy episode - What's Going to Happen in 2021?
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Is waging war inherent to human nature or is it a choice that states and leaders make? With global military budgets expanding and the lethality, speed and stealthiness of weapons systems enhancing, is humankind moving towards a dangerous precipice? And despite all this, can we re-negotiate a new social contract that creates a world without war? Listen to this conversation as Manoj Kewalramani talks to Sundeep Waslekar about the ideas in his new book “A World Without War: The History, Politics and Resolution of Conflict”.
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What does India's financial epicentre need to reach its Net Zero goal by 2050? Is it overambitious, or are we too late already? Lubaina Rangwala, the principal policy consultant for MCAP dissects not only the city's effort to mitigate the climate crisis, but also addresses national questions that we ought to answer soon.
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Last month, the 27th Convention of Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change took place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Simrin Surur, journalist with The Print, had the first hand experience of covering the event. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Simrin on the developments at the COP 27 and the future of climate action. They discuss the loss and damage fund, phasing out of fossil fuels and the debate on setting a climate goal at a temperature increase of 1.5 °C as opposed to 2 °C.
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For most urban Indians, particularly those living in large townships, their Resident Welfare Associations are likely to be their first opportunity to exercise governance and engage in policy making. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Sowmya Nandan and Malathi Renati about the challenges of grassroots governance by RWAs and how sound public policy education can help understand and improve this.
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Despite tensions along the LAC remaining high for the past two years, India’s trade with China has continued to expand. What’s driving this trend? Is a high trade deficit with China a strategic problem? And are India’s PLI schemes the answer to boosting Indian manufacturing and reducing vulnerabilities vis-a-vis China? Manoj Kewalramani and Pranay Kotasthane discuss all this and more.
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In this episode Vijaya Krishnappa, co-founder of Kosha.ai and Sowmya Prabhakar unpack everything that goes into creating genuine handlooms, the layers in between and the competition beyond the Indian market itself. Vijaya also shares insights on the role of society (samaaj), government (sarkaar) and markets (bazaar) in this whole ecosystem.
They discuss the nuances that are familiar to us purely as consumers. Vijaya breaks down the complex structure from master weaver to wholesaler to stock / customised orders. He also dwells into challenges tied to earning potential and the global game on pricing.
Similarly the implications of the fashion industry on climate change are huge and it's not visible in our daily transactions. Though it is a struggle to keep weaver communities thriving due to wage disparities and migration, they end on a purposeful note that perhaps handloom is here to stay and with tech intervention the trust network is going to strengthen the missing element of authenticity.
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Last week, New Zealand passed a new law banning tobacco products for the next generation. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik and Harshit Kukreja discuss this law, its implications, role of government intervention in tobacco consumption and much more.
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- Should drug use be legalised?
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The RBI has recently announced a pilot of the digital rupee for wholesale and retail transactions. Central bank digital currencies are increasingly being adopted by banks across the world. Shailesh Chitnis joins Bharath Reddy to talk about the implications of these developments.
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The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution that calls on member states to stop testing direct-ascent anti-satellite weapons. The moratorium was first declared by the United States in April 2022 in hopes that it would be adopted by the wider international community. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya talks to Pranav Satyanath to unpack the pros, cons, and implications of this resolution.
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How do caste networks affect India's rural and urban economies? How do these networks impact economic mobility? Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss in this episode of All Things Policy.
Here is the paper referred to in the podcast: Caste and the Indian Economy.
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India has a unique problem. In order to be a developed nation by 2047, we need to create more than 20 million jobs each year and grow by over 10% p.a but all this has to be done with minimal impact on the environment. Sridhar Krishna, Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra discuss how we can leverage Michael Porter’s framework for competitive advantage of nations and turn this adversity into a great opportunity to be the country that greens the planet through global leadership in Green Technology.
Readings:
- Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India WHITE PAPER NOVEMBER 2021, World Economic Forum
- The Competitive Advantage of Nations, Michael E Porter
- India’s net-zero goals will need 50 million green jobs, The Economic Times
- India is where climate tech meets global venture capital, Business Standard
- India has the potential to become global supplier of green energy equipment, The Print
- 30 Cleantech startups that offer sustainable lifeways without compromising on growth, Inc42
- A review on green technology across India: a sustainable approach, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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India faces a ‘suicide emergency’ today. It contributes to one-fifth of the total suicide deaths in the world and suicide is the leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds in the country. The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare released the National Suicide Prevention Strategy last month which aims to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030.
In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Sachin Kalbag (Senior Fellow, Takshashila Institution) to unpack the strategy and discuss the multi-sectoral approach to tackling suicide adopted by the strategy.
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How does motherhood affect women's participation in the labour markets? Are there key differences in an Indian context? Is there a rural-urban difference? Sarthak and Suman discuss these issues in the episode.
Readings:
- Indian Women, Inordinately Burdened By HouseWork, Pay The Motherhood Penalty
- Motherhood, childcare and wages in India
- The Motherhood Penalty and Female Employment in Urban India
- The Mommy Track Divides: The Impact of Childbearing on Wages of Women of Differing Skill Levels
- Economic Development and the Motherhood Wage Penalty
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The country’s deficient drug regulation system has come under scrutiny again. 5 people died in PGI, Chandigarh after they were given Propofol injection. This comes two months after 69 children in Gambia died after consuming cough syrups manufactured by a Haryana-based pharmaceutical company. Dr. Harshit Kukreja and Mahek Nankani discuss the challenges of substandard quality checks, poor recordkeeping and implementation loopholes in the Indian drug regulatory ecosystem.
Readings:
- The Truth Pill by Dinesh Thakur and Prashant Reddy
- Takshashila Policy Advisory - Comments on the Draft Drugs, Medical Devices And Cosmetics Bill, 2022
- WHO Publishes new guidance to promote Strong, Efficient and Sustainable Regulatory Systems
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Manoj Kewalramani and Kingshuk Saha analyse Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy in this episode. They discuss why the Indo-Pacific pivot to global geopolitics and Canada’s challenges and opportunities in the Indo-pacific region.
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Out of pocket healthcare expenses form a large chunk of people's budget. Healthcare expenses have been pushing lakhs of people back in poverty. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Mahek Nankani discuss medical crowdfunding and its need, the pros and cons, government intervention and much more.
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In this episode, Rohan Pai, Bharath Reddy and Rahul Poruri introduce our listeners to open tech and its features. They discuss why it is in prominence today and what considerations need to be made in designing an open tech strategy for India.
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The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced equal match fees for its men and women (international) cricketers. While the reactions have been mostly positive, a behind-the-scenes-look suggests this move might be inadequate to achieve gender equality in pay. In this episode, Carl Jaison & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya briefly discuss the history of the equal pay movement, why women get paid less than men and the reason why the proposed hike in match fees by the BCCI is really just a drop in the ocean.
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship is a fairly new Ministry founded to coordinate skill development efforts across India. Sowmya Prabhakar and Sudisha Mishra invite Mahatma Gandhi National Fellows Navaneeth and Priyanka Patil to discuss some of the skill development efforts being carried out by the Ministry.
Further Readings
- 'Rozgar Mela': PM Modi gives appointment letters to 71,000 recruits
- NSDC partners with finance company to provide financial assistance for skill development courses
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Missiles are intimately tied to the nuclear arms race. For the first time in 40 years, the Russian military has given the public an unprecedented look into the design of its nuclear-armed missiles. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya takes this opportunity to quiz Pranav Satyanath on the history of rockets during the Cold War, differences in the Soviet and American approaches to building missiles, and the future of missile programmes.
Reading: Russia Releases Incredibly Detailed Views Of Its Massive 'Satan' Missile
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Over the past week, cities across China saw unprecedented demonstrations, as people took to the streets to call for an end to the country's zero-Covid policy. What's driving these protests and what do they mean for the future of COVID containment and politics in China? Manoj Kewalramani and Pranav R. Satyanath discuss.
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The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 for public consultation. This long awaited bill is the fourth iteration of the draft data protection law and is intended to bring in much needed reforms that will protect personal data of individuals.
Shailesh Chitnis, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Bharath Reddy discuss the changes in the bill from its past iteration and the concerns around it.
Recommended readings:
- Key Takeaways: The JPC Report and the Data Protection Bill, 2021 #SaveOurPrivacy
- Explanatory Note- The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
- THE DIGITAL PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2022
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Kinship explains a lot of costly endeavours that people do. A lot of informal financing takes place through kin based networks. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison discuss kinship, financing, MSMEs and much more.
Links:
- Insights from Biology: Kinship Financing
- Hey there, check out this new podcast!
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In India, the Union and the State Governments play a role in the health sector. How are the responsibilities divided? What are some of the issues arising out of the allocation? Dr Harshit Kukreja and Sarthak Pradhan discuss.
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Karthik Srinivasan, renowned social media consultant and author, speaks with Sachin Kalbag on what Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter means for political discourse in particular and the evolution of social media in general.
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A loss of language is accompanied by a loss of history, heritage, cultural expression and identity. Nearly half of the world’s languages are endangered today and Indian languages form the largest group among the endangered languages.
In the words of our guest, “Losing a link with one’s own language is like losing a slice of culture every day. Slowly. It is like the peanut butter you started slathering on the kids’ bread, instead of the sugar inside the hot ghee-filled chapati amma made.”
In this episode, Sowmya Nandan and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya host Vasanthi Hariprakash, journalist, radio personality, media entrepreneur and founder of Pickle Jar to discuss the vulnerability of Indian languages and their many dialects, homogenisation of languages, and politics surrounding languages. Vasanthi enlists various initiatives for conserving and growing languages arising out of the society and the markets today.
Further Reading: English is a phunny language, but it is having the last laugh | Deccan Herald
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Australia has emerged as a key actor shaping the future trajectory of the Indo-Pacific. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Tim Watts, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, about the principles underpinning the country’s approach to the region, developments related to the Quad and AUKUS and the future of the India-Australia relationship.
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Malathi Renati, Associate Dean of Takshashila's Policy School and a sportsperson who has represented Karnataka in three sports, speaks with Pranay Kotasthane about designing sports policies that encourage participation of women.
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India has a long tradition of different systems of medicine. Medical pluralism looks at integrating these systems with modern evidence-based medicine. Mahek Nankani and Dr. Harshit Kukreja discuss AYUSH, Covid-19 and the potential of India’s traditional knowledge.
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Sudisha Mishra and Sowmya Nandan talk to Uthara Narayanan, founder of Buzz Women, an organization that works towards providing knowledge, skills, and tools to rural women at the doorstep. Financial literacy among rural women in India is absent at best despite their participation in agricultural and daily wage construction jobs. Uthara provides insights from the field: what incentivizes women to get educated and what needs to be changed.
Further Readings
How do rural women come out of poverty?
How One Woman Changed the Lives of 1 Lakh Others, One Doorstep at a Time
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In this episode, Rohan Pai and Mahek Nankani discuss the recent paper published by RBI, and deconstruct the 'hidden' costs of UPI. Towards the end, they elaborate on how liberalising the regime to provide avenues for competition in each layer of UPI can be a possible solution to address the concerns of stakeholders.
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- Road Ahead for UPI: Free Public Infrastructure or Yet Another Payment Mechanism?
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The 103rd Amendment to the Constitution of India dealing with reservations for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) was upheld by the Supreme Court last week. The amendment has upended the basis for reservations/ affirmative action. What are the various facets of the judgment? What could be the possible implications? Shrikrishna Upadhyaya and Suman Joshi discuss in this episode.
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Xi Jinping won an unprecedented third term as General Secretary at the Communist Party’s 20th National Congress in late October. This cemented his hold on power for the foreseeable future. What does this mean for the future of Chinese politics and the direction of China’s economic and foreign policies? Manoj Kewalramani and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss.
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India's Ganagyaan human spaceflight programme is set to send the country's first astronauts to space by 2024. But just sending humans to space does not achieve anything economically or scientifically significant. Therefore, the question to ask is, how will India continue its human spaceflight programme? In this episode, Pranav Satyanath talks to Aditya Ramanathan about his new discussion document, which questions the possibility of a Quad space station.
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The telecom industry of India is the second largest in the world. The telecom sector is critical to India’s national economy and national security. In recent years, the Union Government has brought in a range of policy measures to support localisation in telecom and allied sectors, especially in manufacturing and design. It has also proposed a new telecommunications law which will replace the British era Indian Telegraphs Act, 1885.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Aaditya Dighe, Investment Specialist, Invest India, to discuss foreign investment in the telecom sector, domestic manufacturing of telecom equipment, the challenges in the ongoing 5G roll-out, and alternatives like satcom based internet services.
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Move aside cooperative federalism, it is time for competitive federalism. Can Indian States compete with each other for investment and development? If so, how do we ensure that States - big & small and developed & underdeveloped - compete on an equal footing? Can the Union government play the role of an unbiased umpire and monitor the States? How do we set hard budget constraints so that States do not go down the spiral of offering more tax breaks and subsidies to attract investors? What legal and administrative reforms are needed to enable competitive federalism in India?
To answer these questions and more, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Pranay Kotasthane for a deep dive into the tenets, contours and challenges of competitive federalism.
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The Competition Commission of India has imposed fines and several restrictions in two antitrust verdicts against Google for abusing its market dominance in the Android operating system and app store markets. Anupam Manur joins Bharath Reddy to look into what the restrictions mean and what we can expect going forward.
Recommended readings:
- CCI imposes a monetary penalty of Rs. 1337.76 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to Android mobile devices
- CCI imposes a monetary penalty of Rs. 936.44 crore on Google for anti-competitive practices in relation to its Play Store policies
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India recently permitted a genetically modified strain of mustard. Kenya also uplifted a decade old ban on genetically modified crops. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Shambhavi Naik discuss genetically modified plants, their safety, efficacy and regulations.
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For many years, MGNREGA has been considered the largest social security scheme in the world. Sridhar Krishna and Sudisha Mishra carry out a holistic assessment of this scheme, covering themes such as objectives, benefits, shortcomings, outlay, and unintended consequences. They also discuss the implications of important data-driven and qualitative research conducted on MGNREGA by scholars.
Further readings:
MGNREGS Performance (2006–21): An Inter-State Analysis
The Ecological And Social Benefits Of MGNREGA In India
Problems of NREGA
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‘Keep politics out of sports’ is an often-stated argument used by nation-states that are hosting sporting tournaments to suppress voices of dissent against their association with a sport or event. Today, it is popularly called as ‘sportswashing’ or the practice by nation states or authoritarian regimes that use a sporting event as a platform to improve their reputation that have been tarnished by wrongdoings such as their questionable human rights record. Qatar, host of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, is being asked difficult questions about migrant workers who died during the construction of its football stadiums & the unequal status meted out to minority groups in the conservative country. Will the heightened attention bring about some change in their domestic policies with respect to women & LGBTQ or is this purely business-driven? Carl Jaison is joined by Jaideep Vaidya, sports journalist at The Signal who writes a weekly newsletter on the business of sports.
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There is a cost associated with acquiring information. We want to acquire accurate information in the most cost effective way. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison discuss costly information theory, learning biases and their implication for public policy.
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NASA’s ambitious Artemis Program intends to send humans back to the Moon after a gap of half a century. What’s prompting this drive to return to the lunar surface? And why are governments around the world signing on to Artemis? Pranav R. Satyanath and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the goals of this US-led lunar programme and the new challenges it can create for outer space governance.
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The independence of newsrooms and the free press is intimately tied to who funds the media outlet in the first place. To understand the pressures under which newsrooms function, it is important to understand the microeconomics of the news business. The costs and revenue streams of newsrooms provide an insight into the freedom enjoyed by the media in our democratic republic.
In this episode of All Things Policy, Shrikrishna Upadhayaya hosts Sachin Kalbag, who has vast experience in running newsrooms, to discuss the importance of media freedom, business models of newsrooms, the alternative offered by subscription-based models, and the role of public broadcasters.
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China, India and Pakistan are modernising their nuclear arsenals and tweaking their nuclear postures. What will be the result of the modernisation cycles, and how will it affect the deterrence relationship between the three nuclear powers? In this episode, Pranav Satyanath welcomes Dr Ashley J Tellis, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the continuity and change in the nuclear trajectories of Southern Asia.
The digital copy of the book Striking Asymmetries: Nuclear Transitions in Southern Asia can be found here: Striking Asymmetries: Nuclear Transitions in Southern Asia - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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“No longer is justice sought, it is made.”
Justice is being made in India, outside of formal institutions such as courts and police, through community driven initiatives for justice delivery. With the advent of alternative forms of dispute resolution, young innovators are building creative tools using technology for making the experience of justice trustworthy and seamless. They complement the judicial system of justice administration.
In this episode, Sowmya Nandan and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya host Supriya Sankaran, co-founder of Agami India, engage in a wide-ranging conversation on justice-makers, legal-tech start-ups, digital transformation in courts, and legal education in India, and how these different threads are converging towards reimagining justice for Indians.
Also check out:
- Reimagining justice delivery in India ft. SAMA featuring Pranjal Srivastava and Akshetha Ashok
- Civic Technology featuring Antara Vasudev
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Social ostracism and a lack of alternatives have forced generations of families from lower castes to continue indulging in manual scavenging as their daily jobs. There has been a failure in properly executing laws, programmes, and schemes already in place. It is time that we have solutions that are technologically apt, economically driven, and socially responsible. Mahek Nankani and Priyal Lyncia D’Almeida discuss some key data points and recommendations to address the issue in this episode of All Things Policy.
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India gets only 1.64% of all global tourists and the pandemic has played havoc with the travel and tourism industry. This sector hires more women than average and also provides jobs to a disproportionate number of young people and success in this space can fix many of India’s problems. Sridhar Krishna and Anupriya Mohta discuss how the Indian tourism industry has been on a decline since a little before the pandemic. However this sector has an opportunity to contribute close to 2.4M jobs per year over the next decade. Join the conversation to assess what is holding the sector back and how to maximise the opportunity it presents.
Readings:
Travel and Tourism Index,
Job postings in the sector ,
Tourism as a force multiplier for employment,
Growing Tourism in India
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What is the role of markets in higher education? How do government regulations impact the sector? What are some potential solutions to improve access and quality in higher education? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these questions in this episode of All Things Policy.
Here are some articles/papers referred to in the podcast:
- CID Working Paper No. 108 :: Indian Higher Education Reform: From Half-Baked Socialism to Half-Baked Capitalism by Devesh Kapur
- Higher Education in India: Growth with Challenges
- National Education Policy 2020
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Last month, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgement on abortion rights of unmarried women under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. Shambhavi Naik, Harshit Kukreja and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya analyse the judgement and its implications from a policy, medical science and legal viewpoints.You can follow Shambhavi Naik on twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNaikMicYou can follow Harshit Kukreja on twitter: https://twitter.com/harshitk43You can follow Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on twitter: https://twitter.com/shrikrishna5Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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On October 6, 2022, the United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a new series of technology-related export regulations on Chinese companies. Spelled out in two sets of documents, the new regulations not only cement the ongoing US-China tech war, but take it to a whole new level . In this episode, Pranav Satyanath is joined by Pranay Kotasthane to unpack the contents of these documents, the objectives of the regulations and their implications for the future.
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In the recent decade, millions of consumers have become used to enjoying goods and services sold to them at spectacularly low prices or high discounts, usually by start-ups. This has been dubbed the millennial subsidy. However, latest economic trends suggest that millennial subsidy may be coming to an end, including in India, and the party is getting over. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Ritul Gaur and Saiyed Kamil to discuss millennial subsidy, economic cycles and the future of start-up funding and innovation.You can follow Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on twitter: https://twitter.com/shrikrishna5You can follow Ritul Gaur on twitter: https://twitter.com/GaurRitulYou can follow Saiyed Kamil on twitter: https://twitter.com/saiyedkamilCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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People tend to undertake costly behaviour for their family and kin. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison unpack this "kinship" behaviour and discuss its implication for public policy.
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Viacom 18, the TV broadcasting and digital media company owned by Reliance Industries Ltd has the exclusive television broadcast and streaming rights in India for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. They have announced that all the FIFA WC matches will be streamed for free. Except it will be streamed on JioCinema and not on the Voot OTT platform. But why & how is Viacom18 doing this? Dr. Harshit Kukreja hosts Carl Jaison who shares his thoughts on Viacom18’s decision to make the FIFA WC available to stream for free, the long-term strategy of the Reliance-owned subsidiary and the future of the sports OTT market in India.
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Recently the US has been considering expanding the eligibility for monkeypox vaccine. But we know that a lot of low income countries are struggling to procure the initial doses for vaccines. Vaccine Nationalism has been a matter of concern for months now. Priyal D'almeida talks to Mahek Nankani about what Vaccine Nationalism is, it's implications on LMICs and what are the ways to tackle it.
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Social media has emerged as everybody’s favourite punching bag for all things wrong in today’s politics and society. Echo chambers led extremism, asymmetric virality of information, tech monopolies and their advertising ambitions, algorithms and recommendation engines have all been crucified for sharing the blame in this ‘evil’ scheme.
However, what is often overlooked is humans’ sociological, cognitive and behavioural attitudes which shape much of netizen’s social media presence and actions. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Pranay Kotasthane to discuss three interrelated mechanisms, namely, reference networks, Overton Window and disproportionate rewards for extreme content, understanding which could contain the key in cracking the social media problem.
Additional Readings:
- Global Policy Watch: Social Media’s Rule of Three by Pranay Kotasthane
- How social media took us from Tahrir Square to Donald Trump by Zeynep Tufekci
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Does the Urban Land Ceiling Act in West Bengal prevent establishments from expanding? Sudisha Mishra invites Rahul Sanghavi to discuss the land laws that have curtailed business growth in West Bengal, inadvertently impacting job creation in the state.
Further readings:
Development and Displacement: Land Acquisition in West Bengal
Land Laws of West Bengal – An Overview
The Messy Politics of Land Acquisition in West Bengal
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Foreign invasions and colonial homogenisation across the world wiped out native languages. However, In the case of India that did not happen. Our languages survived.
But now with globalisation, our languages are losing their ground, as native speakers migrate to languages linked to economic opportunity, there is a band of silent workers striving to promote and spread the scope of vernaculars.
In this episode, Ritul Gaur and Sowmya Nandan are joined by Vasant Shetty (Co-Founder MyLang) and Aakash Athawasya (Co-host Kannada Gothilla Podcast) to discuss their work in widening the reach of Kannada.
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Moonlighting has become an open secret in the tech industry. It has been in the news recently with IT companies raising concerns about it and some even firing employees for indulging in the practice. Suman Joshi and Sridhar Krishna join Bharath Reddy in looking at issues around moonlighting and how the future of work might look like.
Recommended readings:
- https://www.forbesindia.com/article/take-one-big-story-of-the-day/should-it-companies-make-peace-with-moonlighting/79977/1
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/moonlighting-is-the-future-of-work-why-not-normalise-it-swiggy-hr-head/articleshow/93561818.cms
- https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-the-studio-system-in-hollywood/
- https://www.foundingfuel.com/column/strategic-intent/capping-the-moonlighting-volcano/
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The Information Age has brought the role of technology in foreign policy to the forefront. Nation-states now rely on technological growth, comparative advantages and supply chain dependencies as elements that contribute to technology’s heightened role in diplomacy. In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas discusses his recently published paper with Rohan Pai, and explains the nuances of an Indian approach to tech diplomacy.
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In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas and Priyal D'almeida get into a conversation on AI hardware, the need for AI hardware policy for India, and the strengths and opportunities for India's AI hardware ecosystem.
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Takshashila Discussion SlideDoc - An AI Hardware Ecosystem in India: A SWOT Analysis
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In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas and Priyal D'almeida get into a conversation on AI hardware, the need for AI hardware policy for India, and the strengths and opportunities for India's AI hardware ecosystem.
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Takshashila Discussion SlideDoc - An AI Hardware Ecosystem in India: A SWOT Analysis
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The National Logistics Policy was unveiled recently. The policy aims to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods and enhance India's economic growth. Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the recent policy move's significance and the challenges ahead.
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The National Logistics Policy was unveiled recently. The policy aims to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods and enhance India's economic growth. Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the recent policy move's significance and the challenges ahead.
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Sridhar Krishna speaks to Preeti Ahluwalia about creating manufacturing jobs in India. They discuss what the Indian manufacturing sector needs besides just labour law reforms and PLI schemes. Preeti talks about fixing the basics – education, skills, infrastructure, and policy consistency as key factors impeding progress today.
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Sridhar Krishna speaks to Preeti Ahluwalia about creating manufacturing jobs in India. They discuss what the Indian manufacturing sector needs besides just labour law reforms and PLI schemes. Preeti talks about fixing the basics – education, skills, infrastructure, and policy consistency as key factors impeding progress today.
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Creating slogans using numbers is one of the distinctive features of the Communist Party of China’s discourse strategy. In more recent years, one would have probably encountered phrases like the “two safeguards” or the “four self-confidences.” Why is it that the Party uses such a communications strategy? Also, what are the ideas that lie behind such slogans? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Manoj Kewalramani decode the math of CCP slogans.
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Creating slogans using numbers is one of the distinctive features of the Communist Party of China’s discourse strategy. In more recent years, one would have probably encountered phrases like the “two safeguards” or the “four self-confidences.” Why is it that the Party uses such a communications strategy? Also, what are the ideas that lie behind such slogans? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Manoj Kewalramani decode the math of CCP slogans.
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“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” — John Howard, US cyclist
We are all tired of waiting for cabs, and doom scrolling in traffic but have we thought of cycling your way to work? Let's do it today.
In this episode, Ritul Gaur and Sowmya Nandan speak to our guest, Sathya Sankaran. Sathya has been working towards a sustainable vision for Bengaluru, campaigning for solutions around Urban Planning, Urban Governance, Non Motorised Transport & Public Transport. We discuss issues related to safety, cycling regulations and corporate campaigns amidst other things.
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“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.” — John Howard, US cyclist
We are all tired of waiting for cabs, and doom scrolling in traffic but have we thought of cycling your way to work? Let's do it today.
In this episode, Ritul Gaur and Sowmya Nandan speak to our guest, Sathya Sankaran. Sathya has been working towards a sustainable vision for Bengaluru, campaigning for solutions around Urban Planning, Urban Governance, Non Motorised Transport & Public Transport. We discuss issues related to safety, cycling regulations and corporate campaigns amidst other things.
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Building new cities is often viewed as a plausible solution to the unemployment crisis. However, recently built cities in India are not sustainable enough to keep creating jobs in the long run. A missed opportunity or lack of planning?
Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra discuss the role of sustainability in building new cities with a special focus on Gurugram.
Further readings:
Green economy could create 24 million new jobs
By Creating Green Jobs, Indian Towns Can Save The Environment And Their Economies
India’s glittering Gurugram remains a model of how not to build a new city
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Building new cities is often viewed as a plausible solution to the unemployment crisis. However, recently built cities in India are not sustainable enough to keep creating jobs in the long run. A missed opportunity or lack of planning?
Anupriya Mohta and Sudisha Mishra discuss the role of sustainability in building new cities with a special focus on Gurugram.
Further readings:
Green economy could create 24 million new jobs
By Creating Green Jobs, Indian Towns Can Save The Environment And Their Economies
India’s glittering Gurugram remains a model of how not to build a new city
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Primary education was one of the areas that was affected negatively by the COVID19 pandemic. India saw some of the harshest lockdowns and schools were the first to close and last to open leading to huge learning losses. As with most other disasters, this loss was pronounced in lower SECs and girls. The state of TN has introduced a programme called Illam Thedi Kalvi (ITK) to help recover learning losses. Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi summarize findings of a new working paper titled -COVID-19 Learning Loss and Recovery: Panel Data Evidence from India- Abhijeet Singh, Mauricio Romero, and Karthik Muralidharan and discuss possible implications for policy making
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Primary education was one of the areas that was affected negatively by the COVID19 pandemic. India saw some of the harshest lockdowns and schools were the first to close and last to open leading to huge learning losses. As with most other disasters, this loss was pronounced in lower SECs and girls. The state of TN has introduced a programme called Illam Thedi Kalvi (ITK) to help recover learning losses. Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi summarize findings of a new working paper titled -COVID-19 Learning Loss and Recovery: Panel Data Evidence from India- Abhijeet Singh, Mauricio Romero, and Karthik Muralidharan and discuss possible implications for policy making
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In 2021, India was Western Australia’s seventh largest trading partner with total trade valued at AUD $4.6 billion, accounting for over 17% of total trade between Australia and India. Nashid Chowdhury, Investment & Trade Commissioner (India-Gulf region), Government of Western Australia recently led a 110-member delegation that comprised West Australia’s businesses looking to diversify their operations and enter into joint ventures with Indian companies & start-ups. Carl Jaison speaks to Nashid on the various deals that were struck, the key Indian states Western Australia is focused on and much more.
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In 2021, India was Western Australia’s seventh largest trading partner with total trade valued at AUD $4.6 billion, accounting for over 17% of total trade between Australia and India. Nashid Chowdhury, Investment & Trade Commissioner (India-Gulf region), Government of Western Australia recently led a 110-member delegation that comprised West Australia’s businesses looking to diversify their operations and enter into joint ventures with Indian companies & start-ups. Carl Jaison speaks to Nashid on the various deals that were struck, the key Indian states Western Australia is focused on and much more.
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It’s been 5 years since the Puttaswamy judgement on privacy. India’s data protection bill which came about as a result of this judgement has been in the works for the past 4 years. There has been a lot of pushback against some sections of the bill by privacy advocates and tech companies. This bill was recently withdrawn from parliament citing the need for a more comprehensive review. While we wait for a comprehensive data protection framework, Bharath Reddy talks with Bhavya Birla about what you can do to safeguard your data and privacy online.
Bhavya Birla is a Research Associate at The Dialogue. He pursued his undergraduate degree in law from Symbiosis Law School, Noida and holds diplomas in Cyber Law and International Law & Diplomacy from GLC, Mumbai and Indian Society of International Law respectively. His areas of interest cover informational privacy, privacy regulation, data flows, encryption etc. He is a proponent of digital privacy, freedom, and safety for all.
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It’s been 5 years since the Puttaswamy judgement on privacy. India’s data protection bill which came about as a result of this judgement has been in the works for the past 4 years. There has been a lot of pushback against some sections of the bill by privacy advocates and tech companies. This bill was recently withdrawn from parliament citing the need for a more comprehensive review. While we wait for a comprehensive data protection framework, Bharath Reddy talks with Bhavya Birla about what you can do to safeguard your data and privacy online.
Bhavya Birla is a Research Associate at The Dialogue. He pursued his undergraduate degree in law from Symbiosis Law School, Noida and holds diplomas in Cyber Law and International Law & Diplomacy from GLC, Mumbai and Indian Society of International Law respectively. His areas of interest cover informational privacy, privacy regulation, data flows, encryption etc. He is a proponent of digital privacy, freedom, and safety for all.
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Over the last decade, with the development of gene splicing technology called CRISPR, there has been extensive debate on the positive and negative effects of this technology. Pew Research Centre conducted a survey to understand the public opinion on gene editing. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Priyal D’almeida about the results of the survey and what it means for the future of gene editing policies.
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Additional Readings: Public Views of Gene Editing for Babies Depend on How it Would Be Used
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Over the last decade, with the development of gene splicing technology called CRISPR, there has been extensive debate on the positive and negative effects of this technology. Pew Research Centre conducted a survey to understand the public opinion on gene editing. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Priyal D’almeida about the results of the survey and what it means for the future of gene editing policies.
Fill our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTSKQ6Q
Additional Readings: Public Views of Gene Editing for Babies Depend on How it Would Be Used
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Cheetahs imported from Africa will be released into Madhya Pradesh on September 17, marking the beginning of the ambitious program to reintroduce cheetahs in India. In this episode, Ananya Rao and Rohan Pai deliberate over the implications of bringing cheetahs back into the Indian ecosystem.
Ananya Rao is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). For the past year, she has been working on the implementation of CFRR in Chattisgarh's Bastar district.
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- Action Plan for Introduction of Cheetahs in India https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1788373
- Explainer on India's plan to reintroduce cheetahs: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-indias-plan-to-bring-cheetahs-from-africa-to-madhya-pradesh-8050334/
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Cheetahs imported from Africa will be released into Madhya Pradesh on September 17, marking the beginning of the ambitious program to reintroduce cheetahs in India. In this episode, Ananya Rao and Rohan Pai deliberate over the implications of bringing cheetahs back into the Indian ecosystem.
Ananya Rao is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). For the past year, she has been working on the implementation of CFRR in Chattisgarh's Bastar district.
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Sridhar Krishna talks to Smita and Ram, co-founders of RangDe, about the need for credit and how peer to peer lending can transform lives in a sustainable way. Access to credit is a huge problem in our country. The problem is big for the MSME sector but even bigger for rural households. Poor financial literacy and unscrupulous money lenders have impoverished millions of families across India and peer to peer lending platforms like Rangde are trying to make a difference on the backs of socially conscious impact investors.
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Sridhar Krishna talks to Smita and Ram, co-founders of RangDe, about the need for credit and how peer to peer lending can transform lives in a sustainable way. Access to credit is a huge problem in our country. The problem is big for the MSME sector but even bigger for rural households. Poor financial literacy and unscrupulous money lenders have impoverished millions of families across India and peer to peer lending platforms like Rangde are trying to make a difference on the backs of socially conscious impact investors.
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Access to most international scholarly publications and research work is prohibitively expensive and out of the reach of researchers and students. In this context, Scihub and Libgen have emerged as saviors, especially for the researchers from the Global South. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison talk about Scihub, the ongoing litigation before the Delhi High Court, supply-demand mismatch in relation to research output and much more.
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Access to most international scholarly publications and research work is prohibitively expensive and out of the reach of researchers and students. In this context, Scihub and Libgen have emerged as saviors, especially for the researchers from the Global South. In this episode of All Things Policy, Harshit Kukreja and Carl Jaison talk about Scihub, the ongoing litigation before the Delhi High Court, supply-demand mismatch in relation to research output and much more.
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India and China issued a joint statement last week announcing a coordinated and planned disengagement between the troops of both sides in the area of Gogra-Hotsprings (PP-15). While the disengagement is welcome, the timing suggests another story. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Manoj Kewalramani on the significance of the latest developments, its connection with the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, and the likelihood of thaw in bilateral relations between India and China.
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India and China issued a joint statement last week announcing a coordinated and planned disengagement between the troops of both sides in the area of Gogra-Hotsprings (PP-15). While the disengagement is welcome, the timing suggests another story. In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Manoj Kewalramani on the significance of the latest developments, its connection with the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet, and the likelihood of thaw in bilateral relations between India and China.
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In the Information Age, technology is slowly becoming a tool of foreign policy and diplomacy. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Arjun Gargeyas on how China has managed to get a foothold in this field and what India can learn from it.
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In the Information Age, technology is slowly becoming a tool of foreign policy and diplomacy. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Arjun Gargeyas on how China has managed to get a foothold in this field and what India can learn from it.
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Australia was one of the first countries to launch a satellite from its territory. It has been a part of the space race since the days of the Cold War by hosting tracking stations which are essential for space missions. But Australia never ended up with a space programme and did not develop indigenous space capabilities. But this is all set to change. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath host the Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo, to learn about Australia's space ambitions and the growth of its space industry.
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Australia was one of the first countries to launch a satellite from its territory. It has been a part of the space race since the days of the Cold War by hosting tracking stations which are essential for space missions. But Australia never ended up with a space programme and did not develop indigenous space capabilities. But this is all set to change. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav Satyanath host the Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo, to learn about Australia's space ambitions and the growth of its space industry.
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How much does India spend on subsidies? What is its implication? Can there be a better solution? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan analyse subsidies from a public finance perspective and evaluate some policy alternatives.
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- The Volume and Composition of Subsidies in India 1967-88
- Subsidies, Merit Goods and the Fiscal Space for Reviving Growth: An Aspect of Public Expenditure in India
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How much does India spend on subsidies? What is its implication? Can there be a better solution? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan analyse subsidies from a public finance perspective and evaluate some policy alternatives.
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- The Volume and Composition of Subsidies in India 1967-88
- Subsidies, Merit Goods and the Fiscal Space for Reviving Growth: An Aspect of Public Expenditure in India
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Despite some recent growth (25.1%), women's labour force participation in India remains quite below the international average of 48%. Sudisha Mishra invites Nitya Maniktala to discuss the reasons behind this problem and what can actually help in the long run.
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Urbanisation, gender, and social change: Why is female labour force participation so low in India?
Behind India’s Lowest Female Labour Force Participation Rates in the World
Improving India's Female Labour Force Participation Rate
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Despite some recent growth (25.1%), women's labour force participation in India remains quite below the international average of 48%. Sudisha Mishra invites Nitya Maniktala to discuss the reasons behind this problem and what can actually help in the long run.
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Urbanisation, gender, and social change: Why is female labour force participation so low in India?
Behind India’s Lowest Female Labour Force Participation Rates in the World
Improving India's Female Labour Force Participation Rate
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The last General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, died at the age of 93. His legacy is mixed, either blamed for the fall of the Soviet Union or hailed for his role in the fall of the Berlin Wall.
But how did Gorbachev's leadership contribute to reducing the risk of nuclear war? In this episode, Shirikrishna Upadhyaya talks to Pranav R Satyanath about Gorbachev's role in negotiating the most significant arms control agreements at the end of the Cold War.
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The last General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, died at the age of 93. His legacy is mixed, either blamed for the fall of the Soviet Union or hailed for his role in the fall of the Berlin Wall.
But how did Gorbachev's leadership contribute to reducing the risk of nuclear war? In this episode, Shirikrishna Upadhyaya talks to Pranav R Satyanath about Gorbachev's role in negotiating the most significant arms control agreements at the end of the Cold War.
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Congestion in major Indian cities is much higher than comparable mega cities in Asia. Lack of public transport and a poor urban infrastructure leaves Indians with one the highest per km travel cost in the developing world. Is there a way we can fix this problem?
In this episode, Ritul Gaur and Sowmya Nandan speak to our alum Anand A about his entrepreneurial journey in solving India’s transportation problem.
They discuss the growth of the micro mobility segment coupled with the growth of electric vehicles in India. They also talk about the role of first and last mile connectivity of scooters with conventional modes of public transport. Listen in to learn more about the micro mobility revolution unfolding in India.
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recently decided that going forward the results of taxpayer-supported research must immediately be made available to the American public at no cost. Shambhavi Naik and Manoj Kewalramani discuss what this shift towards open access is likely to mean for individual researchers, journals and research ecosystems in countries like India.
Further Reading: US government reveals big changes to open-access policy
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Ever since Pelosi's visit and Biden's CHIPS Act, news reports are emerging of kickstarting of the Chip4 Alliance. What is this? Why is it important? Will it work? Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas and deconstructs the entire aspect behind the Chip4.
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Recently the Supreme Court suggested constituting an expert body to look into “freebies” offered by political parties to voters. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan attempt to understand the nuances concerning the debate around freebies.
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Blood was always a scarce resource in the country. A demand-supply mismatch has always existed. In this episode of all things policy, Dr. Harshit Kukreja and Dr. Mansi Sharma discuss this market, blood substitutes, breast milk, organ trade and much more.
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India is one of the world’s largest markets for data annotation labour. As of 2021, there were roughly 70,000 people working in the field. Interestingly, most of the labour comes from first generation women workers in Indian towns and villages. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks to Karishma Mehrotra, Journalist & Fulbright Scholar on her story about women from Ranchi and Mannarkad who play an unglamorous but critical role in the machine learning pipeline.
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In April 2022, India and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data. But what exactly is SSA and why data sharing is important for both India and the US?
In this episode, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya speaks to Pranav R Satyanath to unpack the hardware and software behind SSA and the hurdles for multilateral cooperation.
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In the last decade, India gained significant success on the Ease of Doing Business Index. Has this reflected in Kolkata and led to more job creation?
Sudisha Mishra asks Rahul Sanghavi a businessman from Kolkata, pertinent questions regarding the business landscape in Kolkata and can businesses in Kolkata create enough jobs.
Further readings
- Bengal tops nation in 'Ease of Doing Business'
- Ease of Doing Business - Kolkata
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Justice, one of the highest virtues of society, is riddled with myriad problems in our country. Equitable access to justice is a misnomer; filing a case in courts is both expensive and time-consuming. Not to forget, courts are heavily overburdened with a colossal list of pending cases. Do we have a solution? Yes, and it lies outside the courtroom.
In this episode, Ritul Gaur and Shrikrishna Upadhyay are joined by Pranjal Sinha and Akshetha Ashok, the Co-founders of SAMA, an ODR platform, about the evolving dispute resolution landscape, their conception of justice, and their work.
Links mentioned in the episode:
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- Niti Aayog’s document - Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution
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India's data protection bill has been the subject of much debate over the past 4 years. The bill was recently withdrawn by Union Minister for communications and information technology Ashwini Vaishnav citing the need for changes based on the review by the Joint Committee of Parliament. There has been pushback against some sections by civil society organisations and tech companies. In this episode, Bharath Reddy speaks with Prateek Waghre and Tejasi Panjiar from Internet Freedom Foundation on the complicated legacy of the bill and the way forward.
Suggested readings:
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Privacy Harms (Danielle Keats Citron and Daniel J. Solove)
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Privacy as a Public Good (Joshua A.T. Fairfield & Christoph Engel)
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IFF’s Data Protection Bill Brief
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On August 2, US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan despite strong reservations expressed by China. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the significance of this visit, the difference between the One China Principle and One China Policy, and India's position on Taiwan.
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The COVID -19 pandemic has caused an increase in Tuberculosis disease burden. In this episode, Dr. Harshit Kukreja and Priyal D’Almeida discuss TB, COVID-19 and much more.
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At Rs 48,390 Cr, IPL is now the second most valued sporting event, right after United States’ National Football League (NFL) and has recorded a three-fold increase from what The Walt Disney-Star had paid at Rs 16,347 crore in 2017. In this episode, Bharath Reddy, Ritul Gaur and Rohan Pai unfold the implications of the big players investing in the digital media landscape, and why the IPL is just a starting point for digital domination.
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Since last year, Delhi's excise policy has seen a lot of twists and turns. From complete privatisation to returning to the status quo. In this episode, Ritul Gaur, Pranay Kotasthane and Harshit Kukreja discuss Delhi's Excise policy, the importance of alcohol in a state's revenue and the way forward.
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After two years of delays, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty's Tenth Review Conference is finally underway. Over these two years, the nuclear order has witnessed several changes. In this episode, Pranav R Satyanath and Aditya Ramanathan discuss how these changes affect the deliberations at the RevCon.
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"Hamīñ Ast" is authored by Arghya Sengupta, Jinaly Dani (@jinalydani), Kevin James and Pranay Modi (@p1modi). The free e-book, written for the general reader, throws fresh light on the historical context in which Article 370 was introduced, negotiations over its content, its use to bring J&K closer to India, and finally, its nullification. Arghya Sengupta, Founder and Director of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, walks Mihir Mahajan through Article 370 and the constitutional challenges the nullification action faces.
Suggested Readings:
- Hamīñ Ast? A Biography of Article 370
- Article 370 in The Constitution Of India 1949
- "End uncertainty around Art 370 at the earliest" by Arghya Sengupta
- "A timeline of key events that shaped the unique identity of Kashmir within India" by Manavi Kapur
- Gautam Bhatia "The Article 370 Amendments: Key Legal Issues"
- Faizan Mustafa "Article 370, Federalism and the Basic Structure of the Constitution"
- http://www.navibooks.in/
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The manufacturing sector’s contribution to India’s GDP has been stagnant at 15-18% for the past two decades. Not only has the sector’s contribution to GDP stagnated, so has the employment share of manufacturing. The unemployment problem in the country cannot be dealt with in a meaningful manner without growth in the manufacturing sector. There is a preponderance of extraordinarily small-scale establishments in the sector, which are underproductive and not competitive, caused largely by restrictive and business-unfriendly labour laws. Sridhar Krishna and Minu Chawla discuss this and how recent labour reforms and other efforts could help alleviate some of India’s labour manufacturing woes.
Suggested Readings:
- Where will jobs in manufacturing come from?
- Understanding the Performance of India's Manufacturing Sector: Evidence from Firm Level Data
- What is Holding Back Productivity Growth in India? Recent Microevidence
Has India De-industrialised, Prematurely?
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The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was launched with the support of the Indian government recently. It aims to break the monopoly of E-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart in the market. In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas and Bharath Reddy talk to Mr. Sanjay Jain, a Fellow at iSPIRIT, on how exactly ONDC works and how it might evolve in the near future.
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Build for Bharat Podcast
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As rising cases of Monkeypox around the world prompt world leaders to declare public health emergencies, Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Rohan Pai and unravels all that is currently known about Monkeypox. She highlights the prevention measures that individuals and health authorities must take to contain the further spread of the disease in India.
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Despite sanctions and embargoes imposed by the US, China's rise in the semiconductor industry has been stupendous over the last two years. How much impact will its rapid rise have on the global ecosystem? Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas about why it is essential to watch out for the post-pandemic semiconductor rise of China.
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Why China's post-pandemic semiconductor rise is essential to watch out for - by Arjun Gargeyas
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Chile votes on a new constitution on Sep 3rd. What does it mean for the country, and what can it mean for constitutionalism? Shreekrishna Upadhyay, Ritul Gaur and Suman Joshi discuss.
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Did you know that the open prison in Sanganer, Rajasthan is the largest in the world? And it works! Recidivism rates are low, and the monthly costs of maintaining these prisons are 7 times cheaper than the closed prisons in India. In today's episode, we are joined by Smita Chakraborty, Founder of PAAR (Prison Aid Action Research), an organisation focused on prison reforms & open prison advocacy. We discuss the concept of open prisons, its public policy implications and how it helps us rethink questions of law, justice & punishment.
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The leaders of the Chinese Communist Party are all set for their secretive annual conclave at the resort town of Beidaihe on the outskirts of Beijing. The meeting will likely result in key decisions on personnel and policy for the upcoming 20th Party Congress. Will Xi Jinping secure a third term as the Party’s General Secretary at the Congress? Manoj Kewalramani and Megha Pardhi discuss all this and more.
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Our neighbor in the North West is yet again in a deep economic crisis. With foreign reserves at a historic low and the rupee losing its value by the day. Pakistan is yet again seeking a loan from the IMF. Will it go down the Bangladesh way? Will the World watch a nation with nukes to collapse?
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Why world won't let Pakistan go the Lanka way by Anupam Manur
- Tweet thread mentioned in the episode
- Video on Pakistan's economic crisis
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A battery swapping policy and interoperability standards are being introduced by the Union Government in the 2022–23 Budget Speech, and NITI Aayog has recently put out the draft battery policy. Priyal D'almeida talks to Rohan Pai about the highlights of the policy and what lies ahead when it comes to battery swapping in India.
Suggested readings:
- Draft Battery Swapping Policy
- How India Can Take a Leaf Out of China’s Playbook on Battery Swapping to Form a Robust EV Ecosystem by Rohan Pai
- India’s Battery Swapping Policy: Too much expected from too little? by Lydia Powell, Akhilesh Sati, Vinod Kumar Tomar
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The UK has declared a climate emergency. Europe is seeing unprecedented heatwaves, forest fires and droughts. In this episode, Mahek Nakani and Harshit Kukreja discuss climate change, its effects, who is responsible for this and what can India do to be prepared.
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Bihar’s per capita GDP is at the level of Sub-Saharan Africa and unemployment is double the national average. Sridhar Krishna talks to Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar of the Centre for Economic Policy and Public Finance in Patna seeking solutions to the huge unemployment in Bihar and bridge the gap.
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In this episode, Sowmy and Ritul are joined by Antara Vasudev (Founder, CIVIS) and Divya Pinge (Senior Associate, CIVIS) in discussing the relationship between state and citizens and its evolution in the wake of CIVIC tech platforms.
They also talk about pre legislative consultation, precedents of technology led initiative in the International arena, the role of CIVIS and the way forward for the Government.
Suggested Reading:
- Civis’s blog and report on global civic tech initiatives:https://medium.com/civis-vote/effective-consultative-process-in-india-and-globally-80901750e8f6
- Civis' platform:https://www.civis.vote/
- Debadityo’s letter to Environment Minister -
https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/content/?keywords=debadityo%20sinha&position=0&searchId=8217582d-6735-4df8-93f4-ac3b26f1bc74&sid=~NF&update=urn%3Ali%3Afs_updateV2%3A(urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6955519740349935616%2CBLENDED_SEARCH_FEED%2CEMPTY%2CDEFAULT%2Cfalse) 4. Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP) - https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/plcp.pdf
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Children were thought to be less susceptible to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the emergence of the omicron variant, many children have been infected by this variant. Recent studies have shown the prevalence of long COVID in kids infected by SARS-CoV-2. Priyal D'almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas about what long COVID is, its symptoms and what can be done.
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India is suffering from a double whammy of malnutrition. On the one hand, we are dealing with undernutrition and overnutrition on the other. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja talk about malnutrition, public nutrition, and clinical nutrition.
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Takshashila Discussion Document - Nutritional Outcomes in Karnataka: Analysis and Recommendations
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For decades, it has been assumed that placing nuclear weapons inside nuclear-powered submarines, also known as SSBNs, is the best way of ensuring the survivability of a countries nuclear arsenal. But can the same be said today, when we have a leap in computer processing and sensor technologies? To discuss this topic, Rohan Pai joins Pranav R Satyanath to talk about the history and future of SSBN survivability.
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Understanding policies and their effect on intended beneficiaries as illustrated by the Street Vendor Act and the Public Distribution System. Shailesh GK, student of GCPP, who studied this as part of the community engagement project of GCPP(Advanced Public Policy), discussed the gaps in policy and implementation with Suman Joshi.
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This year the Indian Rupee has depreciated almost 7% against the US dollar. On 14th July 2022, it briefly touched the Rs 80 mark against the dollar. Why is the rupee falling against the dollar? What will be the impact on the economy? Is there anything the government can do? Anupam Manur talks to Sarthak Pradhan.
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In this episode, Ritul Gaur speaks to Varun Kaushik, Architect and Urban Planner about the latest Global Liveability Index 2022 by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
They discuss the causes behind Indian cities' abysmally poor rankings, the categories it considers and the importance of this index for policymakers.
They also discuss the evolution of Indian cities, imitation from the west and the need of a new model for Indian cities.
Suggested Readings:
- Global Livability Index 2022: Bengaluru, ranked 146, scores least among Indian cities
- Ease of Living Index 2020: Bengaluru, Shimla adjudged best cities
- The Global Liveability Index 2022
- Order without Design: How Markets Shape Cities (The MIT Press)
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Programme evaluations could improve the effectiveness of public policies and drive more efficient use of public funds. In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan and Ritul Gaur speak to Veenu Singh about the history of programme evaluation in India. They discuss India’s Output-Outcome framework, Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks across the world, the constraints and the way forward.
Here are some links referred to in the podcast -
- Outcome Budget for 2022-23
- DMEO Newsletter Vikas Patra
- Mexico Monitoring and Evaluation System: Scaling up from the Sectoral to the National Level
Monitoring and Evaluation System:The Case of Chile 1990–2014
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For decades, scientists and engineers have attempted to intercept incoming missiles through pure kinetic energy. While these efforts have never been fully successful, they have influenced international politics a great deal. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav R Satyanath talk about the evolution of Kinetic Kill Vehicles since the Cold War and how this technology has come to space today's nuclear arms race.
Suggested readings:
- Mutually assured surveillance at risk: Anti-satellite weapons and cold war arms control by Aaron Bateman
- Keeping the Technological Edge: The Space Arms Race and Anglo-American Relations in the 1980s by Aaron Bateman
- Discussing Orbital Dangers: How States Negotiated in the UN’s OEWG on Reducing Space Threats by Pranav R Satyanath
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The key to improving the employment rate in Bihar lies in capitalising on the industrial and agricultural sectors.
Sudisha Mishra and Srijay Raj discuss the ways in which Bihar can improve its agricultural and industrial output and the role improvement in law and order plays in that.
Suggested readings:
- Political Economy of Poverty in Bihar
- Bihar chalks out new plans for industrialisation, job creation
- Agricultural Diagnostics for Bihar
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Evolution, sociology and psychology have wonderful insights that can be used to understand society and civilization. In this episode, Priyal Lyncia D'almeida and Harshit Kukreja discuss cultural-gene convolution, costly information hypothesis and learning biases.
Suggested Reading:
Why Humans Cooperate: A Cultural and Evolutionary Explanation - book by Joseph Henrich and Natalie Henrich
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The climate crisis is worsening everyday and there's a need to find some mitigation factors. This is where the field of geoengineering comes in. Priyal D'Almeida discusses with Arjun Gargeyas the pros and cons of geoengineering.
Suggested Readings:
- What is geoengineering—and why should you care? by James Temple
- Climate change: How India and China can work together on a geoengineering governance framework by Arjun Gargeyas
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What role does ideology play in the policies of Communist states, and how useful is studying and thinking about ideology to understand the actions of China’s leader Xi Jinping? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Joseph Torigian, Asst. Professor at the School of International Service at the American University in Washington DC, about his new paper Xi Jinping and Ideology.
Cleck here to read the paper: Xi Jinping and Ideology by Joseph Torigian
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The idea of gender neutral parental leave policies is gaining ground. What would this look like? Why is it important? What can we do to make it more equitable? How can we bring more people into this? Shambhavi Naik, Sridhar Krishna, Sowmya Nandan and Suman Joshi discuss this.
Suggested Readings:
- A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal by Francesca Colantuoni, Wahi Diome-Deer, Karl Moore, Shaibyaa Rajbhandari, and Gila Tolub.
- What dad really wants for Father’s Day is work-life balance
- Here’s What’s Wrong With the Maternity Benefits Act
- India’s maternity law needs to stop being an outlier by Vanita Bhatnagar
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There is a growing nationalism ideology which revolts against the immigrant influx in India. There is still research required on how immigration impacts developing economies.
In this episode, Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra trace the history of immigration in India with an emphasis on Bangladeshi immigrants, address some pertinent questions on immigration, and discuss the role these immigrants pay in India economy.
Suggested Readings:
- Illegal Immigration from Bangladesh to India: The Emerging Conflicts
- Immigrants and Immigration in India: A Fresh Approach
- A Study on Illegal Immigration into North-East India: The Case of Nagaland
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BRICS countries held their 14th summit on 23rd-24th June 2022 with the theme "Foster High-Quality BRICS Partnership, Usher in a New Era for Global Development." In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Megha Pardhi discuss the outcomes of the BRICS summit and China's objectives in the BRICS.
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Non-timber forest produce (NTFP) are an important source of livelihood for India’s forest dwelling communities. The collection and trade of these produce is regulated by a number of different national level schemes and policies, implemented variously by different states. At the same time, the Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) provision of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) holds great potential for empowering communities to carry out ecologically and financially sustainable NTFP harvesting and trade.
In this episode, Rohan Pai talks to Ananya Rao about her experiences from Chhattisgarh around NTFP policies in action and the benefits of integrating NTFP trade with CFRR-based governance.
Ananya Rao is a researcher at Ashoka Trust for Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). For the past year, she has been working on the implementation of CFRR in Chattisgarh’s Bastar District.
Suggested Readings:
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From Co-option and Conflict to Multilayered Governance? - Forest Governance
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Co-operative procurement and marketing of tendu leaves in Madhya Pradesh
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The word humanity contains the word ‘man.’ For the longest time, the history of humanity has been the history of man. This has led to the systems, models, technology, and design we see around us catering only to half of the world’s population. This impacts women’s participation in the workforce, their health, and their movement. Aarushi Kataria and Atish Padhy discuss Caroline Perez’s 2019 book, Invisible Women to understand the data bias and the urgency in bridging the existing gap as our world runs on data.
Books and articles mentioned in the episode:
- The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian
- The Transformative Constitution by Gautam Bhatia
- Desperately Seeking Shahrukh by Shrayana Bhattacharya
- How not to be wrong by Jordan Ellenberg
- Missing Females: COVID-19 Underreporting among Women Exposes a Persistent and Global Problem By Mahek Nankani
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What were the features of India’s pre-1991 trade policy? How has it evolved? What are some policy lessons for the current context? Anupam Manur talks to Sarthak Pradhan about changes in India’s trade policy.
Here is the essay referred to in the podcast:
From Protectionism to Global Integration: India's Trade Policy Before and After 1991 - Anupam Manur
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Bihar is becoming a hotbed for many riots related to delays in exams, new employment schemes, and communal issues.
Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra discuss the reasons why these riots are directly related to unemployment, why Bihar is heavily job-deprived and what this means socio-economically.
Suggested readings
- Political Economy of Poverty in Bihar
- ‘Government job’ is our only hope, say Bihar students taking competitive exams
- ‘Killing unemployment’: Bihar students gather to study for govt jobs
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On June 12, General Flynn, the commanding general of United States Army Pacific, concluded his 4-day visit to Nepal. During his visit, General Flynn held meetings with President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Deuba and Army Chief General Sharma, among others. However, with the emergence of the controversy surrounding Nepal’s decision to join the State Partnership Programme with the US army, the visit also became controversial. Subsequently, after the SPP was shunned by Nepal, Beijing commended Kathmandu’s opposition to the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy. Why did the SPP became controversial and why does China fear the growing US-Nepal relationship? Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Shrey Khanna about General Flynn’s Nepal visit and the Chinese fears of growing US-Nepal cooperation.
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Even though COVID-19 is still lurking around the corner, we have new threats like Monkeypox waiting to pounce. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja discuss Bill Gates's plan to prevent the next pandemic, the GERM team and much more.
Additional Readings :
- Can data surveillance prevent the next pandemic?
- Meet the GERM team | Gates Notes
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Climate change conversations have been happening worldwide for years. However, they have only remained as conversations with very little impact-generating action being taken. Priyal D’almeida talks to Mahek Nankani regarding climate change, who is responsible and how effective conversations to combat climate change should start in schools.
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The Agnipath scheme which aims to reform the way the armed forces recruits new soldiers, has been met with criticism and protests across the country. But what is the problem the policy is trying to solve and why is it so problematic? In this episode, Pranav R Satyanath is joined by Pranay Kotasthane and Lt Gen (ret) Prakash Menon to discuss the fundamental of the Agnipath scheme, the unintended consequences it creates and the alternatives.
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How will technology influence geopolitics and geoeconomics in the Information Age? What might be the key drivers for nation-states to succeed in this technological era? Arjun Gargeyas talks to Anirudh Suri, the author of the book 'The Great Tech Game' for his insights on how technology will shape the global order in the coming decades.
Suggested reading:
The Promise of Power by Maya Tudor
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India and Pakistan had striking similarities when they embarked on their different democratic trajectories immediately upon their twin independences. Maya Tudor’s The Promise of Power examines the origins of democracy in India and autocracy in Pakistan. Aarushi Kataria and Shrey Khanna join Atish Padhy to discuss the role of class composition of the independence struggle and how it feeds into the characteristics of the political party.
Suggested reading:
The Promise of Power by Maya Tudor
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Economic inequality has many negative consequences. But could it also motivate individuals and groups to engage in political violence? A recent research paper titled Poor Prospects—Not Inequality—Motivate Political Violence, in the Journal of Conflict Resolution, claims that it is not static inequalities but the deterioration of an individual’s economic prospects that motivates them to engage in political violence.
Aarushi Kataria and Atish Padhy examine the paper’s claims and theoretical grounding, using other existing literature and approaches in the study of political conflict.
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Recently the Supreme Court held that the Goods and Services Tax Council’s suggestions are mere recommendations and have only persuasive value. In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the implications of the judgment. How will it impact the relationship between the union and the states? What will be its implications on the GST structure?
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Tune into this episode of All Things Policy to know more about The Takshashila Institution's "A Techno-Strategic Doctrine for India." In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas, Pranav R Satyanath, and Megha Pardhi discuss highlights of the doctrine.
Read the document here - “Takshashila’s Doctrine Document - A Techno-Strategic Doctrine for India"
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A popular way to think about strengthening the Indian republic is to ponder on improving its institutions. Sridhar Krishna speaks to Pranay Kotasthane who goes beyond this to talk about the institutions that don’t exist. India is missing many meta-institutions which could truly strengthen our republic and Pranay has lots to say on this subject.
Suggested Readings:
- The House that Jack built and other stories from Anticipating the Unintended
- Over 4.70 crore cases pending in various courts – Economic Times
- Indians have the most trust in societal institutions: Edelman report
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On June 3, the Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced an indefinite ceasefire on its operations in Pakistan. Negotiated by the body of 50 tribal elders from Pakistan and the Haqqani Network, the ceasefire will allow the Pakistan army and the TTP the time to conclude the peace agreement. The fact that the Army agreed to release a substantial number of TTP prisoners and provided a Presidential Pardon to two key militant commanders shows that the army is serious about negotiating a peace deal with the terrorist group. So, how are the peace talks going on? Whether a negotiated settlement is possible or peace will remain elusive? Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Shrey Khanna about the ongoing negotiations between the TTP and Pakistan Army.
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In low-income and lower-middle income countries such as India financing of Primary Health Care (PHC) is dominated by relatively unregulated private expenditure, most of which is out of pocket. In this episode of All Things Policy, Priyal Lyncia D'almeida and Harshit Kukreja talk about ways to finance PHC, fixed payment, incentives for providers, capitation based financing and reducing Out of Pocket expenditure in the second part of a 2 part series.
Suggested Readings:
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Our previous episode - Lancet Commission Report : Financing Primary Health - Part 1
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The Lancet Global Health Commission on financing primary health care: putting people at the centre
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in the concept of technology sanctions especially with regard to the unilateral response of big tech companies to conducting business with Russia. Priyal D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the implications of tech sanctions and whether they can act as deterrence or punitive actions against a robust tech economy like China.
Read Arjun’s op-eds on this topic, here:
- West’s Russia Model Won’t Work with China: Why Tech Sanctions Alone Cannot Deter Dragon
- The effect of tech sanctions on the Russian economy
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The CMIE has estimated in April of 2022 that more than half of 900 million Indians have voluntarily exited the workforce because they do not want to look for jobs.
Sudisha Mishra and Aarushi Kataria discuss the reasons why this might be happening, the idea of ‘discouraged workers’, and the steps that can be taken to alleviate this including data collection, employer policies, and skill development.
Further readings
Low Wages, Precarious Jobs: Why Millions of Indians Aren't Even Looking for Work
Millions of Indians exiting labour force no longer looking for jobs: CMIE
Denied & discouraged: Why youths not looking for jobs can be a crisis for India
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Last week, reports emerged that the Union government has set up an inter-ministerial panel to regulate online gaming. This is a good thing. Online gaming is a popular emerging sector with great economic potential that has thus far been hamstrung by regulatory uncertainty.
In this episode, Aarushi Kataria and Atish Padhy talk about one specific sector within the broader online gaming industry: Online Fantasy Sports (OFS). They discuss the opportunities, challenges and the road ahead for OFS platforms.
The episode quotes from the following documents:
- Fantasy Sports: Creating a virtuous cycle of sports development
- Fantasy Sports Industry Has Got an IPL Boost but It Needs a Coherent Policy Going Forward
- Guiding principles for the uniform national-level regulation of online fantasy sports platforms in India - Niti Aayog draft
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The first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) on reducing space threats was held between 9th and 23rd May. The group deliberated long-running issues concerning the threats to Outer Space such as anti-satellite weapons, dual-use technologies and space debris. Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav R Satyanath unpack these issues and understand the core tenets of the OEWG discussion.
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1 rupee spent on mother and child health gives 11 rupee worth of health and economic benefit. In this episode, Priyal Lyncia D'almeida and Harshit Kukreja discuss these statistics, primary healthcare, paying for primary healthcare and achieving Universal Health care. Part 1 of a 2 part series.
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The Lancet Global Health Commission on financing primary health care: putting people at the centre
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Dr. Elinor Ostrom was one of the greatest environmental optimists of our time.
She won the Nobel Prize in 2009 for work on "Analysis of economic governance, especially the commons", making her the first woman to win the prestigious award in economics.
In this podcast, Priyal D’almeida and Ritul Gaur talk about her work on governance of commons, the 8 core design principles that she derived from her extensive travel and study of thriving communities, and their implication in the Indian context.
Suggested readings:
- Marginal revolution video
- Remembering Elinor Ostrom - IUCN
- Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action by Elinor Ostrom
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a tour of the Pacific from May 26 to June 4, where he is scheduled to visit eight Pacific Island countries. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Megha Pardhi discuss significance of this visit in backdrop of growing geopolitical activity in the region.
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Over two years after the pandemic began and changed the geography of work to one's home, we are now seeing the rise of Workspace 2.0. Boardrooms are debating what should be the organization's Return to Office policy, especially in light of what the world, their competitors, customers, and employees want. Aarushi Kataria speaks to Priti Kataria (CHRO, iCORE, Wipro) about the Return to Office debate in organizations, the role of policymakers, and the impact on employees.
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- Future of Work by Pwc.
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The Quad leaders launched Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the recently held Quad summit in Tokyo. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Manoj Kewalramani discuss various aspects of IPEF.
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What role has trade policies and technology transfer agreements historically played in ensuring the growth of the global semiconductor industry? Priyal D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on his recent paper with Pranay Kotasthane on how trade policies can be harnessed by India to improve its existing ecosystem.
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On May 24, the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit and the second in-person meeting were held in Tokyo. The joint declaration issued after the meeting by the leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the US sought to renew the “steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.” Building upon the in-person summit of September 2021 and virtual meeting of March 2022, the leaders of the four countries asserted that the “Quad is a force for good, committed to bringing tangible benefits to the region.” While China was not mentioned by name, much of the Quad’s agenda reflected the fact that it was the challenges emanating from China’s increased assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific that have put an increased emphasis on the grouping since 2017. Megha Pardhi talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the recent Quad summit and the future of the Indo-Pacific.
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The fifth round of National Family Health Survey has shown that most of the Indian states have seen a decrease in the Total Fertility Rate. This decline indicates that the country's population might be stabilizing. Rohan Pai talks to Priyal D'almeida about the declining fertility rate and the reasons for the same.
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Only half of India’s population is utilizing Government healthcare. Although this number has increased but still remains low. Should we aim to improve this? How can we improve this? Is there any other way? In this episode of All Things Policy, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss all this and much more.
Suggested Readings:
- National Family Health Survey (NFHS - 5), 2019–21
- NFHS-5: Half of households don’t seek govt health care
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Ultra-fast food and grocery delivery companies in India are facing a significant shortage of delivery executives at a time when the unemployment rate is at an all-time high. Sridhar Krishna discusses with Anupam Manur and Sudisha Mishra the reasons why this might be happening, how the shortage inadvertently conveys what gig workers want, and what can be done to make these jobs more attractive.
Recommended readings:
- How shortage of gig workers is affecting services of food-delivery, quick commerce startups
- Indian economy’s great dichotomy: Labour shortage amidst job losses!
- To Fix the Labor Shortage, Solve the Care Crisis.
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Recently the 5th National Family Health Survey report was released. The report has information about population, health, family welfare, and associated domains. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the public policy implications of some of these findings.
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Obesity wasn't considered a public health issue a decade ago. However, the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey shows that obesity is now afflicting more than 44% of our population. Priyal D'almeida talks to Harshit Kukreja about this growing problem, the risks associated and the ways India can tackle this issue.
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A form of Public Distribution System (PDS) has existed since before India’s implementation. The PDS, after independence, has been revamped into the Targeted PDS in 1997 and the National Food Security Act in 2013. Yet, implementation of the PDS varies widely across states. This can be attributed to political commitment which comprises political will, bureaucratic mobilisation, and engagement of civil society. Aarushi Kataria talks to Swarnashree Chaktraborty about the role of political commitment in policy implementation and some ethical questions surrounding the PDS.
Suggested Readings:
- The Political Economy of Bureaucratic Overload by Devesh Kapur and Aditya Dasgupta
- Pandemic Poverty and Inequality by Surjit Bhalla et al.
- Political Commitment in India's Social Policy Implementation by Deepta Chopra
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A year from the deadly second wave of Covid-19, the WHO has released a report estimating 47.4 lakh excess deaths in India for 2020-21. The government has objected to the estimate, standing by its narrative of 5 lakh Covid deaths. Mihir Mahajan and Suman Joshi discuss the WHO report, how deaths are measured in India, and why it is important to have up to date and accurate data on mortality.
Suggested Readings:
- WHO Data
- Murad Banaji article discussing objections
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In the United States, there is much ongoing discussion around a leaked draft opinion by the US supreme court that reveals that the landmark Roe V Wade judgment, which protected abortion rights in the country, is likely to be overturned.
This discussion has gone beyond the powers of the judiciary in the US and has been centred around women’s rights and the importance of safe and legal abortions. Such a discussion needs to be global, even in countries where abortion is not as contentious an issue. Such as India, where despite abortion being legal since 1971, the state of women’s reproductive rights is far from ideal.
Priyal Lyncia D’ Almeida, Aarushi Kataria and Atish Padhy discuss the state of abortion access and policy in India.
The episode references the following articles and studies:
- A Womb of One's Own: Privacy and Reproductive Rights
- India’s amended abortion law still gives doctors, not women, the final say in terminating pregnancy
- The incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancy in India, 2015
- National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4)
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The largely peaceful anti-government protests in Sri Lanka became violent earlier this week after the clashes between the government’s supporters and the protestors. Nine people lost their lives in the resulting violence, including two policemen. After the angry crowd burnt Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ancestral home, he had to resign and is now living in Trincomalee naval base. His brother, President Gotabaya, remains in power, even as the protests continue with the slogans of #GoGotaGo. Priyal Lyncia D’Almeida talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss how the latest events in Sri Lanka impact India and what New Delhi can do for the Sri Lankan democracy.
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China has tried to define and project itself as a democracy as opposed to the general conception of China as an authoritarian political system. These attempts seem to be not just to highlight China's democratic system, but also to highlight how different it is from the western conception of democracy. In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Dr. Sungmin Cho about China's attempts to define its own version of democracy.
Dr. Sungmin Cho is a Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) since August 2018. His research interests cover China-Korean Peninsula relations, North Korea’s nuclear program, Korean unification, and the US alliance in East Asia. He also closely follows the domestic politics of China and North Korea.
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In the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the use of space has played a key role on both sides.
With fears of the conflict extending into space, the status of private companies and their space assets being seen as legitimate targets by belligerents has entered the discourse.
The latest economic sanctions and tech. export controls imposed on Russia have also derailed space cooperation between Russia and many Western countries and private companies. The potential fallout may also usher in delays for India’s space activities and possibly decline for Russia’s own space programme. Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the future direction of impact on space activities around the world in light of the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.
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According to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) the unemployment rate in Goa has increased from 11.6% to 15.5% in the last 3 months, which is higher than the national average. The mining ban and loss of tourist influx over the last two years are the main reasons for these numbers.
Sridhar Krishna and Sudisha Mishra discuss these reasons behind the unemployment rate, what can possibly boost employment in Goa, and how to get tourism to create more jobs in India.
Suggested Readings:
- Employment rate has fallen in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab since the last polls
- Continuous suspension of mining in Goa a threat, says industry
- Factories in Goa allowed to have 12-hour working shift
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Since the 2017 relaunch of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), it has been popular in the discourse on Indo-Pacific in India. In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Dr Brendon Cannon on various aspects of Quad in the Indo-Pacific and the future of Quad.
Dr. Brendon J. Cannon earned a PhD in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations at the University of Utah, USA (2009). His research interests include contextualizing domestic, regional and international relations in eastern Africa, regional security in the Gulf and western Indian Ocean region, the political economy of ports, bases and airports, as well as the Indo-Pacific strategy of India, Japan, the US and Australia as well as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as they relate to and are operationalized in Eastern Africa. He is the author of multiple articles and books on Indo-Pacific.
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The US Supreme Court's decision to potentially overturn the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade verdict has sparked off discussions on how this might impact abortion rights in the US. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi and Priyal D'Almeida on the history and context behind the verdict along with future implications of the court's recent decision.
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The country’s plan to implement a Health Star Rating(HSR) system for packaged food items has been a long due move. The aim is to make customers aware and capable of making informed food choices. However will HSRs be enough still remains a question. Mahek Nankani and Dr. Harshit Kukreja discuss in detail the Front-Of Pack Labels in India.
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With the latest retail inflation figures coming in at 6.95%, the focus should shift to inflation and monetary policy. The RBI is bound by an inflation targeting mechanism, where it is accountable to parliament when inflation is in excess of 6% for three consecutive quarters. Anupam Manur and Mihir Mahajan discuss the evolution of central bank mandates, the inflation targeting mechanism and why the RBI has been let-off easily this time despite inflation breaching the comfort zone.
Notes:
- Deccan Herald report on inflation
- Hindi Films adjusted for inflation [cartoons]
- Petrol prices [twitter thread by James Wilson]
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Till now, conversations around web3 have revolved around crypto, but they’re not changing with the influx of NFTs, DAOs, and smart contracts. We are still in the nascent stages of the revolution as it unfolds. NFTs can be a part of land contracts, elections, a new financial system, and everything that is connected to ownership. What could be the implications of accepting this and taking large strides in this space? Aarushi Kataria talks to Aritra Sarkhel (Director, Public Policy and Governance at WazirX) about the implications acceptance of NFTs could have on India’s policies.
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Naval branch of China's People's Liberation Army completed 73 years in service. During these 73 years, PLA Navy went on to be seen as the 'Assassin's Mace' to a key force safeguarding China's overseas interests. In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Suyash Desai about PLA Navy's journey.
Link to Suyash's article : https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/73-years-of-pla-navy-from-assassins-mace-to-safeguarding-overseas-interests-5037529.html
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Gen. Curtis LeMay, one of the architects of allied victory in WWII, the Berlin Airlift and the post war US Strategic Air Command, is a figure larger than life. His contribution to techniques synonymous with strategic air campaigns and military operational art are perhaps the most significant developed in the 20th century. Aditya Pareek speaks to author Warren Kozak to explore the complex legacy and wartime actions of Gen. Curtis LeMay.
Warren Kozak is an author, biographer, journalist and a regular essayist on a wide variety of issues for publications like, The Wall Street Journal, The National Review and The New York Sun. He has also lectured at prominent military education institution in the US, the US Air Force Academy and West Point.
Link to Warren Kozak’s book - LeMay: The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay
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Since 2011-12, there has not been any official estimate of poverty in India. Recently two papers (World Bank and International Monetary Fund) estimated the poverty to be around 10.2% and 0.8%, respectively. In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan talk about the state of data on India’s poverty levels.
Sources referred to in the podcast:
- Poverty in India Has Declined over the Last Decade But Not As Much As Previously Thought - Sutirtha Sinha Roy, Roy van der Weide
- Pandemic, Poverty, and Inequality: Evidence from India - Surjit Bhalla ; Karan Bhasin ; Arvind Virmani
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Indian workers, establishments, and trade unions have been demanding labour law reforms for a decade or so. Now that the new labour codes have been passed, the country has witnessed protests and discourse against the same.
Sudisha Mishra sits with labour economist Professor KR Shyam Sundar to discuss how these labour law reforms affect the working class, do establishments benefit, and what we can hope for the future.
Further readings:
- The shaky foundation of the labour law reforms
- Labour Law Reforms Book NLU Delhi 2021
- Are Labour Law Reforms for the Labour?
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The Yellow Vest Movement in France, the Farmers’ Movement in India, the Civil Rights Movement or Marriage Equality in the United States, and the Anti-Sexual Harassment movement in Pakistan have one thing in common: they were social movements that were able to affect public policy change by creating, amending or repealing legislature. Policies are made behind closed doors yet they affect people outside of these doors. One way to affect change is to intervene behind these supposed closed doors. Atish Padhy and Aarushi Kataria discuss the role of social movements in public policy through a case study of the Alliance Against Sexual Harassment (AASHA) which helped bring laws against sexual harrasment in Pakistan.
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From advanced processing capabilities to solving very complex problems, Computing power has become a key determinant in many advanced computing mechanisms and scientific applications. In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Arjun Gargeays about his recent discussion document with Siddharth Bannerjee which outlines a Background of India’s Position in the Advanced Computing Age.
Here is the link to Arjun’s discussion document "A Background to India’s Position in the Advanced Computing Age"
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On April 12, Sri Lanka declared the default on all payments on its $51-billion external debt to save precious forex reserves to buy oil and agricultural commodities. The alarming level of food scarcity in the country has mobilized the population to demand the ouster of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa along with his family from the government. How has the situation deteriorated to such an extent? What is the role of the Ukraine War in aggravating economic instability in Sri Lanka? What is the political future of the Rajapaksa family? And What can India do to help ease the situation in the country? Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and the future of the Rajapaksa family in Sri Lankan politics.
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In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss how climate change induced water crisis affect young girls and their chances of getting education.
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Globally women are underrepresented in politics. It has led to a situation where women’s voices are not heard, and demands are not met. In this episode of All things Policy, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the different dimensions of women’s representation in politics.
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Some sources referred to in the podcast:
- When women’s electoral representation matters
- Representation from below: How women’s grassroots party activism promotes equal political participation
- Why Don't Women Vote For Feminist Parties?
- Anticipating the Unintended - Pranay’s newsletter
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Technology diplomacy has become a crucial strategic tool in the current Information Age. Priyal Lyncia D'almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the possibility of curating tech alliances between the states of the Indo-Pacific to counter China's dominance.
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Suggested Readings:
- India, Japan, Australia need tech alliance to counter China and Huawei’s monopoly
- https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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The concept of computing power and the ability to handle large amounts of data in short intervals of time is of the utmost importance. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi about what China's recently announced 'National Computing Network' means for the country's tech landscape.
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Human trafficking became a hot topic in China after a clip of women being mistreated went viral. This incident sparked a debate that also drew the attention of China’s Premier Li Keqiang during a session of the National People’s Congress. Social aspects of human trafficking in both China and India have some common elements. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja discuss various aspects of human trafficking in India and China.
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Suggested Reading:
- 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report: India
- China launches campaign to stem trafficking of women and children after viral video exposed chained mother
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India recently came out with its finalised Arctic Policy document on 17th March 2022. The document casts a wide net and explains India’s priorities, objectives and course of action for the Arctic. With areas such as international cooperation, scientific cooperation, space, digital connectivity, biosecurity and polar ice-class research vessels being at the forefront.
Aditya Pareek joins Alexandre Delangle to discuss the Arctic's governance structure, security environment, international cooperation and India's approach to the region.
Alexandre Delangle is currently a Ph.D student at Université Paris-Saclay focusing on among other things the militarization of the American Arctic, 1930-50s. Alexandre currently lives in Michigan, USA and works as a Teaching Assistant at Albion College.
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Links to the Sources mentioned in the episode:
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The geopolitics of the Arctic: What it means for the EU, Russia and India By Aditya Pareek and Ruturaj Gowaikar
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Charting a course for India’s Arctic engagement By Aditya Pareek and Ruturaj Gowaikar
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They say the personal is political, we think this is true for unemployment as well. The political side of unemployment is an exigent issue that is meticulously wrapped around elite capture, selectorate theory, low-cost labour, and political donations in India.
Sudisha Mishra discusses with Aarushi Kataria on some of these theories, citing examples from Ghana, MNREGA in Karnataka, among others.
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Suggested Readings:
- The Logic of Political Survival
- Political and Economic Explanations for Unemployment: A Cross-National and Long-Term Analysis
- Interests and Participation of Elites in MGNREGA: Lessons from Elite Capture in Karnataka
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Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies are an idea to solve a lot of ills associated with the Indian election system. Do the claims of one nation - one election add up? What are the implications for voters and parties and more importantly for Parliamentary democracy? Pranay Kotasthane and Suman Joshi discuss.
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China is incentivizing couples to have more children and has changed their one-child policy to three children. Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja discuss China's approach to population control, population dividend and lessons for India.
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Suggested Readings:
- China-India population debate comes down to quantity vs quality after social media sparks storm
- Reaping India’s demographic dividend
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Sridhar Krishna, Senior Scholar at The Takshashila Institution speaks to Dr. Radhicka Kapoor, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) on the huge employment crisis facing the nation. Dr. Kapoor explains how the two significant changes to employment data, the replacement of the NSSO’s quinquennial Employment and Unemployment Surveys with an annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the introduction of monthly payroll data are inadequate given the dualistic nature of India’s labour markets, the dominance of low- wage and low-productivity jobs and the problem of underemployment.
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Suggested Readings:
- An Employment Data Strategy for India; India Policy Forum, 2019 by Radhicka Kapoor
- Rethinking India’s Employment Data Architecture; Economic and Political Weekly of India, 2018 by Radhicka Kapoor
- India’s jobless growth by Sridhar Krishna and Aarushi Kataria
- Education, labour and agriculture reforms will usher in individual freedom by Manish Sabharwal.
- Trends and forecasting of employment intensity of growth in India by Puttanaik and Nayak.
- The employment elasticity of economic growth by Morén and Wändal.
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Recently, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced its spring offensive against the Pakistan Army. The TTP’s resurgence is leading to a sharp increase in terrorist activity in Pakistan. These developments, after the Taliban victory in August last year, have confounded many. While it was thought that the Taliban victory would unleash the brotherly relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan and ensure Pak’s strategic depth, the situation is far from Islamabad’s control. Harshit Kukreja talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the TTP’s resurgence and the future of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
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Sri Lanka is facing a historic economic crisis, the biggest since the country’s independence in 1948. The economic crisis has resulted in massive inflation, power outages and a shortage of essentials such as medicine. Sri Lankans have begun arriving on Indian shores and some are worried that India might face a refugee crisis. Anupam Manur joins Atish Padhy to discuss the causes and consequences of the crisis.
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What does China's guideline on human genetic resources tell us about handling human genetic information? What are India's position on collecting the human genome and its use? After the international controversy over the human gene-editing experiment, China has taken some stringent steps to ensure such debacles don't happen again. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Dr. Harshit Kukreja discuss ethical and practical aspects of human genetic resources.
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Menstruation brings pain, emotional problems and discomfort and makes it difficult to work. Many advocate for a day or two leaves each month to alleviate this discomfort. Mahek Nankani and Priyal D’Almeida discuss what menstrual leave policy is, the challenges and the arguments against the same.
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In this episode, Shrey Khann joins Aarthi Ratnam to talk about Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal. They raise two main questions: Why did Yi visit Nepal and more importantly what are the geopolitical implications of this visit? They look at the implications for Nepal, China, the US and India.
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Suggested Readings:
- No agreement on Belt and Road Initiative as Nepal toughens stand amid Chinese FM visit
- Wang visit: Nepal, China sign nine agreements, none on BRI
- Nepal Compact
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The Russian Ministry of Defence recently announced that a Kinzhal missile was used during combat in Ukraine. Taken at face value the event could have been the first-ever use of a hypersonic weapon in combat. The use involved a strike against an underground target but it is unclear if the hypersonic nature of the missile played a role. Aditya Pareek joins Pranav Satyanath to discuss the Kinzhal strike and other precision munition use in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Pranav R. Satyanath is an independent analyst. He works on issues related to anti-satellite weapons, missile defenses and other emerging technologies.
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A 4-part investigative series by the Reporter's Collective, ad.watch and Al Jazeera pointed to the existence of surrogate advertisers and differential ad pricing for political ads on Facebook. Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss the implications of this investigation, the knowledge gaps it highlights and potential areas for follow-up investigations.
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Read the series here - #EyeballPolitics Facebook Investigation
Read Kiran Garimela and Simon Chauchard's paper - What Circulates on Partisan WhatsApp in India? Insights from an Unusual Dataset
Read Prateek’s newsletter - The Information Ecologist
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With war raging on multiple fronts in Ukraine and several cities under siege, Humanitarian corridors are allowing temporary respite to citizens. Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss these corridors in current and historical contexts.
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Suggested readings:
- The siege of Sarajevo
- What the war in Syria tells us about Russia's use of humanitarian corridors
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Recently, the opposition parties in Pakistan submitted the no-confidence motion against the government of Imran Khan. At the time of massive global instability and deteriorating economic situation in Pakistan, the threat to a democratically elected government will create political instability in India’s neighbourhood. Why has the situation deteriorated to such an extent? What has caused the opposition unity? And importantly, what is the role that the Military Establishment is playing behind the curtains. Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the ongoing political developments in Pakistan and the future of its democracy.
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As the United States (US) and India gradually deepen cooperation in political, technological, and other areas, the cooperation in military Artificial Intelligence (AI) also holds a lot of potentials. In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Husanjot Chahal explore avenues for India-US cooperation in military applications of AI.
Husanjot Chahal is Research Analyst at the Centre for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Before CSET, she worked in the World Bank’s Corporate Security Division and in New Delhi-based research organizations, including the MP Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA).
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Read Husan's paper here - Mapping India's AI Potential.
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The Russia-Ukraine war has created a supply shock of oil, which is estimated to be priced on average at $100/barrel in 2022. This can have serious consequences on the Indian economy in terms of GDP output, inflation, fiscal deficit and current account deficit. In this scenario, should India be looking to use its Strategic Petroleum Reserves? Mihir Mahajan and Anupam Manur discuss India's reserves of oil, whether it is adequate and related policy recommendations.
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Read Anupam’s article here - Use the oil crash to boost India’s strategic reserves
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The semiconductor supply chain, considering its globalised nature and multiple dependencies remain vulnerable to major global events. Aditya Pareek talks to Arjun Gargeyas on whether the Russian and Ukrainian dependency on semiconductor production will exacerbate the ongoing chip shortage and what kind of impact will the export controls/sanctions regarding semiconductor technology on Russia have on its domestic economic sectors.
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Read Arjun and Aditya's article in CNN-News18 - Ukraine War Won’t Affect Global Semiconductor Supply, But Will Hit Russia Hard
Read Arjun's article in Hindustan Times - The effect of tech sanctions on the Russian economy
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Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Pew research released its latest report titled "How Indians viewed gender roles in families and society" A lot of insights, paradoxes came to light. Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi spoke to Neha Sahgal and Jonathan Evans , part of the team that conducted the study to understand the findings of the study.
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A missile launch from India into Pakistan became the cause for hair-raising headlines recently. Acknowledged as an accident by the government of India, the missile is believed to have been an unarmed BrahMos missile that did not carry a warhead or ordnance. Aditya Pareek joins Pranav Satyanath to discuss the facts of the matter, the incident’s implications and broader impacts on the world.
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The Government of India has been promoting traditional medicines like Coronil, Giloy with a lot of vigor. Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss what is wrong with India's approach and how we can make traditional medicine scientific.
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Suggested Readings:
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General Guidelines For Clinical Evaluation Of Ayurvedic Interventions
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IMA ‘shocked’ over Patanjali’s claim on Coronil; demands explanation from Harsh Vardhan
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In 2021, the 4.2 billion users of social media worldwide were projected to spend a collective 3.7 trillion hours on such services. These platforms have transformed the way we consume information, interact with each other and even how societies are networked. Kamesh Shekar joins Bharath Reddy to discuss the issues it has created and possible solutions to it.
Kamesh is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue and Fellow at the Internet Society. His research covers informational privacy, surveillance technology, intermediary liability, safe harbour, issue of mis/disinformation on social media, AI governance etc.
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Recommended Reading:
- Kamesh's paper on Social Media Commission
- Governance of DCNs 1 - Harms Categorisation
- Governance of DCNs II - Opportunities and Benefits
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With India approving a 4th Covid-19 vaccine for children, Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar talk about the challenges involved with clinical trials in children.
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- Clinical trials in children
- Interim statement on COVID-19 vaccination for children and adolescents
- COVID-19 vaccine trials with children: ethics pointers
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In this episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Ganesh Chakravarthi talk about the evolution of language and how it is used as an instrument in political discourse. They look at the use of language framing in political communication, as well the politics of framing language, especially in the time of war and conflict.
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Sources mentioned in the episode:
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Language and Politics by Noam Chomsky
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Politics and the English Language by George Orwell
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The Dawn of Language: The story of how we came to talk (Book)
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Language in Thought and Action: Fifth Edition (Book)
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Ever since independence, a series of rebellions and insurgencies have marked developments in India’s northeast. What’s been driving these movements and why has arriving at peace been so difficult? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani discusses these questions with author Sudeep Chakravarti as they discuss his new book The Eastern Gate: War and Peace in Nagaland, Manipur and India’s the Far East.
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A joint study by the Centre for Economic Data Analysis and the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy pointed towards a 30% decline since 2016 in the number of employed young adults. What are the societal implications of these numbers and what can be done to prevent this from worsening further?
Sudisha Mishra talks to Aarushi Kataria to answer these questions.
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Further readings:
- Number of employed youth falls 30% in 6 years
- Why India Should Worry About Its Educated, but Unemployed, Youth
- Unemployment crisis
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As tensions rise amidst the Russian aggression towards Ukraine, technology is becoming a frontier of the conflict. From State demands to voluntary steps taken by technology corporations, geopolitics is entwined with technology in a never seen before fashion. Rohan Seth discusses the evolving picture with Sapni G K and Prateek Waghre.
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Quantum technologies have slowly been gaining military importance and assimilating itself into strategic applications. From cryptography to computing, quantum remains a lucrative area for militaries around the world to improve both their offensive and defensive capabilities. Megha Pardhi talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the recent test conducted by DRDO and how militaries around the world are embracing quantum.
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Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states “No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the history, evolution, interpretation of article 21 and also shed light on the concept of “due process”.
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Here is the book referred to in the podcast - Liberty After Freedom: A History of Article 21, Due Process and the Constitution of India, By Rohan J. Alva
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In today’s globalised world where we are connected through technology and where information travels very fast, addressing topics such as sex education has become increasingly crucial. Conservative beliefs on sex are becoming obsolete day by day, especially in India, where the teenage population is expanding and attitudes about sex are changing due to the impact of media. In today’s episode, Priyal Lyncia D’almeida and Mahek Nankani discuss the problems associated with the current sex education system and the need for a comprehensive sex education curriculum for India.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Mahek Nankani’s oped on sex education
- Need for Comprehensive Sex Education: Moving Beyond Birds & Bees - Padmini Vaidyanathan, The Quint.
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After recognising the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics in the breakaway part of Ukraine, Russia has now launched a special military operation.
With the fog of war and the lively use of the information domain, asymmetric and hybrid tactics the much weaker Ukrainian military is holding its own against the much superior Russian force.
Aditya Pareek and Pranav R. Satyanath discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of conventional forces, geoeconomics, nuclear threats, conflict diplomacy and the information domain in it.
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Resources mentioned in the episode:
1. Article in Times of India by Anupam Manur on DeSWIFTing Russia
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Aditya Pareek’s view of the role of CBDCs in mitigating the impact of sanctions in Sputnik News
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Megha Pardhi’s article in Deccan Herald about Russia-China cooperation in case of Russia being cut off from SWIFT
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As India tries to figure out how to govern Digital Communication Networks (DCNs), there are already laws applicable to harms which may occur on the internet. In this episode, Rohan Seth, Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K discuss Sapni's document which maps the current legal landscape on online harms in India. This is the 3rd document in our series on the Governance of DCNs.
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Links mentioned in the episode:
- Read Sapni's document here
- Read the working paper on categorisation of harms attributed to DCNs - “Governance of DCNs I: Categorisation of Harms”
- Read the discussion document on benefits / opportunities associated with DCNs - “Governance of DCNs II: Opportunities and Benefits”
- See Prateek's tracker for arrests for social media posts - Tracking Arrests / Cases / FIRs / Threat(s) / Detentions related to posts on Social Media
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Over 30 crore people in the world suffer from more than 7000 rare diseases. On Rare Diseases Day, one year after the release of the National Policy for Rare Diseases, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss India's response to rare diseases.
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Suggested Readings:
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Rare diseases: Small numbers, huge burden by Mahek Nankani, Harshit Kukreja
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It Will Consume Your Life’: 4 Families Take On Rare Diseases by Gina Kolata
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In 2031, the International Space Station is due to deorbit and crash into the Pacific Ocean. It will be replaced by the state-operated space stations of Russia and China and as well as commercial space stations operated by US-based companies. India also hopes to have an experimental space station in orbit by 2030. But even if it meets this goal, it will remain far behind other spacefarers. Aditya Ramanathan and Aditya Pareek argue that the only way for India to catch up will be to aggressively seek out collaborations.
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All actions have consequences, especially war. But does the success of the desired outcome outweigh these consequences? In today's episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Megha Pardhi analyze the Just War Theory and how it's used as an ethical justification throughout historical wars.
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Suggested Readings:
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Just War Theory - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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War - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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Just War Theory and the Ethics of Drone Warfare - Erich Freiberger
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The Biden Administration has come up with the US’ first Indo-Pacific Strategy document which aims to secure a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does the strategy view China? What is the role of India in this US strategy? What are the action plan in the document and the likely challenges towards its implementation? Megha Pardhi talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the US Strategy for the Indo-Pacific.
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Last week, reports suggested that the Union Government had issued orders to block an additional 54 apps from China, making it the fifth time such action was taken since June 2020. Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to unpack the app bans, related developments surrounding the use of emergency powers under the 2021 IT Rules, and the need for a higher burden of proof on the Union Government to demonstrate their claims.
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Links mentioned in the episode:
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Economic Times report regarding the order to ban apps
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Medianama video referenced while discussing Press Releases issued
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December 2021 Press Release regarding YouTube channels
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January 2022 Press Release regarding YouTube channels
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Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009
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What is AI-generated content and why is China worried about it? In today’s episode, Megha Pardhi, Suyash Desai, and Varad Vishwarupe discuss synthetic content generation using AI and the Chinese government’s recent draft to regulate such content.
Varad Vishwarupe is currently working as a Data Scientist(AWS) at Amazon's Research division. He has over 22 international research papers and 4 international patents to his credit. The focus of his work lies in the confluence of deep learning, applied machine learning, human-computer interaction, and information retrieval.
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Also, check out our newsletter - China Tech Dispatch.
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The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill were passed during the winter session of the Parliament. These two bills bring in new set of rules to regulate two distinct but related medical procedures. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Priyal D’ Almeida discuss these bills.
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Not only is the Union Budget a statement of the government’s estimated receipts and expenditure for a particular year, but it is also an account of the government’s performance in the previous years. In this episode, Apurva Kumar, Pranay Kotasthane, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the Union Budget 2022-23. They look at some interesting trends and also some not so promising projections.
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India needs 20 million jobs a year but budget speeches have had very low mention of jobs. The state elections are afoot in some big states but jobs are a big focus among the voters. The finance minister mentioned creating 60 lakh jobs over 5 years in this year’s budget and has also increased investment in some sectors that could help create jobs. While this is a start, it is woefully inadequate in a country that needs 20 million jobs a year. Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra to evaluate the impact this budget has on jobs.
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Suggested readings:
- 2022 in Numbers: The Big Numbers to Focus On by Ira Dugal
- Budget 2022: What do the Budget 2022 Numbers Tell Us? by Ram Singh
- Capex Hike to Social Sector Cute: The Story of Budget 2022 by Mint
- UP Election 2022: Here Are the Issues Shaping Votes in Uttar Pradesh by DNA
- UP Polls: Priyanka Stresses on Jobs During Door-To-Door Campaigning by Hindustan Times
- Samajwadi Party Vows to Make Farmers Debt-Free by 2025, BJP Promises 3Cr Jobs by Namita Bajpai
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Tensions between Russia and the West are making headlines, with a lot of hysteria around the ongoing negotiations and developments in the European security sphere. With considerable intrigue in the global information ecosystem, current events may have a lasting impact on cyberspace, outer space and public diplomacy. Sapni G K and Aditya Pareek speak to Dr. Elena Chernenko about Russia’s foreign affairs across domains like cyberspace, outer space and public diplomacy.
Dr. Elena Chernenko, is a Special Correspondent at the Russian Business Newspaper, Kommersant. She covers subjects ranging from Arms Control, Cyberspace, Outer Space and the whole spectrum of Russian diplomacy and International Affairs.
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Last month, The Lancet Commission on Value of Death released their report, advocating for a return to death as a socio-cultural event. Is death now "over medicalised"? What are the policy implications of this? Should we legalise assisted dying and euthanasia? Listen to this episode with Shrey Khanna and Harshit Kukreja to find out.
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Suggested Reading:
Report of the Lancet Commission on the Value of Death: bringing death back into life
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week resulted in a detailed joint statement, proposing a vision for a new world order. What are the commonalities and differences between the two sides? How do they view the future of the world? And what does all this mean for India? Listen to this conversation between Aditya Pareek and Manoj Kewalramani to find out.
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Suggested Readings:
An analysis of the China-Russia joint statement in the Eye on China newsletter
People’s Daily article on China-Russia economic ties
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Is there a case for humanitarian intervention? In this episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Priyal Lyncia D’Almeida discuss the criteria for intervention and the scope of responsibility. To identify what these cases are, they propose the "conditions of exceptionalism", by looking at historical examples of mass violence. They also highlight the importance of post-intervention responsibilities of the international community.
Suggested Readings:
- “State Deviancy and Genocide: The State as a Shelter and a Prison.” - Anderson K.
- “The Law of Peoples: With, the Idea of Public Reason Revisited.” - John Rawls
- “Humanitarian War: Military Intervention and Human Rights” - Adam Roberts
- “Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations.” - Michael Walzer
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Recently, the story broke out that the government of Maldives is drafting a bill prohibiting all actions that could affect its relationship with foreign countries. This development has occurred in the backdrop of the country's growing “India Out” campaign. Especially after the release of former President Abdulla Yameen, the movement has seen considerable growth. What is China’s role in it? How is it going to impact Maldive's relationship with India? Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the “India Out” Campaign and India-Maldives relations
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The New York Times recently came out with a detailed investigation on Pegasus, the surveillance tool sold by Israel’s NSO Group to countries around the world. The investigation has chilling details about how the tool was deployed by nation-states. Rohan Seth discusses the findings with Sapni G Krishna and Mr Javeed Ahmed.
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Link to the New York Times report: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.html
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How is warfare changing in the 21st century with the advent of digital technologies? Are modern wars drifting away from a traditional understanding of violence? In this episode of All Things Policy, Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Megha Pardhi discuss evolving notions of warfare.
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Links:
China Tech Dispatch.
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China and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) recently came out with their latest strategic publications on space, outlining expectations and the broad policy direction in the domain. India has to date not published a comprehensive space strategy document, leaving a huge gap in its policy communiqués. Aditya Pareek joins Dr. Shrey Khanna to discuss the major features of the latest NATO space strategy, the Chinese white paper on space, and what aspects a prospective similar publication from India should incorporate.
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Nutrition programmes in India come in different hues and have undergone sweeping changes in the last few years. From the ICDS to the POSHAN 2.0, we have seen varying successes across the country. What do budgetary trends indicate? Why should we track this? Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi discuss all this and more.
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References:
- https://www.indiaspend.com/budget/india-underspends-on-nutrition-new-nutrition-programme-yet-to-be-implemented-800810
2.https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/eschapter/echap10.pdf
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Over the last 75 years of India’s independence, there has been no dearth of ideas and policies targeting progress. Yet policy progress is dependent on policy implementation. In this episode, Aarushi Kataria talks to Pranay Kotasthane about the gap that exists between policies on paper and what they actually achieve. They talk about the Right to Information Act 2005 and the 2020 Farm Bills in light of that discussion.
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Reading List:
1.Policy failure and the policy-implementation gap: can policy support programs help? by Bob Hudson et al.
2. Solutions When the Solution is the Problem: Arraying the Disarray in Development by Lant Pritchett and Michael Woodcock
3. Capturing Institutional Change: Case of Right to Information Act in India by Himanshu Jha
4.The Nature of Policy Change and Implementation: A Review of Different Theoretical Approaches by Lucie Cerna
5. 70 Policies That Shaped India by Gautam Chikermane
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The development of quantum technologies has increased exponentially in the last decade. Quantum now covers a wide area of applications from communications to computing. Arjun Gargeyas joins Siddharth Bannerjee, a senior policy advisor with the UK Civil Service, to discuss their upcoming document on the criticality of quantum tech and building India's quantum ecosystem.
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Readings
Arjun's article in the Hindustan Times
Arjun's article in the South China Morning Post
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For a while now, India has seen a need for Indian Health Services (IHS), akin to other all-India services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Over the years, successive governments have looked into this issue, yet very little has been done. Mahek Nankani and Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida discuss the history, the need, the concerns and the primary steps that have been taken in this direction.
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China is rolling out a new law to regulate algorithms used on apps to bring the country’s Big Tech sector in line with state policies. Rohan Seth talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Sapni G Krishna to discuss the fine print.
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A two-front dilemma for a state usually involves external actors. However, Chinese strategists define the two-front war dilemma based on internal and external factors. In this episode, Suyash Desai and Megha Pardhi discuss internal and external drivers of China’s two-front war dilemma.
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The Philippines recently announced the procurement of the BrahMos cruise missile for its Shore Based Anti Ship Missile Programme. As the first export customer of the system, the Philippines will gain an important capability to counter threats to its interests in the Indo-Pacific.
Aditya Pareek joins Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande(Retd.) and Megha Pardhi to discuss the BRAHMOS weapons system’s capabilities, China’s response to the deal, and Russia’s role in the matter.
Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande(Retd.) is a retired flag officer of the Indian Navy and the former head of Naval Intelligence.
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The internet has become more ubiquitous than ever before. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance defines digital equity as “a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy.” Sridhar Krishna talks to Raghav Rao, a Digital Innovation Fellow at The Cleveland Foundation, and Aarushi Kataria on the role of digital – whether it is an enabler or a divider.
Note: All views expressed here are Raghav's personal views and not the views of The Cleveland Foundation.
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Earlier this month, Russia led Collective Security Treaty Organisation(CSTO) deployed troops to quell widespread unrest in Kazakhstan. The swift CSTO operation achieved its objective and the deployed Russian, Belarusian, Tajikistani and Armenian peacekeepers are already withdrawing. With a fog of uncertainty and lack of information, many questions about the unrest and the political situation remain unanswered. Dr Shrey Khanna joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the unrest, the CSTO intervention and the political situation in Kazakhstan.
Note: After this podcast was recorded, Nursultan Nazarbayev appeared in a new video urging everyone to support President Tokayev.
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The mention of Bihar conjures up images of abject poverty and state apathy. The ground reality, however, has been changing in the past decade. Economist M R Sharan chronicles his time in Bihar with stories from a journey of hope, led by several hundred women, and provides insights from field research on MNREGA, grievance redressal systems, and the politics and dynamics of caste in Bihar and its impact on public policy.
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References mentioned in the episode are below:
1. General Equilibrium Effects of (Improving) Public Employment Programs: Experimental Evidence from India
2. Book: Last Among Equals: Power, Caste & Politics in Bihar’s Villages
3. Meet Sanjay Sahni, the MGNREGA Worker Contesting the Bihar Polls
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The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), which represents the digital arms of a number of legacy media organisations has alleged that Google's conduct has violated various provisions of the Competition Act. In a recently passed order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed the Director-General to investigate these charges. Rohan Seth joins Sapni GK and Prateek Waghre to unpack the order.
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Suggested readings:
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Details from recently unredacted documents in the Texas AG's case against Google: Google's Alleged Scheme to Corner the Online Ad Market
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Dina Srinivasan's paper: 'Why Google Dominates Advertising Markets'
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Land is an integral part of any economy and is central to individual and community identity. Thus, land disputes can hamper socio-economic development. Many conflicting land laws exist in India, and land disputes are ubiquitous. In this episode, Dr Namita Wahi discusses with Sarthak Pradhan the project of documenting India's land laws and the potential benefits of a comprehensive land laws database.
Dr Namita Wahi is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Policy Research and the Founding Director of the Land Rights Initiative.
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The Quad Summit which was held in September last year introduced multiple working groups ranging from climate change to information disorder. Shrey Khanna talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the potential of Quad collaboration in the biotechnology field along with the tools and technologies that the Quad can focus on.
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Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have evoked major lifestyle changes among adults and children. Closure of schools and stay-at-home orders has threatened the health and well-being of children, causing an increase in obesity cases.
In today's episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the effect of the pandemic on increasing obesity cases and how digital marketing has only worsened the situation. Looking at case studies from around the world, they also explore possible policy solutions.
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Suggested Readings:
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When Pandemics Collide: The Impact of COVID-19 on Childhood Obesity
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Childhood obesity: a growing pandemic
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY - by Narayana Health
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The dual-use nature of emerging tech has blurred the line between civil and military applications of technology. How do the PLA researchers view the role of emerging tech in the military?
In this episode, Aditya Pareek and Megha Pardhi discuss the latest newsletter in the Takshashila family - “China Tech Dispatch”.
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The World Health Assembly held a Special Session to kickstart a process to draft a global treaty geared towards pandemic management. Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the need, scope, and history of such international instruments.
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Listen to our episode on Digital Monitoring of Global Public Health
Suggested readings:
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How the world failed to curb COVID
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Book: Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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In August 2021, the Together We Fight Society (TWFS) filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Apple was abusing its dominant position in the app stores market. In a recent order, the CCI noted that the allegations merit further investigation and directed the Director-General to do so. In this episode, Rohan Seth joins Sapni GK and Prateek Waghre to discuss the details of the order.
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2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant was Takshashila’s love for books. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Rohan Seth to discuss their reading lists for this year.
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The new COVID-19 variant, Omicron has been in the news since the first case was discovered in November. Despite the rising cases around the world, it is considered mild according to the data from the UK and the US. But, how mild is omicron anyway?
In this episode, Dr. Harshit Kukreja and Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida discuss how variants arise, the burden of the incoming third wave and the public health measures the government can undertake.
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How do citizens navigate through the complex state apparatus to acquire welfare services? What factors can facilitate this process? What obstacles do they face? In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss how citizens “claim the state”.
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Sources referred to in the podcast:
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The new social contract by Apurva Kumar
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How the content of claims shapes government responsiveness: theory and evidence from Mumbai by Tanu Kumar
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Mathieu Duchâtel and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the merits and demerits of government subsidies for building domestic semiconductor industries.
Mathieu is director of the Asia Program at Institut Montaigne, Paris. His current research is focused on the European Union's policy on semiconductors.
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The talks of China's '2035 Standards Project' have materialised in the form of a guideline document released by the Chinese government. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi about the recently released National Standardisation Development Outline document and the key takeaways from the proposed technical standardisation strategy of China.
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Why China's quest to dominate global tech standards may be elusive for Beijing
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India Can Take Lessons From China’s Technical Standardisation Strategy
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2021 was an eventful year for the technology sector in China. Milestones were reached and regulations were increased. Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi on the progress China made in certain critical and emerging technologies along with some landmark decisions taken by the Chinese government for its tech sector.
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2021 has been very eventful for watchers of Tech Policy developments. Rohan Seth joins Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K to discuss major events and trends in the space and their expectations for 2022.
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2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant was Takshashila’s love for books. Rohan Seth talks to Nitin Pai and Manoj Kewalramani to discuss their reading lists for this year.
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Here are the books mentioned in this episode:
- The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
- The Legend of the Condor Heroes by Jin Yong
- Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer
- The Dandelion Dynasty Series by Ken Liu
- All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
- A Time to Love and a Time to Die by Erich Maria
- Death: A Life by George Pendle
- The Jeeves Collection by P.G. Wodehouse
- The Origin of Satan by Elaine Pagels
- From Rebel to Ruler: One Hundred Years of the Chinese Communist Party by Tony Saich
- Tiananmen Square: The Making of a Protest by Vijay Gokhale
- The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India by Vijay Gokhale
- The Fractured Himalaya: India Tibet China 1949-1962 by Nirupama Rao
- Smokeless War: China's Quest for Geopolitical Dominance by Manoj Kewalramani
- A Collection of Essays of Mao Zedong
- The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict by Elbridge A. Colby
- The Long Game: China's Grand Strategy to Displace American Order (Bridging the Gap) by Rush Doshi
- Stronger: Adapting America’s China Strategy in an Age of Competitive Interdependence by Ryan Hass
- Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through Its Languages by Peggy Mohan
- The Second World Wars: How the First Global Conflict Was Fought and Won by Victor Davis Hanson
- Liberalism: The Life of an Idea by Edmund Fawcett
- How Innovation Works by Matt Ridley
- Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi by Vinay Sitapati
- Rethinking Chinese politics by Joseph Fewsmith
- Nehru, Tibet and China by AS Bhasin’s
- David Shum’s Red Roulette
- China's Western Horizon: Beijing and the New Geopolitics of Eurasia by Daniel Market
- Superpower Interrupted by Michael Shuman
- In the Dragon's Shadow: Southeast Asia in the Chinese Century by Sebastian Strangio
- Pradeep Chhibber, Ideology and Identity: The Changing Party Systems of India
- Zealot by Reza Aslan
- Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman (Nitin’s Book of the Year)
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With the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR approaching, there is a significant Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border. After a similar crisis in April fizzled out, there are again renewed fears that an offensive may be in the offing. A set of two draft treaties published by the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin's sharp rhetoric about the need for Russia to receive legally binding security guarantees is making headlines. Prasanna Naidu joins Aditya Pareek to unpack the recent developments and possible scenarios in which the crisis may pan out.
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Did you know it was approximately 600 years ago when quarantine was used for the first time? Indeed, the origins of public health may be traced back many centuries. In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss some fascinating stories about the growth of public health from around the world. Tune in for some engrossing and thought-provoking tale.
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The recent arrest of more than 50 fishermen by the Lankan Navy is bound to exert stress upon the India-Sri Lanka relations. The ongoing feud between the Tamil fishermen on the two sides of Palk Strait has coincided with China’s unprecedented outreach to the Tamil community in Sri Lanka. Why is China looking to increase its footprint in northern Sri Lanka? How is this going to impact the larger India-Sri Lanka-China equation? Prasanna Naidu talks to Shrey Khanna on the evolving geopolitical situation in Sri Lanka.
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Over the last few years, a number of harms associated with Digital Communication Networks (DCNs) have been documented and extensively reported on. At the same time, we also need to update our understanding of the opportunities and benefits they enable to inform policy decisions about their governance. In this episode, Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss their discussion document on the benefits of DCNs.
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Governance of DCNs II: Opportunities and Benefits
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Governance of DCNs I: Categorisation of Harms
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China is building civilian and military infrastructure in Tibet. Based on Takshashila's recent publication, Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the details of China's infrastructure building and implications on the border dispute with India.
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Suggested readings:
Infrastructure Development in Tibet and its Implications for India
Should India worry about China conducting military exercises in Tibet?
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2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant at Takshashila was our love for reading. Rohan Seth and Manoj Kewalramani join Nitin Pai to talk about their reading lists and learnings from policy, tech, international relations and beyond.
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Here are some of the books mentioned, apologies if we were unable to capture all of them.
- India and the Bangladesh liberation war the definitive story by Chandrashekhar Dasgupta
- Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism by Dinyar Patel
- The Fractured Himalaya: India Tibet China 1949-1962 by Nirupama Rao
- Smokeless War: China's Quest for Geopolitical Dominance by Manoj Kewalramani
- Experiments in Animal Behaviour: Cutting-Edge Research at Trifling Cost by Raghavendra Gadagkar
- Dear Data by Giorgia Lupi and Stefanie Posavec
- Naked Statistics: Stripping the Dread from the Data by Charles Wheelan
- A Trident of Wisdom by Abhinava Gupta and Jaideva Singh
- Who Are We?: An Enquiry into the Indian Mind and How We Came to Be Who We Are by Rajesh Kasturirangan
- The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
- Fearless Freedom by Kavita Krishnan
- The War of the Poor by Eric Vuillard
- Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
- Plagues and Peoples by William McNeill
- The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous by Joseph Henrich
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Last year India voted in the UN to remove cannabis from the list of most dangerous substances. More recently, there was outrage with respect to the alcohol prohibition laws in Bihar. In this episode, Samparna Tripathy and Meryl Mammen Kurien talk to Sarthak Pradhan about the consequences of prohibition policies. They also discuss alternative approaches to prohibition policies. Samparna Tripathy and Meryl Mammen Kurien, both are students of Takshashila's post-graduate programme in public policy
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) describes financial literacy as “a combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial wellbeing.” The economic impact of financial literacy has often been ignored. In this episode, Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna discuss the impact of financial literacy on women, entrepreneurship, and the economy in light of Takshashila’s 20 Million Jobs project.
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Reading List:
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The Economic Importance of Financial Literacy: Theory and Evidence by Lusardi and Mitchell
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National Strategy for Financial Education: 2020-2025 by Reserve Bank of India
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Financial Literacy Programs Improve Productivity, Performance by Mohney
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The Effects of Financial Literacy on Sustainable Entrepreneurship by Burchi et al.
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Financial Literacy and Economic Outcomes: Evidence and Policy Implications by Mitchell and Lusardi.
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology recently presented its report on the Suspension of Telecom Services/Internet and its impact relating to the Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications). Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K join Rohan Seth to discuss the findings, recommendations and what the report left unanswered.
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Russia is increasingly garnering attention with tensions in Europe over Ukraine and energy supplies. Recently, Moscow conducted joint bomber patrols and naval drills with China and a unilateral A-SAT test, confusing many observers. Amidst these developments, President Putin met Prime Minister Modi in Delhi during a 2+2 engagement and attended another virtual summit with US President Joe Biden. Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna about Russia’s motivations, its insecurity with the G-2 and the logic behind its growing alliance with China.
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Suggested Readings:
Aditya Pareek’s article about Russia and China Fisheries trade war
Dr. Andrey Gubin’s article about cross border transport and logistics between Russia and China
Poll cited in the podcast
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The shadow of geopolitical competition with China looms large over the recent cooperation agreement on Quantum Science and Technology between Australia and the US. Megha Pardhi and Shrey Khanna discuss the Agreement, the role of China, and India's initiatives to promote research in quantum technologies.
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The fashion industry has a gender issue. Despite the fact that women make up the majority of consumers and makers of clothing, there is a significant prevalence of gender discrimination. In today's episode, Priyal Lyncia joins Aarthi Ratnam to discuss two key components - The gender inequalities that exist in the fashion world and what recommendations can be made to shatter the glass runway.
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The Bewildering and Sexist History of Women’s Pockets
Shattering the glass runway
Fashion’s Woman Problem
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The first-ever Russia-India 2+2 summit took place on the 6th of December, 2021. With 28 agreements signed between the two strategic partners during the meeting, the outlook for the relationship is largely positive. In recent years, Russia's relationship with China and India's relationship with the US has complicated the dynamics between India and Russia. Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the various points of divergences and rapprochement between New Delhi and Moscow.
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The Australian Government has published a draft Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill that aims to make social media platforms identify anonymous users in matters involving defamation. Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss its provisions, what it could mean for anonymity on the internet, and broader implications for India.
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Suggested Readings:
- Draft of the Social Media (Anti-Trolling) Bill 2021
2.Jillian C. York's collection of resources on Anonymity
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What does the decreased total fertility rate mean? How should we read the decreased sex ratio? How does India fare on the nutrition front? What could be a few policy implications of these? Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi try to unpack these and other findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS5) report.
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National Family Health Survey, India
A close reading of the NFHS-5, the health of India - Ashwini Deshpande
NFHS: Does India really have more women than men? - Geeta Pandey
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Cyberspace has become an important part of the strategic picture internationally. Its impact as a facilitator for our everyday lives is undeniable. It is a disruptor in the civilian space and on the modern battlefield. A rare consensus may seemingly be emerging on the need to address and negotiate norms for cyberspace internationally.
Sapni G K and Aditya Pareek join Oleg Shakirov, a Senior Expert at Center for Advanced Governance and a Consultant at PIR Center to discuss norms in the regulation of social media platforms, the Metaverse and more on the cyberspace.
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COVID 19's latest variant: Omicron, may become the cause of the third wave in India. This could lead to a similar or even greater loss of life than before. In this episode, Harshit Kukreja and Mahek Nankani discuss Omicron, how different it is from Delta, its severity and what can be the possible initial steps for India.
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Suggested Readings:
Update on Omicron
Omicron is starting to spread around the world (Article - The Economist)
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Cities are where jobs are created and have been important to human progress. Can cities redesign themselves to remain relevant in the era of internet-based 3-D virtual environments, like metaverse? In this episode, Mihir Mahajan speaks to Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna to discuss the rise and decline of cities, and how cities were reinvented to stay relevant.
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Suggested Reading:
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Distance Matters by Olson and Olson
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Making sense of Bangalore by Glaeser
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How Life in Cities Will Look After the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Here's how rising global risks will change our cities by Franco, Lukacs, and Muggah.
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How the CoronavirusRecovery Is Changing Cities by Bloomberg CityLab
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Has the Pandemic Changed Cities Forever? by Sablik
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The Faltering Escalator of Urban Opportunity by Autor
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Triumph of the City by Glaeser.
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The Data Protection Bill is supposed to be up for discussion in the winter session of Parliament. Jairam Ramesh, an MP and a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee has made public a dissent note to the committee chairperson. Rohan Seth talks to Sapni G K and Prateek Waghre to discuss.
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Link to the sources mentioned in the episode
- Dissent note
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Economic Times report on classifying platforms as publishers
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TheQuint article
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Climate change is likely to result in increased frequency and intensity of extreme events and alter weather patterns in the long run. This, in turn, will impact agriculture and food security. In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas talks to Atish Padhy and Aarthi Ratnam on the potential effects of climate change on food production, diversification of animal husbandry, and the global supply of food products.
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Readings:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151228-heres-how-climate-change-will-affect-what-you-eat
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2021/thanksgiving-climate-change-food/?itid=sf_climate-environment
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2019/07/bangladesh-climate-change-floods-ducks/593581/
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00399-0
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Public health incidents around the world have demonstrated that a well-timed and well-executed risk communication plan can help manage circumstances on the ground in a much better way. However, in unusual circumstances like the existing COVID-19 pandemic, implementing effective communication methods is difficult. In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Apurva Kumar talk about the communication successes and failures of the Union government and discuss the significant lessons we have learned for future crisis management.
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Suggested Readings:
- Risk Communication Initiatives amid COVID-19 in India: Analyzing Message Effectiveness of Videos on National Television
- Risk Communication During COVID-19
- Community and Risk Communication: Experience of COVID-19 Communication in India
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Recently, the government of Pakistan reached a month-long ceasefire agreement with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The deal, mediated by the Afghan Taliban, has revived the hopes of ending the long-running Islamist insurgency in Pakistan. Priyal Lyncia D'almeida talks to Shrey Khanna to get insights on the nature of the talks and the prospects of peace in Pakistan.
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India’s economy has grown at 7% on average over the last thirty years, but employment elasticity has been constantly declining from 0.4 to 0.087. This number is significantly lower than the US (0.64) and Northern Europe (0.51). How can India increase employment elasticity? In this episode, Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna draw on ideas from Takshashila's 20 Million Jobs project to look for ways India can create new jobs.
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Education, labour and agriculture reforms will usher in individual freedom by Manish Sabharwal.
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Trends and forecasting of employment intensity of growth in India by Puttanaik and Nayak.
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The employment elasticity of economic growth by Morén and Wändal.
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Indian police personnel are overworked, under-trained, and under-equipped. Yet they are at the forefront of jobs from traffic duty to pandemic management. This has lead to mental health problems in the force. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Aarthi Ratnam discuss the lack of systemic, institutional psychological support for India's police personnel. They also dwell on the role of police as first-responders for a mental health emergency.
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Access to social networks could potentially benefit Indian women, but women in India tend to be isolated. In this episode, Suman Joshi, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the barriers women face in creating and accessing social networks. They also reflect on the possible implications of the same.
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Here are the papers referred to, in the episode:
- Mothers’ Social Networks and Socioeconomic Gradients of Isolation
- CURSE OF THE MUMMY-JI: THE INFLUENCE OF MOTHERS-IN-LAW ON WOMEN IN INDIA
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Gigs are not new. Hollywood made the transition to gigs from the studio system 70 years ago and the result is not all bad. While the movie industry today does not offer wage stability unlike the studios of the past, it does offer employment today to millions more and the quality of movies made is decidedly superior. Listen to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna discuss the reasons for growth of the gig economy and ideas around providing a safety net to gig workers.
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Reading List:
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The Global Gig Economy by Mastercard.
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Unlocking the Potential of the Gig Economy in India by Boston Consulting Group and Michael and Susan Dell Foundation.
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Emerging Employment Patterns of 21st Century India by Bhandari and Dubey.
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Gig Economy: Prospects and Challenges by iLearn Cana.
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California Threatens $1 Trillion Gig Economy with New Law by Heidi Curter.
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Gigs are here to stay, it is time to give them benefits by Alex Rosenblat
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Piped water allows women, the primary caretakers of a household, more time for labour and leisure, thus improving their bargaining capacity at home and in the labour market. Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi discuss a new paper examining the impact of piped water on India’s women.
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Suggested readings :
- Piped water - welfare and empowerment - empirical evidence from a gendered analysis in India by Ashish Kumar Sedai.
- With no tap at home, Indian women are wasting their lives transporting water (Article - Quartz India)
- Jal Jeevan Mission (website)
4.Women and Water (Article - India Water Portal)
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The US Department of Defense (DoD) released its 2021 China Military Power Report last week. Based on the report's findings, Aditya Pareek and Suyash Desai discuss China's military modernisation and its impact on the Indo-Pacific Region.
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A bipartisan group of House lawmakers in the US has introduced a bill that would require online platforms to let users opt-out of having personal data-driven algorithms select the content they see. The move could spell a significant change in how our news feeds are shaped. Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre to discuss the fine print.
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Suggested readings:
- Twitter's Study on political content amplification
- Research on Twitter's Home and Chronological feeds
- Facebook's experiment with reverse-chronological feeds
- Filter Bubble Transparency Act
- Gizmodo article on the Filter Bubble Transparency Act
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The latest Pentagon China Military Power Report highlights the PRC's development of new nuclear warheads and delivery systems as potential areas of concern. Based on the report's findings, Aditya Ramanathan and Suyash Desai discuss China's nuclear strategy and military modernisation.
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The Deccan Plateau is generally believed to have been "conquered" by the Mauryan empire of the Gangetic Plains - but the reality of its early history is far more complex and thought-provoking. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Prof. Namita Sugandhi about her excavations at the site of Tekkalakota, Karnataka, to learn about how archaeology challenges not only our understanding of the Deccan in the Iron Age but our ideas about urbanisation and civilisation itself.
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Sports have been used to bolster diplomatic relations between states as well as to make political statements on the international stage. There is also extensive evidence of sports' involvement in international politics and vice versa. Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on instances which have seen an intersection of sports, politics and diplomacy.
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Suggested Reading:
A brief history of modern sports and the nation state
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With a new technological revolution underway, emerging technologies are at the heart of geopolitical competition between States. Standard-setting is one key dimension of this competition. But what does this entail and how should India navigate related challenges? Ameera Rao talks to Arjun Gargeyas about his new report, which recommends action points for Indian policymakers.
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Read Arjun's Op-Ed in the Hindustan Times here
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According to a recent study, towns situated close to canals in India witnessed faster urbanisation and demand for education but not industrialisation. And agriculture still remains the biggest employer in the rural areas near these canals. In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the strange ways in which canals have shaped India.
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Sources referred in this episode:
- The Long-run Development Impacts of Agricultural Productivity Gains: Evidence from Irrigation Canals in India
- Canals Created New Towns But Few Non-Farm Jobs: Study
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Last month, the European Union (EU) came out with a publication detailing its strategy for the Arctic. The focal points of the strategy are the implications of melting permafrost on geopolitical developments, biosecurity, digital connectivity, and a push for sustainable energy for the region. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Aditya Pareek discuss the strategy, its background and the opportunities it may contain for the EU to cooperate with India and Russia in the Arctic region.
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Link to sources mentioned in the episode:
- Full text of the EU Arctic strategy document
- Aditya Pareek and Ruturaj Gowaikar’s Opinion piece in HT
- CSIS report on the impact of climate change on Russia’s Arctic ambitions
4.CGTN/Xinhua article on losses to Russian infrastructure because of permafrost melting
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India is set to fortify rice distributed through the PDS (Public Distribution System) and mid-day meal programmes to alleviate malnutrition. Will fortification achieve its aims? What will be the unintended consequences of this move? Are there better ways to tackle malnutrition? Shambhavi Naik and Sarthak Pradhan try to unpack some aspects of this issue.
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Suggested readings:
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Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
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New study calls for restraint in ‘unnecessary’ food fortification
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How does digital activism work in China when the Internet is so heavily regulated? Netizens in China get creative when they have something to say online. Recent viral trends like "Lying Flat" and projects like "996ICU" are part of this creative tradition. In this episode, Ruturaj Gowaikar and Arjun Gargeyas join Megha Pardhi to discuss the nature of digital activism in China.Follow Ruturaj on Twitter @RuturajGowaikar Follow Megna on Twitter @pardhimegha2
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Conversations about the impact of Digital Communication Networks on public discourse tend to focus heavily on misinformation and disinformation. While these two terms are used interchangeably, Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth discuss why some researchers are calling for an expansion of the problem definition to look beyond the frame of mis - and - disinformation.
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Read MisDisMal-Information Edition 52 here.
Suggested Readings:
- Samuel Woolley's article - It’s Time to Think Beyond Disinformation and False News
- Renee DiResta's article - It’s Not Misinformation. It’s Amplified Propaganda
3.Ben Thompson's Stratechery post (paywall) - Facebook Files, Continued; Misinformation and Vaccinations; Fact-Checking and the Unknown
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How did a bean from West Asia become one of India's most popular morning drinks? It's a story of innovation, trade, capitalism, and media. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to food blogger Sujata Shukla about how coffee took root in South India.
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The recently released Global Hunger Index sparked discussion on the methodology used to arrive at the figures. What exactly is this index? What are the larger challenges India faces in tackling hunger? Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi try to unpack some aspects of this issue.Follow Apurva on Twitter @apurva__kr Follow Suman on Twitter @sujo2906 Read Apurva's Newsletter here: https://gentleleviathan.substack.com/p/dispatch-51-the-specter-of-south
Suggested Readings:
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/has-hunger-increased-in-india-101634579740013.html
- https://www.globalhungerindex.org/download/all.html
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Now that we have JAM, people want bread. Financial inclusion has been bandied about for decades with limited success but JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) brings new hope. Sridhar Krishna and Aarushi Kataria are working on a project at the Takshashila Institution on policy initiatives to help create 20 million jobs each year in India. In this episode, they talk about how access to credit is limiting growth. They discuss the RBI approach paper on the national policy for financial inclusion and the UNCTAD policy framework for improving access to finance. They explain why rural women are a good target segment alongside small and medium enterprises for credit access and offer ideas for bridging the digital divide in this episode.
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Suggested Readings:
- Global Financial Development Report – Banking regulation and supervision a decade after the global financial crisis 2019-2020
- The priority sector lending India needs, Janmajeya Sinha and Ruchin Goyal
- Giving credit where credit is due, Goldman Sachs Global Markets Institute
- Entrepreneurship policy framework and implementation guidance, UNCTAD
- Closing gender gaps in India – does increasing women’s access to finance help?, IMF working paper
- National strategy for financial inclusion – RBI approach paper
- The rural urban divide: why cash is still king in India’s rural regions, Amit Nigam
- Is Gramin Bank sustainable, Shahidur Khandkar, B.Khaliliy, Z.Khan
- Microcredit was a hugely hyped solution to global poverty. What happened? S.Wykstra
- What can India learn from Bangladesh’s microfinance institutions? Prasanna Mohanty
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The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facing trouble on more than one front. These include China’s frustration with the lack of progress on the economic projects, the emerging security threat from a resurgent Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, and the growing anti-China sentiment in Pakistan. How will these challenges impact their all-weather strategic partnership? Suyash Desai talks to Shrey Khanna.
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The use of Artificial Intelligence technologies is on a rise across the globe. Countries are increasingly demonstrating a keen interest in regulating their use, specifically the effects of such technologies on civic life. In this episode, Sapni G K and Megha Pardhi join Mihir Mahajan to look beyond the buzzwords and discuss regulatory initiatives that target the use of AI technologies.
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Read Sapni's and Mihir's article in the Diplomat here.
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The Quad grouping has launched several new initiatives over last few months. While this is an encouraging development, there are concerns that the grouping has way too many items on its plate. Which of these areas should the Quad prioritise and why? Listen in to Hayley Channer, Senior Policy Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre in conversation with Pranay Kotasthane to find out.
Hayley is the author of a new report titled Roadmap to Quad Success: Practical Recommendations for Action and Sustainability which provides a novel framework for Quad engagement.
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For further reading:
- Hayley Channer's report Roadmap to Quad Success: Practical Recommendations for Action and Sustainability
- Pranay's paper on the Quad semiconductor partnership
- Fact Sheet of the Quad Leaders' Summit in September 2021
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While semiconductor design has always been a strong suit for India, the extremely complicated manufacturing process of semiconductor chips has never taken off in the country. Should India stick to its strengths or go all in to create a state-of-the-art fabrication facility to compete on the global stage? Arjun Gargeyas talks to Pranay Kotasthane on India's potential foray into semiconductors manufacturing and why it may not matter in the long run.
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Read Arjun's and Pranay's article in CNN-News18 here.
Read Pranay's article in ISAS NUS here.
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‘Gastrodiplomacy' is a tool some states have used to promote themselves, a prominent example being Thailand. How effective have such food campaigns been? Ameera Rao and Priyal D'almeida discuss the effects of promoting gastrodiplomacy and its relevance in bolstering soft power today.
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Over the past few years, online fantasy sports in India have gone from being a rather shady area of niche interest to becoming ubiquitous, so much so that a fantasy sports platform was the title sponsor of IPL 2020. The industry holds significant economic promises, but its growth has been hindered by arbitrary bans in various Indian states. Karnataka became the latest Indian state to do so. So, what's next for the industry? Arjun Gargeyas speaks to Atish Padhy to discuss.
Click here to read Atish's article in the Hindustan Times analysing many of the themes covered in the podcast.
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With recent headlines warning of impending hostilities between Serbia and Kosovo, there is greater attention again on the proverbial powder keg of conflict in Eastern Europe. The EU and NATO have expanded their influence in the Balkans in recent decades. Turkey and Russia, the two nations with historically significant influence in the region, continue to hold their own too. However, is conflict a serious possibility? And if so, what could be the global ramifications of such a development? Listen in as Aditya Pareek talks to Serbian journalist and geopolitical analyst Nikola Mikovic.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly affected our lives in more ways than one. It has impacted our engagement with others and disrupted daily routines. Apart from this, “Fearodemic" or the shadow pandemic has been the biggest trigger for mental health issues during the pandemic. In this episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Apurva Kumar talk about the effects of the pandemic on mental health and recommend some possible policy interventions.
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COVID-19 and psychological distress: Lessons for India
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India’s Women Labor Force Participation Rate (WLFPR) rate is at an abysmal 21%. Why does this matter? What are the factors that are driving this trend? And what can be done to course-correct? Priti Kataria, Anupriya Mohta and Aarushi Kataria discuss all this and more.
Anurpriya Mohta has an academic background in business and marketing. Seeking to build a career in Marketing and Brand and Operations Consulting and promote sustainable growth of organisations, esp. in the social space.
Priti Kataria is the CHRO of Wipro’s iCore business. She leads an employee base of over 100k employees across 40 different countries with 37% gender diversity. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources from IIM Indore.
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Reading List
Beneria, L2003. Gender, Development and Globalisation. Economics As If All People Mattered. New York: Routledge (Book)
Women, Gender and Development Reader, Edited by Nalini Visvanathan, Lynn Duggan, Nan Wiegersma and Laurie Nisonoff (Book)
Words Matter: Gender, Jobs and Applicant Behavior (Ashoka University Economics Discussion Paper)
Women’s labour force participation in India: Why is it so low?(Doc - International Labour Organisation)
Having A Glass Ceiling To Break Through Is Privilege. Here’s Why. - Forbes article
World Development Report 2012: Gender Equality and Development
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The Wall Street Journal's Facebook Files and subsequent revelations made by the whistle-blower Frances Haugen have documented many online harms present on Facebook's various platforms based on its own internal research.
In this episode, Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to unpack the revelations and what a news cycle involving large technology companies looks like.
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Read Takshashila's Working Paper on Categorisation of Harms attributed to DCNs here.
Read the Facebook Files (paywall) here.
Read details about the whistleblower's complaint to the U.S. S.E.C here.
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Infrastructure projects and technology investments under BRI have led to a sustained expansion of China’s stake and presence across Africa. What is the aim of this engagement? Is there a larger power struggle between the West and China? Arjun Gargeyas talks to Ameera Rao about the possible implications of Chinese investments and influence in Africa.
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Firstpost - As China’s Belt and Road Initiative steams ahead in Africa, West plays catch up
Asia Times - India should cooperate with Africa in renewable energy
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The late 11th and early 12th centuries saw the origins of two remarkable religious traditions that have continued to survive to this day: Virashaivism and Srivaishnavism. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to history scholars Revanth Utkalam and Prathik Sudha Murali to understand how they engaged with state and social structures in the medieval period.
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September 2021 has been an important month for the future of the internet, in Russia and around the world. The Play Store and the App Store have bowed to pressure and removed a ‘smart voting’ app from Alexei Navalny's team just before the Russian elections. Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK about implications for global cyberspace going forward.
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After 50 days of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the situation remains tense. The ISI-imposed interim government is struggling to provide political stability even as the humanitarian crisis worsens. As the interests of regional powers come into conflict in Afghanistan, what is likely to happen next? Arjun Gargeyas joins Anand Arni and Shrey Khanna to discuss the prospects of peace and stability in Afghanistan.
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Check out our recent document on this topic: Taliban’s Afghanistan Takeover: Assessment of Regional Powers and Indian Interests.
Also, read Shrey’s article here: 2021 isn’t Pakistan’s 1971
Suggested reading:
RUSI’s recent report - Russia and Iran: Disappointed Friends of the Taliban?
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India's judicial system is in need for a whole host of reforms. However, one crucial aspect of this reform process should be the regulation of judicial data. This requires ensuring the right balance between transparency and privacy.
In this episode, Aakanksha Mishra and Siddharth Mandrekar Rao talk to Sarthak Pradhan, about the reasons and the mechanisms for regulating judicial data.
Aakanksha Mishra is a Research Associate with Daksh. She is a dual-qualified lawyer eligible to practice in India and New York. Siddharth Mandrekar Rao is a Research Associate with Daksh. At Daksh, his research focuses on political economy and the judiciary.
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The UK has released its first-ever National Space Strategy document, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing its space sector, its concerns about adversarial counter-space capabilities, and its desire for international collaboration towards mitigating in-orbit threats.
Aditya Ramanathan joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the document and think through what lessons it might hold for India.
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Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
UK’s National Space Strategy Document
Takshashila Issue Paper - India and the Artemis Accords
Takshashila Discussion Document – Space as a Geopolitical Environment
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Theyyam rituals in Kerala, performed annually by communities across the state, contain fascinating subaltern mythologies and musical practices passed down through centuries. Archaeologist and musician Aditya Mohanan joins Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss his latest research, an ethnomusicological study of Theyyam and its practitioners.
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Listen to Midhaven's album, "Of the Lotus and the Thunderbolt", here.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) have been used to detect, diagnose and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. One such approach was used by Greece to screen potential asymptomatic cases entering the country.
This machine-learning system has been described in the latest issue of Journal Nature (Efficient and targeted COVID-19 border testing via reinforcement learning). Priyal D'almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss how the system was employed successfully for screening, the potential challenges of using such technology, and whether India should employ such capabilities in the future.
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Many developed countries in Europe and Asia have an ageing population and a shortage of skilled people to fill vacancies in the workforce. India has a very young population with over 18 million people reaching the age of 18 each year. Can we find ways to encourage and facilitate the emigration of a few million people each year from India to fill the world’s vacancies? Listen to Sridhar Krishna and Aarushi Kataria from Takshashila Institution talk about the history of human migration, and the benefits and challenges of migration, while exploring some ideas for encouraging emigration out of India.
Suggested Readings:
International Migration Report
Migrants for Export by Robyn Magalit Rodiguez
Migrant Rights at Works by Laurie Berg
Migrants and City-Making by Ayse Caglar and Nine Glick Schiller
The Lost Workforce
Migration and Mental health edited by Dinesh Bhugra and Susham Gupta
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Concerns over waning immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants have convinced some countries to deploy booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The World Health Organization has strongly objected to rich states delivering boosters to their vaccinated populations when poor states don’t have enough vaccines for their first dose. The WHO had called for a moratorium on boosters until at least the end of September. As this moratorium comes to an end, countries have come up with guidelines to administer booster doses. Priyal D’almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the rationale behind booster shots, the guidelines governing them in different countries, and India’s stance.
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The new trilateral framework involving Australia, the UK and the US has caused some controversy and signalled a shift in the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. From France’s initial outrage and fiery remarks to the potential new nuclear submarines that Australia may field, the issue is complex. To unpack it all, Takshashila’s Aditya Pareek and Arjun Gargeyas join Professor Dr. Andrey Gubin from Russia’s Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok.
Check out our Op-Ed articles mentioned in the episode:
By Dr. Andrey Gubin and Aditya Pareek:
https://asiatimes.com/2021/09/aukus-a-game-of-musical-chairs-in-indo-pacific/
By Arjun Gargeyas:
https://asiatimes.com/2021/09/how-india-could-get-involved-in-new-aukus-alliance/
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The 16th century saw the emergence of famous Rajput aristocratic households such as the Sisodias of Mewar - but it also saw the career of remarkable military entrepreneurs from relatively humble backgrounds, such as Silhadi of Raisen. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan explore his career and that of his descendants, and what it tells us about the military labour market and state formation in early modern India.
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A government’s responsiveness to citizen’s preferences is dependent on a host of factors. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the dynamics between the three agents - politicians, bureaucrats, and citizens - and look at how these dynamics shape the government's delivery of goods and services to citizen’s preferences.
Check out the paper referred to in the podcast - https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/web.sas.upenn.edu/dist/7/228/files/2021/07/Gov_responsiveness__ARPS_final.pdf
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Biobanks, which are repositories of human biological materials, will shape the future of life science research. This means India needs laws to govern biobanks, that address issues like ethics, data protection, and consent. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik and Priyal D'almeida discuss the importance of biobanking, the regulations currently in place, and what India’s biobanking laws should look like.
Check out our issue brief on the subject: Issue Brief: Biobanking Policies in India.
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The Apple v Epic Games lawsuit recently culminated in a 185-page judgment that has implications for the future of in-app purchases on the App Store. While the 30% cut that Apple places on developers is going to stay, Apple is now not allowed to prohibit developers from including links, buttons, and calls to action in apps and metadata. Prateek Waghre talks to Sapni GK and Rohan Seth to examine the fine print.
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Over the last three months, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has appointed several new generals in the People’s Liberation Army. The head of the Western Theatre Command, which is responsible for India, has been changed four times in just the past year. Suyash Desai and Aditya Ramanathan discuss what’s driving these changes and what they might mean for India.
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The Tibetan Plateau is one of Asia's most important geopolitical regions, and it has shaped the history and culture of the continent in deep and abiding ways. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to researcher Shivam Bahuguna to understand the intricacies of medieval Tibet.
(Correction: The scholar mentioned by Shivam is Diane Weston, not Diane Watson).
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Minimum Support Prices have been integral to Indian agriculture for decades. Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss the hows and whys of MSPs with Takshashila's alumni Saurabh Karamchandani and Rakesh Kumar Yadav. The discussion traces the trajectory of the MSP regime from its origins to the multiple market failures it has caused.
This episode is based on Rakesh and Saurabh's blog post - The Unintended: How the MSP regime induces market failures in India.
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India needs to generate more than 20 million jobs every year to provide opportunities to its working population. However, even before the pandemic, it only produced somewhere between a million and 4.3 million jobs a year. One way to generate more jobs could be to build new cities, which need people to build and run them. In this episode, Sridhar Krishna and Aarushi Kataria talk about the origin of cities, how cities help create new jobs, and how new cities can be created.
Suggested readings:
Research by Prof. Raj Chetty (Harvard University) on Mobility and Cities
Cities and Zero Sum Games
How to build a city from scratch: the handy step-by-step DIY guide
How the unfinished city of Lavasa became a nightmare for Indian banks
Book - The New Geography of Jobs by Enrico Moretti
Book - Triumph of the City by Edward Glaeser
Podcast - Need Jobs? Build Cities.- Is Creating Additional State Capitals a Good Idea?
Podcast - India Works At Night
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With its chaotic exit from Afghanistan, the US finds itself in the same camp as the British in the early nineteenth century and the Soviets in the late twentieth century. The collapse of the US-backed government and the near-complete takeover by the Taliban has also created a vacuum of great power influence. What role can we expect Russia to play in Afghanistan in the near future? To discuss Moscow’s interests in Afghanistan, Aditya Pareek and Ruturaj Gowaikar speak to Ivan Klyszcz.
Ivan Klyszcz is a Junior Researcher at the University of Tartu in Estonia and Peace Fellow at the Åland Islands Peace Institute in Finland, his research focuses on the North Caucasus and Russia.
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The Climate Threat in the Indian OceanThe IPCC Report released in early August reveals the potential impact of climate change on the Indian Ocean region. Atish Padhy talks to Arjun Gargeyas about why the report ought to be a wake up call for collective action by states in the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Suggested readings:
- Arjun's Op-Ed in The Diplomat
- Effect of Climate Change on Indian Ocean livelihoods
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The Havana Syndrome was recently back in the news when US Vice President Kamala Harris had to postpone her flight to Hanoi due to suspected cases. The illness first came to prominence when CIA officers and State Department officials in Havana first reported experiencing symptoms like nausea, excruciating headaches and potential brain damage in 2016-17. In this episode, Ruturaj Gowaikar and Priyal D'Almeida discuss the suspected causes and possible reasons behind this phenomenon.
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Suggested book: "Havana Syndrome: Mass Psychogenic illness and real story behind embassy mystery and hysteria" by Robert E. Bartholomew and Robert W. Baloh (Here: https://www.amazon.in/Havana-Syndrome-Psychogenic-Illness-Hysteria/dp/3030407454)
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In recent times, there have been apprehensions about the future of democracy. In this episode, Apurva and Sarthak talk about the factors and circumstances that might breed support for democracies.
Click here to read the paper referred in the podcast
Suggested readings:
- Aisi Taisi Democracy
- Pew Research Centre report - Many Across the Globe Are Dissatisfied With How Democracy Is Working
- Freedom House report - Freedom in the World 2020 finds established democracies are in decline
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In a renewed antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has alleged that Facebook used anticompetitive acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp to further its monopoly power. It also alleges that Facebook unfairly blocked rivals from accessing its application programming interface, or API. Rohan Seth talks to Sapni G Krishna and Prateek Waghre about the lawsuit and what it could mean for Facebook.
Link to the paper by Prateek Waghre and Vishal Ramprasad:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-working-paper-governance-of-dcns-i-categorisation-of-harms/
Link to a previous episode talking about FTC’s suit against Facebook:
https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy-episode-list/2020/12/16/ep-477-is-the-ftc-suit-against-facebook-fair
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Trilateral engagement between Russia, India and Japan is emerging, with Pacific Russia and the Russian Far East at its centre. However, the agenda in discussions so far has been limited to trade issues. Aditya Pareek and Suyash Desai discuss an approach India could take to further its strategic goals by helping Russia and Japan fix their troubled relationship.
Links to Articles Mentioned in the Episode:
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Aditya Pareek’s Opinion piece in Hindustan Times arguing for India to mediate in Russia-Japan relations
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Ambassador Krishnan Srinivasan’s article in the Hindu
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Aditya Pareek’s Opinion piece in Asia Times discussing the Quasi Fisheries Trade War inflicted by China on Russia
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Every year, hundreds of clay sculptures of horses, cows, and bulls are dedicated across Tamil Nadu to the god Ayyanar. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to photographer and filmmaker Julie Wayne about the worship of this deity and what it tells us about local religions and transforming economies in rural Tamil Nadu.
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The first amendment of India’s Constitution allowed the right to freedom of speech and expression to be “reasonably restricted”. This amendment created a distinct space for the judiciary and the legislature to produce an ambiguous stream of interpretations to address the vagueness associated with terminologies such as ‘reasonable’, ‘in the interest of’, ‘public order’, ‘decency’, ‘morality’, ‘incitement’ etc.
Ratika Gaur and Apurva Kumar explore the possible reasons for this ambiguity. They also examine the immediate effects of this ambiguity on the reach and scope of Article 19(1)(a), which lays out the right to free speech. Finally, they consider possible solutions that can be achieved through creative policy interventions.
Ratika is a political scientist who has been researching freedom of speech and expression. She is an Assistant Professor at Miranda House and is also pursuing PGP at Takshashila.
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Jobs that are being created today are increasingly technical and tend to require some degree of specialised skill. Without these skills, even the ‘created’ jobs will remain vacant. It is estimated that over a million jobs are vacant in the Central Government and one of the biggest reasons for these vacancies is a skill shortage.
Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna propose that the sustainable way to create employment, and fill vacancies is by upskilling people through Career Impact Bonds (CIB).
Suggested reading:
The Career Impact Bond
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Trading in stocks, funds, cryptocurrency and other financial assets has been made super easy by smartphone-based apps. A dark side to this ease of use is that many users can make trades without understanding the associated risks and can end up losing money. User interaction design of such apps plays a big part in the user experience.
Mihir Mahajan talks to Anirudh Tagat and Saksham Singh to understand these issues and how responsible design practice and a robust regulatory framework can help protect investors while not impeding the investing opportunities enabled by smartphone apps.
Anirudh Tagat is a research author at the Department of Economics, Monk Prayogshala, Mumbai.
Saksham Singh is a researcher with the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. He is also a part of India’s Behavioural Insights Unit at the NITI Aayog.
Further Readings
- Anirudh and Saksham’s article in BloombergQuint
- Dark Patterns in User Experience
- Vivek Kaul in Mint on regulating newer forms of investing
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During the Cold War, the USSR was a pioneering space power, and its successor state the Russian Federation has inherited much of its grandeur and capabilities. In the early twenty-first century, the use of space has become vital for economies and militaries. To discuss the various strategic dimensions of Russian space power, Aditya Pareek joins Dmitry Stefanovich, a Research Fellow at the Center for International Security, Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations.
Stefanovich is also an expert with the Russian International Affairs Council and a non-resident Fellow with IFSH Hamburg. He is a leading international expert on global security, strategic stability, nuclear weapons, and the military applications of emerging technologies.
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Arjun Gargeyas, Research Analyst with Takshashila’s High-Tech Geopolitics programme, wrote an article about 5Gi, India’s domestic 5G standard. Using a unique feature called Low Mobility Large Cell (LMLC), which significantly enhances the signal transmission range of a base station for a service provider, 5Gi, attempts to address a crucial challenge to technology accessibility in India.But do the costs of a local standard in emerging technology outweigh the benefits? Is everyone in the country onboard with 5Gi? What challenges will the already floundering telecom industry in India face if 5Gi is made mandatory?
Atish Padhy talks to Arjun Gargeyas to answer these questions.
Further Readings:
- Arjun's Op-Ed in The Wire
- China Standards 2035 Project
- The Geopolitics of 5G
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to develop the ability to assess biological threats. India has mechanisms in place to monitor some health-related trends and biological events, but there exist several lacunae. A Takshashila Institution discussion document proposes the creation of an Indian National Epidemic Intelligence Service. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Shambhavi Naik discuss the role of such an organisation and how it would work.
Readings:
- Takshashila Discussion Document - A National Epidemic Intelligence Service for India
- Forbes article - CDC Infectious Disease Forecasting Center To Be Led By Veteran Scientists
- Ep. 568 - Digital Monitoring of Global Public Health
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As India races to vaccinate its population amid the COVID-19 pandemic, can it consider the use of mandates to ensure speedier and more comprehensive vaccinations? Arjun Gargeyas talks about the fascinating history of vaccine mandates and discusses the ways in which India can implement them in a manner that is viable and ethical.
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Since the early days of the pandemic, parents have been taking some comfort from the fact that SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to cause serious illness in children than it is in adults.
As India’s vaccination drive progresses, it has sparked a conversation about the issue of vaccinating children. Since children are legal minors, vaccination-related decisions will be taken by legal guardians/ parents. In this episode, Priyal D’almeida and Suman Joshi look at vaccination trials being conducted for children and the decisions that lie ahead for parents in India.
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From 160 years, the often forgotten medieval Kakatiya kingdom sprawled across modern Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Odisha and Karnataka. In its brief life, this extraordinary kingdom experimented with new forms of political organisation and warfighting, while commissioning architectural marvels.
Anirudh Kanisetti takes us through the birth of the Kakatiya dynasty, its extraordinary rise, and its violent fall.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Anirudh's collab with Shashanka Mouli on the Ramappa Temple here.
- Book - Precolonial India in Practice: Society, Region, and Identity in Medieval Andhra
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The arrival of the Portuguese and other European powers on India's shores profoundly impacted the subcontinent's militaries, polities, and societies - but also its food. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to food blogger Sujata Shukla about how the arrival of new crops from the Americas, often brought by Europeans, transformed Indian eating habits.
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According to the latest CMIE estimates, there has been a reverse migration of labour from the manufacturing sector to the agriculture sector due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The loss of jobs in small and medium manufacturing units have resulted in people going back to their farms and thus engaging in less productive employment.
In this episode, Suman Joshi and Apurva Kumar discuss the latest trend of reverse migration of labour in India.
Further Readings:
- Migration from factories to farms
- India's Labour Is Moving Back From Manufacturing To Farms
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The People’s Liberation Army is a unified organisation of China’s land, sea, and air forces. It is one of the largest military forces in the world and traces its roots back to 1927. The PLA celebrated its 94th anniversary on August 1, and now, under Xi Jinping, it has undertaken military reforms intended to make it fully informatised by 2035, and a ‘world-class’ force by 2049. Suyash Desai and Ameera Rao discuss the implications for India.
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A recent analysis by NPR comparing engagement-per-post between mainstream and conservative media outlets described 'outrage' as a business model. Books like The Outrage Industry and Angrynomics have explored some of the following themes that we can draw on.Is outrage a genre? What are its attributes? What roles do supply-side and demand-side incentives play? Prateek Waghre joins Rohan Seth to discuss.
NPR article - https://www.npr.org/2021/07/19/1013793067/outrage-as-a-business-model-how-ben-shapiro-is-using-facebook-to-build-an-empire
MisDisMal-Information edition on outrage: https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/outrage-against-the-machine-digital
MisDisMal-Information edition on the anatomy of online conflicts: https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/of-soscial-media-kindness-of-the
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The French Parliament has passed a bill that will increase the state’s power over mosques. President Emmanuel Macron argues the law will bolster the country’s secular values, but will it really work? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan talk to Professor Olivier Roy of the European University Institute about the law. As one of the world’s leading experts on political Islam, Roy explains why he believes most of the conventionally cited reasons for violent extremism are wrong and why France’s new law is unlikely to do much good.
Further reading:
- Roy’s essay on European jihadists
- Roy’s book on ISIS, titled - Jihad and death : The Global Appeal of Islamic State
This episode is part of the Takshashila India-France Dialogue.
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Semiconductors are central to our global economy. However, the supply chains that make them are fragile and not easy to change. Despite this, India needs to build a sophisticated semiconductor sector of its own. Aditya Pareek speaks to Samparna Tripathi, Amol Sarin, and Anup Rajput to discuss India’s challenges and opportunities.
Samparna works as a Product Marketing Specialist by day & a Public Policy Analyst by night. She is pursuing PGP in Public Policy here at Takshashila and has chosen Strengthening Semiconductors Ecosystem in India - as her capstone project.
Amol runs his own capital equipment business Conteknik Enterprise. Ex- GCPP alumni from Takshashila, he has worked earlier with Cypress Semiconductor where he was exposed to the semicon industry and its importance.
Anup is a co-founder of Envir AI. He worked on semiconductor design at Texas Instruments and has experience in applied Machine Learning (from large city scale designs to battery-less micro electronics)
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
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Takshashila Discussion SlideDoc - India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem: A SWOT Analysis
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The Case for a Quad Semiconductor Partnership
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Beyond Borders: The Global Semiconductor Value Chain
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The global semiconductor value chain: A technology primer for policymakers
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SIA Beyond Borders report
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Apple recently released a feature that will enable them to scan photos stored in iCloud to detect child abuse imagery. The move has sparked off a debate regarding privacy and about what ownership of devices means. Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre to discuss implications.
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We are pleased to invite you to participate in our BookLounge session, in which Nitin Pai will be in conversation with Madhav Godbole about the latter’s new book, India- A Federal Union of States. Date and Time: August 13, 6 PM IST. Registration link to the event is here:https://bit.ly/BookLounge12
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While the Pegasus spyware scandal has led to discussions in India on government surveillance and privacy, it is also important to take note of what this means for India's cyber defence capabilities. In this episode, Nitansha Bansal and Nitin Pai discuss what issues the Pegasus row has brought to light for India's defence strategists and policymakers.
Further readings:
- Technopolitik Newsletter
- Nitin Pai's article on Pegasus
We are pleased to invite you to participate in our BookLounge session, in which Nitin Pai will be in conversation with Madhav Godbole about the latter’s new book, India- A Federal Union of States. Date and Time: August 13, 6 PM IST. Registration link to the event is here:https://bit.ly/BookLounge12
If these All Things Policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's courses. Admissions are now open and the application deadline for our upcoming cohort is 28th August 2021.
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The socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased inequalities. In this episode, Sarthak talks to Takshahila's founders - the two N's, Narayan Ramachandran and Nitin Pai - about the disparities exacerbated by the pandemic and what can be done about it.
Click here to read Nitin's article on the challenge of post-pandemic inequalities
If these All Things Policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's courses. Admissions are now open and the application deadline for our upcoming cohort is 28th August 2021.Find out about our courses over here - https://bit.ly/ATP-GCPPFollow Sarthak Pradhan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/psarthak19?s=21
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The platform economy is restructuring jobs in the 21st century. In this episode, Sreelakshmi Ramachandran talks to Sarthak Pradhan on how India can leverage the platform economy to create jobs.
Sreelakshmi Ramachandran is a Research Manager and leads the Future of Work track at Ola Mobility Institute. She has a Master's in Development Studies from IIT Madras. She has recently co-authored a paper "Unlocking jobs in the platform economy"
Link to the paper - https://olawebcdn.com/ola-institute/OMI_Platform_Economy_Report.pdf
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Remains dating back to nearly 4000 years ago, at the site of Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, have revealed that the history of the Indian subcontinent in the Bronze Age is far more complex than imagined. From chariots to swords to coffins, these remains tell us that the people of Sinauli were a warlike, sophisticated culture - but who really were they, and how did they relate to the far better-known Harappans? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to archaeologist and history communicator Disha Ahluwalia, who worked on excavations in the region, to find out.
Follow Anirudh on Instagram: @aniryuddha, @connectedhistories
Follow Disha on Instagram: @dishaahluwalia, @confessionsofanarchaeologist
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The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in access to health care. Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi examine the contours of the Indian public health system in the light of a recently released Oxfam India report titled "Inequality Report 2021: India's Unequal Healthcare Story". In this episode, we examine some recommendations of the report.
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The attack on Merchant Vessel Mercer Street, allegedly by an Iranian drone, has been grabbing headlines. Beyond all the hype, drones have proven to be simple but effective tools in any country’s asymmetric arsenal. Whether state actors, irregulars, or something in between, drones have key advantages including deniability and standoff capabilities. Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the latest developments and some possible future trajectories for drones including autonomous systems.
Link to resources mentioned in the episode:
- Technopolitik Newsletter with Aditya Ramanathan’s section
- The article in Japanese Press discussing Russian Orlan - 10 UAVs that use off the shelf components, including Japanese engines without the OEM knowing about it
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Over the years, a number of harms have been attributed to Social Media platforms/messaging apps. Despite their high adoption over the last decade, estimates suggest that approximately 50% of the world's population do not use them yet. This implies that there is still significant headroom for adoption and therefore further amplification of the harms (and benefits) attributed.
In this episode, Prateek Waghre joins Rohan Seth to discuss a Takshashila Working Paper that defines Digital Communication Networks (DCNs) and categorizes the harms attributed to them as potential market failures, social problems, and cognitive biases.
Click here to read the paper
If these All Things Policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's courses. Admissions are now open and the application deadline for our upcoming cohort is 28th August 2021.Find out about our courses over here - https://bit.ly/ATP-GCPPFollow Rohan Seth on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thesethist?s=11
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Japan is a major pillar of the Indo-Pacific strategic vision and has a seat at the table when security in the region is discussed. However, Japan’s interests and anxieties vis a vis the Sea of Japan and Pacific Russia are rarely part of the discussion despite their implications on the Indo-Pacific. Aditya Pareek joins Yoshihiro Inaba to discuss Japan’s Self Defence Forces and the international law dimension to all parts of the Indo-Pacific.
Yoshihiro Inaba is a freelance writer living in Japan. He is particularly familiar with Japan's Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces. He currently writes for multiple Japanese military magazines as well as for Naval News, a France-based web media outlet. He is one of the few young military writers in Japan and is currently a student studying international law (especially self-defense and use of force) at a Japanese graduate school.
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What if the South Indian empire of Vijayanagara had won the fateful Battle of Talikota in 1565? The answer is more complex than we might think. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan explore the culture, society, and geopolitics of the Vijayanagara empire and its nayaka successors in search of answers.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Anirudh's alternate history exercise.
- Anirudh’s video on Talikota
- Season finale of Yuddha for a deep-dive into the last days of Vijayanagara
If these All Things Policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's courses. Admissions are now open and the application deadline for our upcoming cohort is 28th August 2021.
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Much of our online activity is mediated by algorithms. Whether we are shopping online, binge-watching TV shows, or scrolling through social media, algorithms watch over us and feed us what we see. Algorithmic content curation has associated accountability and ethical challenges that have no easy answers.
Mihir Mahajan joins Rohan Seth to talk about feed algorithms, how they work, and how technologists, regulators, and individual users can promote healthy information diets.
You can sign up for the GCPP (Tech and Policy) Programme here: https://bit.ly/ATP-GCPP
Links mentioned in the show:
- Why we need to audit algorithms (Article)
- WSJ video on TikTok's algorithm
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Recently Japan issued its 2021 Defense White Paper, which serves as a window into the priorities and activities of the Japanese Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces. This year the publication has garnered much more attention merely from its cover that indicates a more assertive posture. Aditya Pareek and Suyash Desai join Ameera Rao to discuss the publication in detail vis a vis Japan’s concerns about Russia, China, Taiwan, and the Indo-Pacific.
If these All Things Policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's courses. Admissions are now open and the application deadline for our upcoming cohort is 28th August 2021.Find out about our courses over here - https://bit.ly/ATP-GCPPFollow Aditya Pareek on Twitter- https://twitter.com/cabinmarine?s=21
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As the Delta variant spreads, there is fear of new mutations causing further waves of COVID-19. Genomic surveillance is key to identify and contain the spread of these new variants. In this episode, Shambhavi Naik, Ruturaj Gowaikar and Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida discuss India's genomic surveillance efforts and the ways in which it can increase its capacity to track new variants.Follow Ruturaj Gowaikar on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ruturajgowaikar?s=21
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What is the role of religion and caste in Indians’ lives? How do we think about our identity as Indians? What do our choices about how we worship, what we eat, and what we wear say about our identity? Pew Research Center conducted face-to-face interviews with 29,999 Indians across India to obtain answers to these questions and more.
In this episode, Neha Sahgal and Jonathan Evans from the Pew Research Center, and authors of the report “Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation” join Mihir Mahajan and Apurva Kumar to talk about their findings and help identify metaphors that describe contemporary India.
About the speakers: Neha Sahgal is associate director of research at Pew Research Center, specializing in international polling on religion. Sahgal is involved in all aspects of survey research, including designing the questionnaire, monitoring fieldwork, evaluating data quality, and analysing results. Jonathan Evans is a research associate at Pew Research Center, where he contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity.
Further readings:
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"Key findings about religion in India" by Jonathan Evans and Neha Sehgal
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Full report - "Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation"
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Survey questionnaire
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Pratap Bhanu Mehta's article on the survey
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Pratap Bhanu Mehta's article on the survey
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Bangladesh’s per capita GDP has been on a rise as it emerges as the garment factory of the world. Has Bangladesh defied the received wisdom that countries outside East-Asia and Europe can’t have an export-led growth? Sarthak Pradhan and Apurva Kumar discuss the new miracle economy of Bangladesh and the factors that contributed to its growth story.
Further readings:
- Noah Smith on Bangladesh’s industrial policy
- ADB’s report on Bangladesh’s export-led growth
- Arvind Subramanian on Bangladesh miracle
- Kaushik Basu on Bangladesh’s economic growth
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Only around 6% of Indians have been fully vaccinated. While there are supply-side constraints, demand-side bottlenecks such as vaccine hesitancy are a challenge. With a new virus variant hitting several countries, vaccine hesitancy in a vast country like India can reverse the gains made in the past few months. One of the factors that are driving vaccine hesitancy is incorrect information about the efficacy of vaccines and its side effects.Kamesh Shekar and Apurva Kumar discuss how mis/disinformation leads to vaccine hesitancy and what steps can be taken to address the problem.
Kamesh is a technology & policy researcher. He is currently pursuing his PGP in Public Policy at Takshashila Institution. His research interests are data protection, intermediary liability, issue of mis/disinformation on social media, AI in media, etc. You can read his work here- https://kameshsshekar.in/writing/Further readings:
- Takshashila blog post on tackling disinformation on vaccine hesitancy
- BBC article on fake news
- India Spend article on how health workers are fighting vaccine hesitancy
- The Wire article on vaccine hesitancy in India
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Over the last 10 years, the optimism surrounding social media platforms has given way to skepticism and concerns about their impact on democracy. In this episode, Nitansha Bansal and Prateek Waghre discuss some of the defining characteristics of social media and digital communication networks, and how they can affect strong or weak, liberal or authoritarian regimes.
Further readings:
- Technopolitik #4
- The Political Effects of Social Media Platforms on Different Regime Types
- MisDisMal-Information Newsletter
Follow Nitansha Bansal on Twitter - https://twitter.com/NitanshaBansal?s=20
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China has reportedly begun the construction of more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) in a desert near the northwest city of Yumen. Pranav Satyanath and Suyash Desai join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what this development means for China's evolving nuclear strategy, and the US-China and Sino-Indian nuclear dyads.
Pranav Satyanath is a researcher and foreign policy analyst focusing on arms control, nuclear strategy and space policy issues.
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Royal men and their conquests dominate our imagination of medieval India - but they are merely one part of an enormously diverse and complex group of societies. Medieval Kashmir offers fascinating examples of how women could rise to power and rule as successfully as any man. From women's erasure in history-writing to the legacy of the queens of medieval Kashmir, academic and author Dr Devika Rangachari joins Anirudh Kanisetii for a fascinating discussion on women in the making of Indian history.
You can buy From Obscurity to Light here: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B085RB5BRR/You can buy Queen of Ice here: https://www.amazon.in/Queen-Ice-Devika-Rangachari/dp/9383331186/You can follow Anirudh Kanisetti on Twitter @AKanisetti, or on Instagram @aniryuddha, @connectedhistories.
You can follow Dr Devika Rangachari on Facebook and Instagram @devikarangachari.
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The Constitution of India forms the basis of the republic and influences all aspects of our lives. But is it really that powerful? Suman Joshi and Apurva Kumar talk about the role common citizens played in building constitutional values through the years.This discussion is premised on Rohit De's book, A People's Constitution, in which the author challenges the notion that the constitution was a document created by the elites and for the elites.
Further readings:
- What is constitutional morality? By Pratap Bhanu Mehta
- Rohit De - Law and Life in India
- Two cases from the book, Hanif Quereshi vs state of Bihar and Pesikaka vs state of Bombay
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The Chinese state is cracking down on the ‘barbaric growth’ of its tech companies. Twenty-five apps from Chinese tech giant Didi were removed from Chinese app stores last week. Rohan Seth talks to Manoj Kewalramani to understand what’s driving this dramatic move by China’s authorities.
Link to Manoj’s book:
https://www.amazon.in/Smokeless-War-Chinas-Geopolitical-Dominance/dp/9354350941/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=smokeless+war&qid=1626099778&sr=8-1
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Humans have always been fascinated by the Moon, but have never managed to agree on a common set of rules governing our activities on the lunar surface. As outer space becomes increasingly commercialized, competitive, and contested, the US is pushing for the Artemis Accords, a series of bilateral agreements, meant to lay down rules for lunar activity. While Russia and China have publicly expressed their skepticism, India is yet to take a stand on signing the Accords.
Nitansha Bansal, Aditya Ramanathan and Aditya Pareek discuss the advantages and drawbacks of the Accords and examine the choices that lie ahead for India.
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India has ambitious plans for setting up theatre commands for its armed forces. These are expected to facilitate better planning and unified military response to any future contingency. But, are these theatre commands really necessary?In this episode, Nitin Pai discusses this with three former decorated officers from India's armed forces, Lt. General Prakash Menon, Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, and Air Marshal Anil Chopra.Follow Nitin Pai on Twitter - https://twitter.com/acorn?s=21
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Christianity in India is as diverse and complicated as anything else in the subcontinent. Though the story of the Portuguese and the Goan Inquisition might dominate airwaves today, the history of Catholicism in Tamil Nadu offers fascinating examples of local Indian beliefs evolving in continuity with the veneration of Catholic saints. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to independent researcher Vivek Joseph to learn about the peoples and practices involved in these connected dynamics.Follow Anirudh Kanisetti on Twitter - https://twitter.com/akanisetti?s=21
Follow Anirudh on Instagram: @aniryuddha, @connectedhistoriesFollow Vivek on Instagram: @vivekjoseph__
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The Chinese Communist Party celebrated its centenary this month. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss the big ideas and major themes of the build-up to the celebrations and the challenges that the party faces in the future.Follow Manoj Kewalramani on Twitter -
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How does the Constitution of India codify democratic principles? Why does it see an overarching role for a centralized state? How does it address the issue of representation? In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the motivations and intentions of the framers of India's constitution.This episode is based on the book - India's Founding Moment: The Constitution of a Most Surprising Democracy by Madhav Khosla (https://www.amazon.in/Indias-Founding-Moment-Constitution-Surprising/dp/0674247981)
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On 23 June, news emerged that Russian forces had fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path of Royal Navy’s HMS Defender. Russia alleged the British warship was intruding in its territorial waters in the black sea. However, the UK has denied this and downplayed the incident. Dr. Andrey Gubin joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the event and some broader themes in Russia’s military affairs and international relations.Dr. Gubin is currently an Associate Professor at the Oriental Studies Institute, Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok, Russia). He is an expert on Russian foreign policy towards Asia-Pacific, regional conflicts, and International Military cooperation.
Link to Dr. Gubin's article - https://valdaiclub.com/a/highlights/were-shots-fired-similarities-and-differences/
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US’ Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA) is the progenitor of many technologies which are synonymous to modern life today. Several countries including India strive to duplicate DARPA and its success in their own respective defence R&D ecosystem. None have been successful due to various policy, funding and structural reasons. Aditya Pareek joins Pranay Kotasthane to discuss the various issues around the Indian defence R&D space and what we can learn from the DARPA model.
Link to the Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The case for nurturing military scientists in the Indian Army by Lt. Col. Vivek Gopal
- Study of the US DARPA Model and its Applicability to the Indian Defence Research and Development System by Bikramdeep Singh
- A Rare Earths Strategy for India Discussion Document by Takshashila Institution
- Weapons of Mass Distortion by Marina Favrov
- The Shock of the old by David Edgerton
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The animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry has seen unprecedented growth and has immense potential in creating jobs and economic opportunities. In this episode, Biren Ghose talks to Sarthak Pradhan about the need for a policy to enable this sector to thrive in the coming years.Biren Ghose is the Vice Chairman at CII National Media & Entertainment Committee and is Country Head at Technicolor India.
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China's growing technology prowess has led many countries to rollout old-style industrial policies of their own. What is the likelihood these measures will succeed? Is there a way beyond subsidies? And does the notion of indigenizing high-tech supply chains even make sense? Aditya Ramanathan and Pranay Kotasthane discuss.Further reading:
Technopolitik newsletter #3 - https://hightechir.substack.com/p/3-of-myths-and-delusionshttps://itif.org/publications/2020/09/17/allied-approach-semiconductor-leadership , Stephen Ezell, ITIF
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Over the last decade, India has been facing a flurry of cyber attacks targeted at critical infrastructure sectors for reasons such as espionage or information theft among others. However, information around cyberspace, its definition, and policies remain unclear. It is high time this changes, in the face of increased vulnerability to risks. Ameera Rao joins Lt. Gen Prakash Menon to discuss.Read Lt. Gen Prakash Menon's article here -
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On 21 June, The Department of Consumer Affairs invited comments on draft amendments to the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020. Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth join Prateek Waghre to unpack the changes proposed and the impact they might have on India’s e-commerce industry.Links:
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This month marked the first anniversary of the Galwan Valley clash between China and India, which resulted in the deaths of 20 Indians and at least four PLA soldiers. Even after 13 months of friction, the two sides have only disengaged at Galwan and Pangong Tso. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Ameera Rao to discuss the possible Chinese motivations and India's response.Follow Manoj Kewalramani on Twitter -
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At its peak, the Harappan culture was the powerhouse of the Bronze Age world. It stretched from the lush meadows of Punjab to the salt flats of Kutch and the deserts of Sindh, its sway extending over nearly 40% of the human population of the time. What do excavations really tell us about the nature of this unique culture? And what does it have to do with the so-called Sarasvati River, known today as the Ghaggar-Hakra? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to archaeologist and history communicator Disha Ahluwalia, who is conducting a study of the region, to find out.Follow Anirudh on Instagram: @aniryuddha, @connectedhistories
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Over time, the proportion of children getting enrolled in schools has increased. But the quality of learning remains a concern. In this episode, Devang Bhandari and Aanchal Govindani talk to Sarthak Pradhan and suggest some measures to improve learning outcomes. The discussion revolves around ideas to improve teacher performance and teaching methodology.Aanchal is a marketing communications professional. She has worked across mass media, IT, education, pharmaceutical, and healthcare in private and public sector organisations.
Devang is a deal advisory professional. He also leads corporate citizenship for KPMG Global Services and has been working with impact enterprises in education, skill, and rural development.Both Aanchal and Devang are current students of Takshashila's Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy.Follow Devang Bhadri on Twitter - https://twitter.com/rinksdev?s=21Follow Sarthak Pradhan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/psarthak19?s=21You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app
In May, US President Joe Biden ordered an intelligence probe into the origins of the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2. Suspicions that the virus potentially leaked from a lab in Wuhan could have consequences for China. But countries must focus on a science-based investigation rather than politicizing the issue. What is the best way to get closer to the truth? And what should be India's stance? Lt. Gen Prakash Menon discusses with Ameera Rao.Read Lt. Gen Prakash Menon’s article over here - https://theprint.in/opinion/high-time-indian-foreign-policy-jettisons-dont-annoy-china-notion/677070/?amp
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Even as platforms struggle to balance their roles as both reluctant arbiters of truth and protectors of speech, the concentration of power in their hands concerns many scholars. Some proposals aim to strike a balance between competition and free speech by unbundling functions and features on social media platforms. Prateek Waghre and Atish Padhy join Rohan Seth to discuss these proposals and how they might work.Links mentioned in the episode:
https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/of-unbundling-by-different-nameshttps://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/2019/05/platform-content-regulation-–-some-models-and-their-problemshttps://knightcolumbia.org/content/protocols-not-platforms-a-technological-approach-to-free-speechhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/social-media-competitive-compatibilityhttps://cyber.fsi.stanford.edu/publication/report-working-group-platform-scaleFollow Rohan Seth on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thesethist?s=11
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The Government of Odisha launched KALIA or Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation in December 2018 to provide financial assistance to its agricultural workforce. It intends to benefit the state's small and marginal farmers and its sharecroppers, tenant farmers, and landless agricultural households. In this episode, Shilpa Kumar talks to Sarthak Pradhan about the policy thinking behind KALIA, as well as it's design and implementation.Shilpa is a partner with Omidyar Network India. Her team has been working with Samagra Governance and the Government of Odisha to document the KALIA scheme.
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Historical fiction can be a powerful tool to explore the individual people who have shaped our pasts. But why has it not caught on in India? What comprises good historical fiction, and what does it teach us about history and how we see it? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to journalist and author Rajat Ubhaykar, author of Truck De India!: A Hitchhiker's Guide to Hindustan, about some of the most exciting and thought-provoking historical fiction they've read and the difficult themes that these books explore.You can buy Truck De India here:
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Nearly 60% of the price you pay for petrol goes to the Union and State Governments as taxes. As petrol prices hover around Rs. 100 per litre in many cities, there is a call for bringing petrol under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the potential benefits of this and how it can be achieved.Follow Anupam Manur on Twitter - https://twitter.com/anupammanur?s=11
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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference was held earlier this month and had some interesting implications for both privacy and how the company is going to operate globally. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Rohan Seth to consider what this might mean for crucial markets like India and China.Links mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.amazon.in/Hatching-Twitter-Story-Friendship-Betrayal/dp/1591847087/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hatching+twitter&qid=1623754553&sr=8-1https://amzn.to/3gopUvGFollow Rohan Seth on Twitter -
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The number of influence operations being discovered on social media platforms continues to rise sharply. As attention turns to the Indian subcontinent, Manoj Kewalramani and Prateek Waghre discuss how their effectiveness is measured and how platforms respond.Links:
https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/of-the-many-influences-of-influencehttps://carnegieendowment.org/2021/04/01/how-social-media-platforms-community-standards-address-influence-operations-pub-84201https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/01/25/platform-interventions-how-social-media-counters-influence-operations-pub-83698You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app
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India's states have often followed very different trajectories. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the performance of some states, their capacity for governance, and the challenges they face.This episode is based on the book "Despite the State: Why India Lets Its People Down and how They Cope" by M. Rajshekhar -
https://www.amazon.in/Despite-State-India-Lets-People/dp/8194879019
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What makes a continent? Is it the tectonics of plates? Is it geographical boundaries? Is it population? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to educator and history communicator Arjunan Ullas about the fascinating politics of the naming of continents, from the fictional lost continent of Kumari Kandam in the Indian Ocean to Russian claims that Europe is a subcontinentFollow Anirudh on Instagram: @aniryuddha, @connectedhistories
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As the world continues its vaccination drive, countries like India and South Africa have been calling for an intellectual property waiver to make vaccine manufacturing easier. This has led to a heated discussion on the purpose of intellectual property rights and whether they serve as an incentive or roadblock in such times.Rohan Seth talks about the issues involved here to Megha Guruprasad, an IPR lawyer and currently a student in the GCPP (Tech and Policy) program at Takshashila.Follow Rohan Seth on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thesethist?s=11
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The COVID-19 pandemic in India has savagely illustrated the need to develop institutional wherewithal to prepare for future health crises. Lt Gen Prakash Menon discusses with Ameera Rao.Check out Lt Gen Prakash Menon’s article in Deccan Herald -
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/comment/preparing-for-the-waves-992843.htmlFollow Gen Prakash Menon on Twitter :
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Antitrust investigations and lawsuits against Google continue to gather steam around the world. In this episode, Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre join Anupam Manur to discuss recent developments in France, Germany, and the US and Google’s dominance in online advertising markets.Follow Rohan Seth on Twitter -
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https://twitter.com/prateekwaghre?s=11Follow Anupam Manur on Twitter - https://twitter.com/anupammanur?s=11Links mentioned in the episode:Dina Srinvasan’s paper: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3500919Tim Hwang’s book: https://www.amazon.in/Subprime-Attention-Crisis-Advertising-Originals/dp/0374538654You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app
SWIFT is the primary electronic fund transfer mechanism for the international banking system. Some in IR academia circles see the prospects of Russia being cut off from SWIFT as a new proverbial financial iron curtain descending upon the world. Aditya Pareek joins Anupam Manur to discuss.Follow Anupam Manur on Twitter :
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The roots of the present tensions between India and China can be traced back to the years soon after the two emerged as modern nation-states. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to AS Bhasin about his new book Nehru, Tibet and China to understand the challenges, limitations and failures of Indian diplomacy that led to the 1962 war.
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The Indian government has reconstituted an Empowered Group on vaccination and vaccine procurement. Ameera Rao and Shambhavi Naik examine the key decisions the EG needs to take in the race to vaccinate Indians.
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In the years after independence, a handful of extraordinary visionaries laid the foundations for Indian science in fields ranging from space exploration to chemistry and biology. Journalist Hari Pulakkat talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Aditya Pareek about his new book, Space. Life. Matter., which chronicles the work of India's space pioneers.
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Whatsapp and Facebook have filed a petition against the Union Government challenging the traceability requirements in the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code notified on February 25, 2021. Suchir Kalra and Atish Padhy join Prateek Waghre to discuss the possible outcomes and their consequences on the market.
Link to the document: (https://takshashila.org.in/economic-implications-of-whatsapps-lawsuit-against-the-government-of-india/)
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The Communist Party of China is preparing to mark its centenary on July 1. Leading up to this, there have been a number of campaigns to shape the Party’s narrative on history, politics and ideology. Manoj Kewalramani tells Aditya Pareek what these tell us about the state of Chinese politics and Xi Jinping’s grip on power.
Links mentioned in the episode:1. Eye on China Newsletter: (https://twitter.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=197c284027bad313046b0e56f&id=84c4668860)
2. Tracking People's Daily: (https://manoj3c2.substack.com/)
3. China's New Red Guards by Jude Blanchette (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/chinas-new-red-guards-9780190605841?cc=in&lang=en&)
4. Tiananmen Square by Amb. Vijay Gokhale (https://harpercollins.co.in/product/tiananmen-square/)
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As Israelis and Palestinians clash violently, are there lessons for India dealing with its own challenges? Is there a viable ‘Israeli Model’ of national security that India can adopt?. In a conversation with Ameera Rao, Pranay Kotasthane argues that Israel's experience has little to offer India and that seeking to emulate Israel's approach to strategic challenges may not help.
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Local legends from across Southern India reveal a great deal about the complex and syncretic histories of the region. These range from Catholic goddesses who are considered the siblings of the Tamil heroine Kannagi, to legends of the Deccan god Mallanna visiting Mecca. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to independent researcher Vivek Joseph to unravel this tapestry of stories and what they tell us about the interactions between religions and social groups.
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The US and the UK have a long tradition of security cooperation against common adversaries. During the Cold War, the UK was a junior partner under the US security umbrella.
However, with Brexit, Russian actions, and the rise of China, the two traditional allies are finding that some of their interests diverge. How will they manage their differences? Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
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Since its inception, the Facebook Oversight Board has been swamped with controversy, with some believing that the board is a useful mechanism for holding Facebook’s content moderation accountable, while others claiming that it is a PR tool for legitimizing Facebook’s arbitrary decisions. In its short life cycle so far, the board has made some remarkable decisions which include the indefinite ban of former US President Donald Trump and two cases involving the freedom of expression of religious minorities in India.
Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth join Atish Padhy to discuss these cases and tackle the larger fault lines that have come to define content moderation and the role of the oversight board.
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Since independence, there has been a healthy distance maintained between the armed forces and civilian institutions. But the civil-military relationship in India is slowly changing. Can the armed forces maintain their independence? Lt General Menon talks to Ameera Rao.
Read Lt Gen Prakash Menon’s recent article here:https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-military-is-apolitical-but-hold-up-the-mirror-before-it-starts-fraying/655947/
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Around the turn of the first millennium CE, intrepid sailors made one of the most important discoveries in human history: the Southwest Monsoon, which could take them across the Indian Ocean. Within a century, trade across the Indian Ocean world, and especially from the Roman Empire to Southern India, exploded, and the vast landmass of Afro-Eurasia began to display forms of early globalisation. Archaeologist and musician Aditya Mohanan joins Anirudh Kanisetti to explore the literary and archaeological evidence from Kerala and Tamil Nadu and what they tell us about the globe-spanning networks of the great port of Muziris/Pattinam.
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As calls for a thorough investigation into the origins of SARS-CoV-2 re-emerge, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss how novel viruses emerge, the trade-offs of an investigation and the next steps India should take.
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In October 2017, Xi Jinping declared that China had entered a new era. Since then, there has been much talk about China coming up with a "new development concept" and a "new development pattern." But what does this mean in practical terms? Listen to this conversation between Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani as they unpack the jargon to discuss China's development strategy.
Read:
Secret Codes of Political Propaganda: The Unknown System of Writing Teams by Wen-Hsuan Tsai and Peng-Hsiang Kao (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/china-quarterly/article/abs/secret-codes-of-political-propaganda-the-unknown-system-of-writing-teams/9EC7B6A1395A69941B8E55D449F25C69)
Eye on China:https://manojkewalramani.substack.com/p/pandemic-narratives-xis-development
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Northern Ireland has been a deeply divided place with sectarian conflict, political strife and bloodshed. Now the British government and the Unionist may be at loggerheads again due to the Irish Sea Border and Northern Ireland Protocol following Brexit. Ameera Rao joins Aditya Pareek to discuss.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Aaron Edward’s Books:UVF Behind the Maskhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34437920-uvf
Agents of Influencehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53200464-agents-of-influence
Hunger (2008)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0986233/
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The People’s Republic of China disclosed its latest population figures after it conducted the once-in-a-decade census in 2020. The census indicates a fall in China’s birth rate for a fourth consecutive year as well as its shrinking working population. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss what these trends mean for China's society, its economy, and its future.
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India’s armed forces have provided an ideal example of a military staying away from the corridor of politics. While the armed forces must absolutely stay away from civilian affairs, Lt. General Prakash Menon argues it is perhaps time for India to have a defence minister with a military background. Ameera Rao joins Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Ruturaj Gowaikar to discuss how this could work.Lt. General Menon’s column:https://theprint.in/opinion/a-defence-minister-with-military-background-a-risk-india-needs-to-take/651599/
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Truckers are the unsung heroes of the Indian economy, working gruelling hours and spending weeks at a time travelling the country's vast highways. And yet most of us know very little about their lives and stories. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to journalist and author Rajat Ubhaykar, author of Truck De India!: A Hitchhiker's guide to Hindustan, about his months spent travelling the country with truckers and what it taught him about India, their journeys, and the policy challenges that these transporters face.
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Finland has come out with its first ever public military intelligence review. The document comes after Finland put in place legislation that provides civilian oversight over military intelligence activity. The review identifies Finland’s primary concern as Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea but acknowledges its interests are global. Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to talk about Finland’s approach to great powers and changing geopolitics.
Link to Finnish Military Intelligence Review 2021 document:https://puolustusvoimat.fi/documents/1948673/74055459/PV_sotilastiedustelu_raportti_www_ENG.pdf/2ffb6a29-cabd-b852-7ba0-83892580c632/PV_sotilastiedustelu_raportti_www_ENG.pdf?t=1620281555293
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China has reinvigorated its Health Silk Road (HSR) during the ongoing pandemic, with the country’s leadership promoting it as essential to building a “global community of common destiny”.
Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss the drivers of China’s HSR and the implications it will have on the geopolitics of the subcontinent.
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Liberty is dependent on two components: the state and society. But neither can ensure liberty by itself. In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the book "The Narrow Corridor", which examines the specific state-society dynamics needed for liberty to flourish.
Link to the book - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/555400/the-narrow-corridor-by-daron-acemoglu-and-james-a-robinson/
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An undiplomatic tweet by the foreign minister of the Philippines brought to light the regular forays of Chinese vessels into contested waters in the South China Sea. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Ruturaj Gowaikar to examine the events leading up to the minister’s outburst and place it in the context of the rise of China’s Maritime Militia and Philippines’ relations with China and the United States.
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Public health-related events can have local origins but if not contained can have global implications. There are a small handful of organizations that monitor such events around the world. Shambhavi Naik and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the origins of these organizations, how they function, and why they were not enough to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Russia’s relations with Western states receive a great deal of attention but its eastern frontiers are as consequential. Professor Artyom Lukin of Vladivostok's Far Eastern Federal University joins Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss Russia’s geopolitical ambitions in this sparsely populated region and how they could impact both East Asian states and the Arctic region.
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How does France view its relationship with the world’s oceans? And how does that shape maritime cooperation with India? In this episode, Dr Virginie Saliou, Research Professor at France’s naval school, discusses her country’s unique approach to maritime affairs, its enduring presence in the Indian Ocean, and shared goals with India.
This episode is part of the Takshashila India-France dialogue, which will involve online events and podcasts exploring various facets of the strategic relationship between India and France.
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Joe Biden’s victory in the US Presidential election in November 2020 led to much debate about the future of American engagement in the Indo-Pacific. However, the first 100 days of his administration indicate strategic continuity with some key adjustments. Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan talk to Suyash Desai about Biden's approach to the Indo-Pacific and the opportunities and challenges it presents for India.
Link to the document:https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-examining-bidens-evolving-indo-pacific-policy/
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The recent deadly ambush of CRPF personnel by Naxals in Chhattisgarh came even as a former DGP alleged corruption by a senior member of the Maharashtra government. Do the challenges faced by India’s police and paramilitary forces have their roots in politicisation? If so, how can this problem be tackled? Ameera Rao discusses with Lt. Gen Prakash Menon and Ruturaj Gowaikar.Read Lt Gen Prakash Menon's recent article in ThePrint on politicisation of police forces:https://theprint.in/opinion/time-to-depoliticise-indian-police-it-can-be-modis-sudarshan-chakra/642317/You can follow Lt. Gen. Prakash on twitter: @prakashmenon51 (https://twitter.com/prakashmenon51)
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There are laws to govern almost every aspect of our lives but finding out what they are can be a challenge. One solution would be to create a single source for laws. In this episode, P R Sandhya of DAKSH talks to Takshashila's Sarthak Pradhan about the idea of “a single source for laws” and how it can be designed.P R Sandhya is a Senior Research Fellow at DAKSH. Recently she has authored a paper "Single Source for Laws". She is a graduate of ILS Law College and University College London. DAKSH is a civil society organisation that undertakes research and activities to promote accountability and better governance in India.
Link to the paper - https://dakshindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FINAL-Daksh-Paper-March-3-.pdfYou can follow Sarthak on twitter: @PSarthak19(https://twitter.com/PSarthak19)You can follow Sandhya on twitter: @legallethargy(https://twitter.com/legallethargy)
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The recent military build-up on the Russia-Ukraine border has reignited the debate on Russian active measures and subversion. It is no secret that the US and NATO also engage in subversion tactics and measures short of war, to achieve their geopolitical goals. Ruturaj Gowaikar joins Aditya Pareek for a discussion on Russian and Western Active Measures.
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
1) Free Russia Forum’s Putin’s List - https://www.spisok-putina.org/en/personas/
2) Michale Koffmann’s 2018 analysis -https://russianmilitaryanalysis.wordpress.com/2018/12/26/is-a-russian-military-operation-against-ukraine-likely-in-the-near-future/
3) Mark Galeotti’s in Moscow’s Shadow and “we need to talk about Putin” book -https://inmoscowsshadows.wordpress.com/https://www.penguin.com.au/books/we-need-to-talk-about-putin-9781529103595
4) Mikhail Zygar’s All the Kremlin’s Men - https://www.coleurope.eu/all-kremlins-men
5)Meduza English -Meduza.io/en
6) Kevin Rothrock’s podcast -https://www.buzzsprout.com/1108964
7)
Rpolitik by Tatiana Stanovaya -https://www.rpolitik.com8) NYU Study on reception and impact of Russian propaganda -
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/04/03/when-does-russian-propaganda-work-and-when-does-it-backfire-heres-what-we-found/
9) Commentary published by Leonid Kovachich, Andrei Kolesnikov examining if Russia is copying China’s digital-authoritarianism -https://carnegie.ru/2021/04/21/digital-authoritarianism-with-russian-characteristics-pub-84346You can follow Aditya Pareek on twitter: @CabinMarine (https://twitter.com/CabinMarine)
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A voluntary disclosure by Twitter revealed that it had been directed to restrict/remove posts critical of India's COVID-19 response. The Union government later confirmed that it had also directed Facebook and Instagram to take action on content that "spread fake or misleading information". How social media platforms respond in India has been termed as one of the defining battles for free speech on the Internet. Manoj Kewalramani and Prateek Waghre discuss what this means for the information ecosystem in India.Links:
- https://www.medianama.com/2021/04/223-twitter-mp-minister-censor/-https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/govt-orders-removal-of-posts-on-covid-19-terms-it-inflammatory-content-101619289601923.html-https://twitter.com/prateekwaghre/status/1386251363055665161You can follow Manoj on twitter: @theChinaDude(https://twitter.com/theChinaDude)
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In September 2020, a multi-disciplinary team at Takshashila came out with a policy proposal to vaccinate 80% of India's population by December 2021. Seven months down the line, co-authors Shambhavi Naik, Mihir Mahajan, and Pranay Kotasthane reflect on the government's vaccine deployment strategy and compare it with Takshashila's recommendations. They also discuss ways to accelerate vaccination going forward.
If these policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. Applications for the monsoon cohort close soon. You can check out our courses here.
Read more:
A COVID-19 vaccine deployment strategy for India. Takshashila Discussion SlideDoc, September 2020 - https://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-Vaccine-Strategy-for-India_TDD_SN-et-al_04092020.pdf
A COVID-19 vaccine deployment strategy for India. Indian Public Policy Review, Vol 1 No 2, pg 42-58 - https://ippr.in/index.php/ippr/article/view/20/11
You can follow Shambhavi Naik on Twitter: @TheNaikMic
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You can follow Pranay Kotasthane on Twitter: @pranaykotas
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The PLA Navy is now the world's largest in terms of pure numbers. While some of China's rivals enjoy advantages in terms of technology, overseas bases and expeditionary capabilities, this edge may not last for long. Aditya Pareek joins Suyash Desai and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.If these policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. Applications for the monsoon cohort close soon. You can check out our courses here - www.takshashila.org.in/coursesYou can follow Aditya Pareek on Twitter: @CabinMarineYou can follow Suyash Desai on Twitter: @Suyash_DesaiYou can follow Aditya Ramanathan on Twitter: @adityascripts You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app
As urgent requests for convalescent plasma, Remdesivir and Tocilizumab increase, Ruturaj Gowaikar and Shambhavi Naik discuss the application of these therapeutics and the unnecessary shortage caused by poor public engagement over their utility.
If these policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. Applications for the monsoon cohort close soon. You can check out our courses here - www.takshashila.org.in/courses
You can follow Ruturaj Gowaikar on Twitter: @RuturajGowaikar
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The Indian government is reportedly planning to hike the FDI limit in the pension sector from 49% to 74%. A bill to this effect is expected to be tabled in Parliament during the next session. Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Anupam Manur about the implications of this planned decision.
If these policy conversations interest you, consider applying for Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy. Applications for the monsoon cohort close soon. You can check out our courses here - www.takshashila.org.in/courses
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A new strategy document outlines the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard's joint vision for winning the contemporary great power competition. Titled Advantage at Sea, the document details actions that are needed to enhance US naval power, deepen cooperation with allies, and pursue the modernisation of America's naval force. Ameera Rao joins Aditya Pareek for a brief on the concepts the document highlights.
Links to the resources mentioned in the episode:
Advantage at Sea, the US Tri-Service Naval Strategy Document: https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/16/2002553074/-1/-1/0/TRISERVICESTRATEGY.PDF
Congressional Research Service Assessment of Chinese Naval Modernisation: https://fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33153.pdf
To Provide and Maintain a Navy by Capt. (Dr.) Henry J Hendrix(Retd.): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56463799-to-provide-and-maintain-a-navy
2034 A Novel of the next world war: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54211065-2034
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Earlier this month, the Union government passed the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance to eliminate several appellate bodies, one of which is the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The stated reason of the ordinance is to streamline the appeals process. In this episode, Mihir Mahajan speaks to Pranay Kotasthane about the implications of this move on India's intellectual property protection regime.
Read more:
IPAB Power and Constitution: https://www.mondaq.com/india/trademark/611548/the-intellectual-property-appellate-board-power-constitution
Indian Patents Act: https://ipindia.gov.in/acts-patents.htm
IPAB To Be or Not To Be: https://mailchi.mp/742ab19cccee/letter-from-india
Privatising Film Certification: Towards a Modern Film Rating Regime, A Takshashila Discussion Document: http://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TPA-Privatising-Film-Certification-MC-AA-SP-SG-2016-03.pdf
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After two decades of fighting the Taliban, the US is finally ready to leave Afghanistan, with President Biden prepared to pull out all American troops. What are the prospects for peace once the last Americans leave? Ameera Rao joins Anand Arni and Lt. General Prakash Menon to discuss whether the Taliban and the Afghan government can work out a durable settlement.
Read Gen. Menon's article here:https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-recognition-of-taliban-should-just-be-tactical-not-let-it-rule-afghanistan-again/634784
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Chinese regulators imposed a massive $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba over its alleged monopolistic practices. Alibaba’s affiliate Ant Group, China's biggest payments provider, has also been forced to undergo a sweeping restructuring over regulatory concerns. Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth discuss what this means for the future of anti-trust regulation in China and the country’s technology ecosystem.
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Some Indians are outraged after news of an American warship conducting a freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Questions are also being raised about the US’s attitude towards India and its maritime interests. Manoj Kewalramani joins Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss US FONOPs and how such actions may affect India-US ties.
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From rail connectivity, new dams and border villages to increasing sinicization of religion, Beijing is ramping up efforts to tighten its control over Tibet. In this episode, Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the Chinese government's new infrastructure push in Tibet and how that impacts India’s national security.
Links mentioned in the episode:
1) https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/chinas-plans-on-tibet-and-border-infra-will-pose-a-threat-to-india-101617191632382.html
2)https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/xi-s-new-approach-to-tibet-will-affect-india/story-CjOIGguEGKOIlRCzTbFqyI.html
3) https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/how-a-new-rail-line-in-china-will-pose-a-security-challenge-to-india-101617278997764.html
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The Democratic Party, which has strongly advocated regulation of large technology corporations, effectively controls Congress and the White House in the US. Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth join Prateek Waghre to discuss recent proposals for antitrust reform and the impact they could have.
Links mentioned in the episode:
1) https://www.georgetownlawtechreview.org/sources-of-tech-platform-power/GLTR-07-2018/
2) http://www.yalelawjournal.org/article/amazons-antitrust-paradox
3) https://judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/competition_in_digital_markets.pdf
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India has practiced vaccine diplomacy during COVID-19, engaging its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. But are there advantages in extending this diplomacy beyond COVID-19? Pranathi Rao and Shambhavi Naik discuss the benefits, risks and opportunities for India's vaccine diplomacy.
Pranathi Rao is a research intern working with Takshashila.
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India performs poorly in most of the health indicators. Yet, there isn't much popular demand for a robust healthcare system. In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan look at the state of public health in India and examine why citizens are not demanding more be done.
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://gentleleviathan.substack.com/p/dispatch-1-what-ails-indias-healthcare
https://gentleleviathan.substack.com/p/dispatch-2-what-ails-indias-healthcare
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Google and Facebook have cornered the largest parts of the global digital advertising marketplace. The way these markets operate has a significant impact on privacy. With antitrust action picking up in multiple countries, Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth discuss whether this will lead to better outcomes for privacy.
Links mentioned in the episode:
1) https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy-episode-list/2021/3/15/ep-533-will-the-internet-floc-to-googles-standards
2) https://www.wired.com/story/google-floc-age-privacy-theater/
3) Opinion | Why Privacy Is an Antitrust Issue (Published 2019)
4) https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3247362
5) Antitrust and the Big Tech Platforms
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The UK’s recently published but long-awaited Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, is being hailed as a visionary document. It made headlines across the world with the revelation that there will be a 40% increase in the UK’s nuclear warhead stockpile. The document identifies Russia as an active threat and identifies other areas of focus for Britain in the coming years. Aditya Pareek joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the various contours of the document and its reception around the world.
Links to the resources referenced in the episode:
The UK's Integrated Review (https://bit.ly/3u7aShY)
(https://bit.ly/3cH3fsF)
The Hydrographic Race in the Indo-Pacific (https://bit.ly/3mcPfKv)
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Why did Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru choose to pursue the 1954 Panchsheel Agreement with China? Was it mere naivete? Or was there realpolitik thinking involved? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the origins and consequences of the agreement and what it tells us about India, China and the wild world of the 1950s.
You can read Aditya and Anirudh's article on Panchsheel here:
https://www.livehistoryindia.com/cover-story/20goo21/03/22/panchsheel
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India's power generation capacity is underutilized, and the Indian consumer is still underserved. In this episode, Jisha Cherian talks to Sarthak Pradhan about how the Indian power sector works and some possible ways to reform it.
Jisha is an engineering graduate and a data scientist who likes to use her data analysis skills in evaluating public policies. She has completed a Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy at the Takshashila Institution.
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Why didn't everyone switch from WhatsApp to the Signal messaging service earlier this year? Network effects, lock-in, and switching costs shape up our preferences every day. Anupam Manur talks to Rohan Seth about the different kinds of network effects and the role of information economics in the decisions we make everyday.
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Link to Rohan’s column and Reading list:
- https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/sunday-herald-melange/signalling-a-race-against-time-942461.html
- Rohan on Twitter
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The past two weeks have seen a flurry of diplomatic activity, from the Quad summit to the US-China talks in Alaska. Listen to this conversation between Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai as they discuss the implications of the developments on the international order.
Note: There will be no episode on Monday (29/03/2021) on account of Holi.
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Last week, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare came up with a report on the The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 which was introduced in Lok Sabha on 14 September 2020. The Bill seeks to provide for the regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services in the country.
Sunila Dixit talks to Shambhavi Naik about the provisions of the bill, the ethical issues associated with ART services and the recommendations made by the standing committee.
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India's welfare architecture has changed over time. But have these changes been for the better? Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the evolution of welfare systems in India.
Here are some articles referred to in the podcast:
https://ceda.ashoka.edu.in/new-welfarism-and-the-child-in-india-new-evidence-from-the-nfhs/
https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/new-welfarism-old-wine-new-bottles.html
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-well-regulated-market-economy-backed-by-an-effective-state-is-need-of-the-hour-11611932687679.html
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Russia recently attempted to throttle Twitter, while China has blocked access to Signal and instituted new rules which require social media users to have government-issued credentials. These moves are in line with global efforts to impose greater control over the internet within national boundaries. However, this quest for ‘Digital Sovereignty’ is not limited to authoritarian regimes alone. Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre discuss how these trends can play out in democracies as well.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Stratechery post on internet models - https://stratechery.com/2020/india-jio-and-the-four-internets/
Internet Policy Review paper on Digital Sovereignty - https://policyreview.info/concepts/digital-sovereignty
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The first-ever Quad leaders summit ended with leaders of the US, India, Japan and Australia agreeing to work towards furthering shared values and interests. They also outlined an agenda for vaccine deployment, tackling climate change and partnering on critical technologies. What’s the significance of all this on the Indo-Pacific? Is this version of the Quad more sustainable than 2007’s Quad 1.0? And what’s the role of the China factor in all of this? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Dr. Tanvi Madan from the Brookings Institution to understand all this and more.
Links for show notes:
1) Embracing techno-alliances of the future by Pramit Pal Chaudhuri - https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/embracing-techno-alliances-of-the-future-101615382128995.html
2) Fact Sheet Quad Summit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/12/fact-sheet-quad-summit/
3) Quad Leaders’ Joint Statement: “The Spirit of the Quad” - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/03/12/quad-leaders-joint-statement-the-spirit-of-the-quad/
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A recent report indicates China is doubling the number of its nuclear missile silos. Does this suggest Beijing is moving towards a hair-trigger's launch-on-warning posture? Suyash Desai, Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan weigh the evidence.
Han Kristensen's article is available here:
https://fas.org/blogs/security/2021/02/plarf-jilantai-expansion/
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A new report from air technology company IQAir concludes that despite an 11% reduction in PM2.5 levels, India emerged as the world's third-most polluted country. India's air quality has serious ramifications for both public health and the economy at large. Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit discuss the findings of the report and India's existing policies for curbing air pollution.
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The US military’s Indo-Pacific Command is seeking additional funding to strengthen the US security umbrella in the region under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative(PDI). The funding will partly go towards building a network of precision strike missile systems on “the first island chain” (Taiwan, Okinawa and Philippines). These missiles will be primarily aimed at strengthening conventional deterrence against China but will be a cause for concern to other US adversaries in the region too.
Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the various caveats and potential consequences of the PDI.
Links to resources cited in the episode:
1) Transcripts of USINDOPACOM Commander Adm. Phil Davidson’s Speeches:
https://www.armed-services.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Davidson_03-09-21.pdf
https://www.pacom.mil/Media/Speeches-Testimony/Article/2520995/afcea-technet-indo-pacific-conference/
2) Commander Saurav Mohanty’s Primer on Chinese Anti Ship Ballistic and Cruise Missiles:
https://maritimeindia.org/chinas-anti-ship-ballistic-and-cruise-missiles/
3) Economist story on the PDI:
https://www.economist.com/asia/2021/03/11/americas-top-brass-responds-to-the-threat-of-china-in-the-pacific
4) Oped by former Japanese Diplomat Akio Kawato:
https://www.newsweekjapan.jp/kawato/2021/03/post-72_1.php
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As we record this episode, residents in East Delhi are facing an acute water shortage. The shortages come soon after the Delhi Government went to the Supreme Court against the state of Haryana, highlighting the increasingly polluted and depleted water in the Yamuna - a key source of water for India's capital. Rachit Seth talks to Sarthak Pradhan about some potential solutions that could widen access to "safely managed water" in Delhi amid these trying circumstances.
Rachit Seth works at the intersection between politics and policy. He is a digital media entrepreneur by profession and an architect by qualification. He was part of the Indian National Congress for a decade and was a fellow at the National Innovation Foundation. He has completed a PGP in public policy at Takshashila.
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In early March, Google announced that it would not support alternatives to third-party cookies to track user behaviour at an individual level. It will also begin public tests for FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts), its proposed standard to target ads to aggregated groups of users based on their browsing history. How will this affect user privacy? What will this mean for an advertising-subsidised Internet? Manoj Kewalramani discusses this with Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Google’s Blog Post: https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/a-more-privacy-first-web/
- Concerns with FLoC: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2021/03/googles-floc-terrible-idea
- Lumascape overview of the Ad-tech industry: https://lumapartners.com/content/lumascapes/display-ad-tech-lumascape/
- The Internet's Original Sin:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/advertising-is-the-internets-original-sin/376041/
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A draft agreement proposed by the US to “jump-start” the peace talks in Afghanistan envisages the formation of a transition government with the Taliban. Anand Arni talks to Suyash Desai about the proposal and what it portends for the Afghan people.
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Does the government's demand for funds actually match the outcomes it has promised? The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science & Technology has tabled its report on the demand for grants by the seven ministries and departments under its purview. Sarthak Pradhan, Pradeep Mohandas and Shambhavi Naik discuss the report's findings.
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China’s Two Sessions prioritised the roadmap for the country’s 14th Five Year Plan and flagged areas of development to achieve sustainable growth and lead innovation in the future. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss the NPC’s major themes and the big reforms China is planning to do in 2021.
Links mentioned in the episode:-
- Li Keqiang's report breakdown: https://manoj3c2.substack.com/p/breakdon-of-li-keqiangs-government?r=14fm6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=twitter
- Wang Yi's press conference: https://manoj3c2.substack.com/p/xis-qinghai-meeting-hk-electoral
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Mumbai, one of the most densely populated cities, is reeling under growing levels of air pollution. Compared to 27 other cities globally, Mumbai bears some of the highest costs as a percentage of the GDP because of air pollution-related health effects. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shivani Shah talks to Sarthak Pradhan about some potential solutions that could alleviate the pollution in India's financial capital.
Shivani Shah has over 18 years of professional experience in the sustainability and development space and has worked with organizations like Sanctuary Asia, Greenpeace India, ATREE, Jhatkaa.org and Industree Foundation. She is a TEDx Speaker and has also just completed a PGP in Public Policy at Takshashila.
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Electronic evidence has become an integral part of criminal investigations. This often requires access to data stored in other jurisdictions. What processes are in place in India today to make this happen? How are other countries approaching this challenge? Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth discuss what India can do based on a recent Carnegie India working paper authored by Smriti Parsheera and Prateek Jha.
Links:
Carnegie India's Working Paper by Smriti Parsheera and Prateek Jha:
https://carnegieindia.org/2020/11/23/cross-border-data-access-for-law-enforcement-what-are-india-s-strategic-options-pub-83197
Tracker with cases using Section 66A: https://zombietracker.in/viz/
Rohan’s newsletter:
https://pdfchomper.substack.com/p/hand-me-the-paper-6
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The Russian LNG carrier Christoph De Margerie’s latest voyage along the NSR is being seen as a watershed. Is Moscow’s dream of year-round access to the NSR closer to reality than previously thought? Aditya Pareek and Suyash Desai discuss the various facets of the NSR and the development of Russia’s Far East.
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought along with it increased transmission of disinformation as well. Can 'citizen science' offer solutions? Sunila Dixit talks to Surat Parvatam and Suryesh Namdeo about the concept of 'citizen science' and how it can be used effectively to develop scientific awareness.
Surat Parvatam is a Senior Research Associate at Atal Incubation Centre and Suryesh Kumar Namdeo is the Program Officer in the Department of Science and Technology's STI Policy Fellowship Program.
Link to Surat and Suryesh's article:
https://theprint.in/science/citizen-science-can-help-india-boost-scientific-understanding-curb-whatsapp-pseudo-science/599779/
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China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee passed a law authorizing its coastguard to open fire on foreign vessels in the contested waters around its periphery. Suyash Desai and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss what it means for regional security and stability.
Link to Suyash's Op-ed: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/the-problem-with-china-s-new-coastguard-law-954705.html
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Last week the government notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The rules have some serious implications for how Internet content creators and platforms are going to function in India. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth for a breakdown of what the new rules mean.
You can find the updated rules here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BEOhgR4dDWW9KSC3OfV30lB-JXqizl3P/view
An older draft of the intermediary guidelines is available here:
https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Draft_Intermediary_Amendment_24122018.pdf
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China has publicized its current naval strategy of “Near Seas Defense and Far Seas Protection,” which calls for the People’s Liberation Army Navy to expand the geographic and mission scope of its operations. Suyash Desai and Aditya Ramanathan discuss what it means and how it impacts India.
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Nearly 2,200 years ago, the Greek historian Polybius tried to analyze how Rome's armies vanquished the world-conquering Hellenistic armies centered on the Macedonian pike-phalanx. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti use both ancient and modern scholarship to look at how the Romans achieved this bloody and astonishing feat.
For a deep dive into how the Macedonian pike-phalanx functioned in combat, we recommend Christopher Matthew's An Invincible Beast: Understanding the Hellenistic Pike Phalanx in Action:
https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Beast-Understanding-Hellenistic-Phalanx/dp/1783831103
Anirudh and Aditya discuss infantry warfare in medieval southern India in two episodes of the Indian military history podcast Yuddha:
Ep. 02: The World Of The South Indian Soldier
https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha-episode-list/2020/2/26/ep-02-the-world-of-the-south-indian-soldier
Ep. 01 The Age of the War-Elephant
https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha-episode-list/2020/2/12/ep-01-the-age-of-the-war-elephant
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Imagine a world of endless meadow and hills, lit by the glow of a nearby gas giant. Here, over hundreds of millions of years, birds evolve into a dizzying array of strange shapes and forms reminiscent of the grandeur and diversity of life on earth. Anirudh Kanisetti joins Shambhavi Naik to talk about "Serina", a speculative evolution project by Dylan Bajda that explores the natural history of a fictional terraformed moon - and what it teaches us about life on Earth.
Selected links from the world of Serina:
Introduction - https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/home?authuser=0
Terrestrial birds - https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/the-hypostecene-0---15-million-years/biome-the-central-anciskan-floodplains?authuser=0
Island evolution - https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/the-tempuscene-11---50-million-years/the-little-island-of-horrors?authuser=0
Serilopes - https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/the-cryocene-50---75-million-years/serilopes?authuser=0
Serezelles - https://sites.google.com/site/worldofserina/the-pangeacene-188---250-million-years/serezelles-and-razorgrasses?authuser=0
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Brazil is preparing to launch Amazônia-1, its first indigenously made earth-observation satellite, from Sriharikota in just a few days. In this special episode, we are joined by Adenilson Silva, the head of the launch mission, to talk about the evolution of Brazil's satellite programme and his hopes for Amazônia-1.
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Russia has been the largest supplier of LNG to Europe. Being the hydrocarbon bridge between Western, Central and Eastern Europe, Ukraine is heavily dependent on transit fees from Russia.
With the already-operational Nord Stream 1 and now almost complete Nord Stream 2, Russia has found a way to deprive Kiev of cash and achieve its geopolitical goals by other means.
The US perceives Germany and the EU's dependence on Russian hydrocarbons to be a threat to their alliance's unity and political cohesion. This has led the US to explore and provide alternative solutions to Europe's energy security problem. Aditya Pareek joins Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss the geopolitics of Russian natural gas.
Link to the book mentioned in the episode:
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674971837
Link to the article by Nils Schmidt:
https://www.ips-journal.eu/topics/international-relations/how-we-can-reach-transatlantic-agreement-on-nord-stream-2-4975/
The New Geopolitics of Natural Gas — Agnia Grigas | Harvard University Press
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674971837
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Australia has come up with a code to make Google and Facebook negotiate with news outlets and pay for content that they host. The tech giants have reacted by threatening to stop their services in Australia. Other countries, including the EU, are watching developments closely. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth to break down what this means for big tech companies and the news ecosystem.
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.accc.gov.au/focus-areas/digital-platforms/news-media-bargaining-code
https://www.theverge.com/2016/6/29/12055124/facebook-news-feed-algorithm-changes
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Totally amicable relations between the countries of Asia might seem hopelessly idealistic today - but about a hundred years ago, a wave of intellectuals in India and China believed that it was not only realistic but inevitable. Anirudh Kanisetti joins Aditya Ramanathan to talk about the Pan-Asianism movement and the experiences and peoples that shaped it in the early 20th century.
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Will India be able to cover its target population for COVID-19 vaccination? What issues is India facing during vaccination? Which vaccines are being approved? Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik discuss these questions and more.
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China and India announced an agreement to disengage from Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon and Manoj Kewalramani join Suyash Desai to talk about the ongoing disengagement process and the future of Sino-Indian relations.
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The standing committee on Information Technology has come out with a report examining India’s preparedness for 5G. It questions whether India is going to miss the bus. From issues in spectrum pricing to whether the core of the systems is going to be based on 4G tech for years to come, there are a lot of questions that need answering. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Rohan Seth.
Link to the report: http://164.100.47.193/lsscommittee/Information%20Technology/17_Information_Technology_21.pdf
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Telugu culture is most often associated with Tollywood today - but at one point, revolutionary Telugu writers and poets were among the most progressive and influential intellectuals of their time. Priya Kodidala, development consultant and founder of The Telugu Archive on Instagram, joins Anirudh Kanisetti to talk about the growth of revolutionary Telugu literature, how it was shaped by the titanic struggles of the 20th century, and how it gradually faded.
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China is offering priority access to Chinese-developed vaccines to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss how China’s vaccine diplomacy helps it to reframe the pandemic narrative and improve its image.
Manoj’s Newsletter - Eye on China: https://mailchi.mp/a24b5bbcb4b2/eye-on-china-chinese-views-on-lac-tensions-the-longer-telegram-vaccine-diplomacy-davos-speech-tech-self-reliance-plas-modernisation-goals?e=f4f433d85b
People's Daily Blog by Manoj: https://manoj3c2.substack.com/account
Suyash’s Newsletter - The PLA Insight: https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=258ac083050b43234ceebe676&id=a157097b48
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The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill has been listed for consideration in the Budget session. Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit discuss the bill's benefits and risks in light of the recently tabled Parliamentary Standing Committee's report.
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Major powers are ramping up their efforts to map the undersea environment of the Indo-Pacific. Charting and mapping the ocean deeps confer both economic and military advantages and to keep up, India will have to adopt innovative solutions. Aditya Pareek talks to Suyash Desai about how India's hydrographic efforts contribute to its diplomacy and naval operations and how it can compete with rivals like China.
You can read the article by Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan on India and the wider hydrographic race underway:
https://asiatimes.com/2021/02/the-race-to-map-the-ocean-deep/
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A major highlight of the Budget 2021-22 was the 18.75% increase in the capital outlay in allocation towards defence. Suyash Desai talks to Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane about this year's hike in capital outlay and the reduction in pension allocations.
Link to our document - https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-a-human-capital-investment-model-for-indias-national-security-system/
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The Reddit-GameStop saga has been making news around the world. The next few weeks will raise important questions about how much responsibility social media platforms have in cases like these and whether they can be sued for financial damages in similar cases. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth to examine the fine print.
Links to popular subreddits:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchPeopleDieInside/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/
Link to the article mentioned in the episode: https://slate.com/technology/2021/02/robinhood-gamestop-stock-business-model.html
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Though often seen as a footnote in Indian history, the Seleukid Empire dominated much of the Hellenistic world after the death of Alexander the Great. Anirudh Kanisetti joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss its legacy, its relationships with India and the rest of the world, and how it led to the emergence of the international system of the early centuries CE.
Link to the podcast mentioned in the episode - https://podfollow.com/the-ancients/episode/cac549ac2f8cc04595238a51f5f74a8f7c751c39/view
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A major highlight of the Budget 2021-22 was the 137% increase in the budget allocation towards health. Sunila Dixit talks to Sarthak Pradhan and Apurva Kumar about the details of this hike and how this year's budget compares with the previous fiscal year.
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This year's budget included several welcome steps such as higher infrastructure funding and a greater allocation to healthcare. It also included newer ways to raise resources, such as the use of asset monetisation. The budget's drawbacks included higher import duties and new cesses on agriculture and infrastructure. Pranay Kotashtane, Anupam Manur, and Sarthak Pradhan discuss what the budget got right as well as some of the opportunities it missed in a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both revenues and expenditures.
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As immediate neighbours, Japan and Russia have an uneasy relationship going back centuries. A long-standing territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands has held back the promise of widening economic cooperation. Could that change in the near future? Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan discuss recent developments in Japan-Russia ties and the trends that define this fascinating relationship.
Links to Aditya Pareek’s Blogposts tracking the Japan-Russia relationship:
https://takshashila.org.in/an-ongoing-journal-on-russia-japan-relations-1/
https://takshashila.org.in/an-ongoing-journal-on-russia-japan-relations-2/
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Following the arrest of well known Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, an unprecedented number of protests have broken out across Russia. Navalny has received widespread media attention across the world, after he was allegedly poisoned with Novichok, a nerve agent commonly associated with alleged high profile assassinations carried out by the more shadowy arms of Vladimir Putin's regime.
Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Pareek discuss Navalny’s career and his popularity in Russia with a brief word on Kremlin watching towards the end.
Links for Kremlin/Russia watching mentioned in the show:
- Rpolitik.com - Tatiana Stanovaya @Stanovaya
- https://inmoscowsshadows.wordpress.com/ - Mark Galeotti @MarkGaleotti
- https://www.powervertical.org/ - Brian Whitmore @PowerVertical
- https://tass.com/ - Russian state news agency
- https://meduza.io/en - Great Independent news website @meduza_en
Note: This episode was recorded before President Putin's childhood friend Arkady Rotenberg claimed the property featured in Mr. Navalny's new video belongs to him. Our discussion on Mr. Navalny's career and the larger Russian political sphere still holds true.
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Southeast Asia is generally thought of as being "Indianised" for much of its history - but what does that actually mean? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the kingdom of Angkor in modern Cambodia to understand its unique culture and historical trajectory.
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The Draft 5th Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 outlines a grand vision for Indian science over the coming years. But is it a feasible one? Aditya Ramanathan and Shambhavi Naik discuss the ideas proposed in this policy, and the questions it leaves unanswered.
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On 27 January, All Things Policy, the world's only daily public policy podcast, marked 500 episodes. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti about the surprising origins of the podcast, its evolution over the last two years, and its exciting future.
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Rare earth underpins the Indian economy. But despite being home to the world's fifth-largest rare earth reserves, India overwhelmingly imports these crucial resources and their derivatives from China, its most significant geopolitical rival. Anirudh Kanisetti joins Manoj Kewalramani to discuss the issues with India's current strategy and what steps need to be taken to make India one of the world's major rare earth producers.
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https://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A-Rare-Earths-Strategy-for-India_TDD_AK_AP_NR_v1.0.pdf
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The Madhya Pradesh government recently proposed that women living away from home must register with police stations to be tracked. This may have serious implications for the mobility and privacy of millions of citizens. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Asmita Ghosh, Digital Campaigner, and former Campaign Lead at Feminism in India, to understand the impact of the proposed policy and what it tells us about the way that the Indian state views women.
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As India launches the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination programme, Shambhavi Naik talks to Rohan Seth about domestic and international developments, India's vaccine diplomacy, and the crucial question of efficacy.
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As Bengaluru-based start-up Pixxel prepares for the launch of its first satellite into space, we talk to its CEO, Awais Ahmed, about India's growing commercial space sector, the promise it holds, and the challenges it faces.
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In an unexpected move last week, the US National Security Advisor declassified the Trump administration’s 2018 U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific. What does this tell us about America’s approach to the region? What does it mean from an Indian perspective? And how will this impinge on the new Joe Biden administration? Aditya Ramanathan discusses these questions with Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani.
The declassified document can be found here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IPS-Final-Declass.pdf
Suyash’s paper, India's Theatre Expansion: Use of Sea Power to Balance China's Rise:
https://www.ippr.in/index.php/ippr/article/view/28/15
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China’s financial sector is making global news. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, Alipay and Ant Group, has not been heard from recently, while Chinese regulators are reportedly talking about breaking up his fintech empire. Rohan Seth talks to Manoj Kewalramani to understand what led to the Xi Jinping administration targeting China's most famous entrepreneur.
Links mentioned in the show:
https://hk.appledaily.com/opinion/20201108/TRMUNM72DRAQJNCG3ON2JUUF4A/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/inside-ant-the-company-behind-the-worlds-biggest-ipo-11603798576?mod=article_inline
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-president-xi-jinping-halted-jack-ma-ant-ipo-11605203556
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The rise in international tensions and the decline in economic globalisation are often touted as opportunities for India to become a critical part of global supply chains as businesses exit China. But how many enterprises are actually leaving China? Are they looking to India? And what can India do to become a more attractive destination for such businesses? Manoj Kewalramani and Sarthak Pradhan join Aditya Ramanathan to bust the myths and examine India's options.
You can read the document authored by Manoj, Sarthak, Narayan Ramachandran, and Anupam Manur here:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-slidedoc-indias-opportunity-to-displace-china-in-global-supply-chains/
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How will Joe Biden's administration approach relations with India? Should Delhi be worried? Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the prospects for India-US ties in the post-Trump era.
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Modern tech monopolies are being subject to antitrust investigations in the US and in India. There are lessons they can learn from Microsoft in the 1990s. Rohan Seth talks to Mihir Mahajan on Microsoft’s antitrust troubles and what they tell us about the present. Mihir Mahajan is an expert in intellectual property matters and has previously worked for an economics consulting firm, specialising in antitrust matters.
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The year 2020 was critical for the Chinese armed forces. Its goal of achieving mechanisation was delayed, as were recruitment reforms. Meanwhile, assertion with regard to territorial disputes intensified. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai about all the developments related to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in 2020 and what we can expect in 2021.
Links of articles mentioned in the discussion:
- https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-strategic-assessment-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-chinese-armed-forces/
- http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2020-12/24/content_9957863.html
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2020 was one of the most turbulent years in recent history. What's 2021 going to look like? Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane speak to Anirudh Kanisetti about their big economic and geopolitical predictions for the next year. We'll revisit this in 2022 to see if they managed to get anything right!
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India's approval of two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use has received mixed responses. Shambhavi Naik, Anirudh Kanisetti and Sunila Dixit discuss the approval process, the possible consequences of speeding things up and the potential impact on public confidence.
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2020 has been a strange year. One thing that remained constant at Takshashila was our love for reading. Manoj Kewalramani joins Nitin Pai and Rohan Seth to talk about their reading lists and learnings from tech, policy, fiction, and beyond.
Link to the latest edition of Rohan’s newsletter:
https://pdfchomper.substack.com/p/hand-me-the-paper-2?r=5dfoh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy
Link to Rohan’s reading list:
2021- https://twitter.com/thesethist/status/1341636780865454080?s=20
2020- https://twitter.com/thesethist/status/1212339607116795904?s=20
Books Nitin talked about:
Fiction
- Piranesi, Susanna Clarke
- The Maker of Swans, Paraic O'Donnell
- Road Seven, Keith Rosson
- Tyll, Daniel Kehlmann
- Paul Auster, Leviathan
- Ghostwritten, The Bone Clocks, Jacob De Zoet, Cloud Atlas, David Mitchell
Non-Fiction (Pandemic)
- The Rules of Contagion, Adam Kucharski
- Epidemics and Society, Frank Snowden
- Plagues and Peoples, William McNeill
On the China Border & Maritime Issues
- The CIA Polo Papers
- A Nation and its Navy at War, Ranjit Rai
- Operation X, Capt Samant and Sandeep Unnithan
Information Politics
- Future Politics, Jamie Susskind
- The Hacker and the State, Ben Buchanan
- Cyber Strategy, Brandon Valeriano, Benjamin Jensen, and Ryan C. Maness
- The Kill Chain, Christian Brose Diversity
- Diversity and Complexity, Scott E Page Ideas
- The Way of the Bodhisattva, Shantideva
- Ideas, Peter Watson
- Humankind, Rutger Bregman
- The War that Ended Peace, Margaret Macmillan
- Rig Veda, Joel Brereton, Stephanie Jamison
Books Manoj talked about:
- How the Red Sun Rose, Gao Hua
- The Invention of China, Bill Hayton
- Mao’s Last Revolution by Michael Schoenhals and Roderick MacFarquhar
Hand Me the Paper #2
A newsletter that chomps through PDFs and brings you the hottest content from the very niche world of tech academia. Bite-sized. - pdfchomper.substack.com
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The Royal Navy has been one of the most formidable forces ever to put to sea in history. Through modern times, the Royal Navy has been served by a well-oiled intelligence machine made of many cogs. Aditya Pareek talks to Aditya Ramanathan about Andrew Boyd's recent book, British Naval Intelligence Through the Twentieth Century, and what it tells us about how navies gather information about their enemies and friends.
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The availability and quality of face masks and hand sanitisers have improved many times over since the pandemic began. How did this happen? Sarthak Pradhan joins Saurabh Modi to discuss how markets solved the problem of scarcity with urgency and innovation.
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The Indian Subcontinent had some of the oldest cities in the world - but we know almost nothing about the urban culture of the Indus Valley, especially compared to its contemporaries in ancient Mesopotamia. In our last episode of 2020, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan take a step back to see what the origins of cities, religions, and kingship in Mesopotamia tell us about how Indian civilization might have evolved - from the earliest farmers and towns to the extraordinary empires of Akkad and Magadha, from the nameless early chiefs to the empire-builders, Sargon of Akkad and Ashoka Maurya.
All Things Policy will be back on Monday, January 4th, 2021. We wish a very Happy New Year to all our listeners!
Books mentioned in this conversation:
Paul Kriwaczek, Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilisation
Michael Willis, The Archaeology of Hindu Ritual
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The semiconductor value chain is one of the most diverse supply chains in the tech world. No one country has been successful in having a completely domestic supply chain. Could collaborations within international groupings such as the Quad improve supply chain resilience?. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Pranay Kotasthane and Rohan Seth about how such an approach would work.
Link to Pranay and Rohan’s op-ed:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/the-next-step-for-quad-a-dialogue-on-high-tech/story-zuVC4Xv9axbCKSdRbsFqJL.html
Link to Rohan’s newsletter:
https://pdfchomper.substack.com/p/hand-me-the-paper-1?r=5dfoh&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy
Link to readings mentioned in the episode:
- https://cset.georgetown.edu/research/the-chipmakers-u-s-strengths-and-priorities-for-the-high-end-semiconductor-workforce/
- https://www.cfr.org/blog/how-should-democracies-confront-chinas-digital-rise-weighing-merits-t-10-alliance
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/8-countries-form-alliance-to-counter-china/articleshow/76224648.cms?from=mdr
- https://theprint.in/world/uk-wants-5g-alliance-of-10-countries-including-india-to-avoid-reliance-on-chinese-huawei/431735/
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While Indians lavish attention on general and state elections, democracy at the municipal tends to be ignored or hijacked by extraneous issues. In this episode, Suman Joshi, programme manager for Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Public Policy, makes the case for 'active citizenship' as a possible way of engaging in city-level issues and fixing India's urban centres.
Suman is in conversation with Atish Padhy and Aditya Ramanathan.
Link to our podcast where we discuss, reforming the power sector - https://takshashila.org.in/all-things-policy-reforming-the-power-sector-or-can-we-have-less-power-cuts/
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A recent notification from the Ministry of AYUSH says post-graduate AYUSH doctors will be trained to perform 39 types of surgeries. The notification has caused discontent among modern medicine doctors and led them to go on strike. Anirudh Kanisetti talks with Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit about the decision and what it means for the practice of medicine in India.You can follow Anirudh on twitter: @AKanisetti(https://twitter.com/AKanisetti)You can follow Shambhavi on twitter: @TheNaikMic(https://twitter.com/TheNaikMic)You can follow Sunila on twitter: @SunilaDixit(https://twitter.com/SunilaDixit)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.
Even as incoming US President Joe Biden vows to craft a "coherent strategy" on China, the European Union is trying to clinch a trade deal with Beijing. How do Europeans view the rise of China? And how can Europe balance its American alliance with its desire for strategic autonomy. Manoj Kewalramani unpacks the dynamics of the US-Europe-China triangle and gives us the lowdown on the strategic calculations and diplomatic gaffes that make it so fascinating.
You can read Manoj's article here:
https://m.hindustantimes.com/analysis/decoding-the-dc-brussels-beijing-geopolitical-triangle/story-8F5zATmd4QSd5yKASAjrPK_amp.html
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China's Change 5 mission returned to Earth after a 23-day mission to the moon during which it collected two kilograms of lunar samples. What does this mission tell us about China's lunar program? And how does India's own moon exploration program stack up? Pradeep Mohandas talks to Aditya Ramanathan.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the findings of the first phase of the National Family Health Survey 5. While indicators on family planning and vaccination have improved, the trends of nutrition are concerning. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik about the possible reasons behind the increase in undernutrition among children and why it matters.
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The US Federal Trade Commission is suing Facebook for its acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram. Is Facebook monopolising the personal social networking marketplace? Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth weigh the evidence and debate whether the FTC action is fair.
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Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said this week that the relationship with China had been “significantly damaged” this year. In fact, as winter sets in, multiple rounds of talks at the Corps Commander level have failed to result in disengagement and de-escalation in eastern Ladakh. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Lt. General Prakash Menon about the strategic implications that the events of the year entail for the future of India-China relations.
You can read Lt. General Prakash Menon’s article here:
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/main-article/guiding-the-strategic-rudder-921877.htmll
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Russia is planning to lease a naval base in Sudan for at least 25 years. Aditya Pareek talks to Aditya Ramanathan about Moscow's underlying ambitions, the geopolitics driving this move, and the state of Russia's fleet, especially its flagship Admiral Kuznetsov.
Samuel Ramani analyses Russia's Sudan plans:
https://rusi.org/commentary/russia-port-sudan-naval-base-power-play-red-sea
A new biography of legendary Soviet admiral, Sergey Georgyevich Gorshkov:
https://www.usni.org/press/books/admiral-gorshkov
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Vaccines are being approved for emergency use in countries like the UK and Canada. Can India do the same? Sunila Dixit talks to Shambhavi Naik about the status of various vaccine candidates, a planned app to ease tracking of vaccine deployment, and other developments on the COVID-19 vaccine front.
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As threats from disease outbreaks and ecological disasters grow, should intelligence agencies be tasked with tracking them? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of such a move? Takshashila's director Nitin Pai joins distinguished fellow and former Special Secretary in the Research & Analysis Wing, Anand Arni, to debate these matters in a conversation with Aditya Ramanathan.
Link to Nitin’s article: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/intelligence-agencies-must-track-ecological-threats-and-epidemics-11607268156864.html
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An internal working group set up by RBI recommended allowing corporate houses to own and operate banks. Sarthak Pradhan joins Saurabh Modi to discuss the reasoning behind the move and the new challenges it could create.
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The killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has dimmed prospects for a renewed nuclear deal with Iran. Will US President-elect Joe Biden be able to resume talks? And how will the killing affect India's relationship with Iran? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Dr. Hina Pandey, Associate Fellow at the Centre for Air Power Studies.
Dr. Hina Pandey’s article:
http://capsindia.org/files/documents/31c27c8f-c1e5-4dc2-8c2a-7df100dbeaeb.pdf
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Recently, on the Constitution Day, the Prime Minister called for replacing current election cycles with simultaneous elections. While this is not a new idea, does it solve the challenges of holding several elections? And are there better solutions? Prasanna Naidu and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the "one election" idea and some possible alternatives to it.
Link to the NITI Aayog paper - https://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/Note%20on%20Simultaneous%20Elections.pdf
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A new WHO report, State of the World's Sanitation, reveals what progress has been made and what remains to be done. What are the social factors affecting the utilization of sanitation facilities? Is India actually 100% open-defecation free? Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit discuss these questions and more.
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The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued new Motor Vehicle Aggregators guidelines. These have some serious implications for companies like Uber and Ola. Rohan Seth talks to Anupam Manur about what the fine print really means for both riders and drivers.
Link to the guidelines:
https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/notifications_document/Motor%20Vehicle%20Aggregators27112020150046.pdf
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For a larger regional and global presence, India needs to be pro-active in joining free trade agreements. Dropping out of RCEP is an opportunity lost to push the Indian industry towards greater competitiveness. Anupam Manur and Manoj Kewalramani examine what this means for India's trade strategy and why Delhi must change its protectionist stance.
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Both the US and Europe have attempted to regulate 'Big Tech' effectively. Soon, it will be India's turn to work out new ground rules for these novel technologies and business practices. Atish Padhy and Saurabh Modi join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss what India should learn from the Western experience, and how can it approach the regulation of "Big Tech" companies with more nuance.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened inequalities in India's education sector. While many schools and colleges have resorted to online classes, millions of students struggle to get access to the required technology. Should India consider declaring 2020 a zero year, requiring all students to repeat this academic year in 2021-22? Saurabh Modi and Atish Padhy join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss the possible costs & benefits of such a drastic measure.
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How is vaccine effectiveness calculated? Should ministers be part of vaccine clinical trials?
Sunila Dixit is joined by Ameya Paleja and Shambhavi Naik to discuss the latest developments in vaccines to combat COVID-19.
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The Kerala State government has backed down from amending its Police Act to include imprisonment for social media posts considered "offensive" or "defamatory". But different efforts to tackle disinformation across the country throughout 2020 indicate that we risk short-term responses without considering the long-term fall out. In this episode, Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre about how we should not regulate disinformation and principles we could use to approach this question.
Referred Links:
https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/of-regulating-information-and-disorder
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/disinformation-age/1F4751119C7C4693E514C249E0F0F997
https://twitter.com/prateekwaghre/status/1269275993073577984
https://techpolicy.substack.com/p/of-the-state-and-states-of-information
Note:
This episode was recorded before the Amendment was formally withdrawn. However, our discussion of the principles of disinformation regulation still hold true.
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While the pandemic rages on without end, the 73rd World Health Assembly has passed important resolutions relating to vaccination, food security, and other diseases. Manoj Kewalramani and Sunila Dixit talk about the recent resolutions as well as the controversial resolution passed in May calling for an investigation into WHO handling of the crisis.
Referred link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/02/world/who-china-coronavirus.html
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The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
In this episode, lawyer and accountant Surya Prakash BS joins Pranay Kotasthane to talk about how India's byzantine revenue system can be revamped to create a more effective tax regime that charges citizens accurately for government services rather than relying disproportionately on regressive taxes.
Read Surya's full chapter, and many more, in India's Marathon. You can buy the Kindle edition at bit.ly/IndiasMarathon
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The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
In this episode, author Kunal Singh, a Ph.D. candidate at MIT, joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan to talk about how India can leverage its relationship with the United States to increase its security.
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The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
In this episode, economist Shruti Rajagopalan joins Anupam Manur to talk about how India's population is one of its biggest assets. Integrating India's markets and making it easier for goods to move across the country can unleash a wave of economic growth as India struggles with its most challenging economic downturn in decades.
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The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
In this episode, author Raja Karthikeya, a UN diplomat, joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan to talk about how international mediation can amplify India's global clout. Does India has a history of mediation, and why did it stop? Is there a case to be made for India as a mediator on the global stage, despite its domestic challenges?
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The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.In this episode, author Ameya Ashok Naik joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan to talk about the rules-based international order. Is upholding it in India's best interests? Why do nations choose to abide by or break international rules?Read Ameya's full chapter, and many more, in India's Marathon. You can buy the Kindle edition at bit.ly/IndiasMarathon You can follow Ameya on twitter: @Kianayema (https://twitter.com/Kianayema)You can follow Anirudh on twitter: @AKanisetti(https://twitter.com/AKanisetti)You can follow Aditya on twitter: @adityascripts(https://twitter.com/adityascripts)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.
The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
In this episode, author Alok Prasanna Kumar joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan to talk about the issues that India's institutions - legislature, executive, and judiciary - face, and the challenges that will result in the coming years.
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What does Pfizer’s announcement about its COVID-19 vaccine mean? Why did Brazil halt China’s SinoVac vaccine trial? When will Serum Institute’s vaccine be ready? Manoj Kewalramani is joined by Ameya Paleja and Sunila Dixit to talk about progress being made towards workable vaccines for COVID-19.
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Information disorder took center-stage in the 2020 US elections, with mass-media and social media platforms both amplifying and containing narratives. What lessons can the information ecosystem in India learn from them? Prateek Waghre is joined by Devika Khandelwal from 'Logically' and Himanshi Dahiya from 'The Quint' to talk about this.
Relevant Links:
1. https://thewire.in/tech/2020-us-elections-information-ecosystem-social-media
2. https://www.logically.ai/articles/bihar-elections-how-reliable-polls
3. https://twitter.com/himansshhi/status/1326038194597498880
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Will a Biden administration get tougher on Beijing? Will it ease the pressure? Or will it be more of the same? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what the coming years might hold for US-China relations.
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Cleopatra, the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt is closer to our time than the Great Pyramid of Giza was to her time. How did ancient Egypt last so long? And how did it combine dynamism with endurance? Anirudh Kanisetti joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the origins, ascent, and eventual decline of this astonishing civilization and why it matters to us.
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The cutting edge features in naval submarines today are the legacy of Cold War-era technologies that were, in turn, derived from both Axis and Allied efforts from the 1930s. Suyash Desai and Aditya Pareek discuss the fascinating history of how today's submarines came to be.
You can read Aditya Pareek's blog post on the subject here:
https://takshashila.org.in/design-and-construction-of-submarines/
https://takshashila.org.in/space-matters-3/
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China held the fifth plenary session of the 19th Communist Party Central Committee last week. The primary task was to assess the results of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-2020) and consider the draft proposal for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). What were the major takeaways from the plenary session? What are the significant economic, military, and technological objectives for the next 10-15 years? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Suyash Desai.
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Social mobility refers to a change in one's social status relative to one's current social location. What are the factors impacting social mobility? What is the extent of social mobility in India? What are its impact on society, politics, and the economy? In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan analyse some recent academic literature that tries to answer these questions.
The following are the articles/papers referred to -
- https://gentleleviathan.substack.com/p/dispatch-6-indias-precocious-development
- http://www.dartmouth.edu/~novosad/anr-india-mobility.pdf
- https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/rags-to-riches-understanding-social-mobility-in-india.html
- https://wid.world/document/growing-cleavages-in-india-evidence-from-the-changing-structure-of-party-electorates-1962-2014-wid-world-working-paper-2019-05/
- https://opportunityinsights.org/
- https://www.vox.com/2020/4/15/21214734/deaths-of-despair-coronavirus-covid-19-angus-deaton-anne-case-americans-deaths
- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bihar-elections-caste-obc-mandal-6929329/
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The US Senate questioned the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, and Google on whether Section 230- which shields them from liability for the actions of online users - enables their own 'bad behaviour'. What's driving this new bout of scrutiny? And how will this affect the policy landscape in India? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre.
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Stubble burning in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh contributes to air pollution in North India during the wintertime. Sowmya Nandan talks to Sunila Dixit about the causes behind the stubble burning and the policy actions taken by the state governments to curb it.
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In a historic development, Australia will join the Malabar naval exercise in November along with India, the US and Japan. High Commissioner Barry O'Farell joins Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane to talk about the exercise, bilateral ties with India, and the future of the Indo-Pacific.
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The United States, the Afghan government, and the Taliban are vying for advantage in the ongoing talks. In a conversation with Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan, Takshashila's distinguished fellow, Anand Arni dissects the strategies of various players and what they mean for India.
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Reforms are long overdue in India's power sector. Does the recent draft Electricity Amendment Bill offer viable solutions? Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the challenges India's power sector faces and analyze whether the draft bill provisions can address them.
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A recent declaration from a group of experts calls for a different strategy to deal with COVID-19: one of achieving herd immunity while protecting the vulnerable. The majority of experts oppose this, pointing out that the idea is impractical and that there are no alternatives to robust public health measures. Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik talk to Aditya Ramanathan about the two approaches that India needs to do.
Event registration link - https://bit.ly/Vaccinestrategy
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It has been a busy time for content moderation and social media. Facebook has updated its policy on holocaust denial and Delhi’s Peace and Harmony Committee recently talked about the outcomes of content moderation practices on Facebook. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth for analysis on developments.
Link to register for our webinar on vaccine strategy on 28th October, 17:30 IST: https://bit.ly/Vaccinestrategy
Facebook’s statement on holocaust denial:
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/10/removing-holocaust-denial-content/
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What’s fuelling political instability in Pakistan? Why are opposition parties rallying behind former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif - and against army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa? Has the COVID-19 pandemic altered Pakistani politics? In a conversation with Suyash Desai, Pranay Kotasthane and Anand Arni try and unpack the dramatic developments in Pakistan.
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The Arthashastra is famously believed to have been composed by Chanakya, the prime minister of Chandragupta Maurya. But a new wave of scholarship is challenging that idea. Was Chanakya real? Who really wrote the Arthashastra, and what does it tell us about the literature, courts and politics of both modern and ancient India? To get answers, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan dive into the epic compositional history of this most famous of Indian strategic manuals.
Listen to Anirudh, Pranay and Suyash debate the role of historical texts in foreign policy here:
https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy-episode-list/2020/8/24/ep-397-does-history-shape-foreign-policy
HP Ray's study on the political and administrative structure of the Mauryan empire can be found here:
https://www.academia.edu/33109584/INTERPRETING_THE_MAURYAN_EMPIRE_Centralized_State_or_Multiple_Centres_of_Control
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Around 97% of all global communications are facilitated by submarine telecom cables. These cables, and the online connectivity they enable, are crucial to India's economic recovery and progress. What are the possible threats to these cables? And how can India secure them? Anirudh Kanisetti joins Aditya Pareek to discuss.
You can find Aditya Pareek's research on the subject here:
https://takshashila.org.in/submarine-cables-a-maritime-national-security-perspective-for-india/
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Prolonged periods of isolation and loss of jobs due to COVID-19 have resulted in rising cases of suicide, depression, and anxiety. Open conversations about mental health are the best way to address the stigma surrounding it. Sunila Dixit talks to Ann John of Global Youth Mental Health awareness about various aspects of mental health and what can be done to address these issues.
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The US Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law came out with a 449-page report on monopoly power in digital markets. How might recommendations from this report impact the functioning of Amazon, Google, Apple, and Facebook across different countries? Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth join Prateek Waghre in reading the fine print.
Link to the report: https://judiciary.house.gov/uploadedfiles/competition_in_digital_markets.pdf?utm_campaign=4493-519
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It's been an eventful couple of weeks in matters relating to space, with eight nations signing an agreement on moon exploration and new advances in the reusable craft.
Suyash Desai talks to Aditya Pareek about these developments and more.
You can check out Aditya Pareek's newsletter Space Matters here: https://takshashila.org.in/space-matters-v-0-1/
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From a transformation of cuisines to vanishing creole languages to loan words we use every day, the influence of Portugal on the fabric of life in the subcontinent is endlessly fascinating. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan join author Karthik Malli to discuss his research into this little-understood subject.
Check out Aditya and Anirudh's episode of Yuddha, which recounts the astonishing story of how Portugal came to found an oceanic empire centered around India's west coast:
https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha-episode-list/2020/9/2/ep-08-cites-of-victory-how-the-portuguese-conquered-the-indian-ocean
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What state has the worst crime rates? That's not easy to tell because crime statistics in India aren't always accurate reflections of the actual crime situation. In this episode, Sowmya Nandan and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the origins of this problem and how it can be tackled.
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China recently launched the Global Data Security Initiative, laying out eight important principles. One of these principles talks about the need to use judicial processes to provide law enforcement access to data. That spells bad news for India. Prateek Waghre talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth to discuss the fine print.
Link to Manoj and Rohan’s article: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/101020/chinas-new-data-security-initiative-has-implications-for-india.html
Link to ORF’s study: https://www.orfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MLAT-Book-_v8_web-1.pdf
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Why did India's auxiliary health workers, the ASHAs, go on strike? Sunila Dixit talks to Anirudh Kanisetti about the challenges ASHAs have faced - the increased burden from the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of protective equipment, and delays in salaries -and what can be done about it.
Check out our previous podcast with Soumya Kapoor Mehta from IWWAGE:
https://takshashila.org.in/all-things-policy-how-the-pandemic-has-affected-indian-women/
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Tensions between China and Taiwan are on the rise due to repeated Chinese military drills and activities in the Taiwan Strait. In this episode, Manoj and Suyash talk to Sunila about what it means for the future of China-Taiwan relations, and what should India’s Taiwan policy be.
Check out our previous podcast on Taiwan: https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy-episode-list/2020/8/17/ep-392-pivoting-towards-taiwan
Our research on the PRC's Influence on Taiwan's polity: https://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TSA-PRCs-Influence-on-Taiwans-Polity-SM-MK-2020-01.pdf
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The stalemate between the Union and the states with regards to GST compensation continues. Even if it is resolved, it is going to be a temporary fix. States will need to explore ways to leverage their untapped revenue generation potential. In this episode, Pranay and Sarthak discuss how states can reduce their financial dependence on the Union.
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Facebook reportedly aims to integrate Messenger and Instagram Direct. While this may have been in the works all along, it's now stirring murmurs about US antitrust action. Aditya Ramanathan joins Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre to break down recent events.
Rohan’s column: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/041020/tech-this-week-facebook-services-integration-comes-with-trade-offs.html
Steven Levy’s book: https://www.amazon.in/Facebook-Inside-Story-Steven-Levy-ebook/dp/B081R296DR/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=facebook+the+inside+story&qid=1601961536&sr=8-2
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ICMR's 2017 ethical guidelines need a revision, with more focus on fundamental principles that govern the moral decisions and on ethical dilemmas that arise while conducting clinical trials/biomedical and health research.
Sowmya Nandan talks to Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik about the evolution of ethical guidelines in India and about the proposed ethical guidance questionnaire that will assist researchers and ethics committees to ensure that the research is within the ethical boundaries.
Read Sunila's research document here:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-ethical-guidelines-for-clinical-trials-and-research-in-india/
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Interventions against problematic discourse online can result in amplifying it due a combination of group dynamics and algorithmic reward. For example, retweeting something controversial to debunk it might end up making it more popular. How can different participants - such as states, societies, platforms, and the media - position themselves in the face of such ambivalent effects? Anirudh Kanisetti discusses with Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre.
Relevant Links:
(https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/why-we-need-to-rethink-how-we-disagree-online-892374.html)
(https://www.eipartnership.net/policy-analysis/twitters-policy-election-misinfo-in-action)
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As China asserts itself once again in the South China Sea, the United States outlines a new position, and regional actors react cautiously, Suyash Desai discusses the latest development and India’s options in a conversation with Sunila Dixit and Aditya Ramanathan.
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Even as the world is buffeted by a global pandemic and massive economic slowdowns, China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is quietly adapting to the new realities. In a conversation with Rohan Seth and Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani discusses Beijing's strategy and the risks that still lie ahead for BRI.
You can read the paper by Manoj Kewalramani and Agastya Bhatia here:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-bri-in-the-post-covid-world-risks-and-responses/
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Can celebrities help build trust in a new vaccine? Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti talk to Aditya Ramanathan about the historical role celebrities have played in facilitating vaccinations in India since the early 1800s and why authorities could use platforms like the IPL to do so again.
On the Mysorean queens who helped popularise vaccination: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-india-53944723
On Ellis and the smallpox legend: https://www.readinframe.com/posts/the-curious-case-of-chennais-elleesan
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Why did the Competition Commission of India rule in favour of Amazon in an antitrust case brought by a fashion brand? Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre discuss this ruling and its implications.
The CCI order can be found here:
(https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/09-of-2020.pdf)
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Why did the United States aid and abet China's rise instead of "strangling the baby in the cradle"? Manoj Kewalramani, Pranay Kotasthane, and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the arguments of political scientist David Edelstein, who offers fascinating explanations for why rivals cooperate.
You'll find a pithy explanation of David Edelstein's framework on Pranay's newsletter:
https://publicpolicy.substack.com/p/70-concentrated-costs-diffused-benefits
You can read Aditya's review of the book here:
https://takshashila.org.in/why-great-powers-procrastinate/
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From 1939 to 1945, the Royal Indian Navy fought on the high seas in the greatest conflict in human history. In this episode, Commodore Odakkal Johnson, director of the Maritime History Society joins Aditya Ramanathan and Aditya Pareek to talk about the Royal Indian Navy's exploits and its legacy.
Commodore Odakkal Johnson’s Book:
(https://amzn.to/3kO59sD)
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The Internet in India is governed by the IT Act. But the powers this law gives the state need to be balanced with due process and adequate safeguards. Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre are joined by Gopal Jain, a Supreme Court advocate and advisor to the Esya Centre to talk about reforming the IT Act in an increasingly networked society.
Gopal’s op-ed:
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/internet-has-its-own-basic-structure-that-must-be-kept-intact/2074289/
Esya Centre:
https://www.esyacentre.org/
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Recent Pentagon reports indicate that China is quickly leveling the scales against the US by building up its military. New frontiers in military technology are constantly being pushed, from hypersonic missiles to satellite-based systems. Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti take a step back to understand the phenomenon of military revolutions and how they've shaped global and Indian history.
Check out Anirudh and Aditya's military history podcast, YUDDHA, for more on the 16th-century military revolution that shaped the Deccan: (https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha-episode-list/2020/9/16/yuddha-season-finale-cities-of-victory-the-deccan-military-revolution-and-the-fall-of-vijayanagara-feat-srinivas-reddy)
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India's national and state/city level serosurveys have come up with concerning results. The disparity between the estimated number of cases based on seroprevalence and the actual number of cases reported is, in some cases, nearly 500 to 600 times off the mark, with serious implications on our knowledge of how the pandemic is spreading and how to fight it. Shambhavi Naik, Sunila Dixit, and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss the implications of these findings and why India needs to focus on aggressive testing and contact-tracing strategies.
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Ever since Xi Jinping assumed power in China in late 2012, concerns about domestic stability, external challenges, and the resilience of Party rule have led to the building of a national security state. How has the Chinese constructed this apparatus? What role do the anti-corruption and rectification campaigns play? Aditya Ramanathan speaks to Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani about two new research papers that address these issues.
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Do statues, monuments and buildings represent history? Or just the preoccupations of those that erected them? Should statues of problematic figures be taken down? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan join Manoj Kewalramani to debate the vexed questions around the commemoration of the history and the modern politics of statues.
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CIB or Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour is a precise-sounding term that remains imprecise. As the recent Buzzfeed exposé on Facebook highlights, platform action against such activities is often subjective and haphazard. How are narratives manipulated on platforms? How can platforms address this? What could be the consequences? Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre.
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Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that is foregone when exercising a particular option. Any good public policy needs to take this into account, to avoid an inefficient allocation of scarce resources. Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the concept of opportunity cost neglect and its public policy implications across sectors.
The paper "Opportunity cost neglect in public policy" can be found here:
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Once a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 is available, who should get inoculated first? And how will India vaccinate at least 800 million of its citizens? Shambhavi Naik and Ameya Paleja discuss their new vaccine strategy with Anirudh Kanisetti.
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Is the joint statement between India and China on 10th September a sign that the two sides are finding a way to end their standoff on the LAC? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Aditya Ramanathan to analyse the ground situation, the diplomatic maneuvers, and the prospects for defusing the ongoing crisis.
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The Imjin War of the late sixteenth century changed the fates of Japan, Korea, and China. But what was it all about? And why does it have such a powerful grip on modern imaginations? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Pareek join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what modern scholarship tells us about this pivotal conflict.
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Reports suggest that India is looking to formulate guidelines for consistent content moderation across social media platforms. What triggered this development? Is it better than the status quo? Will uniform rules lead to content cartels? Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre join Sowmya Nanadan to discuss.
Rohan’s column: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/050920/tech-this-week-should-india-have-its-own-social-media-content-modera.html
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As India struggles with the COVID19 pandemic, questions about the capacity of the state have come to the forefront. What are the factors which influence state capacity? What can we do to bolster it? Policy wonks Shruthi Badri and Rachit Seth talk to Sarthak Pradhan on the current scenario and possible solutions to improve it.
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The new National Health Data Management Policy creates a framework for collecting citizens' medical data. Sunila Dixit, Shambhavi Naik, and Prateek Waghre discuss the provisions of this policy, and what it means for health and privacy.
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The Pentagon’s 2020 China Military Power report emphasizes the advances made by the Chinese armed forces towards achieving "world-class" force status. Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Suyash Desai to get a breakdown of the key aspects covered in the report.
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In a landmark speech last week, China's President Xi Jinping laid out Beijing's strategy for securing Tibet. What do China's plans mean for the people of Tibet? And what could be the impact on India? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Aditya Ramanathan.
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The United Nations has released its first-ever guidelines on making justice systems more accessible to people with disabilities. India has the Right to Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, but its implementation is patchy. Sowmya Nandan talks to Sunila Dixit about the UN guidelines and how they contrast with the realities that the disabled face in India.
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As the Indian economy struggles with the aftermath of lockdowns and preexisting problems, COVID-19 has now spread across the length and breadth of the country. One of the most serious consequences of the pandemic is the way it has impacted women: India already had one of the world's lowest female labour force participation rates, which has only worsened now. Today, millions of Indian women are at serious risk of food and economic insecurity. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Soumya Kapoor Mehta, Head of the Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy (IWWAGE), to understand the scale of the problem and what needs to be done to tackle it.
Read IWWAGE's policy briefs on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted India's women here:
https://iwwage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Policy_Note.pdf
https://iwwage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Food-Security.pdf
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The pandemic has transformed attitudes towards public spaces like schools, movie theatres, and offices. When can these return to normalcy? And how? Rohan Seth talks to Shambhavi Naik to better understand the state of play and is later joined by Yatin K Thakur from the Indian Workspace Association to understand the impact the pandemic has had on the Indian co-working space.
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As India's relations with China deteriorate, what sort of ties should it seek with the United States? Lt General Prakash Menon talks to Suyash Desai and Aditya Ramanathan about the way ahead.
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From the 14th to the 17th centuries, the Sultanates of the Deccan embarked on a remarkable experiment in globalisation and regionalisation. This is reflected in their art, politics, and culture, but especially in their language. Independent researcher and journalist Karthik Malli joins Anirudh Kanisetti for a wide-ranging conversation in the vibrant history of the Dakhni language - still spoken in the Deccan - and what it tells us about the forgotten heritage of the region.
Listen to Anirudh and Aditya's podcasts on the interlinked destinies of the Sultanates and the imperial city of Vijayanagara on YUDDHA, the Indian Military History Podcast, here: (https://ivmpodcasts.com/yuddha)
Read Karthik's work on the subcontinent's linguistic history here:
1. (https://caravanmagazine.in/history/the-rise-and-fall-of-dakhni-literature)
- (https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/spectrum-top-stories/paper-vault-for-states-inscriptions-780958.html)
- (https://www.firstpost.com/living/dakhni-proverbs-dying-references-to-deccan-culture-are-being-preserved-recorded-by-one-urdu-professor-6826201.html)
- (https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/banglori-dakhni-how-language-associated-hyderabad-thrives-bengaluru-too-108850)
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Serosurveys conducted in Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune have thrown up some interesting findings on the possible scale of COVID-19 infection in India, showing a huge difference between the prevalence of infected persons and the number of confirmed cases. Sowmya talks to Shambhavi and Sunila about these findings and what their implications could be.
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Labour laws in India are complex and rigid. In the last few months, several state governments have announced changes to these old rules. But are the steps in the right direction? Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss.
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In a forty-one page order, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) last week ruled on an antitrust case on WhatsApp’s upcoming payments service. The order raised several crucial points, including the timing of the case and the current landscape of the Indian UPI payments space. Rohan Seth discusses the decision to rule in favour of WhatsApp with Anupam Manur and Prateek Waghre.
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Public discourse often attempts to explain the actions of nation-states through
"civilisational worldviews". China, for example, is believed to have a "Middle Kingdom" approach to foreign policy, while some claim that India's foreign policy follows in the footsteps of Kautilya's Arthashastra. But is that really the case? Do nation-states develop foreign policies drawing on the histories of the civilisations they claim to be descendants of? Anirudh, Pranay, and Suyash face off in this clash of civilisations and conversations.
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Stuck in the trenches of the Western Front in Europe, a soldier named Mir Mast took a very important decision that sent him on a remarkable journey through the 20th century world. Involving family honour, espionage, and royals from Germany to Afghanistan, his life provides a fascinating insight into colonial India before the rise of the Indian National Congress in the freedom struggle. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Pareek speak to Aditya Ramanathan to learn more.
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare suffers from a lack of clear division of responsibilities, a platform for inter-sectoral coordination and conflicts of interest. These weaknesses have become more apparent in the light of the pandemic, as the public health response has been anchored in the ICMR, which is primarily a research body. India needs an overhaul of the public health governance system which will have mechanisms for transparency and accountability. Anirudh talks to Sunila and Shambhavi about the changes that need to be brought into effect, which will improve the public health governance and thereby health outcomes and response to health emergencies in India.
Read our discussion document here - https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-reimagining-indias-public-health-governance-system/
Check out our discussion on the ICMR's role in managing the pandemic here -
https://takshashila.org.in/all-things-policy-a-covid-19-vaccine-made-in-india/
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While a wet market in Wuhan has become notorious for being the likely place of origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, some of India's own wet markets are plagued by problems like unhygienic conditions and the sale of endangered species. How can they be regulated? Shambhavi Naik and Sarthak Pradhan talk to Aditya Ramanathan.
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Geographies and domestic politics have a profound impact on how big tech operates. This is evident when we examine the stance tech companies have taken on racial justice issues in the US, compared to protests in Hong Kong or intermediary liability in Pakistan. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth to understand what drives these differences in reactions across countries.
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The standoff in Eastern Ladakh has led to a number of calls for India to deepen the relationship with Taiwan. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Sana Hashmi, Taiwan Fellow at the Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University, about the history and future of India’s engagement with Taiwan.
Sana Hashmi’s recent writings:
1. https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/it-is-time-for-india-to-invest-in-ties-with-taiwan/story-HCNTqDMTDEk4WazS3aqKmJ.html
- https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2020/06/16/2003738287
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The recorded history of Bengaluru, one of India's most dynamic cities, goes back well over a thousand years. However, it's a past that offers us only the most tantalising glimpses - through hero stones, inscriptions, and elegant temples. Anirudh Kanisetti joins Aditya Ramanathan to provide us a vivid retelling of this history from the Chalukyas to Tipu Sultan.
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COVID-19 has worsened the problem of malnutrition in India because it has disrupted two critical programmes: the ICDS and Mid-Day Meal Scheme. However, after initial setbacks, the Union and state governments, with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), have worked to ensure food is delivered to those that need it the most. Sunila Dixit talks to Dr. Siddharth Waghulkar of WFP about challenges to the government’s nutrition schemes and the ways of tackling more further shocks to India's food security.
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Agricultural markets in India have long been characterized by multiple trade barriers and uncompetitive policies. The Union government has passed three ordinances permitting trade outside the physical boundaries of the Agricultural Produce Market Committees, facilitating contract farming and easing restrictions under the Essential Commodities Act. Sarthak Pradhan and Anupam Manur analyze the potential impact of these reforms and what challenges may lie ahead.
Here’s the link to the ordinances
The Farmers Produce Trade And Commerce (Promotion And Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020 - http://agricoop.nic.in/sites/default/files/219745.pdf
The Farmers (Empowerment And Protection) Agreement On Price Assurance And Farm Services Ordinance, 2020 - http://agricoop.nic.in/sites/default/files/219750.pdf
The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 - https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/sites/default/files/file-uploads/essential-commodities-order/EC_Ordinance.pdf
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Facial recognition technology and its applications have been advancing, even in the absence of adequate privacy laws. Facial data is personal, sensitive, and potentially permanent - and it is being used for a wide range of applications in India and around the world. But are we addressing the challenges that come with this technology? Anushka Jain from the Internet Freedom Foundation joins Rohan Seth to talk about the problems with facial recognition and the impact it can have on privacy.
Project Panoptic is scheduled to launch on September 1. Here are links to IFF’s work on facial recognition:
- https://internetfreedom.in/we-have-written-to-the-government-seeking-a-3-year-moratorium-on-government-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-in-india-projectpanoptic/
- https://internetfreedom.in/iffs-legal-notice-to-the-ncrb-on-the-revised-rfp-for-the-national-automated-facial-recognition-system/
- https://internetfreedom.in/update-on-iffs-projectpanoptic/
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Amid the standoff at the LAC, the Indian government is reportedly reviewing the work of Confucius Institutes in the country. These institutes have come under increasing scrutiny around the world over the past few years. But what do we know about their operations? Is a crackdown in India warranted? And what could be the consequences? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Hamsini Hariharan, Pranay Kotasthane, and Suyash Desai.
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Are Indian cities equal spaces for everyone? Do social expectations determine how accepting an urban space is to people of different genders? What do gender relations in our homes have to do with the way we live in cities? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Roshni Kannan of CEPT Ahmedabad to find out.
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The technology to modify the human genome is here, potentially signaling a transformation of societies and economies. In the light of WHO's draft framework on governing human gene editing, Anirudh and Shambhavi discuss the ethical dilemmas, scientific challenges, and opportunities in store, and what India needs to do about them.
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Tech clusters play a leading role in fostering innovation, creating jobs, and attracting investments. In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what makes tech clusters work, whether we have them in India, and what governments can do to encourage them.
This is the NBER paper on tech clusters:
https://www.nber.org/papers/w27421.pdf
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Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Jeff Bezos attended an antitrust enquiry last week. The tech giants were grilled on issues ranging from conservative bias to platform neutrality. The results of this enquiry may very well signal the beginning of the end for big tech as we know it. Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth give us a breakdown.
You can read Anupam’s Paper and Rohan's columns here:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-review-paper-regulating-multi-sided-platforms-challenges-in-the-indian-context-2/
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/010820/tech-this-week-what-we-learned-from-the-us-antitrust-inquiry.html
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/250720/tech-this-week-apples-anti-trust-hearing-may-be-an-exercise-in-cr.html
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While India and China are in talks to disengage in Eastern Ladakh, what are the long-term implications of the standoff for bilateral ties? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Ambassador Nirupama Rao and Lt. General Prakash Menon on the measures that India should adopt to ensure security and stability with regard to the China challenge.
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The 2017 India-China standoff in Doklam, at a crucial trijunction between India, China, and Bhutan, was widely hailed as a victory for India. But was it? In the light of new satellite imagery, Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Lt General Prakash Menon about India and China's takeaways from the standoff, and how they continue to influence the strategies of both countries today.
Read our Discussion Document here: https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-the-doklam-imbroglio/
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The past few weeks have been tough for Huawei, as the UK and France have moved to reduce their dependence on it for their 5G networks. What’s prompted this change? Is India also likely to follow suit? Manoj Kewalramani and Pranay Kotasthane talk about recent developments and their implications.
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Twitter’s recent hack has raised concerns about data protection. But would the current Indian Data Protection Bill, which is being reviewed by Parliament, have been effective in tackling these concerns? Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth examine the fine print.
Bill Summary:
(https://www.prsindia.org/node/843845/chapters-at-a-glance)
Check out Rohan’s article over here: (https://www.deccanchronicle.com/technology/in-other-news/180720/tech-this-week-the-personal-data-protection-bill-in-the-context-of-t.html)
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Why should India care about what happens in the polar regions? And why has it sought greater influence in Arctic governance? Aditya Ramanathan talks to Anirudh Kanisetti about India's fascinating history of polar diplomacy.
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In the Second World War, Japan tried to develop a whole class of submarines that worked as small aircraft carriers. Why did the idea not catch on after 1945? Why do some military innovations reach a dead-end? Anirudh Kanisettti and Aditya Ramanathan delve into this fascinating case study.
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Why do diaries written in times of tumult have such appeal to us even today? What place do they hold in history? Manoj Kewalramani and Ganesh Chakravarthi discuss how personal, anecdotal, and first person perspectives shape our understanding of the past.
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Economic interdependence was supposed to bring peace but it also gives states the leverage they can use to coerce each other. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan about how economic coercion works and what lessons countries like India can learn.
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Even as China seeks to enforce its territorial claims in the South China Sea, the United States has reacted strongly. What are China's aims in the region? And how should India react? Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani join Aditya Ramanathan to examine the current situation and discuss India's role in it.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on school education. But if schools can't open, how can students continue their education in a country with limited Internet access? Takshashila's Sunila Dixit talks to Prateek Waghre about some concrete steps authorities can take to get children back to learning.
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India has no shortage of diagnostic labs but it isn't testing enough people for COVID-19. To understand why, Takshashila's Pranay Kotasthane talks to NIPFP researchers Harleen Kaur and Siddhartha Srivastava and molecular biologist Ameya Paleja about the complex regulatory and legal tangle around testing and what can be done about it.
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The ICMR recently stoked controversy by asking hospitals to participate in clinical trials for developing a COVID-19 vaccine by August 15. Is this a realistic deadline? What does it tell us about the state of scientific research in India? How close are we, really, to a vaccine, and how will it be deployed? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit in search of answers.
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How do China's public policy thinkers and strategic community view India's rise? How did social media in China react to the Galwan clash? Delhi Policy Group's Antara Ghosal Singh joins Takshashila's Manoj Kewalramani to talk about her research into Chinese debates on the relationship with India.
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Social media platforms, especially Facebook, have been facing an ad boycott from companies such as Unilever and Starbucks that are demanding they address concerns misinformation and hate speech online. Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth go into the fine print of what’s happening and consider its unintended consequences.
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As India considers its options to deter China along the LAC, some are pushing for a revival of the Mountain Strike Corps idea. But what is a Mountain Strike Corps? Why has it not taken shape for a decade? And is it the best way to tackle China in the Himalayas? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Lt General Prakash Menon.
Also, see General Menon's article on the Mountain Strike Corps:
https://usiofindia.org/publication/cs3-strategic-perspectives/reimagining-the-mountain-strike-corps/
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How has India's judiciary functioned in India's changing social conditions and political milieu? Are there differences in the way the Supreme Court, high courts, and district courts respond to these challenges? Alok Prasanna Kumar of the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy talks to Anirudh Kanisetti.
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Are there parallels between Turkish and Indian politics? Why has Turkey been drawn into the Middle East's wars? And how do Turkey and India see each other? Journalist Madhuvanthi Srinivasan talks to Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan about one of the region's most powerful and fascinating countries.
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Should India balance against China by drawing closer to the United States? Or should it adopt a more subtle strategy that allows it to keep its options open? Historian and strategist Zorawar Daulet Singh talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Suyash Desai about what India must do.
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China is tightening its grip on Hong Kong through a new national security law. The law's sweeping provisions give Beijing powers to crack down on political opposition both offline and online. Manoj Kewalramani, Suyash Desai, and Rohan Seth examine these dramatic developments.
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Why are consumers paying more for their petrol and diesel when crude oil prices are low? What do the Union and state governments do to control prices at the pump? Who else benefits? Pranay Kotasthane and Utkarsh Narain discuss.
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Ayurvedic formulations touting to cure COVID-19 have raised questions both about their claims and the scientific rigour of their clinical trials. Prateek Waghre talks to Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik about Patanjali's Coronil "immunity booster" and lessons to learn from this episode.
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What's it like to study politics and international relations in China? And how does India fit into the Chinese world view? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Hamsini Hariharan, an analyst and Yenching Scholar studying at Peking University, about life, politics and academic freedom in China.
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The Government of India has banned 59 apps developed by Chinese companies - but what does it actually mean to "ban" an app? How will this affect tensions between India and China, and does banning ever really work? Anupam Manur and Prateek Waghre join Utkarsh Narain to discuss.
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There’s been a growing debate in India about China’s influence in the Indian subcontinent. How has China’s role in the region evolved? What’s China been upto during the pandemic? And is a Sino-Indian contest inevitable in the region? Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Constantino Xavier of Brookings India and Shibani Mehta.
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Even as it tries to make sense of what happened in the Galwan Valley, India needs to make a serious reassessment of its policy towards China. In this episode, Nitin Pai and Manoj Kewalramani join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the sources of Chinese conduct and India’s options.
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How has the Chinese media reported the LAC standoff with India? Why has Chinese media not pushed for clarity on casualty figures from the Galwan clash? How has Chinese social media reacted to the tensions? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai about all this and more.
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The 15 June clashes in the Galwan Valley have resulted in heightened military and political tensions between India and China. For a deeper insight into the developments, in this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to three decorated Indian Army veterans — Lt General PJS Pannu, former Ladakh Corps Commander and Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff, Lt General Vinod Bhatia, former DGMO and now director of Center for Joint Warfare Studies in New Delhi, and Lt General Prakash Menon, Director of the Strategic Studies Programme at Takshashila.
For more, check out this article, from Lt General Bhatia:
https://cenjows.gov.in/synodos-detail?id=119
This is a non-verbatim summary of General Pannu's remarks: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rQ332QQCc_-Qxi79X854USjhvGiyPak2r2zDaHZVuLg/edit?usp=sharing
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Should India boycott Chinese goods? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane look at some of the common reasons given for banning Chinese products and why they're wrong.
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COVID-19 has also unleashed a parallel pandemic of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation. How are social media platforms in India responding to this information disorder? How will it affect the relationship between states, platforms and societies? In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre about their forthcoming document on on the subject.
If you track information disorder, also see Prateek's newsletter : MisDisMal-Information -(https://techpolicy.substack.com)
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As COVID-19 continues to spread in India, it’s becoming clear that governments at all levels, not just the Union, need to get involved in fighting it. Dr. Shambhavi Naik joins Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss how India can make the most of its testing capacity to track and contain the spread of the disease.
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What are the new national security threats India will face amid a global pandemic? How can it anticipate these threats and prepare for them? Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan talk to Manoj Kewalramani about the new international and domestic challenges India is likely to see in the coming years.
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In the 1930s, the US was an inward-looking country struggling with a collapsing economy and spiralling unemployment. But by 1945, it was on the winning side of the Second World War, manufacturing thousands of vehicles and armaments per month. American doctors and manufacturers ranked with the world's best. As India struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic, Anirudh Kanisetti and Sarthank Pradhan join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what India might have to learn from the US experience in the Second World War.
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Companies, institutions and governments around the world are racing to develop a vaccine against COVID-19. How will the country that gets there first use the vaccine to its advantage? Nitin Pai, Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan look at the possibilities and what India can do.
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While much attention is paid to developing a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, what are the treatments being tested or developed? Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit join Aditya Ramanathan to look at the potential treatments and some promising new research.
Also check out our episode on COVID-19 vaccines:
https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy-episode-list/2020/5/6/ep-319-when-will-we-get-a-vaccine
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What does Russia's new document on nuclear deterrence say about how it thinks about the ultimate weapon? Does Russia have a policy of escalate to de-escalate? Aditya Ramnathan and Pranav RS talk to Olya Oliker to find out more.
Russia’s Document on Basic Principles of Nuclear Deterrence: https://bit.ly/2BcOxJW
Moscow’s Nuclear Enigma: https://fam.ag/3d5EcMZ
New Document Consolidates Russia’s Nuclear Policy in One Place: https://bit.ly/3fqFS5a
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Most scientists have rubbished the idea that the novel coronavirus is a biological weapon. Their position could be bolstered by having the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) to investigate the virus. Why hasn't this happened? Shambhavi Naik joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the BWC, its limitations, and what needs to be done to make this nearly 50-year old treaty relevant to the 21st century.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison for a "virtual summit" last week, with the two countries striking significant agreements on everything from mining to maritime strategy. Is China driving the two countries closer? And how is Beijing likely to react? Manoj Kewalramani, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
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Have you ever thought about what goes into manufacturing a smartphone that you might order online? It involves highly-optimised global supply chains spanning countries and continents. US-China rivalry and the COVID-19 pandemic will make many of these supply chains unsustainable. Pranay Kotasthane explains the geopolitics of semiconductors, and how countries are adapting to those issues, to Anirudh Kanisetti.
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As lockdown restrictions are lifted across India, some states have announced plans to reopen schools. India’s children need to continue their education, and their parents need to go back to work, but the risk of schools becoming the hotbeds of infection is high. How can this tradeoff be managed? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Dr Shambhavi Naik.
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China and India are involved in intense stand-offs at multiple points across the LAC for over a month. China's aggression has approval from Xi Jinping and is driven by domestic pressures, says Jayadeva Ranade, former Additional Secretary, Government of India, in conversation with Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai.
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For over a month now, troops from India and China have been locked in a standoff along the LAC in Ladakh. While media speculation has been rife, both governments have been fairly tight-lipped. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani speaks to Lt. General Prakash Menon, discussing the nature of the terrain, the history of the dispute and the strategic implications of the current standoff.
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The idea of banning the TikTok app has been continually trending on Twitter. Critics cite the app's Chinese roots and some of its problematic user-generated content. But does a ban work as a policy solution? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth to find out.
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China’s decision to press ahead with a new national security legislation has led to much speculation about the future of Hong Kong. What’s driving Beijing’s policies and what could be the consequences? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Rohan Seth and Manoj Kewalramani.
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What’s driving China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea? Is this a matter of pandemic opportunism or could there be other factors motivating Beijing? Anirudh Kanisetti discusses all this and more with Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani.
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Governments are advocating for social pressure to ensure compliance with lockdowns. Is this wise? And should social media play a role? Prateek Waghre talks to Mira Swaminathan and Shubhika Saluja from The Center for Internet and Society about their work on ‘Lateral Surveillance’ and its consequences.
Watching Corona or Neighbours? - Introducing ‘Lateral Surveillance’ during COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2yOVik2
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India has one of the cheapest internet rates in the world. One gigabyte of data can cost as little as ₹18, while in other countries it may run into hundreds of rupees. How is this possible? Anupam Manur talks to two students of Takshashila's Post-Graduate Programme, Kaushal Oza and Shruthi Badri, to discuss the role of Reliance Jio in shaping the present-day telecom sector in India.
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With the establishment of the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) there also came the new Department of Military Affairs (DMA). In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane talks to Lt General (ret) Prakash Menon about the functions of DMA and the role of political guidance in military planning.
Human Capital for the Department of Military Affairs:
https://idsa.in/system/files/jds/14-2-2020-military-affairs-pmenon.pdf
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced that the Union government will provide a predictable space policy and regulatory environment for private players. But are the measures announced enough to build capacity in the space sector? Utkarsh Narain talks to Awais Ahmed, CEO of Pixxel, to find out.
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The Union government recently announced a new recruitment plan called "Tour of Duty" to recruit young soldiers and officers for a term of three years. Will this help reduce the burden of pensions expenditure? Pranay Kotasthane talks to Lt Gen (ret) Prakash Menon about the merits and shortcomings of the new plan, and possible ways to implement the tour of duty.
A Human Capital Investment Model for India’s National Security System:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-a-human-capital-investment-model-for-indias-national-security-system/
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Krishnadevaraya, emperor of Vijayanagara, was a remarkable man, a transition between an ancient Indian king and a recognisably "modern" political leader. Awestruck travellers wrote of the might and wealth of his gunpowder-wielding South Indian empire. But who was the man, Krishnadevaraya? What was the subcontinent like during his time? How did he see the 16th-century world - and how does the 21st-century world see him, five hundred years on? Srinivas Reddy, author of Raya: Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara, joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan to unpack the man and the myth.
Join us for Srinivas's lecture and discussion on May 30th, 2020 at 5 PM IST. Email sowmya[at]takshashila[dot]org[dot]in for the Zoom conference link.
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Technology touches almost every aspect of our daily life. But what's the use of it during a pandemic? In this episode, Rohan Seth talks to Prateek Waghre, Sapni G Krishna and Utkarsh Narain about the use of technologies such as Bluetooth and GPS to tackle the challenge of social distancing, and the regulatory framework required to introduce technology-based interventions.
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Rupees twenty lakh crore. That's the size of the stimulus package promised by the government. But how will it work? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan do a deep dive into the government's plan and look at whether it's the economic medicine India needs amid a pandemic.
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Today, Vladimir Putin's Russia faces its most serious threat since its annexation of Crimea in 2014. COVID-19 has spread rapidly, placing enormous strains on its public health system. Russia's economy is in lockdown. The vote on Putin's presidential future has been postponed. What do all these challenges mean for Russia's future? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Dr. Chandra Rekha from the Indian Council of World Affairs to find out.
Read Dr. Rekha's report, "Russia's Fight Against COVID-19":(https://bit.ly/3e6qGK6)
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With India easing restrictions on the movement of people, is it possible that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is over? Unfortunately, no. There's a long way to go before we can be sure of that. Shambhavi Naik, Sunila Dixit, and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss how to prepare India's healthcare systems for new waves of infection.
Takshashila Policy Advisory:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-policy-advisory-covid-19-healthcare-measures-to-tackle-a-second-wave-in-india/
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With barely 300 tests per million people, India, the world’s most populous country, has a long way to go before it has a clear picture of the way COVID-19 is spreading. Dr. Shambhavi Naik joins Anirudh Kanisetti to unpack the bottlenecks in the availability of testing kits and their deployment in the country.
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Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat recently said the armed forces should not push for large arms imports and be realistic about their requirements. Why does Indian remain a major arms importer? Lt General Prakash Menon, the director of Takshashila's strategic studies programme, tells Aditya Ramanathan the problem largely lies on the supply side rather than on the armed forces.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on the global order. While Sino-US competition is expected to accelerate, middle powers like India could enjoy greater bargaining capabilities with both of them. But making the best of this will require India to undertake much-needed reforms. Listen in as Anirudh Kanisetti, Pranay Kotasthane and Akshay Alladi join Manoj Kewalramani to discuss a roadmap for India to navigate the post-COVID-19 world order.
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The death of nuclear arms control seems imminent. But what about conventional arms? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS talk to Dr. Ulrich Kühn about the history of conventional arms control and its impact on European security.
Dr Kühn’s publications:
http://ulrichkuehn.com/Publications/
"Our foreign and security policy must never be a German special way":
https://bit.ly/3fLPxV2
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Facebook has announced a 20-member content oversight board that many are calling a "Supreme Court". Are 20 members really enough to moderate all the content on Facebook? What does this portend for the future of social media moderation? Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre.
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A recent attack in northern Kashmir killed the Commanding Officer (CO) and three other soldiers of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles. But why was the CO in battle? What's his role? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane talks to Lt Gen (ret) Prakash Menon to understand the roles and duties of a commanding officer in the army.
The CO is Dead, Long Live the CO:
https://usiofindia.org/publication/cs3-strategic-perspectives/the-co-is-dead-long-live-the-co/
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Facebook - which owns WhatsApp - has recently acquired a stake in Reliance Jio. This might have profound implications for the future of Indian e-commerce and telecommunications. Rohan Seth and Prateek Waghre join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the risks of depending on China for global manufacturing. Is this a call for India to manufacture for the world instead? What will it actually take to achieve that? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan discuss how India can make its manufacturing competitive and attract more global business.
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COVID-19 is taking a terrible human toll in West Asia even as it re-wires the region's geopolitics in surprising ways. Prateek Waghre talks to Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan about what India needs to do to minimize the risks to itself and seize new opportunities for cooperation.
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What are the challenges in developing a vaccine for Covid-19? How soon can we have one? And what if there is none? Shambhavi Naik and Sunila Dixit join Aditya Ramanathan to talk about the treacherous path to a safe and effective vaccine.
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Many accounts of the Cold War accept the theory of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). But did leaders and policymakers actually believe in MAD? And if they did, why did they engage in dangerous arms races? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS talk to Dr. Brendan Rittenhouse Green about why the theory of the nuclear revolution does not fully explain real-world policy choices even today.
The Revolution that Failed: (https://bit.ly/3b5ne01)
Stalking the Secure Second Strike: (https://bit.ly/2Wm1lVe)
Conceal or Reveal? Managing Clandestine Military Capabilities in Peacetime Competition: (https://bit.ly/3cdvHA1)
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The spread of misinformation has complicated the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, the misinformation ecosystem has thrived on both the novelty of the virus and pre-existing social biases. In this episode, Rohan Seth and Manoj Kewalramani discuss why we need to re-evaluate the importance we afford to social media in our news diet, while attaching a premium to quality journalism.
Stay Safe and Go Back to Newspaper this Pandemic: (https://bit.ly/2Ss8L8d)
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The COVID outbreak has resulted in shortages of key PPE and medical equipment. Building a strategic reserve of these could help encourage indigenous manufacturing, lower prices, and prepare India for possible future waves of the pandemic. Shambhavi Naik discusses with Sunila Dixit and Sarthak Pradhan.
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"Every crisis is also an opportunity," the old saying goes. Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane have some ideas on when that actually happens - and what opportunities India has during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Does a Crisis Become a Policy Opportunity: (https://bit.ly/2KJZWlC)
Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies: (https://bit.ly/2VIFmIG)
Diplomacy and Domestic Politics: (https://bit.ly/2KIAi0G)
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China claims its military has been unscathed by the novel coronavirus pandemic despite being part of the containment effort. Could this claim be true? Aditya Ramanathan talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the PLA and China's plans for military modernisation.
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Less than a year ago, the social media giants claimed that moderating content online was an arduous task. Yet, under the shadow of Covid-19, these companies are successfully removing misinformation from their sites. In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth to understand how the tech giants have finally come around, and what this means for the future of moderating content online.
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Foreign investment will be critical to reviving the Indian economy as the threat from Covid-19 retreats. At the same time, there's concern about foreign entities picking up undervalued Indian assets. Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan join Manoj Kewalramani to discuss how the government should go about meeting these objectives of attracting FDI while protecting strategic assets.
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As India prepares to ease lockdown restrictions and restore economic activity, most epidemiological models expect there to be fresh waves of infection over the coming months. A national strategy is needed to manage the risks to lives and to livelihoods and to allow for calibrated responses in response to local conditions. Nitin Pai joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Shambhavi Naik to discuss our ideas.
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The Bengal Famine was one of the worst humanitarian disasters in modern Indian history. What caused the famine and can it tell us how to handle a pandemic today? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan talks to Anirudh Kanisetti and Sarthak Pradhan about a time when millions starved because of human decisions.
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The end of the nation-wide lockdown will inevitably force the union government to spend more money on healthcare and economic recovery. But is there money to spend? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane estimate the amount of cash required to fuel a post-Covid-19 recovery and discuss options for financing it.
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Indian authorities have imposed price caps on face masks and sanitisers. Private labs have been told to conduct Covid-19 tests for free. While these measures may be well-meaning, they don't work, and are already leading to disastrous shortages. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Anupam Manur and Shambhavi Naik to understand why.
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While India has a transparent nuclear doctrine, its nuclear arsenal is almost a black box to outsiders. Are India's existing nuclear weapons sufficient to deter China? And does India need ICBMs at all? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS talk to Dr Frank O'Donnell, a scholar on strategic issues, about the shape of India's deterrent.
The Strategic Postures of India and China:
https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/strategic-postures-china-and-india-visual-guide
India in Nuclear Asia (book):
https://www.orientblackswan.com/details?id=9789352872855
Former SFC chief BS Nagal’s statement with regard to Indian nuclear planning,:
https://www.stimson.org/wp-content/files/EventTranscript_1_17_IndiaNuclearAsia.pdf
The Evolution of India’s Agni V Missile:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a319d32b07869f9de833db7/t/5a37c7ca652dea7bc22a9a46/1513605067348/ODonnell+and+Pant+-+Evolution+of+India%27s+Agni-V+Missile+-+May+2014.pdf
Exchange between MoD and Lok Sabha Standing Committee on Defence on nuclear weapons:
http://164.100.47.193/lsscommittee/Defence/13_Defence_19.pdf
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Who is to blame for Covid-19? It depends on who you ask, and it might depend on which country's information operations they have been exposed to on social media. As hashtags duke it out on Twitter, Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Manoj Kewalramani and Prateek Waghre to understand the information ecosystem of the pandemic.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a pause in the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. The movement, however, continues to command public support and friction is likely to continue in the long run. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan speaks to Rohan Seth and Manoj Kewalramani about their new paper which provides a critical appraisal of the movement.
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The Medical Council of India has announced guidelines for the practice of telemedicine by registered doctors. Can telemedicine help shield frontline healthcare workers during a viral outbreak? Can it, over time, level the disparity in care between urban and rural areas? Yes and no. Anirudh Kanisetti speaks to Sunila Dixit and Shambhavi Naik to find out more.
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How should military leaders report difficult truths up the chain of command? As the coronavirus spread on board an American aircraft carrier, its captain sent a strongly-worded letter to his superiors that was leaked to the press. The captain lost his job and the man who fired him also resigned days later. What lessons does this episode hold for India? Lt General Prakash Menon, the director of Takshashila's strategic studies programme, joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the challenges of speaking truth to power in the armed forces.
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Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been dealing with the global pandemic in their own ways. In this episode, Anand Arni, Pranay Kotasthane and Suyash Desai talk about how India's neighbours have responded and the role of SAARC and BIMSTEC in facilitating cooperation.
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Did the WHO mishandle the SARS-Cov-2 outbreak? Should it have raised the alarm earlier and declared it a pandemic? Suyash Desai and Nischitha Suresh tell Manoj Kewalramani why believe the WHO messed up and how states use international organizations for their own purpose.
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The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty turned 50 this year. But its landmark review conference this year has been postponed because of the global pandemic. Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS about treaty's contested past and uncertain future.
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The past six years have witnessed phenomenal growth in Chinese private sector investment in India. So which sectors have gained the most? How does this impact the Sino-Indian relationship? And what are the regulatory challenges that this trend poses? Manoj Kewalramani talks to The Hindu's Ananth Krishnan about all this and more.
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What will India's economy look like at the end of the Covid-19 pandemic? What should the union and state governments do to limit the damage and aid a recovery? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Nitin Pai discuss a plan to kickstart growth once the smoke clears.
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How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted China’s economy? Are we likely to see a swift recovery or a lengthy period of stops and starts? And what’s likely to be the impact on the global trading order? Manoj Kewalramani discusses all this and more with the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Nick Marro.
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Why do we know so little about how the coronavirus pandemic is hurting Pakistan? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane, Sarthak Pradhan and Sakshi Arora discuss Takshashila's new strategic assessment of Covid-19's impact on Pakistan, and the political dynamics shaping the crisis.
Takshashila Strategic Assessment:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-strategic-assessment-the-economics-and-politics-of-pakistans-covid-19-response/
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The Russia-Saudi face-off on oil production combined with the global pandemic has sent crude prices plunging. What's the global impact of low energy prices and what can India do? Anupam Manur, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is considered to be China's path to carving a new world order. But who conceptualized it first? And how do the Chinese actually think about their place in the world? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Nadège Rolland, a senior fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) to discuss the origins of BRI and Chinese perspectives on world order.
1- China's Vision for a New World Order https://www.nbr.org/publication/chinas-vision-for-a-new-world-order/
2- China's Eurasian Century? Political and Strategic Implications of the Belt and Road Initiative https://www.nbr.org/publication/chinas-eurasian-century-political-and-strategic-implications-of-the-belt-and-road-initiative/
3- Securing the Belt and Road Initiative: China's Evolving Military Engagement Along the Silk Roads https://www.nbr.org/publication/securing-the-belt-and-road-initiative-chinas-evolving-military-engagement-along-the-silk-roads/
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How is the Covid-19 pandemic reshaping the Sino-US relationship? Are we witnessing a geopolitical realignment in Europe? Is China’s influence growing or are its early failures and aggressive propaganda attracting a backlash? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Andrew Small, Senior Transatlantic Fellow at GMFUS, about all this and more.
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What happens when the government takes away your property rights? Why does the state government own all sandalwood trees in Karnataka? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the fascinating story of sandalwood regulations and its regressive effects on India's sandalwood production.
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While the Covid-19 pandemic has cast a gloom over the global economy, there are some sectors and companies that continue to thrive. Rohan Seth and Nischitha Suresh join Manoj Kewalramani to talk about why certain firms are growing and how others are adapting.
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A number of states have leveraged technology solutions to combat the Covid-19
outbreak. What have they done? What can India learn from their experiences? And what are the long-term implications of these tech interventions?
Prateek Waghre, Rohan Seth and Manoj
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We are probably still in the early days of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. What human and financial toll will it take? And what sort of a world will we inherit when this pandemic is over? Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan take a sobering (and occasionally optimistic) look at some possible scenarios.
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Could we be experiencing the last global pandemic? Will revolutions in computing and synthetic biology transform the way we deal with contagious diseases? In this episode, Takshashila's founders, Nitin Pai and Narayan Ramachandran discuss the prospects for containing future outbreaks and the surprising obstacles that could come in our way.
Nitin’s Mint article:
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/why-the-current-pandemic-may-perhaps-be-the-world-s-last-one-11584281852511.html
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As Covid-19 cases spread around the world, China says it has ‘turned the tide’ to contain the outbreak. Anirudh Kanisetti and Manoj Kewalramani discuss how Chinese officials and media are now seeking to shift focus from China’s early failures to showcase the country as a responsible global power.
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President Vladimir Putin is consolidating his power both internally and along Russia's peripheries. Is there a method that underlies Moscow's behaviour? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan dive into the world of Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin and look at what it might tell us about Russian politics and strategy.
Why didn’t Vijayanagara have a Navy?:
https://soundcloud.com/takshashila-institution/why-didnt-vijayanagara-have-a-navy
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India is one of the most oil-dependent countries in the world. But what can it do when hydrocarbon supplies are disrupted? Anupam Manur and Narayan Ramachandran talk about their new research into how India can build its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR), and prepare for the worst.
An Indian Approach Towards Strategic Petroleum Reserves:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-an-indian-approach-towards-strategic-petroleum-reserves/
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The military reforms initiated by President Xi Jinping have brought sweeping changes to the People's Liberation Army (PLA). But are these measures making China more secure? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss their new research on Chinese military modernization.
Research SlideDoc:
https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-slidedoc-securing-china-an-assessment-of-xis-military-reforms/
Active Defence
https://www.amazon.com/Active-Defense-Military-Princeton-International/dp/0691152136
Military Balance 2015:
https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance/the-military-balance-2015
Military Balance 2019:
https://www.iiss.org/publications/the-military-balance/the-military-balance-2019
Chairman Xi Remakes the PLA:
https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Publications/Books/Chairman-Xi-Remakes-the-PLA/
China’s Defence White Paper 2019:
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-07/24/c_138253389.htm
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The Yes Bank crisis has spurned the government to send State Bank of India (SBI) to its rescue. This has led to a further consolidation of public sector banks in India. Why are some banks struggling? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane sits down with Anupam Manur to understand the roots of the current crisis, its impact on the banking sector and the reforms needed to fix it.
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From the COVID-19 outbreak to the Yes Bank crisis, the Indian and the world economy are being buffeted by relentless waves of crises. Anupam Manur talks to Takshashila's founders, the two Ns: Narayan Ramachandran and Nitin Pai, to take stock of the tumult and assess the prospects for the future.
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Is the global Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic? What must India do to contain its fallout? Nitin Pai and Shambhavi Naik join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss this unprecedented health crisis and what we can expect next.
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VP Menon rose from nothing to become a critical figure in both the transfer of power from the British and the integration of India's states. In this episode, historian Narayani Basu joins Anirudh Kanisetti, Sowmya Nandan and Aditya Ramanathan to talk about Menon's extraordinary life and his role in shaping modern India.
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In the murky depths below Asia's oceans, competition is brewing between major powers as they seek to protect and expand their fleets of ballistic missile submarines. What's driving this competition? And what role does geography play? Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti and Pranav R.S. discuss China's nuclear submarines, their utility and India's response.
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From Wuhan to Chennai, both China and India have reiterated that they must not let differences turn into disputes. But strategic competition in the Indian Ocean Region appears unavoidable, given China expanding presence. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai discuss all this and more in this special episode with journalist and author Bertil Lintner.
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The humble potato emerged from the mountains of Peru to become a staple food around the world. Today, the potato suffers from inbreeding or 'depression' that's reducing its nutrition and productivity. What can be done? Shambhavi Naik joins Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss the surprising past of the potato and why GM technology is crucial to its future.
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India continues to have too few women at work even in white-collar jobs. What can be done to increase their numbers? Anupam Manur asks Sowmya Nandan and Shambhavi Naik why women in India find it difficult to pursue careers and how workplaces can be made more inclusive.
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The decision by the streaming service Hotstar to withhold the show Last Week Tonight has stirred controversy. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Prateek Waghre and Utkarsh Narain discuss the repercussions of Hotstar's decision and the rationale behind self-censorship by media platforms.
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America's deal with the Taliban is being celebrated by some as a step towards peace. Are they right? Anand Arni and Pranay Kotasthane join Aditya Ramanathan to dissect the deal and highlight the many perils it is likely to bring to Indians and Afghans.
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With the U.S. looking for a quick exit from Afghanistan, should India consider putting boots on the ground? Pranay Kotasthane is joined by Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan as he makes the case for India to provide specific kinds of support to Afghanistan's armed forces and police.
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Slowly but surely, China is developing expeditionary capabilities that will allow it to project power in the overseas territory. What's driving it to develop such forces? And should India be worried? Suyash Desai and Pranav RS join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
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While the number of new coronavirus cases are falling in China, Xi says the situation remains “grim and complex.” What’s worse, there are new hotspots emerging internationally. Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik discuss all this and more in this weekly update.
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As gene-editing technology advances, the social contexts within which it will unfold need to be understood and integrated into policy planning. Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss the dark history of eugenics, its recent resurgence, and what India needs to do to ensure gene editing is used responsibly.
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French President Emmanuel Macron wants European Union countries to discuss the possibility of giving France's nuclear forces a broader role in European security. Is this a feasible idea? What is Macron's game plan? Aditya Ramanathan, Nischitha Suresh and Pranav RS try to unpack Macron's motivations and whether they make any sense for Europe.
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Even as India receives US President Donald Trump with fanfare it remains committed to a multipolar world order. But is such an order really conducive to India's rise? Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan consider the question and a lively debate ensues.
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A new speech by Xi Jinping shows that the Chinese leadership was aware of the outbreak well before strict measures were taken. Is this an admission of systemic failure or signalling of strength? Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik take stock of all the developments related to the outbreak.
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US President Donald Trump is set to land in Ahmedabad on February 24 on his first trip to India. But will his visit amount to anything more than hype? Manoj Kewalramani and Pranay Kotasthane join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the future of the India-US relationship.
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The 15th Finance Commission has come out with a slew of recommendations. Which states stand to gain and which ones stand to lose? Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane examine some of the implications of the commission's interim report.
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In this week’s Reading the Economist, Aditya Ramanathan is joined by Anirudh Kanisetti and Suyash Desai to discuss the failure of UN peacemaking, arms sales in the Middle East, and the politics of Ireland, the Phillippines, and Kazakhstan.
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Is China now playing nice after years of assertiveness? Does India's policy of "evasive balancing" make any sense? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Aditya Ramanathan to debate new ideas about the politics of the Indo-Pacific.
As the coronavirus continues to take a lethal toll across the world, Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik take stock of recent developments and try to make a better sense of China's response.
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After hundreds of years of caste endogamy, one would think that Indian society would be far more open to intercaste marriages than it actually is. Shambhavi Naik and Sarthak Pradhan unpack the science and political economy of intercaste marriage with Anirudh Kanisetti, busting myths, discussing history, and pointing out the very real ramifications for public health today.
Read Shambhavi’s article here: https://theprint.in/science/the-scientific-argument-for-marrying-outside-your-caste/360975/
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Facebook recently stated that a doctored video of U.S. congresswoman Nancy Pelosi did not violate community guidelines. So what constitutes fake news? And what are the big social media companies doing about it? Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Prateek Waghre and Rohan Seth about today's information disorder.
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In this week’s Reading the Economist, Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti, and Sarthak Pradhan explore everything from the consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade to Britain’s nuclear deterrent, the economic costs of the Wuhan coronavirus, and the challenge of financial inclusion in India.
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Nearly six months after the internet shutdown in J&K, the Union government's decision to partially lift the shutdown has been riddled with controversy. Why is this judgement so controversial? In this special episode, Rohan Seth first talks to Apar Gupta, the director of Indian Freedom Foundation, and Prateek Waghre about the Anuradha Bhasin case judgement about the implications of Kashmir internet white list.
Prateek’s twitter thread: https://twitter.com/prateekwaghre/status/1222125797638430720
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The coronavirus continues to spread across China and beyond. The WHO has declared a global health emergency, and governments across the world are rushing to contain it. But it’s a challenge that the world is well-equipped to tackle. Anirudh Kanisetti, Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik take stock of recent developments and unpack the myths about the virus.
India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat announced that the armed forces would transition to theatre commands in the next three years. Why does India need theatre commands and what should they look like? Lt General Prakash Menon joins Aditya Ramanathan and Suyash Desai to talk about the difficulties and opportunities ahead as India restructures its military.
Union Budgets are an annual ritual marked by pageantry and breathless commentary. But how important are they? In this episode, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane discuss how the budget really impacts the economy and our daily lives.
How big a threat is a nuclear terrorism? How did the AQ Khan network really work? And is arms control dead? In this special episode, Matthew Bunn, Professor of Practice at the Harvard Kennedy School, joins Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS to discuss the challenges of our nuclear age.
China's has an ambitious plan to use artificial intelligence to transform its armed forces. But how would such changes affect nuclear stability? Lora Saalman, a leading expert on the subject joins Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav RS and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the emerging challenges from Asia's AI arms race.
Medieval India is far more complicated than we give it credit for - it’s full of wily merchants, pragmatic rulers, and complex interactions. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan dive into 13th century Gujarat, discussing a fascinating inscription from Somnath and what it might tell us about how Hindus and Muslims saw each other at the time.
Takshashila's policy proposal, 'The New Space Policy 2020' proposes a clear governance structure that paves the way for the growth of the nascent private space sector in India. The proposal seeks to decouple the policy, regulatory and service delivery roles of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Utkarsh Narain joins Pranay Kotasthane and Pranav RS to discuss why the new structure is needed, and what it should look like.
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- https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-policy-proposal-the-new-space-policy-2020/
Tech researchers Rohini Lakshané and Prateek Waghre join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss the whitelist of 301 sites that have been made accessible in Jammu & Kashmir. Their analysis highlights major issues with the practicalities of Internet bans - and points to worrisome implications for the future of Internet access in India.
West Asia is notorious today for its geopolitical instability - but has that always been the case? What do the premodern states of the region tell us about today's shifting dynamics? Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti and Manoj Kewalramani trace out its long-term geopolitics.
Read Michael Cook’s article here:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-the-royal-asiatic-society/article/longterm-geopolitics-of-the-premodern-middle-east/4C270E6B47EE028299F95045943F1ACD
The Wuhan virus is already spreading across the world and taking a deadly toll. But what is the virus anyway and how does it spread? In this episode, Rohan Seth talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik to put these developments in context and talk about their implications.
Indian media coverage of China often tends to be dominated by issues like national security and border frictions. There’s little original reportage around social issues, attitudes towards technology and women’s rights. In this episode Manoj Kewalramani speaks to journalist Sowmiya Ashok about her experiences of reporting on China’s dramatically changing society.
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What kind of products should a state-run PSU produce? Do PSUs make a profit? In this episode, Anupam Manur, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan talk about the persistent role of state PSUs in India's economy and what can be done about them.
What power does the government have over your data? How should India approach global data sharing agreements? With the Joint Parliamentary Committee due to give its recommendations on the Data Protection Bill before the Budget Session, Prateek and Rohan sit down with Aditi Agrawal from Medianama to discuss the latest version of the bill.
Though people on average live longer today, there remain serious threats to global health. But do we know what these are? In this episode Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Shambhavi Naik to get her insights into a World Health Organization report on ten major risks to global health.
With the rise of China and the slow decline of the international system, how should countries think about the balance of power? In this special episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Manoj Kewalramani talk to Professor TV Paul from McGill University about soft balancing, the rise of China and its implications for India.
What is the role of news media in India today and how do we assess its health? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai sit down with veteran journalist and Rajya Sabha member Kumar Ketkar to discuss media governance, censorship, and alternate models of funding good journalism.
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen won a second four-year term in an historic election on January 11. Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss the impact of Tsai’s re-election on the China-Taiwan relationship and its implications for the security dynamic in East Asia.
Should the government be allowed to know whom you’re texting? Should it be able to pressure social media companies to silence voices? With the IT Act due to be amended this month with rules on intermediary liability, Rohan and Utkarsh sit down with Torsha Sarkar from the Centre of Internet and Society to discuss implications.
Check out Rohan’s article on intermediary liability here: https://theprint.in/opinion/can-modi-govt-know-who-you-text-should-fb-be-liable-for-your-posts-well-know-in-jan-2020/341446/
Do countries really need a grand strategy? Can volunteers transform journalism? And what's up with the curious phenomenon of 'flight shaming'? In this episode, Sarthak Pradhan, Nischitha Suresh and Pranav R. Satyanath join Aditya Ramanathan for a lively discussion on the latest issues of Foreign Policy magazine.
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A high profile confrontation at sea between China and Indonesia comes even as countries in the region try to come up with a common code of conduct. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what 2020 holds for the South China Sea.
What books did people at Takshashila read in 2019? What is the significance of these books? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Nitin Pai and Rohan Seth list their favourite books from last year, and talk about how each book has influenced their thinking.
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A strange revolution, a catastrophic invasion, a dramatic terrorist attack, and an economic transformation. Few years in modern history have been as consequential as 1979. Four decades on, Mano Kewalramani joins Aditya Ramanathan and Sankalp Gurjar to discuss how 1979 shaped our world.
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The killing of Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds expeditionary force, is a pivotal moment in the history of modern West Asia. Aditya Ramanathan and Manoj Kewalramani join Anirudh Kanisetti to understand the man’s career, his influence on Iran’s foreign policy, and how his death will impact the geopolitics of the region. We also get into its impact on India’s interests, and assess India’s strategy in West Asia - something that needs urgent attention.
This episode also features lots of interesting chatter on Iranian culture and politics, and the chaotic political geography of West Asia!
Further Reading/Viewing
Beatboxing in the Tehran Metro
Qassem Soleimani’s Career and Iran’s Strategy
Anirudh Kanisetti and Utkarsh Narain join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss the most interesting stories of the week: China and the US are undergoing a divorce in hi-tech industries, Brazil’s Bolsanaro might have some upsides, and Australia is experiencing wildfires that could accelerate climate change.
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Four years after its inception, China's Strategic Support Force (SSF), which is responsible for cyber, space and electronic warfare, has become central to the PLA's military capabilities. How has the SSF developed and how does it compare against its foreign counterparts? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Pranav RS and Suyash Desai to find out.
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How does someone who wants to influence policy actually do so outside of government? How does a policy career help transform the country, and for that matter, how do you get into the policy space anyway? Anirudh Kanisetti talks to Apurva Kumar, Shibani Mehta and Sowmya Nandan about their journeys to find out..
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V. K. Krishna Menon is probably India's most famous defence minister - especially for his role in the 1962 Sino-Indian War. But it turns out there's a lot more to him than just that. From his role in the Freedom Struggle to his remarkable career as India's Ambassador to the UN, Jairam Ramesh takes Anirudh Kanisetti, Shambhavi Naik, and Manoj Kewalramani through the life of this complex and brilliant man.
Jairam Ramesh is a Rajya Sabha MP and the author of "A Chequered Brilliance: The Many Lives of V. K. Krishna Menon. '' You can order a copy of the book here:
https://www.amazon.in/Chequered-Brilliance-Lives-Krishna-Menon/dp/0670092320/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=a+chequered+brilliance&qid=1577191818&sr=8-2
How has the Indian economy fared in 2019? From agricultural output to the GDP calculations, Apurva Kumar, Pranay Kotasthane, and Anupam Manur try to figure out the year's hits and misses.
How did India’s foreign policy hold up in 2019? From the ASAT test to Howdy Modi, Manoj Kewalramani, Pranay Kotasthane, Sankalp Gurjar and Suyash Desai discuss and debate the hits and misses in Indian foreign policy this year.
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What did 2019 mean for the Indian tech space? Rohan Seth talks to Utkarsh Narain and Prateek Waghre about how the debate has progressed in policy circles around data protection, facial recognition, social media, misinformation and other things tech.
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The Union government is asking for inputs on a cybersecurity strategy for a new India. Takshashila’s Tech Team, Prateek Waghre, Utkarsh Narain, and Rohan Seth talk about the shortcomings of the 2013 national cybersecurity policy and debate on what the upcoming 2020 policy should have.
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What happens when Amazon enters or leaves an Indian city? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth about how Amazon's new fulfillment centres impact everything from local employment to public health.
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What does the Personal Data Protection Bill say about linking Aadhar to social media?
What exactly will the proposed Data Protection Authority even do? Prateek Waghre and Utkarsh
Narain discuss with Rohan Seth.
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What role do institutions of the state play in shaping government policy, and how do these institutions affect policy when in peril? In this edition of Reading the Economist, Anirudh Kanisetti, Pranav RS and Sarthak Pradhan discuss this with examples from Asia, Africa and Europe.
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China’s fertility rate is down to just 1.6. The workforce is shrinking while the population of the elderly grows. At the same time, the now abandoned one-child policy has resulted in a skewed sex ratio. Given all this, could demography be a rising China’s Achilles Heel? Manoj Kewalramani, Suyash Desai join Pranay Kotasthane to discuss the economics and politics of population control in China.
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Getting to space has never been as easy as it is today, but this has also opened the doors for a new space race. In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranay Kotasthane talk to Pranav RS about our new paper on space power and space warfare, and discuss the new opportunities offered by space.
Also check out:
Takshashila Review Paper: Space Power and Space Warfare
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The term “cyber warfare” has come into vogue in recent times, but nobody seems to know what it actually is. In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti sits down with Prateek Waghre, Pranav RS and Shibani Mehta to talk about cyberwarfare and what countries are doing to deal with new threats in cyberspace.
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After last week's annual summit, cracks seem to be appearing in NATO over Russia, Turkey, and even the USA. Is this anti-Soviet alliance finally on its last legs, 70 years after it was formed? Anirudh Kanisetti and Sankalp Gurjar discuss with Manoj Kewalramani.
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In this week's Reading the Economist, Apurva Kumar and Suyash Desai join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss global inequality and how bad policies are holding us back from tackling climate change.
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Anirudh Kanisetti and Suyash Desai join Manoj Kewalramani to further unpack our report to India's Parliament on China's rise. This is part 2 of 2, exploring how China has impacted India's economy and geopolitics - and what India needs to do about it.
Read the full report here:
An Indian Approach to Navigate China’s Rise
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Takshashila researchers Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti and Shibani Mehta unpack our latest research: a report to India's Parliament about China's rise. This is part 1 of 2, exploring the sources of China's power and global influence and how they have grown over the decades.
Check out the full report here:
An Indian Approach to Navigate China’s Rise
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The Transgender Persons Bill that has been passed by Parliament has been widely decried by activists, but met with societal and political indifference. Dr Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti join Manoj Kewalramani to discuss some of the issues that the bill will raise for trans citizens.
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Are new developments eroding the credibility of India’s no first use policy? Is North Korea going to spark a crisis in the new year? In this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav R.S. talk to Vipin Narang, Associate Professor at MIT about India's counterforce temptations and the latest nuclear tensions in northeast Asia.
Also check out:
India's Counterforce Temptations
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Annual stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is a major cause of pollution in North India and a serious public health crisis. While the problem is well known, the solutions are not. In this episode, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane use an economic perspective to derive possible solutions to lessen crop burning.
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Do hi-tech industries create regionally unbalanced development? If so, is it a problem governments can address? In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Anupam Manur debate the challenges, pitfalls and paradoxes of industrial policies.
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The post-Soviet military of Russia has evolved into a fighting force for the 21st century. How has Russia achieved this and how do the Russians spend their money on weapons? To discuss a new report talking about these issues, Aditya Ramanathan sits down with Anirudh Kanisetti and Pranav RS to dig deeper.
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What do dolphins, artificial intelligence, and brain-machine interfaces have to tell us about the future of war? Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti, and Aditya Ramanathan debate and criticise the ideas presented in the latest issue of MIT Technology Review.
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How does China plan to use its expanding submarine fleet? And what does it mean for India? Aditya Ramanathan, Pranav RS and Suyash Desai dive into the murky world of military competition that lurks beneath the waves.
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The US-South Korea alliance is on shaky ground. China is looking to expand its nuclear arsenal. The parallels between Sri Lankan and Indian politics. And are tech companies ignoring women when designing products? Utkarsh Narain and Pranav RS join Manoj Kewalramani to talk about all this and more in this week’s Reading The Economist.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Ramnath Goenka Lecture last week was hailed by some as a landmark speech. But did it really lay out a new vision for Indian foreign policy? Sankalp Gurjar and Suyash Desai join Manoj Kewalramani to discuss.
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Since the first mushroom cloud erupted over Hiroshima, there’s been a strong belief that nukes have fundamentally changed international politics. But is this true? In this special episode, political scientists Keir Lieber and Daryl Press talk to Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS about the myth of the nuclear revolution.
"The End of MAD?" article by Keir A. Leiber and Daryl G. Press
"The New Era of Counterforce" article by Keir A. Leiber and Daryl G. Press
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A New York Times report based on leaked internal Chinese documents sheds fresh light on the unprecedented crackdown on ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. Suyash Desai, Sankalp Gurjar and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the report and the global reaction to China’s internment of Uighurs.
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Why have Indian Twitter users started moving to Mastodon? What is the so-called Fediverse, and will it replace Twitter? Utkarsh Narain, Anirudh Kanisetti and Prateek Waghre break it down.
Utkarsh Narain - @utkarsh01
Anirudh Kanisetti - @AKanisetti
Prateek Waghre - @prateekwaghre
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An unwieldy coalition is set to rule Spain but will it last? What good are aircraft carriers in today’s world? How are online platforms like Netflix changing media competition? Sankalp Gurjar, Utkarsh Narain and Manoj Kewalramani talk about all this and more in this week’s Reading The Economist
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Utkarsh Narain - @utkarsh01
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The IndiGen project will map genes across India's ethnic groups to discover clinically actionable genetic information. Shambhavi Naik, Pranay Kotasthane and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss the importance of this project, the opportunities it presents and the challenges it faces.
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New technologies are pushing the boundaries of how long humans beings can lead healthy lives. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Shambhavi Naik, and Ganesh Chakravarthy debate the scientific and philosophical questions that stem from the human quest for immortality.
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Was Jawaharlal Nehru a starry-eyed foreign policy optimist? Did he have a more realist strategy than we like to think? And how did his actions shape the future trajectory of Indian diplomacy? On the late PM’s 130th birth anniversary, Sankalp Gurjar and Manoj Kewalramani join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss his complicated legacy.
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How will climate change transform societies and economies? What solutions do we have ready right now? Australian climate change scholar Prof Tim Flannery joins Manoj Kewalramani and Sankalp Gurjar in today’s episode to explain.
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Why are nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia falling apart or under pressure? What new dangers do they pose? And what can be done about them? In this episode, arms control expert Petr Topychkanov talks to Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS about the way ahead.
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How is the post-election politics shaping up in Afghanistan? What is the prospect of peace after the Presidential elections in September? Pranay Kotasthane talks to Anand Arni and Sankalp Gurjar.
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How should great powers support local governments fighting insurgencies? And is the Indian Army’s Cold Start doctrine still relevant? In this episode, Walter C Ladwig III, an associate professor at King’s College London, joins Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan for a freewheeling discussion on his latest book, The Forgotten Front, as well as his landmark 2007 paper on Cold Start.
Read Ladwig’s paper here:
A Cold Start for Hot Wars? The Indian Army's New Limited War Doctrine
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On this episode, Dr Manpreet Sethi, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Air Power Studies, tells Aditya Ramanathan and Pranav RS why nuclear no-first-use is the best strategy for India.
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What is realism in international relations? Where are the Indian realists? And what do they think of the India-China relationship? Prof. Rajesh Rajagopalan of Jawaharlal Nehru University discusses with Sankalp Gurjar and Pranay Kotasthane.
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China’s nuclear arsenal has evolved and expanded since its first nuclear test in 1964. In this episode, Sankalp Gurjar talks to Pranav RS and Suyash Desai about how Chinese thinking on nuclear weapons has changed over the years.
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Standard economic wisdom tells you people are self-interested, rational actors. But behavioural science says otherwise. How can we better understand the irrationalities that guide our daily existence, and how can we use that to achieve better policy outcomes in India? Pooja Haldea, Advisor at Ashoka University’s Center for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC), explains the state of the field to Anirudh Kanisetti and Rohan Seth on the sidelines of the Observer Researcher Foundations’s CyFy conference.
Know more about CSBC here:
Centre for Social and Behaviour Change
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A new paper has made some interesting recommendations for how India's armed forces can manage the challenge from China. But are they feasible? General Prakash Menon and Manoj Kewalramani join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
The paper from Center for a New American Security (CNAS) can be found here:
Imbalance of Power
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In the last two decades, Africa has seen extraordinary leaps in access to mobile phones, sparking an IT revolution across the continent. Andre-Michel Essoungou, Cameroonian journalist and Political Officer at the United Nations, joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Rohan Seth on the sidelines of the Observer Researcher Foundations’s CyFy conference to discuss how this will change the world in years to come.
Read more of Andre’s work here: https://www.un.org/africarenewal/author/andr%C3%A9-michel-essoungou
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As CCTVs become more ubiquitous in Indian cities and facial recognition algorithms become more advanced, we may be moving towards a world where technology is used to violate individuals’ privacy and their fundamental rights. Apar Gupta, Executive Director at the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), discusses the social and political ramifications, and what civil society can do about it.
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Check out the website - Internet Freedom Foundation
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With an election in limbo and uncertain peace talks, Afghanistan’s long war could pack some surprises for India. In this special episode, Nitin Pai joins Ambassador Nirupama Rao and Lt General Prakash Menon to discuss how India can best craft an effective Afghan strategy.
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The informal summit in Mamallapuram between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping may have generated photo ops, but does it provide a way forward for ties between Asia’s two giants? Nitin Pai sparks debate between Lt General Prakash Menon and Ambassador Nirupama Menon Rao.
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In the recent past, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or assisted reproductive technologies has enabled women of older age to bear children. What are the ethical dilemmas of such births? Should the government regulate them? Shambhavi Naik thrown open this question to Anupam Manur and Sowmya Nandan for debate.
Also check out Shambhavi and Anupam’s op-ed on this difficult subject:
Cap on age limit for IVF could be allowed, but only with checks and balances
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Viktor Orbán’s setback in Budapest; Japan’s Naruhito faces royal restrictions; psychedelics could treat depression; and China’s uncomfortable tryst with football acquisitions. Manoj Kewalramani joins Sankalp Gurjar and Utkarsh Narain to discuss all this and more in this week’s Reading The Economist.
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The 1962 war with China scarred India and had a lasting impact on its politics. But why did the war break out? How did the world react? And are there any lessons for today? Manoj Kewalramani, Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar discuss.
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This week, 57 years ago a crisis broke out in the Caribbean that brought the world closest its ever been to all-out nuclear war. In this episode, Shibani Mehta, Pranav RS and Aditya Ramanathan debate the lessons of the confrontation for the future.
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How do countries think about revolutionary changes in the character of war? In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav RS, and Aditya Ramanathan debate the dynamics driving strategic and military innovations from the gunpowder era to our times.
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Nearly 25% of India’s defence expenditure for this year will be used to service the pension bill. Is this sustainable? And how does it impact modernisation? Manoj Kewalramani talks to General Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane about their new study which proposes an innovative solution to this problem.
Also check out:
A Human Capital Investment Model for India’s National Security System
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Will China have autonomous cars before the West? Is inflation no longer a worry for emerging markets? And why are the EU and Russia patching up now? Manoj Kewalramani, Sankalp Gurjar and Utkarsh Narain discuss all this and more in this week’s Reading The Economist.
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Sweeter than honey and higher than the mountains-that’s how China and Pakistan describe their relationship. But what really drives it? Is it just about containing India or are there other factors involved? Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai and Sankap Gurjar about the bonds that shape the China-Pakistan axis.
Is the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping an empty gesture or a valuable diplomatic initiative? Our China watchers, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join host Aditya Ramanathan to debate the value of such a meeting.
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Delhi and Dhaka signed several agreements during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent visit, despite concerns about issues like the NRC. Shambhavi Naik talks to Pranav RS, Sankalp Gurjar and Suyash Desai about the future of the India-Bangladesh relationship and what it means for India’s approach to regionalism.
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Singapore's anti-fake news law took effect on October 02. Shibani Mehta, Rohan Seth, and Utkarsh Narain talk about what such laws might mean for free speech, dissent, and civil liberties, as well as the dilemmas they pose for big-tech and media companies.
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Much has been written about Chinese influence operations undermining democracies and impacting academic freedoms. In this episode, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar about the instruments China uses to exercise sharp power.
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Manoj Kewalramani - @theChinaDude
Suyash Desai - @Suyash_Desai
Sankalp Gurjar - @sankalpgurjar
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The astonishing multiplayer world of Eve Online allows players to build, trade, become politicians, and wage war on each other. In this episode, Anirudh Kanisetti joins Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what such games reveal about the real world, from the creation of political entities, to economics and strategy.
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@AKanisetti
@theChinaDude
@adityar22
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Is military jointness good? Or should each service should be allowed to formulate its own strategy? Are there any lessons for India from the military reforms in China? Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Suyash Desai and Sankalp Gurjar.
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@theChinaDude
@SankalpGurjar
@Suyash_Desai
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The Railway Board Chairman has recently announced plans to allow 150 private trains into the railway network. What really needs to be done to improve the quality and availability of rail transport? Nitin Pai joins Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane to figure out the implications.
On this episode:
@acorn
@anupammanur
@pranaykotas
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India's economy is in doldrums, but the way out is unclear. Nitin Pai and Anupam Manur join Pranay Kotasthane to discuss the options, from sweeping reforms to sensible taxation.
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@acorn
@anupammanur
@pranaykotas
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The People's Republic of China is celebrating its 70th anniversary on October 1st, 2019. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Pranay Kotasthane about China's tumultuous journey and its uncertain future.
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@Suyash_Desai
@pranaykotas
@theChinaDude
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Hello there! Thank you so much for tuning in to All Things Policy. As of the 30th of September, 2019, new episodes of the show will be produced by IVM Podcasts. Don't worry, we're still going to geek out every day, and the name and cast of the show are still the same! Look for All Things Policy by IVM Podcasts on your podcasting app, or head over to the link below: https://ivmpodcasts.com/all-things-policy
We all know what cryptocurrency is and how it can be used. But how does it really work? On this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti talk to Utkarsh Narain to undertand the A to Z of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Will lethal autonomous weapon systems make future crises more dangerous? And how does information gerrymandering help vested interests divide and rule populations? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
The UN General Assembly has been debating climate change, but what are the practical measures countries like India can take? Manoj Kewalramani joins Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane to assess the options.
What's happening in the world with changing climate? Did Iran really attack Saudi Arabia? And what is Netanyahu's future? Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav R.S. and Utkarsh Narain talk about all this and more in this week's Reading the Economist.
Prime Minister Modi kicked off his week-long visit to the United States with a massive event in Houston. Manoj Kewalramani, Sankalp Gurjar and Suyash Desai discuss the implications of the rally for US-India relations and Indian-Americans.
With India's automobile industry skidding off the growth path, Anupam Manur joins Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what ails the sector and what can be done about it.
With US-Taliban talks frozen for now, what will it take to create a lasting peace that secures India's interests? In this special episode, Sumeer Bhasin, a businessman with deep experience in the country gives Sankalp Gurjar and Aditya Ramanathan an insider's view of the struggle for peace.
Last week's attack on Saudi oil facilities highlights the threat to India's hydrocarbons supplies. Manoj Kewalramani and Sankalp Gurjar join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what the dramatic attack means for India and the region.
Has Huawei made a peace offering to the US? Is Silicon Valley on the brink of discovering the secret to immortality? And how does our perception of people affect our judgement of them? Find out this and more in today’s podcast on Reading the Economist, with Rohan Seth, Shambhavi Naik, and Pranav RS.
How much power does the newly announced digital currency Libra give Facebook? What will be the geopolitical implications? To understand the fallout, Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti talk to Rohan Seth and unpack the case. Rohan's Op-ed: https://www.ozy.com/opinion/lack-of-control-will-force-countries-to-say-no-to-libra/96542
What is it like to be a podcaster in India? Our own podcasters - Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan - sit down with Amit Doshi and Kavita Rajwade, co-founders of IVM Podcasts, to find out.
How would a smart policymaker tackle the problems of pollution and traffic law violations? Rohan Seth, Pranay Kotasthane and Anupam Manur discuss in the context of the recently announced amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act.
Negotiations for the massive Asia-Pacific trade deal, RCEP, are in their final phase. Rohan Seth, Anupam Manur, and Manoj Kewalramani debate the pros and cons of the potential agreement for India.
Why does Bashar al-Asad’s regime have a new lease of life? How will militaries use artificial intelligence? And what is the legacy of Robert Mugabe? Manoj Kewalramani, Sankalp Gurjar and Rohan Seth talk about all this and more on this week's edition of Reading The Economist. Sankalp's article: http://tiny.cc/sankalp-on-mugabe
Indian regulations actively discourage private space companies. In this special episode Dr Ranjana Kaul, an expert on space law and policy, and Narayan Prasad, an entrepreneur, tell us what the country needs to do take its space capabilities into higher orbits.
For the first time in history, humanity can take shortcuts to the many destinations of natural evolution. On this episode, Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti talk to Ganesh Chakravarthi about Transhumanism and the future of humanity. Read Ganesh Chakravarthi's essay here: https://takshashila.org.in/the-evolution-of-synthetic-thought/
How does China coerce without nuclear weapons? Will emerging technologies weaken existing security guarantees? And why do bystanders help strangers in trouble?
The government has a draft ordinance proposing a ban on electronic cigarettes. Anupam Manur tells Rohan Seth and Aditya Ramanathan why that’s a terrible idea.
What explains the spurt in national airlines in Africa? How is the EU attempting to jump-start its tech ecosystem? How will competition between Japan and South Korea impact East Asia? Anirudh Kanisetti., Pranav R.S. and Shibani Mehta discuss all this and more from this week's edition of The Economist.
How and why do some polities endure, while others shatter? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan explore the medieval Deccan in search of answers.
Does Iran’s space programme have a military purpose? Has CPEC brought Pakistan’s provinces together? And how do countries demonstrate military power in peacetime? Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav RS and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
What is the role of private corporations in society? Why is there a spike in British universities' student intake? And what makes leopard seals so interesting? Manoj Kewalramani, Rohan Seth and Shambhavi Naik talk about all this and more on this week's edition of Reading the Economist.
The RBI recently transferred its excess reserves to the Union Government amounting to 1.76 lakh crores. Anupam Manur, Harsh Vora and Pranay Kotasthane dicsuss the sources of revenue for the RBI , its utilisation and the long term consequences of such a transfer. Puliyabaazi episode (Hindi) with Harsh Vora: https://ivmpodcasts.com/puliyabaazi-episode-list/2019/6/27/ep-40- RBI balance sheet 2017-18: https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/AnnualReport/PDFs/12XIITHERESERVED8D9E3082FF445EE8EE5C45EF8ABCA92.PDF
China's "whole of nation" approach to statecraft gives it a variety of economic and political tools with which it can further its diplomatic and military objectives. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Aditya Ramanathan.
What’s it like for policy wonks to work in Bengaluru instead of Delhi? In this fun episode, Aditya Ramanathan talks to Prachi Misra, Rohan Seth and Utkarsh Narain about their good, bad, and plain unexpected experiences of moving.
The cabinet has approved changes that will allow the Fifteenth Finance Commission to set up a defence and internal security fund. But will this really help India’s police and armed forces? Pranay Kotasthane and General Prakash Menon discuss Pranay's article: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/finance-commission-s-new-problem-separate-defence-fund-753535.html Dr. Govind Rao's article: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/centre-wants-special-funds-for-security-even-as-its-defence-spend-on-gdp-ratio-has-shrunk/1667000/
On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would soon have a chief of defence staff. General Prakash Menon and Nitin Pai join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss why the new appointment is critical and what more needs to be done.
Why does Russia do as Russia does? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan are joined by scholars from the Indian Council of World Affairs to understand it. Dr Indrani Talukdar and Dr Chandra Rekha discuss everything from Russia's defence industry to the career of Vladimir Putin in this special episode.
Various indicators strongly suggest India’s economy is in trouble. Pranay Kotasthane and Anupam Manur talk about India’s economic challenges and some possible solutions.
The 21st century isn't the first time China has been embroiled in a trade war. 1000 years ago, the Chola dynasty of South India attacked Southeast Asia because of the Chinese economy. How? Why? Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
What does the dramatic transformation of Jammu and Kashmir’s status last week mean for India? Nitin Pai, General Prakash Menon and Anand Arni debate the problems, opportunities, and prospects. Takshashila's discussion document: https://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-discussion-document-jammu-kashmir-the-way-forward/
A brewing Sino-US currency war, the challenge of space debris and Brexit’s impact on consumers. Anupam Manur, Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik talk about all this and more from this week's edition of "Reading The Economist".
Privacy is dying. But can we use data as a bargaining chip with the tech behemoths? Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth debate the options. Rohan's op-ed: https://theprint.in/opinion/privacy-is-dead-so-its-time-to-turn-data-into-a-bargaining-chip/267743/
From Confucius and Sun Tzu to Han Fei Zi, China has been home to many great strategists. In this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Dr Chao Xie about China’s strategic culture and how it impacts present-day foreign policy.
In this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to Dr Chao Xie about the US-China trade war, its implications for India, and how China perceives it.
The burning Arctic, how China pursues diplomatic victory with chairs, the promise of making electricity from moisture, and the bloody history of the mosquito. Manoj Kewalramani, Shambhavi Naik, and Aditya Ramanathan discuss all these and more in this week's edition of Reading the Economist.
What does the evolution of China's political economy have in common with European dominance of sea-based trade in the 18th-19th centuries? They challenge our notion of what is modern, and what the future might look like. Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
The Cold War-era INF Treaty died this week. In its wake, we might see a new arms race fuelled by international tensions and technology. Pranav R.S. and Aditya Ramanathan talk to Anirudh Kanisetti about what the future holds and we can do about it.
In this episode on Politics of Afghanistan, Anand Arni and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the latest developments in the ongoing talks between the US and Taliban.
On this special episode, Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai talk to N. Jayaram, a veteran journalist who's reported on China for decades. They talk about China's transformation since the 1980s, the future of Taiwan and the fate of Hong Kong.
BoJo's plans to make Britain Great, Trump devaluing the dollar and the worry about zombie trees. Anupam Manur, Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik talk about all this and more from this week's edition of The Economist.
Andhra is seeking to reserve jobs for locals, while the Modi government is proposing modest labour reforms.India is still a long way from freeing up its labour markets. To understand the opportunity costs, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane talk to Manoj Kewalramani.
Artificial intelligence poses a mortal threat to the privacy of our data, but there may be some ways to ameliorate the problem. Rohan Seth, Manoj Kewalramani, and Aditya Ramanathan discuss.
China has released its first Defense White Paper after four years, the first since its latest military reform. Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav R.S. and Suyash Desai unpack everything that's been said in the new document. (The Defense White Paper was released on Wednesday, 24 July.)
With India's ambitious plans to catalogue human genomes set to get underway, Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti join Aditya Ramanathan to unpack the opportunities and perils involved.
Does Imran Khan's meeting with Donald Trump on Monday herald an upswing in US-Pakistan ties? General Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane join Aditya Ramanathan to make sense of Khan's visit and what it means for India and Afghanistan.
China has reportedly struck a secret deal to set up a naval base in Ream, Cambodia. Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss what that means for India and the region.
As DNA testing becomes cheaper, more countries and societies are starting to use it to tackle congenital disorders - the latest being Nigeria. How might such policies work in India? Anirudh Kanisetti and Shambhavi Naik join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
Is France's recently announced the GAFA (Google,Apple, Facebook, Amazon)tax a viable model for taxing the tech giants? Is it something that India could implement? Anirudh Kanisetti, Anupam Manur and Rohan Seth delve into this issue on this episode.
India can manage its chronic water crisis. But doing so will require it to out a price on water. Anupam Manur, Nitin Pai talk to Aditya Ramanathan about this issue.
Do travelers in Antarctica annoy penguins? Is there a global recession coming? And does happiness make you vote better? Anupam Manur, Manoj Kewalramani and Shambhavi Naik talk about all this and more in this week's reading of The Economist.
A political storm is brewing in Sri Lanka over military agreements with the United States like SOFA and ASCA. Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav R.S. and Aditya Ramanathan examine the causes of the controversy and its ramifications. for the region.
The Osaka Track has opened new doors in data governance and localization, which has global implications. Manoj Kewalramani, Rohan Seth and Shambhavi naik discuss the American, Chinese and Indian response to the Osaka Track. Editor: Pranav R.S.
The Lok Sabha is deliberating the DNA Technology Regulation Bill - a legislation that, though ostensibly meant to lay down guidelines for the usage of DNA in judicial procedures, also raises serious privacy and implementation concerns. Dr Shambhavi Naik joins Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti to explore the nuances of the Bill.
Did China test an anti-ship ballistic missile in the South China Sea? If so, what are the larger implications? Anirudh Kanisetti, Pranav R.S. and Suyash Desai discuss all this today.
How could the world address the water crises? How is Brexit going and who are the key players in Libya today? Anupam Manur, Gayatri Ganpule and Manoj Kewalramani discuss this week's edition of The Economist
On this special episode of All Things Policy, Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti and Manoj Kewalramani have a fascinating conversation with Times of India's diplomatic editor Indrani Bagchi on how India's diplomacy really works.
Twenty years on, can the Kargil war offer us lessons for more recent India-Pakistan crises? Aditya Ramanathan, Pranav R.S. and Samir Kumar critique three new articles on Kargil and the Pulwama crisis. Editor- Pranav Prashant Links to the Papers: https://twq.elliott.gwu.edu/files/2019/06/BellMcdonald.pdf https://twq.elliott.gwu.edu/files/2019/06/Pegahi.pdf https://twq.elliott.gwu.edu/files/2019/06/Rej.pdf
Did America's policy of engagement with China really fail? How does military technology affect domestic politics? And can publicity really help stop lynchings? Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan talk about studies that have intrigued them. Editor- Pranav Prashanth
Trump's offer to Modi, South Asia's social divisions, and a Swatchh Russia initiative. All of this and more discussed by Gayatri Ganpule, Manoj Kewalramani and Samir Kumar on this episode.
In a surprise move, Donald Trump became the first sitting American president to enter North Korea. What does the future hold for Kim Jong-un and his nuclear weapons? Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani, Pranav R.S. and Samir Kumar discuss this and the long-term implications.
How did Trump and Xi negotiate a trade war ceasefire at the G20 summit? Can Turkey purchase S400s without sanctions imposed on them? To help us navigate through all the outcomes of the G20, Manoj Kewalramani, Samir Kumar and Shambhavi Naik break it down on this episode. Editor- Pranav Prashanth
Seven of the nine countries that possess nuclear weapons maintain a first-use posture. But is first-use a viable option? Is it even credible? Aditya Ramanathan, Pranav R.S., Shambhavi Naik and Shibani Mehta tear apart the first-use argument in this episode. Editor: Pranav R.S.
The Indian government announced that it will set up the Defence Space Agency (DSA) and the Defence Space Research Organization (DSRO), kick-starting its military space program. What should be our next step and how do we conceptualize space warfare to begin with? Aditya Ramanathan, Pranav R.S. and Nitin Pai dwell on these sky-high issues on this episode of All Things Policy. Editor- Pranav Prashanth
Can Mike Pompeo's visit to India help manage rising differences between the two countries? And are domestic constituencies in both countries adding to the troubles? Aditya Ramanathan, Manoj Kewalramani, Pranay Kotasthane and Samir Kumar delve into all these topics in today's episode. http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/pragati-issue14-may2008-communityed.pdf Editor: Pranav R.S.
Huawei has announced it would be willing to provide India telecom equipment without "back doors". Is this a feasible idea? How should India treat the data of its citizens? Anirudh Kanisetti, Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth weigh in.
Have human and societies become less violent? Are digital wallets ever good for the economy? Have we been measuring national power the wrong way for centuries? Aditya Ramanathan, Anirudh Kanisetti and Pranay Kotasthane have rather strong opinions about these difficult questions in this episode of All Things Policy.
What does the history of the Indian subcontinent teach us about maritime power and the behavior of sea-states? For that matter, why and what is a sea-state? Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti have a grand time geeking out over naval history and theory to answer these questions. Editor: Pranav R.S.
Iran has shot down an American UAV just days after the US blamed it for attacks on the two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. What do deteriorating US-Iran relations mean for India? Anand Arni, Pranay Kotasthane, Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan discuss. Editor: Pranav Prashanth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Maldives is the latest move in a contest for power in the Indian Ocean region. How can India win? Manoj Kewalramani and Shibani Mehta join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss. Editor: Parth Vaitha
Anupam Manur and Gayatri Ganpule join Shambhavi Naik in discussing proposed policies of the prime ministerial candidates in the UK, Saudi Arabia's Soverign-Wealth fund, the latest development by Michelin and General Motors, how shocks to the brain may improve creativity and much more topics that were featured in 'The Economist'. Editor: Pranav Prashanth
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit seemed to herald new thinking on Sino-Indian relations. But will it amount to anything? Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss. Editor: Parth Vaitha
Despite India's ban on genetically modified crops, hundreds of farmers in Akola are planting them anyway. Why are GMOs banned in the first place? Will India roll back the ban? Anirudh Kanisetti and Shambhavi Naik join Yazad Jal to discuss. Editor: Pranav Prashanth
The mass protests against Hong Kong's new extradition law turned violent on Wednesday. As tensions boiled over, Hong Kong police used tear gas and fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowds, injuring over 70 people. Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai joined Shambhavi Naik on Wednesday to discuss the controversy surrounding the new law and the underlying reasons for the protests. Editor: Parth Vaitha
Shambhavi Naik, Pranay Kotasthane and Gayatri Ganpule join Yazad Jal to discuss the latest section of the Economist. Today's podcast includes the economics behind plant activity, the legality of certain drugs, Mohammed Salah's contribution to dispelling Islamophobia in the UK, and more. Editor: Parth Vaitha
A recent paper by former Chief Economic Advisor of India, Arvind Subramanian made a shocking claim that India's GDP growth between 2011-12 and 2016-17 was 4.5 per cent per year, substantially lower than the oft-quoted figure of 7 per cent. This finding serves as a reminder that not all's well in the economic engine and incrementalism can't resolve India's growth challenge. Nitin Pai and Anupam Manur join Pranay Kotasthane to discuss. Check out: 1. India's GDP Mis-estimation: Likelihood, Magnitudes, Mechanisms, and Implications, by Arvind Subramanian https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cid/publications/faculty-working-papers/india-gdp-overestimate 2. India's GDP Growth, The Indian Express, https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indias-gdp-growth-new-evidence-for-fresh-beginnings-5774138/ Editor- Pranav Prashanth
In this special episode, Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande talks about how maritime power has shaped our world, from ancient Greece to the 21st century Indo-Pacific. In conversation with Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti. Editor: Pranav Prashanth
With the recent wave of anti-abortion laws in the US, the right of a woman to bodily autonomy is being attacked. Shambhavi Naik is joined by Nidhi Gupta, Anirudh Kanisetti and Yazad Jal to discuss the effects of abortion laws. Editor: Parth Vaitha
The US has a new Indo-Pacific strategy. What does it mean for the region? What's China's response it? And how does it impact India? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Yazad Jal to discuss this topic. Editor- Pranav Prashanth
Shambhavi Naik and Gayatri Ganpule join Yazad Jal to explore the latest section of the Economist and discuss the nuances of its most intriguing articles. Listen in to hear about how intestinal bacteria can reduce the symptoms of autism, the extrajudicial role of Iraqi sheikhs, female genital mutilation in the United States, the latest developments and challenges in robotics and more. Editor: Parth Vaitha
The Tiananmen Square massacre is still an extremely controversial topic in China 30 years on. What led to the mass protests at the time? How does the Chinese Government still censor it? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Yazad Jal to discuss the history of the event and the current ramifications. Editor- Pranav Prashanth
The Takshashila Institution released a National Security Doctrine for India on 3rd June 2019. In this episode, Lt Gen Prakash Menon, Nitin Pai, and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what this doctrine encompasses. Listen in to find out: - Difference between a doctrine document and a strategy document - What should be the goal of an Indian national security doctrine? - What are the elements of such a doctrine? Read the document here: https://takshashila.org.in/a-national-security-doctrine-for-india/ Editor: Parth Vaitha
Brands are becoming increasingly outspoken about their political values and so are consumers. Are we in an era of ethical consumerism? What does this mean for manufacturers and workers? Ananya Iyer and Anirudh Kanisetti join Yazad Jal to discuss. Editor: Parth Vaitha
In today's Thoughtful Thursday episode, General Prakash Menon and Suyash Desai join Manoj Kewalramani to discuss China’s international political machinations and its military strategy through the lens of two new books, Julia Lovell’s Maoism: A Global History and M. Taylor Fravel’s Active Defense. Editor: Ananya Iyer
With BIMSTEC leaders attending the swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, General Prakash Menon and Suyash Desai join Shambhavi Naik to talk about how the organisation could help rewire the geopolitics of India's neighbourhood. Editor: Ananya Iyer
In this week's episode, Anupam Manur, Yazad Jal and Gayatri Ganpule discuss the booming job market in rich countries, disruption of the interlinkages in the tech industry and welfare-motivated sin tax on sugary drinks. Editor: Ananya Iyer
What should be on the agenda for the new government as it sets about reforming defence? General Prakash Menon and Nitin Pai join Yazad Jal to discuss. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Will Russia's new internet regulations end the global internet as we know it? Does China have its own internet? Should states rule over the internet? Manoj Kewalramani and Rohan Seth join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Nidhi Gupta, Pranay Kotasthane and Ananya Iyer join Shambhavi Naik to discuss the recent news coverage surrounding the cut-off and quota measures in Karnataka Pre-University colleges. Can quotas be replaced by other measures to achieve social equity? Editor: Ananya Iyer
Surgical strikes are back in the news. But what are these surgical strikes really? Do they help reduce terrorism? Are they being exploited for political purposes? General Prakash Menon discusses with Yazad Jal and Aditya Ramanathan. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Is the US-China trade war entering its final phases? Huawei will not be able to purchase components from American suppliers - and will be excluded from future versions of Google's Android OS. But this costs the US $11 billion in lost business. Will the costs finally be enough to bring both sides to the table? Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss with Shambhavi Naik. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Yazad Jal and Manoj Kewalramani join Nitin Pai discuss the nuances of the articles in the latest edition of The Economist (May 18th). Tune in for insights on the US-China new "cold war", comedic happenings in politics, the intolerance of intolerance, sleep technology and more. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Has politicisation affected the Indian military? Should our senior officers have a “cooling off” period before they’re allowed to join a political party? Gen. Prakash Menon joins Pranay Kotasthane and Yazad Jal to discuss these issues. Editor: Ananya Iyer
How have India and China tried to educate their military personnel? Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan join Yazad Jal to talk about two different studies on the subject. Check out the studies mentioned here: "Defense Education in Chinese Universities: Drilling Elite Youth" https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10670564.2018.1542224?journalCode=cjcc20 “Educating the Professional Military: Civil–Military Relations and Professional Military Education in India” https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0095327X17725863 Editors: Maanya Bhardwaj and Ananya Iyer
Yazad Jal and Anupam Manur join Nitin Pai to dive into the latest edition of The Economist and discuss the nuances of the articles that they found the most intriguing. Tune in for insights on US-China trade war, the veracity of Indian GDP numbers, the decline of racial bias in the United States and more. Editor: Ananya Iyer
With Uber and Ola having gamechanging effects on urban mobility, how can urban planning authorities account for the sharp hike in road congestion with a view to make transport as efficient as possible? Pranay Kotasthane and Anupam Manur join Shambhavi Naik to discuss the various aspects of the same. Editor: Ananya Iyer
India needs to create 20 million jobs per year for the next decade or so. One of the best ways to do that is through the construction of new cities. But how? And why would people move to these new cities? They might if the cities are state capitals. So should we relocate state capitals to boost the economy? Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane join Yazad Jal to discuss. Editor: Ananya Iyer
How does Che Guevara's face end up on mass-manufactured t-shirts? How did superheroes go from comic books to blockbuster film franchises? How do counterculture movements end up as part of the mainstream? Asawari Ghatage, Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti geek out with Shambhavi Naik. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Does the notion of a "clash of civilisations" really explain the competition between major powers today? Shambhavi Naik talks to Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Pakistan's Nasr rocket was supposed to "pour cold water" over the Indian Army's Cold Start doctrine. But Aditya Ramanathan and Kunaal Kini drop a truth bomb over Pakistan's overheated claims. Check out their article here: https://bit.ly/2H8RwDD Editor: Ananya Iyer
The Supreme Court's in-house probe panel has given a clean chit to CJI Ranjan Gogoi after allegations of sexual harassment against him. But the probe ignored the well-established Vishakha guidelines for dealing with such allegations. Surya Prakash BS joins Yazad Jal and Suyash Desai to discuss the implications for the credibility of India's judiciary. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Why did China finally allow Masood Azhar to be sanctioned by the UN? What do these sanctions actually achieve? What are China’s motivations behind doing this now? And how will it affect the India-China dynamic? Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai join Yazad Jal to discuss these issues and more. Editor: Ananya Iyer
Why did pre-modern Indian states patronise poetry? How did poets balance their commitments to kings with their ideas of social justice? Are there lessons that modern India can learn from our historical attitude towards the arts? Author and ancient literature expert Samhita Arni joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Yazad Jal to search for answers.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe offers rich and often surprising insights into the most pressing matters of ethics, policy, international politics. Manoj Kewalramani, Shibani Mehta, Ajay Patri, and Aditya Ramanathan delve into some of their favourite moments in the MCU saga. Warning: This podcast contains major spoilers right up to Avengers: Infinity War. Editor: Ananya Iyer
All is not well with India's external intelligence agency. In this fascinating episode, Anand Arni, Pranay Kotasthane, and Shibani Mehta talk about how India's spies were recruited in the past, what's wrong with the way they're recruited today, and how India can hire better intelligence officers in the future. You can check out Shibani’s column of recruitment into external intelligence here: https://bit.ly/2GQvOTD The Takshashila Institution’s Discussion Document on human resource challenges can be found here: https://bit.ly/2GWIVny Editor: Ananya Iyer
How do prediction markets work? Do they offer advantages over traditional methods? And why did they go wrong in predicting Trump's election or Brexit? Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthane talk to Yazad Jal. Editor: Ananya Iyer
China's navy marked its 70th anniversary with a four-day-long celebration last week. The festivities included a parade, which showcased the Liaoning aircraft carrier and the navy's newest destroyer, the Nanchang. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shambhavi Naik talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Suyash Desai on the rapid modernisation of the PLA-Navy and its implications from an Indian perspective.
A revolutionary new gene therapy hijacks the human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus to cure inherited immune disorders such as SCID - also known as Bubble Boy Disease. Is this the start of a bold new age in healthcare? Shambhavi Naik and Yazad Jal join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss.
The second summit of the Belt and Road Initiative began on 25th April 2019. Will this summit, attended by more than 37 heads of the countries and several other delegations, bring clarity from China on issues like Transparency and economic sustainability of the BRI? Manoj and Suyash join Shambhavi to discuss the BRI initiative, its geopolitical and geo economic implications, new players in the forum, and India's approach to it.
Is the attack in Sri Lanka a product of third-party terrorism? Can a local terror outfit carry out an orchestrated attack of this scale without outside help? What is the nature of the allegiance of the local terror group to IS? More attacks of this nature should be expected as networked terrorists clash with hierarchical states, say Nitin Pai, General Prakash Menon and Anand Arni in conversation with Pranay Kotasthane and Shambhavi Naik.
Should India ban TikTok? Does the ban violate the principle of freedom of expression, or tackle the problem of illegal and dangerous content? Does it help achieve broader geopolitical objectives? Yes and no, say Nitin Pai and Manoj Kewalramani in conversation with Shambhavi Naik.
India's tourism industry is not in the best of shapes - Times Square in New York alone gets more than the entire country. Some places get way too much traffic and strain their infrastructure to breaking point. Others get no tourism traffic, and whatever infrastructure they have turns into a white elephant. How do we correct the imbalance and help develop India's tourism sector? Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti join Yazad Jal to throw some ideas around. You can also refer to Nitin Pai's writing on the subject here: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-we-need-more-tourists-but-not-an-insurge-that-overwhelms-us-1555267872369.html
In Israel last week, a team of scientists created the first functioning 3D-printed artificial heart made of biological materials. This is potentially a huge leap forward for synthetic biology - and perhaps even a step towards the ever-elusive quest for human immortality. But what is synthetic biology in the first place? What are the implications of this development for society and the economy? Shambhavi Naik and Anirudh Kanisetti join Yazad Jal for a hearty conversation full of science fiction and cheesy puns in this episode of All Things Policy.
We at the Takshashila Institution change our minds when presented with better arguments. In today's episode Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan talk to host Shambhavi Naik about papers and books that made them reconsider old assumptions. In a freewheeling discussion, they look at whether reducing poverty might increase the risk of terrorism, why sponsoring nuclear terrorists is too perilous a gambit for any state, and how we should think about linguistic states in India.
Why do migrants return home? What makes people make the arduous shift back after settling in a new place? Three migrants who returned home to India: Nidhi Gupta, Yazad Jal and Shambhavi Naik discuss these issues in light of Oded Stark's article "Behavior in reverse: reasons for return migration." Listen in for both personal and policy insights into migration, a vexing topic in today's global discourse.
Last week's Arctic conference saw the unveiling of an ambitious Russian plan to expand its military presence in the region, including a larger fleet of nuclear icebreakers. Why are countries expressing so much interest in the Arctic and what does it mean for the future of geopolitics there? Aditya Ramanathan and Anirudh Kanisetti join Shambhavi Naik to discuss.
In the first episode of our relaunched podcast, All Things Policy, Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane join host Yazad Jal to discuss how India's leading political parties deal with national security issues.
Shambhavi Naik, Yazad Jal and Anirudh Kanisetti discuss the contentious issue of germline gene editing. Eminent scientists have called for a five year moratorium on clinical applications of germline (concerning reproductive cells) gene editing. Such a move will reduce funding and transnational research in congential diseases. In this episode, they discuss how proposing stringent safety standards would be more effective than an outright ban.
The recent EU-China summit has resulted in unprecedented concessions from China that could have long-lasting implications for the global economy. What are they? Is this a watershed in relations between the PRC and the West? Manoj Kewalramani joins Yazad Jal and Anupam Manur to discuss.
Calls to regulate big technology firms are increasingly entering political discourse. The latest spark to the debate is US Senator Warren's proposal to break apart Google, Facebook and Apple. Are these ideas on the right track and are there better ways to increase consumer welfare? No and yes, explains Anupam Manur in conversation with Anirudh Kanisetti and Aditya Ramanathan. Read Anupam's arguments in detail here: https://factordaily.com/the-folly-of-breaking-up-big-tech/
What do a children's story, Indore's cleanliness, and Mumbai local trains have in common? Social norms! Nidhi Gupta joins Shambhavi Naik, Anirudh Kanisetti, and Aditya Ramanathan to explain how they work, based on the pioneering work of Cristina Bicchieri. Read more at https://www.unicef.org/protection/files/4_09_30_Whole_What_are_Social_Norms.pdf
Should lethal autonomous weapons have the discretion to take human life? With governments already debating the issue at the UN, Ganesh Chakravarthi talks to Manoj Kewalramani, Shibani Mehta, and Aditya Ramanathan about the future of killer robots.
Having proven its ability to knock out satellites, India should pledge a no first use policy for A-SAT missiles, since these weapons can create dangerous debris fields in space. Such a pledge will not stop India from pursuing or using "non-kinetic" means of disabling enemy satellites. Lt General Prakash Menon talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan.
The Indian government recently stated that PhDs would only be offered on subjects of "national interest" (though it later backtracked). Are there better ways to nurture research in India and address some of the structural problems of the academic environment? Nidhi Gupta and Shambhavi Naik join Yazad Jal to discuss.
What if China were to cut a canal through the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand? Such a project could transform the geopolitics of Southeast Asia. What are India's stakes in the matter and what does it need to do about it? Manoj Kewalramani and Anirudh Kanisetti join Aditya Ramanathan to discuss.
Facebook just announced that it has taken down hundreds of pages in India and Pakistan for "coordinated inauthentic behaviour". What does this mean? Why is Facebook cracking down on pages, and what does this say about the future of social media governance? Anirudh Kanisetti and Pranay Kotasthane join Shambhavi Naik to discuss.
Now that India has tested an anti-satellite missile, it is part of a club of just four states that have the ability to target assets in space. What does this mean for the future of geopolitics? And how does it continue the legacy of Cold War space marathons? Aditya Ramanathan and Pavan Srinath join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss.
Science and technology ought to be a priority strategic investment for India's future. Shambhavi Naik and Pavan Srinath tell Aditya Ramanathan why the government needs to increase funding, articulate a positive vision for Indian science and technology, and give scientists a greater say in funding decisions.
What kind of reforms would be required to make Indian manufacturing globally competitive? In this episode of our Dream Manifesto series, Anupam Manur discusses his wish list with Yazad Jal.
In this episode of our series on dream manifestos, Surya Prakash and Ajay Patri discuss the reforms that Union and State governments can introduce to make the functioning of the Indian judiciary more robust.
In this episode of our elections-inspired special series, Pranay Kotasthane joins Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan to discuss how a dream manifesto could change India's foreign relations and bring the country a step closer to the ideal of Yogakshema - the peace and prosperity of its citizens. Read Pranay's column on how India can increase its stature in the world here: https://www.thinkpragati.com/think/manifesto/7504/foreign-policy-time-to-be-a-major-player/
In the first of our election special series, Yazad Jal joins Pranay Kotasthane to discuss a dream manifesto to address the woes of Indian agriculture.
Human history is full of examples of money acquired by unscrupulous means being poured into all sorts of charitable undertakings. The 21st century is no exception. Is it morally acceptable to accept money from questionable sources in the name of the greater good? Ajay Patri joins Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss.
The accuracy of the Indian government's fiscal deficit numbers is under question thanks to what has been described as "creative accounting". What is it, how does it work, and is it a matter for concern? Anupam Manur joins Pranay Kotasthane to discuss.
The old assumptions around bioweapons are falling apart as new technologies make it easier for terrorists to produce and dispense deadly pathogens. Those technologies could also make it possible in the future for states to target specific ethnic groups. Shambhavi Naik talks to Aditya Ramanathan about the emerging threats and how India is placed to deal with them.
One sure-shot way for India to create jobs is to open up its cities for business at night. Keeping the lights on will benefit a wide cross-section of the economy, from IT services to healthcare to small retail stores, but governments will have to take the lead to make this happen. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane weigh in. Read Nitin's take here: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-night-time-commerce-offers-india-a-growth-opportunity-1552835386085.html
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to respond to a plea by some opposition parties asking for half the EVMs in the upcoming elections to be audited with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPAT). Pranay Kothasthane talks to Manoj Kewalramani and Aditya Ramanathan about paper trail system and the new complications it might create.
On Wednesday, China placed a 'technical hold' on a proposal at the UN Security Council to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad leader Masood Azhar a global terrorist. What are China's calculations in blocking Azhar's designation? And is it making a mistake by upsetting India over a symbolic issue? Manoj Kewalramani and Pranay Kotasthane discuss with Aditya Ramanathan.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May just lost another vote in parliament on Brexit. What happens next? Will there be a "hard" Brexit? Or no Brexit? What about other allied issues like the Irish backstop? Anupam Manur joins Yazad Jal to discuss the possible ways ahead for the British government and the pitfalls they face.
India's huge population consists of hundreds of sub-groups which have been marrying within themselves for the last 2000 years. This has led to a huge undiagnosed genetic disease problem, which must be tackled using new technology and policies. Shambhavi Naik joins Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss.
A new book by a Dutch journalist claims Taliban leader Mullah Omar remained in hiding near a US base in Zabul, Afghanistan, until his death in 2013. The release of the book, and an accompanying English-language report contradict earlier evidence that Mullah Omar was in Pakistan. Anand Arni and Nitin Pai tell Aditya Ramanathan why they're sceptical of the new claims.
India's social infrastructure is stuck in the industrial age. Creating social services for the twenty-first century will require looking beyond the existing models of developed countries. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane discuss.
Thousands of delegates from all over China have gathered in Beijing for the annual meetings of the country's two main political bodies, the National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Congress. Manoj Kewalramani tells Anupam Manur and Aditya Ramanathan why the meetings are both a serious indicator of China's policies and a spot of political theatre.
US President Donald Trump has called India a “tariff king” and threatened to withdraw India’s preferential trade status under the GSP. What is the GSP? What does India stand to lose? More importantly, what is in India’s national interest? High tariffs or low tariffs? And how should India react to the US provocation? Pranay Kotasthane is joined by Anupam Manur and Yazad Jal as they discuss the issue.
Dealing with alcoholism is a very complex public policy problem. Many Indian states have inaugurated a policy of outright prohibition - but this move can have risky unintended consequences. With a series of tragedies resulting from the consumption of spurious liquor in the news, Nitin Pai and Anupam Manur unpack the issue.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently argued that there was no good method available for estimating job creation. But with the discontinuation of the NSSO's five-year surveys and lack of Labour Bureau data, could other sources, such as government schemes, fill the data gap? Yazad Jal and Devika Kher discuss the reasons for their scepticism.
The summit between US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un ended abruptly with no agreement. Manoj Kewalramani (@theChinaDude) and Ram Ganesh Kamatham (@RGKWriting) discuss why disagreements between the two sides scuttled the summit and what we can now expect.
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) released a Draft National e-Commerce Policy on 23rd February (https://dipp.gov.in/sites/default/files/DraftNational_e-commerce_Policy_23February2019.pdf). Sub-titled as 'India's data for India's development', it carries a number of recommendations related to sharing of data by e-commerce platforms, data localisation, and marketplace regulations. Anupam Manur (@anupammanur) and Pranay Kotasthane (@pranaykotas) discuss this draft policy and the possible outcomes that might result from its implementation.
This week, Afghanistan sent a shipment of goods via Iran’s Chabahar port to India. Meanwhile, American and Taliban representatives are in talks in Doha. What do these developments mean for the future of Afghanistan? How might India further develop the Chabahar route? And what levers does Pakistan control in the Afghan peace talks? Anand Arni discusses these issues and much more with Pranay Kotasthane and Aditya Ramanathan.
Is a limited war between Pakistan and India possible? What political objectives can such a war achieve? With India striking alleged terrorist targets in Pakistani territory, General Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane discuss this concept of limited war. For more, check out our discussion document "The India—Pakistan conflict escalation framework". (http://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Analysis-India-Pakistan-Conflict-Escalation-PK-12-2016.pdf)
Groundbreaking new scientific studies are changing our understanding of the history of India and its people. Yazad Jal joins Anirudh Kanisetti and Shambhavi Naik to discuss what science and history have to say about the past, present, and future of India's population.
It's been more than four years since the AP Reorganisation Act came into effect. Yet the acrimony between the union and the new look Andhra Pradesh state doesn't seem to be going away. The AP CM was in Delhi last week to register his protest over the state not being granted 'special category' status. So in this episode, we discuss: - What is the special category status? Is it constitutional? - Is it important? - What underlies the persistent demand for this categorisation? - What lies ahead for Andhra Pradesh? Conversationists: Revendra, Pranay Kotasthane, Devika Kher
The Indian government may be thinking of regulating the activities of major social media firms such as WhatsApp. Facebook and Google have come out with new policies to control political advertising and combat misinformation on their platforms. As India's general election comes closer, Manoj Kewalramani, Anirudh Kanisetti, Yazad Jal and Aditya Ramanathan discuss these developments.
The Jaish-e-Mohammad is a terrorist outfit that has claimed responsibility for the Pulwama attack. What is it, and what are its links to the Pakistani Military-Jihadi Complex? Pranay Kotasthane and Anand Arni discuss the organisation in this episode. For more on the Military-Jihadi complex, check out our conversation here: https://soundcloud.com/takshashila-institution/the-pakistani-military-jihadi-complex
India has recently announced its intent to join Plan S, by which all public-funded research in India would have to be published in open access compliant journals. This move will help scientists, students and teachers across India to access research articles and will put all scientific knowledge in the public domain. In this episode, we discuss how this move benefits India and how this announcement may signal an evolution of the publication process. Takshashila's Position: https://takshashila.org.in/preliminary-brief-making-publicly-funded-research-accessible/ For more on Plan S: https://www.coalition-s.org/10-principles/ Another perspective on Plan S: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/01/scientific-societies-worry-plan-s-will-make-them-shutter-journals-slash-services Cost of publishing: https://www.nature.com/news/open-access-the-true-cost-of-science-publishing-1.12676
In this episode, Nitin Pai, Pranay Kotasthane, and Yazad Jal discuss the meta-structure of political Pakistan. The central argument is that Pakistan is not one geopolitical entity, but two: the putative state (represented currently by a civilian government), and the military—jihadi complex (MJC) that has captured the commanding heights of power. In this episode, they explain what the MJC comprises of, the forces of cohesion & repulsion that affect the dynamics of this complex, and finally the operational processes deployed by the MJC to keep itself afloat. For more, read this draft book chapter: http://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/TDC-The-other-Pakistan-MJC-2017-07-PK-GA-NP.pdf
On 14th February 2019, a CRPF convoy was attacked by a vehicle-bound suicide bomber near Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack. In this episode Nitin Pai, Manoj Kewalramani, and Pranay Kotasthane discuss Pakistan's objectives behind such attacks and India's responses to sub-conventional warfare. For more on this topic, read Takshashila's Framework to model India-Pakistan conflict escalation (http://takshashila.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Analysis-India-Pakistan-Conflict-Escalation-PK-12-2016.pdf)
Social Credit System is the umbrella term to describe the multiple reputation systems being experimented by Chinese companies and local governments. It is being promoted as a means to improve trustworthiness in a digital economy. So in this episode, Manoj Kewalramani, Nitin Pai, Manasa Venkatraman, and Pranay Kotasthane discuss this system and the possible alternatives for improving trust. They discuss the trade-offs involved between liberal societal outcomes and individual choices. This is the first part of an ongoing conversation at Takshashila on managing security and privacy in a digital economy.
ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) is an annual survey that provides annual estimates of children’s schooling status and basic learning levels for each state and rural district in India. (ASER Centre). In this episode, Nidhi Gupta, Anupam Manur, and Pranay Kotasthane discuss key insights from the latest edition of the ASER survey which was released on 15th Jan 2019.
Angel tax, levied on angel investment in startups, has been in news recently for tax notices slapped on a large number of startups. (Economic Times, 9 Feb 2019). In this episode, Yazad Jal and Anupam Manur analyse the impact of this increased tax scrutiny on the Indian economy.
Acclaimed actor and director Amol Palekar was repeatedly interrupted during his speech at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai when he criticised the Ministry of Culture for reportedly scrapping the advisory committees at the gallery's Mumbai and Bengaluru centres. (NDTV, Feb 10, 2019). This incident sparked a conversation in our office over what should be the role of governments in preserving art and culture. Isn't it best to leave this function to markets and communities? Why do we even need a Ministry of Culture? Listen in and let us know your thoughts on the matter .
Manoj Kewalramani (@theChinaDude) and Anirudh Kanisetti (@AKanisetti) discuss India's draft regulations for Chinese social media apps, as well as startup ecosystems, how to think about China's presence in India's app market, and some off-the-beaten-track ideas on regulating fake news.
Anupam Manur and Yazad Jal discuss the new ecommerce regulations that came into force on February 1 and how it affects major players like Amazon and Flipkart. The new e-commerce investment rules bar online retailers from selling products via vendors in which they have an equity interest, and also from making deals with sellers to sell exclusively on their platforms. How will this affect the consumer?
The defence budget for 2019 again brought into focus the unsustainable pension figures. This year, the Indian Army’s pensions and salaries alone amount to Rs 1.82 lakh crores – a whopping 42 % of the defence budget. But what do these numbers really mean for India's military strategy? How can we relate these expenditures to defence preparedness? These are the deeper questions Gen Prakash Menon, Pavan Srinath, and Pranay Kotasthane explore in this episode of Conversations at Takshashila. For more, read Pavan Srinath's quick take on defence expenditures in the Hindustan Times: https://www.hindustantimes.com/budget/opinion-army-is-drowning-in-hefty-pensions-and-salaries/story-b9HXPfAXAY1EH8GQ80axSK.html
US President Trump reiterated on 3rd Feb that US forces should withdraw from Afghanistan. He backed the ongoing peace negotiations with the Taliban. In this episode, Nitin Pai, Gen Prakash Menon, and Pranay Kotasthane try to understand what this means for Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan.
The National Sample Survey Office’s data showing that employment in 2017-18 has hit a 45-year low highlights the urgency of the jobs crisis situation in India. So in this episode, we discuss ideas for tackling unemployment in India.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a 2020 presidential hopeful and Senate Armed Services Committee member, offered a bill — “The No First Use Act” — to establish in law that it is the policy of the United States not to use nuclear weapons first in a conflict. (Defense News, Jan 30). So in this episode, Lt Gen (Retd) Prakash Menon and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what a No First Use pledge really means, how this debate is shaping up in the US, and whether a Global No First Use Treaty is a feasible option to reduce the salience of nuclear weapons.
After the Canadian government arrested Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei upon an extradition request by the United States, relations between China and Canada have taken a beating. This arrest is likely to be one of the major points of discussions in the negotiations between the trade representatives of the two countries being held on Jan 30-31 in Washington DC. So in this episode, we discuss this ongoing technology dispute between China and the US. We also ask and answer: how should India proceed with its 5G plans? Should we let China in? And if so, to what extent? Participants: Nitin Pai, Lt Gen Prakash Menon, MAnoj Kewalramani, and Pranay Kotasthane
In this conversation, we discuss what a minimum income guarantee scheme for the poor means and how it is not a universal basic income transfer. We discuss a few ballpark cost estimates and take a shot at anticipating the intended and unintended consequences of such a scheme.
What is the Economic Survey good for? What can we learn from it? From demonetisation to the GST to India's formal sector to Swachh Bharat -- the survey shares new data and new claims. Separate the good claims from the bad over these 7 clips. In Part 1, Pranay Kotasthane and Pavan Srinath discuss the strengths and limitations of the Economic Survey.
Has India's cash supply recovered from demonetisation? Do people have enough cash to go about their lives? Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what the Economic Survey has to say about it. This is part 4 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
Does 74% of India's rural population really have access to toilets in 2017? Should we wait for the Census to get a real handle on how well the Swachh Bharat Mission is doing? Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what the Economic Survey has to say about it. This is part 5 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
Does India really have a large formal sector? The Economic Survey says that India's formal sector is much bigger than previously imagined. As many as 53% of India's workers seem to work for GST-paying firms, if not in agriculture. Should we revisit how we think of India's informal economy? Or is this a wild overestimate? Nitin Pai, Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss new data from the Economic Survey, and what it means for India's economy. This is part 2 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
Why are India's cities and villages so poor when it comes to property taxes? Can having their own sources of money liberate them from state governments? Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what the Economic Survey has to say about it. This is part 4 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
How much of India's taxes are stuck in legal disputes? Can we make it simpler for companies and people to pay their taxes? Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss what the Economic Survey has to say about it. This is part 3 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
Can India help farmers double their incomes by 2022? Do millions of Indians have a future in farming, or are they better off outside it? Pranay Kotasthane and Pavan Srinath discuss what the Economic Survey has to say about it. This is part 7 of 7 short clips on the Economic Survey of India 2017-18, presented on Jan 29 by Chief Economic Advisor Mr Arvind Subramaniam.
The book, "What does it mean to be a liberal in India?" edited by Ronald Meinardus, was launched in Bangalore by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and The Takshashila Institution. In this special four part series, Pavan Srinath discusses liberalism with Ronald Meinardus and three of the authors featured in the books: Karthik Shankar, Harshita Lall and Jash Dholani. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. FNF works on some of the most important issues related to liberalism such as the opening of the Indian economy, working with the police to transform into a democratically accountable service, making cities more liberal for their citizens and so on. The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan think tank on India’s strategic affairs and public policy, registered in Chennai and with offices in Bangalore. It has pioneered modern public policy education in India through its graduate programme targeted at working professionals in the media, politics, NGOs and the corporate sector. External Links: 1. Bangalore Launch of the Book: takshashila.org.in/media-centre/bo…beral-in-india/ 2. Buy the book: academicfoundation.org/index.php?rou…roduct_id=805
The book, "What does it mean to be a Liberal in India" edited by Ronald Meinardus, was launched in Bangalore by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and The Takshashila Institution. In this special four part series, Pavan Srinath discusses liberalism with Ronald Meinardus and three of the authors featured in the books: Karthik Shankar, Harshita Lall and Jash Dholani. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. FNF works on some of the most important issues related to liberalism such as the opening of the Indian economy, working with the police to transform into a democratically accountable service, making cities more liberal for their citizens and so on. The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan think tank on India’s strategic affairs and public policy, registered in Chennai and with offices in Bangalore. It has pioneered modern public policy education in India through its graduate programme targeted at working professionals in the media, politics, NGOs and the corporate sector. External Links: 1. Bangalore Launch of the Book: takshashila.org.in/media-centre/bo…beral-in-india/ 2. Buy the book: academicfoundation.org/index.php?rou…roduct_id=805
The book, "What does it mean to be a Liberal in India" edited by Ronald Meinardus, was launched in Bangalore by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and The Takshashila Institution. In this special four part series, Pavan Srinath discusses liberalism with Ronald Meinardus and three of the authors featured in the books: Karthik Shankar, Harshita Lall and Jash Dholani. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. FNF works on some of the most important issues related to liberalism such as the opening of the Indian economy, working with the police to transform into a democratically accountable service, making cities more liberal for their citizens and so on. The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan think tank on India’s strategic affairs and public policy, registered in Chennai and with offices in Bangalore. It has pioneered modern public policy education in India through its graduate programme targeted at working professionals in the media, politics, NGOs and the corporate sector. External Links: 1. Bangalore Launch of the Book: takshashila.org.in/media-centre/bo…beral-in-india/ 2. Buy the book: academicfoundation.org/index.php?rou…roduct_id=805
The book, "What does it mean to be a Liberal in India" edited by Ronald Meinardus, was launched in Bangalore by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation and The Takshashila Institution. In this special four part series, Pavan Srinath discusses liberalism with Ronald Meinardus and three of the authors featured in the books: Karthik Shankar, Harshita Lall and Jash Dholani. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. FNF works on some of the most important issues related to liberalism such as the opening of the Indian economy, working with the police to transform into a democratically accountable service, making cities more liberal for their citizens and so on. The Takshashila Institution is an independent, non-partisan think tank on India’s strategic affairs and public policy, registered in Chennai and with offices in Bangalore. It has pioneered modern public policy education in India through its graduate programme targeted at working professionals in the media, politics, NGOs and the corporate sector. External Links: 1. Bangalore Launch of the Book: http://takshashila.org.in/media-centre/book-launch-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-liberal-in-india/ 2. Buy the book: http://academicfoundation.org/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=805
What role does the state have in the bedrooms of the nation? In this episode of Judgements that changed India, Madhav Chandarvarkar, Manasa Venkataraman and Nidhi Gupta discuss Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. Judgements that Changed India is a podcast series by The Takshashila Institution, that provide a birds-eye-view of important cases in Indian legal history Further Reading: http://altlawforum.org/publications/for-those-marked-other/ http://altlawforum.org/publications/how-aap-could-decriminalise-homosexuality-in-the-national-capital-region/ http://altlawforum.org/gender-and-sexuality/pm-modi-you-must-repeal-section-377-ipc-its-your-constitutional-responsibility/ http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/To-be-equal-before-the-law/article14479752.ece http://altlawforum.org/publications/remembering-naz/ http://altlawforum.org/gender-and-sexuality/a-moment-to-breathe-for-the-lgbt-community/ External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Courtroom One Gavel CC0 1.0 license: Joe Gratz www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/1…3/in/photostream/
The withdrawal of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes as legal tender by the Indian Government has been marred by claims and counter claims about the objectives and the impact. Saurabh Chandra, Anupam Manur and Hamsini Hariharan try to break down the events of the past week and the possible impact. Further reading/additional resources: 1. http://www.thehindu.com/thread/economy/article9328898.ece 2. http://www.mayin.org/ajayshah/MEDIA/2016/monetary_shock.html 3. https://www.thequint.com/india/2016/11/11/narendra-modi-notes-ban-rs-500-1000-consequences-corruption-real-estate-tax-gold-banking-black-money-swiss-banks 4. http://factordaily.com/rs-1000-rs-500-notes-scrapped-analysis-what-it-means/ 5. http://noenthuda.com/blog/2016/11/13/moving-towards-a-cashless-economy/ 6. http://rq.nationalinterest.in/2016/11/the-velocity-of-scarce-money/ External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Indian currency note CC.0 license https://pixabay.com/en/rupees-money-indian-currency-note-435450/
In the run up to the US elections, The Takshashila Podcast looks at how the presidential elections in America will affect India. Pranay Kotasthane, Anupam Manur and Hamsini Hariharan sit down and discuss the main policy issues for the new government. Further reading/additional resources: 1. http://www.bloombergquint.com/uselections/2016/11/01/how-will-the-us-presidential-election-outcome-affect-india 2. http://www.bloombergquint.com/uselections/2016/11/03/in-trump-vs-clinton-battle-india-will-vote-for-continuity-of-policies 3. https://southasianvoices.org/south-asian-manifesto-next-u-s-president/ 4. https://soundcloud.com/takshashila-institution/the-rise-of-global-authoritarianism 5. http://qz.com/643497/we-are-witnessing-the-rise-of-global-authoritarianism-on-a-chilling-scale/ External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump - Caricatures CC 2.0 license: DokeyHotey https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/24564574914
In a new episode of the Takshashila Podcast, Guru Aiyar and Air Marshal Arjun Subramaniam discuss the various facets of air power in the current national security discourse. The conversation covers a variety of topics, from the use of the air force against terrorism to procurement of new weapons and out of area contingency operations. Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam is a serving air force officer and is a part of the faculty at the National Defence College, New Delhi. He has recently authored a book called India's Wars: A Military History (1947-1971). Guru Aiyar is an ex-naval officer and currently is a research associate at the Takshashila Institution. Extra Readings: 1.http://scroll.in/article/810386/how-the-map-of-jammu-and-kashmir-could-have-been-significantly-different-today 2. http://www.idsa.in/jds/9_3_2015_CriticalAnalysisofPakistaniAirOperationsin1965 3. http://www.idsa.in/strategicanalysis/37_2/UnderstandingDiverseGlobalThoughts 4. http://www.idsa.in/strategicanalysis/34_5/StrategiestoTackleFourthGenerationWarfare_asubramaniam External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Surya Kirans CC 2.0 licence: Vikram Vetrivel https://www.flickr.com/photos/vikramvetrivel/3281966099/
Join Hamsini Hariharan, Madhav Chandarvarkar and Manasa Venkataraman as they debate the basic structure of the Constitution and weigh the scrupulousness of lawyers against politicians. This episode discusses the landmark case "Keshavnanda Bharti vs. State Of Kerala" which is heralded as the case that saved Indian democracy. Judgements that Changed India is a podcast series by The Takshashila Institution, that provide a birds-eye-view of important cases in Indian legal history. Further reading/additional resources: 1. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-case-that-saved-indian-democracy/article4647800.ece 2. http://www.news18.com/news/india/dp-mail-constitution-683369.html 3. http://www.firstpost.com/india/kesavananda-bharati-vs-kerala-40-years-on-what-the-landmark-case-means-for-india-2560464.html External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Courtroom One Gavel CC0 1.0 license: Joe Gratz https://www.flickr.com/photos/joegratz/117048243/in/photostream/
In the final of a special two part podcast, Dr. Pushpita Das and Hamsini Hariharan discuss threats to Indian coasts and the restructuring of the existing structure, particularly the need for a new central organisation. This is a special podcast recorded at the Roundtable Discussion on Reviewing Coastal Security organised by The Takshashila Institution and the US Consulate in Chennai. Dr.Pushpita Das is a Research fellow and Head of the Internal Security Centre, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Hamsini Hariharan is a research scholar at The Takshashila Institution. Takshashila Blue Paper on India's Coastal Security Architecture-takshashila.org.in/takshashila-pol…y-architecture/ Coastal Security in India: An Apprisal- logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/09/coas…an-apprisal/ External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: By Indian Navy, CC BY 2.5 in, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34897160
In the first of a special two part podcast, Abhijit Singh and Hamsini Hariharan discuss challenges to coastal security, particularly the role of technology in securing the coastlines. This is a special podcast recorded at the Roundtable Discussion on Reviewing Coastal Security organised by The Takshashila Institution and the US Consulate in Chennai. Abhijit Singh is a former Naval officer and heads the Maritime Policy Initiative at the Oberver Research Foundation. Hamsini Hariharan is a research scholar at The Takshashila Institution. Takshashila Blue Paper on India's Coastal Security Architecture-http://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-policy-research/takshashila-blue-paper-on-indias-coastal-security-architecture/ Coastal Security in India: An Apprisal- http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/09/coastal-security-in-india-an-apprisal/ External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license: Somchai Kongkamsri https://www.pexels.com/photo/police-army-commando-special-task-force-20258/
Join Pavan Srinath, Madhav Chandravarkar and Manasa Venkataraman in this episode of the Takshashila Podcast as they pit the right to free speech against the right to reputation. Madhav Chandravarkar and Manasa Venkatraman are the in house lawyers at The Takshashila Institution. They discuss the shortcomings of the existing defamation laws and suggest possible reforms. Further Readings: 1. Madhav Chandravarkar and Manasa Venkatraman in need for reform of defamation laws: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/QyZpUVSMbHqKymUquA7yNK/The-need-for-reform-of-defamation-laws.html 2. https://speechbill.in/ 3. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tanmay-bhatt-lata-mangeshkar-sachin-tendulkar-criminal-defamation-law-2840071/ 4. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-criminal-defamation-law-subramanian-swamy-2805867/ 5. http://www.thehoot.org/free-speech/judgements/awful-reasoning-and-tortuous-verbosity-9367 6. http://www.thehoot.org/research/books/slapp-and-tell-9419 External Audio used in this podcast: Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Free speech = reason = progress Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Creator: Simon Gibbs [Flickr username]
In this episode of the Takshashila Podcast, Hamsini Hariharan sits down with Manu Bhagavan to discuss authoritarianism, internationalism and globalisation. Manu Bhagavan is a Professor of History and Human Rights at Hunter College and the Graduate Center-CUNY. Hamsini Hariharan is a research scholar at The Takshashila Institution. Further Readings: 1. Manu Bhagavan's article in Quartz: http://qz.com/643497/we-are-witnessing-the-rise-of-global-authoritarianism-on-a-chilling-scale/ 2. Ramanjit Duggal in Logos on the failures of Internationalism: http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/08/when-internationalism-fails/ 3. Washington Post on authoritarianism in the West: http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/08/when-internationalism-fails/ External Audio used in this podcast: 1. Donald Trump's Speech at Manchester, New Hampshire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnoU0wHIsMo 2. Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/ Podcast Image taken from https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.digication.com/M2592e6b312de975fe6ab450451b8ae43.jpg
The Takshashila Podcast breaks down India's entry to groups like the NSG and MTCR, the future nuclear order and looks into possible strategies for India. The episode features Happymon Jacob and Hamsini Hariharan discuss the ongoing and future trends in nuclear issues. Dr. Happymon Jacob is an Associate Professor of Diplomacy and Disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. You can read more of his work here: http://happymonjacob.com/index.php Hamsini Hariharan is a research scholar at The Takshashila Institution. Further Readings: 1. Rajesh Rajagopalan on India's Nuclear Policy: http://www.nids.go.jp/english/event/symposium/pdf/2009/e_06.pdf 2. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane on the Eightfold Path to India's Nuclear Fuel Supply Security http://takshashila.org.in/takshashila-policy-research/book-chapter-the-eightfold-path-to-indias-nuclear-fuel-supply-security/ 3. Ganesh Chakravarthi on Logos, http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/08/nuclear-war-is-our-complacency-misplaced/ 4. Hamsini Hariharan on Logos, http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/08/the-rebel-no-longer-india-at-nuclear-negotiations/ 5. The Eight Pillars of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime and the Search for Global Security, http://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Siracusa%20-%20Eight%20Pillars%20of%20the%20Nuclear%20Non-proliferation%20Regime%2009.12.pdf External Audio used in this podcast: 1. Interview with Vikas Swarup, Doordarshan News, Published on June 26 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1_bZ8Q4GO4 2. Interview with Li Li, CCTV America, Published on June 13, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-l34qeYLWQ 3. Statement by Sushma Swaraj, Times Now, Published on June 19, 2016 4. Background Music: Cool Ride. Cool Ride by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Image used in this podcast: Atomic explosion transfixed over a sunset in the Dominican Republic. Artwork: _Gavroche_ via Flickr (CC BY)
In this episode of the Takshashila Podcast, Guru Aiyar and Hamsini Hariharan, discuss the implications of the verdict by the Permanent Court of Arbitration initiated by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea. Guru Aiyar and Hamsini Hariharan are research scholars at the Takshashila Institution Further Readings: 1. The Award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration: http://www.pcacases.com/pcadocs/PH-CN%20-%2020160712%20-%20Award.pdf 2. Nitin Pai on India's response to the verdict: http://www.ndtv.com/opinion/china-proves-it-cannot-be-compelled-to-follow-rules-1430842 3. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane explain the South China Verdict in GCPP Primetime 23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLEX6IJkuAA 4. Guru Aiyar on India's stance in the South China Sea dispute: http://logos.nationalinterest.in/2016/07/indias-stand-on-the-south-china-sea-ruling-between-china-philippines/
In this new series on Judgements that Changed India, Madhav Chandavarkar(@MadChap88) provides a birds-eye-view of important cases in Indian legal history. This episode, hosted by Varun Ramachandra(@_quale), discusses the landmark case "K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra" that eventually resulted in the end of jury trials in India. Further reading/additional resources 1) K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._M._Nanavati_v._State_of_Maharashtra 2) 12 Angry Men: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/ 3) Culpable Homicide vs Murder. Quora discussion: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-culpable-homicide-amounting-to-murder-and-a-culpable-homicide-not-amounting-to-murder 4) Madhav Chandavarkar in Livemint on the Udta Punjab verdict: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/ahCR8nr0BNDbsapkHkwJXP/The-Udta-Punjab-verdict-both-chastises-and-upholds-censors.html
This edition of the Takshashila Podcast describes Priyadarshini Ravichandran's (@binaryfootprint) project on women in India's Constituent Assembly. Hosted by Varun Ramachandra(@_quale). You can find out more about The Takshashila Institution by visiting our website: www.takshashila.org.in Books/Resources Discussed: 1) The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation - Granville Austin 2) Working a Democratic Constitution: The Indian Experience - Granville Austin 3) The Constituent Assembly Debates 4) Rajya Sabha 5) 10 Judgements that Changed India - Zia Mody. Varun's review of the book can be found: http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2015/03/judgements-that-changed-india/ 6) Priya's works can be found at her blog 15 for the republic(https://15fortherepublic.wordpress.com/) 7) She has also written on this subject for Mint Lounge(http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/dLi6ZIdW6CgswZCGdOA9VM/The-women-who-helped-draft-our-constitution.html) and was interviewed by The Ladies Finger group(http://theladiesfinger.com/women-helped-draft-constitution-heres-blog-tells-us/) Errors: 1. The Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers. It is mentioned that the federalist papers were written by Jefferson. The federalist papers were written by Hamilton, John Jay and Madison. 2. During the discussion it was mentioned that the constituent assembly debates went on for 2 years 11 months, from December 1946 - November 1950. The latter year needs to be November 1949.
Ethan Mills discusses classic Indian Philosophy, followed by a discussion on Jayarāśi . Further, he talks about the diverse history of Indian philosophy and how it impacts the present day understanding of India.
Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss India's water crisis. Pavan explains the difference between meteorological, agricultural and hydrological drought. Further, he talks about the need to price water to signal scarcity.
Takshashila staff discuss the Karnataka budget, why it matters, and what's in store for residents of Karnataka in the latest podcast. Pavan Srinath discusses the Karnataka budget with Pranay Kotasthane, Varun Ramachandra, Shikha Pathak and Devika Kher.
Anupam Manur talks to Takshashila Fellow and Mint Columnist Narayan Ramachandran ahead of the Government of India's Budget for FY 2016.
Guru Aiyar and Pavan Srinath chat about the Indian Navy, on the occasion of the 11th international fleet review, and its role in both war and peace in modern India. #GCPPprimetime is a weekly online show on public affairs and policy hosted by the Takshashila Institution. Cdr Guru Aiyar (retd) used to serve in the Indian Navy, and has captained a minesweeper INS Cuddalore and worked in the navy as an electronic warfare and information operations expert on many ships. Pavan Srinath is a faculty and fellow at the Takshashila Institution.
Priya Ravichandran and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the political changes in Myanmar and the future of India—Myanmar relations. #GCPPprimetime is a weekly online show on public affairs and policy hosted by the Takshashila Institution. Priya has written extensively on Myanmar in Business Standard and Pragati. Pranay Kotasthane heads the geostrategy programme at the Takshashila Institution.
Sidin Vadukut and Pavan Srinath discuss the Indian Constitution and the idea of a Republic, as the constitution turns 66 years old. #GCPPPrimetime is a weekly online show on public affairs and policy hosted by the Takshashila Institution. Sidin Vadukut is the author of The Sceptical Patriot and Dork, apart from being a columnist and editor with Mint. Pavan Srinath is a fellow and faculty member at the Takshashila Institution.
Excertps from a talk on "Kashmir : Yesterday,Today and Tomorrow" by Mr. Amarjit Singh Dulat, former chief of R&AW – chaired & moderated by Dr. Ramachandra Guha. The event was conducted by The Takshashila Institution in collaboration with Bangalore International Centre. Mr Dulat recently authored "Kashmir: The Vajpayee Years" (HarperCollins) and draws heavily from the book in the talk. http://www.amazon.in/Kashmir-Vajpayee-Years-A-S-Dulat/dp/9351770664
Pavan Srinath and Pranay Kotasthane discuss COP21 and Climate Change on the second edition of #GCPPprimetime – a regular web discussion on public affairs and policy.
Nitin Pai and Farahnaz Ispahani discuss genocide against minority groups in Pakistan at the Takshashila-Hudson Conference "Shaping India's New Growth Agenda: Implications for the World".
Anand Arni and Aparna Pande discuss post-US Afghanistan at the Takshashila-Hudson Conference "Shaping India's New Growth Agenda: Implications for the World".
Nandan Nilekani and Saurabh Chandra discuss Aadhar and innovation in India at the Takshashila-Hudson Conference "Shaping India's New Growth Agenda: Implications for the World". This conference was a collaboration between the Takshashila Institution in Bangalore and the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. that took place in August 2014.
Pavan Srinath and Rohini Nilekani of Arghyam discuss malnutrition, sanitation and water in India, at the Takshashila-Hudson Conference "Shaping India's New Growth Agenda: Implications for the World". This conference was a collaboration between the Takshashila Institution in Bangalore and the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. that took place in August 2014.
Pavan Srinath talks to Raj Cherubal from Chennai CityConnect at the Goa Arts and Literary Festival on local governance and the idea of smart cities.
Priya Ravichandran and Member of Parliament Dr. Rajeev Gowda discuss gender inclusion, safety, and public spaces.
Nitin Pai speaks on Mumbai's Radio One on the idea of a Lokpal to solve India's corruption challenge.