What are the Quad's plans in Biotech?
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.
Jan 17, 2022•27 min
All Things Policy
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.
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Episodes
Effect of the Pandemic on Pediatric Obesity
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.
Jan 13, 2022•25 min
Emerging Technologies from Chinese Point of View
In this episode, Aditya Pareek and Megha Pardhi discuss the latest newsletter in the Takshashila family - “China Tech Dispatch”.
Jan 12, 2022•17 min
First Step Towards a Global Pandemic Response Treaty
The World Health Assembly held a Special Session to kickstart a process to draft a global treaty geared towards pandemic management. Priyal and Ruturaj discuss the need, scope, and history of such international instruments.
Jan 11, 2022•33 min
In Apple CCI Antitrusts
In this episode, Rohan Seth joins Sapni GK and Prateek Waghre to discuss the details of the order.
Jan 10, 2022•27 min
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 3)
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.
Jan 07, 2022•27 min
Omicron: Milder or More Lethal for India?
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.
Jan 06, 2022•26 min
Citizen's Role in Availing Welfare Services
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”.
Jan 05, 2022•25 min
Interrogating Industrial Policies for Semiconductors
Mathieu Duchâtel and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the merits and demerits of government subsidies for building domestic semiconductor industries.
Jan 04, 2022•46 min
Why China's Technical Standardisation Strategy Matters
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.
Jan 03, 2022•26 min
A Year - End Review of China Tech
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.
Dec 29, 2021•28 min
The Year Gone By In Tech Policy
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.
Dec 28, 2021•36 min
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 2)
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.
Dec 27, 2021•33 min
Will Russia invade Ukraine?
Prasanna Naidu joins Aditya Pareek to unpack the recent developments and possible scenarios in which the crisis may pan out.
Dec 24, 2021•26 min
From Romans to MDGs: The Stories of Public Health
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.
Dec 23, 2021•32 min
The Fishermen Dispute and India - Sri Lanka Relations
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.
Dec 22, 2021•26 min
Digital Communication Networks and their Benefits
In this episode, Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss their discussion document on the benefits of DCNs.
Dec 21, 2021•28 min
China's Developments in Tibet
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.
Dec 20, 2021•38 min
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 1)
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.
Dec 17, 2021•40 min
The Case Against Prohibition
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.
Dec 16, 2021•42 min
Importance of Financial Literacy for Jobs
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.
Dec 15, 2021•25 min
Understanding the Developments on Indian Internet Shutdowns
Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K join Rohan Seth to discuss the findings, recommendations and what the report left unanswered.
Dec 14, 2021•30 min
What Exactly Does Russia Want?
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.
Dec 13, 2021•25 min
The China Factor in the US - Australia Quantum Tech Agreement
Megha Pardhi and Shrey Khanna discuss the Agreement, the role of China, and India's initiatives to promote research in quantum technologies.
Dec 10, 2021•17 min
Gender Inequality in the Fashion World
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.
Dec 09, 2021•22 min
Breathing New Life into India-Russia Relations
Aditya Pareek and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the various points of divergences and rapprochement between New Delhi and Moscow.
Dec 08, 2021•24 min
Australia's "Anti-Trolling" Bill & Internet Anonymity
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.
Dec 07, 2021•30 min
Unpacking the National Family Health Survey (NFHS5) report
What does the decreased TFR 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?
Dec 06, 2021•24 min
Regulating the Cyberspace and International Relations
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.
Dec 03, 2021•36 min
Omicron: The Harbinger of the third wave?
. 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.
Dec 02, 2021•25 min
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