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 facilitat...
Jun 29, 2023•44 min
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.
Jun 28, 2023•39 min
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.
Jun 27, 2023•33 min
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 struct...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Jun 23, 2023•26 min
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.
Jun 22, 2023•27 min
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.
Jun 21, 2023•28 min
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.
Jun 20, 2023•33 min
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 challe...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min
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.
Jun 16, 2023•28 min
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.
Jun 15, 2023•29 min
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. Reading: Takshashila Discussion ...
Jun 14, 2023•55 min
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 Glo...
Jun 13, 2023•25 min
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 ba...
Jun 12, 2023•45 min
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.
Jun 09, 2023•39 min
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.
Jun 08, 2023•44 min
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.
Jun 07, 2023•27 min
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.
Jun 06, 2023•38 min
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 governanc...
Jun 05, 2023•35 min
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.
Jun 02, 2023•34 min
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.
Jun 01, 2023•25 min
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
May 31, 2023•38 min
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 BIM...
May 30, 2023•26 min
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. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.inst...
May 29, 2023•36 min
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.
May 26, 2023•28 min
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 scrutinises gig job platforms from a gender lens and outlines the gaps that bar women’s inclusion in gig work.
May 25, 2023•41 min
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.
May 24, 2023•28 min
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 fin...
May 23, 2023•38 min
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 Ahmed 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...
May 22, 2023•34 min
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.
May 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min
