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 a...
Sep 05, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1381
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...
Sep 04, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1380
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/ Check out our public policy courses ...
Sep 03, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1379
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...
Sep 02, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1378
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 Taksh...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1377
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...
Aug 29, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1376
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...
Aug 28, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1375
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 Ahme...
Aug 27, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1375
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/ All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find...
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1374
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on o...
Aug 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1373
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 societies could play in taking care of their own. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ...
Aug 22, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1372
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 th...
Aug 21, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1371
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work he...
Aug 20, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1370
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 n...
Aug 19, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1369
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 ...
Aug 16, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1368
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...
Aug 14, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1367
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 All Things Policy is a daily ...
Aug 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1366
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 implicat...
Aug 12, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1365
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,...
Aug 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1364
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ...
Aug 08, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1363
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/indiaswheyprotei...
Aug 07, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1362
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https...
Aug 06, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1361
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 th...
Aug 05, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1360
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...
Aug 03, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1359
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...
Aug 01, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1358
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 ar...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1357
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/...
Jul 30, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1356
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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/ Take our 'China Challenge' survey here: https://shorturl....
Jul 29, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1355
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 ...
Jul 26, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1354
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 All Things...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1353
