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All Things Policy

Takshashila Institution

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

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00:16:44

Starlink in Manipur: India's Satellite Internet...

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2025/01/09

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.Read more about this here: www.outlookbusiness.com/columns/how-satellite-internet-can-bridge-indias-digital-divide-and-expand-its-strategic-heft All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:38:03

The Air We Breathe: India’s Pollution Crisis

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2025/01/08

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.All Things Policy is a daily

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00:36:56

Decoding the Crisis: Delays in Municipal Elections in...

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2025/01/07

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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to

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00:24:04

Decoding the Crisis: Delays in Municipal Elections in...

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2025/01/06

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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the

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00:38:25

2025 - Indian Sport on the Move

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2025/01/03

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 what Malathi 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! All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought

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00:43:18

How Society, Government, and Market Fit Together

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2025/01/02

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.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. The Takshashila

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00:47:34

One Nation One Subscription: Yet another stratagem?

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2024/12/31

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.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

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00:33:42

Bridging Borders: India's Drive for Regional...

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2024/12/30

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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public

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00:38:41

Examining the Political Apology

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2024/12/27

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

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00:33:12

What is brewing at the Bioweapons Convention?

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2024/12/26

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.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

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00:27:02

Climate Resilience in UN Peacekeeping

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2024/12/24

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

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00:26:55

The Teesta River dispute

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2024/12/23

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

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00:28:44

India and the Forgotten Planet

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2024/12/20

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 All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution,

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00:20:32

A lot hinges on India's Next Generation Launch Vehicle

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2024/12/19

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.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

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00:30:53

Accelerating private sector R&D in India

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2024/12/18

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,

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00:29:23

Engaging with Sino-India Disengagement

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2024/12/17

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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the

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00:37:56

LLMs in Indian languages: An insurmountable challenge?

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2024/12/16

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. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on

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00:21:29

X Marks the Spot: Analysing Deepfake Regulation in...

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2024/12/13

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

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00:30:13

India's Mineral Dependency On China

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2024/12/12

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

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00:22:11

An entrepreneur's journey | Building a sports platform

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2024/12/11

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

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