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 is all you'll need to understand the world (and appreciate your breakfast) better.
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Feb 3, 2022 • 18min
Nutrition Programmes in India - A Report Card
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?
Feb 2, 2022 • 31min
Mind the Policy Implementation Gap
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.
Feb 1, 2022 • 42min
Looking Ahead at a Quantum Future
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.
Jan 31, 2022 • 34min
Indian Health Services: Need of the hour?
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.
Jan 28, 2022 • 30min
Understanding China’s Approach to Regulating Tech Algorithms
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.
Jan 27, 2022 • 21min
What is China’s two-front War Dilemma?
In this episode, Suyash Desai and Megha Pardhi discuss internal and external drivers of China’s two-front war dilemma.
Jan 25, 2022 • 24min
Philippines gets BrahMos
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.
Jan 24, 2022 • 47min
Importance of Digital Equity for True Progress
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.
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Jan 21, 2022 • 32min
Kazakhstan Unrest and CSTO's Intervention
Dr Shrey Khanna joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the unrest, the CSTO intervention and the political situation in Kazakhstan.
Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 1min
Policy in Action: The Bihar Diaries
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,
