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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Oct 21, 2021 • 27min
Should India Make Semiconductors?
While semiconductor design has always been a strong suit for India, the extremely complicated manufacturing process of semiconductor chips has never taken off in the country.
Oct 20, 2021 • 24min
Can 'Gastrodiplomacy' Work?
‘Gastrodiplomacy' is a tool some states have used to promote themselves, a prominent example being Thailand.
Oct 19, 2021 • 31min
Fantasy Sports and Karnataka's Online Gambling Ban
Over the past few years, online fantasy sports in India have gone from being a rather shady area of niche interest to becoming ubiquitous, so much so that a fantasy sports platform was the title sponsor of IPL 2020.
Oct 18, 2021 • 21min
Are the Balkans on Edge Again?
With recent headlines warning of impending hostilities between Serbia and Kosovo, there is greater attention again on the proverbial powder keg of conflict in Eastern Europe.
Oct 14, 2021 • 18min
The Shadow Pandemic: Impact of COVID-19 on mental health in India
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly affected our lives in more ways than one. It has impacted our engagement with others and disrupted daily routines.
Oct 13, 2021 • 49min
India’s labour force: Why are women missing?
India’s Women Labor Force Participation Rate (WLFPR) rate is at an abysmal 21%. Why does this matter? What are the factors that are driving this trend?
Oct 12, 2021 • 33min
Reading between the lines of the Facebook Files
The Wall Street Journal's Facebook Files and subsequent revelations made by the whistle-blower Frances Haugen have documented many online harms present on Facebook's various platforms based on its own internal research.
Oct 11, 2021 • 26min
What’s China doing in Africa?
Infrastructure projects and technology investments under BRI have led to a sustained expansion of China’s stake and presence across Africa.
Oct 8, 2021 • 40min
Religion and the State in Medieval South India
The late 11th and early 12th centuries saw the origins of two remarkable religious traditions that have continued to survive to this day: Virashaivism and Srivaishnavism.
Oct 7, 2021 • 23min
Keeping up with the Splinternet
The Play Store and the App Store have bowed to pressure and removed a ‘smart voting’ app from Alexei Navalny's team just before the Russian elections.
