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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Dec 3, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 468: Guidelines for Cab Aggregators: The good, the bad, and the unnecessary
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued new Motor Vehicle Aggregators guidelines. These have some serious implications for companies like Uber and Ola. Rohan Seth talks to Anupam Manur about what the fine print really
Dec 2, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 467: Dropping Out of RCEP: An Opportunity Lost for India
For a larger regional and global presence, India needs to be pro-active in joining free trade agreements. Dropping out of RCEP is an opportunity lost to push the Indian industry towards greater competitiveness. Anupam Manur and Manoj
Dec 1, 2020 • 40min
Ep. 466: Lessons to Learn on Big Tech Regulation
Both the US and Europe have attempted to regulate 'Big Tech' effectively. Soon, it will be India's turn to work out new ground rules for these novel technologies and business practices. Atish Padhy and Saurabh Modi join Anirudh Kanisetti to discuss
Nov 30, 2020 • 43min
Ep. 465: Should 2020 be a Zero Year for Education?
The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened inequalities in India's education sector. While many schools and colleges have resorted to online classes, millions of students struggle to get access to the required technology. Should India consider
Nov 27, 2020 • 31min
Ep. 464: How Effective Are the New COVID Vaccines?
How is vaccine effectiveness calculated? Should ministers be part of vaccine clinical trials?
Sunila Dixit is joined by Ameya Paleja and Shambhavi Naik to discuss the latest developments in vaccines to combat COVID-19.
Nov 26, 2020 • 24min
Ep. 463: How Not To Regulate Disinformation
The Kerala State government has backed down from amending its Police Act to include imprisonment for social media posts considered "offensive" or "defamatory". But different efforts to tackle disinformation across the country
Nov 25, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 462: The World Health Assembly Meets Amid a Pandemic
While the pandemic rages on without end, the 73rd World Health Assembly has passed important resolutions relating to vaccination, food security, and other diseases. Manoj Kewalramani and Sunila Dixit talk about the recent resolutions as
Nov 24, 2020 • 41min
Ep. 461: India's Marathon: Surya Prakash BS on Reimagining India's Revenue
The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
Nov 23, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 460: India's Marathon: Kunal Singh on Leveraging the India-US Partnership
The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep. 459: India's Marathon: Shruti Rajagopalan on India's Strength in Numbers
The Takshashila Institution has launched a new book, India's Marathon: Reshaping the Post-Pandemic World Order, a collection of essays by public intellectuals about our changing world and what India needs to do to thrive.
