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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Sep 8, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 408: Should the Government Collect Health Data?
The new National Health Data Management Policy creates a framework for collecting citizens' medical data. Sunila Dixit, Shambhavi Naik, and Prateek Waghre discuss the provisions of this policy, and what it means for health and privacy.
Sep 7, 2020 • 37min
Ep. 407: China Military Report
The Pentagon’s 2020 China Military Power report emphasizes the advances made by the Chinese armed forces towards achieving "world-class" force status. Manoj Kewalramani
Sep 4, 2020 • 25min
Ep. 406: Xi Jinping's Plans for Tibet
In a landmark speech last week, China's President Xi Jinping laid out Beijing's strategy for securing Tibet. What do China's plans mean for the people of Tibet?
Sep 3, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 405: How Can India be More Disabled Friendly?
The United Nations has released its first-ever guidelines on making justice systems more accessible to people with disabilities. India has the Right to Persons with Disabilities Act 2016,
Sep 2, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 404: How the Pandemic Has Affected Indian Women
As the Indian economy struggles with the aftermath of lockdowns and preexisting problems, COVID-19 has now spread across the length and breadth of the country. One of the most serious consequences of the pandemic is the way it has impacted
Sep 1, 2020 • 28min
Ep. 403: Can Our Public Spaces Return to Normalcy?
The pandemic has transformed attitudes towards public spaces like schools, movie theatres, and offices. When can these return to normalcy? And how? Rohan Seth
Aug 31, 2020 • 28min
Ep. 402: Strategic Autonomy: What It Means for India
As India's relations with China deteriorate, what sort of ties should it seek with the United States? Lt General Prakash Menon talks to Suyash Desai and Aditya Ramanathan about the way ahead.
Aug 28, 2020 • 1h 8min
Ep. 401: The Forgotten Heritage of the Deccan
From the 14th to the 17th centuries, the Sultanates of the Deccan embarked on a remarkable experiment in globalisation and regionalisation. This is reflected in their art, politics, and culture, but especially in their language.
Aug 27, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 400: The Scale of the Pandemic in India
Serosurveys conducted in Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune have thrown up some interesting findings on the possible scale of COVID-19 infection in India, showing a huge difference between the prevalence of infected persons and the number of
Aug 26, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 399: Revamping India's Labour Laws
Labour laws in India are complex and rigid. In the last few months, several state governments have announced changes to these old rules. But are the steps in the right direction? Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan discuss.
