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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Aug 9, 2022 • 37min
Understanding the intricacies behind ONDC
In this episode, Arjun Gargeyas and Bharath Reddy talk to Mr. Sanjay Jain, a Fellow at iSPIRIT, on how exactly ONDC works and how it might evolve in the near future.
Aug 8, 2022 • 18min
How can we contain the spread of Monkeypox in India?
Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Rohan Pai and unravels all that is currently known about Monkeypox. She highlights the prevention measures that individuals and health authorities must take to contain the further spread of the disease in India.
Aug 5, 2022 • 24min
Is China's Semiconductor Rise Inevitable?
Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas about why it is essential to watch out for the post-pandemic semiconductor rise of China.
Aug 4, 2022 • 25min
The new Chilean constitution - Beacon of hope or an unrealistic promise?
Chile votes on a new constitution on Sep 3rd. What does it mean for the country, and what can it mean for constitutionalism? Shreekrishna Upadhyay, Ritul Gaur and Suman Joshi discuss.
Aug 3, 2022 • 33min
The Concept and Practice of Open Prison System in India
we are joined by Smita Chakraborty, Founder of PAAR an organisation focused on prison reforms & open prison advocacy. We discuss the concept of open prisons, its public policy implications and how it helps us rethink questions of law, justice & punishment
Aug 2, 2022 • 29min
What’s up with the Communist Party’s 20th Party Congress?
Will Xi Jinping secure a third term as the Party’s General Secretary at the Congress? Manoj Kewalramani and Megha Pardhi discuss all this and more.
Aug 1, 2022 • 36min
The Pakistani economy is in trouble, yet again.
With foreign reserves at a historic low and the rupee losing its value by the day. Pakistan is yet again seeking a loan from the IMF. Will it go down the Bangladesh way? Will the World watch a nation with nukes to collapse?
Jul 29, 2022 • 20min
Battery Swapping Policy in India
Priyal D'almeida talks to Rohan Pai about the highlights of the policy and what lies ahead when it comes to battery swapping in India.
Jul 28, 2022 • 31min
Heat waves, droughts and floods: The Climate Emergency
In this episode, Mahek Nakani and Harshit Kukreja discuss climate change, its effects, who is responsible for this and what can India do to be prepared.
Jul 27, 2022 • 49min
How can an optimist create jobs in Bihar
Sridhar Krishna talks to Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar of the Centre for Economic Policy and Public Finance in Patna seeking solutions to the huge unemployment in Bihar and bridge the gap.
