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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 ...
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This is an Atlantic Canadian focused podcast that will feature topical and culturally interesting discussions and interviews concerning the region. This region of Canada includes the Maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island [aka PEI]) and Newfoundland & Labrador. The style of the podcast could be described as a "kitchen gab". Partly because of the informal nature of the content and partly because many of the conversations may actually literally be happening within ...
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Without trust, society stagnates, economies decline, and businesses fail. This podcast series keeps abreast of the latest trends and challenges in cyber and physical security with interviews, event updates, industry suppliers & government initiatives.
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SCO, NATO & Russia: How is India Navigating the Global Churn?
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The past few weeks have seen landmark events in international affairs, which impact Indian interests. The SCO Summit in Astana was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, which coincided with the NATO Summit in Washington DC. What were the key developments through these events and how do they impact India’s future? Listen to thi…
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The hero is the oldest and most popular archetype used in our society and is usually an expression of our collective unconscious. In the context of public policy, where having robust institutions is crucial, are individual contributors important? Does society really benefit from having a hero or does it absolve society of taking action? Join in as …
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QUICK(ISH) CAST - The Great Whites in Atlantic Canada
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Welcome back! With Shark Week in full swing on the Discovery Channel, they recently aired their first shark documentary filmed in our region, aptly named "The Great White North." The episode showcases the growing population of Great White sharks in the North Atlantic. Both local and visiting researchers head out on some boat and go cage diving with…
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Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur on the purpose of money and the role of global currency. They discuss the rise of the dollar and whether the current challenges to the domination of the dollar is being over stated. This is good master class on the world of currencies. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the…
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Who Killed the Fundamental Right to Property in India?
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Who Killed the Fundamental Right to Property in India? The greatest casualty in the battle between the Parliament and the Supreme Court of India for supremacy over the Constitution was the fundamental right to property. In this episode, Anupam Manur and Shrikrishna Upadhayaya retell the story of right to property beginning from the Indian Independe…
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Maritime Domain Awareness: What Does It Mean to India?
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Tune in to our latest episode, "Maritime Domain Awareness: What Does It Mean to India?" where Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at the Takshashila Institution, engages in a captivating discussion with Cmde (Dr) Arun Pratap Golaya (Retd). While Dr. Nithiyanandam approaches MDA from an academic perspective, Cmde (Dr) Gol…
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In this interview at SINCON 2024, Dr. Joshua James, a Regional Counter Cyber Crime Coordinator for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), shared his insights on the Regional Counter-cybercrime programme at UNODC. Dr. James argued that while law enforcement agencies are getting better at responding to cybercrime, the cyber criminals a…
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Sports: Weaving compelling narratives
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Storytelling in sports transcends social demographics and can create a strong emotional connection between fans and athletes. Rajaraman, a sports communication professional and author, with over 40 years of experience in sports journalism, explains how narratives play out in the Indian sports ecosystem. Join me , Malathi Renati, in this episode of …
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Mariam Azeemuddin explore the industrial subsidy wars and how they affect international trade. As global powers like the US, China, and the EU ramp up subsidies to boost key industries, these financial aids are reshaping economic landscapes and stirring geopolitical tensions. This podcast ana…
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China's Military Preparedness in Tibet and Xinjiang
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In this episode of ATP, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena about the Chinese People's Liberation Army's preparedness in the Western Theatre Command (WTC). The WTC overlooks the India-China border making the ongoing developments there significant from India's perspective. Tune in to this episode where Anushka explains the Chinese efforts to boost bat…
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As the Indian economy comes under greater scrutiny amidst a heightening global sentiment surrounding diversification of supply chains away from China, analysts are asking a million dollar question - can India be the next China? Can India emulate China’s growth story in its own domestic context? In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and A…
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Grief, one of the many quintessential human experiences, has steadily begun to make its foray into the tech industry. Previously thought to have only existed within the confines of science fiction, communication with a deceased friend or family member is now a technological reality with the advent of grief bots. As defined by researchers at the Uni…
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Today, we'll discuss the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26th. This Olympics is set to be particularly unique, with a strong focus on sustainability and gender equality, and the introduction of new sports. Paris 2024 aims to be the most eco-friendly Olympics ever, with a 50% reduction in carbon emissions compared to previou…
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Does economic freedom impact social norms?
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How have social norms changed over time? What is the empirical relationship between economic freedom and social norms? What public policy insights can be derived from the interplay between economic freedom and social norms? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these topics in this episode of All Things Policy. Here is the paper referred to in th…
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India’s EV Policy: Path to a Sustainable Future?
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Join Srinivasan Iyengar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they dive deep into India's ambitious electric vehicle (EV) policy. They explore whether this transition is viable from economic, environmental, and geopolitical perspectives. Join them as they unpack the complexities and challenges of moving towards an all-elec…
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The East is Green: China's New Energy Landscape
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith explores China's remarkable transformation into a clean energy superpower with Kyle Chan, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. They delve into China's explosive growth in the electric vehicle industry, examining key factors behind its success in battery development, manufacturing,…
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Indian fintechs, touted as the posterchild of India’s digital growth story, have been made possible by a coming together of favorable demographics, capital and improving digital infrastructure. The sector has disruptors like payment aggregators, stock market brokers and cautious traditional legacy banks. With interconnected systems that need massiv…
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According to Broadcast Audience Research Council data, India has a total TV viewing audience of close to 900 million and roughly 400 news channels. But why is there a discernible lack of diversity of views & themes discussed in the television news of today? What ails the unit economics of news broadcasters in India? What forms of news sources and p…
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Climate change is increasingly at the forefront of domestic and international policy priorities, and solutions are urgently needed. The expansion of global trade and the increasing integration of global value chains raise questions about how trade and the environment interact and how one can harness the benefits of trade with minimum impact on the …
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Dr.Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran and Sridhar Krishna question the long-touted line that nuclear fusion holds great promise and is only 20 years away. They go into the developments in science and technology, the international collaborations and private investments which has brought nuclear fusion again into mainstream conversations about alternate energy…
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In this episode, Ananya and Ashwin explore the exciting world of Indian startups developing space launch vehicles. In the context of the recent testflight by a start up, understand the innovation and challenges of building rockets. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find o…
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Apple Intelligence: Cloudy with a Chance of Privacy
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Apple has announced that they are deeply integrating AI into the operating systems for their devices. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy discuss how Apple's approach is different and explore some of the policy implications behind the growing trend of integrating AI into phones. This applies some of the analysis from Takshashila's work on AI governan…
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The Muskrat Falls Project represents a complex case of balancing benefits and drawbacks. While it contributes significantly to renewable energy generation, energy security, and economic development, it has also been plagued by financial overruns, environmental and social impacts, technical challenges, and governance issues. The project's experience…
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The Indian Army recently ordered the first indigenously designed and manufactured submachine gun, the ASMI. In this episode of All Things Policy, join Takshashila's Satya Sahu and Aditya Ramanathan as they discuss the chequered history of India's attempts to make its own small arms and the way forward. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public…
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Big Challenges for Small Island Developing States
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The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), held in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024, brought with it renewed attention to the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), most centered around climate change. SIDS4 centered around the theme, "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity" an…
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The PCA (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Act, 1960, though progressive on paper, is outdated and lacks the teeth to make an impact in today's day and age. There have been efforts since 2016 to improve this law, from increasing penalties to sensitising stakeholders. In this podcast, Malathi Renati interviews Mousumi Gupta and Shreya Paropkari on w…
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Exploring the Tibet Angle in Contemporary Geopolitics
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Recently, the US Congress has passed a unanimous bill to promote resolution of the Tibet-China dispute, with a two-fold aim to encourage China to communicate effectively with the Dalai Lama, and to counter the Communist Party's disinformation on Tibetan culture and history. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss…
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