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 4, 2021 • 19min
The UK’s Space Strategy
The UK has released its first-ever National Space Strategy document, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing its space sector
Oct 1, 2021 • 37min
The Sounds and Stories of Kerala's Theyyam Rituals
Theyyam rituals in Kerala, performed annually by communities across the state, contain fascinating subaltern mythologies and musical practices passed down through centuries.
Sep 30, 2021 • 24min
Machine Learning Algorithm for COVID Screening
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI-ML) have been used to detect, diagnose and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus
Sep 29, 2021 • 32min
Emigration - Can India fill the World's Vacancies?
Many developed countries in Europe and Asia have an ageing population and a shortage of skilled people to fill vacancies in the workforce. India has a very young population with over 18 million people reaching the age of 18 each year.
Sep 28, 2021 • 20min
A Global Overview of COVID-19 Booster Shots
Concerns over waning immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants have convinced some countries to deploy booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Sep 27, 2021 • 41min
A New Ripple in the Indo-Pacific
The new trilateral framework involving Australia, the UK and the US has caused some controversy and signalled a shift in the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Sep 24, 2021 • 29min
The Other Rajputs: Purbiya Warriors in 16th century Malwa
The 16th century saw the emergence of famous Rajput aristocratic households such as the Sisodias of Mewar - but it also saw the career of remarkable military entrepreneurs from relatively humble backgrounds, such as Silhadi of Raisen.
Sep 23, 2021 • 31min
What Makes Governments Responsive?
A government’s responsiveness to citizen’s preferences is dependent on a host of factors. In this episode, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the dynamics between the three agents - politicians, bureaucrats, and citizens
Sep 22, 2021 • 27min
Regulating Biobanking in India
Biobanks, which are repositories of human biological materials, will shape the future of life science research. This means India needs laws to govern biobanks, that address issues like ethics, data protection, and consent.
Sep 21, 2021 • 21min
A Lawsuit of Epic proportions
The Apple v Epic Games lawsuit recently culminated in a 185-page judgment that has implications for the future of in-app purchases on the App Store.
