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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Feb 17, 2021 • 31min
Ep. 515: Making sense of China-India disengagement on the LAC
China and India announced an agreement to disengage from Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon and Manoj Kewalramani join Suyash Desai to talk about the ongoing
Feb 16, 2021 • 30min
Ep. 514: 5G: will India be Late to the Party?
The standing committee on Information Technology has come out with a report examining India’s preparedness for 5G. It questions whether India is going to miss the bus.
Feb 15, 2021 • 38min
Ep. 513: Struggle and Revolution in Telugu Literature
Telugu culture is most often associated with Tollywood today - but at one point, revolutionary Telugu writers and poets were among the most progressive and influential intellectuals of their time.
Feb 12, 2021 • 24min
Ep. 512: China's Vaccine Diplomacy
China is offering priority access to Chinese-developed vaccines to countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Feb 11, 2021 • 25min
Ep. 511: Will the DNA Bill do More Harm than Good?
The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill has been listed for consideration in the Budget session.
Feb 10, 2021 • 20min
Ep. 510: The Contest to Chart the Indo-Pacific's Oceans
Major powers are ramping up their efforts to map the undersea environment of the Indo-Pacific. Charting and mapping the ocean deeps confer both economic and military advantages and to keep up, India will have to adopt innovative solutions.
Feb 9, 2021 • 34min
Ep. 509: Making Sense of India's Defence Budget
A major highlight of the Budget 2021-22 was the 18.75% increase in the capital outlay in allocation towards defence.
Feb 8, 2021 • 29min
Ep. 508: When The Stonks Are Down
The Reddit-GameStop saga has been making news around the world. The next few weeks will raise important questions about how much responsibility social media platforms have in cases like these and whether they can be sued for financial damages in similar
Feb 5, 2021 • 22min
Ep. 507: The Seleukid Empire and the Silk Roads
Though often seen as a footnote in Indian history, the Seleukid Empire dominated much of the Hellenistic world after the death of Alexander the Great.
Feb 4, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 506: What Does 137% Hike in Health Budget Mean?
A major highlight of the Budget 2021-22 was the 137% increase in the budget allocation towards health.
