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.
Episodes
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Jan 18, 2022 • 32min
A Repository of India's Land Laws
In this episode, Dr Namita Wahi discusses with Sarthak Pradhan the project of documenting India's land laws and the potential benefits of a comprehensive land laws database.
Jan 17, 2022 • 27min
What are the Quad's plans in Biotech?
Shrey Khanna talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the potential of Quad collaboration in the biotechnology field along with the tools and technologies that the Quad can focus on.
Jan 13, 2022 • 25min
Effect of the Pandemic on Pediatric Obesity
In today's episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the effect of the pandemic on increasing obesity cases and how digital marketing has only worsened the situation.
Jan 12, 2022 • 17min
Emerging Technologies from Chinese Point of View
In this episode, Aditya Pareek and Megha Pardhi discuss the latest newsletter in the Takshashila family - “China Tech Dispatch”.
Jan 11, 2022 • 33min
First Step Towards a Global Pandemic Response Treaty
The World Health Assembly held a Special Session to kickstart a process to draft a global treaty geared towards pandemic management. Priyal and Ruturaj discuss the need, scope, and history of such international instruments.
Jan 10, 2022 • 27min
In Apple CCI Antitrusts
In this episode, Rohan Seth joins Sapni GK and Prateek Waghre to discuss the details of the order.
Jan 7, 2022 • 27min
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 3)
2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant was Takshashila’s love for books. Manoj Kewalramani talks to Rohan Seth to discuss their reading lists for this year.
Jan 6, 2022 • 26min
Omicron: Milder or More Lethal for India?
In this episode, Dr. Harshit Kukreja and Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida discuss how variants arise, the burden of the incoming third wave and the public health measures the government can undertake.
Jan 5, 2022 • 25min
Citizen's Role in Availing Welfare Services
How do citizens navigate through the complex state apparatus to acquire welfare services? What factors can facilitate this process? What obstacles do they face? In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss how citizens “claim the state”.
Jan 4, 2022 • 46min
Interrogating Industrial Policies for Semiconductors
Mathieu Duchâtel and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the merits and demerits of government subsidies for building domestic semiconductor industries.
