All Things Policy
Episodes
Solving Goa's Unemployment Crisis
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sridhar Krishna and Sudisha Mishra discuss these reasons behind the unemployment rate, what can possibly boost employment in Goa, and how to get touri...
Informal Matters - Future of Quad in the Indo-Pacific
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Dr Brendon Cannon on various aspects of Quad in the Indo-Pacific and the future of Quad.
The Roe v Wade Debate
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi and Priyal D'Almeida on the history and context behind the verdict along with future implications of the court's ...
Are Health Star Ratings Enough?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mahek Nankani and Dr. Harshit Kukreja discuss in detail the Front-Of Pack Labels in India.
Time to Focus on Inflation Again
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anupam Manur and Mihir Mahajan discuss the evolution of central bank mandates, the inflation targeting mechanism and why the RBI has been let-off easi...
NFTs Could Revolutionise Policies
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aarushi Kataria talks to Aritra Sarkhel (Director, Public Policy and Governance at WazirX) about the implications acceptance of NFTs could have on Ind...
73 Years of PLA Navy
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Suyash Desai about PLA Navy's journey.
Why Curtis LeMay Matters
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek speaks to author Warren Kozak to explore the complex legacy and wartime actions of Gen. Curtis LeMay.
Understanding India’s poverty data
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pranay Kotasthane and Sarthak Pradhan talk about the state of data on India’s poverty levels.
Labour Law Reforms in India
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sudisha Mishra sits with labour economist Professor KR Shyam Sundar to discuss how these labour law reforms affect the working class, do establishment...
Social Movements and Public Policy
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Atish Padhy and Aarushi Kataria discuss the role of social movements in public policy through a case study of the Alliance Against Sexual Harassment (...
Advanced Computing Age and India's Position
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi talks to Arjun Gargeays about his recent discussion document with Siddharth Bannerjee which outlines a Background of Ind...
Sri Lanka’s Default and The Future of Rajapaksa Family
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and the future of the Rajapaksa family in Sri Lankan politics.
Water Crisis, Gender and Education
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss how climate change induced water crisis affect young girls and their chances of getting edu...
Women in Politics - Some Thoughts
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of All things Policy, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the different dimensions of women’s representation in politics.
Tech Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Priyal Lyncia D'almeida talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the possibility of curating tech alliances between the states of the Indo-Pacific to counter China'...
China's National Computing Network
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi about what China's recently announced 'National Computing Network' means for the country's tech landscape.
China and India’s Approach to Human Trafficking
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja discuss various aspects of human trafficking in India and China.
The Arctic & India
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek joins Alexandre Delangle to discuss the Arctic's governance structure, security environment, international cooperation and India's appro...
The Political Side of Unemployment
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The political side of unemployment is an exigent issue that is meticulously wrapped around elite capture, selectorate theory, low-cost labour, and pol...
Simultaneous Elections: What It Means and The Implications.
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do the claims of one nation - one election add up? What are the implications for voters and parties and more importantly for Parliamentary democracy? ...
China's Turn from One Child to Three Child Policy
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
. Megha Pardhi and Harshit Kukreja discuss China's approach to population control, population dividend and lessons for India.
A New Employment Data Architecture to Solve the Jobs Crisis
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sridhar Krishna, Senior Scholar at The Takshashila Institution speaks to Dr. Radhicka Kapoor, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Indian Council for Researc...
TTP’s Resurgence and the Future of Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harshit Kukreja talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the TTP’s resurgence and the future of Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.
What went wrong with the Sri Lankan economy?
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anupam Manur joins Atish Padhy to discuss the causes and consequences of the crisis.
Implications of China's Genetic Resource Guideline
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Dr. Harshit Kukreja discuss ethical and practical aspects of human genetic resources.
Menstrual Leave Policy in India
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mahek Nankani and Priyal D’Almeida discuss what menstrual leave policy is, the challenges and the arguments against the same.
Wang Yi in Nepal: The Why and What of the Visit
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shrey Khann joins Aarthi Ratnam to talk about Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi’s visit to Nepal.
Did Russia use a Hypersonic Missile in Ukraine?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek joins Pranav Satyanath to discuss the Kinzhal strike and other precision munition use in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Political Ads on Facebook in India
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss the implications of this investigation, the knowledge gaps it highlights and potential areas fo...
A brief passage through history of Humanitarian Corridors
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss these corridors in current and historical contexts.
No-Confidence Motion against Imran Khan’s Government
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the ongoing political developments in Pakistan and the future of its democracy.
Exploring India-US Cooperation in Military AI
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megha Pardhi and Husanjot Chahal explore avenues for India-US cooperation in military applications of AI.
Oil shocks and Strategic Petroleum Reserves
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mihir Mahajan and Anupam Manur discuss India's reserves of oil, whether it is adequate and related policy recommendations.
The Semiconductors Angle to the Ukraine War
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek talks to Arjun Gargeyas on whether the Russian and Ukrainian dependency on semiconductor production will exacerbate the ongoing chip sho...
Gender roles in Indian society - PEW survey findings
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi spoke to Neha Sahgal and Jonathan Evans , part of the team that conducted the study to understand the findings of the ...
Accidental Launch of a Missile
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek joins Pranav Satyanath to discuss the facts of the matter, the incident’s implications and broader impacts on the world.
AYUSH: Too Detached from Scientific Reason
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss what is wrong with India's approach and how we can make traditional medicine scientific.
Fixing The Broken Social Media Problem
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kamesh Shekar joins Bharath Reddy to discuss the issues it has created and possible solutions to it.
‘Trials’ and tribulations of Covid-19 vaccine for kids
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With India approving a 4th Covid-19 vaccine for children, Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida and Ruturaj Gowaikar talk about the challenges involved with clinica...
Forked Tongues: The Language of Politics
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Ganesh Chakravarthi talk about the evolution of language and how it is used as an instrument in political discourse...
Conflict & Peace in India’s Northeast
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manoj Kewalramani discusses these questions with author Sudeep Chakravarti as they discuss his new book The Eastern Gate: War and Peace in Nagaland, M...
Youth Unemployment in India
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A joint study by the Centre for Economic Data Analysis and the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy pointed towards a 30% decline since 2016 in th...
Tech Amidst the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rohan Seth discusses the evolving picture with Sapni G K and Prateek Waghre.
Quantum in the Military
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Megha Pardhi talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the recent test conducted by DRDO and how militaries around the world are embracing quantum.
The Evolution of Article 21
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the history, evolution, interpretation of article 21 and also shed light on the concept of “...
Sex Education in India
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Priyal Lyncia D’almeida and Mahek Nankani discuss the problems associated with the current sex education system and the need f...
The War in Ukraine
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek and Pranav R. Satyanath discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the role of conventional forces, geoeconomics, nuclear threats, conflict...
Mapping India's Legal Landscape on Online Harms
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rohan Seth, Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K discuss Sapni's document which maps the current legal landscape on online harms in India. Th...
How rare are "Rare" Diseases?
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over 30 crore people in the world suffer from more than 7000 rare diseases. On Rare Diseases Day, one year after the release of the National Policy fo...
India and the Future of Space Stations
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Ramanathan and Aditya Pareek argue that the only way for India to catch up will be to aggressively seek out collaborations.
Just War Theory - Can War Ever be Just?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Megha Pardhi analyze the Just War Theory and how it's used as an ethical justification throughout historical war...
The US Strategy for the Indo-Pacific
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden Administration has come up with the US’ first Indo-Pacific Strategy document which aims to secure a free and open, connected, prosperous, ...
Blocking Apps and Scrutiny
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to unpack the app bans, related developments surrounding the use of emergency powers under the 2021 IT Rul...
Synthetic Content Generation and China’s Worries
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is AI-generated content and why is China worried about it? In today’s episode, Megha Pardhi, Suyash Desai, and Varad Vishwarupe discuss synthet...
A Tale of two Bills, ART and Surrogacy
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill were passed during the winter session of the Parliament. These...
Reflecting on the Union Budget 2022-23
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Apurva Kumar, Pranay Kotasthane, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the Union Budget 2022-23. They look at some interesting tre...
Jobs and the Budget
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra to evaluate the impact this budget has on jobs
The Full Spectrum of Russian Foreign Policy
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sapni G K and Aditya Pareek speak to Dr. Elena Chernenko about Russia’s foreign affairs across domains like cyberspace, outer space and public diplo...
Policy of Death
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, The Lancet Commission on Value of Death released their report, advocating for a return to death as a socio-cultural event. Is death now "o...
Xi-Putin Meeting: A New World Order?
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week resulted in a detailed joint statement, pro...
Humanitarian Intervention - For Better or Worse?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aarthi Ratnam and Priyal Lyncia D’Almeida discuss the criteria for intervention and the scope of responsibility.
“India Out” Campaign in the Maldives
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the “India Out” Campaign and India-Maldives relations
Breaking down the Investigation on Pegasus
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Times recently came out with a detailed investigation on Pegasus, the surveillance tool sold by Israel’s NSO Group to countries around ...
Warfare in the Digital Era
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of All Things Policy, Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Megha Pardhi discuss evolving notions of warfare.
Strategies for a New Space Age
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek joins Dr. Shrey Khanna to discuss the major features of the latest NATO space strategy, the Chinese white paper on space, and what aspec...
Nutrition Programmes in India - A Report Card
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition programmes in India come in different hues and have undergone sweeping changes in the last few years. From the ICDS to the POSHAN 2.0, we ha...
Mind the Policy Implementation Gap
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aarushi Kataria talks to Pranay Kotasthane about the gap that exists between policies on paper and what they actually achieve. They t...
Looking Ahead at a Quantum Future
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Gargeyas joins Siddharth Bannerjee, a senior policy advisor with the UK Civil Service, to discuss their upcoming document on the criticality of ...
Indian Health Services: Need of the hour?
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mahek Nankani and Priyal Lyncia D'Almeida discuss the history, the need, the concerns and the primary steps that have been taken in this direction.
Understanding China’s Approach to Regulating Tech Algorithms
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
China is rolling out a new law to regulate algorithms used on apps to bring the country’s Big Tech sector in line with state policies. Rohan Seth ta...
What is China’s two-front War Dilemma?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Suyash Desai and Megha Pardhi discuss internal and external drivers of China’s two-front war dilemma.
Philippines gets BrahMos
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aditya Pareek joins Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande(Retd.) and Megha Pardhi to discuss the BRAHMOS weapons system’s capabilities, China’s respon...
Importance of Digital Equity for True Progress
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sridhar Krishna talks to Raghav Rao, a Digital Innovation Fellow at The Cleveland Foundation, and Aarushi Kataria on the role of digital – whether i...
Kazakhstan Unrest and CSTO's Intervention
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Shrey Khanna joins Aditya Pareek to discuss the unrest, the CSTO intervention and the political situation in Kazakhstan.
Policy in Action: The Bihar Diaries
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The mention of Bihar conjures up images of abject poverty and state apathy. The ground reality, however, has been changing in the past decade. Economi...
Google v/s News Publishers
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a recently passed order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed the Director-General to investigate these charges. Rohan Seth joins...
A Repository of India's Land Laws
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Namita Wahi discusses with Sarthak Pradhan the project of documenting India's land laws and the potential benefits of a comprehens...
What are the Quad's plans in Biotech?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shrey Khanna talks to Arjun Gargeyas on the potential of Quad collaboration in the biotechnology field along with the tools and technologies that the ...
Effect of the Pandemic on Pediatric Obesity
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Ruturaj Gowaikar discuss the effect of the pandemic on increasing obesity cases and how digital marketing has on...
Emerging Technologies from Chinese Point of View
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aditya Pareek and Megha Pardhi discuss the latest newsletter in the Takshashila family - “China Tech Dispatch”.
First Step Towards a Global Pandemic Response Treaty
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Assembly held a Special Session to kickstart a process to draft a global treaty geared towards pandemic management. Priyal and Rutura...
In Apple CCI Antitrusts
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rohan Seth joins Sapni GK and Prateek Waghre to discuss the details of the order.
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 3)
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Omicron: Milder or More Lethal for India?
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 heal...
Citizen's Role in Availing Welfare Services
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do citizens navigate through the complex state apparatus to acquire welfare services? What factors can facilitate this process? What obstacles do ...
Interrogating Industrial Policies for Semiconductors
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mathieu Duchâtel and Pranay Kotasthane discuss the merits and demerits of government subsidies for building domestic semiconductor industries.
Why China's Technical Standardisation Strategy Matters
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi about the recently released National Standardisation Development Outline document and the key takeaways from the ...
A Year - End Review of China Tech
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arjun Gargeyas talks to Megha Pardhi on the progress China made in certain critical and emerging technologies along with some landmark decisions taken...
The Year Gone By In Tech Policy
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has been very eventful for watchers of Tech Policy developments. Rohan Seth joins Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K to discuss major events and trends...
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 2)
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant was Takshashila’s love for books. Rohan Seth talks to Nitin Pai and Manoj Kewalramani to...
Will Russia invade Ukraine?
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prasanna Naidu joins Aditya Pareek to unpack the recent developments and possible scenarios in which the crisis may pan out.
From Romans to MDGs: The Stories of Public Health
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mahek Nankani and Harshit Kukreja discuss some fascinating stories about the growth of public health from around the world. Tune in f...
The Fishermen Dispute and India - Sri Lanka Relations
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is China looking to increase its footprint in northern Sri Lanka? How is this going to impact the larger India-Sri Lanka-China equation? Prasanna ...
Digital Communication Networks and their Benefits
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to discuss their discussion document on the benefits of DCNs.
China's Developments in Tibet
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
China is building civilian and military infrastructure in Tibet. Based on Takshashila's recent publication, Suyash Desai and Manoj Kewalramani discuss...
Our 2021 Reading List (Part 1)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has been a long year. One thing that remained constant at Takshashila was our love for reading. Rohan Seth and Manoj Kewalramani join Nitin Pai t...
The Case Against Prohibition
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Samparna Tripathy and Meryl Mammen Kurien talk to Sarthak Pradhan about the consequences of prohibition policies. They also discuss a...
Importance of Financial Literacy for Jobs
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna discuss the impact of financial literacy on women, entrepreneurship, and the economy in light of ...
Understanding the Developments on Indian Internet Shutdowns
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K join Rohan Seth to discuss the findings, recommendations and what the report left unanswered.