The Takshashila Podcast
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The Takshashila Institution is a networked, next-generation public policy institution. A think tank that works on India's national interest, and a public policy school that equips talented people to run the marathon to transform India.
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Coexistence: People, Pachyderms & Policy
05/12/2025 Duração: 35minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar & Malathi Renati dive into what it really takes to handle human–wildlife encounters with sensitivity, empathy, and real-world understanding. They chat about policies, mindful wildlife tourism, and how each of us can be responsible citizens who care for the animals and forests that are our constitutional duty to protect. A thoughtful dialogue on coexistence, governance, and the future of conservation.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our resea
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Revisiting Quality Control Orders
04/12/2025 Duração: 26minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Bhumika Sevkani decode India’s Quality Control Orders (QCO) against the backdrop of the government’s recent decision to revoke several QCOs. They critically examine the objectives behind these regulations, unpack their unintended consequences, and discuss how QCOs are reshaping Indian industries and the country’s trade prospects.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here:
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The India Pivot
03/12/2025 Duração: 22minThe geopolitical climate has become increasingly volatile. New Delhi confronts mounting tensions with the US while managing border disputes and economic challenges from Beijing. As deglobalisation accelerates after decades of integration, India must recalibrate its strategic approach. What priorities should guide India's response?In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung, Communications Manager at the Takshashila Institution, discusses this with Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, Former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Architecting India-Canada-Australia Partnership
02/12/2025 Duração: 25minAs 2025 draws to a close, India finds itself in a difficult geopolitical position. The political polarisation in the US, the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe and structural issues with China are forcing India to look at plurilateral arrangements with a renewed emphasis. It is in this context that the recently announced Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation partnership assumes significance. To discuss the various contours of this partnership and what it means for India, Lokendra Sharma sits down with Anwesha Sen and William Pitts, a tech policy researcher and an Indo-Pacific intern with Takshashila, respectively, in this episode of All Things Policy.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Deciphering the Grey Zone
01/12/2025 Duração: 43minJoin Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we explore the shadowy space between peace and war - the Grey Zone. It's where nations fight without fighting, coerce without conquering, and win without anyone noticing they've lost. From Chinese border villages in the Himalayas to Pakistan's proxy networks, from cyber operations to cartographic aggression - these are the invisible battles reshaping global security. Our guest today, Colonel Vikrant Shinde, a Research Fellow at Takshashila, has mapped this murky terrain with a groundbreaking framework that helps us understand how India faces simultaneous Grey Zone campaigns on two fronts. Let's decipher the invisible war.Colonel Vikrant's paper can be read here: takshashila.org.in/content/publications/20251014-Deciphering-the-Grey-Zone.htmlAll Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Homes as Workplaces: How Karnataka’s New Bill Can Change Our Lives
28/11/2025 Duração: 31minFollowing the Gig Workers Act, Karnataka’s proposed Domestic Workers Social Security and Welfare Bill aims to extend similar protections to domestic workers. While the need for safeguards is unquestionable, can laws designed for one sector be simply transplanted to another? What makes domestic work uniquely different — and how might this bill reshape our daily lives?In this episode, Anoop Gannerkote and Kartik Singh, from our current PGP cohort, join Suman Joshi to unpack the bill’s key provisions, explore potential unintended consequences, and discuss what smarter policy could look like. Tune in for a clear-eyed public policy analysis of a sector millions rely on but rarely discuss.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Inside India's Pension System
27/11/2025 Duração: 45minIn this episode, Vanshika Saraf joins Sriram Iyer, a pension fund manager and financial expert. Together, they explore pensions as a public policy challenge rather than just a personal finance issue. They discuss the recent reforms to the National Pension System, the regulatory institutions involved, and what it will take for India to build a more inclusive and sustainable pension architecture. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here:
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Breaking the Poverty Cycle
26/11/2025 Duração: 25minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Geospatial Research Analyst and Anisree Suresh, Geoeconomics Research Analyst, at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the recent extreme poverty eradication claim by the state of Kerala. They delve into the definitions of poverty in India and Kerala, the historical evolution of the efforts towards removing poverty, methodologies involved in this poverty eradication drive and the economic concerns that governments need to look into for ensuring the sustainable well-being of their citizens.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Understanding Exit Barriers in India
25/11/2025 Duração: 42minThough exit barriers intend to preserve employment, they often have adverse implications. They deter the entry of new firms and lock productive resources into low-productivity firms, ultimately lowering the economy's overall productivity. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan talks to Dr Shoumitro Chatterjee, who explains the extent of exit barriers in India and their consequences.Link to the paper “No Country for Dying Firms: Evidence from India”All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and othe
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US - India Ties in Crisis : Impact on Military Capability Building
24/11/2025 Duração: 45minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Air Marshal T.D. Joseph (Retd) and Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd) examine how growing tensions in U.S.–India relations are affecting India’s efforts to build its military capabilities. President Donald Trump’s turbulent handling of bilateral ties, particularly his trade-driven disruptions, has led many in India to question the wisdom of relying too heavily on the United States for defence capability development.This upheaval has disrupted the steady progress India had been making in defence procurement and technology collaboration. It has also cast uncertainty over strategic partnership mechanisms such as Indus-X and the Defence Bridge, both of which were envisioned as pathways for developing cutting-edge military technologies and fostering a robust defence ecosystem.The impact extends beyond technology and procurement, affecting India’s overall military capabilities and strategic heft. Given current scientific and industrial constraints, and the significant lead enjoyed by
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Anticipating AI's Impact on Jobs
21/11/2025 Duração: 39minJobs with high exposure to AI are seeing signs of disruption, causing real anxiety about the future. Join Sridhar Krishna, Rijesh Panicker, and Bharath Reddy as they try and make sense of the downsizing, the impact on hiring, and explore how we can prepare for this transformation.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas
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Deconstructing the DPDPA
20/11/2025 Duração: 24minMeitY has officially notified the DPDP Rules 2025, paving the way for implementing India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act. However, there are multiple aspects to be considered when reading the Act and Rules such as consent, data retention, children's data protection, grievance redressal, etc. In this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan discusses the Rules and it's implementation with Anwesha Sen, partly to unpack some of these nuances but more so to pose questions.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on
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China's Anti-involution Policies
19/11/2025 Duração: 33minThis episode of All Things Policy unpacks one of the most persistent features of China’s economy: overcapacity. Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution, speaks with Yanmei Xie, Senior Associate Fellow at MERICS, about Beijing’s emerging anti-involution policies and their implications for China and its trading partners. Drawing on her expertise, Yanmei explains the structural drivers of China’s economy and why curbing involutionary competition may prove far more challenging than past rounds of reform.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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G2 and US Disengagement: Rhetoric vs. Reality
18/11/2025 Duração: 24minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd.) to unpack the myths surrounding US–China stability and America’s supposed disengagement from East Asia. Together, they explore why the idea of a US–China “G2” repeatedly collapses, how US rhetoric masks a deepening military presence in the Indo-Pacific, and what these trends mean for India’s strategic future. This conversation breaks down the data, the history, and the geopolitical signals that shape India’s biggest opportunity in a shifting Asian order. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Global Politics in the Gaming World
17/11/2025 Duração: 24minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane sits with audio director Rahul Ranganath to explore the convergence between global politics and the gaming industry. This episode unpacks how video games sometimes mirror geopolitical dynamics, potentially become vectors for propaganda and activism, and shape public perception on identity and conflict. Be a part of the conversation that unpacks the cultural and political weight of the gaming industry.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here:
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Changemaking Not a Solo Act
14/11/2025 Duração: 23minWhat does it take to build something bigger than ourselves? Join Sowmya Prabhakar and Shreya Ramakrishnan in this episode of All Things Policy, as they talk about collaborative changemaking, the often long, challenging, and inspiring process of communities learning, giving, and growing together. They unpack myths, share tools and frameworks, and reflect on what it means to make change in India today.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here:
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The Geopolitics of Rare Earths
13/11/2025 Duração: 39minThe months-long US-China trade tensions have reignited global attention on rare earths, the critical minerals that power everything from smartphones to fighter jets. When Beijing used export controls to restrict rare earth supplies to the United States, it pushed Donald Trump to negotiate a truce in Busan, South Korea. But was that truce the end, or just the beginning, of a new phase in great power competition? As the US and its allies race to reduce dependence on China, the battle for control over supply chains is intensifying. How long will it take to diversify rare earth production? What strategies can governments adopt to build economic resilience? And how should companies navigate an era of geoeconomic rivalry? In this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani talks to Pranay Kotasthane about the future of rare earths, strategic competition, and the shifting balance of global power. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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How Everyday Creativity Influences Public Policy
12/11/2025 Duração: 24minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence & Foreign Affairs, and Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst in the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, will explore how creative work in India has begun to influence public policy in unexpected ways. From food-label activism on Instagram to narrative shifts triggered by documentaries, and from pedestrian walkability audits to design-led research, the episode analyses how creative interventions are shaping public understanding and policy momentum. It highlights how storytellers, designers, digital creators, and citizen groups are driving regulatory debate, shaping behaviour, and helping shift government priorities across sectors. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Two Leaders, Too Many Tales
10/11/2025 Duração: 35minIn this episode of 'All Things Policy', Ashwin Prasad and Anushka Saxena discuss the highlights from the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Anushka speaks to the differences in the two sides immediate and long-term signalling on "concessions" and "consensus", even as she acknowledges that important foundations for stability were established. Ashwin also probes and thinks through how the US-China trade and tech war impacts Indian interests and development.Read Anushka's opinion piece on this topic: www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/trump-xi-have-pressed-pause-but-great-power-rivalry-is-here-to-stay/All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Seniorcare: Planning for India's Elderly
07/11/2025 Duração: 30minMalathi Renati and Sowmya Prabhakar share their firsthand experience in senior care. Their conversation focuses on the policy response to securing the future of India’s growing senior population, the emerging 'silver economy,' and the crucial role of society and culture in supporting our senior citizens. To age actively and gracefully.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas