All Things Policy
1,398 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEver 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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How Did the DPI Consensus at G20 Take Shape?
August 29, 2023 00:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe Ministerial declaration of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group endorsed India-led digital public infrastructure (DPI). In this episode, hear from Keyzom Ngodup, Head of Digital Programming, UNDP Chief Digital Office, and Ritul Gaur, IIC Fellow, Ministry of Electronics and IT, on their experience from close quarters on how the groundbreaking consensus on DPI was achieved. Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts them for a conversation on the framework for DPI adoption, challenges and opportunities f...
What’s New in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ? | Police Chowki
August 28, 2023 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThe Government of India plans to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and the Evidence Act, 1872 with the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023 respectively. In this episode, Javeed Ahmad (former IPS officer & DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya unpack the Nyaya Sanhita and dissect the extent of decolonisation of Indian penal laws. They discuss sedition, false promise to m...
Bay of Bengal Geopolitics
August 25, 2023 00:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBKingshuk Saha and Dr Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy, an Associate Professor at Nalanda University, discuss the reemergence of the Bay of Bengal as a geopolitical hotspot.
Principles of Project Management in Policy
August 24, 2023 00:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBMalathi Renati goes over 8 principles of project management, that are essential to ensure successful implementations of policies, projects, and programs of any magnitude. Many policies fail at the implementation stage because of the complexities involved, but by employing industry best practices that have been derived from different sectors, projects can be equipped to overcome these challenges.
A Framework for Ensuring Fiscal Prudence
August 23, 2023 07:51 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBFiscal profligacy in the form of short-term populism and unfunded defined benefit–based old pension schemes present an immediate threat to India’s public finances. It has the potential to hamper India’s growth in the long run. How can it be ensured that policymakers do not prioritise short-term political gains at the cost of long-term economic growth? Dr Jayaprakash Narayan discusses with Sarthak Pradhan. The paper referred to in the podcast - https://www.fdrindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023...
Why We're Going to the Moon
August 22, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBAs India's Chandrayaan-3 makes its final approach to the lunar surface, Saurabh Todi and Aditya Ramanathan take a step back to consider why governments and companies have become interested in going to the Moon after a gap of five decades. Does the Moon really offer us mineral riches? And can great powers learn to cooperate on another celestial body when they struggle to get along on Earth?
What BRICS Means to India
August 21, 2023 04:53 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Manoj Kewalramani discusses with Anushka Saxena, Amit Kumar and Kingshuk Saha details of the upcoming BRICS Summit, and the significance of BRICS to India. They also debate whether the BRICS common currency programme, and its endeavor to expand to new members, have merit.
Will an Iran-US Nuclear Deal Materialise ?
August 18, 2023 00:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena quizzes Harshit Sharma on details of the recently announced prisoner exchange deal between Iran and the US, and other aspects of the backchannel talks going on between the two countries in Oman. The podcast also covers insights on the impediments facing the two countries in reviving the stalled nuclear talks and making a new deal possible.
Why Laptops Import Licensing is a Bad Idea
August 17, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued a notification on August 3, 2023, which placed significant curbs on laptop and computer imports in the form of licensing requirements. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss India’s tryst with failed trade policies, the unlikelihood of import restrictions creating a competitive domestic manufacturing sector, and how the notification will lead to a “rich tapestry of red-tapism”. Readings: An echo of...
Strengthening The Biological Weapons Convention
August 16, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi, Shambhavi Naik and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the need to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), especially in light of the biosecurity risks posed by rapid technological advancements in fields of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Readings: The New Bioweapons Peril | Indian Public Policy Review BWC Scientific Experts Group to Combat Biological Threats | T20 Policy Brief
India's Quest for Strategic Autonomy
August 15, 2023 00:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBAs India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, folks at the Takshashila Institution debate the meaning of Strategic Autonomy for India, and whether India's quest for strategic autonomy can yield significant results. The episode also features a debate on the value of multilateral institutions to strategic autonomy, and whether India has exercised it in the past – especially during the Cold War era.
How Does Criminal Prosecution Work? | Police Chowki
August 14, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP of State of Uttar Pradesh) and Shrikrishna Upadhyaya, do a deep dive into the criminal investigation and prosecution process in the context of a murder. They discuss theories of criminal justice and punishment, the importance of the FIR, how sentencing works and forms of clemency in our criminal justice system.
Evolution of Geospatial Technology in India: A Journey Through Time
August 11, 2023 00:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin us for an insightful conversation between Dr. Vishnu Chandra, Advisor to the Ministry of Panchayat Raj and Former Deputy Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and Dr. Nithiyanandam, Professor of the Geospatial Research Programme at the Takshashila Institution as we explore the captivating journey of Geospatial Technology's evolution in India over time. Discover the transformative impact of geospatial advancements and their role in shaping the nation's development. W...
How Trade Policy Crafts Semiconductor Ecosystems | Siliconpolitik
August 10, 2023 00:30 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn episode 4 of SiliconPolitik, Stephen Ezell, VP of Global Innovation Policy, ITIF, talks to Satya Sahu about the Information Technology Agreement and how trade policy is instrumental in creating India's Semiconductor Ecosystem.
How to Differentiate Between Dependence and Vulnerabilities
August 09, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn popular discourse, the terms "dependence" and "vulnerability" are often used interchangeably. You might be dependent on an adversary but does that make you vulnerable? It is essential to recognise that not all forms of dependence can be considered vulnerabilities, and not all vulnerabilities hold the same significance level. To shed light on this issue, Bharath Reddy engages in a conversation with Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena to explore a framework for classifying various vulnerabilities ...
Special Session decides Qin Gang's fate | NPCSC Watch
August 08, 2023 00:30 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss highlights of the recently concluded 'emergency' session of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, where the fate of Qin Gang and private sector firms was collectively decided, through the decision to remove the former from the post of Foreign Minister, and the addition of the latter under the ambit of the Chinese criminal law anti-bribery provisions. The Op-Eds referenced in the episode are as fo...
Evidence Speaks: Forensic Science in Policing & Trials | Police Chowki
August 07, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBForensic science offers a toolkit of techniques from fingerprinting to ballistics to DNA analysis, which can aid the police in solving crimes and gathering evidence for criminal trials. In this episode of Policy Chowki, Shrikrisnna Upadhyaya speaks to experts in the field of forensics and policing, Mr. Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP, Uttar Pradesh) and Dr. G.K. Goswami (IPS & Founder Director of Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences) on the intersection of forensic science, police...
How Do We Assure Social Security to Gig Workers?
August 04, 2023 00:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe State of Rajasthan recently passed a law on social security for platform-based gig workers. Under the law, a 1-2 percent welfare cess will be levied on the value of every online transaction and the amounts will go into a welfare fund to be used for the benefit of gig workers. In this episode, Anupam Manur & Shrikrishna Upadhyaya discuss the drawbacks of the Rajasthan model of social security for gig workers. They dwell on the nature of gig jobs in India, problems with socialising social ...
Role of Australia’s Public Diplomacy in India
August 02, 2023 18:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBEvery country advances its foreign policy objectives through public diplomacy initiatives via its embassies and consulates. Australia is no different. Through various economic, creative & cultural initiatives, Australia advocates their goals in India in their interactions with governments, businesses, societies, and individuals. In this episode, Carl Jaison speaks to Sarah Kirlew, Australia’s Consul General in Chennai about Australia’s various public diplomacy efforts in India, how it links t...
China’s PSC Architecture & Prigozhin’s Mutiny
August 02, 2023 00:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss China's muted response to the coup launched by Wagner Group Chied Yevgeny Prighozin against Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also throw some light on China's Private Security Company architecture and their operations abroad, as well as China's interactions with the international legal framework pertaining to such PMSCs.
Mega Dam at Yarlung Tsang: Effect and Implications
August 01, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBKingshuk Saha and Dr. Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran, Professor at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the upcoming mega dam China is planning to build on Yarlung Tsang Po at Medog County.
Cyber Crimes and How to Fight Them | Police Chowki
July 31, 2023 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBAs cyberspace grows, cyber crimes have also increased in number and variety. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya quizzes Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & ex-DGP of Uttar Pradesh) and Dr. Aravind Chaturvedi (IPS & SP, Vigilance, Uttar Pradesh) on how to classify cyber crimes, aspects of cyber security, how should individuals and organisations protect themselves in the cyber world, and the police organisational structure and investigative methods in solving cyber crime. They also refl...
India's Blind Spot: Understanding and Managing Our Cities
July 28, 2023 00:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Sowmya Nandan speaks to Devashish Dhar, author of India’s Bling Spot: Understanding and Managing Our Cities. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.in/Indias-Blind-Spot-Understanding-Managing/dp/9354895204
Is Manufacturing the Solution for India?
July 27, 2023 00:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBCan India try to increase its presence in manufacturing because it will give us jobs today? Or should it try and increase market share in the growing services sector? Against the backdrop of Make in India and growing conversations around a China+1 strategy, Anupriya Mohta and Sridhar Krishna question if manufacturing presents an opportunity today? Readings: The world is in the grip of a manufacturing delusion, The Economist Global manufacturing scorecard: How the US compares to 18 other na...
China's Quest for Innovation
July 26, 2023 00:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBThe news of accidents and natural disasters inevitably includes announcements of ex gratia compensation to victims from the state. Megha Kajale and Mihir Mahajan looked into the data to determine how the State treats accident victims. They find arbitrariness, inconsistency, and inadequacy to be the norm. Reading: Compensation for Accident Victims Isn’t a ‘Favour’ – and the State Must Be More Accountable
Analysing Ex Gratia Payments for Accidents
July 25, 2023 00:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThe news of accidents and natural disasters inevitably includes announcements of ex gratia compensation to victims from the state. Megha Kajale and Mihir Mahajan looked into the data to determine how the State treats accident victims. They find arbitrariness, inconsistency, and inadequacy to be the norm. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.f...
How Does Police Intelligence Work? | Police Chowki
July 24, 2023 04:41 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIntelligence is important for efficient and effective police work. In a conversation with Shrikrishna Upadhyaya on Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad explores the critical role of police informants, the importance of technological tools in intelligence, the need for protecting whistleblowers and witnesses, and the ever-present question of balancing operational secrecy with accountability.
US-China Competition Looms over ASEAN & East Asia Meetings
July 21, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBForeign ministers from the world’s major powers were in Jakarta last week for the ASEAN Regional Forum and East Asia Summit meetings. In this episode, Anushka Saxena and Manoj Kewalramani discuss the key meetings that took place and the major outcomes that were seen. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can chec...
AI and Geopolitics
July 20, 2023 00:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBAI and its applications are expected to have a transformative impact to rival or even exceed that of the industrial revolution. Bharath Reddy talks to Husan Chahal to find out where India stands in AI innovation and how we can make sense of the surrounding geopolitics. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can ch...
Assessing the Impact of 28% GST on Online Gaming
July 19, 2023 00:30 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBRecently the GST Council decided to tax online gaming at 28% on the full-face value of the placed bets. How will this impact the online gaming sector? As government sources estimate, will it lead to a 10-fold jump in tax collections? What could be the unintended consequences? Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan discuss this in this episode of All Things Policy. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https...
The Road Ahead for India and France
July 18, 2023 00:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBPrime Minister Narendra Modi followed up his State visit to the US in June with a visit to France, one of India's most important strategic partners. The two countries laid out a 25-year roadmap, based on three pillars. What does the roadmap mean? How does it stack up against India's economic, regional, and global goals? Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala of Takshashila lay it bare.
Preventive and Rehabilitation Care
July 17, 2023 00:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBPreventive & Rehabilitation care plays a key role in defining the job market, caregiver fatigue & the ability to get back in action. While this routine might seem straightforward, it has a lot of moving parts - the role of society, government & markets. In this episode, Malathi Renati & Sowmya Prabhakar have a conversation with Dr. Nandan Kumar, practising physiotherapist specialised in muscle-skeletal & geriatric care about the various possibilities to work around this.
The Role of Metals in a Global Tech War
July 14, 2023 00:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn the current global tech war concerning chips, what role do metals play? What is the impact that Chinese export control curbs are expected to have on the global technology and semiconductor ecosystem? Finally, given India’s industrial ambitions in the semiconductor domain, how does a Sino-U.S. tech war affect its supply chains? Tune in to find out more about in this conversation between Bharat Sharma and Taiwan-based Aadil Brar.
National Research Foundation: A Good First Step
July 13, 2023 00:30 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Union Cabinet recently approved National Research Foundation Bill, 2015 for introduction. In this episode, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the proposed Bill, its drawbacks, and potential areas of improvement. Reading: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1935895
Geopolitics & Economics of the Semiconductor Global Value Chain
July 12, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBJoin us on a conversation with Prof. Douglas Fuller, author of 'Paper Tigers, Hidden Dragons' where we chart the geopolitics and economics shaping semiconductor global value chains. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across pl...
NPCSC Watch: Foreign Relations and Patriotic Education
July 11, 2023 00:30 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss proceedings of the recently concluded session of the Chinese National People's Congress Standing Committee, and two significant laws passed and/or under deliberation in this session - Foreign Relations and Patriotic Education. Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.face...
Traffic Police in India: Establishing Order in Chaos | Police Chowki
July 10, 2023 00:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBTraffic management and road safety can be analysed within a triangular framework of road design, enforcement organisation, and user behaviour. In this episode of Police Chowki, Shrikrishna Upadhyaya hosts Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & DGP) and M. N. Reddi (ex-IPS, DGP & CP, Bengaluru City), in a conversation on the functions of traffic police, technological advancement in traffic management and enforcement, reasons behind inadequate enforcement of traffic laws, and incentivising better road behaviou...
The Case for Nature
July 07, 2023 00:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBA biodiversity crisis rages through global ecosystems; how must our economic and technological systems change to manage the crisis? Bharat Sharma speaks to Siddharth Sreekanth regarding his timely book 'The Case for Nature: Pioneering Solutions for the Other Planetary Crisis' Link to the book - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Nature-Pioneering-Solutions-Planetary-ebook/dp/B0BGDL6JS9
The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Platforms
July 06, 2023 00:30 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn May 2023, the MoHFW brought in the regulation of tobacco depiction on OCCPs or OTT content platforms, requiring them to put a health spot of a minimum of 30 seconds along with a prominent health disclaimer on online curated content. A recent report by researchers at the Koan Advisory Group, in collaboration with survey partner Youth Ki Awaaz, examines the trade-offs of mandatory health warnings during smoking scenes in OTT content, with data from a primary survey of about 1,900 OTT viewers...
Siliconpolitik : The Factors that Chip in to Make a Chip
July 05, 2023 00:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAs India’s semiconductor ecosystem sees an influx of rapid-fire investment and partnerships, Satya Sahu engages in a conversation with Prof. Navakanta Bhat, previous chair of the Center for Nanosciences and Engineering at IISc Bangalore, to gain insights into what goes into creating a semiconductor chip in India.
Geospatial Technology in Public Health Planning
July 04, 2023 00:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBProf Nithiyanandam engages in an intriguing conversation with Mr. Sanjay Sinha, a distinguished senior Consultant with the Department of Real Time Governance (also called RTGS) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, regarding the captivating significance of Geospatial technology in India's public health planning. They delve into the present scenario and explore the enthralling impact that Geospatial technology can have on enhancing the effectiveness of public health services.
India’s Central Armed Police Forces | Police Chowki
July 03, 2023 00:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) of India provide internal security and guard our international borders with our neighbouring countries. Earlier called the paramilitary forces, the CAPFs today play a critical role in maintaining the peace and security of the nation and operate under challenging conditions to fulfill these responsibilities. In the seventh episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad and Shrikrihna Upadhyaya discuss the origin and role of CAPFs, policy issues around over-relia...
What the Modi Visit to the U.S Means
June 30, 2023 00:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a packed three-day State visit to the US recently. In this episode of All Things Policy, Takshashila's Sachin Kalbag and Yusuf Unjhawala break down the strategic and tactical import of one of the "most consequential friendships" of the 21st century.
Can Emigration Solve India’s Unemployment Crisis?
June 29, 2023 00:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAccording to a report by United Nations, India had the largest diaspora population in the world with 18 million people from the country living outside their homeland in 2020. Several of these people left for potential job opportunities in different countries. Emigration can be one of the solutions to address our unemployment crisis. Sudisha Mishra and Sridhar Krishna invite Avinash KS from Karnataka Skill Development Corporation to understand what the government is doing to promote and facili...
The Political Lives of Information
June 28, 2023 00:30 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBCan information truly serve as a natural and universal source of empowerment? How do caste, class, and gender shape the definition, production, and leveraging of information? What unintended consequences might arise if we place excessive trust in the power of information? Sarthak Pradhan talks with Janaki Srinivasan, the author of the recently launched book "The Political Lives of Information." The book referred to in the podcast can be found here.
High-tech Developments between U.S. & India
June 27, 2023 00:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi, Pranay Kotasthane, Bharat Reddy, and Aditya Ramanathan discuss the announcements in the India-US joint statement in the field of Semiconductors, Advanced Telecommunications, and Space.
Decoding the Central Bureau of Investigation | Police Chowki
June 26, 2023 00:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigation agency of the Government of India. The CBI is unique in as much as it sits at the confluence of law enforcement, politics, and the rule of law in India. In this episode of Police Chowki, Javeed Ahmad (ex-IPS & Joint Director, CBI) speaks to Shrikrishna Upadhyaya about the role and function of the CBI, the contentious issues around the misuse of CBI to target political opponents, the conflict of CBI with the federal struct...
The Big Hype Around Antony Blinken’s Beijing Visit
June 23, 2023 00:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBEver since US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing was postponed in February this year, analysts and policymakers intensely speculated when the visit would take place. Now, as the much-awaited visit has recently concluded, deliberations surrounding what it achieved are all the news. In this episode, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena chime in into these deliberations, to discuss the context of the visit, what respective sides had to say about it, and how this was not the breakthrou...
Indo-U.S. Biotech Relations
June 22, 2023 00:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of All Things Policy, Saurabh Todi and Shambhavi Naik discuss the potential of the Bio-economy to drive national economic growth. They discuss avenues for collaboration between India and the US in the field of biotechnology and bio-manufacturing in light of the upcoming state visit of PM Modi.
Promises and Pitfalls of Open Source LLMs
June 21, 2023 00:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThe costs of training and running a large language model (LLM) were prohibitively expensive, and only a few big tech companies could afford to do it. That understanding has been turned upside down since the time Meta open-sourced their LLM named LLaMA. Satya S Sahu and Bharath Reddy talk about the promises and pitfalls of this move.