Episodes
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In conversation with Mr. Ganesh Sivamani, Associate Fellow, CSEP (former Brookings India), Delhi, India.
Discussion on natural resources, mineral production, mining sector, and the national economic development.
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Monologue episode about Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). What led India not to join RCEP, possible reasons? What could led India to join to RCEP?
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Missing episodes?
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In conversation with Dr. Janika Malhotra about the oral hygiene and oral health of/in India.
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In discussion with Major. (Dr.) Lovepreet Singh, Army Medical Corps, about the life and experiences of an Indian Army Doctors. They are specialist corps in the Army which provides medical services to all Army personnel, serving and veterans, along with their families.
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In discussion with Prof. Gurbachan Singh, Macroeconomist, Visiting Professor, Ashoka University about his upcoming book titled, “Macroeconomics and Asset Prices: Thinking Afresh on Policy.”
The central bank faces a trade-off while using its interest rate policy for the purpose of macroeconomic stability. So, the policy is not very effective. Also, the prevailing interest rate policy includes a quasi tax-subsidy scheme. In, say, a recession when the central bank lowers the interest rate it gives a quasi subsidy to borrowers and it imposes a quasi tax on savers. So, the policy is redistributive. Also, the changes in interest rates affect asset prices. So, ceteris paribus, it has adverse side-effects for asset price stability (this can, in turn, affect banking stability as well e.g. the recent case of some bank failures in the US). So, the prevailing policy is also blunt besides being non-transparent. Is it possible to have an alternative interest rate policy that is effective, transparent and well-targeted? Yes.
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In conversation with Mr. Ganesh Sivamani, Research Associate, CSEP (former Brookings India), Delhi, India.
Critical minerals refer to mineral resources, both primary and processed, which are essential inputs in the production process of an economy, and whose supplies are likely to be disrupted due to the risks of non-availability or unaffordable price spikes. This paper extends the earlier assessment of 23 minerals for India by assessing the criticality levels of 43 select minerals for India based on their economic importance and supply risks, which are determined through the evaluation of specific indicators. Minerals such as antimony, cobalt, gallium, graphite, lithium, nickel, niobium, and strontium, among others, are critical for India. Many of these are required to meet green technologies, high-tech equipment, aviation, and national defence manufacturing needs. However, while India has a significant mineral geological potential, many minerals are not readily available domestically. Hence, India needs to develop a national strategy to ensure resilient critical minerals supply chains, which focuses on minerals found to be critical in this study.
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In conversation with Smt. Jyoti Lakhwan, Indian International Athlete (High Jump), Shri. Rajesh Kumar, Player-Coach (Certified National Coach, Judo), Shri. Sumit Kumar (Former National Wrestler), and Shri. Dharam Pal (Certified Fitness Trainer) discussing the challenges, issues, and struggles an athlete, coach, and gym enthusiast faces and their story people never knew. The mental awareness, preparedness, and analytics involves vast and diverse research and experience. Merely, theoretical exposure is not enough where physical and mental strengthening and conditioning is involved. Trusting the coach and the procedure is the most important aspect of any journey.
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In conversation with Mr. Vanil Kumar (certified fitness trainer) and Mr. Rajat K. Kharbanda (trainee) discussing about the journey from injury to fitness.
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Understanding how the special libraries functions and operates? How does a special library at the Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi, India work? What so special about the library at the Institute of Economic Growth? What special personals are required for such special library?
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Understanding the elementary aspects of agricultural markets (market structure, price formation, exports, and imports), agricultural growth, Indian agricultural, minimum support price, public support, food security, and farm laws.
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Understanding Monopsony, Convergence, and Complexity Economics from the eyes of a fellow researcher.
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Sanskrit as a language innovation in new India. Sanskrit, a language to unite the new India. How German as a language was created by Max Mueller. One Earth. One Family. One Future. One India. One Language. The Sanskrit.
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Consumer Protection Rights in India - Role of National Forums
What is Consumer Protection Rights in India? What are the different Commissions, institutions, and organizations involved the protecting the Consumer Rights in India? How do these functions? Role of such National Forums? -
India’s Energy at 2030. Diving into insights with Mr. Aayush Sharma about India’s energy security, sustainability, and climate change.
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Pilot | Discussing some the research that I am currently conducting. My work is based on the ideology of development, innovation, discovery, building, and exploring the unexplored space.
