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In this episode of ATP, Amit Kumar quizzes Anushka Saxena about the Chinese People's Liberation Army's preparedness in the Western Theatre Command (WTC). The WTC overlooks the India-China border making the ongoing developments there significant from India's perspective. Tune in to this episode where Anushka explains the Chinese efforts to boost battle preparedness through mechanisation, informatisation and intelligentisation.
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As the Indian economy comes under greater scrutiny amidst a heightening global sentiment surrounding diversification of supply chains away from China, analysts are asking a million dollar question - can India be the next China? Can India emulate China’s growth story in its own domestic context?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena, Research Analysts at Takshashila’s Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, attempt to answer the abovementioned questions. Amit sheds light on the parallels and divergences that exist between Indian and Chinese growth rates, consumption patterns, and geopolitical environments, and highlights the challenges India faces in replacing China as the leading engine for global GDP growth.
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Grief, one of the many quintessential human experiences, has steadily begun to make its foray into the tech industry. Previously thought to have only existed within the confines of science fiction, communication with a deceased friend or family member is now a technological reality with the advent of grief bots. As defined by researchers at the University of Cambridge, grief bots are “AI chatbots that simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead using the digital footprints they leave behind”. But does this newfangled technology actually provide comfort to those in mourning? And what about the privacy of the deceased? Join Rohan Pai and Ashwin Prasad in this episode of All Things Policy as they tackle these complex questions.
Have you ever wished you could speak to a family member who passed away? Grief bots, or AI chatbots that simulate the language patterns and personality traits of the dead, have now made this a reality! Join Rohan Pai and Ashwin Prasad in the latest episode of All Things Policy to know more!
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How have social norms changed over time? What is the empirical relationship between economic freedom and social norms? What public policy insights can be derived from the interplay between economic freedom and social norms? Sarthak Pradhan and Suman Joshi discuss these topics in this episode of All Things Policy.
Here is the paper referred to in this podcast - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/economic-freedom-and-gender-norms.pdf
Here is the report on legal barriers to women’s right to choose work in India - https://prosperiti.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/State-of-Discrimination-Report_Prosperiti_March-2022-1.pdf
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Join Srinivasan Iyengar and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where they dive deep into India's ambitious electric vehicle (EV) policy. They explore whether this transition is viable from economic, environmental, and geopolitical perspectives. Join them as they unpack the complexities and challenges of moving towards an all-electric future and what it means for India on the global stage. From production costs and energy sources to international dependencies, they aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the path ahead.
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rakshith explores China's remarkable transformation into a clean energy superpower with Kyle Chan, a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. They delve into China's explosive growth in the electric vehicle industry, examining key factors behind its success in battery development, manufacturing, and vehicle design. Kyle explains China's industrial policy strategy using the 'moth' metaphor and discusses recent findings from the IEA's World Energy Investments report. The conversation covers pressing issues like China's overcapacity concerns, the rationale and impact of US tariffs on Chinese EVs, and the paradox of China's heavy industries in relation to its cleantech sector. Kyle also offers insights into China's dominance in solar manufacturing, the future of Chinese EVs in the global market, and the country's scientific progress. Finally, they assess China's ability to meet its ambitious carbon reduction goals while balancing its reliance on fossil fuels. If you liked this discussion, please find Kyle’s newsletter attached here - https://www.high-capacity.com/
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/Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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Indian fintechs, touted as the posterchild of India’s digital growth story, have been made possible by a coming together of favorable demographics, capital and improving digital infrastructure. The sector has disruptors like payment aggregators, stock market brokers and cautious traditional legacy banks. With interconnected systems that need massive rethinking, are regulations working as intended? Join Takshashila's Arindam Goswami and Shreya Ramakrishnan to discuss just that. Read Arindam's op-ed here - https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/aadhaar-pan-paytm-kyc-how-fintech-regulation-is-hurting-the-consumer-9362258/
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/Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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According to Broadcast Audience Research Council data, India has a total TV viewing audience of close to 900 million and roughly 400 news channels. But why is there a discernible lack of diversity of views & themes discussed in the television news of today? What ails the unit economics of news broadcasters in India? What forms of news sources and platforms are addressing this information gap? In this episode of All Things Policy, Carl Jaison and Sachin Kalbag are joined by Vanita Kohli Khandekar, a columnist and writer for one of India’s leading financial dailies, Business Standard. Beyond The Box Office, her video podcast on the business of cinema appears on the popular YouTube channel ‘Film Companion’.
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Climate change is increasingly at the forefront of domestic and international policy priorities, and solutions are urgently needed. The expansion of global trade and the increasing integration of global value chains raise questions about how trade and the environment interact and how one can harness the benefits of trade with minimum impact on the environment. In this episode of All Things Policy, Rohan Pai and Anisree Suresh analyse how trade openness can be a solution to emerging environmental concerns.
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Dr.Nithiyanandam Yogeswaran and Sridhar Krishna question the long-touted line that nuclear fusion holds great promise and is only 20 years away. They go into the developments in science and technology, the international collaborations and private investments which has brought nuclear fusion again into mainstream conversations about alternate energy. Listen in to see whether this can be science's response to global warming.
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In this episode, Ananya and Ashwin explore the exciting world of Indian startups developing space launch vehicles. In the context of the recent testflight by a start up, understand the innovation and challenges of building rockets.
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/Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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Apple has announced that they are deeply integrating AI into the operating systems for their devices. Rijesh Panicker and Bharath Reddy discuss how Apple's approach is different and explore some of the policy implications behind the growing trend of integrating AI into phones. This applies some of the analysis from Takshashila's work on AI governance which can be accessed here - https://takshashila.org.in/research/a-pathway-to-ai-governance
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/Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in/
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The Indian Army recently ordered the first indigenously designed and manufactured submachine gun, the ASMI. In this episode of All Things Policy, join Takshashila's Satya Sahu and Aditya Ramanathan as they discuss the chequered history of India's attempts to make its own small arms and the way forward.
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The 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), held in Antigua and Barbuda from 27 to 30 May 2024, brought with it renewed attention to the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), most centered around climate change.
SIDS4 centered around the theme, "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity" and the 37 UN member nations and 20 associate members participating drew attention to four key areas where SIDS are expecting greater support, namely: (1) building resilient economies, (2) fostering safe, healthy and prosperous societies, (3) establishing a secure future and (4) promoting environmental protection and planetary sustainability.
In this episode, Kripa Koshy and Vanshika Saraf discuss why we should pay more attention to the struggles of SIDS and potential areas of action for both the international community generally, and India specifically, to respond their challenges.
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The PCA (Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Act, 1960, though progressive on paper, is outdated and lacks the teeth to make an impact in today's day and age. There have been efforts since 2016 to improve this law, from increasing penalties to sensitising stakeholders. In this podcast, Malathi Renati interviews Mousumi Gupta and Shreya Paropkari on what those amendments are and their significance in the industry and in society.
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Recently, the US Congress has passed a unanimous bill to promote resolution of the Tibet-China dispute, with a two-fold aim to encourage China to communicate effectively with the Dalai Lama, and to counter the Communist Party's disinformation on Tibetan culture and history. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss the 'Tibet angle' in contemporary geopolitics, focusing on the US bill, China's weaponisation of Tibetan names and resources in its own regional dealings, and the recent media frenzy in India surrounding the renaming of Tibetan geo-features.
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Urban Indians are increasingly buying groceries online. Shambhavi Naik, Ashwin Prasad and Shreya Ramakrishnan discuss the good and bad of online grocery shopping and how it will impact the food industry and food habits
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In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar & Ashwin Kak discuss about all things CSR. This year marks a decade since the CSR law was introduced. We talk about the CSR trajectory & what does it take for corporates to explore offbeat interventions.
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Join us for an insightful episode of " Journey Through Tibet: Unlocking the Secrets of Transport Infrastructure," where Shreya Ramakrishnan, Programme Manager of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Advanced Public Policy) program at Takshashila Institution, interacts with Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam, Professor and Head of Geospatial Research at Takshashila Institution. They delve into Dr. Nithiyanandam’s latest article, "#9 Unlocking Tibet: In-Depth Mapping of Transport Infrastructure Through Geo-Spatial Analysis," published in the Takshashila Geospatial Bulletin. Discover the transformative impact of transport infrastructure in Tibet, explore the economic and strategic implications, and uncover the challenges and opportunities ahead. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the intersection of geography, policy, and development.
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/
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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena and Amit Kumar discuss China's Representation at the recently concluded Shangri La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore. They further talk about remarks made by Dong Jun and Cui Tiankai at the Dialogue, and the internal debate in the Chinese party-state apparatus regarding China's vision for regional security. They discuss other developments at the SLD vis-à-vis Chinese press conferences on the sidelines, and the rhetoric on Taiwan.
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