Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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US Government Shutdown: Causes, Issues and Resolution Scenarios
15/10/2025 Duración: 24minIn this episode of All Things Policy podcast, Swathi Kalyani is in conversation with Abhishek Kadiyala to discuss the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. A U.S. government shutdown occurs when the Congress fails to pass appropriation bills that allocate funding to various government agencies before October 1 each year.This year, the shutdown has resulted from disagreements over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies and Medicare funding cuts introduced by the Trump administration. An overarching issue is also the Trump administration’s impoundment of appropriated funds with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and USAID cuts. Republicans are calling for a “clean” Continuing Resolution that excludes healthcare provisions for future negotiations, while Democrats reject any resolution that omits healthcare funding, as the shutdown is set to enter its third week.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Increasing India's R&D Spending: PGP Students Weigh In
14/10/2025 Duración: 24minIndia's gross expenditure on research and development (GERD) is approximately 0.6%- 0.7% of its GDP and has remained relatively stagnant over the last 20 years. Its relatively low R&D spending contributes to India's lag in innovation and adoption of advanced technologies, which in turn slows technological adoption and weakens its global competitiveness. What could be some possible policy solutions for this challenge? Meher and Rohan, students from Takshashila's Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy, weigh in and propose the development of what they and their cohortmates call Bharat AVISHKAAR Yojana (Advancing Vigyan, Innovation, Skill-development, Human Capital, Knowledge-economy, and Advanced Research). All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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The Future of Nepal
13/10/2025 Duración: 18minNepal is navigating a critical phase of political transition, economic reform, and evolving regional dynamics. In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung speaks with Professor S. D. Muni, Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University and India’s former Special Envoy to Southeast Asian countries, to discuss these developments and what the future holds for Nepal.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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India's Grand Strategy Towards Pakistan
10/10/2025 Duración: 33minWhile there is extensive literature studying Pakistan's policies and motivations over the decades, there is a limited understanding of the architecture of India's Grand Strategy towards Pakistan. Individual events, military actions, and diplomatic decisions are studied and deliberated, but India's actions are rarely understood within an analytical framework of a grand strategy. In this episode of All Things Policy, Shobhankita Reddy hosts Aishwaria Sonavane, who will present this framework and make the point that, despite tactical differences, successive Indian governments have pursued a consistent, coherent strategy at the centre of which is a core objective to limit Pakistan's ability to disrupt India's growth trajectory.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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AI and National Power
09/10/2025 Duración: 24minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Ashwin Prasad and Adya Madhavan explore the connection between artificial intelligence and how it augments and changes different aspects of power. 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-areasCheck out our public policy courses here:
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PPPs for India’s Monuments
08/10/2025 Duración: 25minIndia is opening core conservation to private participation. In this episode of All Things Policy, Arindam Goswami and Ashwin Prasad break down the rationale, the problems it aims to solve, the guardrails needed to prevent commodification and more. 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-areasCheck out our public policy courses here:
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Gender, Data, and Policy
07/10/2025 Duración: 37minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Shreya Ramakrishnan and Anwesha Sen discuss the book "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Perez which makes a case for how our world is built on a gender data gap. Systems are designed around the male body and male usage patterns, while women’s data is largely unexamined. This is something that many women are viscerally and often acutely aware of but that goes undiscussed, underreported and under researched. Shreya and Anwesha also discuss how this gap in data impacts policy, infrastructure, and research, and ways in which the gap can be bridged. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Unpacking China's AI+ Initiative
06/10/2025 Duración: 34minA few weeks ago, China's State Council released the AI+ Initiative - a fairly significant policy document about the integration of artificial intelligence in key sectors of the economy. In this episode, Shobhankita Reddy and Anushka Saxena of the Takshashila Institution break down the key features of the document, the Chinese model of "command and control", and the state of China's diffusion capacity.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-
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The Nuclear Chess Game: Oil Money & Atomic Power
03/10/2025 Duración: 41minOn September 17th, 2025, the world witnessed what might either turn out to be the most consequential defence agreement since NATO's founding, or might fizzle out as something that's not as disruptive as it might seem. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia didn't just sign a mutual defence pact - they potentially rewrote the rules of nuclear deterrence, economic diplomacy, and regional power projection in one stroke.For the first time in history, a nuclear-armed state has formally pledged its atomic arsenal to defend a non-nuclear oil superpower. But this isn't just about military hardware or traditional alliances. We're looking at the birth of "nuclear arbitrage" - where atomic weapons become a tradeable commodity. We're seeing the emergence of what we might call "reverse petrodollars" - where military assets back financial flows instead of oil.The implications cascade far beyond the Middle East. India's multi-billion economic partnership with Saudi Arabia now sits uncomfor
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Does the Greater Bengaluru Authority mean a Better Bengaluru?
30/09/2025 Duración: 47minBengaluru entered a new era of governance on September 2, when the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) came into force. What does this mean for Bengaluru city dwellers and, more generally, urban governance? In this episode of All Things Policy, Suman Joshi and Bharath Reddy spoke to urban governance expert Mathew Idiculla to understand. 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-areasCheck out our public policy
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India-China in the Indian Subcontinent: Challenges and Opportunities
29/09/2025 Duración: 53minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Constantino Xavier, and Shruti Jargad from CSEP to discuss how India and China view the Indian subcontinent and each other's role in it. China views the subcontinent through different cultural and geopolitical lenses and views itself as a central player in the region. Although it acknowledges India’s role in the region, China also views itself as an equal player. India’s scepticism of China in the region can be seen in its reluctance to accept joint agreement proposals by China as a neighbouring country. India views itself as the central player and expects external powers to respect its role. However, the neighbourhood has the potential to be a point of convergence for both countries, with the growing disturbances in the region, and India’s attempts at strengthening its relations with China. But to achieve this, mutual trust and a shared vision of the region are essential. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy
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Geopolitics in Flux: Challenges and Opportunities for Companies
26/09/2025 Duración: 34minIn this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar and Bhumika Sevkani sit down with Srividya Jandhyala, Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School, to unpack how today’s shifting geopolitical landscape is reshaping the world of business. From the evolving role of managers to strategies for navigating uncertainty, the discussion explores both the challenges and opportunities that the changing global order presents for companies and economies alike. 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/resea
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An Assessment on Indian Geospatial Portals
25/09/2025 Duración: 33minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani and Anisree Suresh discuss the capabilities and challenges of India’s geospatial portals. They also examine what holds them back compared to global counterparts, and highlight how India can fine-tune its policies to make geospatial portals more accessible, innovative, and citizen-centric.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-areasCheck out our public policy courses
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The Geometry of Uncertainty: India-US Relationship and Quad’s Future
24/09/2025 Duración: 28minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Vanshika Saraf is joined by Rushali Saha, a Maitri Fellow at the United States Studies Centre in Sydney. Together, they examine whether the Quad is beginning to drift in the choppy waters of the Indo-Pacific. Recent developments, from stalled trade talks to a sudden spike in visa fees, have tested the foundations of the India-US partnership. As these challenges unfold, what is India’s diplomatic strategy? And can the Quad survive domestic churn within its member states? Tune in for a conversation on trust, transitions, and the wishful transience of it all.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Bengaluru's Yellow Metro Line Through Geopolitical Tracks
23/09/2025 Duración: 44minOn 10 August 2025, after a long delay, the yellow metro line was finally inaugurated by PM Modi in Bengaluru. But just a month after the inauguration, long wait times, overcrowding and underutilisation of potential continue to plague the nearly 19 km line that connects RV Road with Bommasandra. The reason? Geopolitics, because of the involvement of a Chinese supplier of rolling stock.In this episode of All Things Policy, Lokendra sits down with Tannmay Kumarr Baid, a junior adjunct scholar with Takshashila, who has examined the geopolitical angle of the yellow metro line in a recently published discussion document co-authored with Pranay Kotasthane, deputy director, Takshashila. Join in the conversation as Tannmay unpacks the geopolitical factors as lessons learned for future metro projects. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Society, State & Market: India’s Cyber Awareness Playbook
22/09/2025 Duración: 42minCyber scams, phishing links, ransomware attacks and digital threats are everywhere. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sowmya Prabhakar (COO, Takshashila Institution) chats with Vinay Nagaraj and Lokendra Sharma about how the society, government and markets can join forces to keep our data safe and our clicks smarter. Tune in for practical tips, sharp insights, and a fresh take on India’s cyber-awareness playbook.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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Emission Trading Systems and the Pursuit of Green Competitiveness
19/09/2025 Duración: 27minChina plans to implement absolute caps on carbon emissions for its industries. The Chinese Emissions Trading System (ETS) covers the power, steel, cement and aluminium sectors, accounting for 60% of the country's total emissions. In this episode, Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies programme, and Anisree Suresh, Research Associate in Geoeconomics at the Takshashila Institution, unpack how carbon trading works. We analyse the response of China to the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the two largest carbon markets, and what it means for India’s exports. Is China’s ETS a climate tool, a trade strategy, or both?All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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India's Military Wishlist: Understanding the TPCR
18/09/2025 Duración: 27minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen discuss the latest edition of India’s Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap, or TPCR, and consider its significance for defence procurement, industry, and modern military capability.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-areasCheck out our public policy courses here:
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Inequality Beyond Indices
17/09/2025 Duración: 33minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Sridhar Krishna (Senior Scholar), Suman Joshi (Staff Programme Manager, GCPP) and Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, PGP) take a high-level look at the state of Indian society vis-à-vis inequalities and contradictions that pervade it. They pay particular attention to the story beyond economic indices, with particular attention to privilege and the role of institutions. Listen to hear their musings on everything from the role of education in overcoming inequalities, how elite progressivism factors into this and what the implications may be for policymakers. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.
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Thinking through the Dalai Lama's Succession
16/09/2025 Duración: 34minIn this episode of All Things Policy, Amit Kumar and Anushka Saxena discuss the scenarios to witness during the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama. Given the importance of the issue to the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the believers of Tibetan Buddhism, and Beijing, there is both a religious and geopolitical vantage point from which to assess India and China's responses and counter-responses.Do check out Anushka's latest Takshashila discussion document, which includes her framework on assessing the 15th Dalai Lama's legitimacy and birthplace, and implications for Indian policy. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.Find