The Takshashila Podcast

Ruturaj Gowaikar and Aarthi Ratnam discuss the lack of systemic, institutional psychological support for India's police personnel. They also dwell on the role of police as first-responders for a mental health emergency.

In this episode, Suman Joshi, Apurva Kumar and Sarthak Pradhan discuss the barriers women face in creating and accessing social networks. They also reflect on the possible implications of the same.

Listen to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sridhar Krishna discuss the reasons for growth of the gig economy and ideas around providing a safety net to gig workers.

Piped water allows women, the primary caretakers of a household, more time for labour and leisure, thus improving their bargaining capacity at home and in the labour market.

The US Department of Defense (DoD) released its 2021 China Military Power Report last week. Based on the report's findings, Aditya Pareekh and Suyash Desai discuss China's military modernisation and its impact on the Indo-Pacific Region.

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers in the US has introduced a bill that would require online platforms to let users opt-out of having personal data-driven algorithms select the content they see.

The latest Pentagon China Military Power Report highlights the PRC's development of new nuclear warheads and delivery systems as potential areas of concern.

The Deccan Plateau is generally believed to have been "conquered" by the Mauryan empire of the Gangetic Plains - but the reality of its early history is far more complex and thought-provoking.

Sports have been used to bolster diplomatic relations between states as well as to make political statements on the international stage. There is also extensive evidence of sports' involvement in international politics and vice versa

With a new technological revolution underway, emerging technologies are at the heart of geopolitical competition between States. Standard-setting is one key dimension of this competition.

According to a recent study, towns situated close to canals in India witnessed faster urbanisation and demand for education but not industrialisation.

The focal points of the strategy are the implications of melting permafrost on geopolitical developments, biosecurity, digital connectivity, and a push for sustainable energy for the region.

India is set to fortify rice distributed through the PDS (Public Distribution System) and mid-day meal programmes to alleviate malnutrition. Will fortification achieve its aims?

How does digital activism work in China when the Internet is so heavily regulated? Netizens in China get creative when they have something to say online. Recent viral trends like "Lying Flat" and projects like "996ICU" are part of this creative tradition.

Conversations about the impact of Digital Communication Networks on public discourse tend to focus heavily on misinformation and disinformation.

How did a bean from West Asia become one of India's most popular morning drinks? It's a story of innovation, trade, capitalism, and media.

The recently released Global Hunger Index sparked discussion on the methodology used to arrive at the figures. What exactly is this index?

Now that we have JAM, people want bread. Financial inclusion has been bandied about for decades with limited success but JAM (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) brings new hope.

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facing trouble on more than one front. These include China’s frustration with the lack of progress on the economic projects

The use of Artificial Intelligence technologies is on a rise across the globe. Countries are increasingly demonstrating a keen interest in regulating their use, specifically the effects of such technologies on civic life.