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Ever 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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China’s new K-Visa policy, introduced in October 2025, intends to attract global STEM talent by allowing young graduates and researchers to enter China without prior employer sponsorship. This development comes amid intensifying international competition for skilled workers, and has sparked divisive debate within China, particularly due to its economic, social, and cultural implications. Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, Policy School), is joined by Anushka Saxena (Staff Research Analyst, Indo-Pacific Studies Programme) and Zoe Liz Philip (independent writer for The Hindu’s Education Vertical) to closely examine some of the implications of this 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/research-areasCheck out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Anushka Saxena and Vanshika Saraf discuss the nitty-gritty of East Asia's evolving geopolitical and security dynamics. Vanshika sheds light on Japan and South Korea's approach to China and each other, while Anushka explains China's evolving aggression vis-à-vis Taiwan and Japan. 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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Have Southeast Asian economies truly gained from the China+1 strategy, or are they merely navigating the spillovers of great-power rivalry? In this episode, Vanshika Saraf and Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analysts at the Takshashila Institution, unpack how ASEAN countries have responded to shifting global supply chains. The conversation examines which economies and sectors have benefited most, how electronics, automotive, and critical minerals have driven new trade and investment flows, and whether these gains remain sustainable amid US tariff pressures. Together, they explore how regional coordination and internal reforms have shaped ASEAN’s ability to turn geopolitical disruption into economic opportunity.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
We generate geospatial data every day, often without noticing it. From navigation apps to environmental monitoring, location data quietly shapes how we move, plan, and govern. But while India produces vast amounts of geospatial data, it remains fragmented across multiple portals and institutions.In this episode, Sowmya Prabhakar and Dr Y Nithiyanandam explore why India needs a more unified and user-centric geospatial data portal ecosystem. We need one that goes beyond visualisation, improves accessibility, and enables policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and citizens to truly use data for impact. The data exists. The technology exists. What’s missing is coordination and a shared vision.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
China’s economic and technological success continues to stoke a sense of awe and envy among observers and watchers. China’s successes so far in the existing industries of strategic nature have inflated concerns around its similar triumphs in upcoming industries. And the anxiety to counter China, amidst its growing belligerence, has led countries to wonder what works for China. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan talks to Amit Kumar, who unpacks how China’s institutional design and incentive structure shape economic outcomes.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Arindam Goswami, Sridhar Krishna and Ashwin Prasad discuss why prioritising "job counts" over productivity might be a mistake in an AI-driven world. Join them as they debate whether India can shift from low-wage labour to high-value innovation, the risks of leaving the workforce behind, and why simply working more isn't the answer to economic growth.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Manasi Joshi (Para-badminton world champion) & Malathi Renati (Head of Policy School, Takshashila) contemplate what it truly takes to build a strong para-sports ecosystem in India.In this episode of All Things Policy, they unpack the para-sport journey in India through the lens of policy, systems and mindsets, and explore why para-sport must be seen not as an exception, but as an integral part of India’s sporting future. Listen in, reflect, and join the conversation.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of All Things Policy, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Brig. Anil Raman to explore the causes, impact and the potential consequences of US intervention in Venezuela. It discusses US interests of energy control, diaspora appeasement, MAGA electorate and hemispheric security in the context of this crisis. It also discusses several scenarios in which this intervention might play out. The conversation dissects the several factions and their interests both within the Trump administration and the Venezuelan government. Lastly, this conversation discusses the consequences of this action for countries like Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, China and Russia. 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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Single-window clearance systems are everywhere right now, from investment approvals to film permits, promising faster decisions and smoother coordination. In this episode of All Things Policy, Arindam Goswami and Shreya Ramakrishnan talk through why these tools are so popular, what they actually make better on the ground, where they run into limits, and what still needs to change for them to really work.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The VB-GRAM-G Bill was passed last week. While it is being positioned as a reform of MNREGA, it alters the very premise of employment guarantees. What exactly has changed—and why does it matter? M R Sharan joins Suman Joshi to discuss the far-reaching implications of this shift for rural employment, social movements, and existing power and social structures.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Even as Trump 2.0's first year in office draws to a close, the ideological contestations unleashed by the MAGA base continue. The latest example is not any domestic policy measure, but instead an external-focused document called the National Security Strategy or NSS in short. To unpack the US NSS and what it means for the world in general and India in particular, Lokendra Sharma sits down with Brigadier Anil Raman (retd) and Tannmay Kumarr Baid, research fellow and junior adjunct scholar with Takshashila, respectively.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of All Things Policy, host Kavya Rai speaks with Dr Y Nithiyanandam about the growing geopolitical and ecological stakes surrounding the Brahmaputra River. From China’s proposed mega-dam in Tibet to India’s counter-dams and ambitious power-grid plans, the conversation explores how energy transition, disaster risk, local resistance, and transboundary governance intersect in one of Asia’s most fragile river basins. Moving beyond alarmist narratives, the episode asks what sound policy, credible data, and regional cooperation must look like when a river becomes an energy system, a strategic asset, and a governance challenge rolled into one.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Listen to Ray Eitel Porter, an expert and best-selling author of "Governing the Machine - How to navigate the risks of AI and unlock its potential”, talk to Sridhar Krishna about AI, the future with AI and whether companies and governments are doing enough to mitigate the risks and benefit from AI.ReferencesGoverning the Machine - how to navigate the risks of AI and unlock its true potential by Ray Eitel Porter et al State of AI governance, 2024 by Bharth Reddy et alAI Adoption - Think tasks, not jobs by Sridhar Krishna and Arindam GoswamiAll 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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode, Shobhankita Reddy and Ashwin Prasad try to make sense of the year in Chip Wars that 2025 has been and especially, Trump's recently announced plans to allow the sale of H200 chips to China while the US takes a 25% cut in the revenues. This is a news of consequence - it is a shift in the trend of tightening export controls the world has experienced lately. Join in!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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of the All Things Policy podcast, Abhishek Kadiyala is in conversation with Kashish Parpiani to explore how countries are navigating the intensifying U.S.–China technology rivalry without being forced into rigid geopolitical camps. The conversation examines the shift from choosing sides to adopting adaptive tech strategies, including selective regulatory alignment, quiet non-compliance, innovation partnerships, and domestic capacity building. The episode also reflects on how the transition from the Biden to the Trump administration could shape future technology and industrial policy, and what initiatives like Pax Silica mean for global supply chains, technological resilience, and the evolving balance of power in the international tech ecosystem.Read more:Adaptive Tech Strategies and the US-China Tech Rivalry by Kashish ParpianiContinuity in Competition: US-China Tech Rivalry under Trump and Biden Kashish ParpianiIndia's Exclusion From US' Pax Silica Club Isn't A Snub by Syed AkbaruddinAll 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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Join Swati Joshi and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we discuss some uncomfortable truths about India's innovation ecosystem.Here's a number that should make every Indian policymaker lose sleep: In 1993, India and China spent the exact same amount on research and development as a share of their economies - 0.6% of GDP. Fast forward to today. China is at 2.6%. India? Still stuck at 0.6%.Here's another one: Nvidia, a single company ranked 26th globally in R&D spending, invests nearly as much in research as ALL of the Indian industry combined. Today, we're asking the hard questions: Why has India's innovation system remained frozen for 80 years while our economy liberalised? What stops our profitable, world-class companies from investing in R&D? Are we measuring innovation completely wrong? And most importantly - what would bold reform actually look like?And to help us in understanding all of this data, we have the "Handbook on Technology and Innovation in India" brought out by the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research - it is a treasure trove of data that reveals some uncomfortable truths about India's innovation ecosystem.And to discuss all of this, we have today with us, Swati Joshi, who is a Senior Research Associate at CTIER. She has worked on this report, and has deep knowledge and insights about the innovation and R&D ecosystem in India.The CTIER Handbook can be found here: CTIERHandbook-2025CTIER Handbook: https://ctier.org/ctier-handbook/CTIER Innovation report: https://ctier.org/ctier-innovation-report/Deeptech in India: What can the state do? https://ctier.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Deeptech-Essay_10Oct25.pdfDefence and Space innovation in India: https://ctier.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Research_Article8.pdfPublic Procurement of Innovationhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S004873331200220Xhttps://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-40258-6a more recent paper making a similar argument: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167718725000244Someone interested in the practitioner side of PPI, the EU's guidelines on PPI https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/public-procurement/strategic-procurement/public-procurement-innovation_enOECD (2017), Public Procurement for Innovation: Good Practices and Strategies, OECD Public Governance Reviews, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/9789264265820-enTalent pipeline for the future: https://www.youtube.com/live/lBfx2FZbR4E?si=Pxpw3TOAz5mT5h2NApple in China: https://www.amazon.in/Apple-China-Capture-Greatest-Company/dp/1668053373Naushad's book, the struggle and the promise: https://harpercollins.co.in/product/the-struggle-and-the-promise/
AI in warfare is not about robots taking over the battlefield. It is about decision advantage, geospatial intelligence, and operational readiness. In this episode, Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar (Retd.) explains how India is deploying AI across borders, space, and logistics -- why humans must remain in the loop, how ethics shape military AI, and what Atma Nirbharta means for the full defence AI stack. The conversation also highlights the critical role of startups and young scientists in building an India-centric approach to modern warfare.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Leah Govias speaks with Malathi Renati to examine India’s demographic transition and what it means for senior citizens. The discussion explores elder welfare laws, healthcare access, the expanding silver economy, and the erosion of traditional family support systems. Framed through the Samaaj–Sarkaar–Bazaar lens, this conversation asks a critical question: how do we ensure that longer lives also mean lives lived with dignity?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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi talks to forensic science researcher and trainer Devina Sikdar about what really happens at crime scenes in India—and why it matters more than most people realise. With a new national mandate demanding better forensic response, the two discuss the gaps, the urgency, and the solutions that could reshape how India investigates crime.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Non-communicable diseases (or NCDs) account for nearly two-thirds of the world’s total mortality and morbidity, led by ischaemic heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) report. Globally in 2021, 18 million people died from an NCD before age 70 years. From the period 2021-23, NCDs were responsible for about 56.7 percent of all deaths in India. To help unpack some of the economic impacts of NCDs, particularly the high out-of-pocket expenditures it incurs, Kripa Koshy (Staff Programme Manager, Takshashila) is joined by Merlyn Paul, a PGP graduate and co-founder of Samaagrith, a consulting organisation that aims to make the social impact journey easier.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: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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great podcasts, gives us the firsthand and expert information from the respective fields affecting the Indian Affairs. highly recommended.
A good blend of economics and philosophy.
Very Well Analysed.
hey I learnt a lot from the sinauli episode. Can u kindly do one episode on keezhadi excavation also?
ms.ahluwalia needs a better mic.
Good discussion Aniruddh and Rajat. I have read the book and wasn't sure if I should still spend the time listening to the podcast but I am glad I did. I liked the parts on historical aspects of Indian trucking, the difference that you saw between trucking in the north and the south, the structure of the industry and of course the characters and their stories. Rajat - Congratulations again on the book and looking forward to the next edition. There's a point in the discussion where you talk about book recommendations on the Battle of Kohima. I'd highly recommend reading "Road of Bones" by Fergal Keane (Aniruddh - you might disagree less with Subhash Chandra Bose after reading about the conduct of the Japanese soldiers and officers, at least before they started to run out of food)
Felt as if podcast was sponsored by Uber and Ola
It's not about the privacy issue it's about fair trade which China doesn't allow other countries app. So cut this crap of not being like another China. We shd fight it on all fronts
We all understand that these are unusual times with unusual challenges. But there is no point in coming up with a podcast episode if listeners can't listen.
RBI hinting depositors would ha have caused a run on the bank earlier.
Why two laymen are talking? I thought the idea is to have an expert. And what is Capital Adequacy again?
hello guys, can you please induct Q&A from your listen and allot 5 mins of each podcast in answering those queries. thank you Anand Sharma
Eye opening..good job
It's Kyasanoor not Kainasoor. It's a place near Jog Falls, Malnad region.
very comprehensive conversation :)
Interesting, Impressive and Inspiring 👍👍👍
great podcast! I didn't know about the green revolution causing air pollution
I am glad you mentioned the temporality of the process in the discussion. good discussion. thank you
certainly one of the best podcasts I have listed to
Very nerdy, very informative and very cool. One of the best professional podcasts from the Indian policy world - I'd highly recommend!