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In this episode of All Things Policy, Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar & Malathi Renati dive into what it really takes to handle human–wildlife encounters with sensitivity, empathy, and real-world understanding. They chat about policies, mindful wildlife tourism, and how each of us can be responsible citizens who care for the animals and forests that are our constitutional duty to protect. A thoughtful dialogue on coexistence, governance, and the future of conservation.
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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In this episode of All Things Policy, Anisree Suresh and Bhumika Sevkani decode India’s Quality Control Orders (QCO) against the backdrop of the government’s recent decision to revoke several QCOs. They critically examine the objectives behind these regulations, unpack their unintended consequences, and discuss how QCOs are reshaping Indian industries and the country’s trade prospects.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
The geopolitical climate has become increasingly volatile. New Delhi confronts mounting tensions with the US while managing border disputes and economic challenges from Beijing. As deglobalisation accelerates after decades of integration, India must recalibrate its strategic approach. What priorities should guide India's response?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Wini Fred Gurung, Communications Manager at the Takshashila Institution, discusses this with Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, Former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
As 2025 draws to a close, India finds itself in a difficult geopolitical position. The political polarisation in the US, the Russia-Ukraine war in Europe and structural issues with China are forcing India to look at plurilateral arrangements with a renewed emphasis. It is in this context that the recently announced Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation partnership assumes significance.
To discuss the various contours of this partnership and what it means for India, Lokendra Sharma sits down with Anwesha Sen and William Pitts, a tech policy researcher and an Indo-Pacific intern with Takshashila, respectively, in this episode of All Things Policy.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Join Colonel Vikrant Shinde and Arindam Goswami in this episode of All Things Policy, where we explore the shadowy space between peace and war - the Grey Zone. It's where nations fight without fighting, coerce without conquering, and win without anyone noticing they've lost. From Chinese border villages in the Himalayas to Pakistan's proxy networks, from cyber operations to cartographic aggression - these are the invisible battles reshaping global security. Our guest today, Colonel Vikrant Shinde, a Research Fellow at Takshashila, has mapped this murky terrain with a groundbreaking framework that helps us understand how India faces simultaneous Grey Zone campaigns on two fronts. Let's decipher the invisible war.
Colonel Vikrant's paper can be read here: takshashila.org.in/content/publications/20251014-Deciphering-the-Grey-Zone.html
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Following the Gig Workers Act, Karnataka’s proposed Domestic Workers Social Security and Welfare Bill aims to extend similar protections to domestic workers. While the need for safeguards is unquestionable, can laws designed for one sector be simply transplanted to another? What makes domestic work uniquely different — and how might this bill reshape our daily lives?
In this episode, Anoop Gannerkote and Kartik Singh, from our current PGP cohort, join Suman Joshi to unpack the bill’s key provisions, explore potential unintended consequences, and discuss what smarter policy could look like. Tune in for a clear-eyed public policy analysis of a sector millions rely on but rarely discuss.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode, Vanshika Saraf joins Sriram Iyer, a pension fund manager and financial expert. Together, they explore pensions as a public policy challenge rather than just a personal finance issue. They discuss the recent reforms to the National Pension System, the regulatory institutions involved, and what it will take for India to build a more inclusive and sustainable pension architecture.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
In this episode of All Things Policy, Swathi Kalyani, Geospatial Research Analyst and Anisree Suresh, Geoeconomics Research Analyst, at the Takshashila Institution, discuss the recent extreme poverty eradication claim by the state of Kerala. They delve into the definitions of poverty in India and Kerala, the historical evolution of the efforts towards removing poverty, methodologies involved in this poverty eradication drive and the economic concerns that governments need to look into for ensuring the sustainable well-being of their citizens.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
Though exit barriers intend to preserve employment, they often have adverse implications. They deter the entry of new firms and lock productive resources into low-productivity firms, ultimately lowering the economy's overall productivity. In this episode of All Things Policy, Sarthak Pradhan talks to Dr Shoumitro Chatterjee, who explains the extent of exit barriers in India and their consequences.
Link to the paper “No Country for Dying Firms: Evidence from India”
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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In this episode of All Things Policy, Air Marshal T.D. Joseph (Retd) and Brigadier Anil Raman (Retd) examine how growing tensions in U.S.–India relations are affecting India’s efforts to build its military capabilities. President Donald Trump’s turbulent handling of bilateral ties, particularly his trade-driven disruptions, has led many in India to question the wisdom of relying too heavily on the United States for defence capability development.This upheaval has disrupted the steady progress India had been making in defence procurement and technology collaboration. It has also cast uncertainty over strategic partnership mechanisms such as Indus-X and the Defence Bridge, both of which were envisioned as pathways for developing cutting-edge military technologies and fostering a robust defence ecosystem.The impact extends beyond technology and procurement, affecting India’s overall military capabilities and strategic heft. Given current scientific and industrial constraints, and the significant lead enjoyed by other nations, including potential adversaries, complete indigenisation remains unrealistic in the near term.The optimal path forward, the speakers argue, lies in pursuing a dual strategy: first, by diversifying partnerships to include countries such as those in the EU and Japan, which are themselves contending with Trump’s unpredictability and Xi Jinping’s revisionism; and second, by enacting targeted policy reforms that accelerate the growth of India’s domestic defence industry.
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
Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in
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