On 12 July, at @iimb_official's Manthan: flagship speaker series, Narayan Ramachandran, Co-founder of the Takshashila Institution, and Manoj Kewalramani (@theChinaDude), Research Fellow for China Studies at Takshashila Institution, joined V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic

Last month, India Post rolled out a 10-digit alphanumeric Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN), which represents geographic coordinates, developed by creating a uniform 4x4 metre grid of the country. This is a significant development in geolocation as well as the India Stack. In.

In this episode of #AttentionSpan, Anwesha Sen (@Anwxsha) explores what India Post’s new 10-digit Digipin means for the future of addresses. By mapping every 4x4 metre block in the country, Digipin promises precision and better last-mile delivery. But will privacy concerns and

It’s all hands on deck for our GCPP wonks who are prepping for their final presentations! This cohort is working on two policy issues - urbanisation and rare earths resilience. Want to work on today's most pressing policy issues with the smartest minds? Explore our courses:

Who says public policy cannot be a breath of fresh air? The 41st cohort of the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy takes policymaking to new heights at Nandi Hills…because great ideas need great views!. Next cohort starts soon! Check out the link:

“Control the satellites, control the strategy.”. Ashwin Prasad (@ashwinpras) and Aishwaria Sonavane (@aishwaria_s) break down why space isn’t just the final frontier — it’s the foundation of modern warfare. From C4ISR to satellite internet, military power now hinges on what’s

In this episode of All Things Policy, Sowmya Prabhakar⁠, COO of Takshashila Institution, is in conversation with ⁠Uday Vijayan (@uday_vijayan)⁠, Managing Trustee & President of ⁠Beyond Carlton (@beyondcarlton)⁠, a citizen-led fire safety initiative established after the 2010.

In this episode of #AttentionSpan, Sowmya Nandan (@sowmyanandan) asks: Is your building truly fire-safe?. India’s fire safety problem isn’t just about response—it’s about prevention, neglected inspections, and overlooked design flaws. With estate managers on the frontlines and

#ResearchSeriesWebinar #OpenTakshashila. The Dalai Lama Turns 90: Deliberating the Politics & Geopolitics. We are delighted to host you for a new Takshashila Research Series webinar on 'The Dalai Lama Turns 90: Deliberating the Politics & Geopolitics'. @SaxenaAnushka_ will be

RT @FOSSUnited: Say hello to the May–July 2025 Tech + Policy Course scholars . This scholarship supports FOSS developers in joining @Taksha….

RT @prof_nithiya: 🌄டிபெட்டில் சூரிய சக்தி புரட்சி – இந்திய எல்லையின் அருகே!.📽️ Watch the Tamil explainer: : : Why s….

Politics, innovation, defence, and some seriously underrated sports hustle: it is all happening on All Things Policy. This week, we delve into legacies, level-ups, and India’s strategy on the world stage. Fresh episodes, sharp takes. Daily. YouTube:

In this episode of All Things Policy, Anushka Saxena speaks to Amit Kumar (@am_i_t_kumar) to discuss China's defence exports philosophy and strategy. Taking Pakistan and Bangladesh as examples, they also conclude what challenges such sales pose for India in its neighbourhood.

In this episode of #AttentionSpan, Anushka Saxena (@SaxenaAnushka_) looks at how China’s rising arms exports are reshaping global conflicts. Through enhancing defence production surpluses and strategic diplomacy via the Global Security Initiative, China is becoming a key player

Is India a "flailing state"? This week, students of our Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Public Policy engage with Lant Pritchett's research on how in the administrative capability of the state is lagging in the "four-fold transition of economy, polity, administration, and

A week of intensive learning wrapped up with our Foundational Training Programme for Indian Economic Service probationers! . Participants explored core modules in Economic Reasoning, Public Policy Craft, Policy Communication & the 8-Fold Path to Policy Analysis. From simulation