Krish Ashok

Krish Ashok and Pavan Srinath explore the science, knowledge, and the wonder of Indian home cooking, on Episode 157 of The Pragati Podcast.Krish Ashok (@krishashok on Twitter) reimagines the future of work and workspaces by day, but has done a range of incredible things in his free time. He has been one of India's funniest bloggers over the last two decades: Doing Jalsa &amp; Showing Jilpa -- www.krishashok.me . He is a composer and performer of music -- www.soundcloud.com/krishashok . Over the last few years, he has been exploring and explaining food science and Indian home cooking from a fresh perspective.Ashok has written his first book, Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking, published by Penguin India in December, 2020. It is available at https://amzn.to/3qXxi3PFor more links to books, articles, and podcast episodes related to the discussion, please visit tiny.cc/pragati157For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krish Ashok and Pavan Srinath explore the science, knowledge, and the wonder of Indian home cooking, on Episode 157 of The Pragati Podcast.Krish Ashok (@krishashok on Twitter) reimagines the future of work and workspaces by day, but has done a range of incredible things in his free time. He has been one of India's funniest bloggers over the last two decades: Doing Jalsa &amp; Showing Jilpa -- <a href="http://www.krishashok.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.krishashok.me</a> . He is a composer and performer of music -- <a href="http://www.soundcloud.com/krishashok" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.soundcloud.com/krishashok</a> . Over the last few years, he has been exploring and explaining food science and Indian home cooking from a fresh perspective.Ashok has written his first book, Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking, published by Penguin India in December, 2020. It is available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3qXxi3P" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3qXxi3P</a>For more links to books, articles, and podcast episodes related to the discussion, please visit <a href="http://tiny.cc/pragati157" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tiny.cc/pragati157</a>For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 157: The Science and Magic of Indian Food with Krish Ashok

Kaushiki Sanyal explains how bills become laws in India, on Episode 156 of The Pragati Podcast. Kaushiki Sanyal and host Pavan Srinath discuss how legislative agendas are decided, and the varying paths that are taken in an issue giving rise to a draft bill or amendment, how that moves through the Indian legislative system, gets passed as an Act, and eventually becomes the law of the land. They also discuss the roles played by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in this process, the role of parliamentary Standing Committees and other committees, the Speaker, and more.Dr. Kaushiki Sanyal is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sunay Policy Advisory, a public policy research and training consultancy and is a Senior Fellow at Policy Research and Management Network (PRAMAN), a think tank based in Gurgaon.Kaushiki has over 15 years of experience in the field of public policy and has worked with NDTV, PRS Legislative Research, and the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business. She has co-authored three books, including Oxford India Short Introductions: Public Policy in India (2017), and Shaping Policy in India: Alliance, Advocacy, Activism (2018).For more links to books, articles, and podcast episodes related to the discussion, please visit tiny.cc/pragati156For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaushiki Sanyal explains how bills become laws in India, on Episode 156 of The Pragati Podcast. Kaushiki Sanyal and host Pavan Srinath discuss how legislative agendas are decided, and the varying paths that are taken in an issue giving rise to a draft bill or amendment, how that moves through the Indian legislative system, gets passed as an Act, and eventually becomes the law of the land. They also discuss the roles played by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in this process, the role of parliamentary Standing Committees and other committees, the Speaker, and more.<a href="https://twitter.com/kaushu" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Kaushiki Sanyal</a> is the CEO and Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.sunayadvisory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sunay Policy Advisory</a>, a public policy research and training consultancy and is a Senior Fellow at <a href="http://www.pramanindia.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Policy Research and Management Network</a> (PRAMAN), a think tank based in Gurgaon.Kaushiki has over 15 years of experience in the field of public policy and has worked with NDTV, PRS Legislative Research, and the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business. She has co-authored three books, including Oxford India Short Introductions: Public Policy in India (2017), and Shaping Policy in India: Alliance, Advocacy, Activism (2018).For more links to books, articles, and podcast episodes related to the discussion, please visit <a href="http://tiny.cc/pragati156" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tiny.cc/pragati156</a>For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 156: How Does a Bill Become a Law?

Professor Gautam Menon talks to host Pavan Srinath about the Nobel Prize, what they mean for scientists, and how they shape science.In episode 155 of The Pragati Podcast, Gautam and Pavan discuss the outsized role that the Nobel Prize plays in being an aspirational goal for young scientists, how they create role models, the work, and the people who win the awards, and the dynamics at play.Gautam I Menon (@MenonBioPhysics) is a Professor of Physics and Biology at Ashoka University. Prior to joining Ashoka, he was a Professor with the Theoretical Physics and Computational Biology groups at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, where he was the founding Dean of the Computational Biology group. He works on biophysical problems and the modeling of infectious diseases. He is an initiating member of the Indian Scientists' Response to COVID-19 (ISRC). Before working on biological problems, he worked in the broad fields of statistical physics and soft condensed matter physics.Visit tiny.cc/pragati155 for detailed episode notes and links to the Nobel winners and research who are discussed in the episode.For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Gautam Menon talks to host Pavan Srinath about the Nobel Prize, what they mean for scientists, and how they shape science.In episode 155 of The Pragati Podcast, Gautam and Pavan discuss the outsized role that the Nobel Prize plays in being an aspirational goal for young scientists, how they create role models, the work, and the people who win the awards, and the dynamics at play.Gautam I Menon (@MenonBioPhysics) is a Professor of Physics and Biology at Ashoka University. Prior to joining Ashoka, he was a Professor with the Theoretical Physics and Computational Biology groups at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, where he was the founding Dean of the Computational Biology group. He works on biophysical problems and the modeling of infectious diseases. He is an initiating member of the Indian Scientists' Response to COVID-19 (ISRC). Before working on biological problems, he worked in the broad fields of statistical physics and soft condensed matter physics.Visit <a href="http://tiny.cc/pragati155" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tiny.cc/pragati155</a> for detailed episode notes and links to the Nobel winners and research who are discussed in the episode.For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 155: The Nobel Pursuit of Science

Economist Viral Acharya talks to host Pavan Srinath about his tenure as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.This is the second of two episodes on The Pragati Podcast with Viral Archarya. He recently published his book, The Quest for Financial Stability in India. The book can be purchased at SAGE’s BIG Book Festival Sale: https://stealadeal.sagepub.in/quest-for-restoring-financial-stability-in-india-viral-acharya-9789353884895.htmlOn Episode 154, Viral talks about his role as a deputy governor and his mandate while in office. He also discusses macroeconomic in India both within and outside the RBI, and the important public role that central bank leaders have in steering important conversations around the future of the national economy.Viral V. Acharya is the C.V. Starr Professor of Economics in the Department of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business (NYU-Stern) and an Academic Advisor to the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Philadelphia. Viral was a Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between January 2017 and July 2019, and was in charge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Financial Stability, and Research.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactive episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati154 for a richer experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Viral Acharya talks to host Pavan Srinath about his tenure as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.This is the second of two episodes on The Pragati Podcast with Viral Archarya. He recently published his book, The Quest for Financial Stability in India. The book can be purchased at SAGE’s BIG Book Festival Sale: <a href="https://stealadeal.sagepub.in/quest-for-restoring-financial-stability-in-india-viral-acharya-9789353884895.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://stealadeal.sagepub.in/quest-for-restoring-financial-stability-in-india-viral-acharya-9789353884895.html</a>On Episode 154, Viral talks about his role as a deputy governor and his mandate while in office. He also discusses macroeconomic in India both within and outside the RBI, and the important public role that central bank leaders have in steering important conversations around the future of the national economy.Viral V. Acharya is the C.V. Starr Professor of Economics in the Department of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business (NYU-Stern) and an Academic Advisor to the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Philadelphia. Viral was a Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between January 2017 and July 2019, and was in charge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Financial Stability, and Research.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactive episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati154" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati154</a> for a richer experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 154: The Role of an RBI Deputy Governor

Former RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya talks to host Pavan Srinath about understanding and fixing India's persistent Bank NPA problem.This is the first of two episodes on The Pragati Podcast where Viral Archarya talks about his new book, The Quest for Financial Stability in India. The book can be purchased here: http://tiny.cc/viralacharya-bookOn Episode 153, Viral unpacks the problem of NPAs or Non Performing Assets. He discusses how Indian banks continue to suffer from having bad loans on their balance sheets, and how it can halt India's economic progress. He also explores the idea of Fiscal Dominance, and how it has become a 'theory of everything' in India.Viral V. Acharya is the C.V. Starr Professor of Economics in the Department of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business (NYU-Stern) and an Academic Advisor to the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Philadelphia. Viral was a Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between January 2017 and July 2019, and was in charge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Financial Stability, and Research.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactive episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati153 for a richer experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya talks to host Pavan Srinath about understanding and fixing India's persistent Bank NPA problem.This is the first of two episodes on The Pragati Podcast where Viral Archarya talks about his new book, The Quest for Financial Stability in India. The book can be purchased here: <a href="http://tiny.cc/viralacharya-book" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://tiny.cc/viralacharya-book</a>On Episode 153, Viral unpacks the problem of NPAs or Non Performing Assets. He discusses how Indian banks continue to suffer from having bad loans on their balance sheets, and how it can halt India's economic progress. He also explores the idea of Fiscal Dominance, and how it has become a 'theory of everything' in India.Viral V. Acharya is the C.V. Starr Professor of Economics in the Department of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business (NYU-Stern) and an Academic Advisor to the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Philadelphia. Viral was a Deputy Governor at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between January 2017 and July 2019, and was in charge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets, Financial Stability, and Research.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactive episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati153" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati153</a> for a richer experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 153: Fixing NPAs in Indian Banks

Whether in 1980 or in 2020, the idea of a good, assured pension is an incentive like few others. Economist Renuka Sane talks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 152 of The Pragati Podcast on pensions, their roles, types, and their evolution in modern India.Renuka Sane is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). Her research interests are in household finance, especially on household choice in financial instruments such as credit, pensions, insurance, and equity markets, as well as consumer protection in finance.Renuka and Pavan discuss government pensions in India and how they have evolved, the National Pension System, the Employees' Provident Fund, One-Rank-One-Pension (OROP), and more.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati152 for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether in 1980 or in 2020, the idea of a good, assured pension is an incentive like few others. Economist Renuka Sane talks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 152 of The Pragati Podcast on pensions, their roles, types, and their evolution in modern India.Renuka Sane is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP). Her research interests are in household finance, especially on household choice in financial instruments such as credit, pensions, insurance, and equity markets, as well as consumer protection in finance.Renuka and Pavan discuss government pensions in India and how they have evolved, the National Pension System, the Employees' Provident Fund, One-Rank-One-Pension (OROP), and more.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati152" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati152</a> for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 152: The Safety of a Good Pension

AP Ashwin Kumar returns to The Pragati Podcast to discuss traditions, how to understand them better, and confronts the challenges of reform.The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk show on public policy, economics, and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. AP Ashwin Kumar is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Learning Futures at Ahmedabad University and has previously been a guest on both Pragati and the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati151 for full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening:Pragati Podcast #99: Questioning Nationalism. https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/6/13/ep-99-questioning-nationalismThale-Harate Kannada Podcast #77: ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಧಾರಣೆ. Tradition and Reform. https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2020/9/5/ep-77-tradition-and-reformFor all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP Ashwin Kumar returns to The Pragati Podcast to discuss traditions, how to understand them better, and confronts the challenges of reform.The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk show on public policy, economics, and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. AP Ashwin Kumar is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Learning Futures at Ahmedabad University and has previously been a guest on both Pragati and the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati151" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati151</a> for full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening: Pragati Podcast #99: Questioning Nationalism. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/6/13/ep-99-questioning-nationalism" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/6/13/ep-99-questioning-nationalism</a> Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast #77: ಸಂಪ್ರದಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಧಾರಣೆ. Tradition and Reform. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2020/9/5/ep-77-tradition-and-reform" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2020/9/5/ep-77-tradition-and-reform</a>For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 151: Questioning Tradition

Foreign policy wonk and podcaster Hamsini Hariharan returns to Episode 150 of The Pragati Podcast to discuss China's internal issues and news in 2020.While Indian news outlets cover the ongoing Chinese aggressions in Ladakh and the India-China border conflict, Hamsini helps listeners take a peek at what is happening within China since the Coronavirus pandemic started, how the Chinese economy and politics are faring, and explores what else is occupying China's foreign policy today.Hamsini Hariharan started the Pragati Podcast along with Pavan Srinath in April 2017 and was a co-host for close to 70 episodes. Currently, Hamsini is the host of States of Anarchy – a weekly podcast on global affairs and foreign policy. She also writes a weekly column for CNBC News-18 on Chinese politics and policy. She is a visiting faculty at the Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication. She is on @HamsiniH on twitter and @lady_baritone on Instagram.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati150 for full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening:States of Anarchy Podcast: https://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchyPragati Podcast #112: The 2019 Hong Kong Protests: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/9/11/ep-112-the-2019-hong-kong-protestsFor all queries and feedback, email us at pragatipod@gmail.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign policy wonk and podcaster Hamsini Hariharan returns to Episode 150 of The Pragati Podcast to discuss China's internal issues and news in 2020.While Indian news outlets cover the ongoing Chinese aggressions in Ladakh and the India-China border conflict, Hamsini helps listeners take a peek at what is happening within China since the Coronavirus pandemic started, how the Chinese economy and politics are faring, and explores what else is occupying China's foreign policy today.Hamsini Hariharan started the Pragati Podcast along with Pavan Srinath in April 2017 and was a co-host for close to 70 episodes. Currently, Hamsini is the host of States of Anarchy – a weekly podcast on global affairs and foreign policy. She also writes a weekly column for CNBC News-18 on Chinese politics and policy. She is a visiting faculty at the Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication. She is on @HamsiniH on twitter and @lady_baritone on Instagram.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to this episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati150" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati150</a> for full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening: States of Anarchy Podcast: <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy</a> Pragati Podcast #112: The 2019 Hong Kong Protests: <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/9/11/ep-112-the-2019-hong-kong-protests" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/9/11/ep-112-the-2019-hong-kong-protests</a>For all queries and feedback, email us at <a href="mailto:pragatipod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">pragatipod@gmail.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 150: What's Happening in China?

V Ravichandar returns to The Pragati Podcast to talk about the dire need to create more public spaces and social infrastructure in Indian cities. He talks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 149 about the role that governments, citizens, and the city elite can play in making urban lives richer.Ravichandar is the Honorary Director of the Bangalore International Centre and Chairman, Feedback Consulting. He has been active in urban reforms and governance for the last two decades, most recently as a part of the 3-member Government Expert Committee tasked with reimaging governance and administration for Bengaluru. Apart from his role at the Bangalore International Centre, Ravi helped start the Bangalore Literature Festival, the Chennai International Centre, and other public-oriented initiatives.Disclaimer: Host Pavan Srinath works with Ravi and the Bangalore International Centre in running the BIC Talks Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to the episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati149 for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening:Pragati Podcast #95: Working with Government: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/5/9/ep-95-working-with-governmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

V Ravichandar returns to The Pragati Podcast to talk about the dire need to create more public spaces and social infrastructure in Indian cities. He talks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 149 about the role that governments, citizens, and the city elite can play in making urban lives richer.Ravichandar is the Honorary Director of the Bangalore International Centre and Chairman, Feedback Consulting. He has been active in urban reforms and governance for the last two decades, most recently as a part of the 3-member Government Expert Committee tasked with reimaging governance and administration for Bengaluru. Apart from his role at the Bangalore International Centre, Ravi helped start the Bangalore Literature Festival, the Chennai International Centre, and other public-oriented initiatives.Disclaimer: Host Pavan Srinath works with Ravi and the Bangalore International Centre in running the BIC Talks Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to the episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://www.tiny.cc/pragati149" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.tiny.cc/pragati149</a> for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening: Pragati Podcast #95: Working with Government: <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/5/9/ep-95-working-with-government" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/5/9/ep-95-working-with-government</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 149: Creating Social Infrastructure for Our Cities

Shipra Deo and Devendra Damle talk to host Pavan Srinath about the long struggle for women to secure property rights and land ownership in India. On Episode 148 of The Pragati Podcast, they discuss what progress has been made over the last century, and the vast pending scope of legal and societal challenges.Shipra Deo is the Director of Women's Land Rights, India, at Landesa, and Devendra Damle is a consultant researcher at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).Don't miss Narayan Prasad's brief update on IN-SPACe and India's space reforms during the break, of developments since Episode 144 of The Pragati Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to the episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from tinyurl.com/pragati148 for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening:Pragati Podcast #143 Land and Reforms in India, with Shekhar Shah and Pranab Ranjan Choudhary. https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8787/land-and-reforms-in-2020/For all feedback, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: twitter.com/zeusisdeadFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/pragatipod &amp; Twitter: twitter.com/thinkpragati &amp; Facebook: facebook.com/thinkpragatiThe Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shipra Deo and Devendra Damle talk to host Pavan Srinath about the long struggle for women to secure property rights and land ownership in India. On Episode 148 of The Pragati Podcast, they discuss what progress has been made over the last century, and the vast pending scope of legal and societal challenges.Shipra Deo is the Director of Women's Land Rights, India, at Landesa, and Devendra Damle is a consultant researcher at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).Don't miss Narayan Prasad's brief update on IN-SPACe and India's space reforms during the break, of developments since Episode 144 of The Pragati Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to the episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from <a href="http://tinyurl.com/pragati148" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/pragati148</a> for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening: Pragati Podcast #143 Land and Reforms in India, with Shekhar Shah and Pranab Ranjan Choudhary. <a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8787/land-and-reforms-in-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8787/land-and-reforms-in-2020/</a>For all feedback, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a> or reach out to host Pavan Srinath at @zeusisdead on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/pragatipod</a> &amp; Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> &amp; Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>The Pragati Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of The Takshashila Institution and the Independent Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 148: The Unfinished Journey of Women's Property Rights

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a lot more brain fodder at www.thinkpragati.com.

Stumbled on this podcast from Seen and Unseen and liking it just as much. Pavan does a great job of hosting and keeping the show nimble and light while still getting some very interesting insights out of his guests.

Great host, interesting topics great guests!

Love the fast pace and thoughtful and professional discussions

Insightful and optimistic

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a lot more brain fodder at <a href="http://www.thinkpragati.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thinkpragati.com</a>.

The Pragati Podcast

Have we finally arrived on the global stage? How should the United States change the way it approaches India? What are the gaps in the Indo-US relationship? In Episode 41, Alyssa Ayres joins Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to talk about how to move the relationship further. Alyssa Ayres has written a book called Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its Place in the World(https://www.amazon.in/Our-Time-Has-Come-Making/dp/0190494522). She was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia between 2010 and 2013. She is currently a senior fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia at the Council of Foreign Relations. Have any questions or follow up on the show? Write in at podcast@thinkpragati.com and your questions will be answered in future episodes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have we finally arrived on the global stage? How should the United States change the way it approaches India? What are the gaps in the Indo-US relationship? In Episode 41, Alyssa Ayres joins Pavan Srinath and Hamsini Hariharan to talk about how to move the relationship further. Alyssa Ayres has written a book called Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its Place in the World(<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Our-Time-Has-Come-Making/dp/0190494522" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.in/Our-Time-Has-Come-Making/dp/0190494522</a>). She was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia between 2010 and 2013. She is currently a senior fellow for India, Pakistan and South Asia at the Council of Foreign Relations. Have any questions or follow up on the show? Write in at <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a> and your questions will be answered in future episodes. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://goo.gl/tGYdU1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/tGYdU1</a> or iOS: <a href="https://goo.gl/sZSTU5" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/sZSTU5</a> You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 41: India-US Bhai Bhai

Did Pakistan get a privacy law before India? What's a data protection law, and how is that different from a privacy law? Rahul Matthan(https://twitter.com/matthan), author of Privacy 3.0, is a guest in this two-episode special on privacy and data protection on the Pragati podcast. Your personal data has never been more valuable, and has never been at more risk. The Supreme Court upheld the Right to Privacy in 2017, and the Justice Srikrishna Committee has submitted its report and shared a draft law on data protection for India, in July 2018. In this episode, Rahul talks to hosts Hamsini(https://twitter.com/HamsiniH) and Pavan(https://twitter.com/zeusisdead) about his personal involvement in drafting a data protection law, and shares stories from the legal and legislative history of privacy in India. In the previous episode, Rahul talked about how privacy is evolving, from hunter-gatherer societies to the age of paparazzis to the age of artificial intelligence. You can check out Rahul's new book Privacy 3.0 on Amazon India. Privacy 3.0: Unlocking Our Data-Driven Future https://www.amazon.in/dp/9352779886/  If you have questions or comments about the episode, send them into podcast@thinkpragati.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Pakistan get a privacy law before India? What's a data protection law, and how is that different from a privacy law? Rahul Matthan(<a href="https://twitter.com/matthan" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/matthan</a>), author of Privacy 3.0, is a guest in this two-episode special on privacy and data protection on the Pragati podcast. Your personal data has never been more valuable, and has never been at more risk. The Supreme Court upheld the Right to Privacy in 2017, and the Justice Srikrishna Committee has submitted its report and shared a draft law on data protection for India, in July 2018. In this episode, Rahul talks to hosts Hamsini(<a href="https://twitter.com/HamsiniH" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/HamsiniH</a>) and Pavan(<a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zeusisdead</a>) about his personal involvement in drafting a data protection law, and shares stories from the legal and legislative history of privacy in India. In the previous episode, Rahul talked about how privacy is evolving, from hunter-gatherer societies to the age of paparazzis to the age of artificial intelligence. You can check out Rahul's new book Privacy 3.0 on Amazon India. Privacy 3.0: Unlocking Our Data-Driven Future <a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/9352779886/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.in/dp/9352779886/</a> If you have questions or comments about the episode, send them into <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 54: Privacy for 21st Century India

How should we think about India as a republic and as a democracy? What has India succeeded in doing, and where do we still have a long way to go? Dr Jayaprakash Narayan, known to all as Dr JP, shares his realism and his optimism with host Pavan Srinath in the first Pragati Podcast episode of 2019. Dr JP has been at the forefront of reform and change in India, as an outstanding IAS officer, as the founder of the Lok Satta Party, as an MLA in Andhra Pradesh, as a member of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission, as the founder of the Foundation for Democratic Reforms, and as a lot more. His contributions are visible in numerous legislations and a few constitutional amendments, along with decades of public debates and action. If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. This week on Episode 4, they talk about the Aadhaar set of Judgments with guest Alok Prasanna Kumar. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should we think about India as a republic and as a democracy? What has India succeeded in doing, and where do we still have a long way to go? <a href="https://twitter.com/JP_LOKSATTA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Jayaprakash Narayan,</a> known to all as Dr JP, shares his realism and his optimism with host <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a> in the first Pragati Podcast episode of 2019. Dr JP has been at the forefront of reform and change in India, as an outstanding IAS officer, as the founder of the Lok Satta Party, as an MLA in Andhra Pradesh, as a member of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission, as the founder of the <a href="http://www.fdrindia.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Foundation for Democratic Reforms,</a> and as a lot more. His contributions are visible in numerous legislations and a few constitutional amendments, along with decades of public debates and action. If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. This week on Episode 4, they talk about the Aadhaar set of Judgments with guest Alok Prasanna Kumar. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 76: India's Successes and Failures

Does India have a strategic culture? Does India display strategic thought and action on global affairs? There is wide-spread skepticism about India having any grand strategy, but are people mistaking form for substance? Dhruva Jaishankar argues that India indeed has a vibrant strategic culture on Episode 85 of The Pragati Podcast. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international affairs, hosted by Pavan Srinath. Dhruva Jaishankar is Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at Brookings India in New Delhi and the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. He is also a Non-Resident Fellow with the Lowy Institute in Australia. His research examines India’s role in the international system and the effects of global developments on India’s politics, economics, and society, with a particular focus on India’s relations with the United States, the Indo-Pacific, and Europe. Dhruva and Pavan talk about why many believe that India lacks a strategic culture, explore India's national security apparatus, examine India's grand strategy since achieving independence, and what major strategic challenges the Republic needs to face in the coming years and decades. The Pragati Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow at https://instagram.com/pragatipod. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, do write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Some suggested readings: Dhruva Jaishankar's book chapter "Indian Strategy in a Non-Strategic Age": https://www.brookings.edu/research/indian-strategy-in-a-non-strategic-age/ Nitin Pai's 2012 Subbu Forum Memorial Lecture: "K Subrahmanyam and India’s Strategic Culture": http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2012/02/k-subrahmanyam-and-india%E2%80%99s-strategic-culture/ Pranay Kotasthane's Review of Neil Padukone's book Beyond South Asia: http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2015/03/indias-grand-strategy-for-the-21st-century/ Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. Explore episodes on India's and Karnataka's budgets, and find out how city planning works in Bengaluru. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does India have a strategic culture? Does India display strategic thought and action on global affairs? There is wide-spread skepticism about India having any grand strategy, but are people mistaking form for substance? <a href="https://twitter.com/d_jaishankar" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dhruva Jaishankar</a> argues that India indeed has a vibrant strategic culture on Episode 85 of The Pragati Podcast. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international affairs, hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/experts/dhruva-jaishankar/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dhruva Jaishankar</a> is Fellow in Foreign Policy Studies at Brookings India in New Delhi and the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. He is also a Non-Resident Fellow with the Lowy Institute in Australia. His research examines India’s role in the international system and the effects of global developments on India’s politics, economics, and society, with a particular focus on India’s relations with the United States, the Indo-Pacific, and Europe. Dhruva and Pavan talk about why many believe that India lacks a strategic culture, explore India's national security apparatus, examine India's grand strategy since achieving independence, and what major strategic challenges the Republic needs to face in the coming years and decades. The Pragati Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow at <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a>. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, do write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Some suggested readings: Dhruva Jaishankar's book chapter "Indian Strategy in a Non-Strategic Age": <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/research/indian-strategy-in-a-non-strategic-age/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.brookings.edu/research/indian-strategy-in-a-non-strategic-age/</a> Nitin Pai's 2012 Subbu Forum Memorial Lecture: "K Subrahmanyam and India’s Strategic Culture": <a href="http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2012/02/k-subrahmanyam-and-india%E2%80%99s-strategic-culture/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2012/02/k-subrahmanyam-and-india%E2%80%99s-strategic-culture/</a> Pranay Kotasthane's Review of Neil Padukone's book Beyond South Asia: <a href="http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2015/03/indias-grand-strategy-for-the-21st-century/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2015/03/indias-grand-strategy-for-the-21st-century/</a> Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. Explore episodes on India's and Karnataka's budgets, and find out how city planning works in Bengaluru. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 85: India's Strategic Culture

It is time to talk about the many Indian Genomes, and the great genetic diversity of Indians, 28 years after the Human Genome Project was launched. Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj joins Pavan Srinath and guest host Dr Shambhavi Naik on Episode 61 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about all things India, genes, history and health challenges. Dr Thangaraj is a renowned scientist working at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CCMB, Hyderabad. He has published extensively on the origin of humans, on genetics and disease and how they affect the lives of Indians. If you have any questions or comments on the episode, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. You can also ask the hosts anything on twitter at twitter.com/zeusisdead and twitter.com/HamsiniH.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time to talk about the many Indian Genomes, and the great genetic diversity of Indians, 28 years after the Human Genome Project was launched. Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj joins Pavan Srinath and guest host Dr Shambhavi Naik on Episode 61 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about all things India, genes, history and health challenges. Dr Thangaraj is a renowned scientist working at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CCMB, Hyderabad. He has published extensively on the origin of humans, on genetics and disease and how they affect the lives of Indians. If you have any questions or comments on the episode, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. You can also ask the hosts anything on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/zeusisdead</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/HamsiniH" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twitter.com/HamsiniH</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 61: The Many Indian Genomes

Walmart buys Flipkart. Trump backs out of the Iran Nuke deal. Trump bats for a North Korea Nuke Deal. Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath round up the news from India and around the world. You can read the Iran nuclear deal withdrawal article by Rohan Joshi (@filter_c) (https://twitter.com/filter_c) here : https://www.thinkpragati.com/world/4490/rocking-the-qasbah/ Send in your comments, questions and brickbats to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to check out Pragati Express (http://express.thinkpragati.com), a new group blog featuring the hosts. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walmart buys Flipkart. Trump backs out of the Iran Nuke deal. Trump bats for a North Korea Nuke Deal. Hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath round up the news from India and around the world. You can read the Iran nuclear deal withdrawal article by Rohan Joshi (@filter_c) (<a href="https://twitter.com/filter_c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/filter_c</a>) here : <a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/world/4490/rocking-the-qasbah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thinkpragati.com/world/4490/rocking-the-qasbah/</a> Send in your comments, questions and brickbats to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Don't forget to check out Pragati Express (<a href="http://express.thinkpragati.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://express.thinkpragati.com</a>), a new group blog featuring the hosts. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://goo.gl/tGYdU1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/tGYdU1</a> or iOS: <a href="https://goo.gl/sZSTU5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/sZSTU5</a> You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 44: The Art of the Deal

It's been almost two years since Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States of America. What has happened to the Washington DC ecosystem since then? In Episode 59, Soren Dayton joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss what the Republicans, Democrats, businesses and think tanks have been up to since Trump. Soren has spent over a decade working in Washington DC in various roles, including two years on Capitol Hill. His views expressed on the Pragati Podcast are entirely personal. Learn more about Soren at https://sorendayton.com and his current work with Protect Democracy at https://protectdemocracy.org You can tweet to the hosts @zeusisdead and @HamsiniH. You can also send your comments and questions to podcast@thinkpragati.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been almost two years since Donald Trump was elected the President of the United States of America. What has happened to the Washington DC ecosystem since then? In Episode 59, Soren Dayton joins hosts Hamsini Hariharan and Pavan Srinath to discuss what the Republicans, Democrats, businesses and think tanks have been up to since Trump. Soren has spent over a decade working in Washington DC in various roles, including two years on Capitol Hill. His views expressed on the Pragati Podcast are entirely personal. Learn more about Soren at <a href="https://sorendayton.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://sorendayton.com</a> and his current work with Protect Democracy at <a href="https://protectdemocracy.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://protectdemocracy.org</a> You can tweet to the hosts <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@zeusisdead</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HamsiniH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@HamsiniH</a>. You can also send your comments and questions to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 59: Trump's New Washington DC

Nuclear war feels unthinkable, but how much peace does nuclear deterrence guarantee? Do nuclear programmes truly deter or compel adversaries in the real world? And can we imagine a world where 20+ countries have nuclear weapons? Vipin Narang joins Pavan Srinath on Episode 124 of The Pragati Podcast to dive into the world of nuclear weapons and strategy. He shares the evolution of our understanding of nuclear strategy from early ideas of mutually assured destruction. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Vipin Narang is an Associate Professor of Political Science at MIT and a member of MIT’s Security Studies Programme. He published his first book Nuclear Strategy in the Modern Era in 2014, and is currently working on his second book, Strategies of Nuclear Proliferation, in which he explores how states pursue nuclear weapons. He is on Twitter at @NarangVipin. Also check out: Pragati Podcast 29: Firing on the Line of Control, with Lt Gen Prakash Menon. https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/2/1/ep-29-firing-on-the-line-of-control 51: A Tale of Two Nukes: Iran. https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/19/ep-51-a-tale-of-two-nukes-iran-part-1 52: A Tale of Two Nukes: North Korea. https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/26/ep-52-a-tale-of-two-nukes-north-korea-part-2 If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. To learn more about the campaign, visit abmeribaari.in. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipod  Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragati Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn , Spotify , Castbox , Google Podcasts , YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuclear war feels unthinkable, but how much peace does nuclear deterrence guarantee? Do nuclear programmes truly deter or compel adversaries in the real world? And can we imagine a world where 20+ countries have nuclear weapons? Vipin Narang joins Pavan Srinath on Episode 124 of The Pragati Podcast to dive into the world of nuclear weapons and strategy. He shares the evolution of our understanding of nuclear strategy from early ideas of mutually assured destruction. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. <a href="https://polisci.mit.edu/people/vipin-narang" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vipin Narang</a> is an Associate Professor of Political Science at MIT and a member of MIT’s Security Studies Programme. He published his first book <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Nuclear-Strategy-Modern-Era-International/dp/0691159831" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nuclear Strategy in the Modern Era</a> in 2014, and is currently working on his second book, Strategies of Nuclear Proliferation, in which he explores how states pursue nuclear weapons. He is on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/NarangVipin" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@NarangVipin</a>. Also check out: Pragati Podcast 29: Firing on the Line of Control, with Lt Gen Prakash Menon. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/2/1/ep-29-firing-on-the-line-of-control" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/2/1/ep-29-firing-on-the-line-of-control</a> 51: A Tale of Two Nukes: Iran. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/19/ep-51-a-tale-of-two-nukes-iran-part-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/19/ep-51-a-tale-of-two-nukes-iran-part-1</a> 52: A Tale of Two Nukes: North Korea. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/26/ep-52-a-tale-of-two-nukes-north-korea-part-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/26/ep-52-a-tale-of-two-nukes-north-korea-part-2</a> If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. To learn more about the campaign, visit <a href="http://abmeribaari.in/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abmeribaari.in</a>. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> , <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a> , <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> , <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 124: Nuclear War, Deterrence and Peace.

What has been happening in Pakistan after Imran Khan became the Prime Minister? Why do some people want General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure as the army chief to come to an end? Dr Christine Fair gives us a tour of Pakistani politics, geopolitics and skulduggery like no one else can, on Episode 120 of The Pragati Podcast The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk-show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Dr C. Christine Fair is a Provost's Distinguished Associate Professor in the Peace and Security Studies Program, within Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. She previously served as a senior political scientist with the RAND Corporation, a political officer with the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul, and has researched and written extensively on political and military affairs in South Asia. Her most recent book is In Their Own Words: Understanding Lashkar-e-Tayyaba. You can also listen to her talk about the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba in Hindi/Urdu on the Puliyabaazi Podcast. If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipod  Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragati Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn , Spotify , Castbox , Google Podcasts , YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has been happening in Pakistan after Imran Khan became the Prime Minister? Why do some people want General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure as the army chief to come to an end? Dr Christine Fair gives us a tour of Pakistani politics, geopolitics and skulduggery like no one else can, on Episode 120 of The Pragati Podcast The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk-show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/cchristinefair" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr C. Christine Fair</a> is a <a href="https://blog.provost.georgetown.edu/provosts-distinguished-associate-professors-for-2017/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Provost's Distinguished Associate Professor</a> in the <a href="https://css.georgetown.edu/academics/ssp/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Peace and Security Studies Program</a>, within Georgetown University's <a href="https://sfs.georgetown.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service</a>. She previously served as a senior political scientist with the RAND Corporation, a political officer with the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan in Kabul, and has researched and written extensively on political and military affairs in South Asia. Her most recent book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Their-Words-Understanding-Lashkar-Tayyaba/dp/1849045720" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">In Their Own Words: Understanding Lashkar-e-Tayyaba</a>. You can also listen to her talk about the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba in Hindi/Urdu on the Puliyabaazi Podcast. If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> , <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a> , <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> , <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep.120: Pakistan in 2019

The Government of India is trying to create the first ever law to protect your personal data and information. The Justice Srikrishna Committee has come out with a draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. So what's it the data protection bill all about? Will it safeguard our privacy or create a monstrous government apparatus? Manasa Venkataraman(https://twitter.com/nasac) and Ajay Patri(https://twitter.com/ajaybpatri), researchers at the Takshashila Institution(https://twitter.com/TakshashilaInst), offer a first look at the new draft bill, and share their initial analysis. Episode 55 follows from the last two episodes with Rahul Matthan(https://twitter.com/matthan), on the evolution of privacy, and policy developments in modern India. Have any questions or comments? Write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Visit Pragati for more views from Manasa, Ajay and other experts on data protection and privacy(https://www.thinkpragati.com/think/brainstorm/3936/the-unique-challenge-of-a-data-protection-law/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government of India is trying to create the first ever law to protect your personal data and information. The Justice Srikrishna Committee has come out with a draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018. So what's it the data protection bill all about? Will it safeguard our privacy or create a monstrous government apparatus? Manasa Venkataraman(<a href="https://twitter.com/nasac" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nasac</a>) and Ajay Patri(<a href="https://twitter.com/ajaybpatri" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ajaybpatri</a>), researchers at the Takshashila Institution(<a href="https://twitter.com/TakshashilaInst" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TakshashilaInst</a>), offer a first look at the new draft bill, and share their initial analysis. Episode 55 follows from the last two episodes with Rahul Matthan(<a href="https://twitter.com/matthan" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/matthan</a>), on the evolution of privacy, and policy developments in modern India. Have any questions or comments? Write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Visit Pragati for more views from Manasa, Ajay and other experts on data protection and privacy(<a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/think/brainstorm/3936/the-unique-challenge-of-a-data-protection-law/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thinkpragati.com/think/brainstorm/3936/the-unique-challenge-of-a-data-protection-law/</a>)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 55: I'm not a Data Subject, but a Data Principal!

We hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast.The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath.Mr. Anil Swarup is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of Not Just a Civil Servant, where he chronicles his 38 years working for Governments of India and Uttar Pradesh.In his career, Mr. Swarup has handled India's Coal auctions in the aftermath of the Coal Scam. He has served as Secretary, School Education, and while working in the Labour Ministry, helped conceive and launch the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, a government-funded health insurance scheme for poor workers and their families.Not Just a Civil Servant is available in hardcover and on Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790New Podcast Alert! Hamsini Hariharan, long-time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the podcast here: http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchyFollow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipodFollow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragatiFollow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragatiSubscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn, Spotify, Castbox, Google Podcasts, AudioBoom, YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/androidor iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast.The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>.Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/swarup58" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anil Swarup</a> is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Not Just a Civil Servant</a>, where he chronicles his 38 years working for Governments of India and Uttar Pradesh.In his career, Mr. Swarup has handled India's Coal auctions in the aftermath of the Coal Scam. He has served as Secretary, School Education, and while working in the Labour Ministry, helped conceive and launch the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, a government-funded health insurance scheme for poor workers and their families.Not Just a Civil Servant is available in hardcover and on Amazon Kindle: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790</a>New Podcast Alert! Hamsini Hariharan, long-time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the podcast here: <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy</a>Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a>Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-pragati-podcast/1/FnNydIp,yaI_" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/the-pragati-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">AudioBoom</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a>You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rebroadcast Ep. 90: Not Just A Civil Servant

It has been 10 years since the 2008 Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai. Ten terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba killed over 174 people in South Mumbai, and committed the one of the worst acts of terror on Indian soil. Dheeraj PC, a doctoral student in Intelligence Studies at the University of Leicester, helps us go deep into the attacks and their aftermath. Dheeraj analyses the events of 26/11, the strategy of the terrorists and their commanders in Pakistan, and the Indian response to contain and counter the attack. Dheeraj goes beyond simplistic ideas of how India "failed" or how Pakistan "succeeded", and busts many commonly held myths. This is also the last episode of the Pragati Podcast to be hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. You can continue to follow her work via twitter, where she is reachable at @HamsiniH. Pavan Srinath will return with The Pragati Podcast next week, with more public policy, economics and international relations. If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been 10 years since the 2008 Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai. Ten terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba killed over 174 people in South Mumbai, and committed the one of the worst acts of terror on Indian soil. Dheeraj PC, a doctoral student in Intelligence Studies at the University of Leicester, helps us go deep into the attacks and their aftermath. Dheeraj analyses the events of 26/11, the strategy of the terrorists and their commanders in Pakistan, and the Indian response to contain and counter the attack. Dheeraj goes beyond simplistic ideas of how India "failed" or how Pakistan "succeeded", and busts many commonly held myths. This is also the last episode of the Pragati Podcast to be hosted by Hamsini Hariharan. You can continue to follow her work via twitter, where she is reachable at @HamsiniH. Pavan Srinath will return with The Pragati Podcast next week, with more public policy, economics and international relations. If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 71: 10 Years Later: The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks

Does China really have a grand strategy to take over the world? Is Chinese media nothing more than a mouthpiece of the Chinese government? And has China side-stepped an overpopulation problem with good public policy? China expert Manoj Kewalramani joins host Pavan Srinath again in Episode 67 to dispel more myths about China. Manoj is an Adjunct Fellow for China Studies at the Takshashila Institution, and has spent over 11 years as a journalist in China and India. Manoj also pens a weekly newsletter Eye on China available at www.thinkpragati.com. Which of these myths are actually true? Myth #5: The Chinese media is a mouthpiece of the Chinese government. Myth #6: The Chinese copy very well but do not innovate. Myth #7: China successfully controlled its overpopulation problem and achieved more as a country because of it. Myth #8: China has a grand strategy to take over the world. In case you missed it, check out episode 66 of the Pragati Podcast where Manoj busts four other myths about China. Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does China really have a grand strategy to take over the world? Is Chinese media nothing more than a mouthpiece of the Chinese government? And has China side-stepped an overpopulation problem with good public policy? China expert <a href="https://twitter.com/theChinaDude" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manoj Kewalramani</a> joins host <a href="https://twitter.com/Zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a> again in Episode 67 to dispel more myths about China. Manoj is an Adjunct Fellow for China Studies at the Takshashila Institution, and has spent over 11 years as a journalist in China and India. Manoj also pens a weekly newsletter <a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/category/world/china/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eye on China</a> available at <a href="http://www.thinkpragati.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thinkpragati.com</a>. Which of these myths are actually true? Myth #5: The Chinese media is a mouthpiece of the Chinese government. Myth #6: The Chinese copy very well but do not innovate. Myth #7: China successfully controlled its overpopulation problem and achieved more as a country because of it. Myth #8: China has a grand strategy to take over the world. In case you missed it, check out episode 66 of the Pragati Podcast where Manoj busts four other myths about China. Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 67: No, China Isn't Taking Over the World

2019 is an important year for Afghanistan, with national elections scheduled for July. At the same time, the people and the State of Afghanistan continues to face grave threats to their national security, and the Taliban continue to remain relevant. Afghanistan regained a lost spotlight in 2001 with the 9/11 attacks and the US War on Terror, but what was Afghanistan like in the 1980s and 90s? Who were the Taliban and how did they rise to power? How did India remain engaged with Afghanistan's legitimate government and the Northern Alliance when most of the world looked away? Anand Arni and Pranay Kotasthane join host Pavan Srinath on Episode 86 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about Afghanistan before 9/11. Mr Arni is a Distinguished Fellow and Advisor at the Takshashila Institution, and retired as Special Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. He served for over 37 years in the Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW), India’s external intelligence agency. He was a part of the hostage rescue team during the Flight IC814 hijacking crisis. Pranay is Fellow and Head of the Geostrategy Programme at the Takshashila Institution. The Pragati Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow at https://instagram.com/pragatipod. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, do write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2019 is an important year for Afghanistan, with national elections scheduled for July. At the same time, the people and the State of Afghanistan continues to face grave threats to their national security, and the Taliban continue to remain relevant. Afghanistan regained a lost spotlight in 2001 with the 9/11 attacks and the US War on Terror, but what was Afghanistan like in the 1980s and 90s? Who were the Taliban and how did they rise to power? How did India remain engaged with Afghanistan's legitimate government and the Northern Alliance when most of the world looked away? Anand Arni and Pranay Kotasthane join host Pavan Srinath on Episode 86 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about Afghanistan before 9/11. Mr Arni is a Distinguished Fellow and Advisor at the Takshashila Institution, and retired as Special Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. He served for over 37 years in the Research and Analysis Wing (R&amp;AW), India’s external intelligence agency. He was a part of the hostage rescue team during the Flight IC814 hijacking crisis. Pranay is Fellow and Head of the Geostrategy Programme at the Takshashila Institution. The Pragati Podcast is now on Instagram! Follow at <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a>. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, do write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 86: Afghanistan before 9/11

How should we think of the relationship between governments and businesses? Can the private sector engage with governments in a way that doesn't involve corruption, cronyism and more? Is 'Lobbying' a bad word? Rahul Sharma speaks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 79 of The Pragati Podcast on how corporate-government relations are evolving in India. Rahul Sharma(https://www.apcoworldwide.com/about-us/our-people/bios/rahul-sharma) is one of India's top public affairs professionals, and Managing Director at APCO Worldwide. He was previously the Deputy Secretary General at FICCI, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He is a Founding Member and former President of PAFI, the Public Affairs Forum of India. He also teaches strategic media engagement at the Takshashila Institution's Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy. Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/ Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. This week on Episode 6, Ganesh Chakravarthi talks about Artificial Intelligence, and how it is transforming Bengaluru and the world. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should we think of the relationship between governments and businesses? Can the private sector engage with governments in a way that doesn't involve corruption, cronyism and more? Is 'Lobbying' a bad word? Rahul Sharma speaks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 79 of The Pragati Podcast on how corporate-government relations are evolving in India. Rahul Sharma(<a href="https://www.apcoworldwide.com/about-us/our-people/bios/rahul-sharma" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.apcoworldwide.com/about-us/our-people/bios/rahul-sharma</a>) is one of India's top public affairs professionals, and Managing Director at APCO Worldwide. He was previously the Deputy Secretary General at FICCI, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. He is a Founding Member and former President of PAFI, the Public Affairs Forum of India. He also teaches strategic media engagement at the Takshashila Institution's Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy. Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a> Kannada barutta? Check out the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast, co-hosted by Pavan Srinath. This week on Episode 6, Ganesh Chakravarthi talks about Artificial Intelligence, and how it is transforming Bengaluru and the world. ಬನ್ನಿ ಹರಟೆ ಹೊಡಿಯೋಣ! <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 79: Corporate-Government Relations in India.

We hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Mr. Anil Swarup is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of Not Just a Civil Servant, where he chronicles his 38 years working for Governments of India and Uttar Pradesh. In his career, Mr. Swarup has handled India's Coal auctions in the aftermath of the Coal Scam. He has served as Secretary, School Education, and while working in the Labour Ministry, helped conceive and launch the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, a government-funded health insurance scheme for poor workers and their families. Not Just a Civil Servant is available in hardcover and on Amazon Kindle: https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790 New Podcast Alert! Hamsini Hariharan, long-time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the podcast here: http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipod  Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragati Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn, Spotify, Castbox, Google Podcasts, AudioBoom, YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear about the all-powerful District Collector or Deputy Commissioner in every district in India, but what do they really do? How was the Government of India's first successful health insurance scheme launched? What is the relationship between civil servants and politicians? Anil Swarup talks about his stellar career as an IAS Officer on Episode 90 of The Pragati Podcast. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/swarup58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anil Swarup</a> is a former Secretary, Government of India, a retired IAS officer and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Not Just a Civil Servant</a>, where he chronicles his 38 years working for Governments of India and Uttar Pradesh. In his career, Mr. Swarup has handled India's Coal auctions in the aftermath of the Coal Scam. He has served as Secretary, School Education, and while working in the Labour Ministry, helped conceive and launch the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana, a government-funded health insurance scheme for poor workers and their families. Not Just a Civil Servant is available in hardcover and on Amazon Kindle: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.in/JUST-CIVIL-SERVANT-Anil-Swarup/dp/8178064790</a> New Podcast Alert! Hamsini Hariharan, long-time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the podcast here: <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy</a> Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-pragati-podcast/1/FnNydIp,yaI_" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/the-pragati-podcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AudioBoom</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a> You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 90: Not Just A Civil Servant

Most Indians know more about USA and Europe than our northern neighbour China. This two-part series on The Pragati Podcast will bust myths about China and the Chinese government. China expert Manoj Kewalramani joins host Pavan Srinath in Episode 66 to dispel commonly held beliefs about the People's Republic of China. Manoj is an Adjunct Fellow for China Studies at the Takshashila Institution, and has spent over 11 years as a journalist in China and India. Manoj also pens a weekly newsletter Eye on China available at www.thinkpragati.com. Do you know of people who believe in any of these myths about China? Myth #1: China is a country of One people, One language and One party. Myth #2: China has a Communist government. Myth #3: The government owns everything in China. Myth #4: China has a strong, efficient &amp; meritocratic government that moves in unison to reach goals they set out for themselves. Listen to Manoj bust 4 more myths about China in the next Episode of The Pragati Podcast, including: Does China have a grand strategy to take over the world? Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most Indians know more about USA and Europe than our northern neighbour China. This two-part series on The Pragati Podcast will bust myths about China and the Chinese government. China expert <a href="https://twitter.com/thechinadude" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manoj Kewalramani</a> joins host <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a> in Episode 66 to dispel commonly held beliefs about the People's Republic of China. Manoj is an Adjunct Fellow for China Studies at the Takshashila Institution, and has spent over 11 years as a journalist in China and India. Manoj also pens a weekly newsletter <a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/category/world/china/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Eye on China</a> available at <a href="http://www.thinkpragati.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thinkpragati.com</a>. Do you know of people who believe in any of these myths about China? Myth #1: China is a country of One people, One language and One party. Myth #2: China has a Communist government. Myth #3: The government owns everything in China. Myth #4: China has a strong, efficient &amp; meritocratic government that moves in unison to reach goals they set out for themselves. Listen to Manoj bust 4 more myths about China in the next Episode of The Pragati Podcast, including: Does China have a grand strategy to take over the world? Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thinkpragati/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 66: Myths about China

A nation-wide NRC is an unknown beast of unknown dimensions. Real world examples of the NRC come from Assam, where close to 19 lakh residents of the state were left out of the NRC list brought out in August 2019. How do you prove your citizenship in India, where most people do not have basic personal documents? Journalist Rohini Mohan  joins Pavan Srinath to discuss Assam's unique history, how the NRC was rolled out in Assam, and what a nation-wide NRC might look like. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Rohini Mohan is a journalist and author, who has been reporting extensively from Assam over the last few years, covering the NRC, foreigners' tribunals, and the struggles of stateless residents of India. Recommending reading and listening: Rohini Mohan: Inside India's Sham Trials For Citizenship. https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/3k33qy/worse-than-a-death-sentence-inside-indias-sham-trials-that-could-strip-millions-of-citizenship Rohini Mohan: Inside the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam. https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/08/05/what-s-going-on-is-really-unfair-inside-the-foreigners-tribunals-in-assam_a_23496313/ Pragati Podcast #119: Refugees in the 21st Century. https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8293/refugees-in-the-21st-century/ If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipod  Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragati Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn , Spotify , Castbox , Google Podcasts , YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nation-wide NRC is an unknown beast of unknown dimensions. Real world examples of the NRC come from Assam, where close to 19 lakh residents of the state were left out of the NRC list brought out in August 2019. How do you prove your citizenship in India, where most people do not have basic personal documents? Journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/rohini_mohan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rohini Mohan</a>  joins Pavan Srinath to discuss Assam's unique history, how the NRC was rolled out in Assam, and what a nation-wide NRC might look like. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. Rohini Mohan is a journalist and author, who has been reporting extensively from Assam over the last few years, covering the NRC, foreigners' tribunals, and the struggles of stateless residents of India. Recommending reading and listening: Rohini Mohan: Inside India's Sham Trials For Citizenship. <a href="https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/3k33qy/worse-than-a-death-sentence-inside-indias-sham-trials-that-could-strip-millions-of-citizenship" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/3k33qy/worse-than-a-death-sentence-inside-indias-sham-trials-that-could-strip-millions-of-citizenship</a> Rohini Mohan: Inside the Foreigners Tribunals in Assam. <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/08/05/what-s-going-on-is-really-unfair-inside-the-foreigners-tribunals-in-assam_a_23496313/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2018/08/05/what-s-going-on-is-really-unfair-inside-the-foreigners-tribunals-in-assam_a_23496313/</a> Pragati Podcast #119: Refugees in the 21st Century. <a href="https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8293/refugees-in-the-21st-century/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thinkpragati.com/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/8293/refugees-in-the-21st-century/</a> If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> , <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a> , <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> , <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 125: Learning From The Assam NRC

The States Reorganisation Act came into effect 63 years ago to this day, on November 1, 1956. India's states as we know them started taking their shape then. Many states like Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal and others celebrate this as a State Formation Day or a 'Rajyotsava' Day. How have Indian states fared since they were formed, and how should they think of themselves in the coming decades? Can state governments in India rise to meet the expectations of its residents? Can state residents demand more from their elected state leaders? Pranay Kotasthane returns to The Pragati Podcast to talk about the future of Indian states. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk-show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. Pranay Kotasthane is the Head of Policy Research at the Takshashila Institution and hosts the Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast. Do also listen to: Episode 102 of The Pragati Podcast: Fiscal Federalism in India. https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/7/4/ep-102-fiscal-federalism-in-india And if you know Kannada, listen to the latest episode of the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast. Episode 42: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮುಂದಿನ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ. Karnataka: The Path Ahead. https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2019/10/31/ep-42-karnataka-the-path-ahead If you have any questions or comments, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/pragatipod  Follow Pragati on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinkpragati  Follow Pragati on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thinkpragati Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on iTunes, Saavn , Spotify , Castbox , Google Podcasts , YouTube or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The States Reorganisation Act came into effect 63 years ago to this day, on November 1, 1956. India's states as we know them started taking their shape then. Many states like Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal and others celebrate this as a State Formation Day or a 'Rajyotsava' Day. How have Indian states fared since they were formed, and how should they think of themselves in the coming decades? Can state governments in India rise to meet the expectations of its residents? Can state residents demand more from their elected state leaders? Pranay Kotasthane returns to The Pragati Podcast to talk about the future of Indian states. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talk-show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. Pranay Kotasthane is the Head of Policy Research at the Takshashila Institution and hosts the <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/puliyabaazi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Puliyabaazi Hindi Podcast</a>. Do also listen to: Episode 102 of The Pragati Podcast: Fiscal Federalism in India. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/7/4/ep-102-fiscal-federalism-in-india" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/7/4/ep-102-fiscal-federalism-in-india</a> And if you know Kannada, listen to the latest episode of the Thale-Harate Kannada Podcast. Episode 42: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಮುಂದಿನ ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ. Karnataka: The Path Ahead. <a href="https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2019/10/31/ep-42-karnataka-the-path-ahead" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivmpodcasts.com/harate-kannada-podcast-episode-list/2019/10/31/ep-42-karnataka-the-path-ahead</a> If you have any questions or comments, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe &amp; listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Saavn</a> , <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> , <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Castbox</a> , <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a> , <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&amp;list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 117: The Future of Indian States

As we enter 2019, Indians have close to 1.2 billion phone connections, and close to half a billion smartphones with 3G and 4G connections. India got here by leap-frogging over wired telephones to cellphones, and over computers directly to smartphones. Rahul Matthan returns to the Pragati Podcast to talk about what made India's telecom revolution happen. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by Pavan Srinath. In this episode, Rahul and Pavan discuss how India liberalised its telecom policies step by step, allowing the sector to grow, allowing competition to thrive, and enabling millions and now close to a billion Indians to get access to cellphones and get connected with the rest of India and the world. They also discuss what policy imperatives drive telecom regulations, TRAI as a regulator, and what India's policy challenges are beyond 2019. Rahul Matthan is lawyer and Partner at Trilegal who has specialised in technology, media and telecom law in India. He has been a regular guest on the Pragati Podcast, previously appearing on Episodes 53, 54 and 64 among others, to talk about the the evolution of privacy in India and the world, and helped us unpack the Supreme Court's judgments on Aadhaar in 2018. Rahul is the author of Privacy 1.0 to 3.0: Unlocking our Data-Driven Future. Rahul has also contributed a chapter on telecom regulation in an upcoming book: Regulation in India: Design, Capacity, Performance edited by Devesh Kapur and Madhav Khosla. New Podcast Alert! Hamsini Hariharan, long time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the first episode here: http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter 2019, Indians have close to 1.2 billion phone connections, and close to half a billion smartphones with 3G and 4G connections. India got here by leap-frogging over wired telephones to cellphones, and over computers directly to smartphones. <a href="https://twitter.com/matthan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rahul Matthan</a> returns to the Pragati Podcast to talk about what made India's telecom revolution happen. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly show on public policy, economics and international relations hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pavan Srinath</a>. In this episode, Rahul and Pavan discuss how India liberalised its telecom policies step by step, allowing the sector to grow, allowing competition to thrive, and enabling millions and now close to a billion Indians to get access to cellphones and get connected with the rest of India and the world. They also discuss what policy imperatives drive telecom regulations, TRAI as a regulator, and what India's policy challenges are beyond 2019. <a href="https://twitter.com/matthan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rahul Matthan</a> is lawyer and Partner at Trilegal who has specialised in technology, media and telecom law in India. He has been a regular guest on the Pragati Podcast, previously appearing on Episodes <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/31/ep-53-privacy-10-to-30" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">53,</a> <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/31/ep-54-privacy-for-21st-century-india" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">54</a> and <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/10/4/ep-64-the-aadhaar-judgments-explained" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">64</a> among others, to talk about the the <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/7/31/ep-54-privacy-for-21st-century-india" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">evolution of privacy</a> in India and the world, and helped us unpack the <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2018/10/4/ep-64-the-aadhaar-judgments-explained" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Supreme Court's judgments on Aadhaar</a> in 2018. Rahul is the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/9352779886/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Privacy 1.0 to 3.0: Unlocking our Data-Driven Future</a>. Rahul has also contributed a chapter on telecom regulation in an upcoming book: <a href="https://www.bloomsburyprofessional.com/uk/regulation-in-india-design-capacity-performance-9781509927562/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Regulation in India: Design, Capacity, Performance</a> edited by Devesh Kapur and Madhav Khosla. New Podcast Alert! <a href="https://twitter.com/omeriHamsini" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hamsini Hariharan</a>, long time co-host of The Pragati Podcast has now started a new foreign policy podcast called States of Anarchy on the IVM Podcast Network. Available on all your favourite podcast apps. Listen to the first episode here: <a href="http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://ivmpodcasts.com/states-of-anarchy</a> You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ivm.today/ios</a> You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ep. 88: India's Telecom Revolution

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