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Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.

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Our fourth scholar in the series is Asad Tariq, who is a doctoral candidate in Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi. His research focuses on the political economy of development, with a particular interest in religion, politics ... more

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Our third scholar in the series is Chetana Sabnis, who is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Her research focuses on how states regulate intimate relationships and construct hierarchies of familial belongi... more

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Our second scholar in the series is Sunny Rai, who is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Computer and Information Science University of Pennsylvania. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from University of Delhi.

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Our first scholar in the series is Kartik Srivastava, who is a PhD candidate at the Kennedy School at Harvard University. Before this, he received his bachelor's degree from Yale University, where he majored in Economics and Engineering Sciences.

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Recent Guests

Asad Tariq
Doctoral candidate in economics at the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
Episode: Asad Tariq on Electoral Redistricting and Public Goods Provision in India
Chetana Sabnis
Doctoral candidate at the Department of Political Science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Chetana Sabnis on The Intimacy Contract and the Indian State
Sunny Rai
Post-doctoral fellow at the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Sunny Rai on Using Large Language Models to Understand the Depiction of Shame and Pride in Bollywood versus Hollywood
Kartik Srivastava
PhD candidate at the Kennedy School, Harvard University, specializing in development economics, labor economics and political economy.
Harvard University
Episode: Kartik Srivastava on Referral-Based Hiring, Caste Networks, and Breaking Barriers in India's Labor Markets
Narayani Basu
Historian and author of the biography 'A Man for All Seasons: The Life of K. M. Panikkar'
Episode: Narayani Basu on K. M. Panikkar: India's Impossible Man
Yamini Aiyar
Visiting senior fellow at the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia at Brown University and author of the book "Lessons in State Capacity from Delhi's Schools."
Episode: Yamini Aiyar Schools Us on Education Policy in India
Rathin Roy
Distinguished fellow at the Kautilya School of Public Policy, former chief economist of the 13th Finance Commission.
Kautilya School of Public Policy
Episode: Rathin Roy on How India Slices the Fiscal Pie
Chitrakshi Jain
Legal scholar and co-author of Tareekh pe Justice
Episode: Chitrakshi Jain and Prashant Reddy T. on the Dysfunction in India's District Courts
Prashant Reddy T
Legal scholar and co-author of Tareekh pe Justice
Episode: Chitrakshi Jain and Prashant Reddy T. on the Dysfunction in India's District Courts

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Shruti Rajagopalan
Economist and researcher focusing on public policy and ideas to propel India forward.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings
  • Passionate Guests and Host

    This is a great source of quality information about India. I am thoroughly impressed by the knowledge and passion exhibited and the sincerity of their ideas Thank You. These learned guests seem to care a lot about unemployed youth in India and are cautioning us to avoid a demographic curse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SomaTekumalla
    United Statesa year ago
  • Shruti is exceptional

    Almost every episode is fascinating and enlightening. Thanks for sharing and teaching.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    totally disappointed 123
    United States2 years ago
  • Solid and interesting discussions.

    (Importantly, very little crap like minute-long songs, "let's take a break", minute-long roadmaps of the podcast, as is the case with too many other podcasts like Brookings Cafeteria.)

    Podchaser
    5
    John
    3 years ago
  • Recording of Khushdeep is very poor.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Vijay Modi
    3 years ago
  • Dont miss these episodes

    Shruthi’s knowledge is impeccable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ksnsimha
    Australia5 years ago

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Asad Tariq on Electoral Redistricting and Public Goods Provision in India
Q: How does the current delimitation exercise affect the Muslim community, especially in recent states?
Recent delimitation processes appear to be less impartial and may disadvantage Muslim populations by reducing their political power, which could further impact public goods provisioning negatively.
Asad Tariq on Electoral Redistricting and Public Goods Provision in India
Q: What is the exact mechanism linking the delimitation exercise to minority concentrations?
The delimitation rearranged village boundaries leading to shifts in political preferences towards those reflecting Muslim community needs, impacting public goods provision accordingly.
Asad Tariq on Electoral Redistricting and Public Goods Provision in India
Q: Can you tell us more about your research paper?
My research focuses on how electoral redistricting impacts public service delivery, specifically looking at how when Muslim populations become concentrated in constituencies, public schooling provisions for them are positively affected.
Chetana Sabnis on The Intimacy Contract and the Indian State
Q: How do Indian courts define family in the context of intimate relationships?
Indian courts often favor traditional relationships that align with their preferred definition of marriage, impacting recognition and rights for women in extramarital relationships.
Chetana Sabnis on The Intimacy Contract and the Indian State
Q: What does your research focus on regarding the regulation of intimate relationships?
I focus on how states regulate intimate relationships and determine which relationships qualify as family, using case studies from Indian courts.

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What is Ideas of India about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A platform for engaging discussions led by an economist, focusing on diverse topics shaping India's future. Conversations typically feature esteemed guests from academia, public policy, and various fields, delving into pressing social, economic, and historical issues while offering fresh insights into India's cultural landscape. Unique perspectives on traditional and modern challenges address themes like labor market dynamics, education reform, and judiciary dysfunction, making the content particularly relevant for those interested in India's evolving policy landscape and social fabrics. The depth of thought and variety of expert voices creates a rich environment for listeners wishing to enhance their understanding of contemporary issues in... more

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2. Chetana Sabnis
3. Sunny Rai
4. Kartik Srivastava
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