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Purva Paksha | Should India Ban Social Media for Children?

The discussion was structured in the Purva-Paksha format that emphasises presenting the opposing viewpoint before advancing one’s own argument. The tradition is rooted in the ancient Indian method of analytical reasoning. Nitin Pai argued in favour of the proposition, while Anupam Manur presented the opposing perspective. Moderated by Vanshika Saraf, the aim of the dialogue was not to win the debate but to understand the issue with greater clarity and depth.

Mar 28, 2026
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Takshashila Network for Advanced Studies Conference 2026

The Takshashila Network for Advanced Studies (TNAS) Conference 2026 convened a diverse community of fellows, experts, and practitioners in Bengaluru for three days of intensive dialogue on India’s most pressing national security challenges.

Mar 4, 2026
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Takshashila hosts discussion on India-China relations at Munich Security Conference

Takshashila Institution and the Centre on Contemporary China and the World (CCCW) and co-hosted a Munich Security Conference side event, “Reevaluating the India-China Relationship in a New Geopolitical Landscape”

Feb 12, 2026
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Takshashila signs an MoU with the North Eastern Centre of Excellence on Land Governance

The Takshashila Institution signed an MoU with the North Eastern Centre of Excellence on Land Governance (NE-CoELG), Guwahati on 5th February, 2026.

Feb 5, 2026
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Democratic Decentralisation at the Crossroads in India

Narayan Ramachandran was in conversation with T R Raghunandan, former Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, on Democratic Decentralisation at the Crossroads in India.

Jan 22, 2026
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Book Discussion | The Groundbreaker by Kanwal Rekhi

The Takshashila Institution hosted an engaging conversation with Kanwal Rekhi on his autobiographical book The Groundbreaker, joined by Nitin Pai, Director at Takshashila.

Jan 17, 2026
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Law Enforcement & Policing Fellowship (LEPF) Academic Conference 2025

Takshashila and the Indian Police Foundation hosts Law Enforcement & Policing Fellowship (LEPF) Academic Conference 2025 from November 21 to 23, 2025, at The Chancery Pavilion, Bengaluru.

Nov 21, 2025
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The Takshashila Institution hosted a conversation with Bruno Macaes

The Takshashila Institution hosted a conversation with Bruno Macaes, author of the book “World Builders - Technology and the New Geopolitics”

Oct 30, 2025
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Book Lounge | A Sixth of Humanity

Pranay Kotasthane was in conversation with authors, Devesh Kapur and Arvind Subramanian, of the book - A Sixth of Humanity - Independent India’s Development Odyssey.

Oct 27, 2025
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Book Lounge | China: Indian perspectives on China’s politics, economy, and foreign relations

This discussion not only captured China’s complexities at this unique moment in world history but also offered a perspective that will stand the test of time.

Oct 10, 2025
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Purva Paksha | Sama, Dana, Danda, Bheda: Friends, Rivals, or Just Trading Partners?

This debate explored that choice through the ancient philosophical and logical Indian discipline of Purva Paksha.

Sep 12, 2025
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