Events
Events
Conversations, discussions and convenings hosted by the Takshashila Institution.
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Past Events
The 45th GCPP Academic Conference: The Changing World Order
The two-day Academic Conference for Takshashila’s 45th GCPP cohort explored the theme The Changing World Order, examining how shifts in global power, trade and technology are reshaping India’s policy choices. The conference featured four tracks: Geopolitics, Geoeconomics, Emerging Technology and Domestic Reforms.
Read more →Bioeconomy Roundtable | Bridging the Funding and Skills Gap
The Takshashila Institution hosted a closed-door Bioeconomy Roundtable discussion at its office, focusing on critical roadblocks in capital and talent within the bioeconomy ecosystem. The roundtable brought together venture capitalists, biotechnology startup founders, industry experts, and professionals from regulatory affairs & public policy teams to address these roadblocks.
Read more →Special Invited Talk | GEOAI and Geospatial Intelligence
Dr. Y. Nithiyanandam delivered a special invited talk for an MHA organisation on GEOAI and geospatial intelligence, exploring the applications of geospatial technologies and intelligence in understanding and analysing spatial information.
Read more →Public Policy Workshop at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram
The Takshashila Institution conducted a three-day public policy workshop for 80+ trainees of the Indian Revenue Services (Customs and Indirect Taxes) at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram, from September 7–9, 2026.
Read more →From Satellites to Strategy: Tracking Geopolitics in the West Asia War
A session at CHRIST University explored how satellite data, open-source information, geospatial analysis and AI-assisted monitoring can be used to track developments in West Asia and understand their implications for India.
Read more →Roundtable | Open Source Community Gathering: Building Geospatial Capacity for Assam
Takshashila Institution hosted an Open Source Community Gathering with a team from the Government of Assam, focusing on geospatial technologies, policy, capacity building, digital learning, and emerging applications of AI in governance.
Read more →Second NAS-LEP Hackathon on Scam, Spam and Synthetic Manipulation
The second hackathon under the Network for Advanced Study of Law Enforcement and Policing (NAS-LEP) convened participants to explore policy alternatives to mitigate digital harms such as scams, spam, and synthetic manipulation.
Read more →Geography Around You: Introducing Geospatial Technology to Young Learners
The Takshashila Institution conducted an outreach session at Thapovan School, Bengaluru, introducing students to geospatial science and technology through maps, satellites, remote sensing, artificial intelligence, location intelligence and emerging Indian initiatives such as DIGIPIN.
Read more →Roundtable | Building Capability in Deep-Space
Dr. Swati Mohan of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was in conversation at the Takshashila Institution, co-hosted with the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, on the science of autonomous space exploration and the evolving New Space economy.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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”
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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”
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
Read more →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.
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