In this VIF Podcast, Dr Gulshan Rai, Distinguished Fellow, VIF and Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate at the VIF discuss the various features of the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, including the categorisation of personal data and rules of its use and storage as per the Indian framework for data privacy and protection.

Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 | Dr Gulshan Rai

India became a permanent member of SCO in 2017. Since joining, New Delhi has made a substantial contribution to this organisation by raising certain critical concerns relating to connectivity, transportation, regional security, and economic growth and development. The Islamic Republic of Iran joined the SCO as a permanent member during the most recent SCO summit, making it the largest regional organisation in terms of area and GDP. For 2022–2023, India will be the SCO's chair. In this episode of VIF podcast, India's SCO presidency and its implications for India-Central Asia connectivity initiatives will be highlighted by Amb. D. P. Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow VIF, and Dr. Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Senior Research Associate, VIF.

India’s SCO Presidency and its implications for India-Central Asia connectivity

In this VIF podcast, PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow and Heena Samant, Research Assistant at VIF discuss COP 27 and its outcomes. The episode is conversational and flags both the positive as well as negative outcomes of COP 27 which took place from 6th to 20th of November 2022. This episode also reflects on India's position at COP 27 and ends with different perspectives on the future of climate change negotiations.

COP 27 and its  Outcomes |  PK Khup Hangzo

The G20 made up of the 20 leading economies of the world is the foremost international forum for discussion and resolution of international economic issues. The G20 consists of the Finance track, the Sherpa track and the many engagement groups.  India’s presidency of the G20 is ongoing and as a result there is keen interest in understanding the G20 processes. This podcast focuses on the Finance track of the G20. It traces the evolution of the finance track and the enlargement of its agenda. It highlights the role of the developing countries, including India, in the G20. It also sheds light on India’s stakes and issues of focus during its presidency.

Finance track of the G20: An Analysis | Dr Saon Ray

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, discusses "President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's Visit to India" by assessing Egypt's importance in West Asian regional geopolitics and identifying the areas of collaboration between India and Egypt.

President Abdel Fattah El - Sisi's Visit To India

In this episode of the VIF Podcast, we discuss the recent significant developments in Nepalese politics and the stability of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led ruling coalition. Ambassador Rae presents his assessment of the Nepal elections and the churning within the current government. He also highlights the intricacies of Nepal's bilateral interaction and engagement with its neighbours and foreign powers.

Expectations from the Dahal-led ruling coalition in Nepal | Amb Ranjit Rae

In this episode of VIF podcast, Shri Rakshpaul Singh Malhotra, former Indian Ambassador to Niger and Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate at the Vivekananda International Foundation discusses the current contours of India’s collaboration with Africa on renewable energies, what are the challenges and opportunities.

India Africa collaboration on Renewable energies | Amb R S Malhotra

This Podcast features Arunima Gupta, Principal at Network of Indian Cultural Enterprises (NICEorg). NICEorg works towards strengthening cultural entrepreneurship in India by promoting and empowering cultural entrepreneurs through training, funding, networking and policy-research initiatives. In this podcast, Arunima discusses the need to look at our culture as a valuable economic asset that can lead to livelihood creation, wealth generation and economic development. She also explains how a flourishing cultural economy can enhance India's soft power.

Cultural Entrepreneurship for Shaping Brand India | Arunima Gupta

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, delves into the domestic and regional ramifications of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and sheds light on India's response in the two West Asian states. He also touches upon the current dynamics and the future of India-Turkey relations.

Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and its Regional and Domestic Ramifications |  Amb Anil Trigunayat

In this episode of VIF podcast, Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation and Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF discuss the implications of Nigerian Presidential election for Nigerian democracy and beyond. Amb Trigunayat has been serving over three decades across continents from Asia to Africa to Europe and Americas including as Deputy Head of Mission in Nigeria. He holds immense ground-level knowledge on Nigerian Politics and helps us to decode the recently held Presidential election in Nigeria.

Decoding the Presidential Election of Nigeria | Amb Anil Trigunayat

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India’s SCO Presidency and its implications for India-Central Asia connectivity

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