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Our office space just got a lot prettier 🖌️🎨 A masterpiece brought to life by the talented artists of the Aravani Art Project. The Aravani Art Project, led by trans-women and cis-women, provides a platform for the Transgender Community and allies to express themselves through art. Their mission is to bring about change in the way the society views the LGBTQIA+ community. This piece embodies inclusivity, creativity, and the rich tapestry of Bangalore's culture, all in a vibrant scene from Cubbon Park. It beautifully incorporates diverse representations, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community, alongside the iconic Cubbon park library, cyclists, auto rickshaws, and our beloved Gulmohar trees. Big thanks to Aravani Project - Shanti Akka and her team, for bringing this vision to life and allowing our team to be part of the creative process. This mural stands as a daily reminder to us to be more inclusive and accepting of everyone in everything we do. P.S: Thank you @JahnaviKoganti for introducing them to us 😇

In this episode of All Things Policy, @anupammanur and @shrikrishna5 retell the story of right to property beginning from the Indian Independence and ending with the Emergency. 🎧shorturl.at/kXNni

@ObsIndoPacific @Armees_Gouv @FRS_org @ecfr @CERI_SciencesPo @Inalco @mtdtl @KS_1013 First panel: 🌏Is the Indo-Pacific a Relevant Scale to Develop Economic Security Policy Frameworks? @KS_1013 @anupammanur @junepark

Here's my short and attempted humorous piece on Bangalore's water crisis for the @timesofindia. The crisis is no laughing matter, but the level of mismanagement is.. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…

A rather insipid attempt at humour about an otherwise serious topic. In today's Times of India, I write about Bangalore's water crisis and how it's made worse by large state subsidy. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…

The Digiyatra debacle, as excellently covered by @TheKenWeb, is part of a pattern, where institutions derive power and authority from government, but has zero accountability. In this podcast, @bharath_red and I analyse it from a policy lens. shorturl.at/gqrtV

This Saturday (@AttaGalatta), @pranaykotas and I will explore some fun counter-intuitive ideas in public policy. We hope to have an informal, interactive discussion under the guise of launching our book "We, the Citizens". Register here (free) & drop by: in.bookmyshow.com/events/we-the-…

🆕 Introducing (in)Dependent Login. 📱📱 Now, you and your team, primary users of Plum, can invite your d̶e̶p̶e̶n̶d̶e̶n̶t̶s̶ loved ones to log in to their own Plum dashboards and access benefits independently. Watch for more. ▶️

Join us for the launch of 'We, The Citizens: Strengthening the Indian Republic' by @anupammanur & @pranaykotas . Delve into insightful discussions debunking common myths & exploring counter-intuitive ideas in public policy. in.bookmyshow.com/events/we-the-… @PenguinIndia

As election season approaches us, here are some book reccomendations for first time voters:

Thank you for all the love on our Bengaluru guide. We're back with our second edition — Mumbai. 💼 Work: investors, people to follow, PR, workspaces ✨ Life: housing, cafes, lifestyle communities Check, share, bookmark. Tell us what we missed: starterguide.plumhq.com/mumbai

I had an absolutely fun, free-ranging discussion with my friend and former student @tweetenator on the price system and Bengaluru's water crisis. Listen/Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=1XbySX…

The inimitable @amitvarma hosts @thescribblebee @pranaykotas and I on The Seen and the Unseen podcast and we talk about making public policy and economics fun. We share our thoughts about learning, teaching, and disseminating ideas in these domains. seenunseen.in/episodes/2024/…

Who says economics & policy are boring? With good storytelling, it can come alive, & we can all be better citizens! @thescribblebee, @anupammanur & @pranaykotas join me in episode 374 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss how they made policy fun again: seenunseen.in/episodes/2024/…

Bengaluru-based startup founder, operator, builder, human? We've created a 'sakkath' guide for you. 💼 Work: investors, people to follow, PR, workspaces ✨ Life: housing, cafes, lifestyle communities Check, bookmark, tell us what we missed: starterguide.plumhq.com/bengaluru

*Ding ding* Good afternoon passengers. This is the pre-boarding announcement for your digital rights & privacy! Please have your boarding pass (not your face) ready. Presenting ‘Know Your Rights – #DigiYatra Edition’ 😶‍🌫️✈️1/7 internetfreedom.in/digiyatra-kyr/

Did you know that subsidising water is counterintutive for all, including the poor? If you still think the water supply needs to be free or subsidised, think again or read this brilliant article by @anupammanur , yet again.

Indian cities have gotten their water supply and pricing strategy completely wrong resulting in water crises (like Bangalore). Pricing water at artificially low levels is, in fact, anti-poor. I write in @moneycontrolcom moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/b…

.@anupammanur on the Karnataka govt decision to fix the prices for taxis in Bangalore based on the cost of the vehicle : the next time you don’t get a ride during peak hours or when it is raining despite 37 attempts or when you spiral into self-doubt as the 8th Uber driver cancels on you, rest assured that it’s not you, it’s not even them. It’s Karnataka govt helping you. With Khilji-era tools instead of algorithmic matchmaking. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…

My rather sarcastic (& short) take on Karnataka govt's policy to fix cab prices. In today's @timesofindia. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit…