Welcome to a new episode of the Policy Room. In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Chehak, a dedicated feminist development practitioner. With extensive experience in youth suicide prevention and policy advocacy at the Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy, Chehak also co-builds RADIATE (Radical Action for Disability Advocacy Towards Equity). RADIATE aims to create access to healthcare and livelihoods for disabled women and gender minorities, considering various intersections of caste, class, and religion.

Join us as we explore the meaning of capacity building in mental health, the involvement of young people in co-designing mental health programs, and the importance of trust and relationships in addressing youth mental health. Chehak shares successful youth-led initiatives, discusses the role of intersectionality, and addresses the challenges faced by young people in low-resource settings. We also delve into innovative approaches for promoting youth mental health awareness and the power of participatory learning in enhancing knowledge and attitudes among diverse stakeholders.

In this episode of Policy Room, we delve into the intricate web of India-China military and economic relations. Join us as we sit down with Anushka Saxena to explore these complex bilateral ties' historical context, current state, and future trajectory. We'll unpack the distinct approaches each country takes towards managing tensions, the impact of their military strategies, and the nuances of their economic policies. Discover how regional geopolitics, border disputes, international alliances, and public opinion shape the policies and actions of these two powerful neighbours. Tune in for a deep dive into the policies that drive the world's most significant bilateral relationship and gain insights into what lies ahead for India and China. Anushka Saxena is a China studies Research Analyst with the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at the Takshashila Institution in Bengaluru. Her research interests revolve around the Chinese People's Liberation Army and India-China and China-Taiwan relations. Papers mentioned in the episode:
1. https://takshashila.org.in/research/operations-jointness-pla-wtc-anushka-saxena
2. https://ippr.in/index.php/ippr/article/download/214/93/329
3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/a-gradual-approach-on-defence-spending-101676298678102.html

इस पॉडकास्ट एपिसोड 'पॉलिसी रूम' में, हम भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय में कानूनी पत्रकार विवेक वार्ष्णेय के साथ बातचीत करते हैं। इस क्षेत्र में 30 साल से अधिक का अनुभव रखते हुए, उन्होंने न्यायिक प्रशासन जैसे कई कानून संबंधित विषयों पर व्यापक रूप से लेखन किया है।

इस एपिसोड में, हम उत्तराखंड विधान सभा द्वारा पारित यूनिफार्म सिविल कोड विधेयक के प्रभावों पर उनकी विशेषज्ञ जानकारी और राय की खोज करते हैं, जो विवाह, तलाक, लिव-इन रिश्ते, उत्तराधिकार, और बच्चों के अधिकारों को सभी धर्मों के लिए समानता सुनिश्चित करने का उद्देश्य रखता है। हम लिव-इन रिश्तों के पंजीकरण की अनिवार्यता, इसके कानूनी प्रभाव के बारे में विचार करेंगे।

In this podcast episode of the Policy Room, we converse with Vivek Varshney, a legal journalist at the Indian Supreme Court. With over 30 years of experience in this field, he has written extensively on various law-related topics, such as judicial administration.

In this episode, we seek his expert understanding and opinion on the implications of The Uniform Civil Code Bill passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, aimed at ensuring equality of marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, inheritance, and children's rights for all religions. We will delve into the mandatory registration of live-in relationships and its legal ramifications.

This episode is in Hindi.

Read Vivek Varshney's paper on our website: https://sprf.in/%e0%a4%89%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%a1-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a8-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%95/