• Agentic AI की धूम से भारतीय सॉफ्टवेयर कंपनियाँ ख़तरे में? Agentic AI and the Future of India’s IT Sector
    2026/02/12

    AI is moving so fast it feels like we’re living in a sci-fi novel that’s being rewritten every single day. Since we can’t seem to look away, we’re diving back into this evergreen topic on Puliyabaazi. In this episode, we unpack the latest AI developments and tackle the big question: what does this mean for the IT industry? Is it an upgrade, a pivot, or a total overhaul for the workforce?

    We discuss:

    * Clause Code and Cowork

    * What are AI Agents?

    * Why are SaaS companies under threat?

    * Impact on Coding Jobs

    * How will it impact Indian IT?

    * Prospects for freshers

    * The future of Agentic AI

    * The need for checks and balances

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    AI - औज़ार या कलाकार? Generative AI and Art

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  • ज़मीन अधिग्रहण इतना पेचीदा क्यों? Why Is Land Acquisition So Messy in India?
    2026/02/05
    भारत में जमीन की लेन-देन एक जटिल मामला है। इसमें जमीन का अधिग्रहण तो और भी पेचीदा होता है क्योंकि आम धारणा के विपरीत इसके लिए कोई एक कानून नहीं बल्कि कई कानूनों का जाल है। इस पेचीदा विषय को आसान बनाने के लिए आज पुलियाबाज़ी पर हमारे साथ जुड़ रहे हैं अंकित भाटिया जिन्होंने लंबे समय से इस विषय पर शोध किया है। आज की पुलियाबाज़ी में बात जमीन अधिग्रहण कानून के इतिहास से लेकर उसमें बदलाव की, और साथ ही चर्चा लोकनीति के कम चर्चित विषय अनुसूचित क्षेत्रों के विकास की भी।We discuss:* What is the Land Acquisition Act?* The many Land Acquisition Laws in India* Points of friction in India’s Land Markets* Land Acquisition Act, 2013* Bypassing the central act* Use of brute force by the State* Scheduled Areas* Isolation of Scheduled Tribes* Conservation vs Rights for Scheduled TribesPlease note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Related Links:Ankit Bhatia on Google Scholar | LinkRelated Episodes:Why is land so costly in India? ज़मीन के दाम की ज़मीनी हकीकतझुग्गी झोपड़ियों का समाधान है सौ नये शहर। How to Solve India’s Housing Crisis? ft. Prof. Gurbachan SinghPuliyabaazi Playlist:If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inGuest: @ankytbhatyaHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in
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  • कड़े श्रम कानून कैसे बनते हैं प्रगति में बाधा? Why do flexible labour codes matter for India? ft. Bhuvana Anand and Pranjal Chandra
    2026/01/29
    इस हफ़्ते पुलियाबाज़ी पर चर्चा नए श्रम कानूनों की। कानून में क्या नए बदलाव आये हैं? भारत में फैक्ट्री में काम करने के समय पर किस प्रकार की पाबंदियाँ है? ये बाकि देशों की तुलना में कैसी हैं? इनसे भारत में फैक्टरियों के काम काज पर क्या असर पड़ता है? इन सब बातों की चर्चा प्रोस्पेरिती की सह संस्थापक भुवना आनंद और उनके सहयोगी प्रांजल चंद्र के साथ।We discuss:* What are the recent Labour Reforms?* Objections from Labour Unions* Historical perspective on labour laws* Why are working hours an important issue?* How does India fare in comparison to other countries?* The rise of Vietnam as a Manufacturing Powerhouse* 12-hour Shifts: A Perspective* The role of bargain between employers and workmen* What reforms are still pending?* Provisions for Night Shift for WomenPlease note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Thanks for listening to पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! This post is public so feel free to share it.Related Links:Colonial Clocks: How inherited laws and lost sovereignty continue to chain India’s factories by Arjun Krishnan, Bhuvana Anand, and Pranjal ChandraLabour codes a step in right direction, but face a long road of reforms by Bhuvana AnandRelated Episodes:श्रम कानून में सुधार कैसे लाया जाए? Reforming India’s Labour Laws ft. Bhuvana Anandफैक्ट्री बनाने के दुखड़े। How Poor Building Standards Hurt Indian Firms ft. Bhuvana Anand and Sargun KaurPuliyabaazi Playlist:If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Thanks for reading पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in
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  • Policy Perspective On Gig Work: नौकरी के नए मौके या श्रमिकों की मजबूरी?
    2026/01/22

    Quick Commerce के इस दौर में प्लेटफॉर्म और वर्कर का रिश्ता कैसा होना चाहिए? क्या वर्कर के पास वाकई अपनी मर्ज़ी चलाने की ताकत है? क्या इस सेक्टर में ‘Protectionist’ नीतियां लाने से कामदारों की मदद होगी या उनका नुक्सान? तो चलिए, चाय की प्याली उठाइए और शुरू करते हैं आज की पुलियाबाज़ी।

    We discuss:

    * How to think about Gig Work?

    * Defining Gig Work

    * Our limited imagination of Gig Work

    * When Gig Work Becomes Full-time Work

    * Gig Work Is Contract Work

    * The Libertarian Utopia of Gig Work

    * Competition is the Key

    * Quick Commerce

    * What should be the relationship between Gig Worker and Platforms

    * Agency of the Gig Worker

    * Consequences of Protectionist Policies

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    India Policy Watch #1: Compassion vs Empathy, the Gig Work Edition by Pranay Kotasthane

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    नौकरी का भविष्य। What Could a Jobless World Look Like?

    EP250 समस्या रोज़गार या वेतन की? Reducing Regulatory Cholesterol ft. Manish Sabharwal

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  • डेटा के सहारे भारतीय अदालतों की भूल-भुलैया कैसे पार करें? The Misaligned Incentives in India’s Justice System ft. Bhargavi Zaveri Shah
    2026/01/15
    भारतीय न्याय व्यवस्था की बात आते ही सब को सनी देओल का मशहूर “तारीख़ पर तारीख़” डायलॉग तो याद आता ही है, पर असली सवाल ये है कि ऐसा क्यों है? ऐसा क्यों है कि हमारी न्याय व्यवस्था आम इंसान को समय पर न्याय दिलाने में नाकाम दिखाई पड़ती है? इसी बात की तह तक जाएँगी आज की हमारी मेहमान भार्गवी ज़वेरी शाह के साथ। इस चर्चा में हमारे लिए तो कई TIL मोमेंट्स आये, आप की भी जानकारी बढ़ेगी ये वादा है। तो सुनिए और अपने दोस्तों के साथ शेयर कीजिये। We discuss:* Start-up in Legal Analytics* How can litigants make better decisions for themselves?* Information Asymmetry in Justice System* Why are lawyers not allowed to advertise in India?* The side-effect of lawyers not able to charge a success fee* Tareekh pe Tareekh! Aisa Kyon?* What are the incentives for Judges?* How are Court Cases counted in Indian Courts?* Will it help to have more judges?* Assessing the impact of court vacation* What happens once you win a court case?Please note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Related Links:Beyond Pendency: Counting Cases Correctly | Link Do court vacations matter: evidence from the Bombay High Court | Link10 years of the Commercial Courts Act—has the law delivered on its promise? | LinkThe Professeer More on this topic:न्यायिक सुधार कोई रॉकेट साइंस नहीं है | Lessons for Judiciary from Space Sector by Surya Prakash BSRelated Episodes:न्याय पाने का निजी रास्ता। All About Arbitration. ft. Prashant Narangन्यायपालिका बनाम विधायिका? Basic Structure DoctrinePuliyabaazi Playlist:If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inGuest: @bhargavizaveriHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app.Thanks for reading पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in
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  • वेनेज़ुएला, अमेरिका और अंतरराष्ट्रीय दोगलापन। US Attack on Venezuela, and Hypocrisy in International Relations
    2026/01/08

    This week on Puliyabaazi, we discuss the Venezuela crisis. While this is still an ongoing issue, we take this opportunity to discuss the power dynamics and importance of hypocrisy in international relations. Do listen in.

    We discuss:

    * Did the U.S. attack Venezuela for its Oil?

    * Monroe Doctrine and America’s Sphere of Influence

    * Does America want Greenland’s rare earth minerals?

    * Hypocrisy in International Relations

    * The usefulness of hypocrisy

    * The downside of pure powerplay

    * Authority = Power + Legitimacy

    * Why did China not intervene?

    * Trump’s desire for Nobel Prize

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    Anticipating the Unintended | Matsyanyaaya: Hypocrisy in International Relations by Pranay Kotasthane

    https://publicpolicy.substack.com/i/732804/matsyanyaaya-hypocrisy-in-international-relations

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    चीन की विश्वगुरु हसरतें। How China plans to change the world order? Ft. Manoj Kewalramani

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  • भारतीय एयरलाइन्स की हालत इतनी ख़स्ता क्यों? India’s Weak Regulatory Capacity in Aviation Sector
    2026/01/01
    2026 की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। पिछले साल भारतीय एविएशन सेक्टर में काफ़ी उथल-पुथल मची रही। पहले AI171 का एक्सीडेंट और साल के अंत में इंडिगो की हज़ारों फ़्लइटो का कैंसिल होना। आखिर क्या वजह है कि दुनिया के सबसे तेज़ी से बढ़ते इस मार्केट में आज उँगलियों पर गिनने लायक खिलाड़ी ही बचे हैं? इस कहानी में नियामक संस्थाओं की क्या भूमिका रही? क्या यह मार्केट पावर का खेल ग्राहकों की जेब पर भारी पड़ रहा है? इसी पर आज की चर्चा।We discuss:* Trouble in the Aviation sector* Why are there so few players in Commercial Aviation?* Is Market Power the issue?* Impact of FDTL guidelines* How are the regulators in the Aviation sector structured?* How do Aviation regulators function in other countries?Subscribe to Puliyabaazi Print Magazine Here:Related Links:Anticipating the Unintended | India Policy Watch #2: Getting Things Right by Pranay KotasthaneIndian Express | IndiGo collapsed — and we’ll still have to fly it, because we hardly have alternatives by Anupam ManurBusiness Standard | For the sake of air safety, DGCA’s institutional design needs an overhaul by K P KrishnanRelated Episodes:भारत में एविएशन का इतिहास। The History of Aviation in India ft. Aashique Iqbalख़राब सरकारी नियमों से चंगुलतोड़ का मैनिफेस्टो। A Framework for Deregulation in India.Puliyabaazi Playlist:Thanks for reading पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in
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  • पुलियाबाज़ी वाली हिंदी का मतलब क्या? How Do We Discuss New Ideas in Hindi?
    2025/12/11
    इस हफ़्ते पुलियाबाज़ी पर चर्चा पुलियाबाज़ी के बारे में ही। साल का आख़िरी एपिसोड है और अभी अभी पुलियाबाज़ी पत्रिका भी प्रकाशित हुई है, तो इस मौके पर इस पत्रिका की भाषा पर भी थोड़ी चर्चा हो जाये। हिंदी में अक्सर टेक्निकल शब्दों की कमी महसूस होती है, तो अर्थशास्त्र या लोकनीति से जुड़े अटपटे शब्दों के लिए हिंदी में शब्द कैसे खोजे? इसी बात पर आज की पुलियाबाज़ी सुनिए, हमारी नयी पत्रिका पढ़िए, और अगर पसंद तो अपने दोस्तों के साथ भी साझा कीजिये।Order the Magazine Here:We discuss:* Why is it important to discuss new ideas in Hindi?Writing in Hindi* इस संवाद में आप भी जुड़िये* How to translate in Hindi?* Catching the essence* Write it the way you speak it* How will YOU translate these words?* Writing is learning* Taking liberal ideas to Hindi* Invitation to send your essays and photos for Puliyabaazi Magazine* RecommendationsPlease note that Puliyabaazi is now available on Youtube with video.Related Links:We, The Citizens: Strengthening the Indian Republic by Khyati Pathak, Anupam Manur and Pranay Kotasthanehttps://amzn.in/d/91lvJJGRecommendations:Speech | Balraj Sahni’s Convocation Address at Jawaharlal Nehru University, 1972Speech | 1947 - Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s Constituent Assembly Speech | Kismat se Baazi | Tryst with Destiny in HindiShort Story | नमक का दारोग़ा | प्रेमचंदBook | Sixth of Humanity by Devesh Kapur and Arvind SubramanianPodcast | The Pakistan Experience by Shehzad Ghias ShaikhPodcast | Pakistonomy by Uzair YounusYoutube | Howtown by Joss Fong and Adam ColeRelated Episodes:भारत, एक भाषा संगम। How have Indian languages evolved? ft. Karthik Venkateshभारतीय भाषाओँ में हमारे अतीत के सुराग़. Clues to our past in Indian languages ft. Peggy Mohanहिंदी-उर्दू : इतिहास और राजनीतिकरण. Hindi Urdu Unity ft. Abhishek AvtansPuliyabaazi Playlist:Thanks for reading पुलियाबाज़ी Puliyabaazi! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.If you have any questions for the guest or feedback for us, please comment here or write to us at puliyabaazi@gmail.com. If you like our work, please subscribe and share this Puliyabaazi with your friends, family and colleagues.Website: https://puliyabaazi.inHosts: @saurabhchandra @pranaykotas @thescribblebeeTwitter: @puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, YouTube, Spotify or any other podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.puliyabaazi.in
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