ISID Book Discussion on India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation | Friday, 24th April, at 15:30 IST

ISID Book Discussion on India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation

Friday, 24th April at 15:30 IST

About the book: This incisive book explores how strategic government support can drive innovation and competitiveness, especially in emerging economies. Sunil Mani highlights India’s industrial successes, such as global IT software services, pharmaceutical industries and sustainable technologies, as well as the drawbacks of their reliance on imports and weak coordination.   Mani investigates how India has used government policies to boost high-tech industries, and assesses a variety of strategies including funding research, tax breaks and promoting local manufacturing. He incorporates in-depth sectoral case studies to present a detailed analysis of high-tech industries and their economic impact. Chapters showcase industry-specific insights and a global comparative approach to reveal lessons on effective state intervention. The book proposes an actionable policy roadmap with concrete steps for India’s high-tech future, from strengthening supply chains and boosting skill advancement to fostering public-private research and development partnerships.   India’s High-Tech Leap, Industrial Policy and Future of Innovation is an enlightening read for scholars and students of industrial policy, innovation studies and economic development, as well as science and technology studies. It is also a beneficial resource for policymakers and practitioners in pharmaceuticals, IT services and renewables for its practical recommendations.

About the author: Prof Sunil Mani, Visiting Professor, Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum, Kerala and Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India.

Date: Friday, 24th April 2026 from 3.30 PM onwards Meeting ID: 831 2107 4510 | Passcode: 2026APR24 Register here: https://forms.gle/Q1UzqJ1vpBbjb65x8

Nagesh Kumar, PhD Director https://isid.org.in | nkumar[@]isid.org.in | director[@]isid.org.in

New Books "From Manuscript to Memory", "Safeguarding Living Heritage" & "Tangible and Natural Heritage Sites of Incredible India"

Just Published three books titled “From Manuscript to Memory”, “Safeguarding Living Heritage,” and “Tangible and Natural Heritage Sites of Incredible India”,  brought out by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), covering UNESCO’s major cultural domains—World Heritage, Intangible Cultural Heritage, and Memory of the World. These books present India’s rich contributions across documentary, living, and tangible heritage, along with practical insights into UNESCO nomination processes. These publications reflect the expanding global recognition of India’s cultural heritage and aim to serve as valuable resources for researchers, policymakers, and cultural practitioners.

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• Vol. I: From Manuscript to Memory. India's Contribution to UNESCO Memory of the World Programme.
• Vol. II: Safeguarding Living Heritage. India's Contribution to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
• Vol. III: Tangible and Natural Heritage Sites of Incredible India. India's Contributions to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

MediaNama’s Hybrid Discussion on IT Rules and the future of online speech in India | 23 April at IHC, New Delhi

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MediaNama’s discussion on  IT Rules and the future of online speech in India Date: April 23, 2026 Time: 12:30 PM to 5 PM Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Register here (for in-person attendance) | Zoom link  Reading List prepared for the discussion. This discussion will examine the impact and implications of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, including their effect on intermediary liability, safe harbour protections, content moderation, and government oversight of online speech. Agenda 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Session 1: Victims of Censorship in India 1:55 PM – 2:45 PM: Session 2: MeitY’s Expanding Mandate: Rule 3(4), the timelines for content takedowns, and the Safe Harbour, in the context of Shreya Singhal and the IT Act 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM: Open house discussion 3:25 PM – 4:15 PM: Session 3: MIB’s Expanded Reach: The IDC, Part III, and Government Oversight of News Content and impact on users online 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Open house discussion Topics will be exploring in their discussions: Opening address by the individuals affected by online censorship and content takedowns. Implications of Rule 3(4) for intermediary liability and safe harbour Impact of evolving executive directions on platform compliance Shift from “actual knowledge” to continuous compliance expectations Operational challenges posed by compressed takedown timelines Risks of over-compliance from intermediaries and automated content removal without oversight Expansion of IT Rules’ Part III to user-generated news-related content Role and extended powers of the Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC) Implications for individuals posting or sharing news content Constitutional concerns and judicial scrutiny Impact on news publishers and digital platforms.

Book Discussion: How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage | 25 April

Book Discussion: How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage  

Speaker: Prof. Ranjay Gulati, Harvard Business School.

Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, followed by networking
Venue: Bharti Enterprises Corporate Office, Piazza Auditorium, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Delhi 110070.

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Events on Frugal Innovation : Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

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Festival of Ideas

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Festival of Ideas in Bangalore FRUGAL INNOVATION Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future Organised as part of the “INDIA - FRANCE YEAR OF INNOVATION” Day 1 | 24 April 2026 The French Institute in India and Alliance Française de Bangalore invites you to the Night of Ideas that will launch the Festival of Ideas on Friday, 24 April 2026 from 6:30 PM onwards. The night will begin with a conversation on Frugality and the Pursuit of Happiness, featuring Cédric Carles and Navi Radjou moderated by Vipasha Devi Tilak. This discussion will explore how frugality offers new pathways toward well-being and sustainability in a rapidly changing world. It will be followed by the opening of the exhibition A World Without End, adapted from the internationally acclaimed graphic novel by Christophe Blain and Jean-Marc Jancovici. The exhibition sheds light on the causes and consequences of climate change while encouraging collective awareness and action. Date: 24th April 2026 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Alliance française de Bangalore Tea will be served at 6:30 PM   RSVP to attend Day 2 | 25 April 2026 As part of the Festival of Ideas, we are also delighted to invite you to the Frugal Innovation Forum on 25 April 2026 at the Science Gallery Bengaluru 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Co-curated with frugal innovation expert Navi Radjou, the forum will bring together inspiring voices from fields such as healthcare, education, architecture, and AI to explore practical, human-centered solutions to today’s social and environmental challenges. Explore the Programme Copyright (C) 2026 French Institute in India. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a privileged contact of the French Institute in India.

TISS Online Summer School on 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 | 20-25 April

The School of Public Policy and Governance - TISS, Hyderabad, invites applications for its TISS Summer School on 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀.

This Summer School examines climate change not only as an environmental issue, but as a question of governance, adaptation, finance, data, and transition. Designed in an accessible and interdisciplinary format, the programme introduces participants to key themes shaping contemporary climate debates.

Themes include:

• Climate Change and Commons
• Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
• Climate Governance
• Climate Finance
• Climate Change and Big Data
• GreenTransitions

• Dates: 20-25 April 2026
• Time: 4:00 PM IST onwards daily 
• Mode: Online (Zoom)
• Registration Fee: No registration fee
• Certificate: Certificates will be provided
• Last date to apply: 17 April 2026

Apply here

JNU organises Krishna Bharadwaj Memorial Lecture by Prof. Somak Raychaudhary | ​16th April at 4 pm

JNU organises Krishna Bharadwaj Memorial Lecture by Prof. Somak Raychaudhary | 16th April at 4 pm