August 20, 2026
Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka

Event Report — Consultation on Shared Mobility and Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) in Karnataka | CPPR

Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka through policy reforms for shared IPT services and better first- and last-mile connectivity.
August 12, 2026
Kochi's traffic

Kochi’s Traffic Needs More Than New Roads: D Dhanuraj

Kochi's traffic highlights the need for better public transport and connectivity alongside road infrastructure development.
August 12, 2026
Rethinking Kochi's nightlife

Rethinking Kochi’s Nightlife: D Dhanuraj

Kochi's nightlife and the closure of Queen's Walkway are discussed by D Dhanuraj, highlighting urban spaces, safety, and the city's economy.
August 12, 2026
Strengthening Public Bus Transport

Event Report — Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian Cities | CPPR

Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian cities through fleet expansion, better connectivity, and commuter-focused service improvements.
August 6, 2026
Kerala after the 2026 GCC crisis

From Remittance Dependence to Investment-Led Growth: Policy Choices for Kerala After the 2026 GCC Crisis

When geopolitical tensions escalate across the Gulf region, the consequences are felt in hundreds of households in Kerala, which depend on remittances to meet their daily needs. Early 2026 US-led military strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures over Dubai, […]
August 6, 2026
Sodium-Ion Battery Ecosystem

Strengthening India’s Sodium-Ion Battery Ecosystem: D Dhanuraj

India's sodium-ion battery ecosystem requires stronger domestic manufacturing, indigenous hard carbon production, and technology-neutral policy support.
August 5, 2026
Identifying Appropriate Technology

Identifying Appropriate Technology for Different Stages of Elections | Dr. D. Dhanuraj | International Conference on Model Standards for Election Technology

 Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), delivered a technical session on “Identifying Appropriate Technology for Different Stages of Elections” at the International Conference on Model Standards for Election Technology, organised by the Office of […]
August 3, 2026
Bus Standards

Why India’s Rigid Bus Standards Are Killing Transport Innovation

India’s cities are growing faster than their public transport systems can keep up. Private bus operators have stepped in, often with genuine intent to offer better, differentiated services, but the regulatory architecture treats innovation not as an opportunity but as […]
July 27, 2026
China's WAICO

The Geopolitics of AI: China’s WAICO Push and India’s BRICS Standing

China's WAICO and India's BRICS standing are examined through the lens of global AI governance, strategic competition, and India's evolving role.
July 25, 2026
Oceanarium

Oceanarium Proposal for Kochi: D Dhanuraj

Oceanarium Proposal for Kochi highlights D Dhanuraj's call for a clear blueprint, proper planning, and sustainable funding for the project.
July 23, 2026
Shared Mobility bridge

 ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഷെയേർഡ് മൊബിലിറ്റിക്ക് നിയമപരിഷ്‌കാരം അനിവാര്യമാകുന്നത് എന്തുകൊണ്ട്? | #UnlockSharedSavaari

 Can shared mobility bridge India’s last-mile connectivity gap? In this conversation, Chaithra Navada speaks with Shri. B. J. Antony, Former Senior Deputy Transport Commissioner, about the future of shared mobility in India and the policy reforms needed to unlock its […]
July 21, 2026
Shared mobility

Shared Mobility Services in Karaikal, Puducherry: Structural Constraints and Informal Adaptations Within the Permit Framework

Shared mobility has become an essential transport solution in Karaikal, bridging connectivity gaps where conventional public transport remains limited. This policy brief examines how informal fare-sharing autorickshaws and route-based shared services operate within Puducherry’s existing permit framework, highlighting the legal […]
July 16, 2026
The Purge of Ma Xingrui

The Purge of Ma Xingrui and Its Political Implications: Manoj P V

The Purge of Ma Xingrui highlights the political significance of leadership changes within the Chinese Communist Party.
July 16, 2026
Rethinking Bus Transport Reform

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India: Nikhil Ali examines why India's bus sector needs regulatory reforms and greater private participation.
July 14, 2026
Mission Samudra

Mission Samudra and Kerala’s Tourism Potential: Manoj P V

Mission Samudra and Kerala's Tourism Potential: Manoj P V explores how Kerala can boost tourism through its maritime economy and coastal heritage.