November 21, 2023

International Politics, East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula

The talk on ‘International Politics, East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula: Problems and Prospects’ by Dr Haksoon Paik was organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) in association with the Korea Centre at the School of International Relations […]
November 21, 2023

International Politics, East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula

 ABOUT THE TALK The talk on ‘International Politics, East Asia, and the Korean Peninsula: Problems and Prospects’ by Dr Haksoon Paik was organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) in association with the Korea Centre at the School […]
November 13, 2023

Vitural Talk : A Contemporary View on the War in Ukraine

 ABOUT THE TALK The virtual talk is part of a series of 5 experimental engagements by Centre for Contemporary Challenges at the University of Pecs, Hungary. The first two of it were hosted by Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru, and […]
November 10, 2023

Easing Liquor Regulations for Homestays in Kerala

Homestays in Kerala Kerala is one of the major tourist destinations in India, with tourism constituting more than 10% of the state’s total GDP. In 2022, Kerala witnessed an inflow of 1.88 crore domestic tourists and 3.45 lakh foreign tourists. […]
November 1, 2023

Street Vending Plan for Alappuzha Municipality

Street Vending is one of the most visible forms of local urban economic activity found around the world and significantly contributes to the micro economy of the cities. Street vendors in India, estimated at 10 million, constitute roughly 11% of […]
November 1, 2023

Ban on e-cigarettes may have denied tobacco users safer alternatives, says CPPR White Paper

CPPR said the paper seeks regulations for responsible product usage by imposing conditions such as geo-tagging, age verification and purchase limits. Kochi: The government’s ban on e-cigarettes, without exploring their potential as a harm reduction tool, may have denied tobacco […]
October 31, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | AITP: The new Revolution in India’s Public Transportation | B J Antony

Buses are one of the important pillars of public transportation, especially in India. Issuing permits for buses was always controversial in the country, especially after the advent of Route Nationalization. All India Tourist Permit Act(AITP) 2023 is the new revolution […]
October 26, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24: Opportunities and Challenges

The Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24 aims to improve the state’s revenue and employment opportunities by promoting and branding Kerala toddy, providing pub licenses in IT parks and Industrial Estates etc. The discussion critically evaluates the policy and helps listeners to […]
October 20, 2023

Virtual Talk – A Contemporary View on the War in Ukraine

The virtual talk is part of a series of 5 experimental engagements by Centre for Contemporary Challenges at the University of Pecs, Hungary. The first two of it were hosted by Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru, and the second by […]
October 19, 2023

ALTERNATE AGENDA FOR THE FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON TOBACCO CONTROL (FCTC)CONFERENCE OF PARTIES-10 (COP 10)

The history of tobacco in India is long and intricate, deeply entwined in its culture and economics. India has been a significant producer and consumer of tobacco for centuries but its widespread use, particularly in the form of smoking beedi […]
October 16, 2023

India must switch gears, support Sri Lanka’s people-oriented blue economy and SMEs

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘India must switch gears, support Sri Lanka’s people-oriented blue economy and SMEs‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 13th October, 2023. India, which has been providing critical assistance to the […]
October 13, 2023

EP 6 | Policy Beyond Borders | Israel-Hamas War: The Conditional Peace and Unending Conflict

In this episode of Policy Beyond Borders, we explore the repercussions of the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the broader West Asian region. We examine the possible consequences of the conflict on the energy market and the ongoing peace […]
October 12, 2023

India Energy Samvad 5 – A Dialogue on ‘Solar Energy Infrastructure: Navigating the Evolution and Trends’

Event Date: 14th September 2023 About the Topic  Energy infrastructure is the intricate framework that powers a nation’s growth, encompassing an array of technologies, policies, and networks that enable energy generation, distribution, and consumption. India’s energy landscape is representative of […]
October 10, 2023

Easing Legal Barriers to Women’s Employment in Hospitality Industry

Entry level legal barriers to women’s employment are one of the key factors contributing to reduced female labour force participation in any country. The Women, Business, and Law annual report of 2023 brought out by the World Bank highlights that […]
October 10, 2023

Road To 2024 | Election Special | D Dhanuraj | CPPR | Manorama News

D Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR, went live on Manorama News for a discussion on upcoming assembley elections in India