CPPR in the News

July 11, 2023

Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries

On the occasion of World Population Day, CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on Red FM 93.5. Watch it here:
July 10, 2023

EP 51 | Shaping Regional Security and Cooperation: An Analysis of the 2023 SCO Summit | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  India hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2023 virtually on the 4th of July, 2023, which brought together leaders from member countries such as China, Pakistan, Russia, and more. The primary focus of the meeting was to discuss […]
July 4, 2023

EP 50 | India-US Relations: Reflecting on Modi’s State Visit and Beyond | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a four-day official trip to the United States on 23 June 2023. Apart from receiving an elaborate welcome ceremony and attending a state dinner, Modi was also granted the opportunity to deliver […]
July 4, 2023

Housing prices show decline in Kochi during Q4FY23: NHB

Anu Anna Jo, Senior Associate Research, CPPR, comments on the news “Housing prices show decline in Kochi during Q4FY23: NHB“. The news was published in Times of India on 4th July 2023. Kochi: Though the data recently released by the […]
July 4, 2023

Capital Q: Here’s the reaction on Ernakulam MP Hibi’s proposal to shift Kerala’s capital

Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden’s proposal to shift the state capital from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi has triggered light-hearted banter as well as heated debates. D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Capital Q: Here’s the reaction on Ernakulam MP Hibi’s […]
June 30, 2023

EP 49 | From Textbooks to Tech: The Evolution of Classroom Learning | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  In today’s fast-paced world of technological progress, Education Technology (EdTech) has gained widespread acceptance and holds immense potential for revolutionising both learning and teaching experiences. To explore how the school education system and teacher training programs can effectively utilise […]
June 28, 2023

How To Make Cities Livable? (NDTV)

Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR, went live on NDTV for a discussion on Failing Infra, Towering Apathy: How To Make Cities Livable? | Left Right & Centre Addressing the question of whether the creation of a specialised urban cadre of […]
June 27, 2023

2.5-km-long ‘green corridor’ project hits major roadblock

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “2.5-km-long ‘green corridor’ project hits major roadblock“. The news was published in Times of India on 21st June 2023. Kochi: A 2.5-km-long ‘green corridor’ proposed between Ernakulam North and Ernakulam South […]
June 19, 2023

KMTA’s fate hangs in the balance

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “KMTA’s fate hangs in the balance“. The news was published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023. The Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA), the first such body in India having legislative […]
June 16, 2023

EP 48 | Erdogan’s Third Decade and its Global Implications | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected and sworn in as the president of Turkey for the third time with a vote share of 52.14% against 47.86 % by Mr Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This extends President Erdogan’s 20-year regime up […]
June 13, 2023

Promoting Ayurveda As A Pathway to Holistic Well-being

June 13, 2023

Are our new transport services tempting enough to make people ditch cars and take sustainable options?

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Are our new transport services tempting enough to make people ditch cars and take sustainable options?“. The news was published in Times of India on 12th June 2023. The Vande Bharat […]
June 5, 2023

EP 47 | Clean Mobility – A Pledge to a Greener Future | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed.” Let’s make a pledge to a greener future with clean mobility. As we mark World Environment Day, it’s time to shift towards […]
June 2, 2023

Draft notification may play spoilsport with city entry of Goshree buses, feel stakeholders

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Draft notification may play spoilsport with city entry of Goshree buses, feel stakeholders“. The news was published in The Hindu on 1st June 2023. The notification was just the opposite of […]
June 1, 2023

Time To Move From Odour To Order

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news ‘Time To Move From Odour To Order’. The news was published in The New Indian Express on 01st June 2023. We should be consistent in whatever we are doing… Cities like […]