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March 31, 2026
Kerala Polls 2026 strategies

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: D Dhanuraj and G Gopakumar on shifting campaign strategies

Kerala polls 2026 see UDF losing momentum while LDF consolidates base, with campaign strategies and voter narratives shaping outcomes.
March 31, 2026

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: D Dhanuraj on emerging poll narratives and deal allegations.

Kerala nears Assembly elections as voter strategies, BJP–CPI(M) narrative, governance issues and anti-incumbency shape outcomes.
March 23, 2026
Kerala Assembly Elections

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: D Dhanuraj on key issues shaping the poll narrative

In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, key issues like Sabarimala, governance, and energy concerns are expected to influence voters.
March 23, 2026
West Asia Crisis

EP 23 | Navigating the West Asia Crisis: India, the GCC and the Kerala Connect

  As escalating tensions in West Asia involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and regional actors reshape global economic and security dynamics, India finds itself directly exposed to the crisis. With critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Suez […]
March 18, 2026
Kerala polls 25 day campaign

Kerala assembly elections: D Dhanuraj analyses Kerala polls: UDF likely to struggle with compressed campaign period

A short 25-day campaign period puts pressure on UDF in Kerala elections, while LDF and BJP appear better prepared, says CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 13, 2026

Ep 72| Beyond the Statutes: Strengthening the Pillars of Women’s Safety in India

INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE As India approaches International Women’s Day, public discourse often revisits the legal architecture designed to protect women, including laws addressing domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and workplace discrimination. Over the past two decades, legislative reform has expanded […]
March 10, 2026

Study Highlights Gap Between Assault Cases Filed by Women and Justice Delivery in India

A CPPR study across five states reveals gaps between assault cases reported by women and justice delivered, highlighting institutional barriers and funding gaps.
March 10, 2026
Gender budgeting

EP 71| Gender Budgeting – International Perspectives| Policy Beyond Politics

1. INTRODUCTION & RATIONALE This podcast examines whether fiscal systems, particularly tax structures, have mitigated or reinforced gender inequities over the past three decades. While gender budgeting has gained global policy visibility, empirical evidence suggests that fiscal frameworks often remain […]
March 10, 2026

“Outdated bus routes hobble rapidly changing ‘new’ Kochi,” D Dhanuraj Comments on changing commuting patterns.

Kochi public transport routes must adapt to changing commuting patterns, says CPPR chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 6, 2026

Violence Against Women in India: Rethinking Institutional Responses and Accountability

The 2025 research report, Violence Against Women and Girls: Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms Combating, published by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), presents a comprehensive multi-state analysis of the legal and institutional frameworks addressing violence against women and girls (VAWG) […]
March 5, 2026
Kerala Election

“‘Kadakku Purathu’ vs ‘Irunda Kalam’: Can digital campaigns shape Kerala’s electoral narrative?” — D Dhanuraj of Centre for Public Policy Research weighs in on the online political battle ahead of the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026

Kerala online political campaigns 2026 highlight the rivalry of ‘Kadakku Purathu’ and ‘Irunda Kalam’ as parties shape narratives ahead of elections.
March 5, 2026
Vyttila

“Unclogging Vyttila: Fixing Kerala’s busiest junction needs more than a flyover”

Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 26, 2026

EP 22 | Rebuilding Momentum in 2026: The Canadian Prime Minister’s Visit to India

  As India and Canada move toward stabilising a relationship that witnessed diplomatic strain in recent years, the proposed 2026 visit of the Canadian Prime Minister marks a critical moment in bilateral recalibration. Anchored by the resumption of Comprehensive Economic […]
February 10, 2026

“Vyttila flyover: The bridge on the river of hue and cry,” D Dhanuraj of CPPR on what went wrong at Vyttila and how the chaos can still be fixed

Nearly 80% of traffic at Vyttila moves east–west. D Dhanuraj of CPPR explains why the flyover ignores this reality and how the chaos can be corrected.
February 10, 2026

“It is unclear what problem the proposed nativity card is actually trying to solve,” notes D. Dhanuraj, founder-chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research.

D. Dhanuraj of CPPR flags risks in Kerala’s proposed nativity card, noting possible impacts on long-term residents, interstate migrants, and electoral roll integrity.