From the blog
April 16, 2026
In Short: India is racing toward a high-tech, clean-energy future, driven by ambitious climate goals and a push for domestic manufacturing. However, beneath the surface of this progress lies a critical bottleneck. While significant strides have been made in exploring […]
April 8, 2026
Insights on Assembly Elections 2026 India covering issues, people, and policy choices influencing governance and economic direction.
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motorcabs are structurally incompatible with Karnataka’s current regulatory framework. The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict distinction […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services using small passenger vehicles (share autorickshaws) are commonly observed in urban corridors of Tamil Nadu. However, the legal framework governing these services continues to rely on the traditional contract carriage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. While […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motor cabs are structurally incompatible with Kerala’s current regulatory framework. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict […]
April 6, 2026
Setting the Context With elections increasingly shaped by digital platforms, social media has become a key site of political communication, narrative construction, and voter engagement. In the context of West Bengal, the online communication strategies of the Bharatiya Janata Party […]
March 31, 2026
Kerala polls 2026 see UDF losing momentum while LDF consolidates base, with campaign strategies and voter narratives shaping outcomes.
March 31, 2026
Kerala nears Assembly elections as voter strategies, BJP–CPI(M) narrative, governance issues and anti-incumbency shape outcomes.
March 23, 2026
In the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, key issues like Sabarimala, governance, and energy concerns are expected to influence voters.
March 23, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Kochi public transport routes must adapt to changing commuting patterns, says CPPR chairman D Dhanuraj.