CPPR in the News
March 17, 2025
Rampant encroachments pose a safety threat to pedestrians—stakeholders express concern A shop has fully encroached on the footpath of the GCDA-owned Kaloor-Kadavanthra Road. The increasing number of encroachments on footpaths and roads in Kochi city and its immediate suburbs were […]
March 14, 2025
India’s largest EV company struggles to maintain its edge as legacy players tap into customer trust and brand loyalty. Ola Electric dominated the EV sector for the first five years, attracting big investments and outshining established mobility companies. Its present […]
March 13, 2025
Strengthening security, sustainability, and strategic collaboration in India’s Coastal Region Introduction On 3rd March 2025, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) along with the Asia Foundation hosted a webinar titled “Underwater Domain Awareness in Coastal India: Strengthening Security, Sustainability, […]
February 25, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald Trump forge closer ties in White House talks The relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been marked by strong personal camaraderie and strategic […]
February 24, 2025
The India-United States relationship has surfaced as one of the most critical partnerships in the current world order, which shares global geopolitics, trade, and energy security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of […]
February 21, 2025
The Bay of Bengal, historically a key hub for global maritime connectivity, has become even more significant with the geopolitical emergence of the Indo-Pacific region. Its strategic position between the northern Indian Ocean and the Malacca Strait makes it a […]
February 20, 2025
Experts highlight Union Budget’s growth potential at Kozhikode panel discussion Dr Dhanuraj participated as a moderator at the Union Budget 2025-26 panel discussion, organized by the Dr. John Mathai Centre, Thrissur; the Department of Economics, Calicut University; and the […]
January 29, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on maintenance or rather the lack of proper maintenance of Kerala’s roads. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 9.38 – 13.47)
January 9, 2025
Introduction On January 6th, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “Building Coastal Resilience: Innovative Approaches to Disaster Management in India”. This was the third webinar part of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network Project (ICTN), […]
January 6, 2025
On 3rd of December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from “anti-state forces.” This unexpected move was met with widespread domestic and international criticism, as it was perceived to undermine democratic principles. […]
January 5, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, on All India Radio Kochi (FM) gives his insights on street vendors during festival seasons, many of whom don’t have licenses and their impact on the local licensed vendors. (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 8.55 – 13.16)
January 5, 2025
Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research, commented on a recent news clip by Sreelakshmi Soman of The South First about the moves made by Shri Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar after taking the oath of office as […]
January 3, 2025
In a recent The New Indian Express brief, D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research shared his insights on cleaning up and making Ernakulam’s canals navigable. To ensure canal sustainability, it must include an element of utility, […]
January 2, 2025
‘ദാരിദ്ര്യവും സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യവും’ an e-book published by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), is the Malayalam translation of ‘Poverty and Freedom’, edited by Matt Warner. This book is a compilation of case studies on global economic […]