June 27, 2024

CPPR Dialogue| Bus Rapid Transit System & Metro: A closer look at Pune’s Public Transport System

With many cities now having metro systems, there has been recent debates of the viability of metro systems specially in those cities where Bus Rapid Transit System was first implemented. The ridership in metro systems in most Indian cities are […]
June 21, 2024

Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala

Imprisonment for minor violations in Kerala? It’s time for a change. Watch how CPPR is advocating for a fairer business environment. In Kerala, minor infractions could lead to imprisonment for business owners due to the staggering 113 laws governing the […]
June 5, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.32 | India’s 2024 Election: Results and Reflections

Speakers Guest: K V Thomas, Former Assistant Director of IB, Senior Fellow, CPPR Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR
June 3, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.31 | India’s Election 2024:Reflecting on the Exit Polls

Speakers Guest: Prof G Gopa Kumar, Eminent Psephologist & Former VC Central University of Kerala Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR
May 31, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.30 | India’s Elections: Key Takeaways Approaching June 4th

Speakers Guest: Naveen Kumar, Political Consultant Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR An expert conversation between Naveen Kumar, Political Consultant and Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, as they try to decode the key takeaways of the Great Indian Election […]
May 27, 2024

CPPR Dialogue| Business Regulations: Decriminalisation, Simplification and Digitisation | Rishi Agrawal

In this episode, we explore the need for decriminalisation, simplification, and digitisation in business regulations. We dissect the implications of the Jan Vishwas Act and proposed amendments and delve into the progress of decriminalisation across the nation, identifying states leading […]
May 20, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.29 | Analysing India’s 2024 Elections Amidst the Ongoing Polling

Speakers Guest: Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Director – Academics, NITTE Education Trust Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Discussion Points Don’t miss this comprehensive breakdown of one of India’s most crucial elections.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.28 | Political Waves and Undercurrents in Kerala Elections

Speakers Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Expert: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Discussion Points Gain invaluable insights into the intricate interplay of factors shaping Kerala’s political landscape in this […]
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.27 | Decoding the Minority Politics of Kerala

Speakers Guest: K V Thomas, Former Assistant Director, Intelligence Bureau, MHA, Govt of India Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR  Discussion Points Join this expert conversation as they unravel the intricate tapestry of minority politics in Kerala.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.26 | Competitive Narratives of India’s General Elections 2024

Speakers Guest: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Moderator: Sreelakshmi Harilal, Research Intern, CPPR Discussion Points Check out this discussion to gain valuable insights and stay informed about the trajectory of the world’s largest democracy.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.25 | An Overview of Indian National and State Elections 2024

Speakers Guest: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Discussion Points Listen to this expert conversation to grasp the nuances shaping Indian politics and the imperative […]
March 8, 2024

CPPR Dialogue| Insights into Change: Recent Trends in India’s Female Labour Force Participation

In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, […]
December 15, 2023

Urban Fellowship|Closing Ceremoney|Talk by M Ramachandran|Panel Discussion

About the Event Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), South Asia, launched an Urban Fellowship for early to mid-career professionals in June 2023. The Fellowship was organised for a […]
December 1, 2023

Africa in India’s Geo-Strategic Map | Amb. Rajiv Bhatia

ABOUT THE TOPIC Since ancient times, India and Africa have had cultural interactions, and in recent years, the relationship has grown in terms of its geo-strategic value and is economically more mature than in the past. Since post-independence, India has […]
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 […]