Podcasts
October 1, 2025
Public Choice Theory Podcast Series Public policy decisions shape the lives of every citizen, yet the process behind those decisions is often poorly understood. This podcast series, produced by CPPR as part of the Institute of Economic Affairs […]
September 22, 2025
Private Schools and Their Crucial Role in India’s Education System Private schools now educate nearly one-third of India’s students nationwide, with their share exceeding 50% in several southern states — underlining their crucial role. A significant proportion of […]
August 28, 2025
India’s manufacturing sector, despite liberalization and decades of economic reforms, continues to underperform relative to its potential. A recent study, “Multiplying Multi-Plants: A New and Consequential Phenomenon” by Arvind Subramanian, Abhishek Anand, and Dr Naveen Joseph Thomas sheds light […]
August 9, 2025
The West Asia region remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive areas in the world, where historical conflicts intertwine with modern political tensions, creating a volatile and uncertain environment. The latest escalation between Iran and Israel has […]
June 12, 2025
G7 Summit 2025: A Defining Moment in Kananaskis, Canada After 23 years, the G7 will reconvene in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, from June 15 to 17, 2025. This summit marks a significant milestone, as it also […]
June 6, 2025
Trump’s Gulf Visit: Implications for West Asian Geopolitics and India’s Strategic Calculus The recent visit of former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Gulf region—marked by meetings with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, […]
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 […]
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. […]
October 9, 2024
India’s sports industry is booming, with leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Indian Super League (ISL) contributing billions to the economy. The IPL alone is valued at $16.4 billion in 2024, with other leagues following suit. However, despite this […]
August 23, 2024
In busy Indian cities, getting around can be challenging. We deal with problems like traffic congestion, pollution, and the constant struggle to find convenient transport options. The rapid growth of India’s urban population has triggered an increased demand for transport in […]
August 8, 2024
Kerala has a rapidly ageing population, with the proportion of senior citizens (aged 60 and above) projected to reach 22.8% by 2036, significantly higher than the national average of 15%. This demographic shift poses challenges for the state in terms […]
August 7, 2024
EP 15 | Policy Beyond Borders | Unrest in Bangladesh: Political, Economic and Strategic Implications
The recent political unrest in Bangladesh and the subsequent resignation of Sheikh Hasina have raised concerns about the political future of the country as well as the international implications. The unrest, sparked by discontent over a government job quota system, […]
August 2, 2024
Urban vehicular pollution has become a critical issue in the contemporary world, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanisation and the concentration of human activities in metropolitan areas. When discussing urban pollution, we tend to concentrate more on the air, sound and […]
August 1, 2024
This episode of ‘Policy Beyond Borders’ with Ambassador Venu Rajamony analyses India’s Foreign Policy approach in PM Modi’s consecutive third term. It explores the geopolitical significance and challenges India faces due to its relations with neighboring countries, West Asia, and […]
June 21, 2024
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 […]