From the blog
September 8, 2026
Tamil Nadu and Telangana have built some of India’s most generous schemes for women: cash for education, cash for marriage, and cash for motherhood. The money is reaching them. Equality isn’t. That gap is the real test of SDG 5 […]
September 4, 2026
The revised law modernises China’s defense system by clarifying military and civilian responsibilities, integrating advanced technology, and defining duties for citizens, including the potential for resource expropriation Highlights The 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s […]
September 2, 2026
The 25th round of Special Representative talks between India’s Ajit Doval and China’s Wang Yi resulted in a significant 8-point joint statement Highlights National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on August 25 in Beijing […]
September 1, 2026
Behera’s Contributions to KMRL and the future of Kochi Metro, including non-fare revenue and public participation in urban transport planning.
September 1, 2026
Kochi street vendors need suitable vending zones and dedicated spaces for effective rehabilitation, says D Dhanuraj.
August 28, 2026
High-rise apartments are becoming increasingly important to Kerala’s urban housing landscape as urbanisation expands and the distinction between urban and rural areas continues to diminish. With limited developable land, a long coastline and extensive ecologically sensitive areas, the scope for […]
August 21, 2026
Indian cities are increasingly exposed to climate risks such as extreme heat, flooding, water stress and cyclones, making urban climate action central to India’s resilience and Net Zero ambitions. Dr Ravikant Joshi’s paper reviews the evolution of climate action in […]
August 21, 2026
China marked Jiang Zemin’s 100th birth anniversary with a significant speech by President Xi Jinping. Unexpectedly, Xi referenced the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident, breaking a long-standing political silence. In a notable internal political development, China on March 17, 2026, celebrated […]
August 20, 2026
Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka through policy reforms for shared IPT services and better first- and last-mile connectivity.
August 13, 2026
As Indian cities face growing infrastructure and climate-financing needs, municipal green bonds offer a potential pathway to mobilise long-term capital for sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. For Kochi, a low-lying coastal city increasingly exposed to flooding, heat stress and climate […]
August 12, 2026
Kochi's traffic highlights the need for better public transport and connectivity alongside road infrastructure development.
August 12, 2026
Kochi's nightlife and the closure of Queen's Walkway are discussed by D Dhanuraj, highlighting urban spaces, safety, and the city's economy.
August 12, 2026
Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian cities through fleet expansion, better connectivity, and commuter-focused service improvements.
August 6, 2026
When geopolitical tensions escalate across the Gulf region, the consequences are felt in hundreds of households in Kerala, which depend on remittances to meet their daily needs. Early 2026 US-led military strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures over Dubai, […]
August 6, 2026
India's sodium-ion battery ecosystem requires stronger domestic manufacturing, indigenous hard carbon production, and technology-neutral policy support.