February 9, 2025

Delhi Elections 2025: Decoding 1.0, 2.0, & 3.0

The AAP had nothing new to offer to the middle class, and the BJP struck their emotions with a timely income tax rebate announcement in the union budget 2025. Delhi election results have weakened the already weak opposition. The loss […]
February 6, 2025

Welfare, Debt and Migration: Can Kerala’s Economy Keep Up?

  Kerala’s public finance management has been under stress for quite some time. In the recently published fiscal management index by Niti Ayog, Kerala is ranked 15 out of 18 states, which shows the depth of the challenges the State […]
February 4, 2025

Union Budget 2025 focuses on Urban Ecosystems, Boosting Economic Activities

The announcement of social security for gig workers is a welcome sign   For the last five years, the frenzy around the Budget speeches has been about capitalinvestment, specifically allocating more money for various infrastructuredevelopments to cater to the demand […]
January 23, 2025

Post-Trump: Why India-GCC Ties Are A Key Factor

Amid global trade uncertainties, India needs to up its game in the GCC zone—a well-thought-out FTA is the need of the hour, which will solidify the partnership, unlocking new opportunities for mutual economic growth!   With India’s markets in the […]
January 23, 2025

Delhi Elections | What Needs to be Done to Make Delhi a Liveable City?

Despite Delhi enjoying more power than what is offered with the 74th amendment to other urban local bodies, it has not truly grown as a liveable city.   The Delhi Assembly elections are around the corner, and for most observers […]
January 6, 2025

EP 16 | Impeachment of the Presidents and Political Instability in South Korea | Policy Beyond Borders

    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. […]
December 26, 2024

Navigating Indo-Pacific Dynamics: The Four Phases of India-Japan Strategic Partnership

The Indo-Pacific, a geopolitical concept that encompasses the Indian and Pacific Oceans as a single interconnected strategic space, has become a central focus of international relations and security discourse in the 21st century. This vast region, home to a diverse […]
December 19, 2024

A Candlelight Revolution in the making in South Korea

With calls for protests from trade unions, civil society and universities, it appears that SK is on the verge of yet another candlelight revolution The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of […]
November 28, 2024

Ease of Doing Business in Kerala: Decriminalising Business Rules and Regulations

Kerala’s regulatory framework significantly impacts businesses, often imposing criminal penalties for minor infractions. This report highlights the urgent need for decriminalisation in business laws to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. Key Insights Research Approach Recommendations  
November 26, 2024

India and the 16th BRICS Summit: Interests and Agendas

Over the last couple of years, BRICS has emerged as a key political force in the global world and the recent summit held from the 22nd to the 24th of October in Kazan marks the 16th Annual summit. The BRICS […]
November 14, 2024
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Landslide Risk Reduction in Kerala: A Climate Adaptation Policy Approach

The recent landslide in Wayanad has sparked a renewed discussion on the necessity of a robust climate policy in Kerala. The ecological vulnerability of Western Ghats compounded by the escalating climate crisis is alarming. Between 1950 and 2018, human activities […]
November 11, 2024

Make Shared Mobility part of Sustainability Discussions

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years for the PM E-Drive scheme, the Centre intends […]
October 26, 2024

Measurement in the New Data Sciences

From the humble magnifying glass to the state-of-the-art electron microscope, the approach to magnification has been one of exploration and innovation. As physicists and chemists strove to deepen their understanding of the physical world, their efforts benefited early users of […]
October 23, 2024

Reforms to Promote Shared Mobility for Economic Empowerment and Growth in Rural India

  Context Transportation is a critical issue in rural India, with limited and unorganised connectivity severely restricting access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. India’s rural population is around 64.13% of the total population. India invests […]
October 22, 2024

Indian Coastal Think Tank Network: Addressing Traditional and Non-traditional Challenges in the Indian Coastal Region from Regional and National Perspectives

The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is an arena of great geopolitical and geo-economic importance for India and the rest of the nations in the Indo-Pacific. This region boasts the presence of many regional organisations such as the QUAD, AUKUS, IORA, […]