Articles
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.
August 5, 2026
Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), delivered a technical session on “Identifying Appropriate Technology for Different Stages of Elections” at the International Conference on Model Standards for Election Technology, organised by the Office of […]
August 3, 2026
India’s cities are growing faster than their public transport systems can keep up. Private bus operators have stepped in, often with genuine intent to offer better, differentiated services, but the regulatory architecture treats innovation not as an opportunity but as […]
July 27, 2026
China's WAICO and India's BRICS standing are examined through the lens of global AI governance, strategic competition, and India's evolving role.
July 25, 2026
Oceanarium Proposal for Kochi highlights D Dhanuraj's call for a clear blueprint, proper planning, and sustainable funding for the project.
July 23, 2026
Can shared mobility bridge India’s last-mile connectivity gap? In this conversation, Chaithra Navada speaks with Shri. B. J. Antony, Former Senior Deputy Transport Commissioner, about the future of shared mobility in India and the policy reforms needed to unlock its […]
July 21, 2026
Shared mobility has become an essential transport solution in Karaikal, bridging connectivity gaps where conventional public transport remains limited. This policy brief examines how informal fare-sharing autorickshaws and route-based shared services operate within Puducherry’s existing permit framework, highlighting the legal […]
July 17, 2026
Travel across Indian cities today, and a stark contrast is impossible to miss. Booking a cab takes seconds, mobile data is among the cheapest in the world, and banking is a screen-tap away. But step onto a city bus, and […]