CPPR in the News
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 […]
July 16, 2026
The Purge of Ma Xingrui highlights the political significance of leadership changes within the Chinese Communist Party.
July 16, 2026
Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India: Nikhil Ali examines why India's bus sector needs regulatory reforms and greater private participation.
July 15, 2026
Kerala, endowed with an extensive network of rivers, backwaters, wetlands, and paddy fields, possesses immense potential for inland fisheries and aquaculture. Despite these natural advantages and a strong fisheries tradition, the state continues to depend predominantly on marine fisheries, while […]
July 14, 2026
Kerala’s bus network is in structural decline. The availability of bus services in the state fell from one bus for every 910 people in 2000 to one for every 2,807 people in 2023 (CPPR, 2026). Over the same period, private […]
July 14, 2026
Mission Samudra and Kerala's Tourism Potential: Manoj P V explores how Kerala can boost tourism through its maritime economy and coastal heritage.
July 13, 2026
D Dhanuraj highlights the need for clear mandates, stronger institutions, and holistic planning to improve Kochi’s urban governance and development.
July 13, 2026
Every day, millions of Indians depend on shared autos, vans, jeeps, tempos, and other forms of shared transport to reach workplaces, schools, hospitals, markets, and public transport hubs. These services are so deeply embedded in daily life that most commuters […]
July 13, 2026
The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) marks a significant shift in India’s approach to urban development by promoting market-based financing, integrated planning, and financially sustainable infrastructure. This paper critically examines whether the scheme can achieve its transformative objectives, highlighting key challenges […]
July 8, 2026
ആലുവയിലെ തുരുത്ത് ഇന്ന് ഒറ്റപ്പെട്ട ഒരു ദ്വീപല്ല. അഞ്ച് പാലങ്ങളാണ് തുരുത്തിനെ പുറംലോകവുമായി ബന്ധിപ്പിക്കുന്നത്. അതിൽ മൂന്നെണ്ണം വാഹനഗതാഗതത്തിന് അനുയോജ്യവുമാണ്. റോഡുകളുണ്ട്, വാഹനങ്ങളുണ്ട്, ആലുവ പട്ടണം ഏതാനും കിലോമീറ്റർ മാത്രം അകലെയുമാണ്. എന്നിട്ടും കുറഞ്ഞ ചെലവിൽ യാത്ര ചെയ്യുക എന്നത് പലർക്കും ഒരു വെല്ലുവിളിയാണ്. കേരളത്തിലെ ഗ്രാമീണ ഗതാഗതത്തിന്റെ യാഥാർഥ്യം ഈ വിരോധാഭാസത്തിലാണ് ഒളിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നത്. […]
July 6, 2026
India China relations require a balanced strategy that combines national interests, economic resilience, and diplomatic engagement.