Articles
September 23, 2026
Analysts usually explain India’s affordable housing shortage in terms of land prices, construction costs, and financing gaps. At the same time, there is an additional cost embedded in a less examined part of the housing market: the building regulations that […]
September 22, 2026
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi under India’s chairship with the unanimous adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration, themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The declaration backed India and Brazil for expanded, permanent roles at […]
September 22, 2026
What happens when a traffic disagreement turns into something more? Market for Disagreement and Road Rage in Kerala looks beyond traffic violations and fines to ask why everyday disagreements on Kerala’s roads escalate into confrontation—and whether better systems, technology and […]
September 21, 2026
While the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Xi marked a step towards normalcy, differing official readouts on the border issue and other sensitive topics highlight persistent challenges The BRICS 2026 Summit concluded successfully in New Delhi, culminating in […]
September 18, 2026
Power outages in Kerala: D Dhanuraj discusses improving electricity supply through microgrids, investment, PPPs and greater competition.
September 15, 2026
18th BRICS Summit: Explore India’s priorities, Global South cooperation, strategic autonomy, and key issues discussed at the CPPR roundtable.
September 11, 2026
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, convened a roundtable titled “The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South” on […]
September 11, 2026
The feature highlights reckless driving by private bus crews in Kochi and calls for public transport reforms.
September 11, 2026
“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a lecture series, it’s where students stop studying policy and start making it.
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 […]