Articles

May 8, 2026
Karnataka's Gender Budget

The Labharthi Turn: What Karnataka’s Gender Budget Gets Wrong

Why does Karnataka’s budget portray women as grateful recipients rather than empowered citizens? Each year, the budget documents cast her as the beneficiary of free bus rides (Shakti scheme), ₹2,000 monthly cash (Gruha Lakshmi), or subsidised gas for “household members”. […]
May 7, 2026
V D Satheesan Kerala

Satheesan emerges as the comeback architect who revived Congress in Kerala

V D Satheesan Kerala comeback highlights Congress’ revival, strategic leadership, and the UDF’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
May 7, 2026
Sri Lanka's Renewable Sector

Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector: Strategic Balancing Between India and China Amid Geopolitical Rivalries

India and China are actively competing to expand their geopolitical influence in the Indian Ocean Region by investing in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, each driven by distinct strategic motivations. Sri Lanka’s critical position along the world’s busiest maritime trade […]
May 6, 2026
Kerala UDF Suspended

Kerala UDF Suspended: Heavy Setback for Ruling Party

Kerala UDF Suspended marks a significant moment, as the ruling party faces a major political setback.
May 6, 2026
LDF Collapse UDF Victory

LDF collapses in anti-government sentiment; UDF secures historic victory

LDF Collapse UDF Victory reflects a clear voter shift driven by anti-incumbency and dissatisfaction with governance.
May 6, 2026
Pinarayi PR Work Backfires

‘You can’t win just by pouring money; Pinarayi’s PR work backfires’ | Election

Pinarayi PR Work Backfires as campaign spending and PR strategies fail to influence voter sentiment effectively.
May 6, 2026
CPM Arrogance People Disconnect

‘CPM’s arrogance and distance from the people are the reasons for its humiliation’

CPM Arrogance People Disconnect is identified as a key factor behind its setback, reflecting gaps in leadership, governance, and voter engagement.
May 6, 2026
Government and Ministerial Failure

Failure of the government and the failure of the ministers; What is the Reason?

Government and Ministerial Failure highlights issues in leadership, policy design, and implementation affecting governance and public outcomes.
April 30, 2026
Falling Paddy

Falling Paddy, Rising Crisis: A New Future with Aquaculture

  In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s paddy cultivation crisis, focusing on the need for policy flexibility, integrated farming, and enabling aquaculture-led agricultural transformation. Paddy cultivation, once […]
April 30, 2026
Kerala Fireworks Regulations

The Shadow of the Spark: Why Kerala’s Fireworks Regulations are Backfiring

The catastrophic blast in Thrissur in April 2026 was not merely an industrial accident; it was a predictable outcome of a regulatory philosophy that prioritizes prohibition over partnership. As the smoke cleared, the familiar cycle of “Stop Memos,” police raids, […]
April 29, 2026
Kerala’s Plantation Sector

Kerala’s Plantation Crisis: Why Reforms Can’t Wait!

In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s plantation sector, focusing on the need for diversification, regulatory reform, and improved competitiveness. Plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, and […]
April 28, 2026
BRICS Global Geopolitics

D. Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on the evolving role of the BRICS coalition in the global geopolitical landscape.

BRICS Role Global Politics is analysed by D. Dhanuraj, focusing on its strategic relevance and impact on the global balance of power.
April 28, 2026
Kerala Post Poll Review

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on a post-poll review of the Kerala Assembly Election 2026

Kerala Post Poll Review explores key electoral outcomes, voter sentiment, and broader political implications of the 2026 elections.
April 28, 2026
Kerala Post Poll Analysis

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on a post-poll assessment of the Kerala Assembly Election 2026

Kerala Post Poll Analysis highlights voter trends, party performance, and key factors influencing the 2026 Assembly election results.
April 28, 2026
Kerala Polls 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on the Kerala Election 2026

Kerala Election 2026 Commentary by D Dhanuraj highlights political trends, voter sentiment, and key issues in the state.