Articles
May 22, 2026
In the run-up to the 2026 Kerala elections, fishing communities became one of the state’s most actively courted constituencies. Political parties announced housing schemes, insurance coverage, harbour projects, and welfare measures across Kerala’s 600-kilometre coastline, where over 10.65 lakh people […]
May 22, 2026
Sustained political will and timely implementation are essential to ensure that electoral promises translate into long-term dignity and security for Assam’s tea garden communities Constituting nearly 20 per cent of the electorate and influencing outcomes in over 35 constituencies, Assam’s […]
May 22, 2026
Kerala’s plantation sector has, for decades, remained a vital pillar of the state’s agrarian economy, sustaining the livelihoods of over ten lakh farmers, generating employment for more than four lakh workers, and contributing substantially to exports and rural development. However, […]
May 15, 2026
Local governance in India suffers from structural legal gaps: a deficit of in-house legal expertise at the municipal level, limited continuity across political transitions, and an absence of proactive legal oversight capable of serving both the institution and its citizens. […]
May 13, 2026
India hosted the fourth global AI summit in New Delhi from 16th to 21st February 2026, following Bletchley Park (2023), Seoul (2024), and Paris (2025) — the first in this series to be hosted by a developing nation. India’s framing […]
May 12, 2026
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s announcement of “Business Class” Volvo services on the Kochi–Thiruvananthapuram corridor is, in one sense, a candid admission. The state has conceded what commuters have known for years: public transit in Kerala is failing travellers. […]
May 8, 2026
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 comeback highlights Congress’ revival, strategic leadership, and the UDF’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
May 7, 2026
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 marks a significant moment, as the ruling party faces a major political setback.
May 6, 2026
LDF Collapse UDF Victory reflects a clear voter shift driven by anti-incumbency and dissatisfaction with governance.
May 6, 2026
Pinarayi PR Work Backfires as campaign spending and PR strategies fail to influence voter sentiment effectively.
May 6, 2026
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 highlights issues in leadership, policy design, and implementation affecting governance and public outcomes.
April 30, 2026
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 […]