July 3, 2026
Kochi Dialogue 2026

Kochi Dialogue 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R) Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaDate: November 2026 (Dates to be announced)Venue: Kochi, Kerala, India Building the Next Chapter of India–GCC Relations […]
July 1, 2026
Youth Migration from Kerala

Youth Migration from Kerala: CPPR Study Featured in Deepika

Student migration from Kerala continues to rise as students seek better education, careers, and global opportunities.
July 1, 2026
Reforming Fire Safety

Reforming Fire Safety in India: An Urgent Policy Imperative

A total of 9 people died in a recent fire incident at a residential building in southwest Delhi’s Palam area. The National Crime Record Bureau data shows a decline in the number of fire accidents in India, a decrease from […]
June 30, 2026
Public Policy Education

Missing craft in India’s public policy classrooms

Another academic year is opening in India, and with it, a fresh crop of institutions is announcing public policy programmes. Public policy has become something of a fashion statement in the university education world. Many will argue that they are […]
June 29, 2026
Kerala Public Transport

Kerala’s Mobility Challenge: D Dhanuraj on the Future of Public Transport

Kerala public transport must evolve with better connectivity, accessibility, and sustainable planning to meet changing travel needs.
June 24, 2026
Pedestrian Infrastructure

Reclaiming Footpaths for Pedestrians: D Dhanuraj in The New Indian Express

Pedestrian infrastructure in Kochi faces multiple challenges. D Dhanuraj highlights the need for safer, accessible, and well-maintained footpaths.
June 22, 2026
Indira Guarantees

Kerala Budget 2026: D Dhanuraj on Balancing Promises and Fiscal Realities

Indira Guarantees remain central to Kerala's policy debate, with D Dhanuraj highlighting the need to balance welfare commitments with fiscal sustainability.
June 18, 2026
Kerala 2030 Blueprint

Not another subsidy package — Kerala needs a blueprint for 2030

As Kerala’s new government presents its first Budget, this article argues that the state cannot compete through subsidies alone. Instead, Kerala must build a credible investment ecosystem based on regulatory certainty, labour flexibility, innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and quality of life […]
June 18, 2026
Kerala's Changing Electoral Landscape

D Dhanuraj on Kerala’s Changing Electoral Landscape

Kerala's Changing Electoral Landscape highlights the BJP's growing acceptance among sections of Ezhava voters, notes D Dhanuraj.
May 28, 2026
India’s permit raj

India must retire the permit raj in public transport

In a recent development, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has initiated a multi‑state survey across 13 Indian states to examine why urban residents continue to prefer private vehicles to public transport. The survey will assess people’s […]
May 18, 2026

The Educator-in-Chief: Where CM Satheesan Cannot Go Wrong

  With the United Democratic Front’s historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, V.D. Satheesan steps into Cliff House not merely as Kerala’s thirteenth Chief Minister, but as the custodian of an unprecedented generational hope. The massive support that propelled […]
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 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.