December 23, 2024

Diving into India’s Blue Economy: Significance for Coastal Region – Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICTN)

SPEAKER: Amb Rajiv Bhatia, Former Indian Ambassador, and Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House, Mumbai, India Dr Monish Tourangbam, Director, Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies, Bhubaneshwar, India MODERATOR: Aleena T Sabu, Research Associate (International Relations), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, […]
December 19, 2024

A Candlelight Revolution in the making in South Korea

With calls for protests from trade unions, civil society and universities, it appears that SK is on the verge of yet another candlelight revolution The dramatic turn of events in South Korea, initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of […]
December 6, 2024

Intersection of Climate Change and Gender in India’s Coastal Region – Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICTN)

SPEAKER: Dr Dhanasree Jayaram, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, & Co-coordinator, Centre for Climate Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India. Sonakshi Saluja, Research Manager, Climate Adaptation, NIUA (National Institute of Urban Affairs), New […]
November 28, 2024

Ease of Doing Business in Kerala: Decriminalising Business Rules and Regulations

Kerala’s regulatory framework significantly impacts businesses, often imposing criminal penalties for minor infractions. This report highlights the urgent need for decriminalisation in business laws to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. Key Insights Research Approach Recommendations  
November 28, 2024

Strengthening State Responses to Gender-Based Violence – U.S. and Indian Perspectives | CPPR | USCG

Speaker: Shamita Das Dasgupta, PhD, Co-Founder of Manavi, academic, author, and lecturer Adv Flavia Agnes, Co-Founder of MAJLIS, legal scholar, and women’s rights lawyer Nandita Baruah, Country Representative, India, The Asia Foundation (TAF) Moderator: Anu Maria Francis, Senior Associate, Research and […]
November 28, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.38 | Looking Ahead: India-U.S. Ties under Trump 2.0 | U.S. Elections

Speaker: T. P. Sreenivasan, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Vienna, and Governor for India of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna Richard M. Rossow, Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics […]
November 28, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.37 | Understanding Key Foreign, Trade and Energy Policies of Trump & Harris

Speaker: T. P. Sreenivasan, Former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Vienna, and Governor for India of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna Moderator: J Paul Zachariah, Programme Officer, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Host: […]
November 26, 2024

India and the 16th BRICS Summit: Interests and Agendas

Over the last couple of years, BRICS has emerged as a key political force in the global world and the recent summit held from the 22nd to the 24th of October in Kazan marks the 16th Annual summit. The BRICS […]
November 14, 2024
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Landslide Risk Reduction in Kerala: A Climate Adaptation Policy Approach

The recent landslide in Wayanad has sparked a renewed discussion on the necessity of a robust climate policy in Kerala. The ecological vulnerability of Western Ghats compounded by the escalating climate crisis is alarming. Between 1950 and 2018, human activities […]
November 11, 2024

Make Shared Mobility part of Sustainability Discussions

The recent announcement of the PM E-drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years for the PM E-Drive scheme, the Centre intends […]
October 26, 2024

Measurement in the New Data Sciences

From the humble magnifying glass to the state-of-the-art electron microscope, the approach to magnification has been one of exploration and innovation. As physicists and chemists strove to deepen their understanding of the physical world, their efforts benefited early users of […]
October 23, 2024

Reforms to Promote Shared Mobility for Economic Empowerment and Growth in Rural India

Context Transportation is a critical issue in rural India, with limited and unorganised connectivity severely restricting access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. India’s rural population is around 64.13% of the total population. India invests 1.7% […]
October 22, 2024

Indian Coastal Alliance: Addressing Traditional and Non-traditional Challenges in the Indian Coastal Region from Regional and National Perspectives

India is a peninsular nation with a coastline spanning 11,098 km across nine coastal states and four union territories. The Indian coastal region is crucial for global trade, handling 70% of the world’s container traffic and major energy trade routes. […]
October 20, 2024

Role Of Markets In Indian Road Transport System

October 19, 2024

Kochi Dialogue 2025

What is Kochi Dialogue? Kochi Dialogue is a Track 1.5 diplomacy conclave organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is a global channel that explores synergies […]