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 […]
October 18, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.36 | US Presidential Elections 2024: Voter Trend Analysis

Speaker : Prof G Gopa Kumar PhD, Eminent Psephologist and Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala Moderator : Aleena T Sabu, Associate, Research, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)  
October 18, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.35 | Election Outcomes in the Haryana Assembly Polls Oct 2024

Speaker : Naveen Kumar, Political Consultant and Regional Director of Rajneethi Political Consultancy Moderator : Sreelakshmi Harilal, Associate, Research, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)  
October 18, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.34 | Reimagining Leadership in Sri Lanka: The Rise of Leftist Politics

Speaker : Prof Jayadeva Uyangoda, Sri Lankan Political Scientist and Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Colombo Moderator : Neelima A, Research Associate at Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)  
October 18, 2024

CPPR Dialogue – Future of Vizhinjam Port: Enhancing India’s Maritime Role & Addressing Key Challenges

  Speakers: Moderator: Maalavika Ajith, Research Associate at Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)  
October 18, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.33 | UK Elections 2024: Results and Reflections on UK-India Relations

Speaker : Dr. Bhaswati Sarkar, Jean Monnet Chair, Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University Moderator : Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)  
October 17, 2024

Is Congress Truly on the Path to Revival? Analysing Its Defeat in Haryana

Key Takeaways: The recently concluded Haryana Assembly election result marks the second major surprise in India’s political landscape this year. In the 18th Lok Sabha election when every pollster, pundit and news report predicted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossing […]
October 9, 2024

EP 62 | Sports Beyond Medals – Part 1 | Policy Beyond Politics

    India’s sports industry is booming, with leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Indian Super League (ISL) contributing billions to the economy. The IPL alone is valued at $16.4 billion in 2024, with other leagues following suit. However, despite this […]
September 26, 2024

Real-Time Data: A Far-Fetched Vision for the Indian Transport Sector?

An important aspect that needs priority in the efficient functioning of the transport ecosystem is the availability of real-time data. In the era of advanced technological interventions in day-to-day lives, the necessity to develop the infrastructure to track transit information […]
September 25, 2024

Women’s Safety in Hospitals – Are the Recent Government Advisories Truly Progressive?

In response to the tragic killing of a female doctor at R G Kar Hospital in Kolkata, both the West Bengal government and the Supreme Court have introduced a series of measures aimed at enhancing the safety of women working […]
September 24, 2024

Wayanad: Decentralisation in Disaster Management

A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS) The news and the images from the landslides in Wayanad district […]
September 24, 2024

The Beginning of a ‘New Era’ of War – Challenges to Global Security

Examining the pager-walkie-talkie-linked explosions in Lebanon and its likely challenges to global order, peace, and security. Key Takeaways Last week, the pager-walkie-talkie-linked explosions in Lebanon have opened a new era of war. The explosions resulted in the death of over […]
September 24, 2024

From Connectivity to Chaos: The Reality of Kochi’s Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) Corridors

The non-motorised transport (NMT) corridors in Kochi fail to meet actual transportation needs, with obstacles making navigation challenging. Key Takeaways For whom are we building non-motorised transport (NMT) corridors? Observing the recently constructed NMT corridors in Kochi, one might conclude […]
September 18, 2024

Power Tends to Corrupt: Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

A leading 19th Century political philosopher and historian, Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, popularly known for his pungent aphorism: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” reminds us that we should reflect on the influential leaders through the […]
September 11, 2024

CPPR-BIPSS Commentaries on India-Bangladesh Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal plays a crucial role in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Bangladesh, enhancing both strategic partnerships and economic ties. Joint research commentaries by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security […]