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April 22, 2024

വോട്ട് എങ്ങോട്ട് | Election Special Dialogue with Mathrubhumi | Elections 2024 | Part 1

ലോക്‌സഭാതിരഞ്ഞടുപ്പിൽ വോട്ടർമാരെ സ്വധീനിക്കുന്നത് എന്തൊക്കെയാണെന്ന് മാതൃഭൂമിക്ക് വേണ്ടി വിലയിരുത്തുകയാണ് സിപിപിആർ ചെയർമാൻ ഡി ധനുരാജ്, സിപിപിആർ അഡ്വൈസർ ഡോ. ജി ഗോപകുമാർ, കേരള സർവകലാശാല മുൻ പ്രൊ. വിസി ഡോ. ജെ പ്രഭാഷ് എന്നിവർ. കേരളത്തിലെ ഓരോ മണ്ഡലത്തിലെയും സാധ്യകതളെക്കുറിച്ച് പൊളിറ്റിക്കൽ അനലിസ്റ്റുകളായ ഇവരുടെ വിലയിരുത്തലുകൾ ഇവിടെ അറിയാം. തിരുവനന്തപുരം, ആറ്റിങ്ങൽ, കൊല്ലം, പത്തനംതിട്ട, ആലപ്പുഴ, […]
April 22, 2024

SUV Squeeze: A Challenge For Urban Roads

While SUVs are subjected to GST cess, these are calculated based on the length of the vehicle. The width of the vehicle, which affects the road’s level of service, and bonnet height, which determines road accident fatalities, are ignored. Key […]
April 22, 2024

EP 60 | Business Regulations: Decriminalisation, Simplification and Digitisation | Policy Beyond Politics

In this episode, we explore the need for decriminalisation, simplification, and digitisation in business regulations. We dissect the implications of the Jan Vishwas Act and proposed amendments and delve into the progress of decriminalisation across the nation, identifying states leading […]
April 15, 2024

EP 11 | Policy Beyond Borders | Delving into India-UAE Economic Partnership: Exploring CEPA and BIT

This episode of Policy Beyond Borders with Dr Meena Singh Roy endeavours to unravel the multifaceted dimensions of India-UAE economic relations, exploring pivotal agreements like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the recently signed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)  and […]
April 15, 2024

Nuclear Power: How India’s Beaches Can Unlock a Nuclear-powered Future

Kerala and Odisha, home to golden beaches, collectively harbour over 70% of India’s thorium deposits. This vast resource is poised to fuel India’s indigenous nuclear power program. India’s Indigenous Prototype Fast Breeder Nuclear Reactor (PFBR) and abundant thorium reserves hold […]
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.28 | Political Waves and Undercurrents in Kerala Elections

Speakers Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Expert: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Discussion Points Gain invaluable insights into the intricate interplay of factors shaping Kerala’s political landscape in this […]
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.27 | Decoding the Minority Politics of Kerala

Speakers Guest: K V Thomas, Former Assistant Director, Intelligence Bureau, MHA, Govt of India Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR  Discussion Points Join this expert conversation as they unravel the intricate tapestry of minority politics in Kerala.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.26 | Competitive Narratives of India’s General Elections 2024

Speakers Guest: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Moderator: Sreelakshmi Harilal, Research Intern, CPPR Discussion Points Check out this discussion to gain valuable insights and stay informed about the trajectory of the world’s largest democracy.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.25 | An Overview of Indian National and State Elections 2024

Speakers Guest: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Discussion Points Listen to this expert conversation to grasp the nuances shaping Indian politics and the imperative […]
April 8, 2024

Make better public transport a poll promise

For many decades now, the bus transport sector in India has not received sufficient attention and support from the Union government As India gears up for another general election, political parties are actively engaged in releasing their manifestos. Despite being […]
April 8, 2024

EP 59 | Insights into Change: Recent Trends in India’s Female Labour Force Participation | Policy Beyond Politics

In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, […]
April 8, 2024

Spearheading Climate Action and the Role of Multilateral Development Banks

As global leaders have charted out new roadmaps for climate action in COP28, climate finance holds immense relevance. PM Narendra Modi, during his address at the big climate event, emphasised boosting climate financing and highlighted the role of multilateral development […]
April 5, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Municipal Financing in India

With a substantial section of the population moving to cities in quest of better opportunities and higher living standards, urbanisation is drastically changing the landscape of India. Local governments in India face both opportunities and challenges as a result of […]
April 5, 2024

Stakeholder Consultation on Homestays and Abkari Policy 2023-24 in Kerala

The Abkari Policy 2023–24 aims to relax the toddy regulations, allowing three star and above hotels and resorts to serve freshly tapped toddy from their premises to guests during peak tourist seasons. The policy, however, has not included homestays within […]
April 5, 2024

8 Ways To Approach A Bus Transport Field Study

Field visits are fun, especially when you try to study the very core of mobility, which is public transport systems. The structure of a city, housing patterns, real estate values, commercial spaces, etc. are all influenced by the available transport […]