Centre for Comparative Studies

August 26, 2014

“It is not your fault consumers!”- Understanding Kerala state’s historical mismanagement of the liquor market.

* Rahul V. Kumar The liquor policy of the government of Kerala announced last week, takes into account the dramatic rise in consumption in the state. However, it smacks trouble for the years to come. Although much time has passed […]
August 22, 2014

Total Alcohol Prohibition – Mixed reaction to govt move, Times of India, August 22nd

TOTAL PROHIBITION – Mixed reaction to govt move Times of India, 22nd August, 2014* The government decision to close down more bars except those functioning at five-star hotels has invoked mixed response. While women’s welfare groups and church welcome the […]
September 11, 2012

Lecture Series – Inaugural Lecture by Dr. ShashiTharoor, MP.

ShashiTharoor, Honorable Member of Parliament,Former Minister of State for External Affairs, and Former UN Under Secretary General for Communications and Public Information, inaugurated CPPR’s Quarterly Lecture Series Programme with an inspiring talk on “Freedom of Expression in the Internet Era”. […]