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Power outages in Kerala: D Dhanuraj discusses improving electricity supply through microgrids, investment, PPPs and greater competition. The post D Dhanuraj on Power Cuts in Kerala | All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

The post Achievement Dr. Ashima Goyal, Visiting Professor, IGIDR, has been nominated as a member of ‘Maharashtra Committee on Sustainable Public Finance’ by Finance Department, Government of Maharashtra appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

18th BRICS Summit: Explore India’s priorities, Global South cooperation, strategic autonomy, and key issues discussed at the CPPR roundtable. The post Event Report — The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

The post Journal article:Garg, Surabhi and Mishra, Srijit, Effect of demand and supply side factors on school education outcomes in India, Journal of Asian Economics, September 2026. appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

The post The GDP debate, redux by Rajeswari Sengupta appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

The feature highlights reckless driving by private bus crews in Kochi and calls for public transport reforms. The post D Dhanuraj on Reckless Driving by Private Bus Crews in Kochi appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship focuses on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with the upcoming 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi expected to advance collaboration among the grouping’s expanded membership.

The post Projecting inequality? Inequity in current IPCC mitigation modelling – podcast with Tejal Kanitkar appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

The post India’s 7.8% GDP: The Number that doesn’t add up – Podcast with Rajeswari Sengupta appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

India’s economic growth is projected to remain above 7% in FY27, with strong investment activity, rising corporate capital expenditure and export growth expected to increasingly drive the country’s economic expansion.

Luxembourg Minister Mr. Lex Delles and Dr. Jitendra Singh discussed expanding India-Luxembourg cooperation in space, AI, quantum technologies and life sciences.

Tamil Nadu and Telangana have built some of India’s most generous schemes for women: cash for education, cash for marriage, and cash for motherhood. The money is reaching them. Equality isn’t. That gap is the real test of SDG 5 […] The post From Global Targets to Local Triumphs: Evaluating SDG 5 Localisation in Tamil Nadu and Telangana appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

The revised law modernises China’s defense system by clarifying military and civilian responsibilities, integrating advanced technology, and defining duties for citizens, including the potential for resource expropriation Highlights The 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s […] The post Revision of National Defense Mobilization Law of China: A warning signal for India? appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Health researchers argue that factors such as where we are, who we are with, and how we feel play a crucial role in our experience of pain, which therefore has a direct impact on our well-being. While clinical medicine often ignores these factors, palliative care recognises that pain perception is directly connected to the psychological and social conditions of a person. As a specialised care model, it brings together doctors, psychologists, nurses, physiotherapists, allied health professionals,

The post The Small-scale opportunity for Indian business by Ashima Goyal appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

The post Envisioning the INR as a floating exchange rate by by Rounak Hande, Rajeswari Sengupta and Ajay Shah appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

The post Envisioning the INR as a floating exchange rate by Rounak Hande, Rajeswari Sengupta and Ajay Shah appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

Fundraising is often spoken about as a specialised function, as a job that’s done by the founder, CEO, or a dedicated fundraising team. It is considered a ‘gated’ space associated with high stakes, long-term relationships, difficult conversations, and high rates of rejection. Donors, too, often expect to meet the most senior person in the room, making fundraising feel like a responsibility that only a select few can hold. Yet fundraising is about much more than simply raising resources. It is ab

India and Denmark held the 4th JWG meeting in Copenhagen to strengthen cooperation in MSME development, innovation and intellectual property. The engagement included visits to Danish innovation hubs and participation in the Nordic-India Startup Summit 2026.

The 25th round of Special Representative talks between India’s Ajit Doval and China’s Wang Yi resulted in a significant 8-point joint statement Highlights National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on August 25 in Beijing […] The post The 8-point Joint Statement: Strategic implications for India-China relations appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Kochi street vendors need suitable vending zones and dedicated spaces for effective rehabilitation, says D Dhanuraj. The post Finding the Right Space for Kochi’s Street Vendors: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

The post Middle class mobility vs the K-shaped ghost by Ashima Goyal appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

It started, as these things do, at midnight on LinkedIn—the app that has quietly replaced Instagram as your doomscroll of choice. This is a well-documented condition among the unemployed and the underemployed: an obsessive, Pavlovian attraction to anything resembling a job, especially a good one. The moment you see the words ‘research associate’ or ‘MEL’ or ‘project management’, your thumb stops scrolling on its own before the rest of you has caught up. Then you begin to read it—the post that ca

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September 2026 under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

Nearly 50 years after the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978, primary healthcare remains one of the core tenets of global health. Governments endorse it; international organisations advocate for it; and researchers routinely point to it as the foundation of equitable health systems.  Despite this broad consensus, surprisingly little agreement exists about what primary healthcare constitutes in practice. For some, it refers to a package of services delivered through clinics and health centres clos

China marked Jiang Zemin’s 100th birth anniversary with a significant speech by President Xi Jinping. Unexpectedly, Xi referenced the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident, breaking a long-standing political silence. In a notable internal political development, China on March 17, 2026, celebrated […] The post Xi Jinping uses Jiang Zemin tribute to send stern warning appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Unlocking Shared Mobility in Karnataka through policy reforms for shared IPT services and better first- and last-mile connectivity. The post Event Report — Consultation on Shared Mobility and Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) in Karnataka | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

SEMICON India 2026 will bring together 500+ exhibitors and 240+ international companies from 40+ countries, highlighting India’s growing semiconductor manufacturing, design and innovation ecosystem.

India’s transition from Digital Public Infrastructure to indigenous AI is not simply an effort to make more data available for AI development. It is to see how data associated with public digital systems can be brought into new technological uses without weakening the legal and institutional safeguards that govern its collection, access and use. That balance creates sustained innovation alongside privacy, participation and public accountability. The post DPI for AI and AI for DPI appeared first

India’s engineering services exports have expanded nearly eightfold in a decade, reflecting rising global demand for Indian engineering, R&D, product development and specialised technology capabilities.

1. Email chor These are the managers or leaders who simply forward the team’s hard work with a cheery line: “Happy to share that we successfully completed…” which translates to, “I didn’t do it, but I’m definitely sharing it. Because I can.” 2. Mic chor Their privilege gave them the vocabulary and confidence to take up space and raise their voice. At the slightest opportunity, they grab the mic and conveniently forget to pass it to the one whose idea they just stole and repackaged as their ‘deep

The post Judging the RBI by the wrong rule by Rajeswari Sengupta appeared first on Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research.

Kochi's nightlife and the closure of Queen's Walkway are discussed by D Dhanuraj, highlighting urban spaces, safety, and the city's economy. The post Rethinking Kochi’s Nightlife: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian cities through fleet expansion, better connectivity, and commuter-focused service improvements. The post Event Report — Strengthening Public Bus Transport in Indian Cities | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Kochi's traffic highlights the need for better public transport and connectivity alongside road infrastructure development. The post Kochi’s Traffic Needs More Than New Roads: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).