24 conversations in the run-up to 2024 elections July 6 -- Pradeep Chhibber & Rajdeep Sardesai July 18 -- @sanjaycsds & Gilles Verniers July 27 -- Mukulika Banerjee & Irfan Nooruddin Centre for Policy Research we hope this series unmasks complexities of Indian elections. More details soon.

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Strong The Indian Express edit on the hounding of Centre for Policy Research. There’s really no better reference for the institute’s work than government itself. From climate to foreign policy, social protection to urbanization—the center and the states have made ample use of its expertise.

Inspite....despite...we carry on determined and strong. Please join us for the 2nd lecture in our 50th anniversary series. Devesh Kapur on his important new book "Violence, Order & the Indian State"

Centre for Policy Research keeps engaging with the issues that matter. Proud of my institution and proud of my colleagues.

Modi crackdown leaves top Indian think-tank struggling ft.com/content/ee2b8b… w/ Benjamin Parkin

Modi govt crackdown leaves top Indian think-tank struggling : Centre for Policy Research debilitated by loss of tax-exemption and foreign funding, reports Financial Times ft.com/content/ee2b8b…

Modi crackdown leaves top Indian think-tank Centre for Policy Research struggling. Centre for Policy Research debilitated by loss of tax-exemption and foreign funding. An outrageous attack against the very best in think tank work, not just in India. ft.com/content/ee2b8b…

Flattering the Delhi Sultanate, playing to its peacock- vanity with honeyed words and State dinners will get India’s money to secure a million jobs in the US and defence contracts in France, but the nasty underbelly is repeatedly exposed to global gaze ft.com/content/ee2b8b…

We are delighted to present Centre for Policy Research's annual report for 2022-23. Read more to find out key highlights of our work: cprindia.org/wp-content/upl…

Despite formidable challenges Centre for Policy Research has stayed stay true to its mission of producing rigorous research & contributing to democratic debate. This years annual report is a tribute to all our friends whose support has empowered us to keep going.cprindia.org/wp-content/upl…

Don’t miss Twinkle Khanna in conversation with@BShrayana at #Suitableconversations at @sundernurserygardens! They’ll be talking about books, writing, stories - and of course, Twinkle’s new book, ‘Welcome to Paradise.’ ⭐️ Register: forms.gle/LR7XttFJjMsouS…

"We must defend secularism. In doing so, we defend India. We become genuine nationalists, not petty perpetuators of hate and bigotry." In defence of secularism in a time of majoritarian triumphalism. deccanherald.com/opinion/in-def…

Ideas for India: The CPR saga is a cautionary tale hindustantimes.com/opinion/ideas-… via Hindustan Times

Super excited to see our next journey unfold Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov)! With a young, dynamic team, we are passionate abt driving tangible progress in addressing #socio-#economic, #climate & #geographic #vulnerabilities. Look forward to engaging with everyone on it! Do follow to learn more…

Beyond the economy of the consumption,there is the economy of care. Take the latter more seriously. indianexpress.com/article/opinio…

Delighted to close the year with the publication of my book "Lessons in State Capacity from Delhi's Schools". This book is an effort to bring the voices of the frontline state - block officers, teachers, health workers - into the debate on state capacity in India (1/10) 🧵

Waste is a necessary part of our lives but can we reimagine what it means? Today in the TOI.

In today’s The Hindu Comment, I discuss how the moral panic surrounding “India’s Got Latent” is fueling the push for a digital censor board.

Gita Gopinath is right! Pollution isn’t a health issue It’s an economic shock 1.72 million Indians died due to air pollution in 2022 $339.4 billion lost to the economy 9.5% of GDP wiped out by pollution linked deaths Source: The Lancet 2025 Zoom out 1.7 million deaths every