Discover India’s ‘barefoot boardrooms.’ Explore how the tradition of removing shoes in business spaces acts as a psychological equalizer, fostering authenticity, trust, and better decision-making by breaking down hierarchies.
India Explained
Floor Sitting Intelligence: Why Indians Think Better Closer to Earth (And How Your Chair Might Be Holding You Back)
Discover the unique intelligence behind India’s floor-sitting tradition. Explore how this simple posture impacts social dynamics, collaborative thinking, and decision-making, from homes to businesses, by fostering equality and focus.
Culture
India’s Secret Security System: Why Lemons & Chillies Are Guarding Million-Dollar Businesses.
Discover the power of the lemon-chilli sentinel, India’s ubiquitous business talisman. Explore how this ritual to ward off the evil eye provides psychological comfort and cultural continuity in a modern …
India Explained
The Pressure Cooker Symphony: Why a Hissing Whistle is the True Soundtrack of an Indian Home
Discover the Indian pressure cooker’s whistle as more than a sound—it’s a cultural symphony. Explore how this kitchen icon acts as a domestic timekeeper, neighbourhood rhythm setter, and an auditory …
Explore the Kanjivaram, India’s iconic silk saree. Learn how these woven heirlooms, rich with gold-thread artistry and tradition, are a cultural artefact unique to South Indian heritage, carrying family stories.
India Explained
Why India’s Roofs Are Accidental Art Galleries (Starring Your Wet Saree and Dad’s Faded Kurta)
Discover why India’s roofs become vibrant art galleries! Explore how clotheslines with drying sarees and colourful textiles create unique urban murals, turning a daily chore into a cultural spectacle.
Debating the British Raj’s legacy: Was it a project of modernisation, bringing railways and law, or did it steal India’s soul through economic drain, cultural subjugation, and a policy of …
India’s spice-to-software journey! Uncover the 2000-year continuities in trading strategies, from ancient spice merchants to modern IT exporters, showcasing India’s enduring global trade hub legacy.
Discover the Tika/Tilak, India’s unique forehead markings. Explore how these diverse dots and streaks act as spiritual and social signals in ceremonies and daily life, a ritualistic gesture rich in …
Discover India’s panipuri stalls, not just snacks but a unique social ritual. Explore how these tangy, interactive treats unite strangers in communal joy, embodying India’s vibrant street food culture.
