For Indian freelancers, the UPI transaction history is a messy mix of client payments and chai bills. We provide a DIY “Tax Survival Kit”—eight strategies to turn your UPI data …
Sarawanan
Sarawanan
Meet Sarawanan — part news buff, part history nerd, part chai-fuelled thinker. For the past two decades, he’s followed India's economic shifts, cultural twists, and everything in between. His writing on IndiLogs isn’t about textbook theories or dry reports — it’s about telling the real India story. The one that connects temple donations to rural banks, or Diwali sales to stock market surges. If you're someone who enjoys learning about India’s roots while watching it sprint ahead, you’ll feel right at home here
The cranes in the sky and the UPI beeps on the street aren’t just noise; they are signals. India is on the brink of an economic explosion. We analyze 7 …
10 Ways to Network Effectively as an Indian Entrepreneur (Without Feeling Fake)
Networking doesn’t have to feel fake. We break down 10 authentic, culturally-aligned strategies for Indian entrepreneurs—from the art of ‘Chai pe Charcha’ to giving before you get—to build relationships that …
Ditching cash has rewired the Indian brain. Psychologists break down six key behavioral shifts, from altered generosity to a forgotten sense of value, validating the strange new financial habits we’ve …
Throwing a party in India? It’s a high-stakes test of hospitality. This guide covers the 5 essential rules, from the mandatory over-preparation of food to the art of the “Long …
5 Ways to Maintain Your Health When Indian Food Culture Means Constant Eating
Navigating health goals in a culture where “food equals love” is tough. This guide offers 5 diplomatic strategies to handle food-pushing relatives, refuse extra helpings without offense, and maintain dietary …
The Data Delusion: How Indian Startups Make Gut Decisions While Pretending to Be Data-Driven
In Indian startups, data is often used to justify decisions already made by gut feeling. We explore this “data delusion,” the cultural roots of trusting intuition over spreadsheets, and how …
Learn how to monetize Indian cultural heritage. This guide offers 5 strategies for turning traditional crafts, wellness wisdom, and stories into authentic, profitable businesses for the modern world.
Feeling trapped by Indian society’s narrow definition of success? This guide offers 5 practical strategies to break free from the Engineering-Medicine-MBA triad, manage parental expectations, and build a viable, fulfilling …
Remember how our parents handled cash? We compare their disciplined habits to our frictionless UPI world, revealing the financial wisdom—from budgeting to delayed gratification—that we’ve accidentally lost in the digital …