India’s infrastructure boom is creating a new kind of wealth. Beyond jobs, public investments in roads and digital access are generating private prosperity through saved time, new opportunities, and a …
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 Uncredited Foundation: How Indian Innovations Fueled Europe’s Industrial Revolution
The European Industrial Revolution wasn’t a solo act. It was built on a foundation of appropriated Indian innovations, from superior textiles and Wootz steel to advanced chemistry. A major historical …
The Bindi Code: Decoding the Cultural Information System Hidden in Forehead Decorations
Discover the Bindi, India’s forehead decoration, as a sophisticated communication system. Explore how this simple dot encodes complex information about marital status, regional identity, and modern style.
Breath as Technology: How Traditional Indian Breathing Practices Function as Sophisticated Psychological and Physical Regulation Systems
Explore traditional Indian pranayama as a sophisticated “biotechnology”. Learn how specific breathing techniques function as precise tools to regulate your psychology, manage stress, and optimise physical health.
The Arranged Marriage Algorithm: How Traditional Matchmaking Systems Balance Individual Compatibility with Social Stability
Discover the Indian arranged marriage as a complex “algorithm” for compatibility. Explore how it balances cultural, economic, and astrological factors to optimise for long-term success and social harmony.
The Digital Identity Revolution: How Aadhaar-Enabled Services Create Economic Inclusion
Beyond DBT, Aadhaar’s true power is slashing the “invisible costs” of transacting. Discover how this digital identity infrastructure creates economic inclusion by lowering barriers to finance, credit, and formal markets …
Shad Darshana: The 6 Ancient Lenses to See Success (And Solve Almost Any Problem)
Feeling stuck? Explore Shad Darshana, ancient India’s six philosophical “lenses” (Nyaya, Yoga, etc.). A powerful, unique toolkit for solving modern business and personal problems with clarity and depth. Read more …
The Morning Ritual Matrix: How Traditional Indian Daily Practices Create Psychological Resilience and Community Cohesion
Explore India’s traditional morning rituals as a powerful framework for well-being. Discover how Surya Namaskar, Tulsi watering, and Rangoli create psychological resilience, discipline, and strong community bonds.
India’s UPI is schooling Silicon Valley. Explore how its public, open, and low-cost model for digital payments became a global phenomenon, with countries like Brazil and companies like Google now …
Why Ancient India’s Approach to Diversity Created the World’s Most Inclusive Civilization
Explore how the ancient Indian principle “Truth is one, sages call it by many names” created a unique civilization of acceptance, not just tolerance. This pluralistic genius offers a powerful …