Explore the genius behind including bitter foods like karela in Indian meals. This isn’t a flaw, but a sophisticated system for wellness, palate education, and embracing a balanced approach to …
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 Madras Revolution of 1914: How a Clerk’s Letters Rewrote European Mathematics
In 1914, letters from an Indian clerk, Srinivasa Ramanujan, triggered a mathematical revolution. His intuitive genius solved problems that stumped European experts, forcing Cambridge to rewrite its understanding of mathematics …
Discover the profound meaning behind the simple Indian gesture of offering water first. Explore how this universal hospitality ritual reflects deep cultural values of care, guest status, and fundamental human …
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 …
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 …