From 3-hour movies to 30-second Reels, India’s entertainment DNA has been rewritten. Explore how short videos have altered our attention spans, democratized fame, and created a new, high-speed cultural grammar …
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
From Potli to Payments: How Digital Wallets Reflect Traditional Money-Handling
The success of UPI isn’t just tech; it’s cultural design. Explore how digital wallets reflect traditional Indian money habits, from the ‘potli’ and ‘shagun’ to the ‘udhaar’, making digital payments …
India didn’t just climb the development ladder; it leapfrogged it. Explore how digital infrastructure allowed India to bypass slow, expensive stages of growth, creating “hidden prosperity” in time saved, costs …
From Chaturanga to Checkmate: Why India Invented War Without Blood
Explore Chaturanga, the ancient Indian origin of chess. Learn how it was created as a sophisticated “war without blood,” a battle simulation reflecting India’s unique approach to strategy and non-violent …
Discover India’s ‘Cow Traffic Protocol,’ the unwritten rules of road sharing with sacred animals. Explore how cultural veneration creates a unique, sophisticated system of negotiation in public spaces.
The Little Notebook of Trust: How India’s Corner Shops Run a Banking System Without Interest
Discover the ‘khata’ system, India’s corner shop credit network. Explore how these local grocers act as interest-free bankers, building community resilience and loyalty through a notebook of trust.
The Sidewalk Salon: How India’s Open-Air Barbers Shape More Than Just Hairstyles
Explore India’s sidewalk barbers, an overlooked open-air economy. Discover how these micro-entrepreneurs provide essential grooming and act as community confidants and news hubs, all from a patch of pavement.
Discover the Indian wedding not just as a ritual, but as a massive economic sector. This cultural practice, worth over ₹3 lakh crore, supports millions of livelihoods across jewellery, catering, …
Discover the monumental legacy of Viswanathan Anand. Learn how his success transformed chess in India, changing parental attitudes and building an infrastructure that created a dynasty of Grandmasters.
UPI is Everywhere, But Your Wallet is Still Full! The Real Reason India Can’t Quit Cash.
Discover why cash remains king in Digital India. Explore the unique coexistence of UPI and physical currency, driven by trust, habit, the digital divide, and distinct transaction patterns.