Discover the Bindi, India’s ‘Third Eye Charm.’ Explore its evolution from a sacred spiritual dot representing intuition to a versatile cultural marker and modern fashion statement worn daily by millions.
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
Arthashastra’s Hidden Lessons: Kautilya’s 2300-Year-Old Business Strategies Echoing in India’s B-Schools and Boardrooms
Explore how ancient wisdom from Kautilya’s Arthashastra is entering modern Indian business. See its principles taught in MBA programs and applied in corporate strategies, offering unique governance and competitive insights …
The Gold Standard: How India’s Wealth Became the Target of Colonial Plunder – And Echoes in India Today
Discover how India’s historical economic dominance became a target for colonial exploitation. Learn how this systematic wealth drain shapes modern economic nationalism and young Indians’ views on foreign investment and …
The Oral Contract: How India’s Trust-Based Commerce Created Value for Centuries
Discover how India’s commerce thrived for centuries on trust, reputation (Saakh), and oral contracts. Learn how these principles now inspire fintech algorithms using social and alternative data for inclusive credit …
When India Controlled 25% of World GDP: Lessons for Modern Entrepreneurs Dreaming Beyond Services
Explore how India’s historical economic dominance (25% of world GDP) is motivating a new wave of entrepreneurs to build global products, moving beyond the service outsourcing model. Profiles of founders …
Zero to Billions: How India’s Mathematical Gift Revolutionized Global Finance
Explore how India’s ancient mathematical legacy, from Zero onwards, provides a unique edge to its booming fintech sector, revolutionising global finance with sophisticated algorithms rooted in deep historical expertise and …
Imagine unearthing a treasure right in your backyard, one that’s been there all along, just waiting to be discovered. That’s akin to the journey of delving into Yoga Philosophy, a …
A New Chapter in Indo-Taiwanese Relations Taiwan and India have inked a landmark agreement in an unprecedented move, opening doors for Indian migrant workers to the East Asian powerhouse. Signed …
Chai vs. Wall Street: Is the Dollar’s Dominance Under Threat from India’s UPI?
The aroma of freshly brewed chai mingles with the scent of ambition in the bustling bazaars of India. But this chai isn’t just fueling conversations; it’s fueling a financial revolution. …
The Rise of Krutrim AI: India’s Innovative AI Trailblazer Shattering Linguistic Boundaries
Krutrim AI, the brainchild of Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, is revolutionizing India’s AI landscape with its tailored language model, cultural understanding, and ethical approach. Poised to power digital transformation, overcome …