Before startups and B-schools, there was the kirana store. This is the original Indian MBA, teaching timeless lessons in customer loyalty, lean inventory, and real-world finance that can help any …
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
English, Hindi, and 47 Other Languages: The Polyglot Startup Communication Challenge
In an Indian startup, a single conversation can span three languages. This isn’t chaos; it’s a strategic challenge and a unique competitive advantage. We dive into how linguistic diversity is …
The Indian Startup Dress Code Dilemma: Kurta in Client Meetings, Hoodie for Coding
The Indian startup wardrobe is a strategic choice. A hoodie for coding, a kurta for clients. We decode how clothing reflects cultural identity, client relationships, and a company’s very soul …
In India, business failure is a personal shame, not a learning experience. This cultural stigma is the biggest hurdle for our entrepreneurs. It’s time we change the narrative from ‘failed …
Your Masi’s Dever’s Friend: 9 Ways to Leverage the Indian Relative Network for Epic Career Growh
Unlock career growth with 9 networking secrets from the Indian relative network. Learn to map, maintain, and leverage your extended connections for opportunities, referrals, and professional advancement.
From Hostel Mess to Startup Success: How Indian Engineering College Culture Shapes Entrepreneurs
The Indian engineering college is a pressure cooker that forges entrepreneurs. From hostel room jugaad to tech fest collaborations, this unique culture teaches resilience, teamwork, and innovation, creating the founders …
Surviving Office Politics with “Bua-ji’s” Wisdom: 5 Indian Family Diplomacy Techniques to Handle Difficult People at Work
Handle difficult people at work with 5 conflict resolution secrets from Indian family diplomacy. Learn how to use mediation, indirect communication, and face-saving strategies to preserve relationships.
The Art of the Infinite Line: 6 Patience Secrets from an Indian Queue That Will Build Your Career and Fortune
Unlock the secrets to long-term success from the Indian queue. Learn 6 powerful patience strategies for mental resilience and persistence that you can apply to your career and investments.
How to Spot Business Opportunities Like an Indian Street Vendor: 8 Market Reading Skills
Unlock entrepreneurial success with 8 market-reading secrets from Indian street vendors. Learn their genius techniques for spotting customer needs, testing ideas, and finding profitable opportunities.
How to Negotiate Rent Like a Desi: 6 Housing Negotiation Tactics That Save Thousands
Save thousands on rent with 6 powerful Desi negotiation tactics. Learn the Indian art of bargaining, relationship-building, and cost optimization for your next housing or real estate deal.