Discover why India’s walls are vibrant colour bombs! Explore how brightly painted homes, from pink to lime, express joy, spiritual auspiciousness, and community pride—a unique Indian cultural characteristic.
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
Potholes: India’s Unofficial National Obstacle Course (And Why We Secretly Excel At It)
Discover India’s potholes not just as hazards, but quirky road adventures! Explore how drivers navigate these obstacles with skill, humour, and a unique cultural acceptance of the bumpy journey.
Discover India’s unique tradition of festival idols, like Ganesha and Durga. Crafted from clay and then immersed, they embody spiritual impermanence and the vibrant, cyclical nature of creation and renewal.
The $107 Billion Mighty Hand: How 44 Million Global Indians Became India’s Economic Bedrock (And are Shaping World Policies)
India’s diaspora sent $107B home (2023-24), fueling the economy. By 2025, this economic power from 44M NRIs is influencing global policies. Explore their impact on Indilogs.
The Meditation Advantage: How Indian Mental Training Techniques Created Cognitive Superpowers
Unlock cognitive superpowers with ancient Indian mental training! Explore how meditation techniques like Dhyana enhance focus, memory, and problem-solving, backed by modern neuroscience. India’s timeless gift for a sharper mind.
Dhabas: India’s Highway Havens (Where Every Meal Feels Like a Warm Hug from a Long-Lost Punjabi Uncle)
Explore India’s iconic dhabas: rustic highway retreats serving comfort food like dal makhani with a unique open-air, familial vibe and trucker camaraderie, embodying the nation’s roadside soul.
India’s bazaars birthed its fintech. Explore how traditional market trust systems, like khata and community credit, inspired UPI and digital payment platforms, proving a unique, culturally rooted catalyst for innovation.
Viral Before the Internet: How Ramayana Became the World’s First Global Entertainment Franchise
Explore the Ramayana as the world’s first global entertainment franchise. See how this ancient Indian epic went viral across Asia through adaptation, rivaling modern media in scope and influence. Timeless …
The Great Wealth Drain: How The British Raj Siphoned $45 Trillion From India – And Its Lingering Shadow
Utsa Patnaik’s research shows the British Raj drained $45 trillion from India. Discover the shocking mechanisms of this economic exploitation and how colonial history impacts India’s economic psyche today. A …
Discover the Indian Thali, a unique dining ritual where multiple regional dishes create a balanced, harmonious meal. It’s a culinary mosaic reflecting India’s diverse yet unified ethos on a single …