Discover India’s ancient trade guilds, the original startup incubators! These powerful Shrenis and Ainnurruvar built economic empires, offering lessons for today’s innovators. Explore a forgotten chapter of India’s vibrant commercial …
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
Explore India’s dramatic shift to a cashless economy. Discover the impact of UPI and digital payments on transparency, inclusion, and daily life, from kiranas to startups, highlighting benefits and ongoing …
Rituals Before Revenue: Why Indian Businesses Always Start with Prayer (It’s More Than Just Good Luck!)
Discover why Indian businesses blend rituals with revenue. Explore how poojas and prayers are integral to commercial openings, reflecting deep spiritual integration beyond superstition, impacting ethos and community.
The Treasure Trove Under Your Bed: Why Indians Can’t Throw Things Away (It’s Complicated, and Hilarious)
Discover why Indians often can’t throw things away! Explore the cultural hoarding mindset, rooted in historical frugality, emotional attachment, and the unique ‘jugaad’ approach to possessions and consumption.
Why Indian Startups Fail: The Deadly Mistakes Even Smart Entrepreneurs Keep Making
Discover why Indian startups fail, from universal issues like cash flow and market mismatch to unique challenges like India’s diverse, price-sensitive market, scaling complexities, and the ‘jugaad’ paradox.
Before Islam: The UNTOLD Story of India’s Global “Power Network” with Greece, Persia & China!
Uncover pre-Islamic India’s role as a multicultural knowledge crossroads. Learn about peaceful interactions with Greece, Persia, and China, fostering global exchange long before common narratives suggest. A truly interconnected ancient …
Finding Your ‘Shanti’ in a Stressed-Out World: How Yoga Became India’s Greatest Gift
Explore Yoga’s 2025 global boom! Rooted in ancient Indian spirituality, it’s easing modern stress worldwide, boosting wellness and India’s soft power. Find calm and insight on Indilogs.
Not Just Neighbours, Now Rivals: How China Standoff Ignited India’s Economic ‘Josh’
China rivalry sparks India’s economic grit! Explore how border tensions fuel innovation and ambition to challenge trade giants, moving beyond ancient Silk Road ideals. Read more on Indilogs.
Why US trusts India’s tech minds in 2025’s AI race? Indilogs explores ancient math links, geopolitical shifts & rising confidence shaping this key tech alliance.
India’s Swastika Mystery Solved: How a Symbol of Luck Became the World’s Most Misunderstood Icon
Explore the ancient origins and auspicious meaning of the Swastika on Indian doors. Understand its role in invoking luck and protection, a sacred tradition entirely distinct from its negative global …