Explore why the question “Have you eaten?” is India’s universal care language. Discover how inquiries about food function as deep expressions of concern and affection, shaping unique relationship patterns.
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Ancient Wisdom
Discover the unwritten “first bite” rule in Indian homes. Who eats first—God, the eldest, or a child—reveals deep-seated family hierarchies, protection instincts, and the sacred nature of food.
Discover the Puja Thali, India’s essential “prayer kit.” Explore how this curated tray of lamps, incense, and offerings is a unique religious tool for daily worship in Indian homes.
Business
Checkmate: How Ancient IKS Games are Powering India’s $2 Billion Esports Economy
by Sarawanan
Ancient IKS games like Chaturanga (chess) were the original mind sports. Today, this legacy of strategic thinking is powering India’s $2 billion esports economy, creating champions and inspiring a new …
Technology
The Fermentation Nation: How Indians Mastered Microbiology in Their Kitchens (Long Before Labs Existed)
by Sarawanan
Discover India’s ancient mastery of fermentation—a sophisticated biotechnology developed in kitchens. Explore how practices creating dosa, pickles, and more enhance nutrition and flavour without modern labs.
Culture
India’s Secret Security System: Why Lemons & Chillies Are Guarding Million-Dollar Businesses.
by Sarawanan
Discover the power of the lemon-chilli sentinel, India’s ubiquitous business talisman. Explore how this ritual to ward off the evil eye provides psychological comfort and cultural continuity in a modern …
Discover the Tika/Tilak, India’s unique forehead markings. Explore how these diverse dots and streaks act as spiritual and social signals in ceremonies and daily life, a ritualistic gesture rich in …
Civilisational Narrative
India & China: “Fluid” Dharma vs. “Rigid” Confucianism—A Tale of Two Civilisational Codes
by Sarawanan
Explore the foundational philosophies of Asia’s giants. We contrast India’s fluid, contextual Dharma with China’s rigid, hierarchical Confucianism to understand their deep civilisational differences and modern trajectories.
Civilisational Narrative
The REAL Father of Surgery Was Indian! Unmasking the Colonial Suppression of Ayurveda’s Genius.
by Sarawanan
Discover Sushruta, the ancient Indian “Father of Surgery,” whose innovations in plastic surgery stunned the West. Uncover the story of his genius and how colonial power suppressed and sidelined Ayurveda’s …
Civilisational Narrative
The Crypto Connection: How Ancient Indian Guilds Invented Decentralized Finance
by Sarawanan
Ancient India’s shrenis (guilds) and hundi networks pioneered decentralised finance! Explore parallels with modern crypto and DeFi, showcasing India’s long history of financial innovation and community-governed systems.