Explore the fascinating journey of Indian chess pieces. Discover how the elephant became the bishop and the humble advisor transformed into the powerful queen, reflecting the changing cultural values of …
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India Explained
The 50-Mile Rule: Decoding India’s Hyperlocal Taste Maps (and Why Your ‘Authentic’ Butter Chicken is Only Authentic Right Here)
by Sarawanan
Discover India’s hyperlocal taste maps and why our food changes every 50 miles. Explore the extreme regional culinary diversity shaped by geography, history, and community, creating unparalleled gastronomic variety.
India Explained
The Great Indian ‘Vacation’: Why Our Holidays Almost Always Mean Visiting Family
by Sarawanan
Discover why Indian vacations are a unique ‘tour of duty’ to visit relatives. Explore the cultural obligations, family bonds, and distinct tourism patterns that make these trips a beloved, if …
Technology
The Ayushman Algorithm: How India Digitized Healthcare for 500 Million People
by Sarawanan
Explore the “Ayushman Algorithm,” the tech powering the world’s largest health scheme. See how India uses AI, digital identity, and a paperless system to provide cashless healthcare to 500 million …
The ₹1 UPI transaction is a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It’s more than money; it’s a digital handshake, a modern ‘shagun,’ and a new way to communicate, reflecting deep-seated cultural values …
The IPL, fueled by India’s passion, became a lab for streaming innovation. Explore how platforms like JioCinema and Hotstar used algorithms to create interactive, personalized viewing experiences that have reshaped …
UPI
How UPI’s Success Accidentally Killed India’s ATM Industry: The Great Cash Infrastructure Collapse
by Sarawanan
UPI’s success led to an unintended consequence: the slow death of India’s ATM industry. We analyse how this digital revolution is dismantling our physical cash infrastructure, creating a paradox of …
Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a spiritual event; it’s Maharashtra’s biggest economic stimulus. Explore how this 10-day festival, from idol making to pandals, creates a massive, organic financial boom powered …
Philosophical Lens
The Zero That Changed Everything: How India Gave Mathematics Its Most Powerful Symbol
by Sarawanan
Explore how India’s invention of zero, rooted in the philosophical concept of Shunya, transformed global mathematics and became the bedrock of modern computing. A journey from ancient thought to digital …
India didn’t just climb the development ladder; it leapfrogged it. Explore how digital infrastructure allowed India to bypass slow, expensive stages of growth, creating “hidden prosperity” in time saved, costs …