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.
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Celebration of India
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.
Global India
The $107 Billion Mighty Hand: How 44 Million Global Indians Became India’s Economic Bedrock (And are Shaping World Policies)
by Sarawanan
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.
India Explained
Dhabas: India’s Highway Havens (Where Every Meal Feels Like a Warm Hug from a Long-Lost Punjabi Uncle)
by Sarawanan
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.
Civilisational Narrative
Viral Before the Internet: How Ramayana Became the World’s First Global Entertainment Franchise
by Sarawanan
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 …
Civilisational Narrative
The Great Wealth Drain: How The British Raj Siphoned $45 Trillion From India – And Its Lingering Shadow
by Sarawanan
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 …
Culture
Why Bhoomi Puja is India’s Most Important Construction Ritual (Hint: It’s Not Just About Coconuts!)
by Sarawanan
Discover Bhoomi Puja, India’s essential pre-construction ritual. Learn how this unique blend of prayer, offerings, and respect for Mother Earth sanctifies building projects, from homes to high-rises.
Dive into India’s Mehndi obsession! Explore how intricate henna designs are central to weddings and festivals, fostering social bonds and acting as a unique, tactile cultural tradition beyond simple body …