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 …
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India’s urban transport challenges are being solved by the humble scooter, supercharged by apps. Explore how bike taxis and quick commerce thrive by building ecosystems around our national preference for …
Culture
The Little Notebook of Trust: How India’s Corner Shops Run a Banking System Without Interest
by Sarawanan
Discover the ‘khata’ system, India’s corner shop credit network. Explore how these local grocers act as interest-free bankers, building community resilience and loyalty through a notebook of trust.
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UPI is Everywhere, But Your Wallet is Still Full! The Real Reason India Can’t Quit Cash.
by Sarawanan
Discover why cash remains king in Digital India. Explore the unique coexistence of UPI and physical currency, driven by trust, habit, the digital divide, and distinct transaction patterns.
Beyond the tech, this is the human story of Aadhaar. We explore its transformative power in fighting corruption and enabling inclusion, and the stark reality of exclusion and privacy concerns …
Why did QR codes conquer India’s bazaars where card machines failed? It’s a story of jugaad. Discover how this frugal tech perfectly matches the chaotic, high-velocity rhythm of traditional Indian …
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.