India’s infrastructure boom is creating a new kind of wealth. Beyond jobs, public investments in roads and digital access are generating private prosperity through saved time, new opportunities, and a …
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The Uncredited Foundation: How Indian Innovations Fueled Europe’s Industrial Revolution
The European Industrial Revolution wasn’t a solo act. It was built on a foundation of appropriated Indian innovations, from superior textiles and Wootz steel to advanced chemistry. A major historical …
India’s UPI is schooling Silicon Valley. Explore how its public, open, and low-cost model for digital payments became a global phenomenon, with countries like Brazil and companies like Google now …
The Social Media Payment Flex: Why Indians Started Broadcasting Their UPI Transactions
The UPI screenshot has become India’s new social media currency. It’s used to prove relationships, signal status, and tell stories. We explore this trend of ‘payment flexing’ and what it …
The Gold Rush for India: How a Case of Mistaken Identity Reshaped the World
Columbus’s famous “mistake” was no accident. It was driven by Europe’s obsession with India’s legendary wealth. Discover how the relentless pursuit of India led to the discovery of America, reshaping …
The Impatience Epidemic: How UPI’s Speed Expectations Changed Indian Customer Behavior
UPI’s instant gratification has rewired our brains, creating an “impatience epidemic.” We investigate how the expectation of speed from payments has spilled over, transforming customer behaviour and service expectations across …
Ever felt that moment of sheer panic when UPI is down? This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a new form of learnt digital helplessness. We explore how over-reliance on UPI …
Ever tried explaining to a child that money doesn’t come from your phone? We dive into the hilarious, confusing world of “UPI Natives,” a generation learning about economics from a …
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 …
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 …