Listen closely. In the heart of any Indian residential colony, amidst the hum of daily life, you’ll eventually hear it. That distinct, satisfying thwack of a tennis ball meeting wood, …
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India Rising
Global India
Beyond Bollywood Beats: How Indian Cinema is Scripting a New Global Identity in 2025
by Sarawanan
India’s cinema wins global identity in 2025! Beyond Bollywood, diverse regional films, fueled by cultural pride, gain international acclaim, shaping perceptions of India’s rich diversity.
Global India
Not Indian Enough? Not American Enough? How Gen 1.5 Diaspora Are CRUSHING IT in Business!
by Sarawanan
Discover Generation 1.5’s economic impact! How Indian diaspora members migrating as kids leverage hybrid cultural skills for unique niches in consulting, market expansion, and entrepreneurship.
India Explained
Crowded Streets: India’s Unspoken Social Dance (Where Chaos is Just Choreography You Don’t Understand Yet)
by Sarawanan
Discover India’s crowded streets as a unique social dance, a choreography of trust and chaos where pedestrians and vehicles coexist. Explore the unwritten rules and cultural balance behind navigating this …
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 …
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.
Civilisational Narrative
The Constitution Before Constitutions: How Arthashastra Forged the Blueprint for Modern Governance
by Sarawanan
Kautilya’s Arthashastra: Explore this ancient Indian “constitution” that detailed governance, taxation, and diplomacy. Its insights on statecraft remain surprisingly relevant for modern political science and policy challenges. A civilisational marvel.
Business
Why Indian Startups Fail: The Deadly Mistakes Even Smart Entrepreneurs Keep Making
by Sarawanan
Discover why Indian startups fail, from universal issues like cash flow and market mismatch to unique challenges like India’s diverse, price-sensitive market, scaling complexities, and the ‘jugaad’ paradox.