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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
India digitized its massive food ration system to fight hunger and corruption. Explore how Aadhaar and ePoS machines transformed the PDS, busting ghost beneficiaries and creating the “One Nation, One …
Explore “Data Darshan”—the ritualistic way Indians use the internet. It’s not casual browsing but a purposeful, temple-like visit driven by scarcity and cultural habits, with the smartphone as a personal …
UPI’s peer-to-peer magic has done more than simplify payments; it’s turned millions of Indians into informal lenders and micro-entrepreneurs. We explore this accidental revolution, where every smartphone user is now …
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 …