The success of UPI isn’t just tech; it’s cultural design. Explore how digital wallets reflect traditional Indian money habits, from the ‘potli’ and ‘shagun’ to the ‘udhaar’, making digital payments …
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Indian Tech Prowess
India didn’t just climb the development ladder; it leapfrogged it. Explore how digital infrastructure allowed India to bypass slow, expensive stages of growth, creating “hidden prosperity” in time saved, costs …
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.
India Explained
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 …
Feeling burnt out? Explore Tirtha Yatra (pilgrimage), India’s ancient practice for renewal. Discover how it helps entrepreneurs find purpose, perspective, and resilience. Read more on Indilogs.
“Roti, Kapda, Makaan” has a new partner: Mobile. Explore how smartphones have become a basic need in India, essential for accessing food, opportunity, and security, effectively rebooting Maslow’s hierarchy for …
Global India
Beyond ‘Little Indias’: The Surprising Economic Architecture of Our Global Mohallas
by Sarawanan
Beyond tourist spots, “Little Indias” are sophisticated economic engines. They act as soft landing zones for new immigrants and innovation hubs connecting global markets. Discover their architecture.
Global India
The Bollywood Beta Test: How Your Viewing Habits in Vancouver are Shaping the Next Blockbuster in Mumbai
by Sarawanan
Indian entertainment uses diaspora audiences as a “beta test.” Discover how their viewing data and purchasing power influence content creation, shaping films back in India for global success.
Dive into Jugaad, India’s ingenious hack for life’s chaos! Explore this unique DIY mindset blending creativity, resourcefulness, and improvisation, from everyday fixes to budget startups, defining India’s approach to problem-solving.