With over 90% of Indians on Aadhaar, is the colossal Census exercise obsolete? We explore the high-stakes battle of India’s identity databases, revealing why the government needs both your fingerprint …
Indian Wisdom
Explore the genius behind including bitter foods like karela in Indian meals. This isn’t a flaw, but a sophisticated system for wellness, palate education, and embracing a balanced approach to …
Discover the profound meaning behind the simple Indian gesture of offering water first. Explore how this universal hospitality ritual reflects deep cultural values of care, guest status, and fundamental human …
The Arranged Marriage Algorithm: How Traditional Matchmaking Systems Balance Individual Compatibility with Social Stability
Discover the Indian arranged marriage as a complex “algorithm” for compatibility. Explore how it balances cultural, economic, and astrological factors to optimise for long-term success and social harmony.
The Great Textbook Scandal of 1835: How Macaulay Buried 5,000 Years of Indian Knowledge
In 1835, Macaulay’s Minute began the systematic erasure of India’s vast intellectual heritage. This act of educational colonization buried advanced science and philosophy to create an inferiority complex, an impact …
The Great Indian ‘Vacation’: Why Our Holidays Almost Always Mean Visiting Family
Discover why Indian vacations are a unique ‘tour of duty’ to visit relatives. Explore the cultural obligations, family bonds, and distinct tourism patterns that make these trips a beloved, if …
Discover the monumental legacy of Viswanathan Anand. Learn how his success transformed chess in India, changing parental attitudes and building an infrastructure that created a dynasty of Grandmasters.
“Khaana Kha Liya?” – Why in India, “Have You Eaten?” is How We Really Say “I Love You”
Explore why the question “Have you eaten?” is India’s universal care language. Discover how inquiries about food function as deep expressions of concern and affection, shaping unique relationship patterns.
One-Bounce Catch & Aunty’s Window Is Out: The Genius Legal System of Street Cricket!
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, …
Namak Respect: The Unspoken Salt Covenant That Governs Loyalty in India (And Why It’s More Binding Than Any Contract)
Discover “Namak Respect,” the unspoken Indian loyalty code. Explore how phrases about salt create a moral framework for relationships, shaping business and personal obligations beyond what’s written in any contract.