From 3-hour movies to 30-second Reels, India’s entertainment DNA has been rewritten. Explore how short videos have altered our attention spans, democratized fame, and created a new, high-speed cultural grammar …
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From Potli to Payments: How Digital Wallets Reflect Traditional Money-Handling
by Sarawanan
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 …
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
The Sidewalk Salon: How India’s Open-Air Barbers Shape More Than Just Hairstyles
by Sarawanan
Explore India’s sidewalk barbers, an overlooked open-air economy. Discover how these micro-entrepreneurs provide essential grooming and act as community confidants and news hubs, all from a patch of pavement.
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.
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.
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.
Why did QR codes conquer India’s bazaars where card machines failed? It’s a story of jugaad. Discover how this frugal tech perfectly matches the chaotic, high-velocity rhythm of traditional Indian …
Think wealth is unspiritual? Discover Artha, the Indian philosophical goal of ethical prosperity. Learn how Chanakya advocated for wealth creation as a crucial part of a balanced, spiritual life. Read …