Bangalore’s IT parks were designed to create loyal employees, but they accidentally birthed a revolution. Discover how their project-based structure became the training ground for India’s massive gig economy, turning …
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Modern Entrepreneurs
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 …
India’s infrastructure boom is creating a new kind of wealth. Beyond jobs, public investments in roads and digital access are generating private prosperity through saved time, new opportunities, and a …
Philosophical Lens
Shad Darshana: The 6 Ancient Lenses to See Success (And Solve Almost Any Problem)
by Sarawanan
Feeling stuck? Explore Shad Darshana, ancient India’s six philosophical “lenses” (Nyaya, Yoga, etc.). A powerful, unique toolkit for solving modern business and personal problems with clarity and depth. Read more …
India’s UPI is schooling Silicon Valley. Explore how its public, open, and low-cost model for digital payments became a global phenomenon, with countries like Brazil and companies like Google now …
UPI
The Social Media Payment Flex: Why Indians Started Broadcasting Their UPI Transactions
by Sarawanan
The UPI screenshot has become India’s new social media currency. It’s used to prove relationships, signal status, and tell stories. We explore this trend of ‘payment flexing’ and what it …
Global India
Meditation as a Service (MaaS): How Ancient Indian Wisdom Got Systematized for the Global Corporate Grind
by Sarawanan
Ancient Indian meditation is now “Meditation as a Service.” Discover how corporate wellness programs systematize mindfulness for global markets, creating new spiritual-economic models that blend peace with profit.
India Explained
The 50-Mile Rule: Decoding India’s Hyperlocal Taste Maps (and Why Your ‘Authentic’ Butter Chicken is Only Authentic Right Here)
by Sarawanan
Discover India’s hyperlocal taste maps and why our food changes every 50 miles. Explore the extreme regional culinary diversity shaped by geography, history, and community, creating unparalleled gastronomic variety.
UPI
The Impatience Epidemic: How UPI’s Speed Expectations Changed Indian Customer Behavior
by Sarawanan
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 …
Ever felt that moment of sheer panic when UPI is down? This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a new form of learnt digital helplessness. We explore how over-reliance on UPI …