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 …
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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 …
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 …
The IPL, fueled by India’s passion, became a lab for streaming innovation. Explore how platforms like JioCinema and Hotstar used algorithms to create interactive, personalized viewing experiences that have reshaped …
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 …
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 …