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 …
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India’s urban transport challenges are being solved by the humble scooter, supercharged by apps. Explore how bike taxis and quick commerce thrive by building ecosystems around our national preference for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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