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"If you cannot convert an enemy into an ally, destroy him before he destroys you", said Chanakya, Machiavelli, Von Clausewitz, et al
How valid is this wisdom in the modern age of warfare between two nuclear powers? Read on.
May 11, 20252 min read
Why FT, IMF, WHO, UN, etc. don't matter anymore
The so called "authority institutions" of the past have lost all their credibility. But why? Read on.
May 11, 20252 min read
India's defense budget, and where it could go from here
An analysis of the Indian defense budget, how it's worked so critically, and where it could from here.
May 8, 20252 min read
When it comes to related party transactions, Ola probably has more "gas" than Blusmart
BluSmart is a crazy story when it comes to related party transactions and financial gymnastics. But what about Ola? Read on.
May 5, 20253 min read
Mr. Warren Buffett's greatest insight: A happy person lives longer
Mr. Buffett is finally retiring from Berkshire Hathaway at age 94. What would be his greatest insight? Read on.
May 4, 20253 min read
OYO's third IPO attempt has failed, too. End of the road for Ritesh Agarwal?
OYO's third IPO attempt has failed, too. Does it mean the end of the road for Ritesh Agarwal? Read on.
May 3, 20253 min read
Is Ayurveda a scam? How the "science people" are not so scientific after all.
There's a recent trend of calling traditional herbs, medicines and practices as "scams". This narrative is being peddled by people who've assumed the status of final arbiters and faithful protectors of "science". But what's the bedrock of these people's thesis? And is it really scientific? Read on.
Apr 28, 20253 min read
BluSmart founders excelled in fraud, but what about OYO?
BluSmart is done because of its fraudulent financial tricks. Not many are seeing OYO in the same lense. They should. Read on.
Apr 18, 20253 min read
Kirana shops Vs. Quick Commerce. When will the government step up?
Shops are closing en masse, with job loss figures mounting up. Where does the government stand on this?
Apr 17, 20253 min read
BluSmart, and the story of "luck"
The BluSmart story is yet another reminder of how "luck" shapes our lives. Read on.
Apr 16, 20253 min read
What is "middle class" in India? Here's an analysis
There’s a lot of confusion about what being “middle class” means in India. Here's a good way of looking at it.
Apr 10, 20253 min read
It's all about incentives: A lesson to India from El Salvador
What India can learn from El Salvador's miraculous transformation as the safest country in western hemisphere.
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Mr. Piyush Goyal and his bitter pill for the Indian Startup ecosystem
Mr. Piyush Goyal has given a bitter pill to the Indian startup ecosystem. How can Indian VCs improve without making it yet another shouting
Apr 4, 20256 min read
The fragility of life, and Val Kilmer: A tribute
Life’s so fragile and there’s so little that we have control over. Val Kilmer is such a great example of that. Rest in peace.
Apr 4, 20252 min read
After burning over ₹30,000 Cr, Indian VCs have finally realised the economics of Cab aggregation
So after 15 years of burning over ₹30,000 Cr in cab hailing, the VC space has finally got the economics of the business model.
Apr 1, 20253 min read
Superboys of Malegaon's Box Office disaster. What's the future of films?
Despite hitting all the right notes, Superboys of Malegaon has failed at Box Office. Why?
Mar 12, 20253 min read
The truth about Ola's "profitability": An analysis
Ola is trying for an IPO for the second time. How goos is the story? An analysis.
Feb 14, 20253 min read
So some social media guy spoke nonsense. So what?
Someone building a fortune on filth in the attention economy is as old as time. So why the fuss?
Feb 10, 20253 min read
What's really going wrong with FIITJEE?
The FIITJEE fiasco is a dark reminder of how brutal the competitive coaching play really is. Here's an analysis.
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Why doesn't India come out with innovations like Deepseek?
An analysis on the gaps in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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