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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


Preponing the delivery of their unborn children? Indians love America too much!
Indian couples rushing for C-Section deliveries to meet Trump’s citizenship deadline is extraordinary. Read on.
Jan 25, 20253 min read


Indian political parties are treating people like "Bhikhaaris". And it's working?
Indian political discourse is going from bad to worse. Have people just given up?
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Even Swiggy is ditching the SuperApp strategy. What about Tata Neu?
Zomato knew the downsides of SuperApps early on, Swiggy has caught up. But what about Tata Neu?
Jan 9, 20254 min read


Can Haldiram's be India's McDonald's?
Haldiram's has decided to not sell the majority stake in its legendary business. What's coming next? Read on.
Jan 8, 20252 min read


So what's next for Sharechat?
After raising over $1.3 Bil and making losses of over ₹12,438 Cr, Sharechat is left with ₹36.2 Cr in cash and bank balances.
Jan 8, 20253 min read


I'm coming out with my 18th song. But why?
My 18th song is coming soon. But why? Read on.
Jan 5, 20254 min read


The extraordinary journey of Snapdeal
Snapdeal is easily one of the most interesting startup story of our times. Read on.
Jan 1, 20253 min read


The diary of 2024: Nishant Mittal
Ever since March 2012, I’ve been documenting every day of my life in a bullet journal way. This was 2024, and my 13th diary.
Dec 31, 20243 min read


Who are the conspiracy theorists, and who are "intellectuals"?
The blurring lines of credibility between the pro-establishment "intellectuals" and the anti-establishment "conspiracy theorists" is a terri
Dec 29, 20242 min read


The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio: Book Review by Nishant Mittal
A review of Ray Dalio's The Changing World Order by Nishant Mittal.
Dec 24, 20243 min read


People like Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma are choosing to leave the country. What can India do?
If the ultra elites like Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, still choose to leave India. What does it say about our nation? Read on.
Dec 21, 20244 min read


The film industry is going the music way. How can it save itself?
The downfall of the Indian film industry, while extraordinary, isn't surprising. But how can it save itself? Read on.
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Research proves reading on paper "deeper" than reading online. What now?
Reading on paper is difficult, boring, but better. Why? Read on.
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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