How Money and People Shape Each Other
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From Leash to Livelihood: India’s Dog Walkers Enter the Gig Economy
“I end up walking over 24,000 steps daily,” says 41-year-old Manoranjan, who walks dogs in his neighbourhood at Uber Verdant, […]
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From Leash to Livelihood: India’s Dog Walkers Enter the Gig Economy
“I end up walking over 24,000 steps daily,” says 41-year-old Manoranjan, who walks dogs in his neighbourhood at Uber Verdant, […]
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Why doesn’t Diwali feel special anymore?
Widely considered India’s biggest and most important festival, Diwali does not feel as special any more. The festival of lights […]
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The Great Indian Work Ethic
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent pitch to Dutch investors about Indians’ willingness to work hard, even beyond the conventional […]
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The Great SIP Illusion!
India’s investors are putting more money into mutual funds than ever before. In September 2026, monthly SIP (systematic investment plans) […]
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What 7-Eleven’s Exit Says About India’s Convenience Economy?
What happens when a global convenience store chain enters the land of kirana stores and street food vendors? It shuts down within five years. If you have visited Japan, Thailand, South Korea or the US...
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The Outsider Who Looks Like an Insider
On June 23, 2026, India cheered the news of Mumbaikar Kunal Shah being appointed as the global head of WhatsApp. In the same week, international banker Ashok Vaswani announced his decision to step down as CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank by the end of the year, choosing not to seek...
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