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क्या 2025 में इंडियन ई-कॉमर्स ने फाइनली 'ग्रो अप' (grow up) कर लिया है? इस एपिसोड में हम डिकोड करेंगे ClickPost की नई रिपोर्ट जो 635 मिलियन ऑर्डर्स के डेटा पर आधारित है। जानिए कैसे GST 2.0 ने इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स और फैशन को सस्ता करके फेस्टिव सेल्स में 25% की ग्रोथ दी। हम यह भी बात करेंगे कि कैसे Tier 3 शहरों में डिलीवरी की स्पीड अब मेट्रोज़ को टक्कर दे रही है और क्यों कस्टमर्स अब कैश ऑन डिलीवरी (COD) क...

This writing introduces an essay titled "There Is No Time," which explores the intersection of modern economic systems and the human psyche. The author, Samridhi, examines how the pressures of capitalism impact our internal lives and distort our perception of the future. By focusing on the scarcity of time, the piece suggests a need to reclaim our personal autonomy and mental well-being. Published...

In early 2026, many aspiring writers encountered a frustrating and demoralising message when trying to monetise their work on Medium: “New members are no longer being accepted into the Partner Program.” No explanation. No timeline. No roadmap. Read more - https://www.likhai.online/articles/why-new-writers-cant-join-the-medium-partner-program-in-early-2026

On May 19, 2009, seven-year-old Yogita Thakre was found dead inside a car at ’Bhakti,’ the Nagpur residence of Nitin Gadkari, then BJP state president and one of Maharashtra’s most powerful politicians. Nearly sixteen years later, four critical questions remain unanswered, and the case stands as a stark example of how India’s criminal justice system struggles when investigations involve the powerf...

An investigative analysis of newly declassified documents revealing the relationship between Indian billionaire Anil Ambani and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Read the full report here https://www.likhai.online/articles/the-ambani-epstein-connection-a-deep-dive-into-defense-deals-and-geopolitical-brokering

Title: Likhai Online Episode 2 – From Frozen Realities to Ancient Truths: A Confluence of Modern Strategy and Spiritual Wisdom Description:  This episode of Likhai.online presents a diverse  conglomeration of narratives  that bridge the gap between speculative fiction, ancient philosophy, and modern socio-economic strategies. We journey through  frozen moments in time , the  inner workings of the...

These articles cover the intellectual and cultural landscape of  Udupi  and the  South Kanara  region, juxtaposing ancient traditions with modern innovation. They highlight the legacy of  Bannanje Govindacharya , a Vedic polymath who preserved  Madhvacharya’s dualistic philosophy  and restored sacred manuscripts using advanced imaging technology. This focus on local heritage extends to the  Aliyas...

Nassim Taleb's Fooled by Randomness explores the human tendency to mistake luck for skill, particularly within the context of financial markets. The book uses anecdotes and mathematical concepts, such as Monte Carlo simulations, to illustrate how randomness significantly impacts outcomes. Taleb critiques the limitations of conventional wisdom and journalistic oversimplification, emphasizing the im...

Alex Hormozi's 100M Leads outlines strategies for acquiring customers. The book emphasizes four core advertising methods: warm outreach, content marketing, cold outreach, and paid advertising, It further explains how to leverage these methods through customer referrals, employees, agencies, and affiliates to exponentially grow a business. Hormozi shares personal anecdotes illustrating successes an...

This podcast is made from excerpts from Lewis Hyde's The Gift , exploring the dynamics of gift-giving economies versus market economies. Hyde contrasts the inherent social and spiritual value of gifts, which foster community and transformation, with the isolating nature of commodity exchange. The book uses examples ranging from anthropological studies of tribal societies to modern art and addictio...

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit is explored through excerpts, offering a look at its structure and content. The text covers key concepts like consciousness, self-consciousness, and reason, tracing their development through various historical and philosophical stages. Hegel's methodology, employing dialectical reasoning and exploring contradictions, is also highlighted. The excerpts provide insight...

These sources are excerpts from various works by Jiddu Krishnamurti , exploring the nature of the human mind and its inherent problems. Krishnamurti emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and freedom from conditioning as pathways to resolving issues like violence, fear, and suffering. He argues that true understanding arises not from intellectual analysis or seeking external solutions but fro...

This Mercatus Center study by Helland and Tabarrok investigates why prices in some sectors, notably education and healthcare, rise dramatically despite overall economic productivity gains. The authors explore various explanations, rejecting theories like administrative bloat and focusing instead on the Baumol effect. This effect posits that slower productivity growth in labor-intensive sectors, li...

Rob Fitzpatrick's   Write Useful Books  is a guide to writing and publishing non-fiction.  Fitzpatrick emphasizes creating highly useful books  that readers will recommend organically, minimizing the need for extensive marketing. The book details a process involving early reader feedback to improve the book's structure and content before writing the manuscript.  Key concepts include defining a cle...

Donella H. Meadows's  Thinking in Systems   is a primer on systems thinking, drawing on various disciplines and offering accessible explanations of complex systems. The book uses examples and diagrams to illustrate core concepts like  feedback loops (reinforcing and balancing), stocks and flows, and delays . Meadows explores how these elements interact to produce surprising system behaviours and d...

This Podcast explores Hegel's complex philosophy from his book " The Phenomenology of Spirit" , particularly his Master-Slave dialectic, which describes how self-consciousness develops through a struggle for recognition. The text then contrasts Hegel's ideas with Marx's materialist interpretation, showing how Marx adapted the dialectic to explain class struggle and capitalism's potential for revol...

This excerpt from Edward de Bono's  Lateral Thinking  details his methods for creative thinking.  De Bono's work focuses on techniques to overcome mental limitations  imposed by ingrained patterns of thought. The text presents several exercises, including using analogies, random words, and reframing problems to provoke new perspectives.  It emphasizes the importance of suspending judgment  and exp...

The text excerpts are from Marshall Rosenberg's  Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life , a book advocating for a communication method that fosters empathy and understanding. It emphasizes observing without judging, expressing feelings honestly, identifying needs, and making clear requests, thereby transforming conflict and improving relationships. The excerpts feature endorsements, chapter...

Acemoglu and Johnson's   Power and Progress  examines the historical and contemporary relationship between technological advancements, economic prosperity, and inequality. The book argues that technological progress does not automatically lead to widespread benefits, emphasizing the crucial role of  political and social choices  in shaping its impact. Using historical examples ranging from the Ind...

This Podcast is made from excerpts from Viktor Frankl's  The Will to Meaning , showcasing his life's work and philosophical perspectives.  Frankl's extensive career  included prolific writing and lecturing, establishing logotherapy as a significant school of psychotherapy. The excerpts  explore his views on existentialism , contrasting them with psychoanalysis and highlighting the importance of fi...

Guy Leschziner's   Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human   explores the neurological and biological underpinnings of seven classic sins.  The book  examines how brain structure, chemistry, and activity influence behaviors  such as anger, gluttony, lust, envy, sloth, greed, and pride.  Leschziner uses case studies of patients with various neurological conditions to illustrate his points , s...

Marvin Harris's  Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches  explores the practical reasons behind seemingly bizarre cultural practices and beliefs.  Harris argues  that these customs, from India's cow veneration to the potlatch ceremony, are not random but rooted in  material conditions  and  ecological factors . The book  examines various cultures  across different continents and time periods, analyzing the ...

Codie Sanchez's  Main Street Millionaire  provides a guide to acquiring and growing small, profitable businesses. The book emphasizes buying established, cash-flowing businesses ("boring businesses") rather than starting high-risk ventures. Sanchez details strategies for identifying motivated sellers, negotiating favorable deals, and managing acquired businesses efficiently. She shares case studie...

This Podsight is composed of excerpts from Hamilton Helmer's book, "7 Powers ," including forewords and an introduction. The book introduces a framework for understanding and achieving lasting competitive advantage in business, focusing on seven "powers": Scale Economies, Network Economies, Counter-Positioning, Switching Costs, Branding, Cornered Resources, and Process Power. The excerpts detail e...

Pema Chödrön's   When Things Fall Apart  offers Buddhist-inspired advice for navigating difficult life experiences. The book compiles transcripts of talks, exploring themes of  fear ,  pain , and  suffering , suggesting that embracing these challenges, rather than avoiding them, leads to  spiritual growth . Chödrön emphasizes  mindfulness ,  compassion , and  acceptance  as crucial tools for navig...