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Kumkumadi Tailam Reality: Why Buying the ₹200 Version is Basically Rubbing Scented Vegetable Oil on Your Face
We are going to look at the math, the chemistry, and the reality of Kumkumadi Tailam. Spoiler alert: If you bought it for the price of a movie ticket, you are basically rubbing red-dyed vegetable oil on your face.
Rajesh Seshadri
3 days ago5 min read


The "Big Fat Indian Wedding" on a Budget: Acting Rich Without Going Broke
Today, we are hacking the Big Fat Indian Wedding. We are going to learn how to act rich, spend smart, and keep your bank balance (and your sanity) intact.
Rajesh Seshadri
4 days ago5 min read


The Great Biryani War: Hyderabadi vs. Lucknowi vs. Kolkata (Let’s Settle This)
The Hyderabadi will scream about "Masala." The Lakhnavi (Lucknowi) will whisper about "Nazakat" (delicacy). And the Bengali? The Bengali will silently point to the Potato (Aloo) with tears in his eyes.
Rajesh Seshadri
5 days ago5 min read


Credit Cards for Desis: How to Maximize Reward Points Like a Pro (Free Flights to India?)
Be the person who uses the bank's plastic to build a life of luxury on a budget. Treat your Credit Card like a loaded weapon—handle it with care, keep the safety on (Auto-Pay), and use it to hunt for big game (Business Class seats).
Rajesh Seshadri
6 days ago6 min read


Real Estate Reality Check: Buying a Flat in Bangalore vs. Investing in the US Stock Market
Ah, the Great Indian Real Estate Dream. It is hardwired into our DNA. We believe that unless we own a piece of concrete and brick, we haven't "settled." We love land because we can touch it, stand on it, and point at it while telling our relatives, "That is mine."
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 256 min read


"Paraben-Free" Labels: The Marketing Gimmick Replacing One Bad Chemical with Another Unknown One
But here is the solid truth the marketing guys won’t tell you: When you take out a preservative that works (Parabens), you have to replace it with something else to stop bacteria from growing. And often, that "Something Else" is newer, less tested, and potentially more irritating than the thing they removed.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 256 min read


The NRI Remittance Race: Best Apps to Send Money Home (Without Losing Half in Fees)
Today, we are running the NRI Remittance Race. We are pitting the big players against each other to find out: What are the best apps to send money to India? Who gives you the best rate, and who is just taking you for a ride?
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 225 min read


Collagen Powder Craze: Are You Drinking the Fountain of Youth or Just Expensive Gelatin?
From the high-rises of Gurgaon to the leafy lanes of Melbourne, every "Global Desi" is currently obsessed with finding the best collagen supplement for Indians. We see influencers on Instagram—looking 22 even though they are 45—sipping a pink drink and promising that this powder will solve everything from saggy skin to creaky knees.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 216 min read


The Sunscreen Scam: Why SPF 50 is Useless If You Don't Apply It (And Yes, Dark Skin Needs It Too)
Today, we are talking about the best sunscreen for Indian skin—and more importantly, why the bottle you bought six months ago and only use once a week is a bigger scam than a "100% Cash Back" coupon that never works.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 205 min read


Gold vs. Mutual Funds: Why Auntyji’s Jewellery Might Not Be the Best Investment Anymore
Is your locker full of gold actually making you rich, or is it just sitting there collecting dust and locker rent? Let’s find out.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 195 min read


"Ayurvedic" Face Creams: Fact Check—Just Because It Smells Like Sandalwood Doesn't Mean It’s Chemical-Free
Just because a cream smells like a temple in Mysore doesn’t mean it wasn’t born in a high-tech chemical factory. Today, we are going to debunk the Ayurvedic face cream myths and look at the "hidden" side of the label that most Indians don't bother to read.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 185 min read


Glutathione Injections: The Dangerous "Celebrity Secret" That Could Wreck Your Kidneys
The beauty industry saw this side effect and turned it into a main product. They branded it as the "Cinderella Drip." But remember, just because a medicine has a side effect doesn't mean you should abuse it. (Chemotherapy makes hair fall out; that doesn't mean you take chemo if you want a bald look, right?)
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 176 min read


The "Fair & Lovely" Trap: Why You Are Buying Bleach and Steroids, Not Beauty
We need to talk about what is actually inside that "tube of hope" sitting on your bathroom shelf.
Spoilers: It’s not magic. It’s chemistry. And sometimes, it’s poison.
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 166 min read


The Health Drink Deception: Complan, Horlicks, and Bournvita – Are You Feeding Kids Growth or Just Sugar?
Today, we are doing a deep dive. We are stripping away the marketing masala to look at the ingredients. Are these "Health Drinks" actually making our kids healthy, or are they just expensive sugar factories?
Rajesh Seshadri
Jan 155 min read
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