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The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

Oct 19, 2026

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The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

Why Masterji refused the one man who offered to pay for everything

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma

Desi Jugaad, Decoded.

Real lessons from the kirana shop, the chaiwala and the village — for anyone building a career or business today.

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The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

Oct 19, 2026

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3 min read

The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

Why Masterji refused the one man who offered to pay for everything

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Nyota(न्योता) Register

Sep 27, 2026

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5 min read

The Nyota(न्योता) Register

Why we never returned the exact amount

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma

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The Farmer Who Sold the Crop Before It Grew

Sep 25, 2026

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The Farmer Who Sold the Crop Before It Grew

Not the smarter bet, just an honest answer to how many sleepless nights he could afford.

Avnish Sharma
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The Auto Driver Who Turns Down Fares

Sep 12, 2026

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The Auto Driver Who Turns Down Fares

Every fare he waves away is a hidden calculation, one most businesses never bother making at all.

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Kirana Shop's Credit Notebook

Sep 12, 2026

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The Kirana Shop's Credit Notebook

Real jugaad from Indian shops, streets and small businesses, decoded into real lessons.

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Puncture Wala's Midnight Rate

Sep 13, 2026

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The Puncture Wala's Midnight Rate

A tyre goes flat at midnight, three kilometres from home. What he charges you then tells you everything.

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma

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The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

Why Masterji refused the one man who offered to pay for everything

Oct 19, 2026

•

3 min read

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Ramlila That Ran on Eleven Rupees

The Nyota(न्योता) Register

Why we never returned the exact amount

Sep 27, 2026

•

5 min read

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Nyota(न्योता) Register

The Farmer Who Sold the Crop Before It Grew

Not the smarter bet, just an honest answer to how many sleepless nights he could afford.

Sep 25, 2026

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2 min read

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Farmer Who Sold the Crop Before It Grew

The Matchmaker Who Never Opened a Biodata

He carried thirty years of families in his memory, and refused to let speed replace judgment.

Sep 23, 2026

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3 min read

Avnish Sharma
Avnish Sharma
The Matchmaker Who Never Opened a Biodata
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Vajhi (வழி) is Tamil for "the way." Desi jugaad, decoded. Real lessons from the kirana shop, the chaiwala, and the village, for people building businesses and careers today. Wajh, in Urdu, is the reason behind it. Two words, one idea: find the way, and understand why it works.

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