Comments for Indian Wedding Guest Lists - An Explainer

Comment on Why Indian Wedding Guest Lists Are Endless by Abhijit Bhaduri

Abhijit Bhaduri — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0000

In reply to Achyut Menon. Logic is always what we wish we had used after emotions, social pressure etc have already shaped our choices.

Comment on Why Indian Wedding Guest Lists Are Endless by Mohan Srinivasan V

Mohan Srinivasan V — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:58:26 +0000

Good one, Abhijit. But these days family connections are going bleaker by generation and so don’t see beyond 2.5 circles being known or invited. It’s still a whole lot of crowd. We also see it an opportunity to get reintroduced, reconnected with the extended family. Last interesting aspect is the difference between north Indian and south Indian wedding narrowing down. It’s a big subject by itself to discuss.

Comment on Why Indian Wedding Guest Lists Are Endless by Achyut Menon

Achyut Menon — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:47:53 +0000

Loved this, Abhijit.

In India .itsnt just about the person we plan to live with..but the extended family, society. ecosystem!!

Reading it, I realised how our wedding guest lists are more about signalling that we have ‘arrived’, avoiding social FOMO and keeping the great Indian quid‑pro‑quo machine well oiled.

I sometimes wonder what would happen if even half that investment in venues, menus and the already well‑fed was quietly redirected into giving the newly‑weds a real head start in life.

Comment on Why Do Children Play? by Abhijit Bhaduri

Abhijit Bhaduri — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:23:22 +0000

In reply to Kaushik Roy. When you at any task from the lens of a master craftsman, the task gets redefined. That is why the master craftsman may go back to touch up a part of the painting that looks complete to the novice.

Comment on Why Do Children Play? by Kaushik Roy

Kaushik Roy — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:02:13 +0000

How beautifully told. Learning brick by brick.
You may be just another brick in the wall. But no two bricks look the same. Every brick has its story to tell. In the hands of the mason each brick is flipped around to be placed perfectly so that every corner matches and locks with the next. The end result for us is just another brick wall. But for the mason, every edge, niche, cranny and crevice tells him how well the job has been done.

Sorry if I have strayed from your thought process. I just found the metaphor hard to ignore.

Thanks, AB, for the lovely piece that again reminds us to ask the right questions.

Comment on Only Seven Story Structures Every Movie Chooses From by Abhijit Bhaduri

Abhijit Bhaduri — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:53:05 +0000

In reply to Padma Chakravadhanula. I would be curious to know how your book is shaping up. Happy to bounce ideas.

Comment on Only Seven Story Structures Every Movie Chooses From by Padma Chakravadhanula

Padma Chakravadhanula — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:38:58 +0000

This is truly insightful. I started writing books last year. Right now I almost completed a book and my natural instinct is to try and map this framework and see how it works. I will keep you posted.

Comment on Would you rather be a child prodigy or a late bloomer? by Amit

Amit — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:38:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.

Comment on 62 Notebooks Full Of Sketches and Ideas by Michael Katz

Michael Katz — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:11:47 +0000

An amazing article about an amazing person and a gifted artist.

Comment on 62 Notebooks Full Of Sketches and Ideas by Michael Katz

Michael Katz — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:10:58 +0000

An amazing article about an amazing person!