The Blue Box Chronicles: My Journey with Flipkart
We all have that one relationship that started with skepticism, moved into a phase of excitement, and eventually settled into a comfortable, reliable routine. For me, that relationship isn't with a person—it’s with a blue box and a yellow wishmaster. It’s hard to imagine now, in an era where we order groceries to be delivered in ten minutes, but there was a time when buying something "online" felt like a gamble. This is the story of me and Flipkart, and how we grew up together. The "Cash on Delivery" Era I clearly remember my first interaction with the platform. It was back in 2025. The internet was slower, and my trust in entering card details online was non-existent. I wanted a Chetan Bhagat book. I stared at the screen for a long time. The price was great, but the fear was real. What if a brick arrived? What if it never came? Then I saw the three magic words that changed Indian e-commerce forever: Cash on Delivery. I clicked "Buy." Three days later,...