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Sushma U N

Sushma U N is a sociologist-turned-business journalist, and lives in Chennai, India. She writes about technology, startups, and clean energy for Quartz. Prior to this, she wrote for Dow Jones’ MarketWatch in New York, and has...

QZ&A
Demonetisation almost killed Indian real estate, but this startup flourished
Quartz India • August 30, 2018
SECOND SERVING
Even Berkshire Hathaway sees a massive opportunity in Paytm
Quartz India • August 28, 2018
SHIT GOT REAL
“It’s a sweatshop”: The ugly truth behind working at an Indian startup
Quartz India • August 27, 2018
2GUD
Flipkart is taking a second shot at India’s second-hand goods market
Quartz India • August 24, 2018
THE PERFECT STORM
In photos: Kerala has been devastated by the worst floods in nearly 100 years
Quartz India • August 13, 2018
THE COMMUTE
Sweat, sambar, and Anna Salai: A ride on Chennai’s rush-hour buses
Quartz India • August 10, 2018
FUTILE AND EXPENSIVE
India’s plan to host data locally is extremely challenging—and pretty pointless
Quartz India • August 9, 2018
END OF AN ERA
M Karunanidhi, the flagbearer of Tamil nationalism, passes away
Quartz India • August 7, 2018
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The Indian government is officially probing Cambridge Analytica
Quartz India • August 2, 2018
POWER, TRIPPED
India’s booming solar sector has one major flaw: poor quality
Quartz India • August 2, 2018