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'Send them to Iran': Karoline Leavitt's Gen Z rant ignites social media debate

Karoline Leavitt suggested sending young Americans complaining about the economy to Iran or Cuba during a Fox News appearance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Published on Jul 04, 2026 08:59 am IST

Delhi resident says rent jumped from 45,000 to 1.2 lakh in same locality

The post prompted several users to share their own observations about Delhi’s rental market.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Couple buys 2-storey house in Italy for 12 lakh: ‘I can’t imagine moving back’

Cassandra Tresl and her husband, Alex Ninman, are American citizens who moved to Italy
Updated on Jul 04, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Bengaluru woman breaks down 71,000 monthly expenses, internet reacts

The techie revealed that she spent around 71,000 in May.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 03:31 pm IST

Man says moving from Mumbai to Delhi NCR doubled his monthly savings

A man said his move from Mumbai to Delhi NCR improved his lifestyle and nearly doubled his monthly savings.
Published on Jun 29, 2026 05:23 pm IST

1 lakh is the new 30,000’: Gurgaon woman shares middle-class budget reality

A Gurgaon woman explains why 1 lakh a month no longer feels enough for many middle-class salaried people.
Published on Jun 29, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Google techie compares Faridabad and Bengaluru rents, calls move ‘culture shock'

Google software engineer Vaibhav Agarwal compared the cost of living in the two cities.
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Man turns down 35 LPA job, says 25 LPA in hometown offers a better life

Man picks 25 LPA hometown job over 35 LPA metro offer.
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Bengaluru founder says ‘ 2.5 lakh per month is the new 1 lakh’, sparks debate

Niket Raj Dwivedi is the Bengaluru-based founder of Medial app.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Man questions Bengaluru's cost of living, asks if 40 LPA is still enough today

A debate on Bengaluru's rising cost of living gained attention on social media.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 03:14 pm IST

‘In Mumbai, the dream is just to afford rent’: Man shares reality of city life

A man shared how Mumbai’s high rent had turned his dream into a struggle to afford a small flat.
Published on Jun 21, 2026 04:05 pm IST

Indian man in Poland shares 2 lakh monthly expense breakdown. Watch

The man shared that they spend around 8,500 PLN every month.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 07:26 pm IST

' 36K just to exist in the flat’: Bengaluru woman shares cost of living in HSR

The woman revealed that her monthly rent stands at 36,000.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 06:15 pm IST

45K rent, 1.1 lakh on shopping & outings: Bengaluru woman shares expenses

The woman shared that she spent nearly 1.84 lakh in May 2026 while living alone.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Indian woman in US explains California’s Bay Area living costs

An Indian woman in the US broke down Bay Area costs and said even high earners needed a strict monthly budget.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 05:17 pm IST

Corporate employee working remotely from Manali breaks down monthly expenses

The employee shared that he rents a 1BHK apartment in Manali for 14,000 a month.
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

US inflation expected to hit 4.2% in May, straining consumer budgets nationwide

US inflation is rising again, expected at 4.2% in May. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jun 10, 2026 06:56 pm IST

Trump approval near record low, 70% disapprove how he handles cost of living

President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 05:39 am IST

‘2.5L for Japan, 90K for Goa’: Woman's take on 1-child families divides internet

The post has sparked a one-child family debate.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Bengaluru Google techie chooses 2-hour daily commute over 40K rent for 1 BHK

The techie said that after checking the rental market, she decided against the move.
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Bengaluru 'millennial' couple breaks down 1.66 lakh monthly expense

The couple revealed that their family spent 1.66 lakh in May.
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

Indian man in New York breaks down the reality of a 1 crore package in US

An Indian man broke down the cost of living in New York and compared it with earning 25 lakh in India.
Published on Jun 07, 2026 10:11 am IST

'Goodbye HSR': Bengaluru man says 45,000 rent 'drained' his 24 LPA income

The employee said 45,000 rent 'drained' his 24 LPA income.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Man slams Paris as overpriced, says €2,500 per month ‘not a good salary'

X post on Paris living sparks discussion.
Published on Jun 02, 2026 05:37 pm IST

Candidate rejects 72 LPA offer ‘after considering the cost of living’

Why one candidate rejected a company's 72 LPA offer
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 11:59 am IST

Bengaluru VC shocked by Indiranagar ironing prices after moving from Noida

Pai said ironing rates in Indiranagar caught him off guard.
Updated on May 28, 2026 12:00 pm IST

IITian says living a minimalist life in NCR costs 85-95k, sparks discussion

The post sparked a discussion, with several users sharing their own experiences of living expenses in Delhi-NCR.
Updated on May 29, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Microsoft techie couple in Noida breaks down 1.6 lakh monthly expenses

A tech couple working at Microsoft opened up about their 1.6 lakh monthly expenses and life in Noida.
Published on May 27, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Hyderabad man explains choosing 30 LPA job over 38 LPA Bengaluru offer

A Hyderabad man rejected a 38 LPA Bengaluru offer and chose Hyderabad for peace, comfort and quality of life.
Published on May 20, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘Bangalore can make you feel broke,’ says couple spending 1.3 lakh per month

Radhika and Ekansh shared a breakdown of their monthly expenses as a married couple living in Bengaluru
Updated on May 12, 2026 06:00 pm IST