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‘30% EMI, 10% savings’: Kolkata psychologist breaks down monthly expenses

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 10:16 IST

Psychotherapist Sneha Dey is attached with different medical units in Kolkata.

Big4 manager in Hyderabad breaks down her monthly expenses: ‘ ₹50,000 rent'

The woman lives in Hyderabad with her husband and daughter.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 05:19 IST

'Is 90 LPA good salary in Bengaluru?': NRI seeks advice, internet divided

The post drew mixed reactions on Reddit.

Published on Jan 18, 2026 18:01 IST

Social Security changes in 2026: What is the maximum benefit you can receive?

Social Security benefits will see a 2.8% cost-of-living increase and new financial limits in 2026.

Published on Jan 7, 2026 11:14 IST

'Bengaluru is not that expensive': 24-year-old breaks down monthly expenses

The Redditor revealed that their total monthly expenditure stands at roughly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>27,300.

Published on Jan 7, 2026 09:03 IST

Who will receive Social Security payments on January 14?

Social Security payments will continue regularly in January, with 2026 COLA adjustments.

Published on Jan 2, 2026 21:11 IST

Bengaluru woman questions why daily life in the city feels so costly

A Bengaluru woman posted a candid video questioning why everyday expenses felt unusually high.

Published on Dec 27, 2025 10:38 IST

US-based NRI's plans to return to India sparks buzz, ‘Lower pay, no perks’

An NRI living in the US will return to India in mid-2026 after five years, prioritizing life quality over salary.

Updated on Dec 25, 2025 12:00 IST

NRI visits India after 8 years, praises growth and low costs; internet divided

The post quickly drew mixed reactions from users.

Published on Dec 24, 2025 18:01 IST

₹1 lakh a month to live alone in Bengaluru? Woman's expense list sparks debate

The woman shared that she has only recently moved to Bengaluru.

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 07:16 IST

‘JD Vance is jealous’: Trump–Mamdani bromance sparks ‘running mate’ buzz

US President Donald Trump (R) meets with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 21, 2025.

Updated on Nov 23, 2025 24:32 IST

Donald Trump says he’d ‘feel very comfortable’ living in Mamdani’s New York City

US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani react as they speak to members of the media in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 21, 2025

Published on Nov 21, 2025 22:08 IST

Gurgaon vs Bengaluru: Tech founder's take on quality of life in India goes viral

Long-term life planning requires more than just jobs, the founder said.

Updated on Nov 20, 2025 14:07 IST

‘Traffic, soaring rent’: Redditor on why they're leaving Dubai after 5 years

The Redditor shared an unfiltered account of why life in Dubai is “overrated”.

Published on Nov 16, 2025 11:49 IST

Investment banker explains why ₹70 LPA salary 'feels middle-class' in India

Ahuja explained why the cost of living in Indian metros feels completely detached from the country’s inflation numbers.

Updated on Nov 16, 2025 09:41 IST

‘Poverty line in Bengaluru starts at 50 LPA’: Viral post sparks debate

The tongue-in-cheek comparison quickly escalated into a larger conversation on salaries in India’s biggest tech hub.

Published on Nov 14, 2025 04:26 IST

Economic Anger Once Again Punishes the Party in Power

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani made the case the economy wasn’t working for everyone.

Updated on Nov 6, 2025 02:57 IST

Where is all your money going?: Kashyap Kompella on personal inflation

(HT Illustration: Rahul Pakarath)

Updated on Oct 31, 2025 14:52 IST

American man leaves stressful job in US for a slower, cheaper life in Vietnam

Travis Carrasquillo, originally from Chicago, moved to Vietnam six years ago.

Published on Oct 28, 2025 16:39 IST

Gurgaon couple lists 11 reasons why life in India is better than living abroad

The couple described India as “chaotic perfection”.

Updated on Oct 25, 2025 16:47 IST

Ithaca to Poughkeepsie: 7 upstate New York towns perfect for senior citizens

From Ithaca to Poughkeepsie: Top towns in upstate New York for senior citizens to settle down in

Published on Oct 25, 2025 15:31 IST

‘ ₹45,000 for house help’: Russian woman shares her cost of living in Bengaluru

A Russian woman living in Bengaluru reflected that the city’s cost of living has climbed sharply, rivaling major European cities.

Published on Oct 13, 2025 11:24 IST

Bengaluru third worst city for traffic? Viral post sparks talk over urban exodus

Many residents of Bengaluru are now considering moving to nearby tier-2 cities like Mysuru as real estate prices are significantly lower, there is improved connectivity and a better quality of life.

Published on Sep 28, 2025 11:07 IST

High cost of living, rise in husband's income valid grounds for more alimony: HC

The couple married in April 1990 but separated two years later, after the woman alleged physical and mental harassment and dowry demands.

Published on Sep 5, 2025 24:19 IST

Indian woman in US says moving abroad can transform lives. Video

An Indian woman living in the US compared salaries in India and America, saying moving abroad had proved life changing for many.

Published on Aug 31, 2025 15:41 IST

Conservatives lead public opinion as Carney’s honeymoon period seems to be over: Canada poll

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after Canada announced that it is removing many retaliatory tariffs on US goods as a goodwill gesture designed to restart stalled trade talks, during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 22. (REUTERS)

Updated on Aug 25, 2025 05:57 IST

‘Itni si dahi ₹200 mein’: Indian woman in Canada shows costly groceries. Video

An Indian woman’s video on costly groceries in Canada drew mixed reactions.

Published on Aug 10, 2025 14:21 IST

Engineering student mulls rejecting ₹50K job: 'Peers getting ₹1 lakh offers'

The post triggered a wave of strong reactions from Reddit users, many of whom were stunned by the student’s hesitancy.

Updated on Aug 6, 2025 05:33 IST

How much does it cost to live ‘comfortably’ in San Francisco?

San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Published on Jul 25, 2025 17:51 IST

‘Even my small town became 3x costlier’: NRI stunned by India’s rising prices

NRI’s rant about expensive and neglected India went viral on Reddit.

Published on Jul 22, 2025 13:06 IST

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