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Coliving vs PG: which one is right for you in 2026?

If you're moving to Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad or Delhi NCR for college or your first job, you'll quickly hit the big question: a traditional PG or a managed coliving space? Both put you in a furnished shared room — but...

Coliving lifeYour first week in a PG: a day-by-day survival plan12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

Roommates & friendsHow to talk to a roommate about the AC (and other things)12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

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Roommates & friends · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

Setting boundaries with friendly-but-too-much flatmates

Some flatmates are lovely and exhausting. You can stay friendly and still protect your time. Use clear signals: headphones on means "not now".Offer a time instead of a no: "Let's catch up after dinner."Keep borrowing rul...