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Coliving life · 2 min read

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...

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Money & budgeting · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

The ₹15,000 month: a realistic budget for students in a PG

Budgets vary hugely by city, but a simple structure helps everyone. Here's a template — adjust the numbers to your city and lifestyle. Fixed firstRent (with or without meals), electricity if metered, mobile recharge and...

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Hobbies & weekends · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

Weekend ideas under ₹500 in any Indian city

Sunrise walk or run at the nearest lake or park.Street-food crawl with two friends — split everything.Free museum days and heritage walks.Board-game night in the common room.Library or reading-room afternoon.Photo walk i...