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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

Making friends as an adult in a new city

College gave you friends by default. After that, you have to build it on purpose. The good news: shared living is the easiest place to start. Say yes to small thingsChai in the common room, a Sunday walk, a quiz night. S...

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Hobbies & weekends · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

Start a hobby circle in your building in 30 minutes

Pick something low-effort: board games, running, chess, a book swap.Create a hobby circle or open group chat.Post one fixed time and place — "Sundays, 7 am, main gate".Show up even if only one person comes.Rotate the org...

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Coliving life · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

How to write a review that actually helps people

Good reviews are specific, fair and recent. Here's a simple structure. Context: who you are (student, professional), sharing type, how long you stayed, what you paid.Rate by category: food, cleanliness, safety, Wi-Fi, st...