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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

How to talk to a roommate about the AC (and other things)

Temperature, lights, guests, noise and cleanliness cause 90% of roommate friction. The fix is boring but effective: talk early, talk specifically. Agree on defaults in week oneAC temperature, lights-out time, quiet hours...

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Wellbeing · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

How to sleep well in a shared room

Sleep is the first casualty of shared living. A few tweaks make a big difference. Eye mask and foam earplugs — the best ₹300 you'll spend.Agree on lights-out and AC temperature with roommates.Keep screens dim after 11 pm...

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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...