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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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Wellbeing · 12 Nov 2026 · 1 min

Homesick in a new city? 7 small things that genuinely help

Feeling low in the first few weeks is normal. It usually passes faster when you do small, concrete things. Keep a regular sleep time.Eat at least one proper meal with other people every day.Call home at a fixed time, not...

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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...