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How expensive is life at IIM Ahmedabad? MBA student breaks down every major monthly expense from food and transport to subscriptions and haircutsAn IIM Ahmedabad MBA student has shared a detailed breakdown of his ₹24,000 monthly expenses, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day cost o...16 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST- Inside an IIM Ahmedabad student's monthly budget: Rs 14,000 on food, Rs 2,000 on social lifeIIM Ahmedabad student Vivek Kundu shared a breakdown of his monthly expenses, revealing he tries to keep his spending below Rs 25,000 and m...14 Jul, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- India's richer middle class is living a more dollar-linked life while earning in rupeesDollar spending India: The country's expanding middle class now spends more on foreign goods and services. International travel and oversea...09 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- In Pakistan, not just living but dying too is getting more expensiveFuneral expenses in Rawalpindi are becoming unaffordable for many families. Low-income households now borrow money for burial rites and ser...07 Jul, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengersMajor airlines are focusing on premium travelers, offering enhanced comfort and convenience. This strategy creates a noticeable difference ...07 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Pakistan's rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving familiesPakistan's funeral expenses have significantly increased due to escalating taxes and government charges. Families now struggle to afford ba...07 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- How Pete Hegseth is destroying the Pentagon: Critics cite leadership purges, falling morale, and loyalty-driven decisionsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces intense scrutiny over allegations of damaging military morale and sidelining expertise. Critics cla...01 Jul, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
- Middle-class money reality: Is Rs 1,00,000 montly salary only worth Rs 30,000? CA says the reason is not overspending but something elseA Gurugram-based chartered accountant has sparked a discussion on social media after claiming that a ₹1 lakh monthly salary now feels like ...30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- ‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- 12 years, economic growth and a 'new dawn': PM Modi hails NDA's journey, sets agenda for India's next phasePrime Minister Modi highlighted the NDA's 12-year governance record, emphasizing political stability and development achievements. He contr...10 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
- Six-figure salary, MNC job but still driving taxi: Bengaluru techie left surprised after realising who is driver wasA Bengaluru software engineer was surprised to discover that his Rapido bike taxi rider was also a software developer working at a multinat...07 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Guess who’s got an AI edge in a tough job market?Fresh graduates in 2026 face a surprisingly brighter job market, with companies now seeing AI as an opportunity rather than just a threat. ...01 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- ‘Rs 85K needed at least for survival’: IIT scholar’s viral post sparks debate on how middle-class families survive in Delhi-NCRAn IIT PhD scholar's social media post highlighted the steep cost of living in Delhi-NCR, estimating a minimal monthly expense of Rs 85,000...28 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
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