Rs 1.3 lakh income, Rs 1.2 crore house: 29-year-old techie debates buying vs renting amid EMI trap fears and layoffsA 29-year-old tech professional earning ₹1.3 lakh a month has sparked an online discussion after sharing his confusion over buying a ₹1.2 c...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Techie earning Rs 1.4 lakh moves from Mumbai to Delhi, saves Rs 25,000 more and upgrades lifestyleA tech professional's move from Mumbai to Delhi NCR has revealed a significant lifestyle and financial upgrade. Earning Rs 1.4 lakh monthly...
10 Feb, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Amid IT layoffs, Pune flat shock for techie-MBA: Price up Rs 20 lakh in just 15 daysA Pune homebuyer's social media post detailing a rapid price increase for a three-bedroom apartment has sparked debate about the city's rea...
09 Jan, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Bengaluru techie suicide: How a dream home and a hostile neighbour turned into a death trap for Whitefield software professionalA Bengaluru techie allegedly died by suicide after facing alleged extortion and harassment from neighbours and GBA civic officials over his...
04 Dec, 2025, 09.41 AM IST
In San Francisco's AI frenzy, apartments are scarce and costlySan Francisco's housing market is experiencing unprecedented demand. A surge in artificial intelligence companies is driving up rents signi...
17 Oct, 2025, 08.01 AM IST
Where fresher-techies and students will stay in Bengaluru amid PG crisis, asks analyst? He gives two reasons why they are shutting downBengaluru faces a housing crisis. Paying Guest accommodations are disappearing rapidly. PG operators in tech hubs like Mahadevapura and Mar...
10 Jun, 2025, 01.53 PM IST
Earning Rs 20 lakh annually not enough to buy home in Gurgaon? Techie shares conversation with friend; post goes viralA social media post ignited a debate about unaffordable housing in Indian cities. A tech worker highlighted that even with a Rs 20 lakh ann...
07 Jun, 2025, 08.49 PM IST
Layoffs in the IT sector hit Bengaluru PGs amid new regulations and a sharp drop in the number of guestsLayoffs in Bengaluru’s IT sector and strict BBMP rules have devastated the city’s PG accommodations, leading to a 25% loss for many operato...
02 Jun, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
Mumbai techie offers to live in your empty flat for free. What does he propose to do in return?Faced with Navi Mumbai's exorbitant rental costs, a software professional proposed an unconventional solution: living rent-free in luxury a...
08 May, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
NOT Trump, H-1B, layoffs or jobs. US no longer attractive destination even for techies for another reason, warns CARising U.S. living expenses, particularly rent, are impacting the financial benefits for Indian IT professionals migrating to America. Char...
17 Apr, 2025, 08.40 AM IST
Young techies are being exploited in Bengaluru, alleges Reddit userA Reddit user highlighted Bengaluru's rising rents, attributing the increase to high-earning tech professionals. While techies earning Rs 1...
25 Jan, 2025, 09.44 AM IST
Noida, Gurgaon, Bengaluru register around 30 percent rent hike, highest in IndiaRental prices in 13 major Indian cities surged 16% year-on-year in the March quarter, with Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Bengaluru seeing th...
09 May, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
Tiffin box is passé: Bengaluru eats lunch out more than any other Indian cityA survey finds Bengaluru accounts for 70% lunch bookings nationally.
06 Dec, 2017, 11.13 AM IST
Silicon Valley’s latest startup offering is to build a whole cityAmong other things, the project aims to develop ways to reduce housing expenses by 90 percent and to develop a city code of laws simple eno...
28 Jun, 2016, 11.35 AM IST
Mercedes's latest S-Class keeps away the bullets & grenadesThis looks like a normal Mercedes S-Class and that's the point of a bullet-and grenade-proof car. It should look regular and subtle, but st...
28 May, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
Promise of Rs 4,700 crore good news for home buyers?What's next? With 'Swacch' being a buzzword in government and celeb circles, the state budget did bring about a mention with strict enforce...
27 Mar, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
- Consumption story is back, but with a difference
The recent financial downturn and the subsequent recovery has indicated a diverse pattern of impact in consumption across various segments.
20 Oct, 2009, 12.07 AM IST