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IITian in Bengaluru raises alarm over rising cost of living
An IIT Bombay graduate has raised alarm over the rising cost of living in India, saying it has not spared even the smaller cities.
Updated on May 05, 2025 07:53 AM IST
New York inflation refund checks: How much you could get from the state
New York State is set to roll out direct inflation refund checks. The program is expected to target lower- and middle-income New Yorkers.
Published on May 02, 2025 06:49 AM IST
IT professional breaks down cost of living in Bengaluru, sparks debate
A Bengaluru IT professional’s candid breakdown of urban living costs has sparked a debate online.
Published on Apr 27, 2025 03:33 PM IST
Woman earning ₹30 LPA lives ‘paycheck to paycheck,’ sparking lifestyle debate
An X user has revealed that her friend’s daughter earns between ₹24 to 30 lakh annually, but still struggles to save money at the end of every month.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 12:11 PM IST
Student travels over 3,380 km from Mexico to New York every week for classes
As housing costs in major cities soar, professionals and students are embracing extreme commuting, traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles each week.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 11:42 AM IST
Simran Singh
'Salary up by 7.5%, rent up by 10%: Bengaluru man calls out soaring living costs
A Bengaluru-based X user recently shared his frustration, stating that while his salary was increased by 7.5% , his landlord raised the rent by 10 per cent.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 11:40 AM IST
Anagha Deshpande
Pune man regrets 25 LPA lob in Bengaluru after leaving 18 LPA role
The soaring cost of living and skyrocketing real estate prices are becoming a major concern for newcomers in Bengaluru.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 03:49 PM IST
Indian student calls UK a trap for international students, warns them to rethink
An Indian student in the UK warned international students about tough conditions, high costs, and poor job prospects, urging them to reconsider moving.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:58 PM IST
Bengaluru techie earning ₹1.5 lakh per month feels financially unstable
Despite earning ₹1.5L/month, a Bengaluru techie felt financially fragile, sharing his fears on Reddit.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 12:54 PM IST
Israel to ease import regulations for US goods
ISRAEL-ECONOMY/REGULATIONS:Israel to ease import regulations for US goods
Published on Mar 13, 2025 09:41 PM IST
Reuters |
Earning $50,000 a year in US? You can afford a large house in these cities
The purchasing power of Americans to afford a large home has seen a significant decline of 31.7 per cent since Covid pandemic.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 05:09 PM IST
Doctor’s post on diabetic patient’s gruelling routine sparks debate
A doctor’s account of a diabetic patient struggling with Mumbai’s gruelling commute has ignited a discussion about the city’s impact on quality of life.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:02 PM IST
Simran Singh
Brazil government to cut some import taxes to lower food costs
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is under pressure from the soaring cost of living as he starts the second half of his term.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 12:34 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Top career choices to beat inflation and deal with rising cost of living
For today’s graduates, relying solely on traditional career paths may not be enough.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 02:26 PM IST
Founder says it’s okay to pay Indian workers less than Americans. Viral post
Franco Pereyra's remarks about paying overseas workers less due to lower living costs have drawn backlash.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Indian techie says she’s happier in London: 'I’ve been groped in locals, metros'
An Indian software engineer says she is happier after relocating from Bengaluru to London, despite the high cost of living in the British capital.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 01:19 PM IST
‘Mumbai is so expensive,’ says woman after Singapore trip. Internet agrees
An Indian tourist in Singapore was surprised to find that cafe and restaurant prices in the world's most expensive city were comparable to those in Mumbai.
Published on Nov 16, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Pitfalls to avoid when booking student accommodation abroad
While the accommodations options vary from country to country, it can be daunting for international students to secure safe spaces in a location of their choice
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:48 PM IST
Saurabh Arora | Edited by Nilesh Mathur
NRI couple says moving to Australia gave them better quality of life, but…
An NRI couple talks about the difference in life in Australia vs India
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Investor says education is no longer affordable as LKG fee rises to ₹3.7 lakh
A Bengaluru-based investor has flagged the alarming rise in lower kindergarten school fees
Published on Aug 15, 2024 01:06 PM IST
Sanya Jain
Malaysia: A fulcrum for a new improved ASEAN-India-China strategic relationship?
This article is authored by Ravindran Devagunam, senior correspondent, foreign policy and politics, Malaysia Gazette.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Is US really in a recession? More than half of Americans think so
Americans perceive US in recession, attribute economic challenges to Biden. Inflation and cost of living major worries, despite GDP growth.
Published on May 24, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Would you pay ₹2 lac rent to live in this cramped New York apartment? Watch
A realtor from New York city shared about the apartment on Instagram. He also described it as the ‘worst designed apartment.’
Published on Mar 11, 2024 10:36 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
The proliferation of the far-Right in Europe
Mainstream parties need to find ways to address the fears and genuine concerns of citizens or risk the rise of divisive forces.
Published on Nov 27, 2023 10:12 AM IST
HT Editorial
Saving ₹40k a month: Engineer claims after moving to Hyderabad from Bengaluru
A few also said that there is no much difference between Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as far as the ‘cost of living’ is concerned.
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 09:14 PM IST
The 15 most expensive place to live in the U.S.
Manhattan is the most expensive place to live in the US, with living costs over twice the national average.
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 01:03 PM IST
Anti-toll gate panel asks voters to defeat BJP in Karnataka assembly poll
The committee convenor Muneer Katipalla strongly criticised the union government’s decision to increase highway toll charges by 25 per cent.
Published on Apr 02, 2023 11:52 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Cost of living rises in India as companies pass on higher prices to consumers
Higher retail fuel prices are also threatening to hurt demand just as the economy returned to its first full-year of growth after the pandemic-induced 6.6% contraction in the fiscal year ended March 2021.
Published on Apr 05, 2022 02:35 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Hangzhou, China's upmarket city, to allocate land for affordable rental homes
Hangzhou, the capital of the wealthy province of Zhejiang known for its high cost of living is making a provision for the young people of China who have been facing issues due to the soaring prices of homes.
Published on Nov 12, 2021 04:22 PM IST
Reuters | , Hangzhou
Time for an investment review
If your risk profile allows, it may be a good time to shift some investments to equity, and mutual funds are a great option to do that.
Updated on May 20, 2020 06:50 PM IST
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