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Gurgaon man breaks down ₹90,000 monthly spending: ‘I don’t party, but adulting is one long bill’

Gurgaon man breaks down ₹90,000 monthly spending: ‘I don’t party, but adulting is one long bill’

A Gurgaon-based professional has sparked conversation online after detailing his monthly expenses while living alone in the city. Shivank Goel, a 25-year-old product manager, took to Instagram to share a candid breakdown of his spending, offering a glimpse into the realities of urban life for young professionals. A Gurgaon man revealed he spent ₹90,000 in a month living alone and said adulting in big cities felt expensive. (Instagram/thezeroquotient) (Also read: ₹8-10 crore ensures a good life, says billionaires aren’t much different”>Gurgaon man argues ₹8-10 crore ensures a good life, says billionaires aren’t much different) In the video, he says, “Here’s how much money I spent in a month as a 25-year-old Product Manager living alone in Gurgaon. I live in a 2BHK and the rent is 18,000 Rs. Honestly a steal for this city. 2,000 Rs. for house help and 1,000 Rs. for electricity. Subscriptions, Wi-Fi, and my phone bill average out to 3,000 Rs. Commute and food? 0 Rs. because I survive on office meals and cabs. There’s a reason I romanticize my 9-5.” …

iQOO 15R to launch on 24 February with 7600mAh battery and AI boost | Technology News

iQOO 15R to launch on 24 February with 7600mAh battery and AI boost | Technology News

3 min readNew DelhiFeb 17, 2026 05:59 PM IST iQOO has claimed that its new smartphone, the iQOO 15R, will be the “perfect fit” device, which will offer a balance between performance and design. The Chinese company recently announced it will launch the iQOO 15R on February 24. Designed for young professionals, the iQOO 15R smartphone focuses on both performance and productivity and features a built-in office kit to enhance efficiency and simplify everyday tasks. From managing emails and reading documents to attending video calls and multitasking across applications, the smartphone is designed for those who are always on the go. Upgrading to the iQOO 15R is designed to be easy. With One Tap Transfer, users can quickly move apps, files, and other data between Android and iOS devices. The smartphone ships with OriginOS 6 and includes four years of operating system updates and six years of security updates. AI advancements  Another key feature of the iQOO 15R is the range of AI capabilities. The Notes app on the smartphone has AI Creation, which allows …

A man who feels at home in Gurugram

A man who feels at home in Gurugram

When Shantanu Gambhir first arrived in Gurugram in 2009, he was 18 years old and carried little more than a small suitcase, borrowed confidence and a restless ambition. The city, still shedding its identity as a satellite town and rapidly growing into a corporate powerhouse, appeared intimidating. Like many outsiders, Gambhir believed that shifting to the town would unlock direction. What he did not anticipate was how relentlessly the city would test him. Shantanu Gambhir (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo) After brief stints in Delhi and Noida, he moved back to Gurugram in 2011. The early years, he said, were defined by uncertainty – unstable work, modest salaries and the daily struggle to stay afloat. Over time, Gambhir began to understand the city’s rhythm, he said. It is transactional, fast-paced and unapologetically ambitious. Corporate towers rise as quickly as expectations. Office spaces, co-working hubs, malls and arterial roads reflect a city permanently under construction, both physically and professionally. Opportunities here are tangible. For young professionals and entrepreneurs, jobs are not abstract promises but lived realities. The city’s …

Punjab study loan, visa statistics signal exodus

Non-bank lenders, recruiters and consultants are witnessing a five-fold increase in education loan applications from students and young professionals from Punjab looking to Canada, Australia and Europe. The majority of these applications originate from major cities such as Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala and Mohali, as well as smaller towns like Barnala, Khanna, Muktsar, Firozpur and Faridkot. According to experts, the challenging job market in the state is prompting young individuals to explore overseas opportunities. “GyanDhan has observed a threefold increase in loan applications between 2021 and 2023. Remarkably, Punjab has surpassed this trend with a fivefold surge in loan applications since 2021,” said Ankit Mehra, co-founder and chief executive of the non-banking financial company (NBFC). The majority of these aspiring students are pursuing various levels of education, including diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Popular fields of study include science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as medical courses. “One interesting trend is students hailing from Punjab opt for more budget-friendly colleges, resulting in an average loan request of ₹10 lakh. This is in stark contrast …