‘Felt like a third-class citizen’: Bengaluru-based founder slams VIP culture at India AI Impact Summit

New Delhi: A Bengaluru-based researcher and co-founder of Indilingo, has triggered a debate on inclusivity at India’s flagship AI event after describing his experience at the AI ​​Impact Summit 2026 as “disrespectful” and exclusionary, citing repeated restrictions imposed for VIP movement. Jay Gala shared a detailed post on X, saying he attended the summit as…

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₹46,000 monthly on nannies? Bengaluru mom shares house help salary and perks — childcare costs of raising 2 kids

A Bengaluru woman is going viral after she recently shared a video about how she creates a balance between work life and motherhood responsibilities. Suggesting that nannies play an essential role in her children’s upbringing due to limited support system, she ignited discussions online. Amid high living costs in metropolitan cities, childcare needs form a…

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Bengaluru’s Basque Bakery defends ‘rude’ replies after calling customer ‘poor’; internet calls it ‘downright disgusting’

Basque Bakery, a premium patisserie in Bengaluru’s Koramangala, has responded to the wave of online criticism it has been facing over what many social media users described as “rude” and dismissive replies to customers who called the brand overpriced. The controversy erupted after screenshots of the bakery’s sharp responses to Instagram comments began circulating widely,…

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‘Not propaganda’: Indian expat’s ‘rents eat your salary’ in Dubai video goes viral

Dubai is often portrayed as the ultimate upgrade—towering skyscrapers, tax-free salaries and a lifestyle that looks effortless on social media. But an Indian expat’s recent Instagram reel is challenging that polished narrative, offering a more layered account of what life in the emirate can really look like. “This is not a propaganda video against Dubai,…

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This dry cleaner’s ₹2 lakh monthly income has

A post shared on The conversation began after a user claimed that a neighborhood dry cleaner earns more each month than many white-collar professionals. The post, shared by Nalini Unagar on 9 February, described a conversation she had with a dry cleaning shop owner in her locality. According to her account, the business is run…

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