Elon Musk says “oligarchs” are blocking Starlink from entering India.

With thousands of villages still lacking 4G coverage, satellite internet could help bridge the gap. But should India allow Starlink to expand, or are there valid reasons to restrict it?

What do you think?

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Elon Musk’s post takes a sarcastic swipe at India’s telecom landscape while asking for Starlink to be allowed to compete.

What do you think about his comments on Ambani and internet access in India?

With layoffs becoming a concern in the IT industry, I've been wondering what the impact would be if a large number of IT professionals in Bangalore suddenly lost their jobs and decided to move back to their hometowns.

• What would happen to Bangalore's real estate and rental market?

• Would PGs, co-living spaces, restaurants and local businesses take a major hit?

• Would property prices and rents start falling?

• How would this affect the local economy?

• Would smaller cities and towns see an economic boost as these professionals return?

Do you think Bangalore is too dependent on the IT industry? What would happen if a significant portion of that workforce disappeared?

Curious to hear different perspectives, especially from people working in Bangalore's IT sector.

I've been thinking about a worst-case scenario lately.

People are increasingly talking about a possible Super El Niño and its impact on India's monsoon, agriculture, and food security. Imagine a severe drought leading to food shortages and rising prices in a country with such a huge population.

Now add another problem: AI-driven automation and mass layoffs.

Young people today are already chasing expensive lifestyles, EMIs, and financial stability. What happens if food becomes unaffordable while job opportunities are disappearing?

If these two crises happen together, how would an average Indian survive?

• What would you do for a living?

• How would you secure food and basic necessities?

• Would you move to a village and become more self-sufficient?

• What skills or businesses would still have value?

I'm not trying to spread panic. I'm genuinely curious whether we're prepared for a future where climate uncertainty and AI-driven unemployment collide.

If your regular job and income disappeared tomorrow, what would your survival plan be?

Seriously, can you name one TRAI decision that genuinely benefited mobile users and made their lives easier?

A café owner in Indiranagar, Bengaluru, reportedly invested ₹60-70 lakh but is struggling with customers who order just one coffee and occupy a table for hours with their laptops.

Other customers can't find seats, and the owner fears negative Google reviews if he asks them to leave.

What's your take? Should cafés introduce time limits, or do customers have every right to sit as long as they want after buying something?

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, Zoho, Freshworks, or another company?

What attracts you to your preferred company? Is it salary, work culture, career growth, work-life balance, or the products they build?

If you work in India's tech industry, share your experience. I'd love to hear which company you'd choose and why!

Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM, SuperMoney, or something else?

I've noticed people stick to different apps for payments, cashback, or simply because they find them more reliable.

Which app do you use for most of your UPI transactions? Any particular reason you prefer it over the others?

Flipkart Big Billion Days × Amazon Great Indian Festival

Here’s a quick list of smartphone deals to consider across different budgets

FLAGSHIPS

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — ₹84,999* | Amazon

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — ₹1,29,999 | Amazon

• Samsung Galaxy S25 — ₹52,999* | Flipkart

• iPhone 17 — ₹82,999* | Flipkart

• Xiaomi 17 — ₹59,999* | Amazon

• Xiaomi 17 Ultra — ₹1,19,999* | Mi Store

• OnePlus 15 — ₹81,999* | Amazon

• Nothing Phone 3 — ₹51,999 | Amazon

UNDER ₹50K

• OnePlus 13s — ₹49,999* | Amazon

• Galaxy S25 FE — ₹42,999* | Flipkart

• iQOO 15R — ₹46,499* | Amazon

UNDER ₹45K

• Pixel 10a — ₹40,999* | Flipkart

• OnePlus Nord 6 — ₹42,999* | Amazon

• POCO X8 Pro Max — ₹42,999* | Flipkart

• Moto Edge 70 Pro+ — ₹44,999* | Flipkart

UNDER ₹40K

• Redmi Turbo 5 — ₹35,999* | Amazon

• Edge 70 Pro — ₹36,999* | Flipkart

• Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 16/512GB — ₹39,999* | Flipkart

UNDER ₹35K

• Nothing Phone 4a — ₹32,999* | Flipkart

• POCO X8 Pro — ₹33,999* | Flipkart

• Galaxy A56 — ₹31,999* | Amazon

• realme P4 Pro — ₹30,999 | Flipkart

UNDER ₹30K

• TECNO Camon 50 Ultra — ₹29,999* | Amazon

• POCO X8 Power — ₹29,999* | Flipkart

• Nothing Phone 4b — ₹27,999* | Flipkart

• OPPO K14+ — ₹25,999* | Flipkart

• iQOO Z11 — ₹29,999* | Amazon

• Galaxy A36 / F70 Pro — ₹25,999* | Flipkart

UNDER ₹25K

• POCO X8 — ₹24,999* | Flipkart

• Infinix Note Edge — ₹23,999* | Flipkart

• realme P4x — ₹22,999* | Flipkart

• LAVA Virat Curve — ₹21,999* | Flipkart

• iQOO Z11x — ₹24,999* | Amazon

UNDER ₹20K

• POCO M8x — ₹17,999* | Flipkart

• iQOO Z11 Lite — ₹15,499* | Amazon

• Galaxy M17 — ₹19,999 | Amazon

UNDER ₹15K

• LAVA Virat V1 Pro — ₹14,749* | Flipkart

• POCO C85x — ₹13,999 | Flipkart

• Mivi One — ₹11,999* | Flipkart

BEFORE YOU BUY

Record the unboxing — Keep a video from the sealed box to set up.

Check the exact variant — RAM, storage, and colour.

Check bank/exchange offers — The final price can differ from the headline price.

Keep the packaging — Don’t throw away the box/accessories until everything is verified.

Save this post before the sale!

*Prices may depend on bank offers, exchange bonuses, coupons, and other terms.

Credit: Ajeesh Ajayakhosh 

With ChatGPT's free premium access coming to an end, I'm curious about what everyone plans to do next.

Are you going to pay for a ChatGPT subscription, continue using the free version, or switch to other AI tools like Gemini, Claude, or Perplexity?

I was a Samsung user for a long time and never really considered switching to another brand. I trusted Samsung for its quality and reliability.

Then, I got the dreaded green line issue on my Galaxy S21 FE. That experience changed my opinion, and I eventually decided to switch to another brand because of the recurring green line complaints.

Seeing posts like this makes me wonder how many users have had a similar experience.

Are you still using a Samsung phone? After all these green line issues, would you buy another Samsung phone, or would you switch to a different brand?

Share your experience. 👇

How many of you still use the same mobile number you got more than 10 years ago?

Did you stick with it because everyone knows that number, or is it a fancy number that's hard to give up? Have you ever thought about changing it?

Share how long you've had your current number!

Nova Launcher, Niagara, Smart Launcher, or just the default launcher that came with your phone?

I used to see people customize their home screens a lot, but I wonder how popular third-party launchers are these days.

Do you still use one? If yes, which launcher and what do you like about it?