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I keep seeing recommendations for sneakers like the ASICS Gel-1130, New Balance 530, Puma P-6000, etc., and they all have mesh uppers.

My biggest fear is the mesh. Every mesh shoe I have owned eventually tore, and once the mesh goes, the shoe is basically done.

For those of you who wear these daily, how long do they actually last? Is the mesh on these premium sneakers significantly tougher? Are they still going strong after 2–3 years?

Asking because my daily walk is basically an obstacle course. Indian roads demand hiking boots disguised as sneakers , broken footpaths, dust, random gravel, surprise potholes..and sometimes I feel all thats missing is a river crossing. 😂

I want to do it when the Palm view is clearly visible as I saw some phtos it looked very hazy.

Will November be a good time?

Also How long before the Jump need to book it?

I want to do it when the Palm view is clearly visible as I saw some phtos it looked very hazy.

Will November be a good time?

Also How long before the Jump need to book it?

Current cards:

HDFC Millennia (LTF)

SBI Cashback (all online purchases where there's no instant discount)

Airtel Axis (utility bills + Airtel recharge)

ICICI Amazon Pay (offline spends like pharmacy/hospital, Amazon purchases when applicable)

Jupiter Edge CSB Plus (Amazon Pay vouchers, Flipkart, and other voucher-based spends)

Monthly spends:

Rent via UPI (PG, so no credit card option)

₹15k–25k/month at pharmacies & hospitals (parents use my card)

₹10k–12k every 2 months on Indigo flights back home

For flights, I usually book directly on Indigo using SBI Cashback (or via Goibibo/MMT if the discount is better).

I'm planning my first international trip (likely Dubai) later this year and expect to travel more going forward.

Need suggestions on:

A good card for domestic + international lounge access.

A better card for pharmacy/hospital offline spends.

A better option for recurring Indigo flight bookings.

Is there anything in my current portfolio that's redundant or worth replacing?

Thanks!

Need a quick reality check.

I am planning a Dubai trip with the Palm skydive by the end of this year (estimated cost ~₹1.8lakh). Its been a bucket-list dream, but in 5 years of working I have never spent on myself or taken an international trip because I was always in survival mode.

Current finances:

- In-hand salary: ₹1.4L/month

- Savings: ₹75–85k/month

- 6-month emergency fund in place

- ₹1L invested in mutual funds.
Apart from this no other savings.

Can I realistically afford this trip by Oct/Nov, or would it be financially irresponsible? If you were in my position, would you do it?

I am 26M, and generally keep a small Instagram circle , mostly people I have known personally.

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Recently, I noticed that an old school friend—someone who was quite close to me growing up—had unfollowed me and also removed me from her followers. We haven't been in touch for years, so logically it shouldn't matter. Yet I cant stop thinking about it.

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What confuses me is that shes still connected with several other schoolmates she was never particularly close to, while she chose to remove me. It feels oddly personal, even though we haven't spoken since around 5 yrs.

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Part of me wants to send a follow request and reconnect. Another part feels that if she removed me intentionally, I should respect that and move on.

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Am I being immature for overthinking such a small social media thing? Would you send a follow request, ignore it, or just let it go?

I have 4.5YOE and currently working at Amazon as a BIE. My current in-hand is ~1.4lpm (includes joining bonus), with a base salary of 17LPA and around 12L worth of RSUs still left to vest over the coming years.

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My work is primarily around SQL, ETL, dashboards, and analytics, with some exposure to AI-related initiatives. I've also worked with Power BI, can navigate AWS, and I'm currently learning dbt with plans to pick up Snowflake next.

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I'm trying to figure out the smartest next step:

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- Aim for an internal Data Engineer transition/promotion at Amazon (likely 2–3 years)?

- Look for external opportunities in analytics/data?

- Is a jump from 17 LPA to 30 LPA within the next 6 months realistic given my background?

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My priorities are strong compensation growth, good flexibility/work-life balance, and product companies over service-based firms.

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Would appreciate honest feedback from people who've been in a similar position.

Hi everyone,

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Planning my first solo trip in the 2nd/3rd week of July (around 7 days, can extend if needed). Based in Maharashtra, budget isn't a constraint, and I'm happy to fly anywhere in India.

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I was considering Hampta Pass, but the crowds have put me off. KGL is unfortunately not an option this year.

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Looking for a place with breathtaking scenery, relatively less crowded, beginner-friendly, and ideal for unwinding. Trek recommendations are welcome, but I'm open to non-trek destinations too.

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I am also open to tag along group trips.

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What would you recommend for a first solo trip in India during July?

My mom recently underwent a varicose veins surgery. Before the procedure, the hospital gave us an estimated bill of around ₹67,000. We applied for cashless insurance, and the insurer approved approximately ₹52,000.

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My understanding was that the approved amount would cover the surgery package (including the procedure and one day of room charges), except for any non-payable items or policy exclusions. I also understand that some out-of-pocket expenses are normal.

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However, at the time of discharge, the hospital presented a total bill of about ₹92,000. Since only ₹52,000 was approved under cashless, they are asking us to pay nearly ₹40,000 from our own pocket.

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A few things are confusing me:

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1. How did the bill increase from the original estimate of ₹67,000 to ₹92,000 without any prior intimation?

2. The policy has a 15% co-pay clause. If the insurer is already applying the co-pay deduction while settling the claim, why am I being asked to pay such a large additional amount to the hospital?

3. I requested an itemized/detailed bill, but the hospital has only provided a summary bill and says that's the only bill they can share.

4. The hospital staff are not clearly explaining the difference between the approved amount, co-pay, non-payables, and the final amount being charged.

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Is it normal for a hospital bill to increase this much after cashless approval, or is this something I should challenge? Can a hospital refuse to provide an itemized bill? What would be the best way to handle this situation without getting into a major dispute?

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Any advice from people who have dealt with cashless health insurance claims would be greatly appreciated.

Assalamualikum everyone,

Does anyone know the Eid namaz timings for Masjid-e-Talha in Mahadevapura tomorrow? I couldnt find any contact details online, and it wont be possible for me to visit beforehand to check.

Recently rejoined gym after almost a 1-year gap. Machine chest press felt completely fine, but during dumbbell incline press I started hearing a clicking/popping sound in my left shoulder while pushing the weight away from my body.

Theres no pain at all, just the clicking sound. No issue during overhead shoulder press either mainly happens during front pressing movements.

I had a somewhat similar issue in my right shoulder 1.5 years back, but that time there was pain and I couldnt lift my hand straight so physiotherapy fixed it.

Is this normal after returning to gym? Could it just be weakness/stability issue? Any exercises or mobility work that helped you guys with this, or should I directly see a physio?

Recently rejoined gym after almost a 1-year gap. Machine chest press felt completely fine, but during dumbbell incline press I started hearing a clicking/popping sound in my left shoulder while pushing the weight away from my body.

Theres no pain at all, just the clicking sound. No issue during overhead shoulder press either mainly happens during front pressing movements.

I had a somewhat similar issue in my right shoulder 1.5 years back, but that time there was pain and I couldnt lift my hand straight so physiotherapy fixed it.

Is this normal after returning to gym? Could it just be weakness/stability issue? Any exercises or mobility work that helped you guys with this, or should I directly see a physio?

Recently rejoined gym after almost a 1-year gap. Machine chest press felt completely fine, but during dumbbell incline press I started hearing a clicking/popping sound in my left shoulder while pushing the weight away from my body.

Theres no pain at all, just the clicking sound. No issue during overhead shoulder press either mainly happens during front pressing movements.

I had a somewhat similar issue in my right shoulder 1.5 years back, but that time there was pain and I couldnt lift my hand straight so physiotherapy fixed it.

Is this normal after returning to gym? Could it just be weakness/stability issue? Any exercises or mobility work that helped you guys with this, or should I directly see a physio?

I am 26M, turning 27 soon, currently earning around 1.4lpm in hand. I started my career with a very low-paying job and have had family responsibilities from day one. Most of my income over the years went into paying family debt, medical expenses, and supporting my parents.

Both my parents have serious health issues and unfortunately dont have any insurance apart from my corporate cover, which honestly keeps me anxious all the time. Also no insurance is ready to cover for pre-existing diseases.

Recently, I finally paid off around 10L worth of loans. After that, I have managed to build:

- 3L emergency fund

- 1L in SIP investments

- 1L in EPF

And thats honestly all I have.

I recently moved to a new city for a higher-paying but extremely demanding job (12-14 hour workdays sometimes). My only major expense is:

- 20k PG rent

- 6k food + transport

I deliberately live close to office walk whenever possible, avoid going out, avoid spending, and save almost Rs.1L/month now.

The truth is I have become extremely aggressive with saving. So much that I have stopped enjoying life. I barely spend on myself. The only major thing I bought recently was a phone.

As a kid I always dreamed of traveling, trekking, meeting new people, maybe even visiting another country someday. But now everything feels “financially irresponsible” in my head.

At the same time I know my responsibilities are real:

- future medical emergencies

- parents

- siblings still dependent

- marriage in the next 1–2 years

- no family savings/support to fall back on

So I genuinely dont know:

- Am I being too harsh on myself?

- How do people from middle-class/high-responsibility backgrounds balance saving vs living?

- What should my next financial goal even be?

- Should I continue SIPs aggressively or focus on safer things like FD/RD for near-term goals like marriage/emergencies?

- How do you stop comparing yourself to peers buying homes/cars/getting settled while you still feel financially insecure despite earning well?

I know I should feel grateful for where I am, and I am. But mentally, I constantly feel behind in life.

Would genuinely appreciate advice from people who’ve gone through something similar.

Almost a year ago, I switched from a WITCH to Amazon in an analytics role.

I wont lie , the pay was a huge jump, and I am grateful for that. Coming from a WITCH background, I still feel I got lucky landing here.

But after giving it enough time (2 months, 3 months, 6 months now almost a year), I have realized this just isnt sustainable for me.

I am regularly working 12–15 hours a day, weekends often dont feel like weekends, and the constant pressure to deliver never really stops. In the last few weeks, I have barely stepped out apart from office, stopped my hobbies, and honestly feel like I am losing myself outside work.

The only thing I genuinely like here is the culture of ownership and flexibility being trusted to figure things out on your own. But apart from that, the workload, pressure, politics, and lack of work-life balance just dont make sense to me anymore.

From whatever I have researched online, it feels like very few companies are left that truly offer: good pay, sane work hours, decent culture,respect for personal life

I keep hearing names like Google, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Netflix etc. But honestly those feel a bit out of reach for me right now skill-wise. And the irony is with this much work pressure, I dont even get time to upskill enough to target such companies properly.

Also, since I am in analytics, the problem is even bigger very few companies in this field pay as well as Amazon so thats another constraint.

So wanted to ask:

Are there any genuinely good companies left in India for analytics folks that pay well and still let you live your life?

Would really appreciate:

company names

specific teams if relevant

roles to target / avoid

realistic options (not just dream companies)

Would appreciate honest answers.