20 Meals You Can Buy In India For 20 Rupees Or Lessâ

We Indians love food. So we live a King's life when we get our paycheck or allowance at the end of the month. We treat ourselves (and most generously our friends) to the best that is available and end up spending eight parts out of ten of our money in the first two weeks. Then begins the struggle to find cheap meals twice a day.
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Worry not! Indians have the choicest variety of food available at unthinkable prices. Whether you are a cash strapped traveller who will scourge the city to find food at cheap prices or the broke student, you can find one of the following twenty meals in India which won't set you back for more than twenty bucks:

1. Rajma Chawal @ Rs. 20/plate

Perhaps the most filling dish one can find in the narrow alleys and the bustling college canteens of North Indian cities like Delhi. A big ladle of rajma over a plate of steamed rice is enough to fill one up for a while. If the vendor is generous and serves onion rings on the side, your day is made!

2. Momos @ Rs. 20/plate

These steamed dumplings have stormed the streets of the country. One can find vendors at tiny tables with hand made posters in the front declaring the assortment of momos they carry in the steamers. The deep red concoction of red chillies and spices that they pour on the side makes both the eyes and the mouth water.

3. Egg Curry @ Rs. 20/plate

So you are a hardcore carnivore but don't/can't shell out much at the moment-a plate of steamed rice and egg curry is the answer. A generous sprinkling of chopped coriander and green chilli on the top is recommended.  In the narrower streets and lesser known markets you can find a plate for 20 bucks.

4. Litti Chokha @ Rs. 10/plate

Wheat or sattu balls baked with a decent helping of ghee over fire is litti for you. The traditional accompaniment is a spiced up baigan ka bharta cooked with tomato and potato which complements the dry and ghee-laden littis. This dish can be found for less than 20 rupees in Bihar and certain regions of UP.

5. Chhole Kulche @ Rs. 20/plate

A dona of spicy chhole topped with chopped onions accompanied with two kulchas warmed over the tawa is one of the best meals one can rely on to fill oneself up. The occasional mirch ka salan on the side makes it even better. Reach the local market in North India and spot the big copper matka. A good dish will cost 20 bucks.

6. Dosa @ Rs. 12/plate

Fermented batter of rice and dal poured over a hot skillet and cooked into a crisp and thin delicacy--this is a reliable and cheap staple of all Indians. The sambhar cooked with a combination of all good vegetables and spices raises the nutritional value  as well as the taste of the meal. You can find a plate for as little as 12 rupees in certain villages in Chennai and college canteens in Delhi.

7. Thukpa @ Rs. 20/bowl

A Tibetan soup cooked with noodles, one might find it the most easily available staple in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in the North East and freely available in the lanes of Kolkata's College street for as less as 20 bucks. From veggies to chicken, anything can supplement the noodles in this steaming dish.

8. Vada Pao @ Rs 15

The deep fried ball of potato stuffed between a slit bun layered with powdered chilli and topped with a slit green chilli is all one needs on a rainy day walking on the streets of Shirdi. A cutting chai on the side is enough to satisfy a grumbling tummy and together with two Vada Paos won't cost more than 20.

9. Maggi! @ Rs. 15/plate

Chhoti ya Badi-all kinds of hunger is satisfied by this one name in India. There is a lot of scope to explore different flavors and a customer is hardly ever disappointed with what is on the plate. Ranging from the summits of the Himalayas to the college canteens, one can rely on this dish ev

12 Signs Of A Girlfriend From Hell

Any couple who have been in a long relationship will tell you at times it's hard work! There's no such thing as a fight-free, completely smooth sailing relationship. Sometimes guys get it all wrong & can be quite inconsiderate. However, there are some women too who give their men a real hard time.  Here's a list of things certain girls do that really annoys their boyfriends, a hell lot.

1. Take hours to respond to a text, which he sends, and act outraged when he brings that up.

2. Unleash the fury of hell when you send him a text and he doesn't respond within exactly 35 seconds.

3. Feel betrayed and abandoned if he says that a plan has to be cancelled because he's neck deep in work.

4. Get pissed off at an incident that happened in their relationship light years ago.

5. Cross-examine him on every FB comment he writes under any girl's photo.

6. Repeatedly ask him the tricky question 'Why do you love me?' for which there is no known correct answer.
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7. If, for some reason, he says that he doesn't find Adele that great then two weeks of cold cold silence follows.

8. Showing up an hour late for a date and then getting mad if he’s ever late.

9. Give him the stare of death if he teases you playfully in front of his friends. Or your friends. Or any friends.

10. If he replies with a simple 'nice' when you ask him 'How do I look?' then he will be made to eat his words!

11. Take it as a personal insult if he calls some celebrity 'hot and sexy'.

12. Complain for hours if he chooses to watch the latest episode of his favourite show over watching 'Pretty Woman' for the 15th time.

14 annoying things indian boyfriends do

No one ever said love is a bed of roses. When things go south in a relationship, the fault is never one-sided. A few days we wrote a post on the 'girlfriend from hell'. Well, just to even things out, we figured it's time to talk about some of the things that guys do wrong. And, no, this doesn't apply to every single guy so relax. But look around you and you can see that there are some who test your patience. Here are 14 Annoying Things That Guys Do Which Annoy Their Girlfriends.



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1. Burp loudly during a romantic dinner date and then proudly laugh it off.

2. Not notice when you've got a completely new hairstyle.

3. Breaking big news like "I'm travelling outside India for a week" just a few hours before it happens.

4. Making weird rules like "Sunday is me day. So no calls, no text messages, no nothing."

5. Give long tiring lectures on why watching porn is healthy for a relationship.

6. Mocking your gay friends in a totally chauvinistic and homophobic manner.

7. When something upsets you, instead of lending a supportive ear, dismissing it by saying "You're overreacting."

8. Calling you things like "dude" "bro" or "bhai".

9. Losing their temper if you speak to them during any televised sporting event.

10. Believe in ridiculous shit like "Treat a girl bad and she'll want you more."

11. Expects you to be buddies with all his friends but will do anything to avoid meeting your friends.

12. Demands you to become best friends forever with his best friend's girlfriend so they can hang out together all the time.

13. Keeping in touch with exes but keeping it away from you because "It's no big deal but I knew you won't understand".

14. Never ever making the first move to make up after a fight.

5 Things Not to Forget in your Bag

You’ve crammed all you can into your bag but you may have forgotten a few important items. Before heading off to the airport double check you’re covering your bases.
Snacks
Many tourist destinations require long periods in the car/bus between stops. Bumping and grinding down the dusty roads of India may not  require much exertion but the constant walking up and down the stairs of temple, forts and palaces can work up an appetite. Your stomach may not be as iron clad as needed for the roadside stops so pack some of your favorite snacks for the trip. I use the space in-between the roller bars of my bag to stuff cereal bars. These are an easy-to-reach-for snack that fill me up and smooth out the rich excess of North Indian foods.
Slip on Shoes or Sandals

Temples temples temples. Nothing wastes more time then the constant on and off of shoes during a day (or weeks) of sightseeing. Make it simple…pack a pair of non-lacing shoes or sandals in your bag. Some mornings I leave the hotel already prepared for a day of temple hopping. My shoes and socks are packed within easy reach in case my plans change. Also keep in mind the random temple shoe thieves. I’d rather lose a pair of flip flops than my comfy trekking shoes that needed to get me through my trip.
Hand Wipes
Soap and water work great when found together yet most times you’re faced with just a well used wash basin. Skip the hassle of digging through your toiletry bag by packing wet wipes. Hand sanitizer works too but over time can really dry out your hands. Wet wipes are formulated to clean hands, kill germs and keep hands moisturized. I grab the travel packs found at most stores and stuff them, along with my snacks, in the undercarriage of my roller bag. Once in India, I keep a pack handy for the numerous times I need a quick but through cleaning. *See also 10 Ways to Traveler’s Diarrhea in India.
Towel
Budget travelers know from experience that towels are a luxury usually found in mid-range to 5 star locations. But even then, occasionally the towels provided don’t pass the sniff test. The easy solution is to travel with your own quick dry towel. Cotton towels require long dry periods and frequent cleaning which does not work well with an Indian tourist itinerary. Quick dry towels hold a tremendous amount of water for their size and are easily rung out for storage. Many are coated with an anti-bacterial formula allowing a near infinite amount of reuse.
Tissues & TP
5 Star travelers need not keep reading. Your rooms will be well stocked with paper products. But for the mid to budget range tourists, make room in your bag for tissues and toilet paper. Unless you plan to “Go Native” overnight, relying on the infamous spigot next to the toilet for washing and one finger on the nostril to clear the pipes, you’ll need some small luxuries. Tissues and TP can be found with reasonable pricing at many of the popular hill stations, but not as common in the more remote areas. Local brands look and feel like sandpaper so do your bum a solid and tote your favorite brand from home.

10 Annoying Things About India and Indians

 
As a writer of India, I am frequently asked what my interest is in a country few people think to visit. Most people don’t really care to hear the reasons. They have already envisioned an idea of what the country looks like even as I sing the praises of India’s wonderful tourist sites and it’s people. Oh, and the food!
Are they still listening? Nope. These people have nodded off because I didn’t give them what they really wanted to hear; This list of 10 annoying things about India and Indians:
1. Why Do You Keep Staring at Me?
Coming from a culture where we barely give a passing glance at most people surrounding us, it’s perhaps more than a bit of culture shock to arrive in a country where the general feeling is, EVERYONE IS STARING AT ME! In the hotel lobby, in restaurants, on the road, inside cars, buses and trains…AHHHH, stop staring at me. At home we would take this as an unspoken suggestion that maybe you should check your teeth for leftovers, or that pimple is ready to apply for a zip code. Yet most of us don’t even notice we’re being stared at in our normal surroundings. Cross the Atlantic into a foreign country and we’re suddenly blindingly aware of the different characteristics of the Indian population.

Some will say Indians stare because they are interested in you; Your fashion, your mannerisms, your speech, your approval or disapproval of their country. And others will offer their own irritation at being stared at. “I don’t know what their damn problem is,” a local once explained to me. Ugh, and the laughing. If you’re personality sides more with Woody Allen than the Dalai Lama, plan to travel with a therapist.
2. Can’t Say No
Westerners love to say no. We love it so much so, it’s not uncommon to hear people say, “Hell No!” Indians on the other hand can’t be brought to say no. Asking a yes or no question in India will commonly be answered with, “actually, it is…” Asking to meet at a certain time or to go to a particular place can be met with, “I’ll try, We’ll see.” Indians consider ‘No’ to be very harsh and they don’t like to disappoint. So rather than getting a quick determination on a request, tourists are often left wondering what ‘possibly’ means.
3. Hypocrisy Between Religion and Life
Hinduism and Islam are the most common religions in India. Followers are quick to educate foreigners on the societal laws of the country. And what sounds great on paper doesn’t always translate into reality. I once had a conversation with a tour guide about Hinduism, specifically his beliefs and how they applied to his life. We spent far too long talking about the ideals of Hinduism and as I questioned him further it was clear there were cracks in his theories. Topics about helping others in need and concern for one another are the basics of good moral consciousness. But when asked to give examples of how he helps his community, there were none. He was focused on earning enough to take care of his family.
Talk of sex in India is commonly avoided. In the movies it’s rare to see two characters kiss. Homosexuality is regarded as non-existent in most circles. And arranged marriage is seen as the poster child for successful unions. It’s no secret there is an entirely different reality surrounding sex in India behind closed doors. Affairs, a growing number of un-closeted gays and a rising divorce rate are just some of the hypocrisies between religion and life in India.
4. Everything is a Headache
Even locals will tell you, everything in India is a headache. From cops shaking down drivers for minor infractions to merchants watering down product or skimming small amounts from a package after it’s been weighed, some days one wonders how the country progresses. Ever come to a road block? Instead of simply driving past or looking for a quick detour as we would outside of India, locals find this a challenge to conquer. They simply must pull over, get out and add their two cents into what has become an argument of strangers. For no rati

13 Everyday Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning When You Are Broke

Broke (adjective)

What it means: Having completely run out of money.

What it means when you're broke: No life.

Money can't buy happiness, aye. But being broke isn't exactly happiness either. Tables get turned, life takes a U-turn and meanings of words and phrases change to something else altogether.

Here's a list of 10 everyday words that have a completely different meaning when we're broke.

1. Ghar Ka Khaana

What it means: The home cooked food that you usually try to avoid eating.

What it means when you're broke: The food that you savour and are most thankful for.

2. Happy Hours

What it means: The hours during which you get a specified amount of discount.

What it means when you're broke: The only way you can party.

3. Pocket

What it means: The place where you stash in all your change you get.

What it means when you're broke: The place you search for any 'treasure' you might find.

4. Shopping

What it means: The act of purchasing things.

What it means when you're broke: The act of looking at things you intend to buy when you have money.

5. Missed Calls

What it means: Calls that were not answered.

What it means when you're broke: The sole way of communication from your side.

6. Udhaar

What it means: The sum of money someone owes you.

What it means when you're broke: The sum of money you owe someone.

7. Maggi

What it means: A quick snack.

What it means when you're broke: The food item that you eat for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

8. Friends

What it means: The people you hang out with generally.

What it means when you're broke: A synonym for Bank, Financial Help and/or God.

9. Ladies' Night

What it means: The night you go out with your girlfriends to chill.

What it means when you're broke: The only night you go out with your girlfriends to chill.

10. Water

What it means: The liquid you drink when you're thirsty.

What it means when you're broke: The liquid you add to your shampoo bottle and ketchup bottle.

11. Visiting Grandparents

What it means: Going to meet your grandparents.

What it means when you're broke: Paisa, paisa,  paisa. *Shiny-eyed*

12. Staying At Home

What it means: The thing you do to relax.

What it means when you're broke: An obligation because you can't do anything else.

13. Newspapers

What it means:  Printed publications containing news, articles and advertisements.

What it means when you're broke: A pile of paper you can sell to your raddiwaala for some cash.

12 Signs That You’ve Been Friends With Someone For Way Too Long

All of us have many friends. Some we're very close to, others not so much. But there is that one friend we all have whom we seem to have known forever. It doesn't really matter how long you've actually known him/her because you guys are so close that you feel you literally grew up together.

Friends are forever. But how long is forever? Here are 25 signs that you've been friends with someone for way too long:

1. Your friend knows way too much about your past.

Things that can get you dumped, sacked, detained or even jailed

2. Your friend knows all the weird nicknames you've had along the years.

He/she is the one who gave you some of those names!

3. Every new hairstyle or change in dressing style has and will be ridiculed.

4. You share the same jokes. Over and over again.

Those old jokes are still just as funny and crack you guys up every time.

5. In fact, you don't need to get to the punchline any more. Your friend is already laughing.

6. You know your friend's parents way too well for his/her comfort.

It's almost like they've adopted you.

7. You cannot leave your friend alone with your partner for too long.

Not because they'll cheat on you. Because they'll share embarrassing stories about you!

8. Your friend knows all the people you know, from all your room-mates to all your partners.

In fact, he/she has Facebook friended all your people.

9. Personal space? What personal space?

10. You guys know an alarming number of ways to irritate each other.

11. You always have something to talk about.

12. It's perfectly fine to call your friend up at any time of the day or night.

190SIGNS THAT YOU ARE AN SHOPPING ADDICT

Online shopping isn't just about clothes. Everything is available! From groceries to pets, everything is just a click away. But with great power comes great responsibility. And with this expediency also comes the formation of a lethal habit: your online shopping addiction. 

Here's a list of 18 signs that say you suffer from online shopping addiction:

1. You have subscribed to every retail shop available on the web.

2. But every now and then, you unsubscribe some because the temptation to buy more stuff online is just too difficult to control.

3. You think it is okay to buy the same shirt in 4 different colours because that way you can easily reach the free shipping minimum.

4. Talking about free shipping, you remember which site offers free shipping by heart.

5. You treat yourself to online shopping on a bad day, a good day... basically, every day.

6. Every time a package from Flipkart or eBay gets delivered at work, everyone knows it belongs to you.

7.  In fact, you're on a first name basis with the courier peeps...

8. Your Facebook Newsfeed is flooded with sponsored advertisements from various online shops.

9. You're used to people commenting on your online shopping addiction.

10. But you try to make them understand that being addicted to shopping online is so much better than being addicted to bad things.

11. The number of empty cardboard-boxes outnumbers the number of spare shopping bags at your place.

12. At a given time, at least one of the tabs opened your system is of an e-commerce site.

13. Breathing = More online shopping. Which means, jab takk hai jaan, tabb takk online shopping zindabaad.

14. You experience an adrenaline rush whenever something you ordered gets delivered.

15. You find packages in mail that you don't even remember ordering.

16. You believe online shopping is times better than shopping in stores, physically, because it saves time, transportation expenses and energy.

17. Your phone is filled with apps of various online retailers.

18. You have memorized your credit card number.

19. After reading this article, you said:

11 Everyday Problems South Indians Face In North India

4.  Dealing with stupid nicknames Come on now! Arikarasudan Muragapa Duraisami Thyagarajan cannot be that tough to roll off your tongue. Give it a shot. Source 5. Getting frozen during the harsh North Indian winters I thought this was India, not Siberia! Source 6. Having to give geography lessons to our friends almost everyday No, for the millionth time, Chennai is NOT in Kerala. And no, all South Indians are NOTMadrasis! Source 7. Paneer. Paneer in everything! I mean, it's nice. But seriously? In everything?  Source 8. No beaches... No waves, no ships, no sand, no sunset? *Sobs silently* Source 9. No one understands the South Indian head-shake. Yes, that's a thing Up and down means yes, side to side means no. How hard is it? Source 10. Getting scandalised (and drunk) at loud North Indian weddings Rum, rum, rum, rum? Whiskey? But you have to hand it to them. They may be loud, they may be gaudy but boy, are they fun! Source 11. Can't wear comfortable lungis in public Why do you stare at my lungi? Do you know how good it is for air circulation? Source South Indians have to struggle through all these kinda-sorta hardships on a daily basis. Even though it's tough being a South Indian in North India, a lot of us do it. And quite a few of us come to love it. :)

8 Everyday Problems South Indians Face In North India

Dealing with stupid nicknames Come on now! Arikarasudan Muragapa Duraisami Thyagarajan cannot be that tough to roll off your tongue. Give it a shot.  Getting frozen during the harsh North Indian winters I thought this was India, not Siberia!  Having to give geography lessons to our friends almost everyday No, for the millionth time, Chennai is NOT in Kerala. And no, all South Indians are NOTMadrasis!  Paneer. Paneer in everything! I mean, it's nice. But seriously? In everything?   No beaches... No waves, no ships, no sand, no sunset? *Sobs silently*  No one understands the South Indian head-shake. Yes, that's a thing Up and down means yes, side to side means no. How hard is it?  Getting scandalised (and drunk) at loud North Indian weddings Rum, rum, rum, rum? Whiskey? But you have to hand it to them. They may be loud, they may be gaudy but boy, are they fun!  Can't wear comfortable lungis in public Why do you stare at my lungi? Do you know how good it is for air circulation? South Indians have to struggle through all these kinda-sorta hardships on a daily basis. Even though it's tough being a South Indian in North India, a lot of us do it. And quite a few of us come to love it. :)