EVERYDAY LIFE · 150 LIVE POLLS
What India thinks about everyday life
Weekend plans, festival traditions, pet peeves and daily habits — the everyday questions that start the best WhatsApp debates.
ALL EVERYDAY LIFE POLLS
- Is a 90-hour work week ever justified?
- Which city has India’s worst traffic?
- Chai vs coffee — pick a side
- Biryani capital of India?
- Mumbai vs Delhi — better city to live?
- Dosa vs paratha — the ultimate breakfast?
- Arranged vs love marriage — what would you choose?
- How many hours of screen time do you honestly average?
- Is veg biryani real biryani?
- Would you move abroad if given the chance?
- Unpopular opinion: LinkedIn is just Instagram for office people
- Four-day work week in India — realistic?
- Hot take: WhatsApp University has done more damage than any app. Agree?
- Pineapple on pizza?
- Air India vs IndiGo — who do you fly?
- Weddings spending ₹50 lakh+ — celebration or madness?
- North Indian vs South Indian food — daily driver?
- Reservation in private sector jobs — yes or no?
- Is social media good or bad for democracy?
- Ideal weekend plan?
- Maggi at 2 AM — acceptable meal?
- Bengaluru weather vs everything else it offers?
- Street food vs restaurant — where’s the real flavour?
- How often do you check your phone within 5 minutes of waking?
- Your phone battery at 20% — how do you feel?
- Do you tip delivery partners?
- Metro vs cab vs own vehicle — daily commute?
- How do you split the bill with friends?
- AI girlfriends/boyfriends — harmless or harmful?
- Hot take: cash gifts > wrapped gifts. Agree?
- Standing in queue vs paying extra to skip — what do you do?
- Should the retirement age be raised?
- Best biryani in Hyderabad — settle it once and for all
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Bangalore?
- Would you move abroad if you got the chance?
- Which Bengaluru traffic corridor is truly the worst?
- 15 Indians (Lava Mobiles employees on a corporate offsite) died in a speedboat capsize near Vietnam's Phu Quoc island. Who bears the most responsibility?
- Is Bengaluru weather still the best in India?
- Metro city vs tier-2 city: where is the better life in 2026?
- For freshers entering India's job market in 2025–26, which approach do you think gives the best chance of landing a job despite AI disrupting entry-level hiring?
- Would you leave Bengaluru because of its infrastructure?
- Zomato/Swiggy delivery partners earn ₹14k–18k/month after costs, work 14–16 hr days, and can be deactivated with zero recourse. Who should bear the MOST responsibility for fixing this?
- Best way to commute in Bengaluru today?
- India is now the 2nd most sleep-deprived country in the world. Be honest — how many hours of uninterrupted sleep do you actually get on a weeknight?
- Should social media apps have mandatory daily time limits for minors?
- Which Bengaluru area has the most overpriced rent right now?
- Has the Namma Metro Yellow Line actually improved your commute?
- If you could pick one life path, which would you choose?
- At least 15 Indian tourists died in a boat capsize off Vietnam. What should India prioritise to protect citizens travelling abroad?
- Worst traffic zone in Hyderabad?
- Uttarakhand's UCC now requires live-in couples to register with the government or face jail time. Should other Indian states follow this model — or is it too deep an intrusion into personal life?
- Best food street in Bengaluru?
- Where do you genuinely do your best thinking — not where you're supposed to, but where you actually crack hard problems?
- Quick-commerce (10-min delivery): convenience or addiction?
- Lawrence Bishnoi's gang is back in the news. Has India's law enforcement done enough to dismantle organised crime networks operating from abroad?
- After the Education Minister's resignation over the 2026 NEET paper leak, which reform do you think will most effectively prevent future paper leaks in India's exam system?
- If you had to go full gig economy tomorrow — no fixed salary, just app-based work — how would you feel about it?
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Hyderabad?
- Today is World Population Day 2026. India is now the world's most populous nation. Is India's population its biggest economic asset or its greatest governance challenge?
- Compared to 3 years ago, your actual monthly savings (in ₹) have:
- Best weekend escape from Hyderabad?
- If a company revokes your campus placement offer AFTER you've accepted it (and are barred from other recruiters under the 'one student, one job' rule), what should IITs do?
- Your manager books a 9am Monday standup. What do you actually do?
- What's your honest plan for buying a home in India right now?
- PG or flat: what makes sense in Bengaluru today?
- Auto vs bike taxi in Bengaluru: what do you actually use?
- EPFO has launched a new centralised portal replacing the old platform. Does the government actually make digital public services easier with each redesign — or just more confusing?
- Puri Rath Yatra 2026 is approaching. Should major religious events like Rath Yatra get government-funded infrastructure upgrades (roads, crowd management tech)?
- India just ranked 2nd loneliest country globally (June 2026 survey) — yet only 3.7% of us live alone. What's actually making urban Indians feel so disconnected?
- It's almost July 31 (ITR filing deadline). Where are you with your Income Tax Return for FY 2024-25?
- WhatsApp Web just launched video calling. What do you think drove this feature finally arriving on desktop?
- Which day has the WORST traffic in Chennai?
- India's Flipkart is running its Food Fest Season 3 (#FlipkartFoodFestSeason3 trending). Is quick-commerce/e-grocery now your go-to for food shopping?
- Chennai Metro trains work great — but getting TO and FROM the station is a nightmare. What's your actual last-mile fix after stepping off the metro?
- How much time do you actually spend on your phone daily (be honest)?
- India's online gender debate is louder than ever in 2026. Who do you think social media algorithms actually favour in gender-related arguments?
- What’s your favourite and go to bar/brewery in Bangalore?
- How is the ORR commute treating Hyderabad techies?
- Is 10-minute delivery culture good for Bengaluru?
- Karnataka's Gig Workers Act is being challenged in court by platforms like Zomato & Swiggy. Should India give delivery partners full employee status — or keep them as 'partners'?
- Under India's new Labour Codes (effective Nov 2025), your basic salary must be at least 50% of your total CTC. Where does your current salary structure stand?
- Auto quotes ₹120, Ola shows ₹140, your phone is at 11% battery. What do you do?
- What's the most frustrating part of taking an auto in Bengaluru?
- Your next two-wheeler purchase — what's your honest plan?
- How much do you trust the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct free and fair elections?
- India's gig economy now has 15–23M workers. The ILO just passed a binding global standard for platform workers — but India abstained. What protection do gig workers ACTUALLY need most right now?
- TGSRTC city buses in Hyderabad: your experience?
- Booking an auto Offline Vs Online(Rapido/Ola/Uber) - which one would you prefer?
- Should ride-hailing apps show how many drivers rejected your ride request?
- Is it okay for adults to live with parents into their thirties?
- What makes a marriage last?
- Do you share household expenses with your siblings?
- How often do you have family dinners together?
- Do you call your elders by their first name?
- Is it okay to recline your seat on a bus or train?
- Do you keep your New Year resolutions?
- Do you make New Year resolutions?
- Should India have one common time zone or two?
- Who should pay on a first date?
- Do you prefer rain or sunshine?
- Is Kolkata the most affordable metro city?
- Is it rude to order the cheapest item on a date?
- What is the best time of day?
- Is a long commute worth it for a bigger home?
- Do you trust 'limited time offer' banners?
- Should restaurants add a service charge to the bill?
- Do you still watch Doordarshan?
- Should cities build affordable rental housing for workers?
- What is your biggest travel frustration?
- Would you shop through a WhatsApp catalogue?
- What matters most when choosing a restaurant?
- Kerala parotta or North Indian paratha?
- Would you live with your in-laws after marriage?
- Is it okay to ask guests for cash instead of gifts?
- Should you invite your boss to your wedding?
- Do you celebrate family birthdays with a party?
- Would you let your child choose not to go to college?
- Should men wear wedding rings in India?
- Do you vote in municipal elections?
- Do you donate blood?
- Best chaat?
- Would you pay more for faster delivery?
- Which is the best Indian city for a weekend trip?
- Do you use a society app like MyGate or NoBrokerHood?
- Have you registered as an organ donor?
- Best late-night food?
- What do you buy most often online?
- Have you visited Varanasi?
- Should housing societies allow pets?
- Is it okay to wear pyjamas outside the house?
- How do you check if a forwarded message is true?
- Do you have a separate home office space?
- Should India promote rural tourism more?
- Should India regulate dark patterns in shopping apps?
- Do you trust restaurant ratings on delivery apps?
- Should people stop forwarding fake news on WhatsApp?
- Would you share a flat with someone of a different gender?
- Do you feel India is better explored by train?
- Do you keep track of how much you spend on shopping?
- Do you rate restaurants on apps after eating?
- Do you use emojis with your parents?
- Should more bachelors be allowed to rent flats?
- Have you tried a houseboat in Kerala?
- Should shops close on Sundays?
- Is Hyderabadi biryani better than Kolkata biryani?
- Do you dress up for video calls?
- Do you prefer old city areas or new suburbs?
- Have you been on a desert safari in Rajasthan?
- Do you open parcels in front of the delivery person?
- Is Pune the best city for young professionals?
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