Apps like #PhonePe & #GPay show transaction history, not spend understanding.
What if UPI apps offered simple, in-app spend tracking:
• auto categories
• small-spend insights
• weekly/monthly views
Payments removed friction.
The next step is clarity.
#UPI#FinTech#PMthoughts
you don’t fix the declining birth rate with subsidies or financial incentives.
the “kids are too expensive” argument is a convenient cope. people claiming they can’t afford children are usually rationalizing deeper issues: they just don’t want them. having children is as expensive as you choose to make it, and for all of human history, people with far fewer resources managed to raise families.
the problem isn’t financial; it’s cultural.
we live in a society that has systematically psyopped and brainwashed people into believing children are a burden, not a blessing. women are told that motherhood is a sacrifice and a hindrance to their career, as if chasing corporate promotions or vanity metrics is more meaningful than creating life.
men are infantilized and taught to fear responsibility. worst of all, we’ve cultivated a nihilistic worldview that makes people see no point in building a future.
the solution starts with changing the culture.
we need to instill pride in people: pride in their ancestry, their legacy, and the future they could create. optimism about what’s to come has to replace the relentless doomscrolling of modernity.
kids aren’t just an "expense"; they’re the greatest investment a human can make, and we need to start celebrating that.
in the short term, the most realistic strategy is doubling down on those who already value family. focus on motivating families with 2-3 kids to have one or two more.
it's much easier to expand a family than to convince couples to start from scratch when they've been ideologically poisoned against the idea.
finally, we need to stop glorifying the miserable, atomized single life and the media narratives that turn parenthood into a joke or tragedy.
yes, parenting is hard, but everything worth doing is.
the joy and purpose it gives far outweigh the sacrifices. once we get that cultural shift rolling, the financial complaints will fade away like the convenient excuses they always were
Have you noticed how high ticket prices are for Pushpa 2 and other films? I'm tempted to just wait for them on OTT platforms since I already pay for those subscriptions. What's happening with the #TicketMafia?
@Comm_HYDRAA@TelanganaCMO Several roads in Netaji Nagar are closed as private streets, and one is barricaded due to a judge's residence. Heavy traffic is impacting the crossroads due to restricted access from Yapral. These issues need attention.
@ApnaSecbad Several roads in Netaji Nagar are closed as private streets, and one is barricaded due to a judge's residence. Heavy traffic is impacting the crossroads due to restricted access from Yapral. These issues need attention.
Hi @tgspdcl, There have been power fluctuations in Ashok Manipuri colony, Kapra, near Sainikpuri, since 12 noon today. I have raised multiple complaints about the issue, but there has been no resolution until now. Kindly look into it as soon as possible.
@ApnaSecbad As much as I appreciate the new places sprouting across Sainikpuri, after the recent Pune incident, strict rules must be imposed for the Bars/Lounges, especially since it is a residential area and the parking space is very limited, and most cars are parked outside on the roads.
@vibhusam28 Same happened with my wife’s Airtel sim, purchased the old sim in 2019 and suddenly stopped working one morning last week. Had to go to Airtel store and get a sim replacement. Worst part is that the Airtel customer support people are aware of this.
@RandomCricketP1 This post brought back memories of cricket's best era. I was a massive fan of Walsh's bowling, and he and Ambrose formed a lethal pair.