Living in India is an experience.
Not a country — an emotion.
From neighbours to traffic, from relatives to network issues, some problems are so common that only Indians can truly relate.
If you’ve lived in India long enough, you’ve faced at least 7 out of these 10. Let’s see 😄
1️⃣ “Light Chali Gayi” at the Worst Possible Time
Exam tomorrow?
Important meeting?
Phone at 10%?
Perfect time for power cut.
And when you ask why, the answer is always:
“Maintenance chal raha hai”
Maintenance from birth apparently.
2️⃣ Relatives Who Ask Salary Before Saying Hello
No “kaise ho?”
No “khana khaya?”
Straight question:
“Kitna kama lete ho?”
Bonus round:
“Sharma ji ka beta toh US mein hai…”
Emotional damage 💀
3️⃣ Traffic Rules Are Just ‘Suggestions’
Red light means:
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2 seconds more
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One last overtake
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“Arre jaa na!”
And helmets?
Only for checking police location.
4️⃣ Network Disappears Exactly When You Need It
Normal time: full signal
OTP time: No Service
Lift mein? Network gone.
Basement? Forget it.
Village wedding? Emergency mode.
5️⃣ “5 Minutes” That Lasts 30 Minutes
Plumber: “Bas 5 minute mein aa raha hoon”
Friend: “On the way”
Mechanic: “Aaj ho jayega”
Indian minutes work on a different time zone.
6️⃣ Parents Think Phone Causes All Problems
Headache? Phone.
Low marks? Phone.
Mood off? Phone.
Rain? Also phone.
Meanwhile they forward Good Morning messages for 3 hours.
7️⃣ Auto / Cab Drivers Who Cancel for No Reason
Ride booked ✔️
Driver called ✔️
Driver cancelled ❌
Reason?
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“Udhar nahi aaunga”
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“Aap cancel karo”
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Silence. Vanished.
8️⃣ Neighbours Who Know Everything About You
Who came?
Why came?
At what time?
Why left early?
CID retired but living next door.
9️⃣ Government Website That Works Only Sometimes
Site opens ✔️
Form filled ✔️
Payment time ❌ Error 404
Try again tomorrow.
Or next lifetime.
🔟 “Shaadi Kab Kar Rahe Ho?”
Age 22 → Shaadi kab?
Age 25 → Ab toh kar lo
Age 30 → Problem hai kya?
Once married:
“Baby kab?”
There is no escape.
These problems may be annoying, but let’s admit it —
this is what makes India… India.
We complain, we laugh, we adjust, and we move on.
Because in the end, hum Indians hain — jugaad is in our DNA.
If you smiled while reading this, share it with someone who’ll say:
“Bhai, bilkul sach likha hai!”
FAQ (For Google & Humans)
Q. Why are Indian problems so relatable?
Because most of us grow up in similar environments, habits, and systems.
Q. Are these problems unique to India?
Some exist everywhere, but India takes it to another level 😄
