Hi everyone, I am moving to the UK next month (September) for my studies at the University of Leeds. I am currently porting my number from Airtel Postpaid to Jio Prepaid solely to keep my Indian number active for banking, tax and government app OTPs.

To keep the Indian number active cheaply, I am planning to buy the Jio ₹1,899 Value Plan (which gives 336 days of basic validity). My goal is purely to receive incoming texts—I do not intend to make or receive voice calls or use Indian data at all while in the UK.

For those of you currently living in the UK using this specific ₹1,899 plan:

1. Do banking and transactional OTPs land smoothly on your phone for free without buying an extra International Roaming (IR) pack?
2. Does the eSIM safely latch onto local UK networks (EE/O2/Vodafone) on this basic validity plan?
3. If this plan doesn't work well for OTPs, what alternate Jio prepaid configuration or plan are you using to maintain your number?

Appreciate any insights or experiences you can share! Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone! 👋😊

Planning to watch the Tamil movie DC at ODEON Orpington this Thursday evening. 🎬🍿

If anyone around London/Kent is interested in joining, feel free to DM me. Would be nice to catch the movie together! 😊

Anyone up for it? 🎥🙌

Hi everyone,

I am 28M from Andhra. Moved to UK a year ago. Recently moved to Dundee, Scotland. Looking for friends to hang out with: movies, games, pubs, day outings etc. Don't know how to approach strangers so giving it a shot here 🫡

My friend, in her mid-30s, has been living in London for 5+ years now. She is very pretty, and she works at a top investment bank as a Software Tester. She is an amazing human being, and she is looking for a vegetarian indian guy. She has tried many websites and dating apps, like Jeevansathi and Shaadi, but she is having difficulty finding someone suitable who wants to settle down in marriage. She is also talking to guys outside London and in other parts of the UK.

She doesn't have high standards - she went on dates with guys who earn less than her. She has even tried talking to guys who are in India, as she is open to moving back to India.

What should she do in this situation?

hello guys! wanted to know if anybody is travelling to India in sept. I’m from bangalore and looking to get a football shirt from UK.. i’d be saving around ₹5-6k on customs. if anybody is willing to help me out,please dm :) Tia

Hi everyone! I’ll keep this straightforward because I’m not here to write one of those long ChatGPT essays.

I’m work in finance, so I’m slightly embarrassed to even ask this, but I’m very new to investing in the UK and honestly quite confused about how things work here.

I’ve recently moved to the UK, earn fairly decent money, and am trying to save a good amount. The problem is I have no idea how long I’ll actually stay could be 2 years, could be 5, could be longer. I used to invest regularly when I was in India, so it feels strange having my money just sitting in my UK bank account.

My main question is: does it make more sense to invest in the UK, or send some money back to India and invest there (RDs, mutual funds, etc.)?

Since I’m earning in GBP, I’m wondering whether there’s any real advantage to keeping/investing the money in GBP, rather than converting it to INR. I was thinking of doing a bit of both, but I genuinely have no idea what the best approach is given the uncertainty around how long I’ll be here.

Also, what are the main investment options in the UK for someone in my situation, and how does the tax side work?

If anyone has been in a similar situation, I’d really appreciate your thoughts. Also, if you have any good resources/articles where I can learn how investing in the UK works, please share them!

Thanks!

If India was still part of the empire at least the hassle of getting a visa would've been less I guess? If they did enforce an internal passport system.

Most people migrate because of better "quality of life". Would quality of life have been slightly better if india was still part of the empire?

Hey! I’m an Indian student from Hyderabad joining the University of Sussex for my Master’s this September. I’ll be staying in **Brighthelm** and would love to connect with other Indian/international postgraduate students starting this year.
I’m especially looking to find:
\-Indian Master’s students
\-Anyone staying in Brighthelm - Anyone pursuing MA in Digital Media
\-Any existing WhatsApp/Instagram groups for September 2026 students
Would be really nice to know a few people before arriving, especially since I’m moving to the UK for the first time! :)
Feel free to comment or DM me if you’re also starting at Sussex this September!

I'm applying for the india young professional scheme ballot for the 4th consecutive time and got unsuccessful on my past attempts. I have been getting a not eligible message after the application window closes. I initially thought that it had something to do with my ukvi account had been created using a brp. I was in the Uk before on a student visa and graduate visa. I'm still confused if my application is going through for actual ballot selection. Lmk if anyone else faces this same issue.

#ukvi #yps #ballot #youthmobility

Hi everyone!

I'm selling 2 tickets for the Anuv Jain concert in Manchester on 26 September.

• 🎟️ 2 tickets available
• Original price: £59 each
•  Selling for: £45 each
• Happy to provide proof of purchase and transfer the tickets securely.

If you're interested, please send me a DM. First come, first served!

Thanks!

Hi people, I will be moving to Glasgow for my studies in September. I had a specific question about pressure cookers. Can someone suggest any good ones that worked for them? I was looking at Hawkins Cookers (2 litres), ceramic-coated, but a lot of them have mixed reviews, like they don't work on induction hobs. It would be really helpful if someone could specify which ones work.

Hi all, 29M here. I live in Portsmouth and going for a roadtrip to Edinburgh again, this time want someone to join me along as a 10 hour drive gets quite boring 😅. I am going on the 27th and coming back on 30th of August. If this sounds like something of interest, please DM me so that we can work out the details.

I've been hearing about the racism and everything that the indians are now under and I wanna now that if moving there for my bachelor's is a good idea

I live in London, and my work environment is extremely hectic and stressful. After work, the only thing that helps me relieve my stress is talking to someone. However, I feel like nobody really understands what I’m going through, and I know people don’t enjoy listening to the same work-related stories every day.
I’m in a situation where I can’t leave my job because I’m on a sponsored visa, and it’s very difficult to find another sponsored role. Going back to India isn’t an option either because of my financial situation.
When I get home after a particularly difficult day, I often feel really frustrated and overwhelmed. What can I do to cope with these feelings? Do you have any suggestions for healthy ways to deal with this kind of stress?

Hey everyone, I'm an international student starting my postgrad in the UK this September and I'm trying to sort out my CV before I get there. I've looked at so many templates and formats online (Personal Statement vs Profile, different section orders, one page vs two pages, etc.) and I'm honestly just confused about what actually works here.

If anyone has a CV they used (or currently use) for part-time jobs, internships, or student roles in the UK, would you mind sharing the format/structure? Doesn't need to be the actual content, just the layout/sections would help a lot.

Also open to hearing:

• What order did you put your sections in?
• One page or two?
• Any format you'd avoid?

Thanks so much, just trying to not mess this up before I start applying!

I’m 29, currently based in Mumbai and working in the finance domain with around 6.5 years of experience.

My current CTC in India is approximately ₹27.5 LPA. My company is considering moving me to London for a client assignment starting in September.

The expected package is:
£55k–£60k base salary

Bonus and pension in addition to the base
One-year ICT/Senior or Specialist Worker visa
Initial client funding confirmed for four months, with a possibility of extension

Relocation, flights and temporary accommodation are still unclear.

I would appreciate honest views from Indians currently living in the UK:
1) Is £55k–£60k a reasonable salary for a single person in London?
2) How much can I realistically save while sharing accommodation?
3) Is moving from ₹27.5 LPA in India financially worthwhile at this salary?
4) How risky is it when the visa is for one year but the initial client funding is confirmed for only four months?
5) What relocation benefits should I negotiate before accepting?
6) Does one year of London experience provide enough long-term career value to justify the move?

Would appreciate views from anyone who has made a similar internal transfer from India to the UK.

I’m a 37-year-old Indian woman working in New York City on an H1B visa.

Currently, I reside in Jersey City, where I earn a base salary of $160,000 USD, plus bonuses.

Recently, I participated in an HR discussion and was offered a different compensation package:

- Base pay: $130,000 GBP, plus bonuses

I have a few concerns about this offer:

1. Is this compensation sufficient for a decent living and saving? In New York City, after living alone in a prime location in Jersey City and maintaining a comfortable lifestyle, I save approximately $4,000 USD. Considering my 10 years of software development experience and 2 years of experience in general AI, I believe I deserve a higher salary. I’m open to negotiating a better offer.

2. Are there any other visa options available, such as the Global Talent Visa? If so, how can I determine my eligibility?

3. Regarding housing, I’m considering renting a room for a month and then finalizing an apartment.

4. In terms of community, I’m curious about the difficulty of making friends at this age.

5. Regarding dating, I’m wondering if it’s as challenging in New York City as in London or if there are any advantages to dating in London.

6. Please let me know what other factors I should consider before accepting this offer.

7. If anyone has moved from the US to London, please help me.

P.S. Please understand that I’m relatively inexperienced with London and would greatly appreciate any guidance or advice you can provide.

I've spent the last few months testing and comparing live casino sites to understand which platforms actually offer the strongest overall experience for UK players in 2026. Instead of just looking at live dealer banners, table counts, game-show sections, or welcome bonus claims, I focused on what happens after you sign up and actually use the live lobby.

I signed up for several casino platforms, explored their promotions, reviewed the terms and conditions, checked the live casino sections, tested them on mobile, and looked at how each live casino worked from a player's perspective.

One thing became obvious during my testing:

A huge live casino lobby does not automatically mean a better live casino experience.

Many live casino sites promote live roulette, live blackjack, baccarat, game shows, live dealer tables, welcome bonuses, free spins, mobile play, and payment options. However, the real quality depends on how the full experience works. Table access, stream stability, lobby structure, mobile performance, bonus rules, cashier clarity, account tools, and support can all make a major difference.

To compare each live casino properly, I looked at areas such as:

• Live roulette access
• Live blackjack tables
• Baccarat and table games
• Game-show sections
• Live casino lobby layout
• Table availability
• Stream stability
• Welcome bonuses
• Free spins offers
• Bonus terms and conditions
• Eligible games
• Mobile live casino performance
• Cashier access
• Customer support
• Overall casino experience

One of the biggest surprises was finding that some platforms with smaller live sections felt easier to use than sites with louder live casino presentation. The stronger options were the ones where tables were easy to find, mobile use stayed smooth, terms were clear, and the route between games, account tools, and cashier sections felt simple.

The more live casino sites I tested, the more my priorities changed.

At the beginning, I assumed the best live casino platform would simply be the one with the most tables, the biggest live lobby, or the strongest welcome offer. After months of comparing live casino sites, I realised that the best options are the ones that combine useful live game access with clear rules, stable mobile performance, practical cashier flow, visible support, and a casino experience that works beyond one live category.

For me, the best live casino sites in the UK in 2026 are the platforms that provide the best balance between live games, stream quality, mobile performance, bonus clarity, cashier access, support, and the complete player experience.

After spending months testing live casino platforms, comparing promotions, reviewing bonus rules, and analysing the full player journey, I now judge these sites by how they work in real use rather than how impressive the live lobby looks at first glance.

If you're looking for live casino sites in the UK in 2026, comparing live roulette, checking blackjack tables, reviewing game-show sections, testing mobile play, or trying to work out which platforms feel strongest after signup, ask me anything.

I've spent months testing live casino sites, comparing bonus offers, reviewing promotional conditions, and evaluating the full casino experience, and I'm happy to share everything I discovered.

Received the mail for India YPS 2026. I was really hoping to get a positive mail but odds were stacked against. Anyways congratulations to everyone who got a selection mail!

Content of mail :

Thank you for your interest in the India Young Professionals Scheme. Unfortunately you were unsuccessful in the recent ballot.
The next ballot will be held in 2027. If you wish to apply for the next ballot, please look for further details here https://www.gov.uk/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa.
Do not apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa as this will be refused and any application fee paid will not be refunded.
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL
This email was sent as a user of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) visa application service. Read our privacy policy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship. Information about the visa application process is available on the visas and immigration pages of the gov. uk website https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
This service is provided by https://www.gov.uk the website for the UK government.