Guides
Practical help for meeting new people, chatting safely and keeping conversations going.
How to make friends in a new city
Moved for work or college? Practical, tried ways to make friends in a new Indian city: routines, groups, apps, and turning a hi into a real friendship.
Read the guide →How to chat with strangers safely
Simple rules for chatting with new people online in India: guard your number and location, spot scams and sextortion, and know what to do if it goes wrong.
Read the guide →Free chat apps without coins
Many "free" chat apps in India charge coins to say hi or lock replies behind a subscription. What to check before you sign up, and what truly free looks like.
Read the guide →Conversation starters in Hinglish
Stop sending "hi" and getting nothing back. 40 easy conversation starters in Hinglish and English for chats, group chats and new friends.
Read the guide →Omegle alternatives in India
Omegle shut down in 2023. What to look for in a safer way to talk to strangers in India, the red flags to avoid, and how to keep chats fun without the risks.
Read the guide →Group chat names
Funny, desi and classy group chat names for friends, college, family, office and trip groups, in Hinglish and English. Pick one and rename your group today.
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Bakkar is almost here
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