For the home birds

Aastha Kalia

We are millennials and we are proud of our whims and fancies. We socialise through text messages and order food, not cook it. We like things to be a click away and these apps will let us do exactly that.

Work from home

Imagine working while still lying down in your cosy bed. Well, work from home is a dream job and for that to become a reality, all you need to do is register yourself on one of these apps and upload your resume. Clients from all over the world will communicate directly with you and you can do freelance work for them. 

Apps: Freelancer, Fiver, UpWork

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Daily needs

We all know about the apps that you can order food from — Swiggy and Food Panda to name a few. However, there are apps which will save your monthly visit to the grocery store too. These apps will deliver you everything from flour to fruits and from coffee to cardamom, that too at reasonable rates.

Apps: BigBasket, Grofers

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Decor, etc.

If you think searching for a perfect place to live was difficult, wait till you begin the hunt for perfect furniture! The major problem faced is lack of variety and the fact that buying even the most basic of furniture pieces can be very heavy on the pocket. You get affordable products as well as a wider range. Also, the return and exchange policy is very simple, unlike offline furniture stores.

Apps: UrbanLadder, Fab Furnish, L’Orange, Wooden Sheet (For orders above 1.5 lakh)

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Home services

At one point, we all have tried to fix a leaky faucet or hide that peeping wire. However, after facing a couple of mild electric shocks, we all agree that a few things are best when handled by experts. Now, with the help of an app, you can have a plumber, a carpenter or an electrician at your doorstep. No hassle, just work. How’s that!

Apps: Sulekha, FindYahan, OkSir

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Connect with the doc

You don’t have to drag your sick body all the way to a clinic when experienced doctors are available on your phone. These apps get you live consultations and get medicines home delivered.

Apps: Docsapp and Netmeds

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Mind matters

While mental health is still a taboo in India, you can get free consultations and therapy from professionals on your phone. Confidentiality is guaranteed. 

Apps: Talkspace, 7cups of anxiety, Avaaz, The Better India

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Beauty benefit 

With summers almost here, waxing, threading and facial will now be a monthly ritual. But, it will be easier this time around as there are apps that save you the trouble of making an appointment and waiting for your turn at the parlour.  All you need to do is select the services needed and relax, while experts do their job at your place.

Apps: MyGlamm, 10deals