Money & Property
Indian Passport Fees Jump From July 1: Here's What NRIs Will Pay Now
Money & Property visual for MalluMetro readers. If you have been putting off renewing your passport, this is…
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Money & Property
Careful, practical explainers on savings, remittance, property, family budgeting and financial decisions for Gulf-based readers.
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Diaspora
The Malayali Side Hustle in the Gulf: From Pickles to Project Consultancy
The Gulf Malayali side hustle has grown up. It is no longer only snacks and small trading. It…
Diaspora
Back-to-Kerala Retirement: The Dream Needs a Spreadsheet, Not Just a House Plan
Many Gulf Malayalis build the retirement house first and calculate the retirement income later. That order needs to…
Kerala
Kerala's Lottery System: The Rs 1 Crore Dream That Funds the State
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. Every day, across tea shops and bus stands and small-town news agents, millions…
Gulf & UAE
The Gold Rush in the UAE: Why Everyone is Buying and What Malayalis…
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. Gold prices have been climbing steadily, and Dubai's jewellery shops are…
Kerala
A No-Nonsense Guide to Buying Land in Kerala as an NRI
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. Every NRI has the dream. A piece of land back home. Maybe a…
Kerala
Kerala Budget 2026-27: What the UDF's First Budget Means for NRIs and the…
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the UDF government's first budget in May 2026,…
Gulf & UAE
The Real Cost of Living in Dubai in 2026: An Honest Breakdown
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. Every few months, someone posts on social media that Dubai is…
Kerala
Kochi is Quietly Becoming One of India's Best Cities to Live In
Kerala visual for MalluMetro readers. It does not make the breathless listicles that celebrate Bangalore's startup scene or…
Gulf & UAE
How to Send Money Home Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money)
Gulf & UAE visual for MalluMetro readers. The first time you send money home from the Gulf, you…