Genuine question. I often see people buying luxury watches worth ₹5 lakh, ₹10 lakh, even ₹50 lakh and I wonder why they do it. Not judging anyone. I can buy one too if I really want. But something in my upbringing stops me from spending that kind of money on a watch. Strangely, I’ve bought gold worth lakhs without hesitation. But when it comes to watches my brain just says “No, this is unnecessary.” Yes, I understand Rolex and a few brands hold resale value. But most watches don’t. They’re basically a luxury expense. So what drives people psychologically? Is it status? Confidence? Rewarding themselves? Social signalling? Collecting? Or something deeper, like owning a piece of engineering, art, or identity? I’m sure many people face this same internal dilemma. You can buy it but something in your mind blocks you. Would love to know, why do people buy ultra-expensive watches, and what’s the psychology behind it?

This is the capital of the world’s 4th largest economy - Delhi. That river you see? Yamuna - once sacred, now one of the filthiest rivers on the planet. That haze? Not fog. It’s toxic air, courtesy of a city ranked among the top 5 most polluted in the world. And even after all these years, neither the State government nor the Central government is actually doing anything to fix this. For decades, the same excuses. The same blame game. The same “committees”. Meanwhile: Children are inhaling poison. Elderly people are struggling to breathe. Even healthy adults wake up with burning eyes and headaches. Crores of taxpayers are stuck in a toxic gas chamber. We pay income tax, GST, road tax, fuel tax, property tax, and what do we get in return? A capital city where clean air and clean water have become luxuries. How long will people suffer while governments keep passing the buck? How long will we pretend this is “normal”? It honestly feels like a helpless, hopeless situation and the worst part? Nobody in power seems to care. PC: @Priyanshi50