What demonetization? Here are 10 things that you can still buy with ₹ 10 in 2017
A year after the Indian government's demonetization move, political and business leaders continue to debate its merits and benefits. However, for the common man (and women), and middle-class, life still goes on with tens of rupees at a time. At the current rate of exchange (1 $ = Rs 65) a tenner is a little over a dime (about 15 cents!), not something worth raising an eyebrow over. Before you scoff, huh, just ₹ 10 ... here are a few practical things you can get with a tenner. #1 Nice hot Chilli-Bajji, wrapped in newspaper from a roadside vendor: Just what you need on a winter evening? #2 Forget Ola or Uber, why not go greener and take a bus? A BMTC bus ticket for a 4 kilometer ride costs just ₹ 10 in 2017 #3 Live in a smog-hit metro ? (No, it is not just Delhi!) . You will need a disposable surgical mask ... get yours for about ₹ 10. #4 A morning cuppa at a local tea-stall or coffee-bar, generally under 10 Rupees ! #5 And if yo