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Luxury flats or dhobi ghats? Woman's post on people drying clothes outside multi-crore apartments sparks debate

A woman’s post on X highlighting clothes being dried on balconies of high-rise buildings has gone viral, sparking a debate over luxury housing designs, practicality and changing urban lifestyles.

Sharing images and commentary about Hiranandani, the user pointed out the contrast between the grand architecture of luxury residential towers and the everyday realities of residents. She said people spend crores on premium apartments, carefully considering layouts, views, interiors and design features, but balconies often end up being used as spaces for drying clothes.

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