Cash in, don't crash out

So, you've won the lottery. Congrats! Here’s how to protect your crores, your privacy and your peace of mind. Let’s manifest together

- Riddhi Doshi

Even the memes have figured it out. There's one that goes: “If I win the lottery, I won't tell anyone. But there will be signs”. And those signs are basically subtle splurges: A basement converted into a Hot Wheels shrine, kitchens with a secret pantry just for snacks, women slathering La Mer cream on their feet, a farm for 50 doggos...

We lowkey know that getting rich overnight will probably never happen. That even if it did, we shouldn't show it off, blow it up or let it change us. But how to best manage a windfall? Experts say it depends on your age, location and your personality. Here's what to do if you ever win the lottery.

And yes, we're manifesting.

Protect your privacy.

Life changes the minute your win is made public. In India, in the states where the lottery is legal, winners' names tend to be publicly announced to maintain transparency. State lottery agencies often require winners to be photographed with a big cheque.