Baring a 2 year period, i have been living outside Chennai since i finished schooling.
A few equipments that have saved my day..
When you know someone is living alone, run and get him a washing machine! He will thank you with his slice of pizza.. Washing clothes is the one thing that has to be done regularly. (realised that a little late)
This is what i have.. http://www.lg.com/in/home-appliances/top-load-washing-machine/LG-WF-N6866DN.jsp
An electric cooker..
Eggs, soup, noodles, rice, oats and pretty much anything that can be boiled.. Also doubles up as a water heater on a cold winters morning..
To be updated..