Urban India's loneliness epidemic sparks a new economy. Startups and individuals create paid safe spaces for strangers to connect, from curated dinners to retreats. Explore how isolation is being monetized.
Explore the global phenomenon of Mukbang. Discover its origins in South Korea, the psychology behind its massive viewership, and what it reveals about modern loneliness and the human need for connection.
Discover how embracing singlehood without loneliness shifts love from a desperate chase to a quiet recognition. Learn why a full life alone leads to more authentic relationships.
Gen Z is driving change in 2026, demanding pay transparency, mental health support, and political accountability. Discover the data and voices shaping this new era.
In an exclusive interview, the cast of Four More Shots Please! season 4 discusses the show's end, judging their characters, and the 'male loneliness epidemic'. Prateik Smita Patil and Maanvi Gagroo share strong views.
Exploring the fading concept of neighbourhood bonds in modern Indian cities like Bengaluru. Discover why proximity no longer means companionship and what we've lost in the transition.
Mumbai psychotherapist Sonali Gupta reflects on her journey from campus counsellor to private practice, arguing that building community is essential for mental well-being in today's disconnected world. Discover why human connection matters more than ever.
An Indian machine learning engineer in Singapore reveals his salary jumped fivefold, but his happiness plummeted. His viral post sparks a debate on the emotional cost of success abroad. Read the full story.
Struggling to understand your teen's lingo? This guide decodes terms like 'cap', 'sus', and 'main character energy' to help you connect authentically with your Gen Z child. Read more.
Holiday loneliness is a real issue, not just for Gen Z. Experts explain its causes, why forced socialising fails, and offer practical ways to navigate the festive season with emotional ease.
From Agastya Nanda to Priyanshu Painyuli, discover the Gen Z actors who delivered breakthrough performances in 2025, redefining Indian cinema. Read their inspiring stories!
From Einstein's failed marriage to Van Gogh's despair, genius often comes at a price. Discover why being a well-rounded individual is the true path to a fulfilled life, as ancient wisdom guides.
Jamia Millia Islamia contributes to a major international study on social connection and loneliness. Discover key findings from the India Country Report released on December 22.
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers contribute to a major international study on social connection and health, published in Nature. Discover the key findings and India's role.
Young Indians are using terms like 'lore drop' and 'avoidant attachment' in therapy, reshaping mental health conversations. Discover the challenges and opportunities this presents.
Archana Datta argues that affordable palliative care and social connection, not planned death, are the answer to human suffering. Explore the legal and social safeguards needed.
A series of elderly suicides in Chandauli reveals a national crisis of neglect, loneliness, and lack of mental health support for India's aging population. Experts warn of a demographic time bomb.
Saudha Kasim reviews 'All Souls,' a campus novel that reveals itself as a profound ghost story exploring male loneliness and infidelity at Oxford. Read the full analysis.
Barack Obama's 2025 reading list spotlights Anita Desai and Kiran Desai, creating a unique mother-daughter moment in Indian literature. Discover their acclaimed novels.
Sisters Ayesha and Yamuna Hasan capped a landmark 2025 by winning the Best Gen Z of the Year Award at Entrepreneur Middle East in Dubai. Discover how they are shaping a generation.
Feeling alone this December? Discover five powerful, small daily rituals backed by experts to help you feel more connected and uplifted during the festive season.
On Vikramaditya Motwane's birthday, we revisit his 2016 film Trapped, starring Rajkummar Rao. This survival thriller remains a powerful portrait of urban isolation and abandonment in Mumbai. Discover why its themes resonate more than ever.
New research reveals the real crisis for adults over 50 is loneliness and routine fatigue, not just physical health. Discover the three behavioural pillars for a fuller, connected life.
WHO warns loneliness equals smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Sadhguru explains why it's the most ignored health risk and how meditation can rebuild connection from within. Take action for your wellbeing.
Tamil cinema's 80s star Kanaka faces profound isolation after her father SS Devadas's death at 89. Discover the heartbreaking story of her loneliness and unhealed family wounds. Read the full story.
A Bengaluru mother shares her experience raising Gen Z and Alpha sons online. Learn how to foster digital literacy, combat toxic masculinity, and build empathy in the connected age.
Indian Gen Z workers are rejecting overwork culture despite job market volatility. Discover how they're building sustainable careers with firm boundaries and strategic approaches to risk.
Harvard expert reveals the 5-3-1 rule for social health. Learn how to reduce stress and loneliness by strengthening your connections. Start your journey to better wellbeing today!
Confused by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and 8 Elite Gen 5? We break down the CPU, GPU, and gaming performance differences to help you choose. Read more!
Karan Johar opens up about deep loneliness, being told to leave India to find a partner, and his belief that humans are 'meant to be a unit of two'. Read his heartfelt revelations.