Are you dating from loneliness or genuine readiness? Explore the crucial difference in motivation, the red flags to watch for, and how to build a life where love joins, not replaces. Learn more.
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.
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.
Sunny Deol paid a heartfelt tribute to his father Dharmendra at the screening of 'Ikkis'. The emotional moment highlighted the film's personal connection and family legacy. Read more.
A planned New Year's DJ event with Bollywood's Sunny Leone in Mathura was called off following strong protests from saints and religious groups, citing hurt to traditions of the Braj region. The cancellation is expected to cause a revenue loss of Rs 30 la
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.
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 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.
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.
Congress workers were detained in Mandya after attempting to enter the BJP office, protesting alleged ED misuse against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
Congress announces CWC meeting on December 27 to strategize nationwide protests against the Viksit Bharat Bill, alleging BJP aims to dismantle its rural employment legacy. Details inside.
A major fire erupted at a scrap warehouse near a hospital in Lucknow's Chowk area, causing lakhs in damage. No casualties reported. Read how firefighters battled the blaze.
Heavy police deployment in Varanai as Congress workers protest ED actions against Gandhi family. 18 arrested, traffic disrupted. Read the full story.
Congress workers across Telangana laid siege to BJP offices, protesting alleged harassment of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Clashes and detentions reported in Hyderabad, Karimnagar, and other districts.
Mandya Congress workers staged a protest against BJP, alleging vendetta politics in the National Herald case targeting Sonia & Rahul Gandhi. Police intervened to prevent siege.
A Delhi court rejects ED's Rs 2000 crore money laundering case against Sonia & Rahul Gandhi, citing lack of predicate offence. Read the full legal analysis.
Congress vows to fight 'vendetta politics' after Delhi court dismisses ED complaint against Gandhis. Kharge demands PM Modi & Amit Shah's resignation. Full details inside.
UP Congress staged a protest against BJP's alleged misuse of central agencies after a court setback for ED in the Young Indian case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read more.
Congress workers in Patna protested against BJP's alleged misuse of agencies after a Delhi court rejected the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read the full story.
Rajasthan Congress workers marched to BJP HQ in Jaipur after court relief for Gandhis in National Herald case. Clashes ensued, leaders arrested. Details inside.
Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat demands Congress leader Sonia Gandhi return 51 cartons of Jawaharlal Nehru papers taken in 2008. He questions what is being hidden from the nation's historical record.