As Hyderabad celebrated New Year, mental health helplines received 300 calls from young people battling loneliness and heartbreak. Experts cite 'anniversary reaction' as the trigger. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
After his Oscar win for The Whale, Brendan Fraser takes on a deeply personal role in Tokyo-set 'Rental Family', exploring loneliness and human connection. Discover his insights.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' 2025 Word of the Year, capturing one-sided celebrity bonds and modern loneliness in hyper-connected world. Read more about this cultural phenomenon.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' the 2025 Word of the Year, linking it to AI companions and global loneliness. Explore what this means for human connection.
Top Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi paid floral tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru at Shanti Van memorial on his 136th birth anniversary. See the solemn ceremony honoring India's first PM.
Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan discuss how modern relationships have changed, calling love overused. Kajol's recent marriage comments and details on 'De De Pyaar De 2' sequel included.
Discover how Lord Mahavira's ancient teachings offer profound solutions to modern challenges. Learn about compassion, non-violence and spiritual wisdom for today's world.