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The Dating Story

Dating for ‘potential’ is the futures trading of modern romance. A stock that never grows

Imagine the divine devotion of Meera, the charitable enterprise of Mother Teresa, and the financial aspirations of a girlboss—dating someone for his ‘potential’ in 2024 takes all of that.

Celibacy is hot in the dating app era. It’s the ultimate sexual liberation

With all the buzz about hookup culture, polyamorous relationships, and situationships, Gen Z is often assumed to be sleeping around too much. But let...

Beware of bad boys on dating apps. Emotional vampires who blame everything on trauma

They thrive on women’s Mother Teresa complex. Once you’re hooked, they hit you with — 'but I’m not looking for a relationship’.

Gen Z & millennials are dating each other. It’s a generation mash-up with spicy character arcs

For two generations that were introduced to the horrors of online dating simultaneously, millennials seem both impressed by and jealous of how Gen Z has adapted to it.

Dating app bios are where the game happens. And it’s not just about how tall you are

If he’s looking for “a girl who doesn’t take herself seriously”, he’s a professional gaslighter. Guys who call themselves “Swiftie, not guilty” probably haven’t heard a single Taylor song.

Breaking up is an art and Gen Z is the best artist. No one wants mediocre relationships anymore

In most cases, what feels like the end of the world is really just the final gasp of a mediocre relationship.

Gen Z is giving up on dating apps. Turning to parents, Shaadi.com & LinkedIn

Looks like Gen Zs are warming up to the vintage vibe of arranged dating, if not marriage. Mothers everywhere are doing a victory dance while Cupid is crying in a corner.

Gen-Z dating is defined by a long list of icks

Depending on your tolerance level, not every ick is a deal breaker. It’s a cringe pile you add to until the final ick gets the potential partner fired from your dating roster.

Stalking an ex on LinkedIn, Instagram, WhatsApp isn’t self-sabotage. Go, win the breakup

When you dodge a bullet, it’s only natural to check where it eventually lands.

Before a relationship becomes official, it enters a sacred place—the group chat

Once your relationship enters the group chat with your besties, that’s when the ‘Tall Hinge Guy’, ‘Broke Noida Dude’, and ‘Mr Red Shoes’ finally get promoted to being mentioned by their actual names.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.