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Beyond helplines and therapy: How simple acts of kindness can be life-saving

New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- On a humid evening in Mumbai, a group of women gather at their neighbourhood chai stall. The conversations drift easily between recipes, school fees, and neighbourhood gossip. To... Read More


How the language of desire has turned into social currency in a world of swipes

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- "He's hot." "She's bangable." " Would smash." These terms echo through dating app messages, social media captions, and even therapy rooms. What was once whispered in hushed tones... Read More


A play of memories: 7 surprising things Alzheimer's patients remember

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- On a humid afternoon in Mumbai, 68-year-old Usha Nair, a retired teacher sat with her daughter, staring blankly at the steaming cup of tea placed in front of her. "Did you make t... Read More


Inside Mumbai's first crying club where tears turn into catharsis

New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- On a sticky Sunday evening in Khar, Mumbai's honking and chaos fade as you step into a softly lit cafe. Inside, the usual chatter of coffee drinkers is replaced by sniffles. Tiss... Read More


How recognition fuels both ambition and anxiety in music artists

New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- On a rainy evening in Mumbai, singer-songwriter Rohit Shetty, 27, sat scrolling through the comments on his latest music video. Two million views in a week was a milestone he ha... Read More


Seeking mental health advice from AI? Treat it only as psychological first aid

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- On a humid evening in Bengaluru, Ayushi Devidas, 23, a social media executive, sat cross-legged on her bed, whispering her anxieties into her phone. "I feel like I'm failing at ... Read More


Why the myth of thyroid cancer as the 'good cancer' needs to be busted

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- On a humid August morning in Mumbai, 34-year-old Anjali Upadhye, a media executive, walked out of her endocrinologist's office with a folder of test results pressed tightly to h... Read More


Navigating urban love: The hidden costs of hobosexuality

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- One Sunday evening in Bengaluru, Rohit Nair, a 28-year-old IT professional, sat at his dining table staring at the rent receipt. For the past eight months, he had been paying it... Read More


Gen Z's sanity mantra? To seek calm, head to the bathroom

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- On a weekday morning in Gurugram, 25-year-old Ananya Agarwal, a client servicing executive in an advertising agency, slipped out of her office. The constant ping of emails, the c... Read More


How the pursuit of perfection is making teenagers angsty

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Teena seems to be living the dream. A 17-year-old International Baccalaureate (IB) student in Mumbai, she juggles academic brilliance with extracurricular polish. Her Instagram i... Read More