India, July 23 -- With the dating app scene lately being a hotchpotch of mixed signals, swipes gone wrong, ghosting, and eternal purgatory of texting phase, singles are choosing an unconventional route to revive romance, leaving behind the digital for something more analogue and 'professional.' As per New York Post's report dated July 22, New Yorkers are helping their single friends find romance in a fun, matchmaking event called Pitch and Pair. This event is hosted twice a month at different spots across NYC. Those who wish to pitch on stage need to pay between $40 and $60, while audience members can grab a seat for $15 to $25.

It involves a PowerPoint presentation of their single friends' strengths and quirky 'selling points' for datin...