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‘It Is Over’: Why a deleted op-ed on Pakistan’s Gen Z turned Zorain Nizamani into a talking point

January 10, 2026 5:08 pm

The op-ed appeared in ‘The Express Tribune’ on January 1 before being taken down within hours. The publication offered no public explanation.

A young Gen Z adult deleting social media account on their phone

‘As a Gen Z, I stopped sharing my life online, and felt free again’

January 08, 2026 9:28 am

Many young Indians are pulling back from social media, not out of disconnection, but to reclaim control, mental peace, and autonomy. From fear of judgement to digital burnout, privacy is emerging as a powerful act of self-preservation.

Small space, big hype: Decoding Gen Z's obsession with micro-dining shacks

January 10, 2026 1:14 pm

With Gen Z redefining celebrations and luxury to value experiences, intimacy and exclusivity, micro restaurants that check all the boxes have a long future ahead.

Why everyday lifestyle choices became heated debates in 2025

Dinner timings, protein obsession, and therapy talk: The lifestyle debates that defined 2025

December 30, 2025 4:57 pm

The past year saw people questioning habits they had followed for decades.

2025: The year Gen Z took to the streets

December 31, 2025 3:23 pm

In 2025, Gen Z’s long-simmering political anger erupted into youth-led protests across continents, challenging corruption, inequality and exclusion, and reshaping how dissent, power and democracy are expressed in a digital-first world.

‘Hip Buddhism’: How South Korea’s Gen Z is turning faith into a lifestyle

Why Buddhism is becoming ‘hip’ among South Korea’s Gen Z

December 29, 2025 11:30 am

At the forefront of this trend is 30-year-old CEO Joo Yeo-jin, who is dubbed the “idol of the Buddhist world.”

As per the agreement, Balen and his group will contest the elections on the RSP's election symbol ‘Bell', allotted by the Election Commission.

Kathmandu mayor named Nepal PM candidate

December 29, 2025 5:36 am

RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane and Shah signed a seven-point agreement after prolonged talks.

From ‘no cap’ to ‘sus’: A parents’ guide to decode Gen Z speak

January 01, 2026 11:08 am

One of the most common mistakes parents make is trying to ‘perform’ Gen Z language when teens value authenticity—they want parents who understand their language, not those who imitate it.

Young people using smartphones and laptops, chatting online and connecting with friends across distances, representing Gen Z digital friendships

‘When we finally met, it felt like home’: Why Gen Z's closest friends are on Discord, Snapchat, and Reddit

December 25, 2025 12:31 pm

How online bonds are becoming emotionally safer, more authentic, and increasingly central to a generation's sense of belonging

‘I’m 28 and terrified. My parents are ageing, and I’m not ready’

December 18, 2025 10:38 am

Across India and beyond, Gen Z is waking up to a reality we thought was still years away: our parents’ health is visibly declining, and we are not there. Not physically. Not financially. Not in the ways that matter.