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TRENDS NEWS
‘It burns!’: 9-year-old nearly blinded after viral TikTok toy hack; why kids are vulnerable to dangerous online trends
February 12, 2026 4:43 pm
An expert explains why children are more likely to try risky online ‘hacks’ and what parents, schools, and tech platforms must do to keep them safe.
On the Internet, people are missing 2016. But who fixed this cut-off for nostalgia?
January 27, 2026 6:27 am
When a trend goes viral now, it's nearly impossible to tell: Is this organic? Did the algorithm push it? Did we choose this, or did it choose us?
Why everyone is talking about ‘dark showering’ for stress relief and better sleep
January 15, 2026 6:18 pm
Dark showering is seen as a sensory reset, stripping away visual distractions
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.”
How matcha, kunafa chocolate, and 'ugly-cute' toys defined cool in 2025
December 29, 2025 5:40 pm
In 2025, taste was no longer refined or rare. It was aesthetic, reproducible, and a performance of access rather than ownership.
‘Date them till you hate them’: This toxic TikTok dating trend is making a comeback
December 03, 2025 6:11 pm
This dating approach is now circulating widely again, raising concerns about how people navigate conflict, emotional withdrawal, and the end of relationships.
‘Sleep with onions on your feet’: Viral ‘detox hack’ claims to cleanse your body and boost gut health overnight; experts weighs in
December 04, 2025 4:46 pm
While such natural ‘detox hacks’ often go viral for their simplicity and accessibility, experts warn that not everything touted as a wellness shortcut has scientific backing.
'Six-seven' is a rage. Until parents ruin it, of course
October 30, 2025 6:57 am
The surest way to kill a trend is to have parents use it. Or worse, wear it
The Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend is taking over social media; here's how you can be a part of it
September 17, 2025 4:48 pm
The tool, powered by Google's AI chatbot Gemini, also allows users to make a 3D model of themselves from a simple 2D image, giving it a realistic feel.
All you need to know about 'monkey-barring', a toxic dating trend that involves manipulation and secrecy between partners
September 11, 2025 5:43 pm
Some may use it as a form of emotional safety, while others may think it can help them avoid confrontation.
TRENDS PHOTOS
From co-ord sets to sheer pieces: Check out what's in store for 2025's summer style forecast
April 19, 2025 1:56 pm
Stay ahead of the style curve with the hottest summer fashion trends of 2025— take a look at the must-have looks, fabrics, and silhouettes that are dominating the season
