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When touch becomes a service: What cuddle therapy and paid companionship reveal about India’s loneliness crisis

February 16, 2026 14:56 IST

A new coping mechanism is dominating the market, underlining how loneliness prompts people to venture into unknown territories.

Finding friendship and maintaining connections in adulthood is hard. Still, people who study and facilitate friendships for a living believe that with effort — and a bit of strategy — it’s possible to foster the kind of strong, invigorating platonic bonds that so many of us crave

The friendship advice experts swear by

February 16, 2026 00:00 IST

The hardest part of adult friendship is, arguably, simply finding time to hang out.

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‘It all comes down to…’: Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares a ‘dating tip you didn’t ask for, but need’

February 15, 2026 18:00 IST

Whether to end the relationship or work through it depends on the willingness of both partners to acknowledge the codependency and actively participate in making positive changes.

Shilpa Shetty on raising her two kids in a digital world

Shilpa Shetty highlights the need to raise ‘digitally aware, not addicted’ children

February 15, 2026 13:59 IST

It is essential for educational institutions to teach concepts pertaining to ‘emotional intelligence’ along with academics, not only in English but also in regional languages.

Bharti Singh

‘Usne mujhse pyaar kiya… mai jaise thi koi nahi pyaar karta’: How Harssh Limbachiyaa’s reassurance helped Bharti Singh feel secure in love

February 16, 2026 12:29 IST

Opening up about body image and emotional safety, Bharti Singh reflects on how her husband Harssh Limbachiyaa’s reassurance helped her feel secure in their relationship.

Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre

‘Had they spoken about it, I could have caught it early’: Sonali Bendre urges families to have open conversations about cancer

February 16, 2026 13:10 IST

When families stay silent about illness, the cost can be lifelong.

Archana Parmeet relationship

The ‘one-night stand’ that lasted 38 years: Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s unlikely love story

February 14, 2026 16:01 IST

"People say rebound relationships don’t last but we are proof that these relationships can work," the Mohabbatein actor recalled.

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A guide to surviving long-distance relationships: 7 rules made on a Delhi cafe table

February 14, 2026 12:29 IST

Distance can cause insecurity and overthinking, and it requires couples to adopt a structured approach to nurture love and connection.

Priyanka Chopra on Nick Jonas, marriage rumours and how constant gossip affects couples

‘If people want to wait for it to implode…’: Priyanka Chopra breaks silence on ‘hurtful’ conspiracy theories about her marriage with Nick Jonas; expert on the impact

February 13, 2026 21:00 IST

A psychologist explains what common pressures couples face from society or family, and how they can build resilience together, especially when relationships involve differences in culture, religion, age or background

What women want to see more of in romance

The death of the bad boy trope: How the female gaze is redefining romance in 2026

February 13, 2026 17:00 IST

"Where is our version of Jane Tu Ya Jaane Na? Can someone make it please?" asked Aadishree Dixit, a writer and content strategist.

Ipsos love satisfaction index 2026

‘India scores low on partner satisfaction, but ranks 8th for romance, intimacy’

February 12, 2026 19:30 IST

A new global survey reveals a gap between romance and emotional fulfilment in India.

Madhu Chopra speaks on Priyanka Chopra facing patriarchy in Bollywood, discussing industry bias and how sexism affects women everywhere. Read on to learn from Priyanka’s journey and expert strategies to combat workplace sexism

‘If she had compromised or taken shortcuts…’: Dr Madhu Chopra on daughter Priyanka facing patriarchy in Bollywood; how it can affect you

February 11, 2026 00:00 IST

Dr Madhu Chopra highlighted how Bollywood has traditionally prioritised male actors when it comes to investment and marketing: "The industry was conditioned to believe that the hero drives the film. Investors put their money on the hero, not the heroine."

Deepika and Ranveer

‘He’s not my type’: Deepika Padukone once recalled first impression of Ranveer Singh

February 8, 2026 11:57 IST

Hearing her admission, Singh replied, "No, you said it exactly like that, with those exact expressions," leaving the audience in splits.  

Gurmeet Chourdhary

‘Agar mai yaha par pahucha hun, all because of her’: Gurmeet Choudhary credits wife Debina for his success

February 8, 2026 13:46 IST

From emotional support to quiet discouragement, here’s how relationships can shape progress in life.

Jennifer Lawrence talks about her postpartum depression

Jennifer Lawrence opens up about postpartum depression after her second child: ‘I felt like a tiger was chasing me’

February 7, 2026 20:00 IST

Addressing postpartum depression promptly with appropriate support can significantly improve outcomes for both the mother and the baby.

Zeenat Aman on obsessive love in films

‘Ludicrous idea of romance…’: After Zeenat Aman revisits old problematic scenes from her movies, an expert on unlearning toxic relationship scripts

February 7, 2026 01:00 IST

In a new Instagram series, Zeenat Aman revisits scenes from her films to question how cinema has normalised obsession and moral policing as romance.

Javed Akhtar on judging a person's true character

‘Ghatiya aadmi ka gussa…’: Javed Akhtar once said you can judge a person’s true character by observing their behaviour while they’re angry

February 6, 2026 00:00 IST

According to Javed Akhtar, while time and shared journeys can reveal aspects of a person’s nature, their reaction in anger can be the most telling measure of their real character.

Shriya Saran on how she met her husband Andre Koscheev

‘When I turned, Andre was behind me’: How Shriya Saran’s Maldives mix-up led her to love; expert on how unplanned moments can deepen bonds

February 5, 2026 22:00 IST

What began as a chance encounter soon turned into something deeper for actor Shriya Saran and Andre Koscheev

Why Gen Z is choosing ‘6-7 dating’

The Gen Z relationship trend that prioritises peace over passion

February 5, 2026 18:23 IST

At its core, 6-7 dating refers to choosing someone who feels ‘good enough.’

Mrunal Thakur on emotional healing through relationships

‘Love is like reparenting your inner child’: Amid dating rumours with Dhanush, Mrunal Thakur on why real love changes you; therapist explains

February 4, 2026 12:00 IST

Mrunal Thakur shared her deeply personal view of love as emotional healing. An expert weighs in on why receiving love is hard and how surrender can cross into dependence.

Kiran Rao

Kiran Rao reveals why Aamir Khan carries a pillow everywhere he goes: ‘That takiya has been a constant’

February 3, 2026 21:00 IST

"It's almost like I am happy with what Aamir does," said Kiran Rao.

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‘He felt that I went behind his back…’: The dark side of staying friends when your bestie dates your ex

February 3, 2026 09:28 IST

When boundaries are crossed without discussion, friendships may end immediately, or in certain cases change in subtle ways.

Ameesha Patel on choosing not to marry

Expert reflects on Ameesha Patel’s choice to prioritise career over marriage: ‘I had one serious relationship, and it was before I joined films’

February 2, 2026 21:00 IST

Despite those choices, she hasn’t closed the door on companionship. In her own words: “I am all up for marriage, as long as I find someone worthy.”

Katrina Kaif Vicky Kaushal

New mum Katrina Kaif once shared Vicky Kaushal’s ‘most endearing’ and ‘annoying’ habits: ‘When I can’t sleep…’

February 2, 2026 15:00 IST

Most relationship conflicts are not about habits. They are about timing, nervous system states, and unmet emotional needs. This is where mature love requires emotional literacy

Emraan Hashmi gets candid about his love story

Emraan Hashmi gets candid about his decision to marry wife Parveen Shahani: ‘There is a honeymoon phase…’

February 1, 2026 14:58 IST

"She saw my idiosyncrasies and whatever issues I had, and vice versa," the Haq actor shared.

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