If you hear the kid next to you go, 'the tea is scalding', don't start looking for a tissue yet! Our Gen Z series, 'What's the Vibe?', answers the big question: what really makes this generation tick?
From things that 'slay' to those that get labelled a 'red flag', we’re decoding Gen Z life in real time -- fun trends, confusing lingo, and everything in between. No cap, no cringe.
Here, you’ll find stories that untangle the complexities of modern love -- how dating apps, Instagram algorithms and social media filters test digital boundaries and emotional wellbeing. We dive into consumption patterns that challenge conventions, from sustainable spending to meme-driven marketplaces and the rise of conscious minimalism.
Follow along to track how Gen Z connects, disconnects, and rewires social norms in spaces both virtual and physical.
Understand the ‘lily padding’ phenomenon and how younger professionals are redefining career stability through mobility, skill-building, and flexibility.
Young couples are no longer struggling to juggle family expectations; instead, they are prioritising the overall experience—focusing on joy, personalisation, and, above all, fun.
Working, financially independent, and living on our own terms, yet we are measured almost entirely by our marital status. Indian women in their late 20s are navigating a quiet, relentless pressure that no career milestone seems to silence.
People are human, and everyone makes mistakes. If you have been deeply hurt, sometimes you end up acting in ways you never anticipated. But where to draw the line?
From beige sarees and borrowed heirlooms to rooftop pheras and guest lists that fit on a single page, a growing number of Gen Z couples are rewriting the rules of Indian weddings.
Amid advice about ambition and success, Jackie Shroff offers Gen Z a different message: serve your parents, protect nature, and stay connected to India’s roots.
Stay on for financial stability or quit to pursue a dream? Inside Gen Z’s uneasy, exhausting, and deeply rational compromise between meaning and money.
The 'soft masculinity' aesthetic is a visual manifestation of gender fluidity, allowing men to experiment with traditionally 'feminine' elements like pastels, lace, and emotional vulnerability.
11 months after bilateral ties took a hit, India and Azerbaijan officials meet in Baku
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Indian and Azerbaijani officials met in Baku to mend strained relations following India's military strikes on Pakistan. Discussions covered trade, technology, tourism, and fighting cross-border terrorism. The Indian ambassador facilitated the engagement and future consultations will be held in New Delhi. The conflict led to a boycott campaign, causing a significant decline in Indian tourists.
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