Modern Love
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A new book offers five dating tips from the Georgian era for today’s digital living
What we can learn from Sally Holloway’s ‘The Game of Love in Georgian England’.
Sally Holloway, The Conversation
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Why do people behave so badly on dating apps? An answer from psychology
A 2019 study found that respondents had ghosted 29% of the people they dated and had been ghosted by 25% of dates themselves.
Martin Graff, The Conversation
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Romance, desire and heartbreak: Tales from Taiwan’s ‘love motels’
Often featuring outlandish themes, these establishments give couples a safe space to have some time alone.
Sowmiya Ashok
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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One in three Indians won’t go on a date with an unvaccinated person
The majority of the people surveyed by dating app Bumble believe that it is possible to find love without meeting someone in person.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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Are young men and women using dating apps to dispel lockdown loneliness and not for romance?
A poet and writer looks into her own experiences, while reading Olivia Laing’s ‘Lonely City’.
Manjiri Indurkar
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How love evolved to favour cooperation over the instinct to survive
It began with maternal love – the first kind of love, from which all others evolved.
Nick Longrich, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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For young Indians on OkCupid, good sex matters more than their partners’ political views
The dating app recently added three questions about India’s Citizenship Act and the NRC.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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Dating.com swipes right on US app that matches desis looking for love
Dil Mil is also collaborating with influences, such as Shilpa Shetty, to extend its reach.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Indian professionals in their 30s are really jealous of the sex lives of their younger colleagues
While the older generation was more discreet about its romances, fewer people in Gen Z see the need to hide their sexual lives.
Diksha Madhok, qz.com
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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India’s matrimonial websites are trying to keep up in the age of Tinder
Matrimonial websites are trying to adapt to new dating culture while maintaining a fine balance to keep parents happy.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
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Watch: Don't know how to flirt? This video breaks down the art of getting it on
It's not as difficult as it seems.
Scroll Staff
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Despite reformist Haryana khap allowing inter-caste marriages, no couples have broken the taboo
However, Satrol khap has seen several intra-khap marriages since 2014.
Sunaina Kumar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler