As Hyderabad celebrated New Year, mental health helplines received 300 calls from young people battling loneliness and heartbreak. Experts cite 'anniversary reaction' as the trigger. Read more.
Kuwait's Civil Service Commission has declared a nationwide public holiday on Sunday, January 18, for Isra and Miraj. Government offices will be closed. Read details.
Are you dating from loneliness or genuine readiness? Explore the crucial difference in motivation, the red flags to watch for, and how to build a life where love joins, not replaces. Learn more.
Urban India's loneliness epidemic sparks a new economy. Startups and individuals create paid safe spaces for strangers to connect, from curated dinners to retreats. Explore how isolation is being monetized.
Explore the global phenomenon of Mukbang. Discover its origins in South Korea, the psychology behind its massive viewership, and what it reveals about modern loneliness and the human need for connection.
Discover how embracing singlehood without loneliness shifts love from a desperate chase to a quiet recognition. Learn why a full life alone leads to more authentic relationships.
Banks across India are operational today, Saturday, January 3, except in Uttar Pradesh. Find out the reason for the state-specific holiday and RBI's Saturday rules.
Banks in Aizawl, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram are closed on January 2, 2026, for New Year Celebrations/Mannam Jayanthi. Check the full city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Planning for January 1, 2026? Here's a complete guide to US federal holiday closures for banks, post offices, stock markets, and more. Plan your essential services now.
BSE and NSE will remain closed on January 1, 2025, for New Year. Check the full list of stock market holidays for 2025 and MCX trading schedule. Plan your investments accordingly.
Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.
January 1, 2026, is a US federal holiday. Find out what's closed: banks, stock markets, USPS, and federal offices. Plan your financial transactions accordingly.
In an exclusive interview, the cast of Four More Shots Please! season 4 discusses the show's end, judging their characters, and the 'male loneliness epidemic'. Prateik Smita Patil and Maanvi Gagroo share strong views.
Exploring the fading concept of neighbourhood bonds in modern Indian cities like Bengaluru. Discover why proximity no longer means companionship and what we've lost in the transition.
Mumbai psychotherapist Sonali Gupta reflects on her journey from campus counsellor to private practice, arguing that building community is essential for mental well-being in today's disconnected world. Discover why human connection matters more than ever.
Banks in Imphal and Aizawl are closed on December 31 for New Year's Eve and Imoinu Iratpa. Check the RBI's city-wise holiday list and available digital banking services.
Banks in Manipur and Mizoram are closed today, January 31, for local festivals. Check details on the RBI holiday calendar and which banks are affected.
Banks in Shillong are closed on December 30 for U Kiang Nangbah's death anniversary. Check the city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
An Indian machine learning engineer in Singapore reveals his salary jumped fivefold, but his happiness plummeted. His viral post sparks a debate on the emotional cost of success abroad. Read the full story.
Banks across India, including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, are closed today, 27 December, as it's the fourth Saturday. Check the RBI holiday calendar for details on weekend closures and how they affect your banking.
Holiday loneliness is a real issue, not just for Gen Z. Experts explain its causes, why forced socialising fails, and offer practical ways to navigate the festive season with emotional ease.
From Einstein's failed marriage to Van Gogh's despair, genius often comes at a price. Discover why being a well-rounded individual is the true path to a fulfilled life, as ancient wisdom guides.
Banks in select Indian cities to remain closed on December 26 & 27, 2025, following Christmas. Check the full city-wise list and available digital services here.
Banks and stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) are closed nationwide on December 25, 2025, for Christmas. Check the RBI holiday list and available digital banking services.
Christmas 2025 holiday in India: All banks, NSE, and BSE are closed on December 25. Check RBI holiday list, digital banking services available, and last market holiday of the year.
Confused about bank timings for Christmas? Banks are closed only in Mizoram, Nagaland & Meghalaya on Dec 24. Nationwide holiday on Dec 25. Check state-wise list and plan your banking.
Jamia Millia Islamia contributes to a major international study on social connection and loneliness. Discover key findings from the India Country Report released on December 22.
Banks in Nagaland are closed today, December 23, 2025, for a state holiday. Check the city-wise list and see which digital banking services remain available for customers.
Jamia Millia Islamia researchers contribute to a major international study on social connection and health, published in Nature. Discover the key findings and India's role.
Archana Datta argues that affordable palliative care and social connection, not planned death, are the answer to human suffering. Explore the legal and social safeguards needed.