A Low Effort Men Is An Insult To Your Intelligence - Chanakya Niti
A Low Effort Men Is An Insult To Your Intelligence - Chanakya Niti

By Riya Kumari

Let’s be honest, there’s a special kind of irony in watching a woman who can juggle a 9-to-9 job, handle her emotions, fix her own Wi-Fi, and still look like she’s in a perfume ad… entertain a man who “forgot to text back.” If you’ve ever sat there wondering if maybe you’re asking for too much, congrats, you’ve just gaslit yourself with the bare minimum.

Let’s be honest, there’s a special kind of irony in watching a woman who can juggle a 9-to-9 job, handle her emotions, fix her own Wi-Fi, and still look like she’s in a perfume ad… entertain a man who “forgot to text back.” If you’ve ever sat there wondering if maybe you’re asking for too much, congrats, you’ve just gaslit yourself with the bare minimum.

She Paid to Marry You. Now She’s Paid to Leave You. It’s Alimony — Not a Privilege.
She Paid to Marry You. Now She’s Paid to Leave You. It’s Alimony — Not a Privilege.

By Nidhi

For generations, women were expected to bring wealth into marriage - gold, dowry, and devotion; while men offered “security.” But when the same system now asks men to pay alimony, the outrage reveals more about ego than fairness. This article explores how alimony isn’t a privilege but payback for centuries of unpaid emotional and domestic labour. It’s not about money — it’s about accountability, equality, and the long-overdue recognition of women’s invisible contributions inside homes and marriages.

For generations, women were expected to bring wealth into marriage - gold, dowry, and devotion; while men offered “security.” But when the same system now asks men to pay alimony, the outrage reveals more about ego than fairness. This article explores how alimony isn’t a privilege but payback for centuries of unpaid emotional and domestic labour. It’s not about money — it’s about accountability, equality, and the long-overdue recognition of women’s invisible contributions inside homes and marriages.

How to Meet Your Life Partner Safely in the Digital World
How to Meet Your Life Partner Safely in the Digital World

By Vaibhav Kochar

Finding a life partner online demands introspection. Understand your needs and values before searching. Choose dating platforms wisely, prioritizing those for serious connections. Stay emotionally aware to protect yourself from deception. Build genuine bonds by moving interactions offline. Real relationships require time, patience, and mutual commitment, even in the digital age.

Finding a life partner online demands introspection. Understand your needs and values before searching. Choose dating platforms wisely, prioritizing those for serious connections. Stay emotionally aware to protect yourself from deception. Build genuine bonds by moving interactions offline. Real relationships require time, patience, and mutual commitment, even in the digital age.

What is Freak Matching? The Psychology Behind Gen Z's Dating
What is Freak Matching? The Psychology Behind Gen Z's Dating

By Kazi Nasir

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of love with a new dating trend called Freak Matching which is a concept that celebrates individuality, quirks and authentic connection over traditional compatibility. Coined by the dating app Plenty of Fish and popularised through Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” freak matching is about finding someone who matches your eccentricities and emotional energy. This article explores what the trend means, the psychology behind it and when such relationships can truly thrive, proving that in today’s world, real love is about being unapologetically yourself.

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of love with a new dating trend called Freak Matching which is a concept that celebrates individuality, quirks and authentic connection over traditional compatibility. Coined by the dating app Plenty of Fish and popularised through Tinashe’s song “Nasty,” freak matching is about finding someone who matches your eccentricities and emotional energy. This article explores what the trend means, the psychology behind it and when such relationships can truly thrive, proving that in today’s world, real love is about being unapologetically yourself.

Why Indian Daughters Carry the Family’s Honour, But the Son Gets Property
Why Indian Daughters Carry the Family’s Honour, But the Son Gets Property

By Riya Kumari

You know how every Indian family has that one unspoken balance sheet? The one where sons are listed under “assets” and daughters under “reputation”? It’s not written anywhere, but you can feel it, like humidity before rain or judgment at a wedding. From the minute she’s born, an Indian girl becomes a high-risk investment, emotionally, socially, and reputationally.

You know how every Indian family has that one unspoken balance sheet? The one where sons are listed under “assets” and daughters under “reputation”? It’s not written anywhere, but you can feel it, like humidity before rain or judgment at a wedding. From the minute she’s born, an Indian girl becomes a high-risk investment, emotionally, socially, and reputationally.

Why Older Women Are Breaking Lifelong Marriages: And Winning
Why Older Women Are Breaking Lifelong Marriages: And Winning

By Nidhi

Across India, a quiet revolution is unfolding - women in their 50s and 60s are leaving long marriages not out of anger, but awakening. Known as grey divorce, this growing trend reveals how longer lives, emotional neglect, and newfound independence are reshaping love and marriage in later years.

Across India, a quiet revolution is unfolding - women in their 50s and 60s are leaving long marriages not out of anger, but awakening. Known as grey divorce, this growing trend reveals how longer lives, emotional neglect, and newfound independence are reshaping love and marriage in later years.

What is ‘Mankeeping’- Reasons Women Question Relationship Choices
What is ‘Mankeeping’- Reasons Women Question Relationship Choices

By Kazi Nasir

The article explores the rising awareness around mankeeping, a term coined by Stanford psychologist Angelica Ferrara to describe the invisible emotional labour women perform to support men in relationships, families and workplaces. With social media amplifying women’s stories about exhaustion from being constant caretakers and emotional anchors, many are rethinking their relationship dynamics. Citing data on men’s declining friendships and women’s growing independence, the piece reflects how emotional imbalance is reshaping love and connection.

The article explores the rising awareness around mankeeping, a term coined by Stanford psychologist Angelica Ferrara to describe the invisible emotional labour women perform to support men in relationships, families and workplaces. With social media amplifying women’s stories about exhaustion from being constant caretakers and emotional anchors, many are rethinking their relationship dynamics. Citing data on men’s declining friendships and women’s growing independence, the piece reflects how emotional imbalance is reshaping love and connection.

Why More Women Are Choosing Divorce Over Dying as ‘Sanskari Bahu’
Why More Women Are Choosing Divorce Over Dying as ‘Sanskari Bahu’

By Nidhi

For decades, Indian society celebrated the obedient, self-sacrificing “sanskari bahu.” But increasing numbers of women are choosing divorce over living as objects or caretakers, forced to prioritize husbands, in-laws, and rituals over their own lives. This article explores the real reasons women are walking away: from lack of personal choice and individuality to emotional and physical labor, and conditional “liberal” freedoms. It highlights how divorce is not rebellion, but a courageous reclaiming of dignity, mental health, and autonomy, and challenges societal norms that still value obedience over human rights.

For decades, Indian society celebrated the obedient, self-sacrificing “sanskari bahu.” But increasing numbers of women are choosing divorce over living as objects or caretakers, forced to prioritize husbands, in-laws, and rituals over their own lives. This article explores the real reasons women are walking away: from lack of personal choice and individuality to emotional and physical labor, and conditional “liberal” freedoms. It highlights how divorce is not rebellion, but a courageous reclaiming of dignity, mental health, and autonomy, and challenges societal norms that still value obedience over human rights.

Marriage Then vs Marriage Now: Why Divorce Has Become Routine
Marriage Then vs Marriage Now: Why Divorce Has Become Routine

By Nidhi

There was a time when divorce was rare and rarely discussed. Couples stayed together through hardships, often prioritizing duty over personal happiness. Today, divorce has become routine, influenced by women’s independence, higher emotional awareness, changing expectations of love, and less societal pressure to stay in unhappy marriages. This article examines why our parents endured lifelong commitments while modern couples are more likely to walk away. It explores trust, intimacy, societal pressures, and evolving ideals, offering insights into how marriage has transformed in the modern age.

There was a time when divorce was rare and rarely discussed. Couples stayed together through hardships, often prioritizing duty over personal happiness. Today, divorce has become routine, influenced by women’s independence, higher emotional awareness, changing expectations of love, and less societal pressure to stay in unhappy marriages. This article examines why our parents endured lifelong commitments while modern couples are more likely to walk away. It explores trust, intimacy, societal pressures, and evolving ideals, offering insights into how marriage has transformed in the modern age.

Alimony: A Legal Right, Not a Favour; Why Men Fear It More Than Divorce
Alimony: A Legal Right, Not a Favour; Why Men Fear It More Than Divorce

By Nidhi

For generations, women were told to depend, not demand. But as they claim their rightful share through alimony, men are finding the tables have turned. This article explores why alimony — a legal right meant to ensure justice and financial equality — has become a symbol of fear and ego in modern marriages. It dives into the psychology of men’s discomfort, the roots of patriarchal control, and the growing recognition of women’s unpaid labour that’s finally being valued in courtrooms.

For generations, women were told to depend, not demand. But as they claim their rightful share through alimony, men are finding the tables have turned. This article explores why alimony — a legal right meant to ensure justice and financial equality — has become a symbol of fear and ego in modern marriages. It dives into the psychology of men’s discomfort, the roots of patriarchal control, and the growing recognition of women’s unpaid labour that’s finally being valued in courtrooms.

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