Relationship

Are you in a 'swag gap' relationship? How it impacts mental health

The invisible divide between partners in confidence and visibility or 'swag gap' is a modern love dilemma. Experts explain how keeping up with your partner's social presence can affect mental health

Fought with a loved one? Here's how to reconnect and rebuild trust

Arguments can leave you drained, but fights don't have to break a bond. Experts share how to calm your brain, avoid defensive talk, and rebuild trust without making things worse

When romance meets the rulebook: How cos deal with workplace relationships

Several Indian companies have similar safeguards in place, though few were forthcoming about their policies when contacted

National Couples Day 2025: Celebrate love with heartfelt gestures, messages

Celebrate National Couples Day 2025 with heartfelt wishes, romantic quotes, and budget-friendly gift ideas to show love instantly and make them feel special and hold far more value than any price tag

Friendship Day 2025: Wishes, quotes & greetings to share with your friends

Friendship Day is a day dedicated to the bonds of friendship. Countries, like India and the US, celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August

International Friendship Day 2025: History, significance, wishes and more

International Friendship Day is celebrated annually on July 30. Under the United Nations, the day promotes friendship, peace, and mutual understanding across cultures, races, religions, and countries

Live-in relationships go against middle-class values: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that the concept of live-in relationships is against the "settled law in the Indian middle class society". Justice Siddharth made the observation while granting bail to a man accused of sexually exploiting a woman on the pretext of marriage. The court also expressed its displeasure at the growing number of such cases reaching the courts. "After live-in-relationship has been legalised by the apex court, the court had fed up such cases. These cases are coming to the court because the concept of live-in-relationship is against the settled law in the Indian middle class society (sic)," it said. The court said live-in relationships disproportionately harmed women, observing while men might move on and even marry after such relationships end, it was difficult for women to find a life partner after a breakup. The court in its order passed on June 24 made the observations while dealing with a bail plea of an accused named Shane Alam, who was booked un

Despite close ties with Iran, Russia stands aside as Israel attacks

Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don't want to see a stronger Iran

India, France to intensify defence, space & civilian nuclear cooperation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging discussions with French counterpart Jean-Nol Barrot on a range of issues and the two sides agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in areas like defence, security, space and civilian-nuclear collaboration. Jaishankar also expressed India's "deep appreciation" to France for the strong condemnation of the cross-border terrorist attack that took place on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and thanked Paris for its "steadfast support for India's right to defend itself against terrorism". Addressing a joint press conference in Marseille after the meeting, he underlined that there has been a "very high degree of trust" between India and France over the years as one looks at their relationship and cooperation. He said the two sides also discussed global and regional issues like the situation in the Indian subcontinent, the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific. "It has always been our position that

National Brother's Day 2025: History, significance, wishes and more

Every year on May 24, people celebrate National Brother's Day. It serves as a reminder that in spite of their occasional irritations, brothers can be among our closest confidants and lifetime friends

Broken heart syndrome: Men face twice the death risk, say researchers

Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it

With millions single, China's youth turn to livestreams to find 'true love'

Young Chinese singles are ditching dating apps and turning to livestreamed matchmaking rooms, where thousands watch as they search for real love in real time

Love turned bitter: Allahabad High Court flags rise in FIRs after breakups

The court expressed concern over criminal complaints being filed as a result of personal fallouts, saying not all unethical behaviour warrants legal intervention

AI as soulmate: Could code be the partner you've been searching for?

Would you trust chatbot with your heart? Well, AI chatbots are becoming therapists, friends, and even lovers. A growing number of users say the bonds they form feel surprisingly real

No love in China? US bans diplomats from dating Chinese nationals

The US has banned diplomats in China from romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, citing security concerns, in a policy reminiscent of Cold War-era restrictions

Women swipe right on safety, respect & real love this Women's Day

Women are ditching outdated norms and fairy-tale cliches for relationships on their own terms

Supreme Court flags 'worrying trend': When love turns sour, FIRs follow

The Supreme Court highlighted a 'worrying trend' of criminalising long-term consensual relationships when they turn sour, calling for careful scrutiny to prevent misuse of criminal laws

Worrying trend of criminalising long, consensual ties after break-up: SC

Flagging the "worrying trend" where long term consensual relationships, upon turning sour, were sought to be criminalised by invoking penal laws, the Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed an FIR lodged against a man for alleged offences of rape and cheating. Noting that the relationship continued for nine long years in the case, the apex court observed if criminality was to be attached to such prolonged physical relationship at a very belated stage, it could lead to serious consequences. "It is evident from the large number of cases decided by this court dealing with similar matters as discussed above that there is a worrying trend that consensual relationships going on for prolonged period, upon turning sour, have been sought to be criminalised by invoking criminal jurisprudence," a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh said. The top court delivered its verdict on an appeal filed by a man, who had challenged a February 2018 order of the Bombay High Court which dismissed

International Friendship Day 2024: Top 100 wishes, messages, and quotes

International Friendship Day is celebrated every year on July 30. Here are the top 100 wishes, messages and quotes to share on the occasion

Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid stun with special 'Deadpool & Wolverine' look

The Deadpool & Wolverine movie premiere was organised on July 22, Monday. The movie is set to hit theatres on July 26