Winter may increase people's craving for emotional warmth and physical affection
Though the sentiments are to a certain extent away from monogamy, what is intriguing is, the line of fracture between the metro cities and the smaller towns of India.
19 November,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRelationship drama is not passion, say 27 per cent India daters: Survey
Over 31 per cent of women and 26 per cent of men shared that they equated jealousy and the 'break-up make-up' cycle, with passionate love
19 November,2025 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew dating survey says 29 per cent of singles in India feel lonely
At the same time, 16 per cent say they love being single because it gives them space to focus on themselves, reflecting a growing cultural shift toward prioritising self-care and personal growth
17 November,2025 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew survey reveals 69 per cent Indians believe technology makes cheating easier
Both metro and smaller individuals agreeing 70 per cent in Tier-1 cities and 67 per cent in Tier-2 cities that technology amplifies temptation
07 November,2025 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere's why 69 per cent Indians believe more open relationships are the future
According to city-wise data, Tier-2 cities are leading in the spread of relationship fluidity across India with Guwahati, Jaipur and Ludhiana at the forefront
06 November,2025 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIs physical cheating still a deal breaker in modern relationships?
After Kajol and Twinkle said they wouldn’t mind physical infidelity, Janhvi Kapoor disagreed—reigniting a debate on love, loyalty, and emotional boundaries
25 October,2025 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDiwali 2025: 59 pct Indians say long-distance relationships get tougher now
This feeling is more pronounced in Tier 2 cities (63 per cent) such as Jaipur, Ludhiana and Guwahati than in Tier 1 cities (56 per cent) such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru
22 October,2025 04:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDiwali: More Indian singles are using family photos to attract potential matches
The survey shows that even about 34 per cent of daters over 28 years are decluttering their emotional space by finally giving closure to matches that didn't work out, deleting chats with connections that did not lead to a relationship
16 October,2025 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere are 5 Taylor Swift songs about her relationship with John Mayer
Swift is all set to release her latest album in a few days but the timing couldn't be better for Mayer to announce his India visit. With a tumultous "love story" between the two, here are five songs she wrote about him that fans swear by
01 October,2025 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAre festivals the new dating litmus test? New survey reveals interesting facts
Nearly 32 per cent of daters from metros and suburbs revealed that they silently judge their match based on how they celebrate and approach cultural festivals
25 September,2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAbout 43 pct of Indian singles believe best relationships start as friendships
In fact, India has seen a 135 per cent rise in solo women travellers between 2023 and 2025, while globally, women now drive over half of solo travel searches, according to a recent survey
24 September,2025 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian singles reveal the realities of cross-generational dating
The survey revealed singles from metropolitan cities are more open to dating someone with a significant age gap when compared to suburban areas
15 September,2025 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOnly 54 pct Indians in metros believe monogamy will persist in the next 10 years
On the contrary, Tier-2 cities, where 62 per cent of respondents support the idea of “forever and only you"
08 September,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFather’s Day 2025: Sandip Soparrkar’s fight to become India’s first single dad
What does it take for a single man in India to become a father? Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar broke stereotypes when he became India’s first single man to legally adopt a child. In this exclusive Father’s Day special, Sandip opens up about his emotional battle with outdated mindsets, legal hurdles, and societal judgment — all for the dream of having a child to call his own. From holding his son Arjun for the first time to now raising two sons — one with special needs — Sandip’s journey redefines what it means to be a parent. “Don’t wait for marriage to become a parent,” he says. Watch this heartwarming conversation that’s not just about fatherhood, but about courage, love, and challenging the norm.