In Indian, 36 per cent of singles are going low-key over grand gestures in 2026
No more planned social media posts to let the world know how successful your love life is, say 36 per cent of male and female daters from both Tier 1 and 2 cities
20 April,2026 04:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIdea of "fitting in" is slowly fading for people looking to remarry: Study
Unlike young daters, the previously married singles are not rushing to integrate their lives too quickly with even a serious match. They explained that they prefer a relationship where, especially in the initial stages, both partners maintain individual routines
16 April,2026 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHow baddie, paglu and pookie are becoming the new language of love among Gen Z
With modern dating evolving, the dating terms are not only evolving but also being used in a new way among the next-gen
16 April,2026 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNational Pet Day: 44 per cent India singles say pets help start conversations
The survey says 21 per cent believe they are the easiest ice-breaker, making those first interactions feel more natural and less awkward
14 April,2026 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMore Gen-Z checking emotional availability before committing to relationships
Terms like "emotionally unavailable," "avoidant personality," and "healing" were once considered therapy terms, but now they are everyday vocabulary for Gen Z singles in India
08 April,2026 12:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent57 per cent of Indian singles do not want to do timepass on dating apps: Survey
Around 7 in 10 daters decide within the first week of interaction whether the connection is worth emotionally investing in or respectfully letting go is the better option
19 March,2026 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNearly 47 pct singles with children reveal priorities in 1st week of dating
Almost half of the participants disclosed that they bring up topics like parenting style, living arrangement, relationship with the ex, and emotional readiness to raise someone else's kid during the first week of interaction
18 March,2026 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent49 pct of Indian women say pop culture is shaping their dating expectations
The survey found that the idea of a strong yet emotionally aware partner is no longer niche; it’s becoming a widely appreciated standard in modern relationships
05 March,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHoli 2026: 48 pct Indian singles say consent-first dating is the new trend
Whether it is unwanted interactions or bold advances, the survey report shows 6 in 10 women have felt unsafe in real life around this time
02 March,2026 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent1 in 2 Indians preferred sexual interaction with AI over intimacy with partner
The recent study has shown that 49 per cent of Indians have had at least one occasion where they chose to be sexually intimate with an AI rather than have physical sex with their partner
02 March,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndians reveal their top priority while dating after a divorce
Ambiguity does not appeal to most individuals who have been given the opportunity to re-establish love
18 February,2026 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhat is Romantic Fasting? Why Gen-Z is approaching Valentine's Day differently
For 33 per cent of daters between 20 and 26 years of age, Valentine's Day 2026 has turned into a non-event. These respondents disclosed that they are deliberately avoiding new matches and making plans with existing matches on and around V-day
14 February,2026 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentValentine's Day 2026: 23 pct of Indian singles want a Bridgerton-style romance
Nearly 29 per cent say they want a slow, everyday love like Little Things, while 28 per cent prefer compatibility-led partnerships similar to Piku
13 February,2026 10:31 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.