In many Indian homes, men and younger family members continue to control digital finances, often assuming older women will either not understand the technology or are more vulnerable to online scams. Yet hesitation around UPI is not always imposed; sometimes, it is internal too.

While India may be falling short on several fronts, one thing it gets undeniably right is convenience. From instant house help to late-night food delivery, the ease and affordability of these services are hard to match abroad where they exist, but come at a steep price.

After reports of a paper leak, the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh exam. The decision has pushed lakhs of students and their families back into anxiety, waiting and emotional strain.

Want someone to play badminton with, go grocery shopping, or spend time on PlayStation? Even accompany you to the hospital for an MRI? You can now pay for companionship.

Can hiring an app-based house help become the new normal? We spoke to several families as well as domestic workers in and around Delhi-NCR and beyond. What we found out was very interesting.

Cleaning, washing, cooking, the list is never-ending for residents of not just Delhi-NCR but beyond, who are having a hard time juggling work and home with their house help having gone to Bengal to cast their vote.

Tell us you've never been judged for sleeping a little extra or taking an additional nap, and we'll stop right here. The truth is, Indians love shaming others for sleep, even though it is one of the most essential things the body needs to function properly.

It's been nearly a decade, and the Delhi metro has quietly become a space for the literary community. People leave books behind for them to be found, read, and passed along again, finding their next reader somewhere in transit.

I deleted Blinkit and Instamart from my phone just to see if I could survive in this digital-first world. It seems, I thrived.

Were you a little harsh with your child when they were being extra demanding at a restaurant? Or did you shout at them when they weren't listening to you at the mall? It might be time to pause and reflect.

Thailand hosted a Death Fest in March 2026. In Japan, coffin-lying has become a hit trend. But can such experiences help you feel alive, or push you into darkness?

Modern children require modern age parenting and in the West, dads are learning hairstyles for their daughters. Turns out, it's not just a simple job but a broader shift in the parenting playbook.

Men overwhelmed by choices on dating apps, teens placing 2 am pizza orders out of boredom, couples planning vacations because their friends also went and even elderly scrolling endlessly before sleep: technology has taken away more than it has given.

Judged before I even turn the key because the objects in this mirror are more biased than they appear. Between potholes, honks, and hard opinions, I've realised the toughest thing to navigate isn't traffic, it's expectations. Especially when you're a woman in a Thar.

We bring you the story of a 31-year-old HR professional who managed without UPI, well almost, until 2025 in a city like Delhi, where people often ask, "Who uses cash now?" even for routine payments.