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LONELINESS EPIDEMIC
Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'The greatest disease is not TB or leprosy, it is being unwanted and uncared for. We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness is love.' - A timeless lesson on loneliness and the healing power of love- Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolation
- Proverb of the day: ‘A bridge exists because there is a divide. Every separation carries the seed of reunion’ - a timeless lesson on hope, healing and reconciliation
- Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.' - Famous American writer explains why people feel lonelyMark Twain's quote of the day reveal that the deepest loneliness is not being comfortable with yourself. This internal disconnect fuels a c...17 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are warmly generous with everyone but genuinely close with almost no one aren't failing at friendship; they learned to be useful before they learned to be knownExtremely kind people often feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, as they prioritize being needed over being known. This pattern ...08 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- Psychology says people who are kind but have no close friends often spend years being the one everyone calls in a crisis, and the loneliness they carry now comes from realizing no one calls backMany Americans feel lonely despite outward connections. This article highlights the plight of those who always support others but receive l...28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- ‘Virgin, under 30, Brahmin’: Divorced IITian director at billion-dollar firm puts forward bizarre marriage demands, sparks outrageA divorced IIT graduate and company director at a billion-dollar company sought a virgin Brahmin woman under 30 with no prior relationships...22 Apr, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- No friends, zero purpose, poor diet: Nutritionist gives reality check on what happens when you start living like machines. ‘Money loses value when you stop existing’Fast-paced city life in Bengaluru impacts young professionals. Long work hours and digital overload lead to loneliness and poor habits. Man...15 Apr, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Prince Harry opens up about men’s mental health and loneliness on World Mental Health DayMental Health Day: Prince Harry visited New York for World Mental Health Day events. He spoke about men's wellbeing and the impact of socia...10 Oct, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
- Is there a magic number of friends you need to be happy? Science says yesA recent study highlights a critical link between mental well-being and the number of reliable friends one has. Individuals reporting good ...29 Jul, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
- Poll reveals this group is now the loneliest in the US- inside the shocking 'epidemic'. Here's whyA recent Gallup poll reveals a concerning trend: young men in the United States are experiencing higher rates of loneliness compared to the...26 May, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
- Lonely? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s got you covered with AI friendsMeta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg reveals plans to use AI to combat the loneliness epidemic, proposing AI companions as a solution. Amid growing c...03 May, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
- Who was Christina McKelvie? Scottish minister and advocate for social justice dies at 57After struggling with secondary breast cancer, Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie has died aged 57. Serving as an MSP for 17 y...28 Mar, 2025, 12.30 AM IST
- Digital detox: Young adults flock to London 'offline' nightsTickets were snatched up when they went on sale for the two-hour "digital detox" night, with more than 150 young adults aged mostly between...19 Feb, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
- View: There's a growing loneliness economy to tapDeemed the 'loneliness economy,' an expanding cohort of businesses is sensing the opportunity to provide attractive, marketed relationships...02 Dec, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
- Loneliness in India is no longer a 'first world' problemIndians suffering from clinical consequences of loneliness in a country where finding individual privacy can be a challenge has been increa...27 Oct, 2023, 12.23 AM IST
- Loneliness can impact longevity & quality of life, claims study16 May, 2023, 08.18 AM IST
- Challenge of trust, lack of time: Here's why we find making new friends so hard as adultsIt's not just you, either. In many countries, loneliness is at epidemic proportions.22 Jan, 2022, 05.06 PM IST
- Technology is the worst and most-commonly used form of therapy: Belinda ParmarLoneliness, a uniquely 21st century disease that is quickly reaching epidemic levels.27 Mar, 2019, 08.09 AM IST
- Live & JiveWe love to think of ourselves as mythic individuals but we are fundamentally social organisms, says psychologist John Cacioppo in his recen...02 Feb, 2013, 03.01 AM IST
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