In 1908, a New York merchant mailed tea samples in silk pouches to cut costs and accidentally changed how the world drinks teaA simple cost-saving idea in 1908 led to the tea bag. Thomas Sullivan sent tea in silk pouches, but customers brewed the whole bag. This ac...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
‘I've stopped using exclamation marks when responding to emails from my boss’: When a boss told an employee to “get over” their mother’s death, the employee’s response left the internet thrilledA grieving employee, after their boss dismissed their mother's death as an inconvenience, subtly withdrew their performative cheer by remov...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
'You said no coffee': My boss fired me for following her own rule, then begged me to stayA receptionist in Australia was fired for refusing to make coffee for salespeople, a task explicitly forbidden by new company policy. Her s...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Not at bars, not online: How Gen Z is finding love and friends at gyms and fitness classesDriven by a desire for genuine community, younger consumers across the UK and US are increasingly trading traditional nightlife for premium...
29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Psychology says people who reach their 60s without close friends are often not distant or unfriendly; they simply spent decades carrying the emotional burden in every relationship until they had nothing left to giveMany people spend decades being the emotional backbone of friendships. This constant giving without receiving leads to depletion. Eventuall...
28 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worriesA new five-day-old group, the Cockroach Janta Party, has gone viral in India, amassing 15 million Instagram followers by discussing youth c...
21 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
AI features influence 89% of smartphone buyers in India: Flipkart-Counterpoint studyArtificial intelligence now drives Indian smartphone buying decisions. Nearly 89% of users consider AI features important. Consumers are pr...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Smartphone buyers prioritise AI, performance and style over specs aloneIndian smartphone buyers now focus on personal style and AI capabilities. Colourful phones and AI features significantly influence choices,...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Women don’t pause: Menopause is moving out of the shadows as women midlifers create conversations, content & community around itAnkita Wamburkar’s struggle with unexplained health issues—initially misdiagnosed—highlights a wider gap in menopause awareness. Her eventu...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
India becomes second-largest diamond jewellery market with 12% global share, overtakes China and JapanIndia has emerged as the world’s second-largest diamond jewellery market, driven by rising incomes and strong demand from Gen Z and millenn...
10 Apr, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
India's natural diamond market may reach Rs 1.5 lakh cr by 2030: De Beers reportThe market for natural diamond jewellery in India is on the brink of a remarkable transformation, anticipated to soar to Rs 1,50,000 crore ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
What drives millennial women towards sustainable investingIn the current scenario, women are taking charge of their finances. From making financial decisions to investing we have come a long way. T...
22 Apr, 2022, 12.30 PM IST
Every third crypto investor a woman on BuyUcoin platformWomen users have seen a growth of 130 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis with an average ticket size of up to Rs 18,000-19,000, reveale...
07 Mar, 2022, 01.08 PM IST
Taking freedom to the next level: Single millennial women want to move out of parents' home & live aloneA rising number of young working women want to experience this living concept.
05 Feb, 2019, 12.13 PM IST
Respect, independence, loyalty set the tone in relationships for new-age couplesFor men, the most important quality that they are looking for in a partner is loyalty.
02 Nov, 2018, 04.04 PM IST
Millennial women outpace men in college, workforcePew analysed data from the US Census Bureau's current population survey, and found that about 27% of women aged 18 to 33 years old hold at ...
24 Mar, 2015, 06.34 AM IST