Introduction Before they could even debut, ALLDAY PROJECT has sparked a social media storm. The highly anticipated co-ed K-pop group is scheduled to debut on June 23, 2025, but they’re already in hot water—Tarzzan is being accused of cultural appropriation for his braided hairstyle in a teaser photo,
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Introduction They mop our floors, cook our meals, raise our children, and care for our elderly. And yet, in 2025, India’s domestic workers remain among the most exploited and invisible laborers in the country. With no formal contracts, negligible wages, and zero social security, millions of housekeepers, nannies, cooks,
Introduction In late 2021, the world watched as tens of thousands of Indian farmers staged one of the largest protests in human history. Camped on Delhi’s borders for over a year, they demanded the repeal of three controversial farm laws. By November 2021, the government relented, withdrawing the laws
Introduction In the dusty lanes of Bihar, the hilly terrains of Meghalaya, and the tribal interiors of Odisha, a quiet revolution is underway. Young girls from rural India are redefining what it means to dream, to lead, and to build a future through education. In a nation historically challenged by
Introduction In 2025, India finds itself at a crossroads. While technological advancements and social change are reshaping the country, one crisis remains largely in the shadows: mental health. For millions of Indians, particularly young adults and working professionals, the daily battle with anxiety, depression, and burnout continues to unfold in
Introduction In a post-PadMan India, you would expect that conversations about menstrual hygiene and period poverty would have become mainstream. But as of 2025, the stark reality is that millions of women and girls still lack access to affordable, safe menstrual products. Despite years of advocacy, government schemes, and viral
Introduction In 2025, a quiet revolution is brewing across Indian cities and small towns alike. A growing number of Gen Z Indian women are consciously choosing to delay or opt out of marriage altogether. And it isn’t because they’re against love, family, or companionship — it’s because they
Side hustles were once just a way to earn a little extra — a weekend gig, a second shift, a backup plan. But in 2025, they’ve evolved into something much bigger. They’re no longer just about cash — they’re about control, identity, and impact. In a world where job
Scroll through your TikTok feed or Instagram Reels, and you’ll see it: people talking openly about therapy, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and healing. Not in hushed tones or academic jargon — but in real, raw, personal stories. This isn’t a niche anymore. Mental health storytelling has become a digital phenomenon
In an age where success is flaunted in filtered Instagram stories and flashy LinkedIn headlines, it's easy to forget the stories that aren’t told — the ones that begin not in boardrooms or Ivy League campuses, but on the cold concrete of forgotten neighborhoods. This is the story