In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

A survey has found that the majority of people in India are shopping for thoughtful, sustainable gifts instead of luxury items. This approach to the festive season and gift-giving, more generally, ties into global trends around being less materialistic as people act upon new priorities.

How will rising inflation alter dating? What are families prioritising amid the squeeze? Why will ‘be nice to grandma’ be the new mantra across generations? In this part of the 2023 Expert Outlook, we speak to three experts about the social and economic shifts affecting Home and Relationships.

Divorce is no longer being associated with failure, with many now viewing it as something to be celebrated. The narrative is shifting from irreconcilable differences to a mutual ‘freeing’, and the notion of a ‘nuclear family’ is falling away. Why and how are these attitudes evolving?

After over a year of flux and risk, Indian Gen Zers are turning their back on love in favour of taking control of their financial wellbeing. During the pandemic, dating has been tougher – or even illegal depending upon social restrictions in place – and Gen Zers’ focus has shifted elsewhere.