As India continues to be hit hard by the pandemic, there’s widespread concern about governmental mismanagement of the issue, and some are turning elsewhere for help. Google India is cementing itself as a helpful ally by launching a tool that helps people locate their nearest vaccination centre.

The pandemic has hastened the adoption of digital health services in India. This has been a great opportunity for start-ups like MediBuddy, which are growing fast and attracting big investors, as they allow patients in big cities as well as smaller centres to access a wide network of doctors.

While many vaccinated Americans are looking forward to a summer of guilt-free dating, vaccine hesitancy is still prevalent among many young people in the US. In a drive to incentivize vaccination, the White House has partnered with a number of dating apps to offer perks to vaccinated users.

What impact is Hindu nationalism having on shopping habits? Why are Gen Yers becoming careful spenders? And what role might tech play in changing relationship norms? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore the behavioural norms shared by Indian people in 2021.