Challenging AI’s beauty ideals: Feminist artists push back
As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, its algorithms reinforce traditional beauty standards. Apps like Gencraft, marketed for generating any image, predominantly showcase “ideal” women—thin, white, and conventionally attractive. This reflects a deeper issue where technology replicates, rather than redefines, societal norms. While early feminist thinkers like Donna Haraway and Ursula K. Le Guin […]
Gen Z embraces “Freak Matching” in dating culture
Gen Z has redefined what it means to search for the perfect partner with a new phrase: “freak matching.” The generation born between 1995 and 2012 is known for coining creative terms for age-old concepts, and “freak matching” is their latest addition. This trend, recognized as a “global hot topic” by dating site Plenty of […]
2025 Restaurant trends: A blend of flavour, wellness and value
Sustainability and local ingredients lead the way The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast predicts that restaurant menus will reflect a strong focus on sustainability and local sourcing. According to Chad Moutray, Vice president at the association, this trend points a shift towards promoting both personal health as well as environmental responsibility. Locally […]
Expanded lounge access at Adani Airports after service suspension
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has announced that lounges at Adani-operated airports will now accept all major debit and credit cards from various access providers. This decision follows the abrupt suspension of lounge services by Dreamfolks Services. Travelers can continue to enjoy lounge benefits across India, provided their card issuer supports such access, as per […]
How much to save for retirement: A 2025 guide
By planning for retirement, an individual ensures financial stability for those later years. As another New Year dawns on us, our guide encourages saving early while adopting an approach tailored specifically to goals, incomes, and lifestyles. Read on to understand some simple ways to ensure a hassle-free retirement life. Key strategies for saving Set retirement […]
Kenyan lesser mealworms: A breakthrough in fighting plastic pollution
A team of scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology has discovered a promising solution to plastic pollution: the Kenyan lesser mealworm (Alphitobius genus). These mealworm larvae can consume polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, and break it down with the help of gut bacteria. This finding is highly significant, as it marks […]
Americans’ growing preference for pets over children
A recent Harris Poll of 2,000 Americans highlights a significant shift in attitudes towards pets, with 43% of respondents preferring pets over children. This trend is most notable among Gen Z and Millennials, who cite pets as easier to care for and less financially taxing than raising children. On average, American pet owners spend $4,366 […]
Skyrocketing hotel prices ahead of Coldplay’s Ahmedabad concert
Panic and excitement have engulfed Coldplay fans following the British band’s announcement that they will perform their biggest show ever at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025. This is the band’s maiden appearance in the city after two consecutive performances in Mumbai on January 18 and 19. Ticket prices range from ₹2,500 to […]
Bryan Johnson: The Millionaire using “Indian food” to reverse aging?
Bryan Johnson, a US-based software entrepreneur, is on a remarkable quest to reverse his biological age. His disciplined lifestyle involves a stringent diet, tailored exercise routines, and consistent sleep patterns, all encapsulated in his ambitious “Project Blueprint.” What’s his plan? Recently, he took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his four-day meal […]
5 emerging relationship trends you need to know
Dating, particularly with generations y and z, have changed significantly from the past particularly with social networking sites. That is why it is necessary to get acquainted with these trends, as it will help to avoid various problems which may occur in present- days romantic relationships. Here are five notable trends: Love bombing Love bombing […]