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Deepika Padukone recalled how her father, legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone, would discipline her as a child

‘I was locked inside the store room’: When Deepika Padukone shared her father’s way of disciplining her; what psychology says about fear-based parenting

January 6, 2026 17:57 IST

Months earlier, at the Forbes Summit in Abu Dhabi, Deepika had shared how her father’s values continue to guide her, especially now as a parent herself

Psychologist breaks down ‘curveball crushing’ dating trend

Understanding curveball crushing, the dating trend that asks you to ditch your ‘type’

January 5, 2026 19:00 IST

Instead of relying only on physical ‘must-haves,’ curveball crushing focuses on qualities that reveal themselves over a period of time

Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij have announced separation

‘There is no villain in this story’: Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali announce separation after 14 years together; how it puts focus on ‘choosing peace’ and co-parenting

January 5, 2026 13:09 IST

After 14 years of marriage, Mahhi Vij and Jay Bhanushali announced their separation with a calm, conflict-free message. A psychotherapist explains what ‘choosing peace over drama’ really means for families and children.

Sania Mirza on teaching her child how to handle losing

Sania Mirza on teaching her son how to tackle defeat: ‘I have to tone it down and tell him, ‘It’s okay if you lose”

January 5, 2026 00:00 IST

Experiencing small failures early helps children manage bigger setbacks later whether it’s academic disappointment, rejection, or career challenges.

Suniel Shetty on a good partner shaping your kids' upbringing

Suniel Shetty on the impact of choosing a good life partner on your kids’ upbringing: ‘Ye sachchai hai, you will only realise this later’

January 4, 2026 20:00 IST

Raising kids is hard work — but a respectful, loving partner makes all the difference.

Radhika Apte doesn’t want to bring up kids in a society where violence sells as entertainment: ‘I just cannot deal with it’

January 4, 2026 18:00 IST

"If I want to tell a story of a man who chopped people, I don't need to see the chopping and the horrible things they are doing to the person. That's not storytelling," Apte added.

‘Shayad mujhe paanch saal wapis jail jana pade’: When Dhurandhar star Sanjay Dutt joked about his daughter falling in love; psychologist explains why fathers tend to be more protective of their daughters

January 4, 2026 13:32 IST

According to psychologists, fathers often become more protective of their daughters out of deep care and emotional attachment, but they can sometimes negatively impact the children's emotional development and self-esteem.

Why being single, and not lonely, changed how I recognised love

January 4, 2026 11:58 IST

When you are unattached but not lonely, love stops being something you chase and becomes something you recognise – something you notice when it fits.

What is a grief attack?

January 3, 2026 23:00 IST

Dealing with a grief attack is similar in some ways to addressing a panic attack. Breathing slowly from the belly can help. So can repetitive physical movements like stomping your feet.

‘Ek aad thappad kha lete hain…Isme kaunsi badi baat hai’: When Salman Khan said he never had a problem being beaten up while growing up

January 3, 2026 20:00 IST

The Dabangg actor revealed that his father would give him a harmless beating even in adulthood if he acted "naughty"

Kareena Kapoor Khan shares her take on success and failure, explaining why neither should be taken too seriously

‘I’ve always worn my success very loosely’: Kareena Kapoor Khan on failure and triumph being two sides of same coin, how to deal with both

January 2, 2026 22:00 IST

For Kareena Kapoor, acting is not just a profession but a passion she wishes to pursue indefinitely. She believes success is not a destination but a continuous process of doing what one loves.

Vijay Deverakonda doesn’t like to travel alone: ‘7 out of 10 times, I love…’; how to embrace solitude

January 2, 2026 17:55 IST

"I grew up with 16 boys around, always," said Vijay Deverakonda

Here are some defining dating trends that dominated in 2025

The year in dating: Five trends that shaped modern romance in 2025

January 2, 2026 16:56 IST

Young singles contested old paradigms and embraced new ones as they navigated an increasingly complex world of intimacy, commitment, and self-identity.

Priyanka Chopra reflects on her music career shift and why acknowledging limitations fosters growth. Learn how self-awareness leads to success and emotional resilience. (file)

‘Let me pivot back to my day job’: Priyanka Chopra on her time as a pop singer, why it is important to accept your shortcomings

January 1, 2026 22:00 IST

"It’s not my place to shine; let’s just put it that way," Priyanka Chopra dded

Soha Ali Khan reflected on the advice she received from her mother, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore

‘He might not feel the incentive to propose’: Soha Ali Khan recalls amma Sharmila Tagore’s advice on live-in relationships; does cohabitation really delay marriage?

January 3, 2026 07:02 IST

“Of course, eventually, he (Kunal) did propose and then we got married,” notes Soha Ali Khan

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday posing together at a film-related appearance

‘I have always been faithful’: Kartik Aaryan calls himself ‘a very good lover’, reflects on relationship with ex-girlfriend Ananya Panday; what healthy closure looks like

December 31, 2025 14:24 IST

Kartik Aaryan reflects on working with ex-partner Ananya Panday and why time, emotional maturity, and mutual respect can change how past relationships are remembered.

‘They have been intimate with each other’: Anupam Kher on why being friends with an ex-partner shouldn’t be normalised

January 4, 2026 15:14 IST

Even when intentions are genuine, ex-partners can trigger insecurity, comparison, or vulnerability in a current relationship.

‘Delhi, being so judgmental, will never be accepting’: When Sahiba Bali compared the different dating cultures in the capital city and Mumbai

December 30, 2025 22:00 IST

“They’ll be like ‘haww!’ They’ll shame you. They’ll be like ‘ye kaise kar sakte ho’ and falana dhimkana. People in Delhi are so traditional," Sahiba said

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi with his wife Sharmila Tagore

‘She used to wake up before my father…’: Soha Ali Khan reveals mother’s pre-dawn makeup ritual; why emotional safety matters more than looks in relationships

December 29, 2025 16:28 IST

Reflecting on the need to maintain a perfect appearance in front of partners, Soha revealed, “I am very comfortable in front of Kunal with no makeup.”

Saba Azad and Imaad Shah are still best friends

‘No way I’m not going to have this man in my life’: Saba Azad on staying best friends with ex Imaad Shah; why platonic bonds can be stronger than romance

December 29, 2025 10:30 IST

Imaad also shared, “I remember when we split up, a lot of our friends were saying that maybe we shouldn’t meet each other for a while.”

Radhika shares her proposal story to husband Benedict

Radhika Apte recalls her shotgun wedding proposal to husband Benedict: ‘There was a problem in my passport office, with the visa application’

December 28, 2025 20:00 IST

In a 2022 interview with India Today, the Saali Mohabbat actor had recalled, “When I got married to Benedict 10 years ago, we forgot to click pictures. We had a DIY marriage."

‘I’m not a stereotypical wife and I won’t do stereotypical things’: When newly-wed Kajol shared her idea of an ideal marriage and how her views changed over time; psychologist weighs in

December 28, 2025 17:29 IST

As per psychologists, the idea of an ideal marriage rarely stays the same.

Masaba Gupta discusses divorce with Sania Mirza

Masaba Gupta discusses rejecting the stigma attached with divorce: ‘What’s the big deal?’

December 28, 2025 13:28 IST

Gupta added, "People think, 'Something's wrong with her'. We are not encouraging divorce, it's a lot of turmoil, but it saves you from a lot of things in life."