Dating Apps

So far, events have drawn between 200 and 500 people, with 92 percent attending solo. Tickets cost around Rs 3,500, and London-based entrepreneur Lucy Rout says the return rate is high.

Explained: What is the women-only Tea app, why it created controversy, and the data leak

Launched in 2023 by Sean Cook, a Bay Area tech exec whose mother was catfished, Tea aims to give women more control in the often murky world of online dating.

Over 1.5 million images, private chats from these dating apps were leaked online

These apps stored user images in Google Cloud Storage buckets that had no password protection. On top of that, sensitive data like API keys and database details were left exposed in the app’s code, making it easy for hackers to get in.

Swipe right or left? Study confirms that looks rule dating apps

While personality, humour, and intelligence may influence long-term compatibility, a new study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports reveals that first impressions on dating apps are overwhelmingly based on physical attractiveness.

New York-based entrepreneur claims he worked as executioner in Saudi Arabia on dating app. Viral post

In the 'About Me' section of his profile, the man introduced himself, saying, 'Hello everybody, hoping to meet interesting women.' He continued by mentioning that he is currently an entrepreneur and had previously worked as an executioner in Saudi Arabia.

Fake profiles on Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and other dating apps: How to spot them, things to keep in mind and more

Fake profiles on dating platforms are on rise. Here are some tips to spot them.

Dating app fraud: Woman scams men in paying bills up to Rs 61,000, Mumbai club under scrutiny

According to the viral posts, the scam started on popular dating platforms like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OKCupid. Men are enticed by women who initiate conversations and quickly suggest meeting at The Godfather Club in Andheri West, Mumbai.

Digital dating: Understanding relationship intentions in a swipe-right world 

Relationship tips: With the rise of dating apps, social media, and instant messaging, meeting potential partners has never been easier. However, along with the convenience comes a myriad of challenges when it comes to deciphering relationship intentions.

Bengaluru woman shares first text she got on a dating app: '...in the middle of fundraising'

What began as a typical exchange took an unexpected turn when the woman received a message that diverged from the usual pleasantries.

New dating trends: Young Indians prefer finding love on the go

Bumble's new dating trend shows 33 percent of the people on the app are now more open to relationships with ones who are not in their current city

Business card for flirting? US woman's innovative creation goes viral

“Hi, I think you are cute,” read the title while the introduction read, “My name is Miriam. If you think I am cute too, get in touch.” She even listed her contact number and her Twitter handle in the “business card”.

AI dating apps are helping humans find relationships

Online dating applications have begun to include Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning algorithms in recent years to improve the user experience and raise the success rate of matches.

'What’s Love Got To Do With It?' director Shekhar Kapur: ‘Jemima Khan’s script allowed me to do what I did’

Shekhar Kapur's films are known for their variety of subjects and emotions, which drive storytelling. His new outing, starring Emma Thompson, Lily James and Shabana Azmi, is a rom-com about love, intimacy and family. Here, he talks about his works, present and past.

A single woman’s luck in online dating at 40

How being divorced and a quadragenarian is no bar in the new-age world of dating apps.

End of mindless swiping: Young adults embrace post-pandemic love

For many people, adjusting to work from home infrastructure and fewer outdoor activities was challenging, which increased dependence on these apps. As a result, users' time spent on these apps rapidly rose.

Tinder tweaks Desk Mode to let users swipe covertly in office

The company’s data showed that 47 percent of its users prefer to match and chat with potential dates during work. Additionally, almost a third (30 percent) of Tinder’s users have swiped during a meeting.

Dutch watchdog says Apple to offer other payment methods in dating apps

The ACM ruled last year that Apple's rules violated Dutch competition laws in the dating app market and required Apple to allow those developers to use third-party payment processors.

Spotlight on dating apps for role in adding to HIV-AIDS burden in India

Research in many Western countries, including the US and Europe, have shown that there have been spikes in sexually transmitted disease numbers, including HIV-AIDS, as many people use dating apps and sites to arrange casual and often anonymous sexual encounters.

Russian soldiers send Tinder requests to women in Ukraine city: Report

Dasha Synelnikova, a 33-year-old woman living in Kyiv, said the profiles of multiple Russian soldiers popped up for her on Tinder after she set her location to Kharkiv, which is just 25 miles from the Russian border.

We are way past the 'hook-up era': Dating trends during the pandemic

Appreciation for more safety features for everyone but especially the queer community, focus on connection and video calls prior to meets are some of the changes that dating apps recorded.

Tinder, Bumble, other dating apps to offer bonus features to vaccinated users in UK

Dating apps: Special features will include vaccination badges and stickers to display on dating profiles, free “Super Likes” and other boost-type features.

Wooing Malayalees: India's first vernacular dating app Arike sees traction

We are acquiring 1,000 users every day and in terms of user acquisition, it is three times faster than Aisle which was launched six years ago, said Aisle Founder and CEO Able Joseph.

This new app can track whether your partner is cheating on you

Couples who are suspecting that their partner is a Tinder cheat may now use this app to reveal if their partner is at fault

TrulyMadly: A matchmaking app

India might still be a conservative market, dating apps are slowly gaining acceptance. A simple proof is Young Turk‘s first venture TrulyMadly. Sachin Bhatia joined hands with Rahul Kumar and Hitesh Dhingra to set up TrulyMadly.