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The education industry is at a crossroads, grappling with outdated systems and the rapid advancement of technology.

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The education industry is at a crossroads, grappling with outdated systems and the rapid advancement of technology.

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Future-Proofing Education: AI Will Redefine Learning And Teaching

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The education industry faces disparate challenges with outdated systems amid AI’s enormous potential. Fraught with educator resistance, data privacy, and ethical issues, this sector must be redefined to create a future-ready system for learning.

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Add Brain Breaks to Your Virtual Lessons.

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Add Brain Breaks to Your Virtual Lessons.

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Add Brain Breaks to Your Virtual Lessons

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Magna-Tiles, Doc McStuffins, & Other Toys That Make My 5-Year-Old Learn STEAM Subjects All Summer

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STEAM and STEM toys help kids build skills like problem-solving, modeling, sorting, and so much more. One parenting writer shares the 9 STEM toys her preschooler can’t get enough.

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Children taught money management from household chores

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Children taught money management from household chores

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Children receive money for doing tasks , they are rewarded for them & then they have the autonomy to choose on how to use that mioney , on food, clothes ,etc

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Budget With Milly on Instagram: “The best way to teach your kids about money 🥰”

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460 likes, 13 comments - budgetwithmilly_ on September 19, 2024: “The best way to teach your kids about money 🥰”.

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Blix Toys Introduce Children To Robotics, Coding, Engineering At An Early Age.

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Blix Toys Introduce Children To Robotics, Coding, Engineering At An Early Age.

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Blix Toys Introduce Children To Robotics, Coding, Engineering At An Early Age: Blix Education CEO

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Recognized as India’s pioneering STEM-based toy platform, Blix aims to make learning enjoyable and accessible for all children, with a mission to inspire lifelong exploration, says Abbas Gabajiwala

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Apps teaching children financial management knowledge

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Apps teaching children financial management knowledge

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Gimi - Gives the young generation Financial Superskills

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Gimi teaches your child about saving, spending & earning money. Gimi is an award-winning app that gives children financial superskills that last a lifetime.

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Kids choosing what to wear for an event 

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Kids choosing what to wear for an event 

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Children given the task of choosing there own outfits from their closet, establishing a habit of decision making

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BRIDIE - Affluence Architect on Instagram: “DAY ONE My kids choose their own outfits and they also choose mine. My kinda crazy 🥹 Doing 30 days of family fit checks as I’m always getting people ask me to share my daily outfits 🙈 - let’s see how this goes 🤣🤣🤣 Firstly - you probably won’t catch me wearing tights and tees. I’ve never been that person since before I was a mumma. I love clothes.
I don’t believe in saving outfits or pieces for good occasions - life is the occasion. I’m not saying my style is groundbreaking, I do prefer comfortable pieces, but basics can look good.
Great staples, classic cuts and throw in a bit of fun. I’m actually a qualified stylist and worked as one in sydney (in what feels like another life) So anyway - here we go ⚡️⚡️⚡️”

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26 likes, 2 comments - bridielouiselarby on October 20, 2024: “DAY ONE My kids choose their own outfits and they also choose mine. My kinda crazy 🥹 Doing 30 days of family fit checks as I’m always getting people ask me to share my daily outfits 🙈 - let’s see how this goes 🤣🤣🤣 Firstly - you probably won’t catch me wearing tights and tees. I’ve never been that person since before I was a mumma. I love clothes.
I don’t believe in saving outfits or pieces for good occasions - life is the occasion. I’m not saying my style is groundbreaking, I do prefer comfortable pieces, but basics can look good.
Great staples, classic cuts and throw in a bit of fun. I’m actually a qualified stylist and worked as one in sydney (in what feels like another life) So anyway - here we go ⚡️⚡️⚡️”.

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Bridging the gap between theory and practicality.

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Bridging the gap between theory and practicality.

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Why shift from STEM to STEAM education is important and what does it signify

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In India, while the focus still remains largely on STEM education, you can see parents becoming more accepting of their children opting for Arts.

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Inside Stormi Webster’s Expensive Wardrobe

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Study shows 40% of gentle parents are burning out

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Study shows 40% of gentle parents are burning out

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Gentle parenting is not so gentle o the parents as they feel constant burnouts because of self doubt and wanting to reach parental expectations

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“Trying to remain calm…but I do reach my limit sometimes”: An exploration of the meaning of gentle parenting | PLOS ONE

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Raising young children has always been hard, but evidence suggests that it may be getting harder. The isolation of the pandemic, the pressures to fulfill exacting parenting standards, and the explosion of “expert” parenting advice on social media have fueled the rise of “gentle parenting,” an approach that pivots away from older, discipline-heavy parenting typologies and which promises the development of happier, healthier children. Despite the popularity of gentle parenting, it has received no empirical scrutiny. The current study represents the first systematic investigation of what gentle parenting entails. Data were gathered from a sample (N = 100) of parents of at least one child between the ages of 2 and 7 from the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Approximately half (n = 49) of the sample identified as “gentle parents.” Inductive analyses identified this approach as one that emphasizes high levels of parental affection and parents’ and children’s emotion regulation. Gentle parenting appears to be distinct from other established measures of parenting approaches in its emphasis on boundaries, yet the enactment of those boundaries is not uniform. Overall, gentle parents reported high levels of parenting satisfaction and efficacy, but a subset of gentle parents who were highly critical of themselves reported significantly lower levels of efficacy than the rest of the sample. Statements of parenting uncertainty and burnout were present in over one-third of the gentle parent sample. Implications are discussed for future research and increased support for those who identify as gentle parents.

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Social Media Influencer gently talks to her kid after she broke a 12k perfume bottle at the airport

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Social Media Influencer gently talks to her kid after she broke a 12k perfume bottle at the airport

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In a viral video a popular makeup artist from Tamilnadu can be seen patiently calming down her crying child after she broke a 12k worth perfume bottle at the airport. She also pays for the perfume and the video gained a lot of mixed views

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A video of a content creator who is trying to explain what is gentle parenting to her mom has gone viral. There is an equal opposition for gentle parenting as well.

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Taylor Wolfe | Writer on Instagram: “It’s a gentle eat gentle world out there. 🫶🏻🤭❤️ all critical comments can be sent to @sandywolfey22 she raised me.”

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789K likes, 21K comments - thedailytay on September 25, 2024: “It’s a gentle eat gentle world out there. 🫶🏻🤭❤️ all critical comments can be sent to @sandywolfey22 she raised me.”.

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Ryan Reynolds practice gentle parenting with his 4 kids

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Ryan Reynolds practice gentle parenting with his 4 kids

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Celebrities are willing to put efforts into gentle parenting. Even with 4 children Reynolds is ready for better communication than punishment

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Ryan Reynolds Thinks Gentle Parenting Is The Right Approach; What Is It? - News18

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Gentle parenting is a child-led parenting style that focuses on understanding, empathy, and respect rather than punishment or reward.

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Right after your kid throws a tantrum sit down and talk to them because that is what gentle parenting is all about. More parents are willing to communicate, listen and be present for their kids today.

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Seth Meyers is trying Gentle parenting with his kids

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Seth Meyers is trying Gentle parenting with his kids

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Gentle parenting is considered by many and everyone are giving a shot at it

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Seth Meyers says he gets ‘no results’ from gentle parenting his kids

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“They walk around like they have diplomatic immunity,” Seth Meyers said on Today.

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Do Not Disturb": Companies Adopt No-Email Policies to Combat Burnout

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Do Not Disturb": Companies Adopt No-Email Policies to Combat Burnout

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Some companies are instituting ‘no email’ times to help employees manage stress and reduce digital overload.

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"I do sales. I like doing sales. It means I use email late into the evening, and at the weekend. I don't want my company preventing me from using my mail box just because of some law," she says.

Similar views can be heard expressed at the Bowler pub near the Champs-Elysees, a hang-out for financial and computer workers.

"I think [the right to disconnect] is wonderful for improving the human condition but totally inapplicable," says software writer Gregory.

"In my company we compete with Indian, Chinese, American developers. We need to talk to people around the world late into the night. Our competitors don't have the same restrictions.

"If we obeyed this law we would just be shooting ourselves in the foot."

Olivier Mathiot of PriceMinister says the issue should be addressed by education rather than legislation.

"In France we are champions at passing laws, but they are not always very helpful when what we need is greater flexibility in the workplace," he says.

And according to Linh Le at Elia Consulting, the law will be very quickly made irrelevant. "In a few years' time emails will have ceased to exist," she predicts. "We'll have moved on to something else."

Even cheerleaders such as the MP Benoit Hamon admit that the impact of the law will only go so far - as presently drafted there is no penalty for violating it. Companies are expected to comply voluntarily.

But almost everyone in France agrees that the subject of communications overload is one that needs to be on every employer's agenda.

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The plan to ban work emails out of hours

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France is about to introduce rules stopping employees from sending work-related emails at night and weekends.

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The Impact of Blue Light and Screen Time on Sleep Quality - Harvard Health,

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The Impact of Blue Light and Screen Time on Sleep Quality - Harvard Health,

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Research shows the effects of screen exposure on sleep patterns, fueling the demand for screen time reduction and blue light filters.

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Blue light has a dark side - Harvard Health

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Light at night is bad for your health, and exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy-efficient lightbulbs may be especially so.…

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Gen Z is favoring apps with limited notifications, to avoid constant alerts and regain control

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Quiet Quitting is Not the Problem For Gen Z and Work

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This is Gen Z & Quiet Quitting Is Not The Problem Gen Z (or the Zoomers, as I still vehemently feel they should be called as it is both accurate and fairly clever, a tough balance to achieve) is anyone who is aged 10-25. Much has been written lately about Gen Z “quiet quitting”, so much so that I pr

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Screen Time usage is increasing as people monitor and manage their daily digital consumption.

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[Updated 2023] Screen Time on Your iPhone: The Definitive Guide

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Screen Time, Apple’s time-tracking feature, allows you to review how you are using your device and how often. Learn how to use it best!

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More people are attending digital detox retreats to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with nature.

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A Comprehensive Review on Digital Detox: A Newer Health and Wellness Trend in the Current Era

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This research investigates the effects of an electronic detox treatment on the utilization of social media and smartphones, addiction levels, and the general health of individuals. Remarkably, individuals discovered that the digital detox was less…

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Influencers promoting home mill machine to grind flours

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Influencers promoting home mill machine to grind flours

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Influencers can be seen promoting mill machines that can grind any nuts or pulses into flour at home. Flour is something that is grinded at the mill shop or store-bought all these days but people are now moving towards making it at home

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SUGAN'Shome🏠 oda chapati recipe ரகசியம்|end of the day சோறு தான் முக்கியம்#shorts #youtubeshorts

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Smart ring that monitors health and fitness

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Smart ring that monitors health and fitness

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This ring monitors and collects data about our heartbeat, sleep and overall health conditions. This level of micro-management of our health 24*7 shows how we are always concerned about it

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Oura Ring. Smart Ring for Fitness, Stress, Sleep & Health.

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Enhance your health journey with Oura. The Oura Ring provides round-the-clock insights into sleep, fitness, and stress for wellness. Now HSA/FSA eligible.

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New device to extract any type of oil at home

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New device to extract any type of oil at home

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There is a new device in the market that can extract oil from any seed, nuts and pulses. It shows the paranoia that people have over store-bought goods and how they are trying to make everything at home

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Beebom on Instagram: "What is your choice of nut? 🥜
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Kaathal is about a middle-aged man coming out of the closet and embracing his gay identity, with superstar Mammootty playing the lead role of Mathew Devassy.

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The romance in Jeo Baby's Kaathal: The Core lies in subtleties - shy glances, barely touching fingers, a photograph on an election poster and the pouring rain - but it is nothing short of a revolution in Malayalam cinema. Kaathal is about a middle-aged man coming out of the closet and embracing his gay identity, with superstar Mammootty playing the lead role of Mathew Devassy. Others in the cast include Jyotika, Sudhi Kozhikode, RS Panicker and Anagha Maya Ravi.

Vyas, 35, who is an activist, gay and has been out for a decade said the film has come at a time when the queer community in Kerala is being subjected to extreme harassment, particularly on social media. "Many of us who are out have had our numbers leaked on social media. I keep receiving calls mocking me and even issuing death threats. When we organised the Pride march in Malappuram this October, there was a lot of opposition to it," he said. A large section of society still believes in pseudoscience and misinformation about the queer community, said Vyas. "Using slurs against queer individuals and targeting them is so normalised here. The police are very slow to act on complaints," he added.

Considering the widely prevalent homophobia, Vyas isn't surprised that Kaathal doesn't show the two men in intimate scenes. "I feel that if the film had had such a scene, many would have stayed out of the theatre," he said. "Mammootty was able to articulate the helplessness of a gay individual very well on screen."

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The Demure Revolution of Kaathal: The Core's Queerness

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Fawad Khan depicts Rahul as a man who has accepted his sexuality, yet struggles with telling his Indian family because he's afraid of not being accepted.

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The film was a landmark moment in Bollywood as it was one of the first mainstream films to depict a lesbian relationship as a central plot, with a big-name cast. It opened the door for more conversations around LGBTQ+ issues in Indian cinema.

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In February 2019, Bollywood marked a moment of growth with the release of its first mainstream LGBTQ, comedy-drama " Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga " (English: "How I Felt When I Saw That Girl ) since the decriminalization of homosexuality. Created by transgender writer Gazal Dhaliwal and director Shelly Chopra Dhar, the film introduced a refreshing storyline for Bollywood lovers that deviated from queer stereotypes and set the stage for future queer representation within Indian cinema.

"Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" tells the story of a girl named Sweety (Sonam Kapoor), who meets a playwright named Sahil (Rajkummar Rao) who becomes infatuated with her. Their relationship prompts constant marriage inquiries from her family. In an attempt to be around her more, Sahil opens up an acting school in Sweety's hometown, and continues to pursue a relationship with her. After several months, Sweety discloses to Sahil that she loves a woman, and in response, Sahil decides to help her tell her family through a musical.

The film sheds light on queerness and homophobia within the Indian community-a topic that previous Bollywood films failed to delve into. For a long time, homosexuality was criminalized in India. Created in 1861 during the British rule in India, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code made any sexual behavior that goes "against the order of nature" illegal and punishable by imprisonment. The law remained in effect for centuries until just a few years ago. While the law didn't place direct restrictions on Bollywood films, the long-standing discriminatory view of queer people in India played a role in what storylines made it to the big screen.

Consequently, Bollywood rarely depicted same-sex storylines in mainstream films for decades, and when it did, it leaned into stereotypes or depicted queer people as caricatures. We see this in some films prior to "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga," such as the 2008 film "Dostana" (English: "Friendship"). Starring big names including Priyanka Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham, "Dostana" gained a positive reception from audiences upon release, and remains a beloved classic in Bollywood. The director, Tarun Mansukhani, drew inspiration from his own experiences to craft a film about three friends living together. He noticed that Indian films failed to explore homosexuality, so he decided to bring it into the storyline to add something different to the script.

Though Mansukhani's intentions seemed pure, the outcome was far from a positive portrayal of queerness. The film ended up telling the story of two men pretending to be gay so that they can share an apartment with a girl, who they then both fall in love with. This portrayal, though well received at the time, merely ridiculed queer people and reduced them into caricatures to add a humorous plotpoint. The film appealed to audiences through this humor, but it came at the cost of an opportunity to depict an authentic queer relationship in a mainstream film.

On September 6, 2018, India decriminalized homosexuality after its Supreme Court repealed Section 377. The release of "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" came just a few months after this historic moment, marking it as the first mainstream Bollywood film that centered an LGBTQ love story after the law's repeal.

Yet, "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" still had its flaws. Although the film centers around Sweety and her journey of coming out to her family, her love interest is only seen towards the end of the film; even then, the most intimate scene that the audience gets to see between the two is hand-holding. As a result, the film received critiques from viewers about how it subdued the queer storyline.

Indian cinema might not have been ready for an on-screen kiss between two women at the time, but the repeal of Section 377 and the release of "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" opened doors for more queer representation in Bollywood films and paved the way for LGBTQ films to follow. In fact, one year after the release of "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga," another LGBTQ film made its way to the big screen.

The 2020 film "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan" (English: "Be Extra Careful About Marriage") became India's first gay male rom-com. Not only did it include a kiss between the two male leads, but it provided a genuine depiction of same-sex relationships while tackling complex issues such as conservative views of queerness, the struggle for parental acceptance and homophobia within families. The film even includes a prominent scene in which the main character, Kartik Singh (Ayushmann Khurrana), struts across a terrace wearing a rainbow cape while calling out that his boyfriend's homophobic father suffers from "a disease with no cure."

From the homophobic undertones of "Dostana" to the revolutionary "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga," Bollywood has shown much growth in terms of LGBTQ representation. The representation that followed the repeal of Section 377 may seem lackluster to some; however, Bollywood deserves credit for the significant strides it made towards exploring queer storylines. These new films break away from common stereotypes and depict queer people through an authentic lens. LGBTQ centered love stories and same-sex kisses are slowly making their way into Indian cinema. Although Bollywood has a long road ahead of it for LGBTQ representation in mainstream films, we have "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" to thank for pushing the envelope and paving the way for the representation we have today.

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Badhhai Do is an example of a Bollywood film that shows how much has changed over the past decade, despite continuing challenges to diverse, queer representation within the industry.

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Badhaai Do: The Evolution of Queer Stories in Bollywood Cinema

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Queer portrayal normalised in main stream indian cinema

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Seeking to portray queer people in a more realistic and dignified manner through humour, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan tells the story of Kartik Singh (Ayushmann Khurrana) who overcomes social obstacles to be with his lover, Aman Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar) – a tried and tested Bollywood plotline, except that the main characters are openly masculine and gay.

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Bollywood’s first gay romcom is a game-changer for LGBTQ+ representation

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LGBTQ+ characters have always been absent from the conservatively-minded Indian cinema machine – but that looks set to finally change with the release of Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

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Natural parenting is an approach that emphasizes close, natural relationships between parents and children. It includes practices like co-sleeping, breastfeeding, baby-wearing, and unschooling or homeschooling.

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If you're preparing for a new baby, you might find yourself questioning all sorts of things. And that might include "What kind of mom or dad will I be?".

Parenting is a framework for how we approach every aspect of our parent-child relationships. It's the foundation for how we set our children up for their future. Your parenting style can affect everything from your child's self-esteem and physical health to how they relate to others.

Now let's get this out into the open right away: every parent and every child is different. For many of us, we'll need to create a metaphorical parenting soup - a little bit of this and a little bit of that. And when you have multiple kids, you might need to serve up different soups for each individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting; this is a judgment-free zone.

Essential Ingredients for your parenting style: Find Your Carrier

Let's be real. Chances are that even if we had the best and most loving parents, we might still need therapy. And that might mean our kids will too. That's ok! We're doing our best! Parenting is one big game of try, fail, adjust, win, lose, celebrate, hide in the closet, rejoice, cry, and do it all over again tomorrow.

Let's start with some of the basics.

Different Parenting Styles

Researchers have identified four main types of parenting styles:

Authoritarian

Authoritative

Permissive

Uninvolved

Most parents don't fit into just one category, so there's no need to panic. When balancing life and parenting, it can be challenging to remain consistent - AND we're bringing our unique experiences from our own families and relationships into our parenting styles - guilt and shame don't help anyone. Awareness does! Identifying your personal parenting style can give you more insight into how you're currently operating and how you'd like to operate. In addition, it can give you a framework to find tools, tips, and tricks to help regulate yourself and your kids. Knowledge is key!

Don't forget to put on your oxygen mask first - Your ability to care for your children will improve if you look after your own mental health with as much love. Here are some tips .

The studies show that authoritative parenting is the best style - if that's not where you're at yet, that's ok. Practice makes....well, not perfect because we're humans, and parenting is tough. But practice does make...improvements!

Today, we're going to chat about Natural Parenting, which is one version of Authoritative Parenting. It's also known as gentle parenting, conscious parenting, or attachment parenting. We're big fans of this parenting style because there is a significant emphasis on the parent/child bond (hello, babywearing!).

Intro to Natural (Or Attachment) Parenting

According to Healthine, "Attachment parenting is a modern parenting philosophy based on the attachment theory, which was coined by the work of two child psychologists. This research-supported theory is based on the concept that a parent's connection and responsiveness to their baby's needs have a lasting effect on their baby's future emotional health and relationships."

In our opinion, natural, or attachment, parenting is actually a very well, natural way to parent. Natural Parenting Magazine describes it as "no different than what you would expect to receive as an adult in today's society. Would you like to have your food made with love, be treated with respect and sensitivity, and be able to respond to others with care? When it comes to your children, the word discipline doesn't mean yell, scream, swear, abuse or physically harm the child. This is what we as adults would expect in life, so why wouldn't you respect and love your child in the same positive way that you would like to be treated? We all strive for balance in our family and personal lives, and this is exactly what a natural parent's philosophy is."

Attachment Parenting International identifies eight basic principles natural parents follow, which are:

Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and parenting.

Feed with love and respect.

Respond with sensitivity.

Use nurturing touch.

Engage in nighttime parenting.

Provide constant, loving care.

Practice positive parenting, not discipline.

Strive for balance in personal and family life.

These eight principles are best accomplished through skin to skin contact, babywearing, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, co-bathing, elimination communication, and positive parenting!

Infant Carrying Promotes Attachment

Compared to other types of attachment-related interventions for at-risk mothers, the intervention of providing baby carriers turned out to be extraordinarily effective. The research team speculated on the mechanisms that might be involved in the dramatic change in the mothers' caregiving skills. Research in monkeys has demonstrated that mothers exposed to maternal neglect in their childhood tend to be negative towards their offspring and spontaneously reject physical contact. However, if exposed to sufficient amounts of physical contact with their offspring, their behavior would be modified.

Research conducted in the decades following this study indicates that the neurohormone oxytocin might be involved in the remarkable effect of baby carrying that the study brought to light.

Why Attachment is Important

Much criticism of Natural or Attachment Parenting comes from the idea that kids will be too dependent and needy, but studies have actually shown the opposite! Providing a "secure base" gives your baby the confidence to safely explore the world around them and seek independence when ready. (1)

A few studies have also discovered that babies raised in the Attachment Parenting style tend to be more agreeable, conscientious, and less anxious when they're older. (2) Having a responsive parent generally makes babies less fearful of the world around them and helps them have a more relaxed general temperament. (3)

Like we said before, no parent is a perfect parent. And most often, we need to pick and choose elements of different parenting styles for each child that work best for our unique personalities!

Here's the message to remember: YOU'RE DOING YOUR BEST!

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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15298868.2017.1353540?journalCode=psai20 (2)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28542794/ (3)

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Artists create public art to promote social good, addressing issues like mental health and environmental awareness through engaging visuals.

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Artists create public art to promote social good, addressing issues like mental health and environmental awareness through engaging visuals.

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Art has massive power to move people to social change.

By using their art as an innovative medium for awareness, artists become advocates, challenging the biggest issues of our time. Public art, then, capitalizes on the power of socially-aware works, reaching people in their everyday environments and confronting them with social injustice that is otherwise easily ignored.

From sculptures addressing systemic racism to murals celebrating Indigenous communities, public art is making a real-world social impact that deserves to be celebrated.

Though certainly not an exhaustive list, here are 15 recent, ongoing or upcoming public art projects working to advocate for human rights and improve communities.

1. Ethnicities

Created for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, this mural depicts five Indigenous people from five continents -- a concept based on the five Olympic rings. The bold, geometric mural -- created by Brazilian graffiti artist Eduardo Kobra -- is meant to show how "we are all connected," according to the artist. It currently holds the Guinness World Record for largest mural created by one artist.

Kobra conceptualized the 623-foot mural, called Ethnicities, or Etnias in Portuguese. More than 493 gallons of paint and about 3,500 cans of spray paint were used to complete the mural, which took more than two months to create.

2. AIDS Memorial Quilt

A traveling public art project, the AIDS Memorial Quilt was created in June 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis in the United States. The ongoing project memorializes those who have died from HIV and AIDS through quilted panels, embellished with their names and symbolic imagery representing the person memorialized. Currently, the quilt is made up of more than 48,000 panels, with more added every year as more AIDS casualties are submitted to The NAMES Project Foundation.

The massive quilt is rarely displayed in its entirety, as it's become too large to display in many public spaces. You can also view the quilt virtually on the National AIDS Memorial website.
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3. Field of Vision: A Garden for Others

In December 2015, artist and environmental activist Jenny Kendler was commissioned to create a butterfly garden in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. In creating Field of Vision: A Garden for Others, Kendler used reclaimed wood, ultraviolet LED lights and milkweed to create a garden in Louisville that would draw people back to an often-overlooked river, while also supporting vulnerable butterfly populations.

Kendler first designed the garden for pollinators, creating the art to primarily attracted monarch butterflies to a space where they could feed and lay eggs. All the elements are meticulously intentional -- the milkweed attracts butterflies, for example, while blacklight replicates the far-superior sight butterflies have compared to humans.

4. Invisible Homeless

Homeless populations are often ignored on the street. A British artist wanted to challenge this, creating a glass sculpture of a sleeping body resting on a bed of cardboard, to represent how homeless people struggle to be seen on city streets.

The glass figure, which was on display in Bristol, England, in late December 2015, was created in collaboration between artist Luke Jerram and UK-based youth homelessness charity 1625 Independent People.

5. Stop Telling Women To Smile

These simple posters, created by New York City artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, carry a big message about a type of gender injustice women face regularly: street harassment. The series, called Stop Telling Women To Smile in reference to a common catcall, started in the fall of 2012 and is ongoing by the artist.

The publicly displayed posters feature the portraits of women, along with a quote relaying their experiences with street harassment. Fazlalizadeh hopes the captions speak directly to offenders by placing the posters outside in public spaces where harassment happens.

6. Untitled refugee life jacket installation

This art installation by noted Chinese artist Ai Weiwei showcased 14,000 used life jackets previously worn by refugees traveling from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos. The artist, hoping to highlight the severity of the ongoing refugee crisis, tied the striking orange vests to pillars of the Konzerthaus Berlin to command the attention of the general public.

The installation was debuted in Berlin in February 2016 outside of the concert hall in Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt square.

7. Breathing Lights

Concentrated in areas with high levels of vacancy in Upstate New York, Breathing Lights is meant to show society and communities that there is life still lurking in vacant properties. Artist Adam Frelin and architect Barbara Nelson conceived the temporary installation, which will illuminate windows of empty buildings with warm light that gently fades on and off to mimic breathing.

The art piece is meant to shed light on the ongoing divestment from low-income communities in the upstate region using bold imagery. Breathing Lights will premiere in Albany, Schenectady and Troy in October and November. The project received funding and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies in early 2016.

8. The Za'atari Project

The Za'atari Project is an ongoing series of public art murals that engages Syrian refugees, especially children, in art to make refugee camps less sterile and more welcoming.

Through a partnership with several nonprofits, artist Joel Artista has traveled to the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan for the past four years to help bring life to the camp. Many of the murals hinge on social issues, like access to water and hygiene. Artista says the activity is one of few structured activities for refugee children, many of which are out of school since being displaced.

9. Bodypainting at the Library

In June 2015, photographer Substantia Jones and artist Andy Golub collaborated to confront tourists and locals with radical body positivity -- on the front steps of the New York Public Library. Gloub painted three self-identified fat women with green body paint and fluid black lines. Jones, a noted activist for the fat positive movement, photographed the women, also talking to passersby about body positivity, fat visibility and sizeism.

From navigating police officers questioning the legality of the project to men sexualizing participants, the two were up against a lot of hate.

But Jones said there was no doubt: "We made some people think."

10. All Hands On Deck

This project tackling racial justice, dubbed All Hands On Deck, was created by artist Damon Davis and activist Michael Skolnik in the aftermath of the death of Michael Brown. The pair decided to tackle the issue of police violence through art, uplifting those on the frontlines of activism and calling impacted communities to action.

Davis took photos of activists involved in Ferguson protests, representing those "holding up" the current racial justice movement. Their hands were photographed in a "hands up, don't shoot" gesture, a symbol that became iconic after the death of Michael Brown. The posters were pasted on boarded buildings around Ferguson during the protests following the acquittal of Darren Wilson in the death of Brown.

11. Stand Tall, Stand Loud

The sculpture, created by artist Aaron Bell, ties the history of current racial discrimination to historical roots of black oppression. The bold work features a noose-like head on a muscular body with a captivating windmill-like part in the heart of the piece. The base of the work reads, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter," quoting Martin Luther King Jr.

Bell went through a lengthy fight to have the work publicly displayed in Riverside Park in New York City, as city officials were quoted to say the work was set to be "adjacent to an area regularly programmed with passive recreational activities such as yoga, Pilates and senior movement." The piece, however, is currently on display.

12. Inflatable Refugee

The title of this work says it all. This art project is a 20-foot inflatable refugee, hoping to focus the general public's attention on the refugee crisis. Dubbed a nomadic art project, the inflatable refugee has set out around the world to spread awareness in places like Venice, Melbourne and Copenhagen.

The work, created by Belgian visual artist collective Schellekens & Peleman, is made from the same material used to make the inflatable boats many refugees use to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

13. Non-Violence

This knotted gun, simply titled Non-Violence, was first created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd after the murder of John Lennon in 1980. Originally placed across the street from Lennon's home in New York City, the sculpture was moved to the U.N. Headquarters, calling for peace and non-violence.

Since then, however, it has become a symbol of the ongoing struggle for non-violence and gun control worldwide, serving as the symbol of the The Non-Violence Project, a nonprofit advocating for social change through violence-prevention programming.

There are currently 16 copies of the statue on display around the world, most of which are in Sweden.

14. Songs for Thomas Piketty

This may look like a regular boombox -- and, truly, it is. But Dutch visual artist Dries Verhoeven took an innovative approach to throwback device, using it to advocate for homeless populations in the Netherlands.

The art project, Songs for Thomas Piketty, was created in response to the Netherlands implementing a ban on panhandling. The " begging boomboxes" play a song about unity and ask passersby for spare change, collecting money for those who can't. The temporary installation was in the Netherlands in March 2016, with all money collected donated to charities for the homeless.

15. Untitled wall around Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star

This wall, conceptualized and constructed by the artist known as Plastic Jesus, was placed around the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star of Donald Trump on July 20, 2016 -- the same day Trump was officially nominated as the Republican Party's presidential nominee.

Complete with barbed wired and tiny "Keep Out" signs, the work played of Trump's controversial statements about building a wall on the southern border of the U.S. as part of a plan for immigration reform. The artist, known for progressive messages on social inequality, used the work to oppose Trump's comments.

"Personally, I've got nothing against Donald Trump," Plastic Jesus told The Huffington Post. "I have everything against his policies and the culture he's trying to create in America."

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These 15 recent, ongoing or upcoming public art projects are working to advocate for human rights and improve communities.

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Artists in a civic engagement project are using art to inspire voting, emphasizing creativity’s role in activism.

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Five AAPI+ artists from the Creative Catalyst Fellowship show how art can mobilize voters in unexpected ways.

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Artists in Phoenix are raising awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through art, highlighting the conflict’s impact and advocating for change by using creativity to inspire action.

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Artists in Phoenix are raising awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza through art, highlighting the conflict’s impact and advocating for change by using creativity to inspire action.

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A famous singer is discussing and accepting cannabis use, portraying it as normal and cool, reflecting its growing social acceptance.

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Social media is promoting vaping among young Indians, normalizing its use and influencing unhealthy habits.

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Social media is promoting vaping among young Indians, normalizing its use and influencing unhealthy habits.

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Dr Monika Arora,Shalini Bassi,Shishirendu Ghosal

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How social media is pushing vaping on young Indians

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There is an ugly irony to the fact vaping began as a ‘healthy’ alternative to cigarettes but is now a global health epidemic with young people as the main casualties.

Introduced commercially in 2003, e-cigarettes, widely referred to as ‘vapes’, began to dominate global markets by 2006–2007.

The Asia Pacific e-cigarette market was worth $9.2 billion in 2023 and is forecast to grow more than six times to $59.4 billion by 2032.

There’s no smoke without fire, and social media is fanning the flames.

E-stores and influencers

A recent study by researchers from the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) showed the rampant online sale and promotion of e-cigarettes via e-stores and influencers.

The study identified 83 e-stores selling e-cigarettes, including 49 in India and 34 overseas.

Not only are the manufacturers selling e-cigarettes, but 189 influencers are actively promoting these products on social media, portraying them as trendy and cool, flavourful, and inexpensive.

They’re telling young people vapes can help end nicotine addiction. These promotions often target adolescents through Instagram and Facebook.

India’s Global Adult Tobacco Survey-2 found awareness of e-cigarettes was highest (3.9%) among 15-24-year-olds.

The PHFI study also found that 66.6% of participants were aware of e-cigarettes through social media, with Instagram (46%) being the most popular platform.

The curiosity to experiment with innovative products, combined with exposure to deceptive claims, has heightened the risk of young people taking up the habit and becoming addicted.

This is further driven by attractive product design, a variety of youth-friendly flavours and the perception these products are less harmful than cigarettes.

Contrary to initial perceptions, e-cigarettes have proven ineffective in stopping people smoking or as nicotine replacement therapy.

Banned, but a growing market

India has banned vapes since 2019. Despite this, the Indian market for e-cigarettes was believed to be around $7.8 million in 2018. This was predicted to grow by 26% a year through to 2024.

Interestingly, no e-cigarette manufacturer has registered their product as nicotine replacement therapy in any country. The emerging evidence has raised concerns about the long-term safety and health implications associated with vaping.

Consequently, many health experts now advocate for a complete ban, citing the lack of substantial evidence supporting their effectiveness in stopping people from smoking.

A 2023 WHO report noted that 87 countries have implemented some form of restrictions on vapes, while 34 countries, including India, have completely banned their sale.

That means there are approximately 2 billion people in 74 countries where there are no regulations governing the sales of e-cigarettes.

India’s position

India banned vapes after a 2019 white paper, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which presented a strong case for the move, stressing the risks they pose to foetal, infant, and child brain development.

The subsequent PECA Act dealt with e-cigarette promotion, consumption and new media.

In 2022, the government prohibited misleading advertising of banned products through the enforcement of guidelines. But that hasn’t stopped e-cigarette companies from using social media and websites to promote e-cigarettes.

After the 2019 ban, youth-led research conducted by PHFI following a participatory approach design identified 148 pages engaged in selling tobacco products online (including e-cigarettes) in India, with Instagram being the most popular platform (62.7%), followed by Facebook (23.7%).

Youth participants in one study documented 1,412 hashtags, the majority of which were related to vaping, such as #vape (218 million).

Vape bans elsewhere

Other countries are considering vapes bans similar to India’s. The UK government has proposed a ban on tobacco sales to individuals born on or after January 1, 2009.

In the United States, smoking tobacco use was in decline among adolescents until 2014, but with the introduction of e-cigarettes, this trend has changed.

In Australia, recent legislation on the availability of e-cigarettes means vapes will be available at pharmacies only and will not be available to people under 18 years without a prescription. However, vapes will be available to those over 18 without a prescription.

Evidence already exists that vapes do not stop people smoking and their availability over the counter for any age category can lead to nicotine addiction and other health harms.

So, rather than focusing on banning specific flavours, imposing age restrictions or requiring prescriptions, the case is being made for all vaping products to be banned.

According to the four rounds of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey from 2013 to 2019, smoking has been on the decline in India. But tobacco control experts are anticipating that with the rampant online sales of e-cigarettes, this trend may reverse during the next survey due to easy access and availability.

Urgent policy action banning all online promotions of these products can help protect the health of India’s younger population.

(Monika Arora is vice president (research and health promotion), Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India. Shalini Bassi is a public health specialist, health promotion division, Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India. Shishirendu Ghosal is a research scientist at HRIDAY, New Delhi, India.)

This article was first published under Creative Commons by 360info.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are the authors’ own. They do not necessarily reflect the views of DH.

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LGBTQ identities emerging in Indian ads due to societal changes and marketing strategies

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LGBTQ+ identities in the Indian audiovisual advertisements: A content analysis

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Need/Behavior: There’s a growing trend of adults collecting toys from their childhood, such as Tamagotchis, LEGO sets, and action figures. Some collectors even seek out rare editions of these items, using them both as emotional artifacts and investments.

Demography: Primarily millennials (30-45 years old).

Underlying Phenomenon: A need to reclaim a piece of their childhood through tangible items that provided joy in the past.

Interesting Element: The merging of nostalgia with online commerce, where platforms like Etsy offer a marketplace for vintage toys and collectibles.

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Need/Behavior: There’s been a resurgence of older music on modern platforms. For instance, Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” topped charts again after being featured on Netflix’s Stranger Things. Music from the 80s and 90s, which millennials grew up with, has seen a revival, particularly on platforms like Spotify and TikTok, where younger generations also engage with these classics.

Demography: Primarily millennials, but also Gen Z (18-40 years old).

Underlying Phenomenon: Popular culture and media triggering nostalgia by embedding retro music in modern-day content.

Interesting Element: Music plays a strong emotional role in evoking nostalgia, often linked with key life moments like school days and early relationships.

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Pratibha Das Hatibaruah critiques female objectification in cinema, urging for empowering representations instead.

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Pratibha Das Hatibaruah critiques female objectification in cinema, urging for empowering representations instead.

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Need/Behavior: Older generations are turning to reboots of beloved childhood video games and cartoons (e.g., Pokémon, Power Rangers, Super Mario) as a way to reconnect with their past. Remakes and reboots allow them to relive these moments with their children, blending nostalgia with modern experiences.

Demography: Millennials and Gen X (25-45 years old).

Underlying Phenomenon: A bridge between generations where parents introduce their children to games and shows they loved as kids.

Interesting Element: Modern remakes incorporate advanced technology (VR, AR), providing a hybrid nostalgic and futuristic experience.

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Need/Behavior: Brands like Coca-Cola, Nike, and Crumbl Cookies have launched campaigns that tap into nostalgia by reviving classic brand elements and products. This resonates with consumers who want to reconnect with the "good old days" of their youth. For example, Nike's "Air Max" line brings back iconic styles from past decades, appealing to both older consumers and younger generations discovering them for the first time.

Demography: Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X (18-45 years old).

Underlying Phenomenon: The psychological comfort of revisiting familiar brands and products that evoke childhood memories.

Interesting Element: The use of gamification in nostalgic marketing, which makes the experience interactive and personal for the consumer.

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Redefining Reality: When Taboo Becomes Trendy

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Redefining Reality: When Taboo Becomes Trendy

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This cluster highlights the societal shift where once-taboo behaviors like LGBTQ relationships, cannabis use, and vaping are increasingly embraced and celebrated, reshaping modern cultural norms.

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Nostalgia in Fashion (Y2K and 90s Revival)

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Nostalgia in Fashion (Y2K and 90s Revival)

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Need/Behavior: Gen Z and millennials are bringing back 90s and Y2K fashion, such as low-rise jeans, claw clips, and glitter details. Many in these demographics associate these styles with a simpler, carefree time. For Gen Z, this period offers a sense of comfort from a past before the stress of social media and current crises like the pandemic and economic challenges.

Demography: Primarily Gen Z and millennials (aged 18-35).

Underlying Phenomenon: A desire for escapism from present-day pressures by embracing the aesthetics and culture of the past.

Interesting Element: Despite many of these trends being linked to problematic beauty standards of the 90s, modern adopters are doing so with a focus on body positivity and inclusivity.

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Sustainability also plays a role in the appeal of quiet luxury. Brands such as Hermès focus on creating timeless, durable pieces that can be passed down through generations. This approach caters to the growing consumer desire for sustainability and investment in high-quality goods that avoid the waste associated with fast fashion

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Labels like Loro Piana, The Row, Bottega Veneta, and Khaite epitomize quiet luxury by offering high-quality, minimalist designs without logos. These brands appeal to affluent customers who value discretion, fine craftsmanship, and timelessness rather than flashy status symbols. This trend is particularly popular among old-money families, where exclusivity and subtlety are prioritized over overt displays of wealth. Quiet luxury is about "if you know, you know"—people in the know recognize the craftsmanship and exclusivity without needing visible logos

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Madras High Court addressed a cooling lip balm issue affecting schoolchildren's health amid concerns over its safety.

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Artists use creativity to drive social change by raising awareness and challenging norms through impactful art.

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Covid Fear: Gurugram Woman Locked Self, Son In House For 3 Years

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Due to extreme fear of contracting COVID-19, a woman locked herself and her minor son in their house in Gurugram's Chakkarpur for three years. The shocking matter came to light when the woman's husband Sujan Majhi, who is an engineer with a private company, approached the cops deployed at the Chakkarpur police post.

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Covid Fear: Gurugram Woman Locked Self, Son In House For 3 Years

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Need/Behavior: Some gamers become so immersed in multiplayer online games (MMORPGs) that they begin to identify with their game avatars. They exhibit behavior patterns like prioritizing in-game tasks over real-world obligations and forming social circles exclusively with in-game characters.

Demographics: Teens and young adults, predominantly male, globally.

Underlying Phenomenon: This behavior is linked to gamification of life and escape from real-world stress, where people use games to create alternative personas and find validation and satisfaction in gaming success.

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Need/Behavior: Some individuals spend so much time in virtual reality (VR) that they start losing connection with real-world interactions, preferring the virtual world where they can control the narrative and have heightened experiences.

Demographics: Young adults, tech-savvy individuals, gamers.

Underlying Phenomenon: This is related to virtual escapism and hyperreality—where individuals lose a sense of real-world relevance and prefer the control and immersive nature of VR.

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Anime Obsession Leading to Identity Shift

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Anime Obsession Leading to Identity Shift

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Demographics: Primarily teens and young adults, often in Japan and other anime-popular cultures.

Underlying Phenomenon: This is linked to escapism and schediaphilia (attraction to fictional characters). The lines between fiction and reality blur as they become emotionally invested in the fantasy world.

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Virtual reality applications are being used to treat mental health issues like anxiety and PTSD through immersive experiences. Users engage in controlled environments that provide calming visuals and interactions designed to reduce stress.

Need: Immersive therapy for psychological treatment.

Behavior: Individuals use VR tools at home or in therapy sessions.

Demography: Mental health patients, especially younger tech-friendly demographics.

Underlying Phenomenon: Rising trend of immersive, tech-based mental health treatments.

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What Is Virtual Reality Therapy?

Donna Davis, Ph.D., the director of the Oregon Reality Lab in Portland, Oregon, and an expert in virtual reality therapy (VRT), explains that VRT is used in a computer-generated or 3-D environment. She explains that VRT is completely different from teletherapy. While teletherapy is talk therapy performed virtually (such as over Zoom), VRT revolves around the use of a virtual world, such as a computer game or headset. It's also important to note that a licensed therapist must be involved for it to be considered therapy. Apps or YouTube videos that are meant for relaxation or to enhance meditation are not technically VRT since a therapist is not involved.

There is a specific type of VRT called virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET), which immerses someone in a 3-D environment that feels extremely real. Often, but not always, this is done using a headset. One example of this type of therapy is that if someone is afraid of heights, the 3-D environment may depict a glass elevator, and can be used to help them conquer their fear. VRET is also used to help individuals with other types of phobias, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and victims of violence.

But VRT is not always immersive to this level. Dr. Davis says that another form of VRT is talking to a therapist under the guise of an avatar in a computer-generated environment. For example, Dr. Davis has worked with a virtual reality support group for people with Parkinson's disease on the online platform Second Life, in which users can create a 3-D character in an alternate universe. The group has been "meeting" regularly for over 10 years. "People in the group create an avatar and they feel more comfortable opening up while their true physical identity is not revealed," she says.

Since VRT is still new, there are not as many therapists trained in using it as there are for more common forms of therapy. Because of this, it can be hard to access. Dr. Davis's advice is to do a Google search for clinical therapists in your area and see if the providers have VRT or VRET training. Virtual Reality International is another helpful resource with a database of VRT therapists.

How Successful Is Virtual Reality Therapy?

Lucy Dunning, a licensed professional counselor in Marietta, Georgia, who uses VRET in her counseling practice, says because the concept is relatively new, the data is still emerging in terms of how successful it is long-term. But early research points to promising results. "It has especially been shown to be successful for people with PTSD, anxiety and chronic pain," she says.

Virtual reality therapy in the form of VRET has a reported success rate of between 66% and 90% for those with PTSD when used to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), according to 2022 research in JMIR Serious Games. It has also been shown to significantly help with pain relief in place of medications. In one study in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, burn victims were transported to a snowy world, interacting with snowmen and throwing snowballs. This reduced their physical pain between 35% and 50%. Scientific studies have also shown success for overcoming fear of spiders and positive results for treatment for people with eating disorders.

Most existing research on VRT focuses on VRET; there is less known about how successful therapy using avatars in a virtual world is. One scientific article in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that using CBT in a virtual reality setting is an effective way to treat people experiencing depression, who may be reluctant to seek traditional therapy. Another in JMIR Mental Health highlights that VRT could be used as an alternative form of treatment to in-person therapy for people with social anxiety.

What Are the Benefits of Virtual Reality Therapy?

Though it isn't quite mainstream yet, VRT is showing promise as a treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions. It also may be a way of offering therapy to people who might not otherwise give it a try.

"Virtual reality therapy can help someone feel safe when they might not otherwise," says Dunning. Plus, a patient may like the fact that a virtual reality headset can stimulate a scary environment that can help them overcome a specific fear, but if it becomes overwhelming, they can simply take the headset off.

Dunning says that VRET can even be done at home with certain apps and platforms, a benefit it has in common with teletherapy. This means that similar to teletherapy, VRT and VRET can be especially beneficial for people with physical disabilities who have trouble getting to appointments. One VRET platform that can be used at home is oVRcome. This app can be used by kids or adults to treat phobias or social anxiety, although it should be noted that a headset is required.

Does Virtual Reality Therapy Have Risks?

There are many positive aspects about virtual reality therapy, but there are also drawbacks. While the virtual aspect could make it more accessible, if using it at home, it does require a computer or smart device and a strong Internet connection, which may not be widely available for some people in underserved communities. Other individuals who are not tech-savvy may find it difficult to use VRT and because VRT is still relatively new, it can be difficult to find a provider who is trained in it.

As with any type of therapy, Dr. Davis says that the therapist is a crucial part of how successful the treatment may be. Particularly with VRET involving realistic situations, simulations that feel too vivid could potentially be retraumatizing for someone to experience when they aren't being guided by a well-trained therapist.

Another consideration is that the therapist may not be able to reach the individual should a problem arise. "If the therapist is on the other side of the country or the world, or if the person they are counseling is there under the veil of anonymity, this raises very serious ethical questions and problems," she says. "With [any type of] therapy, it's important to ensure that the patient is safe. Anonymity can be a real problem." As with many emerging technologies, there will likely also be ethical considerations to keep in mind as this treatment becomes more widely available, too.

The Future of Virtual Reality Therapy

Dr. Davis and Dunning are excited by the horizon for VRT. "The future is going to be remarkable as the technologies get better, cheaper and more accessible," says Dr. Davis. Dunning agrees, believing it will become more widely used as more VRT platforms become available.

If you experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain or want help overcoming a phobia and are drawn to tech and creativity, there's a good chance that VRT may work for you.

It's important to explore VRT with a provider who is specifically trained in this field. "Take time to look at what clinical offices are in your city and if the providers have VRT training," says Dr. Davis. Before committing, find out who is hosting the sessions. Unlike those who may be attending therapy, the therapist's identity should not be anonymous so that you are able to research them and know that they are well-trained and able to truly help you.

The cost of VRT varies depending on the provider, the type of health insurance someone has and if they need to purchase any equipment (such as a headset) to use at home. Some VRT sessions are more expensive than other forms of therapy once you factor in the price of the equipment, according to the mental health non-profit Panic Anxiety Community Support. Fortunately, the cost of VRT software is decreasing and this type of therapy is becoming increasingly affordable.

Therapy in a virtual reality is no longer a futuristic concept; it's happening now. Because VRT is still new, there is no data available on how many people are currently using it, but as more clinicians become trained in the field and the more it's studied, the more access will grow. "There is extraordinary opportunity out there for growth and learning," says Dr. Davis.

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Need: Physical and emotional healing through non-invasive technology.

Behavior: People visit wellness centers using such technologies to improve energy levels.

Demography: Wellness enthusiasts, adults in the U.S. and Europe.

Underlying Phenomenon: Growing acceptance of energy healing technologies.

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Platforms like Calm, Headspace, and others promote mental wellness through guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness tools. These apps provide personalized emotional health management, targeting individuals coping with stress, anxiety, and tech-induced fatigue.

Need: Accessible, flexible mental health solutions.

Behavior: Users incorporate these apps into their daily routine for emotional relief.

Demography: Tech-savvy adults aged 18-50.

Underlying Phenomenon: Growth of e-mental health tools due to increasing mental health awareness.

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Need: Physical touch and emotional comfort in a safe, non-romantic environment.

Behavior: Renting professional cuddlers to provide non-sexual physical affection.

Demography: Mostly urban adults dealing with stress, isolation, and touch deprivation.

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Details: In South Korea, honjok or "the art of doing nothing" has gained popularity. People gather to simply do nothing together, providing a collective yet solitary experience.

Need: Mental health relief from overwhelming societal pressures.

Behavior: Seeking group solitude as a form of escape from the pressures of social interactions and productivity.

Demography: South Korean millennials and Gen Z struggling with high-pressure lifestyles.

Underlying Phenomenon: Burnout culture and the rise of anti-social social activities.

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Need: Encouraging fitness while reducing feelings of loneliness or anxiety during walks.

Behavior: Seeking companionship for casual, safe walks without formal friendships.

Demography: Primarily young professionals and elderly individuals in urban environments.

Underlying Phenomenon: Urban isolation and the desire for shared experiences in low-pressure settings.

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Need: Combating loneliness and isolation.

Behavior: Renting companionship for non-judgmental presence, human connection without expectations.

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Phenomenon: Part of the gig economy's flexibility and freedom, but also its unpredictability, which motivates such extreme work patterns.

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Increased dialogue around early retirement

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Demography: Global

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Interesting Element: The persistence of old-world beliefs in a highly logical and data-driven industry

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Homemade Dairy Products (Butter, Cheese, Ghee)

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Trend Example: Homemade butter and cheese-making kits gaining popularity due to a push for chemical-free dairy products.

Need: Pure, preservative-free dairy options.

Behavior: People are seeking ways to control what goes into their dairy products.

Demographics: Families, particularly in suburban areas, and individuals keen on traditional cooking.

Underlying Phenomenon: Disillusionment with mass-produced dairy and the return to homemade traditions.

Interesting Element: Online communities sharing recipes, tips, and success stories, fostering a shared passion for dairy.