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Valentine's Week: Promise Day, But Make It About You: The ‘Non-Negotiable’ Boundaries You Owe Yourself

Forget the diamond ring and the "forever" texts - this February 11, the most critical vow is the one you make to the person in the mirror. It is that time of year again. The supermarket aisles are aggressively pink, the chocolate prices have mysteriously spiked, and my inbox is full of "Gift Ideas for Him/Her/Them." We are deep in the trenches of Valentine's Week. Tuesday is Promise Day. Traditionally, this is when couples look deep into each other’s eyes and promise the moon, the stars, and to maybe - just maybe - stop leaving wet towels on the bed. But in 2026, I think we need a rebrand. I have spent the last two decades writing about relationships, and if there is one pattern I see repeatedly, it is self-abandonment. We are so busy promising to be better partners, better employees, and better friends that we forget to make ...

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Valentine's Week: Propose Day - The 'Low-Stakes' Proposal: How to Ask Your Bestie Out (Without Ruining the Friendship)
Valentine's Week: Propose Day - The 'Low-Stakes' Proposal: How to Ask Your Bestie Out (Without Ruining the Friendship)
Because the only thing scarier than rejection is making things "weird" for the next ten years. There is a very specific type of panic that sets in...
Valentine's Week: Why 'Potted' is the New Red: The 2026 Trend Killing the Bouquet Business
Valentine's Week: Why 'Potted' is the New Red: The 2026 Trend Killing the Bouquet Business
This year, romance isn't about how many stems you can cram into a vase - it’s about giving a gift that actually survives past Tuesday. I was standi...
Valentine's Week: Rose Day - Don't Pay ₹50 for a Stem: The Pune/Delhi Street Smart Guide to Buying Roses on Feb 7
Valentine's Week: Rose Day - Don't Pay ₹50 for a Stem: The Pune/Delhi Street Smart Guide to Buying Roses on Feb 7
Love is priceless, but let's be honest, flowers definitely have a price tag - here is how to beat the "Valentine’s Tax" without looking cheap. It s...
Valentine's Week: POV - You're Single on Rose Day. Here’s the 'Self-Love' Bouquet You Actually Need
Valentine's Week: POV - You're Single on Rose Day. Here’s the 'Self-Love' Bouquet You Actually Need
Forget waiting for a delivery guy who might not show up - bypass the middleman and curate a vase that actually matches your living room aesthetic....
Science & Space Roundup: Top News of the Day (Feb 6)
Science & Space Roundup: Top News of the Day (Feb 6)
Here are today’s most important updates from the realm of Science and Space. Earth’s Magnetic Field Acts Strange Under Northern Australia, New Stud...
Birthday Spotlight: From Failed Army Aspirant to ‘Paatal Lok’ King - How Jaideep Ahlawat Rewrote His Destiny
Birthday Spotlight: From Failed Army Aspirant to ‘Paatal Lok’ King - How Jaideep Ahlawat Rewrote His Destiny
He wanted to serve the nation with a gun, but fate handed him a script instead. Here is how a few failed interviews in Allahabad gave Indian cinema on...
Birthday Spotlight: 6 Times Jaideep Ahlawat Transformed So Hard We Forgot It Was Him
Birthday Spotlight: 6 Times Jaideep Ahlawat Transformed So Hard We Forgot It Was Him
He steals the scene, then he steals your peace of mind - usually without saying a word. Here is why the man with a thousand faces is the most dangerou...
Union Budget 2026-27 : Creative Capital - Why the Budget is Betting Big on AVGC and the "Orange Economy”
Union Budget 2026-27 : Creative Capital - Why the Budget is Betting Big on AVGC and the "Orange Economy”
The Finance Minister just realized that Pikachu makes more money than some steel plants - here is why India is finally cashing in on its imagination....
Union Budget 2026-27 : Creative Capital - Why the Budget is Betting Big on AVGC and the "Orange Economy”
Union Budget 2026-27 : Creative Capital - Why the Budget is Betting Big on AVGC and the "Orange Economy”
The Finance Minister just realized that Pikachu makes more money than some steel plants - here is why India is finally cashing in on its imagination....
Union Budget 2026-27 : Baggage Claim - The Duty-Free Limit Hike You Missed
Union Budget 2026-27 : Baggage Claim - The Duty-Free Limit Hike You Missed
The Green Channel just got a little wider, and honestly, it’s about time your guilt trip got a little shorter. You know that walk. I am talking abo...
Union Budget 2026-27 : Mumbai to Pune in 48 Minutes? The "Southern Diamond" High-Speed Rail Plan
Union Budget 2026-27 : Mumbai to Pune in 48 Minutes? The "Southern Diamond" High-Speed Rail Plan
The Lonavala ghats are beautiful, but let’s be real - nobody wants to spend three hours staring at them when they could be home in time for dinner....
Union Budget 2026-27 : Bharat-VISTAAR - The "GPT" for Indian Farmers
Union Budget 2026-27 : Bharat-VISTAAR - The "GPT" for Indian Farmers
Finally, a government circular that speaks Bhojpuri, understands pests, and doesn't require a trip to the Taluka office. If you have ever stood in...
Union Budget 2026-27 : ISM 2.0 - Why India is Pivoting from "Chip Assembly" to "Chip Design”
Union Budget 2026-27 : ISM 2.0 - Why India is Pivoting from "Chip Assembly" to "Chip Design”
We spent the last five years learning how to wrap the gift; now the Finance Minister wants us to actually build what’s inside the box. For a while...
Union Budget 2026-27: One District, One Hostel: The "Safe Housing" Push for Women in STEM
Union Budget 2026-27: One District, One Hostel: The "Safe Housing" Push for Women in STEM
The Finance Minister just handed a logistical lifeline to thousands of aspiring Marie Curies who have the grades but not the postcode. We often tal...
Union Budget 2026-27 : Biopharma SHAKTI - Can a ₹10,000 Crore Injection Turn India into a Drug Discovery Hub?
Union Budget 2026-27 : Biopharma SHAKTI - Can a ₹10,000 Crore Injection Turn India into a Drug Discovery Hub?
For decades, we’ve been the world’s favorite chemist - reliable, cheap, and always open. But with a new ₹10,000 crore bet, the Finance Minister wants...
On This Day (Feb 5, 1971): Apollo 14 Landed on the Moon - 5 Myths People Still Get Wrong About Moon Missions
On This Day (Feb 5, 1971): Apollo 14 Landed on the Moon - 5 Myths People Still Get Wrong About Moon Missions
Fifty-five years ago today, Alan Shepard turned the Moon into the world’s most exclusive country club. But while the golf shot was real, the conspirac...
On This Day (Feb 5, 1971): Apollo 14 Landed on the Moon - 5 Myths People Still Get Wrong About Moon Missions
On This Day (Feb 5, 1971): Apollo 14 Landed on the Moon - 5 Myths People Still Get Wrong About Moon Missions
Fifty-five years ago today, Alan Shepard turned the Moon into the world’s most exclusive country club. But while the golf shot was real, the conspirac...
Birthday Rewind: Urmila x Ram Gopal Varma - The Dark, Edgy Duo That Changed 90s Bollywood
Birthday Rewind: Urmila x Ram Gopal Varma - The Dark, Edgy Duo That Changed 90s Bollywood
Before "content" was king, this duo was giving us nightmares and daydreams wrapped in one chaotic, stylish package. On her birthday, let's unpack the...