Elders in joint families are increasingly hesitant to arrange marriages for their sons, haunted by the fear of daughters-in-law. Meanwhile, working professionals prefer staying single, opting for live-in relationships, free from marital bonds, regardless of the consequences. If a marriage lasts seven years, it is now considered successful, a far cry from the traditional ‘seven lifetimes’ commitment. 

Urban highways reduce the number of social connections between people living on either side of the road by an average of up to 16 per cent, finds a new study.

Volunteering eases the transition from employment to retirement, according to research from the University of Cologne.

People over the age of 50 in the USA are more likely to be depressed when using social media, especially at times of isolation and crisis, according to research from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

The recent tragic news of husbands committing suicide has shaken the dormant Indian society. Wives are being blamed for their demands or mental stress, leading many husbands to see suicide as the only way out. Every day, ten suicides are reported due to marital issues.

Women becoming the breadwinner of the family can result in a higher likelihood of mental health issues for both husbands and wives, research from Durham University Business School reveals.