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Dec 21, 2025Enough of main character energy; 2025 was the year of main character burnout
After years of performing ambition, perfection, and purpose, millennials and Gen Z are opting out, and are choosing ease, anonymity, and the freedom of not always being relevant.
By Sagarika Choudhary- Dec 21, 2025
The office romance has evolved—and it looks a lot like wholesome work friendships
In an era of blurred boundaries and emotional fatigue, work friendships have become the most sustaining relationships of modern professional life.
By Sagarika Choudhary - Dec 20, 2025
How to survive the office Christmas party, from what to talk about to what to wear
Expert tips for professional revelling, from selecting a superlative outfit to finding the perfect bon mot… and making a graceful exit at the end.
By Brooke Theis - Dec 20, 2025
A look at the 'guilt gene' and why we struggle to choose ourselves
The idea that resting is a privilege is one that’s deeply ingrained. But if we can’t pour from an empty cup, why does the concept of carving out time for ourselves seem indulgent rather than necessary?
By Shreya Shah - Dec 17, 2025
The Indian labels running 2025’s cultural agenda
India’s finest homegrown names across food, fashion, beauty, and beyond.
By Santya Ahuja - Dec 17, 2025
Homebound's Oscar shortlist underscores a growing appetite for nuance in Indian cinema
As Homebound earns Oscar recognition, the world is finally embracing India’s softer, character-driven stories; and Indian audiences are, too.
By Sagarika Choudhary - Dec 16, 2025
How to transform your home with clever use of colour
Expert tips from Lick’s director of interior design Tash Bradley.
By Frances Hedges - Dec 16, 2025
The rise of 'career minimalism' and how it rewrites the 9-5 hustle lore
How young employees are reframing the 9–5 as a financial springboard and not their entire identity.
By Sagarika Choudhary
