Young Indians are sparking a dating revolution in India, challenging traditions and embracing diverse connections. From focusing on the journey rather than the destination to opting for budget-friendly experiences, Gen Z is redefining romance in a digitally driven landscape.
Pallavi Barnwal is a sexuality educator and intimacy coach. She has counselled thousands of couples and singles, helping them understand, navigate, and solve challenges in their intimate life. She runs a range of online programs under her flagship brand, 'GetIntimacy,' to help clients increase intimacy, sexual satisfaction, passion, and pleasure.
Radhika Mohta is a matchmaker and relationship coach. She enables marriage-minded singles to find their life partner and helps brands understand dating, love and relationships, social health, and addressing loneliness. She has collaborated with dating apps, matchmakers, singles event organisers, and communities, and interacts with singles in the 25-40 age range. Radhika talks about this in relation to consumer behaviour through her newsletter, Elevate, a self-paced video programme, thoughtfully curated events for single folks, and personalised plans.
Dhvani Solani is an independent writer, editor, and brand strategist who keeps one eye on the cultural developments and changing behaviours unfolding in India and another eye on her puppy. Her essays, profiles, and trend forecasts have appeared in VICE, GQ, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar, and Hindustan Times. She is the co-author of Run! (Hachette India) and helps develop branding, identity, and strategy for clients in the fashion, interiors, F&B, and lifestyle spaces.
