The top rung of India’s social hierarchy today is occupied by those who hold cultural and social capital – not necessarily the rich. In order to meet each other, the members of this new-found class are reaching out to matchmaking social networks that are reserved exclusively for them.

When it comes to splashing their cash, nothing does it for India’s Gen Y like fashion. The rise of global brands is fuelling fanaticism for labels like Zara and Forever 21. But what’s behind the spending spree – heady consumerism pure and simple, or a new brand of self-expression?

Nearly 70% of Indian marriages are arranged by relatives, but matchmaking has gone online – where the profiles of potential partners can be pored over in detail. Perfiniti assesses the compatibility of potential couples. But will it prove popular with Indians looking for love?

Tech can’t change the way we love (yet), but it has changed the way we date. Globally, 91 million people use dating apps, with Tinder boasting 50 million users. But swiping has become boring. So what’s filling the gaps in the market? And how do people want to find love in 2015 and beyond?