mental wellness

04 Aug

Inside India’s Growing Obsession With Night Walks: More Than Just a Stroll

nishuthapar10 CommentsLifestylelifestyle trend, mental wellness, night walking, personal space, urban India

National Times Bureau - When the sun sets and traffic thins, a different kind of life stirs on India’s streets. From quiet colonies to city lakesides, more and more people are stepping out for nightly walks not just for fitness, but to find peace, clarity, or even a hint of rebellion against the chaos of daytime.Unlike structured morning jogs, these late-night strolls are rarely about calories burned or steps tracked. They’re unscheduled, unfiltered, and deeply personal. Some people listen to lo-fi music, others call a friend they’ve been missing. Many simply walk in silence, letting the cool air slow their…

31 Jul

The Rise of Solo Dates: Why Spending Time Alone Is Becoming the New Self-Care Trend

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsLifestyleintentional solitude, Lifestyle, mental wellness, self-care trend, solo date

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: Cafes with a single book propped open across the table. Cinema halls where people settle in without a companion. Parks dotted with individuals sipping coffee alone, earphones in, phone down. The idea of going on a "solo date" is no longer a quiet rebellion it’s now a conscious lifestyle choice.Once seen as awkward or even lonely, doing things alone is being rebranded as empowering. More people, especially in urban spaces, are carving out time to take themselves out—be it to a new restaurant, a weekend art show, or just a walk with their favorite…