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New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad is undateable
I was introduced to dating apps in 2017, and my first choice for a place was Heart Cup Coffee Jubilee Hills. Things have gone topsy-turvy like any relationship, and here I am in 2025 asking someone out on a date. And which place did I choose? Heart Cup Coffee Jubilee Hills. Why? There was a comedy club there, and I was a regular. Is it a lucky venue? No. The club shut down, and every relationship that blossomed in that venue ended. It's not lucky for me, but it's consistent. Have I not grown as a person? Have I not been to other places? All false. The reason for my uncanny repetition is that Hyderabad is a difficult place to take a date. Even hanging out with a woman is totally limited to cafés or malls. All other places are just landmines when you're with a woman. Let's say I plan the best possible date my brain can imagine. And my brain mostly binge-watches TV series. In those shows, the date-asker usually takes their date to a place of natural beauty, like a lake or beach. The closest beach to Hyderabad is 400 km away in Chirala. The only kind of dates you go there for are cyclone dates — in case you want to storm out of the relationship. Yeah, a long drive is another option. But where do I drive to? Most people go around the ORR and take a meal break at the airport. Driving is a job. Four limbs and part of your brain are constantly involved. Sure, I can slow it down... only to make the girl wonder, 'What a slow driver. Maybe he isn't as cool as his Tinder bio says'. And if you drive fast, you might just die trying to impress her by overspeeding your Alto on a 120 kmph lane. After all that focus on the drive and the woman, you finally reach the airport and see the sign that says 'Departure' — and instead of a directional sign, what if she thinks it's a direction from above?
Irish Examiner
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Wedding of the Week: Cork couple head 'over the rainbow' for Kerry castle celebration
Considering this bride has herself joined many couples' hands in matrimony, the ceremony was always going to be important Cork couple Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Alison, a celebrant and solemniser with Bespoke Words and Alan, a primary school teacher, exchanged vows in Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Co Kerry, which is where the reception also took place. Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan 'I live and breathe weddings, and because I'm a celebrant myself, the ceremony was such an important part of the day,' says Alison, from Ballinlough. She and Alan, from Parklands, were wed by Linda Foley (@lindafoleycelebrant on Instagram). Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan "Linda was absolutely incredible and our ceremony was phenomenal," says Alison." Alan and I wrote our own vows. We kept them secret from one another, so it was so lovely to hear them. "One standout moment in the ceremony was our hand-tying ritual — this is a reimagining of a Celtic tradition. We had some friends and family come up one by one to place a length of ribbon over our hands. We also used a tie that belonged to Alan's late dad.' Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan Singer Lily MacMonagle (@lily_m_music on Instagram) and violinist Rebecca McCarthy Kent (@rebeccal08 on Instagram) performed during the ceremony. 'Lily sang 'Blue Moon' in honour of Alan's dad as we lit the remembrance candle.' Photographer Seán Lordan of Studio Lordan captured the occasion on camera, as did videographer Tom Halpin (@whitephoenixweddingfillms on Instagram). Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan 'The weather co-operated with us — we even got a rainbow!' adds the bride. 'My two older sisters were my bridesmaids, along with my best friend, and my niece was my flower girl. Alan had four groomsmen made up of his good friends from school, college and the GAA club.' The bride and groom's paths first crossed a decade ago. 'We connected on Tinder in 2015 and met first in The Bowery,' says Alison. Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan A romantic break in Paris seven years later set the scene for their engagement. 'Alan proposed with a beautiful vintage emerald promise ring from Caragh Jewellers in Killarney, one that I had admired passing by about six months previously. That December, we were in town to sign our contracts for our house when I spotted a stunner of a ring in Diana O'Mahony Jewellers on Winthrop Street, which is my forever ring. I wore both my emerald and my diamond on the wedding day.' Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan "Colour, fun and relaxed vibes" were the event's theme, says Alison. 'I am totally horizontal and really wanted a chilled atmosphere for everyone. We went with bright pink, orange and yellow as our palette. We also leaned into Alan's family name, Bell, and named our tables with 'bell' connotations like Bell's Field, 'belle of the ball', and Bellinis. I did a lot of DIY to bring my vision to life.' Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan The New Brass Kings (@thenewbrasskings on Instagram) filled the dance floor. 'Our first dance song was 'Pencil Full of Lead' by Paulo Nutini,' says Alison. The bride looked super-elegant in a Fara Sposa gown, which she sourced in Amore in Youghal. 'The outermost layer of the skirt and the sleeves are polka dots, which I was weak for,' she says. Alan's tux was from Tom Murphy's, Patrick Street. Alison Driscoll and Alan Bell. Pictures: Studio Lordan Makeup artist Siobhan Murphy (@ on Instagram) and hairstylist AnneMarie Fitzgerald of @TietheKnotBridalHair 'kept everything ticking along nicely', adds Alison. Alison also hired a content creator, Lucy (and_somethingblu). 'I obviously knew what it entailed, but — oh, my God — the content she has captured is insane.' Maura Sheehy of Maura's Cottage Flowers created the floral arrangements for bride Alison Driscoll. Pictures: Studio Lordan Maura Sheehy (@maurascottageflowers) created the floral décor. The cake was from Ruairi's Kitchen. The newlyweds, who live in Ballinlough, honeymooned in Portugal. If you would like your wedding featured in Weekend email
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sam Thompson 'back on celeb dating app' hours after split from Love Island star
Sam Thompson is reportedly looking for love again on swish celebrity dating site, Raya, after the Mirror revealed he and Love Island's Samie Elishi had cooled their romance Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, is back on celebrity dating app, Raya, just hours after his split with Samie Elishi. The Mirror reported that Sam, 32, and Love Island star, Samie, 25, have called it quits despite being papped locking lips in the street a few weeks ago, with a source telling us: "They both have busy lives, it just didn't work out." Since his split with Samie - and shock separation from ex-girlfriend, Zara McDermott, in December – Sam is now said to be looking for love after taking to 'Tinder for the illuminati', Raya, to connect with a whole host of famous faces, who have been granted access to the exclusive dating site. Sharing screenshots of Sam, reportedly taken from Raya, in which the reality star can be seen larking around with best pal, Pete Wicks in photos which display his name, age and occupation - listed as: 'Presenter/podcaster' - the Mail reports his profile on the site is active. Sam was said to have last been seen on the app, which has been described as 'Tinder for the illuminati' because of its celebrity clients, in March, in the wake of his split from Love Islander, Zara. Meanwhile, Zara has now moved on with One Direction star, Louis Tomlinson, which is said to have left Sam, 'blindsided'. However, after they split, he got back out there and started dating Samie, who he had met during an episode of Love Island's Aftersun. Last month, the pair were spotted in an intimate embrace outside the birthday party of Olivia Attwood, held at Mayfair's Bacchanalia. Cupping Samie's face in his hands, Sam seemed oblivious to onlookers as his fans got quietly excited that a new romance was on the cards. Samie seemed positive about the relationship as she discussed her exes on the Chloe Mediumship podcast. Revealing she had a "gut feeling" in the past about things that 'weren't mean to be', she said she was currently feeling good about her relationship, saying: "There's been no bad stuff at the minute so yeah I suppose it is all positive right now. It's early days." Meanwhile, Sam discussed being single on his podcast with co-host Pete. He said on Staying Relevant that he felt like he was "ready to get out there", explaining: "I feel like I'm at a stage now where I feel confident enough that I can start approaching females." He added: "I feel good, things are really really nice at the moment. And I feel like I'm happy. There's no more brave faces', causing Pete to proudly declare: 'Sam's ready to date!'." However, it looks like Sam is back on the market and will soon be swiping up a storm as he hops back on Raya, looking for love again.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Music is the new love language for Gen Z: Expert shares how it reveals compatibility
Music is the new love language for Gen Z, with playlists and favourite tracks acting as subtle signs of emotional compatibility. Music helps circumvent the challenge of putting feelings into words. As per Tinder's data, music ranks among the top five interests for Indian Gen Z users, with 54 percent saying a shared taste makes someone more attractive and 35 percent using it to understand personality and compatibility. In a world where feelings are either unsaid or filtered, music taste gives an inside glimpse into these feelings. Music is also one of the key indicators of compatibility.(Shutterstock) Dr Chandni Tugnait, Tinder's relationship expert in India, shared with HT Lifestyle the growing importance of music in today's dating culture and its role in understanding compatibility. Explaining the significance of music, she said, 'As a relationship expert, I see music as more than a mood; it's a mirror to emotional wiring. It's not about judging taste, it's about noticing what resonates.' ALSO READ: Casual to committed relationship: 3 smart tips to approach 'are we exclusive yet?' conversation without killing the vibe What does your music taste tell about you? Your playlist can be your personality as well. Songs, too, have personalities, shaped by the instruments, tempo, and tone they carry. Further elaborating on the different moods based on the music, Tinder's relationship expert shared, 'Music offers a window into someone's inner world. People who vibe with high-energy anthems often seek bold, fast-paced sparks in love, while soft ballads might point to a desire for emotional safety and introspection. Even genre preferences reveal subtle cues, electronic lovers crave spontaneity, while singer-songwriter fans tend to lean into emotional depth.' Can music be used for a compatibility check? Music helps couples to bond with each other. (Shutterstock) Everyone has a playlist, and among younger generations, they are quick to swap them as a way to gauge each other. Tinder's relationship expert called playlists a 'self-authored mood board'. Dr Chandni said,'Your playlist is a self-authored mood board. It shows not only how you feel, but how you want to be seen. When your playlist feels understood, you feel understood. It creates instant rapport.' Moreover, a playlist can also be made together, co-curating songs. It is a kind of intimate way of expressing emotions without the pressure of words. Dr Chandni added, "For Gen Z, music acts as an emotional shorthand; it's often where people say what they can't articulate: what they long for, what they fear, and what they hope to attract. So when two people co-curate a playlist, they're not just sharing songs, they're quietly mapping emotional range, resonance, and connection.' When music fails the vibe-check test, what to do? But not all the time will both of you groove to the same beats. Sometimes, the reality can be jarring, and understandably so, because everyone has different tastes. Dr Chandni explained what happens when partners have polar opposite music preferences, and when it can actually become a problem. She explained, 'For Gen Z, music is emotional language, clashing tastes aren't a dealbreaker, rather they're more like a dial-in. Shared music taste doesn't guarantee compatibility, but it can fast-track emotional safety; when your playlist feels understood, you feel understood. Compatibility isn't about liking the same artist; it's about being emotionally fluent in each other's rhythms. The real deal breaker is when someone belittles the emotional world your music represents.'
NZ Herald
a day ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Airline ‘matchmaker' service created for sustainable aviation fuel
A type of Tinder for airlines should address the hot, sometimes fraught topic of sustainable jet fuel. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) said its new sustainable aviation fuel matchmaker platform would match requests for fuel with offers. Kiri Hannifin, Air New Zealand's chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer,
