With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the Indian dating and friendship app, QuackQuack, ran a poll among 15,000 users from tier 1 and tier 2 cities, both GenZ and Millennials, on how they prefer to celebrate their Valentine's Day. The study throws light on the V-day trends and how the day of love impacts the online dating industry. The survey participants range between 18 to 32 and comprise primarily students and working professionals.

QuackQuack's Founder and CEO, Ravi Mittal, commented, "Every year, we see a spike in the number of users during this time of the year. And this is also the time when people look beyond romance. Among the 22 million users, almost 33 per cent of the users seek friendship on the app. There's also an 8 per cent increase in virtual dates on the day of love."

Budget dates

A recent study shows that 47 per cent of daters prefer to have a budget-friendly Valentine's Day date over fancy dining and exchanging expensive presents. Daters below 23, essentially the Gen-Z daters from tier 1 and 2 cities, disclosed having a pact with their date to exchange meaningful yet practical gifts, and most of them have a set budget. It makes sure that no one has to burn a hole in their pockets to enjoy the day of love and makes it easier for the young daters who are just starting their careers.

The busiest times

It says the weekend before Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for them. They see most traffic the day before, with singles trying to land a quick date for V-Day. According to their data, the surge is more from tier 1 cities since people from tier 2 cities flock to the metros for jobs and higher studies. 35 per cent of dates are arranged the night before V-Day than any other day.

Where's my soulmate?

22 per cent of women from tier 1 and 2 cities mentioned joining the app to find a date because they felt lonely. The app's data shows there is almost a 13 per cent spike in the number of people joining the app on Valentine's Day compared to other days of the month. Upon surveying the participants, it was understood that singles join dating apps during this time of the year out of the urgency to find a soulmate, especially on the day of love.

Communicating

37 per cent of the survey participants between 25 and 30, primarily working professionals in 9 to 5 jobs, mentioned beating their loneliness by participating in communicating. It's the trend where daters use the app to find new friends and connections beyond romantic relationships. It noticed almost 33 per cent of its users seeking genuine companions during this time of the year.

Rebounds

11 per cent of male daters over 25 and 18 per cent below 23 years from tier 1 and 2 cities disclosed rounding back to their old matches on this day. More than 15 per cent of women over 28 revealed rebounding with their ex on the day of love.

Self-Love

Self-care and me-time are on the top of the Gen-Z single daters' list of ideal ways to spend V-Day without falling off the wagon. 28 per cent of the survey participants between 18 and 23 mentioned having a fun night planned with friends. 12 per cent of women daters from tier 1 and 2 cities are planning Galentine's day instead of wallowing in self-pity.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the Indian dating and friendship app, QuackQuack, ran a poll among 15,000 users from tier 1 and tier 2 cities, both GenZ and Millennials, on how they prefer to celebrate their Valentine's Day.

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, the Indian dating and friendship app, QuackQuack, ran a poll among 15,000 users from tier 1 and tier 2 cities, both GenZ and Millennials, on how they prefer to celebrate their Valentine's Day. The study throws light on the V-day trends and how the day of love impacts the online dating industry. The survey participants range between 18 to 32 and comprise primarily students and working professionals. QuackQuack's Founder and CEO, Ravi Mittal, commented, "Every year, we see a spike in the number of users during this time of the year. And this is also the time when people look beyond romance. Among the 22 million users, almost 33 per cent of the users seek friendship on the app. There's also an 8 per cent increase in virtual dates on the day of love." Budget dates A recent study shows that 47 per cent of daters prefer to have a budget-friendly Valentine's Day date over fancy dining and exchanging expensive presents. Daters below 23, essentially the Gen-Z daters from tier 1 and 2 cities, disclosed having a pact with their date to exchange meaningful yet practical gifts, and most of them have a set budget. It makes sure that no one has to burn a hole in their pockets to enjoy the day of love and makes it easier for the young daters who are just starting their careers. The busiest times It says the weekend before Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for them. They see most traffic the day before, with singles trying to land a quick date for V-Day. According to their data, the surge is more from tier 1 cities since people from tier 2 cities flock to the metros for jobs and higher studies. 35 per cent of dates are arranged the night before V-Day than any other day. Where's my soulmate? 22 per cent of women from tier 1 and 2 cities mentioned joining the app to find a date because they felt lonely. The app's data shows there is almost a 13 per cent spike in the number of people joining the app on Valentine's Day compared to other days of the month. Upon surveying the participants, it was understood that singles join dating apps during this time of the year out of the urgency to find a soulmate, especially on the day of love. Communicating 37 per cent of the survey participants between 25 and 30, primarily working professionals in 9 to 5 jobs, mentioned beating their loneliness by participating in communicating. It's the trend where daters use the app to find new friends and connections beyond romantic relationships. It noticed almost 33 per cent of its users seeking genuine companions during this time of the year. Rebounds 11 per cent of male daters over 25 and 18 per cent below 23 years from tier 1 and 2 cities disclosed rounding back to their old matches on this day. More than 15 per cent of women over 28 revealed rebounding with their ex on the day of love. Self-Love Self-care and me-time are on the top of the Gen-Z single daters' list of ideal ways to spend V-Day without falling off the wagon. 28 per cent of the survey participants between 18 and 23 mentioned having a fun night planned with friends. 12 per cent of women daters from tier 1 and 2 cities are planning Galentine's day instead of wallowing in self-pity.

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Valentine's Day 2023 wishes:&nbsp;Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th each year, dedicated to celebrating love and affection between partners. It's a time to show appreciation and affection to your loved ones, typically through gifts, cards, and gestures of love.

Traditionally, Valentine's Day is associated with romantic love, and people exchange gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and jewellery with their significant others. However, it can also be a day to celebrate love and appreciation for friends, family members, and pets.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards making Valentine's Day more inclusive and celebratory of all forms of love, including self-love and love for one's community. So, however, you choose to celebrate this day, the most important thing is to show love and kindness to those who matter to you.

<h2>What is the meaning of 143?</h2>

In the context of messaging or texting, "143" is often used as a shorthand or code for "I love you". The number 143 is derived from the number of letters in each word of the phrase "I love you", with "I" being one letter, "love" being four letters, and "you" is three letters. Therefore, 1-4-3 is used to represent the sentiment of "I love you". This code is often used to express love or affection in a more discreet way or in situations where openly expressing one's feelings may not be appropriate or comfortable.

<h2>Valentine's Day 2023: Share these emotional messages to your life partner, girlfriend-boyfriend, crush and friends</h2>

"Happy Valentine's Day to the one who holds the key to my heart. I am so grateful for your love and all the happiness you bring into my life."

"Roses are red, violets are blue, and you are the sunshine in my sky, Happy Valentine's Day to you!"

"I feel so lucky to have found the love of my life in you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

"On this special day, I just want to say that I love you more and more each day. Happy Valentine's Day, my darling."

"Happy Valentine's Day to the one who makes my heart skip a beat. I am so grateful for your love and everything you do for me."

"My love, you are the reason I wake up with a smile on my face each day. Happy Valentine's Day, I love you now and always."

"Happy Valentine's Day to the one who brings joy to my life. I am so lucky to have you by my side."

"Happy Valentine's Day to my partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. I am so grateful for you."

Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a day filled with love and joy.

To the love of my life, you make every day feel like Valentine's Day. Thank you for being mine.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I am so grateful to have a Valentine like you.

You make my heart skip a beat. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

I love you more than words can express. Happy Valentine's Day, sweetheart.

You are the missing piece that completes my puzzle. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

My heart beats for you, and only you. Happy Valentine's Day, my forever Valentine.

Your love is the best gift I could ever ask for. Happy Valentine's Day, my dearest.

You make me believe in love again. Happy Valentine's Day, my soulmate.

You are the reason I wake up with a smile on my face every morning. Happy Valentine's Day, my love

Happy Valentine's Day! You make my heart skip a beat.

Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm so lucky to be spending this day with you.

You are my sunshine on a cloudy day. Happy Valentine's Day!

I love you more than words can express. Happy Valentine's Day!

You are the missing piece to my puzzle. Happy Valentine's Day!

You make every day feel like Valentine's Day. I love you!

You are the peanut butter to my jelly. Happy Valentine's Day!

I am so grateful to have you in my life. Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to my partner in crime. I love you!

You complete me in every way. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with love, happiness, and romance.

May your heart be filled with joy and your day be filled with love. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a Valentine's Day that is as sweet as you are.

May your Valentine's Day be as special as you are to me.

Wishing you all the love and happiness that you deserve on this Valentine's Day.

I hope your Valentine's Day is filled with all the things that make you happy.

May your Valentine's Day be filled with hugs, kisses, and all the love you can handle.

Wishing you a Valentine's Day that is as wonderful as you are.

May your Valentine's Day be full of magic and love.

Wishing you a Valentine's Day that is filled with everything you want and need

Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with love, joy, and happiness!

May your Valentine's Day be as sweet and special as you are!

Sending you all my love and best wishes on this Valentine's Day!

May your Valentine's Day be filled with all the things that make you happy!

Wishing you a day filled with all the love and affection you deserve!

On this Valentine's Day, I hope your heart is filled with joy and your life is filled with love!

May your Valentine's Day be as wonderful as you are, and may you be surrounded by all the people who love and care for you!

Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day, filled with all the love and romance your heart desires!

Sending you lots of hugs and kisses on this special day. Happy Valentine's Day!

May your Valentine's Day be full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments!

<h2>Valentine's Day 2023: Here is some Valentine's Day wishes for 2023 that you can use to express your love and affection to your loved ones&nbsp;</h2>

"Wishing you a day filled with love, happiness, and all the things that bring a smile to your face. Happy Valentine's Day 2023!"

"On this special day, I want you to know that you are the light of my life and the love of my heart. Happy Valentine's Day 2023!"

"Happy Valentine's Day 2023 to the one who makes every day brighter and every moment sweeter. I love you now and always."

"Wishing you a day as sweet as you are. Happy Valentine's Day 2023, my love."

"I am so grateful for your love and all the joy you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day 2023, my heart belongs to you."

"Happy Valentine's Day 2023 to the person who makes my life complete. I love you more with each passing day."

"On this day of love, I want to remind you how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day 2023!"

"Happy Valentine's Day 2023 to the person who brightens my day with their smile and warms my heart with their love. I am so lucky to have you."

May your love continue to grow stronger and more beautiful with each passing day. Wishing you all the happiness in the world!

May your love be as boundless as the ocean and as enduring as the stars above. Happy wishes to you both!

Wishing you a love that fills your hearts with joy, your souls with warmth, and your lives with endless happiness. You two are meant to be together.

May your love be the kind that never fades, the kind that grows stronger with each passing day. You two are perfect for each other.

May the love you share bring you strength and courage to overcome any challenge that comes your way. You're a wonderful couple.

Wishing you both all the happiness and joy that true love can bring. You make such a wonderful team.

May your love be a source of inspiration and hope to those around you, showing them the power of true love. You two are a shining example.

May your love continue to bloom and blossom like a beautiful flower garden, bringing you peace, beauty, and happiness each day. You're so lucky to have each other.

Sending you warm wishes and blessings for a love that's as deep and meaningful as the ocean, and as strong and enduring as the mountains. You two were made for each other.

May your love story be as timeless and beautiful as the most romantic love stories of all time. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness.

I don't need a special day to express my love for you, but Valentine's Day gives me an excuse to remind you how much you mean to me. Happy Valentine's Day!

Roses are red, violets are blue, I just want to say that I love you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

Cupid must have known what he was doing when he brought us together. You're the love of my life, and I'm so grateful for you. Happy Valentine's Day.

I'm so lucky to have you in my life. You bring me so much joy and happiness, and I can't imagine my life without you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Today is a day to celebrate love, and there's no one I'd rather celebrate it with than you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

You make my heart skip a beat and my world a brighter place. I love you more than words can express. Happy Valentine's Day!

You are the sunshine in my life, the smile on my face, and the beat in my heart. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life.

My love for you grows stronger every day. Thank you for being my partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. Happy Valentine's Day.

I can't imagine my life without you, and I'm so grateful for your love, your support, and your kindness. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

You are the missing piece that completed my life's puzzle. I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with love and happiness. You deserve nothing but the best!

Roses are red, violets are blue, on this special day, I'm thinking of you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Sending you a little Valentine's Day message to let you know you're always on my mind and in my heart.

You make my heart skip a beat and my life feels complete. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life!

I'm grateful for every moment I get to spend with you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love.

You're the missing piece that completes my puzzle. Happy Valentine's Day, my forever Valentine!

Today and always, I'm grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day, my love!

On this special day, I just want to remind you how much I love and cherish you. Happy Valentine's Day, my one and only.

You're the sun in my sky, the wind in my sails, and the beating of my heart. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life.

Here's a little Valentine's Day reminder that I love you more and more each day. You are everything to me!

<h2>Valentine's Day 2023: Here are some quotes for Valentine's Day 2023 that you can use to express your love and affection to your loved ones</h2>

"Love is not just a feeling of happiness. It is a decision to love, to be patient, to be kind, and to sacrifice." – J.D. Stroube

"Where there is love, there is life." - Mahatma Gandhi

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." – Nicholas Sparks

"The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness." – William Saroyan

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." – Aristotle

"The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." – Morrie Schwartz

"Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could." – Barbara De Angelis

"Love is not just a word, it's an action and a choice. Love is what makes life worth living." – Unknown

"Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused." – Paulo Coelho

These quotes can be a great way to express your love and affection to your loved ones or to simply reflect on the power and beauty of love.

<h2>Valentine's Day 2023: Here is some Valentine's Day status updates that you can use to express your love and affection on social media</h2>

"Today and every day, I am grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

"Love is in the air and my heart is overflowing with gratitude for the one who holds the key to it. Happy Valentine's Day, my darling."

"I am so lucky to have found the person who makes my heart skip a beat. Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

"Happy Valentine's Day to the one who brings joy to my life and makes every day brighter. I love you now and always."

"Today and every day, I want to remind you how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

"Happy Valentine's Day to the person who makes my life complete and fills my heart with love. I am so grateful for you."

"Love is the greatest gift of all, and I am so thankful to have found it in you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love."

"Happy Valentine's Day to the person who brings a smile to my face and warms my heart with their love. I am so lucky to have you."

Love is in the air! Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Wishing a very Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life!

Roses are red, violets are blue, I am so grateful to have a wonderful partner like you!

Today is all about love, so let's celebrate the special bond we share. Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all the beautiful couples out there!

Love is a beautiful thing, and I am grateful to have you in my life. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with lots of love, hugs, and kisses!

Happy Valentine's Day to my one and only! You make my life complete.

Today is a reminder of how much I love and appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love!

Here's to a Valentine's Day filled with all the things that make our love so special. I love you more than words can say

Love is in the air! Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovebirds out there!

May this Valentine's Day bring you closer to the one you love and fill your heart with joy!

On this Valentine's Day, I'm grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life.

Happy Valentine's Day to the person who stole my heart and never gave it back!

Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm so lucky to be spending this Valentine's Day with you!

Love is not just a feeling, it's a choice we make every day. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wishing all the single people out there a happy Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day. You are loved!

May this Valentine's Day be a reminder that love is the most powerful force in the universe.

Happy Valentine's Day to the one who makes my heart skip a beat and my life feel complete.

On this Valentine's Day, let's celebrate love in all its forms - romantic love, familial love, and platonic love. Love is love!

"Every moment spent with you feels like a gift. I'm so lucky to have you in my life."

"You are the light of my life and the reason for my happiness. I love you more every day."

"Just wanted to let you know that you are on my mind and in my heart every moment of every day. I love you more than words can say."

"Being with you is like being in a fairytale. You make every day feel magical and special."

"You are the missing piece to my puzzle. With you, everything just falls into place."

"I feel so blessed to have you in my life. You are my rock, my support, and my everything."

"You make my heart sing and my soul soar. I never knew love could be this wonderful until I met you."

"I can't imagine my life without you. You complete me in every way, and I'm forever grateful for your love."

"Your love gives me the strength to face every challenge and the courage to follow my dreams. I'm so thankful for you."

"I love you more and more with each passing day. You are the love of my life, and I'm so grateful for every moment we share together."

Remember, the most important thing is to express your love and appreciation in a way that feels authentic and genuine to you. Whether it's through words, gestures, or gifts, the goal is to show your loved ones how much they mean to you.

Valentine's Day 2023 wishes: Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th each year, dedicated to celebrating love and affection between partners. It's a time to show appreciation and affection to your loved ones, typically through gifts, cards, and gestures of love.

Valentine's Day 2023 wishes: Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th each year, dedicated to celebrating love and affection between partners. It's a time to show appreciation and affection to your loved ones, typically through gifts, cards, and gestures of love. Traditionally, Valentine's Day is associated with romantic love, and people exchange gifts such as flowers, chocolates, and jewellery with their significant others. However, it can also be a day to celebrate love and appreciation for friends, family members, and pets. In recent years, there has been a trend towards making Valentine's Day more inclusive and celebratory of all forms of love, including self-love and love for one's community. So, however, you choose to celebrate this day, the most important thing is to show love and kindness to those who matter to you. What is the meaning of 143? In the context of messaging or texting, "143" is often used as a shorthand or code for "I love you". The number 143 is derived from the number of letters in each word of the phrase "I love you", with "I" being one letter, "love" being four letters, and "you" is three letters. Therefore, 1-4-3 is used to represent the sentiment of "I love you". This code is often used to express love or affection in a more discreet way or in situations where openly expressing one's feelings may not be appropriate or comfortable. Valentine's Day 2023: Share these emotional messages to your life partner, girlfriend-boyfriend, crush and friends "Happy Valentine's Day to the one who holds the key to my heart. I am so grateful for your love and all the happiness you bring into my life." "Roses are red, violets are blue, and you are the sunshine in my sky, Happy Valentine's Day to you!" "I feel so lucky to have found the love of my life in you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love." "On this special day, I just want to say that I love you more and more each day. Happy Valentine's Day, my darling." 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I don't need a special day to express my love for you, but Valentine's Day gives me an excuse to remind you how much you mean to me. Happy Valentine's Day! Roses are red, violets are blue, I just want to say that I love you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love. Cupid must have known what he was doing when he brought us together. You're the love of my life, and I'm so grateful for you. Happy Valentine's Day. I'm so lucky to have you in my life. You bring me so much joy and happiness, and I can't imagine my life without you. Happy Valentine's Day! Today is a day to celebrate love, and there's no one I'd rather celebrate it with than you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love. You make my heart skip a beat and my world a brighter place. I love you more than words can express. Happy Valentine's Day! You are the sunshine in my life, the smile on my face, and the beat in my heart. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life. My love for you grows stronger every day. Thank you for being my partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. Happy Valentine's Day. I can't imagine my life without you, and I'm so grateful for your love, your support, and your kindness. Happy Valentine's Day, my love. You are the missing piece that completed my life's puzzle. I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with love and happiness. You deserve nothing but the best! Roses are red, violets are blue, on this special day, I'm thinking of you. Happy Valentine's Day! Sending you a little Valentine's Day message to let you know you're always on my mind and in my heart. You make my heart skip a beat and my life feels complete. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life! I'm grateful for every moment I get to spend with you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love. You're the missing piece that completes my puzzle. Happy Valentine's Day, my forever Valentine! Today and always, I'm grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day, my love! On this special day, I just want to remind you how much I love and cherish you. Happy Valentine's Day, my one and only. You're the sun in my sky, the wind in my sails, and the beating of my heart. Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life. Here's a little Valentine's Day reminder that I love you more and more each day. You are everything to me! Valentine's Day 2023: Here are some quotes for Valentine's Day 2023 that you can use to express your love and affection to your loved ones "Love is not just a feeling of happiness. It is a decision to love, to be patient, to be kind, and to sacrifice." – J.D. Stroube "Where there is love, there is life." - Mahatma Gandhi "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." – Nicholas Sparks "The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not necessarily require happiness." – William Saroyan "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." – Aristotle "The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." – Morrie Schwartz "Love is a force more formidable than any other. It is invisible—it cannot be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment, and offer you more joy than any material possession could." – Barbara De Angelis "Love is not just a word, it's an action and a choice. Love is what makes life worth living." – Unknown "Love is an untamed force. When we try to control it, it destroys us. When we try to imprison it, it enslaves us. When we try to understand it, it leaves us feeling lost and confused." – Paulo Coelho These quotes can be a great way to express your love and affection to your loved ones or to simply reflect on the power and beauty of love. Valentine's Day 2023: Here is some Valentine's Day status updates that you can use to express your love and affection on social media "Today and every day, I am grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day, my love." "Love is in the air and my heart is overflowing with gratitude for the one who holds the key to it. Happy Valentine's Day, my darling." "I am so lucky to have found the person who makes my heart skip a beat. Happy Valentine's Day, my love." "Happy Valentine's Day to the one who brings joy to my life and makes every day brighter. I love you now and always." "Today and every day, I want to remind you how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love." "Happy Valentine's Day to the person who makes my life complete and fills my heart with love. I am so grateful for you." "Love is the greatest gift of all, and I am so thankful to have found it in you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love." "Happy Valentine's Day to the person who brings a smile to my face and warms my heart with their love. I am so lucky to have you." Love is in the air! Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Wishing a very Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life! Roses are red, violets are blue, I am so grateful to have a wonderful partner like you! Today is all about love, so let's celebrate the special bond we share. Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day to all the beautiful couples out there! Love is a beautiful thing, and I am grateful to have you in my life. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you a Valentine's Day filled with lots of love, hugs, and kisses! Happy Valentine's Day to my one and only! You make my life complete. Today is a reminder of how much I love and appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day, my love! Here's to a Valentine's Day filled with all the things that make our love so special. I love you more than words can say Love is in the air! Happy Valentine's Day to all the lovebirds out there! May this Valentine's Day bring you closer to the one you love and fill your heart with joy! On this Valentine's Day, I'm grateful for the love and happiness you bring into my life. Happy Valentine's Day to the person who stole my heart and never gave it back! Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm so lucky to be spending this Valentine's Day with you! Love is not just a feeling, it's a choice we make every day. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing all the single people out there a happy Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day. You are loved! May this Valentine's Day be a reminder that love is the most powerful force in the universe. Happy Valentine's Day to the one who makes my heart skip a beat and my life feel complete. On this Valentine's Day, let's celebrate love in all its forms - romantic love, familial love, and platonic love. Love is love! "Every moment spent with you feels like a gift. I'm so lucky to have you in my life." "You are the light of my life and the reason for my happiness. I love you more every day." "Just wanted to let you know that you are on my mind and in my heart every moment of every day. I love you more than words can say." "Being with you is like being in a fairytale. You make every day feel magical and special." "You are the missing piece to my puzzle. With you, everything just falls into place." "I feel so blessed to have you in my life. You are my rock, my support, and my everything." "You make my heart sing and my soul soar. I never knew love could be this wonderful until I met you." "I can't imagine my life without you. You complete me in every way, and I'm forever grateful for your love." "Your love gives me the strength to face every challenge and the courage to follow my dreams. I'm so thankful for you." "I love you more and more with each passing day. You are the love of my life, and I'm so grateful for every moment we share together." Remember, the most important thing is to express your love and appreciation in a way that feels authentic and genuine to you. Whether it's through words, gestures, or gifts, the goal is to show your loved ones how much they mean to you.

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Get drenched in a myriad shades of love this Valentine's Day with some soul-stirring and heart-warming stories. Watch Zee Theatre's 'Aaj Rang Hai', 'Love', 'The Relationship Agreement' and &nbsp;'Panchi Aise Aate Hain' which portray the tenderness and complexity of human connections. 
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Aaj Rang Hai

&nbsp;'Aaj Rang Hai' is set in the 1970s in a multi-religious neighbourhood that celebrates love, communal harmony, and peace. The play revolves around an erstwhile baithak singer, Beni Bai who is proficient in Hindustani classical music and steeped in the beauty of Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s poetry. The matriarch also counsels her neighbours, Ameena and Vidya, about their religious curiosities. We also see an inter-religious love affair brewing between the neighbours Fanney and Sharda. Does this forbidden love have the power to transcend all barriers? Created by Purva Naresh and filmed by Sourabh Shrivastava, 'Aaj Rang Hai' stars Trishla Patel, Sarika Singh, Prerna Chawla, Nishi Doshi, Purva Naresh, Pawan Uttam, Imran Rasheed, Hidayat Sami and Danish Husain. It will be aired on 14th February on Tata Play Theatre. Watch it again on 15th February on Dish TV &amp; D2H Rangmanch and Airtel Theatre. 
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Love

What happens when a sculptor’s beautiful creation starts to express thoughts and feelings independently? Karan Talwar’s directorial ‘Love’, inspired by George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' is about a young scientist, who develops a robot with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to convince his mother that the creation is her future daughter-in-law. The play subtly shows how science is infiltrating our lives and also depicts &nbsp;how ego and the need to control others can impact our relationships. The teleplay stars Rajeev Siddhartha, Yuki Ellias, Shivam Patil, Sonali Sachdev, Payal Nair, Nandini Sen, Priti Shroff and Suhani Gandhi. It will be aired on February 12th on Tata Play Theatre.&nbsp;

The Relationship Agreement 
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'The Relationship Agreement' is a humorous take on modern love and commitment issues. The slice-of-life play revolves around two young people, dramatically opposite in nature, who draft a ‘relationship agreement’ and decide to abide by it while living together. Jointly directed by Meherzad Patel and Sourabh Shrivastava, the play&nbsp;throws light on how people’s concepts about marriage and relationships have changed with time. 'The Relationship Agreement’ stars Sumona Chakravarti, Sajeel Parakh, Darius Shroff, and Pheroza Mody and will be aired on February 26th on Tata Play Theatre.&nbsp; 
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Panchi Aise Aate Hain 
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Written by the noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar, ‘Panchi Aise Aate Hain’ is about a middle-class family and its obsessive search for a groom for their supposedly 'unattractive' daughter who has been repeatedly rejected. The comic family drama then introduces us to Arun, a young, mysterious &nbsp;traveller, who happens to visit the Shukla family and becomes everyone's confidante. Will he resolve the conflicts brewing within the family and in the heart of a young girl? Watch &nbsp;the play to know what happens next. The Ishan Trivedi directorial stars Ratan Raajputh, Amol Parashar, Deepak Qazir, Vibha Chibber, Sandeep Dhabale, and Vinnay Vishwaa.&nbsp; 
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Jab We Met 
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This unusual love story announced Imtiaz Ali as the voice of the new generation in 2007 and redefined romance with irreverent humour, a heroine who was unafraid of following her heart and a hero who was trapped in his own pain but learns to live in the moment. The film also beautifully depicted how tough it can be to choose between a love that is real and a relationship that is supposedly safe. Aditya and Geet's journey in a way was a metaphor for life.&nbsp;The film stars Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapur, &nbsp;Saumya Tandon, the late Dara Singh, and veteran actor Pavan Malhotra. Watch it on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Love Aaj Kal 
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This is yet another modern classic by Imtiaz Ali about two young lovers who go through a lot before realising that they are meant for each other, &nbsp;‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2009) showed us that the language of love may have changed across the decades, but its power to change lives remains the same. With a nostalgic interlude celebrating the timeless romance of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, the film leaps between two generations of lovers to show how alike they are. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika &nbsp;Padukone and Giselli Monteiro, the film celebrates the notion of one true soul mate.

Get drenched in a myriad shades of love this Valentine's Day with some soul-stirring and heart-warming stories. Watch Zee Theatre's 'Aaj Rang Hai', 'Love', 'The Relationship Agreement' and 'Panchi Aise Aate Hain' which portray the tenderness and complexity of human connections.

Get drenched in a myriad shades of love this Valentine's Day with some soul-stirring and heart-warming stories. Watch Zee Theatre's 'Aaj Rang Hai', 'Love', 'The Relationship Agreement' and 'Panchi Aise Aate Hain' which portray the tenderness and complexity of human connections. Aaj Rang Hai 'Aaj Rang Hai' is set in the 1970s in a multi-religious neighbourhood that celebrates love, communal harmony, and peace. The play revolves around an erstwhile baithak singer, Beni Bai who is proficient in Hindustani classical music and steeped in the beauty of Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s poetry. The matriarch also counsels her neighbours, Ameena and Vidya, about their religious curiosities. We also see an inter-religious love affair brewing between the neighbours Fanney and Sharda. Does this forbidden love have the power to transcend all barriers? Created by Purva Naresh and filmed by Sourabh Shrivastava, 'Aaj Rang Hai' stars Trishla Patel, Sarika Singh, Prerna Chawla, Nishi Doshi, Purva Naresh, Pawan Uttam, Imran Rasheed, Hidayat Sami and Danish Husain. It will be aired on 14th February on Tata Play Theatre. Watch it again on 15th February on Dish TV & D2H Rangmanch and Airtel Theatre. Love What happens when a sculptor’s beautiful creation starts to express thoughts and feelings independently? Karan Talwar’s directorial ‘Love’, inspired by George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' is about a young scientist, who develops a robot with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to convince his mother that the creation is her future daughter-in-law. The play subtly shows how science is infiltrating our lives and also depicts how ego and the need to control others can impact our relationships. The teleplay stars Rajeev Siddhartha, Yuki Ellias, Shivam Patil, Sonali Sachdev, Payal Nair, Nandini Sen, Priti Shroff and Suhani Gandhi. It will be aired on February 12th on Tata Play Theatre. The Relationship Agreement 'The Relationship Agreement' is a humorous take on modern love and commitment issues. The slice-of-life play revolves around two young people, dramatically opposite in nature, who draft a ‘relationship agreement’ and decide to abide by it while living together. Jointly directed by Meherzad Patel and Sourabh Shrivastava, the play throws light on how people’s concepts about marriage and relationships have changed with time. 'The Relationship Agreement’ stars Sumona Chakravarti, Sajeel Parakh, Darius Shroff, and Pheroza Mody and will be aired on February 26th on Tata Play Theatre. Panchi Aise Aate Hain Written by the noted Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar, ‘Panchi Aise Aate Hain’ is about a middle-class family and its obsessive search for a groom for their supposedly 'unattractive' daughter who has been repeatedly rejected. The comic family drama then introduces us to Arun, a young, mysterious traveller, who happens to visit the Shukla family and becomes everyone's confidante. Will he resolve the conflicts brewing within the family and in the heart of a young girl? Watch the play to know what happens next. The Ishan Trivedi directorial stars Ratan Raajputh, Amol Parashar, Deepak Qazir, Vibha Chibber, Sandeep Dhabale, and Vinnay Vishwaa. Jab We Met This unusual love story announced Imtiaz Ali as the voice of the new generation in 2007 and redefined romance with irreverent humour, a heroine who was unafraid of following her heart and a hero who was trapped in his own pain but learns to live in the moment. The film also beautifully depicted how tough it can be to choose between a love that is real and a relationship that is supposedly safe. Aditya and Geet's journey in a way was a metaphor for life. The film stars Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapur, Saumya Tandon, the late Dara Singh, and veteran actor Pavan Malhotra. Watch it on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Love Aaj Kal This is yet another modern classic by Imtiaz Ali about two young lovers who go through a lot before realising that they are meant for each other, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ (2009) showed us that the language of love may have changed across the decades, but its power to change lives remains the same. With a nostalgic interlude celebrating the timeless romance of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, the film leaps between two generations of lovers to show how alike they are. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Giselli Monteiro, the film celebrates the notion of one true soul mate.

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Valentine's Day 2023: Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a day to honour love and affection towards significant others, family, and friends. It is a day to celebrate the bonds of love and friendship and reflect on the importance of these relationships in our lives.

Valentine's Day 2023: Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a day to honour love and affection towards significant others, family, and friends. It is a day to celebrate the bonds of love and friendship and reflect on the importance of these relationships in our lives. The holiday has its roots in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, celebrated in mid-February and associated with love and fertility. Later, Romanians Christianised the festival after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest martyred on February 14. Valentine's Day became associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages, and the tradition of exchanging love letters and gifts became popular in the 15th and 16th centuries. Today, people from countries across the world celebrate Valentine's Day. It is associated with romantic love. It is also a day to express love and affection towards friends, family, and loved ones. People exchange gifts, flowers, chocolates, cards, and love messages. Some couples celebrate Valentine's Day with a special dinner, movie, or other romantic activity. Here are 10 amazing facts about Valentine's Day: Valentine's Day originated as a Roman holiday honouring the martyr Saint Valentine, executed on February 14 for secretly marrying couples against the emperor's orders. The first recorded Valentine's Day letter was written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was in jail in the Tower of London. The heart symbol, associated with love and Valentine's Day, goes back to the 15th century. Artists commonly depicted it in paintings and literature as the seat of emotions. In the Middle Ages, young men would draw the names of women from a box and pair with them for the duration of the festival. This practice gave rise to the modern custom of exchanging cards and gifts. The first mass production of Valentine's Day cards was in the United States in the 1850s. In the 18th century, Valentine's Day became a more elaborate and romantic celebration with couples exchanging gifts and declaring their love for one another. In Finland, Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä, which translates to "Friend's Day," and is more about remembering friends than romantic love. In Japan, women give gifts to men on Valentine's Day, while men return the favour on White Day, held one month later. In South Africa, people celebrate the festival of St. Valentine's Day with a feast and the exchange of love messages. But people do not consider it a romantic holiday. Today, people in many countries celebrate Valentine's Day, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, as a day to express love and affection to significant others, family, and friends.

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Romance is an important aspect of life because it provides emotional fulfilment and a sense of companionship. A romantic relationship can bring love, comfort, and happiness into a person's life, and create a strong emotional bond between partners.

Romance is an important aspect of life because it provides emotional fulfilment and a sense of companionship. A romantic relationship can bring love, comfort, and happiness into a person's life, and create a strong emotional bond between partners. Romance can also help reduce stress and improve overall mental health by providing a source of support and affection. Furthermore, romance can bring excitement and a renewed sense of excitement to a relationship, helping to keep things fresh and interesting. In short, romance is essential for a healthy and fulfilling life because it contributes to a person's emotional well-being, helps to strengthen relationships, and adds excitement to life. Whether it's through small gestures, grand gestures, or simply being there for each other, romance is a key component of a happy and meaningful life. So, this Valentine’s day, don’t hold yourself back, and express your love for your partner in unique ways, to make him or her feel how special is that person to you! Surprises: Plan small surprises for your partner to show them how much you care. Quality time: Dedicate quality time to your partner, put away distractions and really focus on them. Acts of service: Do something special or helpful for your partner to make their life easier. Physical affection: Show physical affection, such as holding hands, hugging, or kissing. Write love notes: Write love notes and leave them in unexpected places for your partner to find. Surprise date night: Plan a romantic surprise date night, whether it's a candlelit dinner or a picnic in the park. Thoughtful gestures: Perform thoughtful gestures, such as bringing your partner coffee in bed or running a bath for them. Compliments: Give your partner genuine compliments, and tell them how much they mean to you. Give gifts: Give small, thoughtful gifts to your partner, whether it's flowers, chocolates or a special trinket. Make memories: Create new memories together by trying new experiences, visiting new places, and exploring new things

Valentine's Day 2023: How can I be romantic for my valentine?

Romance is in the air as we approach Valentine's Day on February 14. A day to honour love, it is observed by giving gifts and making romantic gestures to our loved ones. The day is traditionally associated with love, romance, and the exchange of gifts between couples. While this is the most common perception of Valentine’s Day, it is not meant exclusively for couples. In fact, it can be celebrated by anyone who wants to express their affection for someone special, regardless of their relationship status.

Valentine's Day is a day for celebrating love, not just romantic love between couples. It's a day to celebrate the love we have for our friends, family members, and even ourselves. This can mean sending a thoughtful card or gift to someone you care about, spending time with those you love, or simply showing kindness and compassion to those around you. This inclusive approach to Valentine's Day can help to make the day more meaningful for everyone, regardless of their relationship status.

For those who are single, Valentine's Day can be a day to celebrate self-love and self-care. This might mean treating yourself to a spa day, buying yourself a special gift, or simply taking some time to reflect on all of the things that make you happy. By focusing on self-love, single people can still enjoy the day and make it a special occasion.

For those who are in a relationship, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the love and affection that they share with their partner. This can include exchanging gifts, going out for a romantic dinner, or spending quality time together. However, it's important to remember that Valentine's Day should be about expressing love and appreciation for each other, not just about buying gifts or spending money on a fancy dinner. Simple gestures, like a handwritten note or a thoughtful compliment, can often be just as meaningful as a more expensive present.

So, it is wrong to say that Valentine's Day is just meant for couples. It's a day for celebrating love in all its forms, from self-love to love between friends and family members. Whether you are single or in a relationship, there are many ways to celebrate this special day. By focusing on the love and affection that you have for others, or for yourself, Valentine's Day can be a day of happiness, joy, and connection for everyone.

Romance is in the air as we approach Valentine's Day on February 14. A day to honour love, it is observed by giving gifts and making romantic gestures to our loved ones.

Romance is in the air as we approach Valentine's Day on February 14. A day to honour love, it is observed by giving gifts and making romantic gestures to our loved ones. The day is traditionally associated with love, romance, and the exchange of gifts between couples. While this is the most common perception of Valentine’s Day, it is not meant exclusively for couples. In fact, it can be celebrated by anyone who wants to express their affection for someone special, regardless of their relationship status. Valentine's Day is a day for celebrating love, not just romantic love between couples. It's a day to celebrate the love we have for our friends, family members, and even ourselves. This can mean sending a thoughtful card or gift to someone you care about, spending time with those you love, or simply showing kindness and compassion to those around you. This inclusive approach to Valentine's Day can help to make the day more meaningful for everyone, regardless of their relationship status. For those who are single, Valentine's Day can be a day to celebrate self-love and self-care. This might mean treating yourself to a spa day, buying yourself a special gift, or simply taking some time to reflect on all of the things that make you happy. By focusing on self-love, single people can still enjoy the day and make it a special occasion. For those who are in a relationship, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the love and affection that they share with their partner. This can include exchanging gifts, going out for a romantic dinner, or spending quality time together. However, it's important to remember that Valentine's Day should be about expressing love and appreciation for each other, not just about buying gifts or spending money on a fancy dinner. Simple gestures, like a handwritten note or a thoughtful compliment, can often be just as meaningful as a more expensive present. So, it is wrong to say that Valentine's Day is just meant for couples. It's a day for celebrating love in all its forms, from self-love to love between friends and family members. Whether you are single or in a relationship, there are many ways to celebrate this special day. By focusing on the love and affection that you have for others, or for yourself, Valentine's Day can be a day of happiness, joy, and connection for everyone.

Valentine's Day 2023: Is Valentine’s Day meant for just couples?

Valentine’s week&nbsp;2023 Wishes:&nbsp;What’s more important than having love and affection for somebody? Well, one must also learn to express it flawlessly! And sometimes, it can really be stressful and complicated! As we enter the week of love, Valentine’s week, on February 7, we present to you unique ways, phrases, best wishes and photos to express love for your valentine. The Valentine's Week festivities begin with rose Day when couples exchange red flowers as a sign of their love. The next day is Propose Day, when lovers ask each other to marry them. Then comes Teddy Day, after which chocolates are given out as a sign of affection on Chocolate Day. Before Valentine's Day on February 14, the two previous days are observed as Hug Day and Kiss Day.

If you are looking for something sweet, touching and beautiful to express your love for your valentine this week, you can pick any of these wishes/phrases:

Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter, and happiness on this Valentine's week.
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May this Valentine's week bring you joy, peace, and endless love.
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May the love between you and your significant other continue to grow stronger each day of this Valentine's week.
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Wishing you a Valentine's week full of romantic moments and sweet memories to last a lifetime.
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May the bonds of love between you and your loved ones be strengthened during this Valentine's week.
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Wishing you a Valentine's week full of surprises, joy, and love from the people who matter most to you.

May the love and happiness you share with your partner shine brightly during this Valentine's week.

Wishing you a Valentine's week filled with laughter, smiles, and the warmth of love.

May this Valentine's week be a time to celebrate the love you share and create new memories to cherish.

Wishing you a Valentine's week full of love, peace, and joy, surrounded by the ones you love.

I hope you have a wonderful, joyful, and lovely week. A happy week of love!

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's week full with wonderful memories.

I'm sending you my love and best wishes throughout this unique week. A happy week of love!

Throughout this week of love and joy and always, may your heart be full with love and joy.

I hope you have a Valentine's week as unique and amazing as you.

May this week of love strengthen your bonds with the people you care about and offer you joy.

During this week of Valentine's, I'm sending you plenty of love, hugs, and kisses.

I wish you a week of love that is unending, passionate, and romantic.

I hope you have a wonderful, unforgettable Valentine's Week full of joy and love.

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Through later folk traditions, Valentine’s week evolved from its origins as a Christian feast day honouring one or two early Christian martyrs by the name of Saint Valentine to become a prominent cultural, religious, and commercial festival of romance and love in many parts of the world. Valentine's Day is a day for lovers to show their love to their partners, girlfriends/boyfriends and remind them of how unique they are.

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Valentine’s week 2023 Wishes: What’s more important than having love and affection for somebody? Well, one must also learn to express it flawlessly! And sometimes, it can really be stressful and complicated!

Valentine’s week 2023 Wishes: What’s more important than having love and affection for somebody? Well, one must also learn to express it flawlessly! And sometimes, it can really be stressful and complicated! As we enter the week of love, Valentine’s week, on February 7, we present to you unique ways, phrases, best wishes and photos to express love for your valentine. The Valentine's Week festivities begin with rose Day when couples exchange red flowers as a sign of their love. The next day is Propose Day, when lovers ask each other to marry them. Then comes Teddy Day, after which chocolates are given out as a sign of affection on Chocolate Day. Before Valentine's Day on February 14, the two previous days are observed as Hug Day and Kiss Day. If you are looking for something sweet, touching and beautiful to express your love for your valentine this week, you can pick any of these wishes/phrases: Wishing you a week filled with love, laughter, and happiness on this Valentine's week. May this Valentine's week bring you joy, peace, and endless love. May the love between you and your significant other continue to grow stronger each day of this Valentine's week. Wishing you a Valentine's week full of romantic moments and sweet memories to last a lifetime. May the bonds of love between you and your loved ones be strengthened during this Valentine's week. Wishing you a Valentine's week full of surprises, joy, and love from the people who matter most to you. May the love and happiness you share with your partner shine brightly during this Valentine's week. Wishing you a Valentine's week filled with laughter, smiles, and the warmth of love. May this Valentine's week be a time to celebrate the love you share and create new memories to cherish. Wishing you a Valentine's week full of love, peace, and joy, surrounded by the ones you love. I hope you have a wonderful, joyful, and lovely week. A happy week of love! I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's week full with wonderful memories. I'm sending you my love and best wishes throughout this unique week. A happy week of love! Throughout this week of love and joy and always, may your heart be full with love and joy. I hope you have a Valentine's week as unique and amazing as you. May this week of love strengthen your bonds with the people you care about and offer you joy. During this week of Valentine's, I'm sending you plenty of love, hugs, and kisses. I wish you a week of love that is unending, passionate, and romantic. I hope you have a wonderful, unforgettable Valentine's Week full of joy and love. Also Read | Valentine's Week 2023 Full List: Date sheet, Important Dates, Schedule, Calendar, all names & more Through later folk traditions, Valentine’s week evolved from its origins as a Christian feast day honouring one or two early Christian martyrs by the name of Saint Valentine to become a prominent cultural, religious, and commercial festival of romance and love in many parts of the world. Valentine's Day is a day for lovers to show their love to their partners, girlfriends/boyfriends and remind them of how unique they are. Also Read | Valentine's Day 2023 Gift Guide: Best surprise you can plan for your wife

Happy Valentine's Week 2023: Send wishes, messages, quotes, photos & images, WhatsApp status  to your partner

Ahead of Valentine's day (on February 14), Thailand would distribute 95 million condoms free of cost to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and teen pregnancy. In a report by news agency Bloomberg on Tuesday (January 31), government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that starting February 1, universal healthcare cardholders were eligible to receive 10 condoms a week for one year. The condoms would be available in four different sizes and can be bought from pharmacies and primary care units of hospitals across Thailand.&nbsp;

“The campaign to give out free condoms to gold-card holders will help prevent diseases and promote public health,” Dhnadirek said, adding, the diseases which the government aimed to prevent were syphilis, cervical cancer, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and AIDS. &nbsp;About 50 million Thai citizens were enrolled in the government’s universal healthcare scheme (also known as the gold card),&nbsp;which can be used to receive some medical care in public and selected private hospitals, the Bloomberg report on Tuesday said citing government data.&nbsp;

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STDs remain a major public health challenge in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok,&nbsp;which is known for its red-light areas. According to official data, Thailand saw a rise in STDs in recent years with syphilis and gonorrhoea making up more than half of the cases in 2021.

The age groups most affected were those between 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years. The data said that in 2021, 24.4 Thai girls in the age group of 15 to 19 gave birth out of every 1,000, compared to the global rate of 42.5 for the same age group that year, as per the World Health Organization (WHO).&nbsp;

According to a study published in BMJ Journals in 2019, Bangkok saw an increase in STDs, especially, among young people, with 40% of all STI cases occurring in the 15-24 years age group. The study, which examined trends of STDs in Bangkok from 2013-2017, said the reports of these diseases increased eight folds from 11.8 cases per 100,000 population to 90 cases per 100,000, while the national rate rose four-fold.&nbsp;

The study added that syphilis was the most commonly reported disease in the Thai capital in 2017 — two times the national rate and particularly common among men who had sex with other men.&nbsp;

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Ahead of Valentine's day (on February 14), Thailand would distribute 95 million condoms free of cost to curb sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and teen pregnancy. In a report by news agency Bloomberg on Tuesday (January 31), government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that starting February 1, universal healthcare cardholders were eligible to receive 10 condoms a week for one year. The condoms would be available in four different sizes and can be bought from pharmacies and primary care units of hospitals across Thailand. “The campaign to give out free condoms to gold-card holders will help prevent diseases and promote public health,” Dhnadirek said, adding, the diseases which the government aimed to prevent were syphilis, cervical cancer, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and AIDS. About 50 million Thai citizens were enrolled in the government’s universal healthcare scheme (also known as the gold card), which can be used to receive some medical care in public and selected private hospitals, the Bloomberg report on Tuesday said citing government data. ALSO READ | Valentine's Week 2023: Important Dates, Schedule, Calendar, Full List with all names & significance STDs remain a major public health challenge in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok, which is known for its red-light areas. According to official data, Thailand saw a rise in STDs in recent years with syphilis and gonorrhoea making up more than half of the cases in 2021. The age groups most affected were those between 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years. The data said that in 2021, 24.4 Thai girls in the age group of 15 to 19 gave birth out of every 1,000, compared to the global rate of 42.5 for the same age group that year, as per the World Health Organization (WHO). According to a study published in BMJ Journals in 2019, Bangkok saw an increase in STDs, especially, among young people, with 40% of all STI cases occurring in the 15-24 years age group. The study, which examined trends of STDs in Bangkok from 2013-2017, said the reports of these diseases increased eight folds from 11.8 cases per 100,000 population to 90 cases per 100,000, while the national rate rose four-fold. The study added that syphilis was the most commonly reported disease in the Thai capital in 2017 — two times the national rate and particularly common among men who had sex with other men. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hug Day 2023:&nbsp;Hug day is the sixth day on the Valentine's week’s calendar and is celebrated by couples all around the world. On this day people give their partners a tight hug to show them how much they love them. A hug is a representation of embracing your partner for who they are, with all their flaws and shortcomings. The day falls two days before Valentine’s Day which is on 12 February. Generally, all couples give hugs to each other now and then, but this day has a special place in the hearts of young couples. Hugging someone is not just an expression of love but also a way to make someone feel secure and comfortable.

Hugs are a form of endearment towards our loved ones and indicate support, comfort, affection, friendship, and solace. When words are not enough to express affection and emotional warmth, a hug comes into play. So on this day, give your partner a tight bear hug and make them feel extra special.

Hugs are not only an expression of love but also have various mental and physical health benefits. Take a look at some of the health benefits of hugging so that you hug your special one more often:

1. Hugs reduce stress- Whenever your partner is feeling low or is dealing with something unpleasant, try giving them a hug. Sometimes talking about things can make things worse and make the person more stressed so you can support the person non-verbally by just giving them a warm hug.

2. Hugs boost hearth-health: Hugging can be good for both your partner’s and your heart's health. Scientists have found through various experiments that hugging helps in reducing blood pressure which helps beat the heart at a better rate.

3. Hugs help reduce fears- Hugging your loved one makes them feel safe especially when they are suffering from anxiety or low self-esteem.&nbsp;

<h2>Hug Day 2023: Wishes, quotes, greetings</h2>

1.&nbsp;There is one gift that can’t be given without taking it back and that is why I give you a hug. Happy Hug Day!

2.&nbsp;Sending you a hug from across the miles so warm and tight that even the distances would disappear.&nbsp;

3.&nbsp;A warm embrace to my sweetheart, I adore you very much. Happy Hug Day, cherished!

4.&nbsp;A hug is a treasured memory and cherished moment shared by us. Happy Hug Day 2023!

5.&nbsp;Whenever you are this far away, I recall the time you gave me a tight embrace. Happy Hug Day to you! 
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Hug Day 2023: Hug day is the sixth day on the Valentine's week’s calendar and is celebrated by couples all around the world. On this day people give their partners a tight hug to show them how much they love them.

Hug Day 2023: Hug day is the sixth day on the Valentine's week’s calendar and is celebrated by couples all around the world. On this day people give their partners a tight hug to show them how much they love them. A hug is a representation of embracing your partner for who they are, with all their flaws and shortcomings. The day falls two days before Valentine’s Day which is on 12 February. Generally, all couples give hugs to each other now and then, but this day has a special place in the hearts of young couples. Hugging someone is not just an expression of love but also a way to make someone feel secure and comfortable. Hugs are a form of endearment towards our loved ones and indicate support, comfort, affection, friendship, and solace. When words are not enough to express affection and emotional warmth, a hug comes into play. So on this day, give your partner a tight bear hug and make them feel extra special. Hugs are not only an expression of love but also have various mental and physical health benefits. Take a look at some of the health benefits of hugging so that you hug your special one more often: 1. Hugs reduce stress- Whenever your partner is feeling low or is dealing with something unpleasant, try giving them a hug. Sometimes talking about things can make things worse and make the person more stressed so you can support the person non-verbally by just giving them a warm hug. 2. Hugs boost hearth-health: Hugging can be good for both your partner’s and your heart's health. Scientists have found through various experiments that hugging helps in reducing blood pressure which helps beat the heart at a better rate. 3. Hugs help reduce fears- Hugging your loved one makes them feel safe especially when they are suffering from anxiety or low self-esteem. Hug Day 2023: Wishes, quotes, greetings 1. There is one gift that can’t be given without taking it back and that is why I give you a hug. Happy Hug Day! 2. Sending you a hug from across the miles so warm and tight that even the distances would disappear. 3. A warm embrace to my sweetheart, I adore you very much. Happy Hug Day, cherished! 4. A hug is a treasured memory and cherished moment shared by us. Happy Hug Day 2023! 5. Whenever you are this far away, I recall the time you gave me a tight embrace. Happy Hug Day to you!

Hug Day 2023: When is Hug day? Check date, significance, wishes, quote & how to celebrate it with your partner

Promise Day 2023:&nbsp;Promise day is the fifth day of Valentine’s week, which starts on 7 February and goes up to the final day of Valentine’s day. Promise day is celebrated on 11 February every year when couples promise each other happiness and commitment.&nbsp; Making commitments to each other and keeping your promises makes the bond of your relationship unbreakable. Relationships are not just about gifts, fancy dates and Instagram-worthy pictures. They are about building trust, helping each other in times of need, standing up for each other, taking care of each other and taking out time for each other even when are having a busy day. 

Keeping promises to each other is also one of the ways to show how much the other person means to you. And what better day to make new promises to each other than Promise Day and seal your bond of love.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

To make this day more special, here are some innovative ideas to celebrate Promise Day the right way:

1. Write 5 promises each to one another on a greeting card

2. Gift each other pendants with one promise written on it

3. List down 3 things about your partner that upsets you, and promise each other not to do them again

4. Give each other a praising speech

5. Make at least one commitment to each other for the next year

<o:p></o:p>Have a lot to say, but don’t know how to express it? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Here are some of the songs that you can dedicate to your loved ones on Promise Day:<o:p></o:p>

1. I just wanna spend my life with you- Clinton Cerejo

2. Not today- Imagine Dragons

3. Say you won’t let go- James Arthur

4. A thousand years- Christina Perri

5. One call away- Charlie Puth 
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With some chocolates and gifts, celebrate Promise Day with these romantic messages and greetings:

1.&nbsp;Speaking without egos, Loving without intentions, Caring without expectations, I promise you that you will be mine always. Happy Promise Day.

2.&nbsp;Our destination and goals are the same even though we take different paths to reach there. I promise to be by your side and support all your decisions. Happy promise day!

3.&nbsp;Promises are taken to be kept. My promise to you is that I will never hurt you, and will keep loving you till my last breath.

4.&nbsp;On every promise day, you share a new vow. This year, my vow to you is 'You will always be my first priority, no matter what". Wish you a happy promise day!

5.&nbsp;I would balance my work and personal life; I promise I would never give you a moment to complain. Happy Promise Day!

 
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Promise Day 2023: Promise day is the fifth day of Valentine’s week, which starts on 7 February and goes up to the final day of Valentine’s day. Promise day is celebrated on 11 February every year when couples promise each other happiness and commitment.

Promise Day 2023: Promise day is the fifth day of Valentine’s week, which starts on 7 February and goes up to the final day of Valentine’s day. Promise day is celebrated on 11 February every year when couples promise each other happiness and commitment. Making commitments to each other and keeping your promises makes the bond of your relationship unbreakable. Relationships are not just about gifts, fancy dates and Instagram-worthy pictures. They are about building trust, helping each other in times of need, standing up for each other, taking care of each other and taking out time for each other even when are having a busy day. Keeping promises to each other is also one of the ways to show how much the other person means to you. And what better day to make new promises to each other than Promise Day and seal your bond of love. To make this day more special, here are some innovative ideas to celebrate Promise Day the right way: 1. Write 5 promises each to one another on a greeting card 2. Gift each other pendants with one promise written on it 3. List down 3 things about your partner that upsets you, and promise each other not to do them again 4. Give each other a praising speech 5. Make at least one commitment to each other for the next year Have a lot to say, but don’t know how to express it? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Here are some of the songs that you can dedicate to your loved ones on Promise Day: 1. I just wanna spend my life with you- Clinton Cerejo 2. Not today- Imagine Dragons 3. Say you won’t let go- James Arthur 4. A thousand years- Christina Perri 5. One call away- Charlie Puth With some chocolates and gifts, celebrate Promise Day with these romantic messages and greetings: 1. Speaking without egos, Loving without intentions, Caring without expectations, I promise you that you will be mine always. Happy Promise Day. 2. Our destination and goals are the same even though we take different paths to reach there. I promise to be by your side and support all your decisions. Happy promise day! 3. Promises are taken to be kept. My promise to you is that I will never hurt you, and will keep loving you till my last breath. 4. On every promise day, you share a new vow. This year, my vow to you is 'You will always be my first priority, no matter what". Wish you a happy promise day! 5. I would balance my work and personal life; I promise I would never give you a moment to complain. Happy Promise Day!

Promise Day 2023: When is Promise day? Check date, significance, images, wishes, greetings, songs, ideas

All the single ladies in the Swiftie gang are currently rejoicing as they will get a chance to visit a time-limited pop-up bar called 'Bad Blood' this Valentine's Day. The Taylor Swift-themed breakup bar, set up by BucketListers, will be open from January 27 to February 26.

The pop-up bar is located at Chicago’s Electric Garden, located in the city’s West Loop neighbourhood.

Swifties hoping to drown their sorrows and party like there is no tomorrow will have to pay $20 for the experience, which includes a welcome beverage.

The anti-Valentine's Day party will have&nbsp;plenty of fun and unique experiences that will help you forget your ex.

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The event will also feature tarot card readers and a spinning wheel of cocktails. Unfortunately, Taylor will not be there.

If you like karaoke and want to perform all your favourite love songs with your BFFs, you can visit the karaoke section. For Insta-worthy snaps, you can head over to&nbsp;Taylor-themed décor studios.

"Whether you want to sing about your lover, those who were never yours, those you’re never getting back together with, or those who still have your scarf, this is the perfect place for you,"&nbsp;the event page's description read.

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All the single ladies in the Swiftie gang are currently rejoicing as they will get a chance to visit a time-limited pop-up bar called 'Bad Blood' this Valentine's Day.

All the single ladies in the Swiftie gang are currently rejoicing as they will get a chance to visit a time-limited pop-up bar called 'Bad Blood' this Valentine's Day. The Taylor Swift-themed breakup bar, set up by BucketListers, will be open from January 27 to February 26. The pop-up bar is located at Chicago’s Electric Garden, located in the city’s West Loop neighbourhood. Swifties hoping to drown their sorrows and party like there is no tomorrow will have to pay $20 for the experience, which includes a welcome beverage. The anti-Valentine's Day party will have plenty of fun and unique experiences that will help you forget your ex. Also read: Spain's Opera star Placido Domingo accused of sexual misconduct by fellow singer The event will also feature tarot card readers and a spinning wheel of cocktails. Unfortunately, Taylor will not be there. If you like karaoke and want to perform all your favourite love songs with your BFFs, you can visit the karaoke section. For Insta-worthy snaps, you can head over to Taylor-themed décor studios. "Whether you want to sing about your lover, those who were never yours, those you’re never getting back together with, or those who still have your scarf, this is the perfect place for you," the event page's description read. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a bid to offer a waste-free alternative as a gift, Vegetables replace flowers in Hong Kong. Edible substitute to Valentine's bouquets.

Valentine's Day: Vegetables replaces flowers in Hong Kong to offer a waste-free gift

From pagan festival to marketing ploy: What is the rich Valentine's mix?

Florists in US's Los Angeles gear up for Valentine's Day. However, celebrations this year has been hit by inflation and supply chain issues.

Los Angeles: Valentine's Day hit by inflation & supply chain issues as florists struggle

Although Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love, it seems to have also turned into a way to get back at a pesky ex. &nbsp;

Wondering how? Well, you can go for the 'Name a Cockroach' programme. &nbsp;

The initiative has been initiated by a zoo in southeast England. It is giving scorned lovers a chance to name a cockroach after their troublesome former lover. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Hemsley Conservation Centre in Fairseat is a home to a colony of around 12 adult Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and some hundreds of their babies. &nbsp;&nbsp;

They can be "named" for a £1.50 donation (USD 2.00). This initiative will help fund conservation projects at the zoo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The donors will receive a certificate and can also have the option of adding a personalised message. The name chosen by them will appear on a 'Roach Board', which will be unveiled on Valentine's Day. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"If you've had a particularly nasty break up and you need a pick me up, it's a good way to have a little giggle to yourself or with your friends, but also if you wanted to name it after a politician maybe this year then you're more than welcome to, all names are welcome," Hemsley Conservation Centre Operations Manager, Henry Weedon, told Reuters on Thursday. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Although Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love, it seems to have also turned into a way to get back at a pesky ex. Wondering how? Well, you can go for the 'Name a Cockroach' programme.

Although Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love, it seems to have also turned into a way to get back at a pesky ex. Wondering how? Well, you can go for the 'Name a Cockroach' programme. The initiative has been initiated by a zoo in southeast England. It is giving scorned lovers a chance to name a cockroach after their troublesome former lover. Also Read: UK woman says she is allergic to her own baby. But why Hemsley Conservation Centre in Fairseat is a home to a colony of around 12 adult Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, and some hundreds of their babies. They can be "named" for a £1.50 donation (USD 2.00). This initiative will help fund conservation projects at the zoo. Also Read: Drought in Spain gives birth to a ghost village. It’s truly real! The donors will receive a certificate and can also have the option of adding a personalised message. The name chosen by them will appear on a 'Roach Board', which will be unveiled on Valentine's Day. "If you've had a particularly nasty break up and you need a pick me up, it's a good way to have a little giggle to yourself or with your friends, but also if you wanted to name it after a politician maybe this year then you're more than welcome to, all names are welcome," Hemsley Conservation Centre Operations Manager, Henry Weedon, told Reuters on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

Time for love or revenge? Take your pick on Valentine's Day with 'Name a Cockroach' programme

Love is in the air in Mexico City, with mariachis out on the streets to serenade couples this Valentine's Day. This is a popular tradition in the capital, with some couples even joining in on the group sing-along.

Mariachis serenade loved-up couples on Mexico City streets

Fifty-nine couples in Thailand tied the knot on elephants on Sunday (February 14) in a special Valentine's Day wedding ceremony.

Couples in Thailand tie the knot on elephants on Valentine's Day

Russia has been trying to demotivate the supporters of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a> from protesting, but the Kremlin critic's supporters have decided to not let the day of love go to waste.

Supporters of Alexei Navalny are planning to hold candle-lit gatherings in the residential courtyards across Russia to let the family know that they have all the support from the locals.

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Navalny's allies will be gathering outside their homes for 15 minutes on the evening of Valentine's Day. They plan to shine their mobile torches and arrange candles in the shape of hearts.

"Putin is fear. Navalny is love. That's why we will win," Leonid Volkov, Navalny's close ally tweeted, urging people to join the demonstrations.

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This gathering has been scheduled despite the Russian government and police officers warning against any such demonstrations.

Meanwhile, people are planning to flood the social media platforms with pictures and videos of Sunday's demonstration with #loveisstrongerthanfear.

Navalny was arrested last month, upon return to Moscow from Germany, where he was being treated for alleged food poisoning by the Kremlin.

Russia has been trying to demotivate the supporters of Alexei Navalny from protesting, but the Kremlin critic's supporters have decided to not let the day of love go to waste.

Russia has been trying to demotivate the supporters of Alexei Navalny from protesting, but the Kremlin critic's supporters have decided to not let the day of love go to waste. Supporters of Alexei Navalny are planning to hold candle-lit gatherings in the residential courtyards across Russia to let the family know that they have all the support from the locals. Also read| Who is Alexei Navalny, apart from being Putin's nightmare? Navalny's allies will be gathering outside their homes for 15 minutes on the evening of Valentine's Day. They plan to shine their mobile torches and arrange candles in the shape of hearts. "Putin is fear. Navalny is love. That's why we will win," Leonid Volkov, Navalny's close ally tweeted, urging people to join the demonstrations. Also read| Putin's popularity slips as Alexei Navalny's political equity rises This gathering has been scheduled despite the Russian government and police officers warning against any such demonstrations. Meanwhile, people are planning to flood the social media platforms with pictures and videos of Sunday's demonstration with #loveisstrongerthanfear. Navalny was arrested last month, upon return to Moscow from Germany, where he was being treated for alleged food poisoning by the Kremlin.

'Navalny is love': Russians plan gatherings to make candle-lit hearts on Valentine's Day

Feb 14 is this big world mush day when lovers of love in all sizes, shapes, colour, language, religion &amp; region, floating on a delirious lavender cloud, play out their very own expression of love. Different degrees of anticipation – from the hysteric, hi-decibel to the coy &amp; understated – come centre-stage because of the sanction to openly display their dil ki baat to their significant other. &nbsp;

With setting, day, time &amp; occasion in place, this is the day to Show the oldest emotion on Earth...through action and not words. Let it all hang out. Undoubtedly, gifts top the list of this big, fat V-Day bazaar for the moony gang to shower their mehbooba with one-from-the-heart!

In 2021, however, is the pandemic all set to rain on this parade? Despite unlock happening with baby steps, is the conscious and (sub) conscious apprehension, fear, nervousness &amp; negativity that coloured the recent nightmare times going to play spoil-sport &amp; ruin the Love Utsav? Or will the lovers of love proclaim, Pyar kiya to darna kya and discover new &amp; ingenious ways to insist Sangam, hoga!hoga!hoga!!

20-year-old, Delhi-based psychology student of Amity University, Esha Chauhan fires the first salvo. Like most of her gen, she is fully into the hi-pitched, over-the-top, baring-of-the-heart theatrics that explode on this day “But since I am single, I choose to do my own thing ... Meet with friends, party, bond afresh with them and generally have fun. Now with the Pandemic, life has gone on-line, so from studies to socialising and chatting with friends, video calls &amp; zooms have defined my life." &nbsp;

"Result? My friends are in my room every day!"

However, for young couples in relationships, it can be trying and frustrating but on-line range of romance-driven fare [thanks to the huge demand &amp; supply quotient] are on call. &nbsp;Singer Prateek Kuhad is this sensational mush singer, a pied-piper for Gen Y, who adore his stuff. &nbsp;Then there are music events, concerts, etc but I know there will be a big segment of kids who will defy this edgy time and physically meet with who cares? &amp; damn-the-pandemic writ large on their heart! &nbsp;

"After all, for young people in relationships, this is undoubtedly the biggest day of the year!” Senior citizen, communication person Delhi-based Esha Guha, for a second, goes coy and misty-eyed.&nbsp; 
“Let’s face it. &nbsp;Virtual life is virtual life and real life is real life. &nbsp;Zoom calls are fine for business meetings, education and catching up with friends, a platform that facilitates collective events, but love is the most intimate relationship of all, something age cannot wither nor custom stale her infinite variety ...”&nbsp;

A trifle embarrassed at her emotional outpouring, Guha agreed that kids will take a hit and resort to on-line romancing, but the ones that wear their heart on their sleeves will follow the love is a many splendoured thing melody &amp; fly to their soul mate.&nbsp;

Kolkata-based Chitrani Ghosh agrees. &nbsp;

“Here clubs &amp; pubs are great popular settings for fun &amp; entertainment and they are forever designing themes for special events. After the miserable nine-month-plus push on the pause button, things have started opening out and action – with checks &amp; balances in place – is happening. &nbsp;However, like it’s been mentioned before, it does cast a cloud, barrier and a purdah between couples that feel compromised on the thrill of feel &amp; touch. Without the real ambience of person-to-person, no matter how fabulous the roses &amp; chocolates and on-line gifts are, somewhere, the magic is lost.”

Kolkata-based [Dr.] Angana Moitra, 29 year old, visiting faculty (Dept. of English, Sister Nivedita University) offers her evolved take on this theme.&nbsp;

“Kolkata, the City of Joy, is a city that is truly irrepressible in its zest for life! V-Day, obviously, for young couples is a very special day, when their world will revolve around everything that is heart-shaped! With the pandemic slowly appearing to calm down &amp; cool-off and the vaccine a reality, psychologically it is an easier time. &nbsp;Responsible young people will certainly celebrate but with caution, avoid crowded events and parties. However, I am sure there will be tons who will explode and freak out, throwing to the winds the SMS [Sanitiser, Mask, Social Distancing] way of life that held them in vice grip all these miserable months. Youth can be an intoxicating time and given an inch could trigger an Usain Bolt flyer into their favourite zone!” Adman Tito Khanna is the only dissenter who comes on strong and zooms in with his take&nbsp;

“This annual hoo-haa about V-day, I am certain, is a brilliantly orchestrated marketing and merchandising exercise seductively flaunting a product called love – aiming at the exact spots where logic is hit out of the park &amp; love, emotion &amp; cupid play huge starring roles! Before getting the knives out, answer this: If love was such a big deal, why is it given just one lousy day in the year for celebration? &nbsp;To me, it is a blatant commodification of a sentiment that supposedly makes the world go round; a calculated smooth and savvy commercialisation of the four letter word that zonks the softies, transporting them to a never-never-land-of-happy-ever-after! &nbsp;In a savagely consumerist society which knows the price of everything and value of nothing, isn’t V-day an event totally in sync with the tone, tenor &amp; testosterone of the times we live in, a vulnerable acceptance of a global phenomenon that champions hollow, emotional posturing? I rest my case.”

Before the howling mobs are at the gate of this gentleman, yelling things like KILL-JOY, CYNIC, DOOMSAYER, WET BLANKET, DAMPENER, let’s get back on track and address the main issue. &nbsp;It was a year of the forced re-discovery &amp; re-evaluation and in some ways echoed the life of pre-liberalised India. Sure technology helped, but could it go the distance? &nbsp;It made us reflective and hope that the future has a better script for [hopefully] the new &amp; improved version of ourselves with Love at its centre.

Mohabbat Zindabad!

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Feb 14 is this big world mush day when lovers of love in all sizes, shapes, colour, language, religion & region, floating on a delirious lavender cloud, play out their very own expression of love.

Feb 14 is this big world mush day when lovers of love in all sizes, shapes, colour, language, religion & region, floating on a delirious lavender cloud, play out their very own expression of love. Different degrees of anticipation – from the hysteric, hi-decibel to the coy & understated – come centre-stage because of the sanction to openly display their dil ki baat to their significant other. With setting, day, time & occasion in place, this is the day to Show the oldest emotion on Earth...through action and not words. Let it all hang out. Undoubtedly, gifts top the list of this big, fat V-Day bazaar for the moony gang to shower their mehbooba with one-from-the-heart! In 2021, however, is the pandemic all set to rain on this parade? Despite unlock happening with baby steps, is the conscious and (sub) conscious apprehension, fear, nervousness & negativity that coloured the recent nightmare times going to play spoil-sport & ruin the Love Utsav? Or will the lovers of love proclaim, Pyar kiya to darna kya and discover new & ingenious ways to insist Sangam, hoga!hoga!hoga!! 20-year-old, Delhi-based psychology student of Amity University, Esha Chauhan fires the first salvo. Like most of her gen, she is fully into the hi-pitched, over-the-top, baring-of-the-heart theatrics that explode on this day “But since I am single, I choose to do my own thing ... Meet with friends, party, bond afresh with them and generally have fun. Now with the Pandemic, life has gone on-line, so from studies to socialising and chatting with friends, video calls & zooms have defined my life." "Result? My friends are in my room every day!" However, for young couples in relationships, it can be trying and frustrating but on-line range of romance-driven fare [thanks to the huge demand & supply quotient] are on call. Singer Prateek Kuhad is this sensational mush singer, a pied-piper for Gen Y, who adore his stuff. Then there are music events, concerts, etc but I know there will be a big segment of kids who will defy this edgy time and physically meet with who cares? & damn-the-pandemic writ large on their heart! "After all, for young people in relationships, this is undoubtedly the biggest day of the year!” Senior citizen, communication person Delhi-based Esha Guha, for a second, goes coy and misty-eyed. “Let’s face it. Virtual life is virtual life and real life is real life. Zoom calls are fine for business meetings, education and catching up with friends, a platform that facilitates collective events, but love is the most intimate relationship of all, something age cannot wither nor custom stale her infinite variety ...” A trifle embarrassed at her emotional outpouring, Guha agreed that kids will take a hit and resort to on-line romancing, but the ones that wear their heart on their sleeves will follow the love is a many splendoured thing melody & fly to their soul mate. Kolkata-based Chitrani Ghosh agrees. “Here clubs & pubs are great popular settings for fun & entertainment and they are forever designing themes for special events. After the miserable nine-month-plus push on the pause button, things have started opening out and action – with checks & balances in place – is happening. However, like it’s been mentioned before, it does cast a cloud, barrier and a purdah between couples that feel compromised on the thrill of feel & touch. Without the real ambience of person-to-person, no matter how fabulous the roses & chocolates and on-line gifts are, somewhere, the magic is lost.” Kolkata-based [Dr.] Angana Moitra, 29 year old, visiting faculty (Dept. of English, Sister Nivedita University) offers her evolved take on this theme. “Kolkata, the City of Joy, is a city that is truly irrepressible in its zest for life! V-Day, obviously, for young couples is a very special day, when their world will revolve around everything that is heart-shaped! With the pandemic slowly appearing to calm down & cool-off and the vaccine a reality, psychologically it is an easier time. Responsible young people will certainly celebrate but with caution, avoid crowded events and parties. However, I am sure there will be tons who will explode and freak out, throwing to the winds the SMS [Sanitiser, Mask, Social Distancing] way of life that held them in vice grip all these miserable months. Youth can be an intoxicating time and given an inch could trigger an Usain Bolt flyer into their favourite zone!” Adman Tito Khanna is the only dissenter who comes on strong and zooms in with his take “This annual hoo-haa about V-day, I am certain, is a brilliantly orchestrated marketing and merchandising exercise seductively flaunting a product called love – aiming at the exact spots where logic is hit out of the park & love, emotion & cupid play huge starring roles! Before getting the knives out, answer this: If love was such a big deal, why is it given just one lousy day in the year for celebration? To me, it is a blatant commodification of a sentiment that supposedly makes the world go round; a calculated smooth and savvy commercialisation of the four letter word that zonks the softies, transporting them to a never-never-land-of-happy-ever-after! In a savagely consumerist society which knows the price of everything and value of nothing, isn’t V-day an event totally in sync with the tone, tenor & testosterone of the times we live in, a vulnerable acceptance of a global phenomenon that champions hollow, emotional posturing? I rest my case.” Before the howling mobs are at the gate of this gentleman, yelling things like KILL-JOY, CYNIC, DOOMSAYER, WET BLANKET, DAMPENER, let’s get back on track and address the main issue. It was a year of the forced re-discovery & re-evaluation and in some ways echoed the life of pre-liberalised India. Sure technology helped, but could it go the distance? It made us reflective and hope that the future has a better script for [hopefully] the new & improved version of ourselves with Love at its centre. Mohabbat Zindabad! (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

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