Aditi Joshi

Cortisol cocktails have become one of the internet's favourite wellness trends, with claims that they can reduce stress, boost energy, and support hormone health. While the ingredients themselves can be part of a healthy diet, the bigger question is whether the drink deserves the hype or whether it's simply the latest example of clever wellness marketing.

Over the past few years, wellness trends have arrived at an incredible pace. One month it's protein coffee, the next it's greens powders, and before long a new drink is filling social media feeds.

People are finding luxury in things that are much smaller. It is the feeling of coming back to a clean room after a long day.

A few years ago, if someone asked what luxury meant, most people would probably imagine the same things, a big house, expensive brands, a fancy car, or a holiday at a place that looks unreal on Instagram. Luxury was always connected with having something that other people could see. But lately, something interesting has started happening.

Most people think heartbreak has a clear beginning. Two people date, things fall apart, and eventually, they go their separate ways.

You're sitting across from your closest friends. The food arrives, everyone says, "This looks amazing", and then, silence. Not because there's nothing to talk about.

Remember when downloading a song meant waiting for the progress bar to crawl across the screen?

A few seconds ago, one product was just another item on the shelf. Now it suddenly feels special. You start wondering if it'll sell out.

Almost everyone has had that one friend. The one who announces before entering a buffet, "Today I'm going to recover every rupee." They skip breakfast.

There is something deeply satisfying about opening the fridge at 9 p.m., looking at everything inside and deciding that none of it needs to become an actual meal.