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What is the Burned Haystack dating trend?

What is the Burned Haystack dating trend?

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 13, 2026 07:00 PM IST Modern dating is exhausting. Somewhere between endless talking stages, emotionally unavailable matches, ghosting, benching and mixed signals, many people are no longer looking for butterflies. They are seeking clarity. This is exactly what the ‘burned haystack dating trend is. In a way, it is the internet’s latest relationship obsession that encourages people to quickly filter out incompatible matches instead of endlessly giving the wrong people chances. The idea is simple: rather than searching for a needle in a haystack, “burn” the unsuitable options so the right match stands out. It is easy to see why this is resonating. Dating apps have made meeting people easier, but they have also created emotional fatigue. Too many options, too much ambiguity, and far too much second-guessing. Healthy boundaries or emotional walls? According to Dr Kunal Kumar, Senior Consultant, Psychiatry, ShardaCare–Healthcity, the appeal largely comes from modern dating burnout. “Many people today feel emotionally exhausted due to ghosting, casual relationships, mixed signals, and dating app fatigue. Strict filtering gives individuals …

Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta director SLAMS claim of Malayalam cinema having only 15 hits: ‘Like tying a dog next to a haystack’

Tovino Thomas’ Narivetta director SLAMS claim of Malayalam cinema having only 15 hits: ‘Like tying a dog next to a haystack’

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Tovino Thomas-starrer Narivetta was released in theaters on May 23, 2025, and is said to have been a hit at the box office. However, according to the Kerala Film Producers’ Association, Malayalam cinema had only 15 hit ventures in 2025, excluding Narivetta. Now, its director, Anuraj Manohar, has hit back at them, claiming that the film was a success and revealing that the makers are even ready to publish their bank account details. Narivetta director Anuraj Manohar reacts to association claims Taking to his official social media handles, Anuraj Manohar wrote a long note, stating that his film was a box office success, with the first-time producers earning a profit from the venture. The note read: “Narivetta, which I directed, was released in May this year. It is a film that was taken to almost all the leading producers here and was rejected by them. As a filmmaker, searching for producers is natural. It was during such a search, driven by belief in the film, that Indian Cinema Company agreed to produce the movie.” “Narivetta …