Commentary: A match made in policy – should the state play cupid?

Commentary: A match made in policy – should the state play cupid?

TILL POLICY DO US PART: WHEN GOVERNMENTS PLAY MATCHMAKER Governments have long shaped marriage and parenthood with pro-natalist policies like tax reliefs, housing priorities and baby bonuses. These are often seen as vital for national goals such as economic and social stability. State-run matchmaking services have also become an increasingly popular alternative, with countries like … Read more

Indian Matchmaking queen Sima Auntie on being on a stamp, her own marriage and getting stopped ‘50 times a day’

Indian Matchmaking queen Sima Auntie on being on a stamp, her own marriage and getting stopped ‘50 times a day’

The third season of Indian Matchmaking dropped on Netflix on April 21, and Sima Auntie has no plans to slow down – when we met at her home in Mumbai in May, she was preparing to set off to London. Her husband, Anup, who makes occasional appearances on the show, is proud of Sima’s achievements. … Read more

How to fix Helldivers 2 matchmaking issues

How to fix Helldivers 2 matchmaking issues

Arrowhead Games Helldivers 2 is a ridiculously-fun squad shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. With a major emphasis on co-op play, one of the core features of any multiplayer game is matchmaking. This is the game’s ability to group random players together for an online session. While this should be a pretty automated … Read more