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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Not just history, physics or commerce: Delhi University to teach about heartbreaks, Tinder, red flags and toxic relationships
Delhi University will introduce a new course called Negotiating Intimate Relationships starting from the 2025-26 academic session. The course aims to help undergraduate students navigate complex emotional experiences such as friendship, love, jealousy and break-ups. The Department of Psychology will conduct this course, which will be open as a general elective to students across all disciplines, a TOI report stated. Response to rising concerns over toxic relationships The university decided to offer this course in response to increasing cases of crimes linked to failed or toxic relationships among teenagers and young adults. Multiple high-profile incidents involving toxic relationships have raised questions about the emotional awareness of young adults. From the Shraddha Walkar case in 2022 to more recent Sonam Raghuvanshi , the lack of understanding around healthy boundaries and emotional management has come under scrutiny. In 2022, Shraddha Walkar was killed and dismembered by her live-in partner Aftab Poonawala in Delhi. In May 2025, Raja Raghuvanshi was found dead in Meghalaya. His wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, later confessed to his murder. In another case in Meerut, a young woman named Muskan was allegedly murdered by her partner under circumstances pointing to emotional conflict and control. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo How the course is structured The four-credit course will be taught through three lectures and one tutorial every week. It is available to undergraduate students who have completed Class XII and studied introductory psychology. Divided into four units, the course covers topics such as friendship, love theories, warning signs of toxic relationships, and building healthy emotional bonds. One full unit is dedicated to identifying red flags like jealousy, intimate partner violence and romantic transgressions early in a relationship. Live Events A reaction to real-life incidents Several recent cases in Delhi involving young women murdered by their partners have raised concerns. Between late May and early June this year, three women—Komal (21), Vijaylaxmi (19), and Mehek Jain (18)—were killed by their partners, allegedly driven by jealousy. In one case, Komal was strangled and her body was dumped in the Chhawla canal. Vijaylaxmi was stabbed by her 20-year-old boyfriend, and Mehek was stabbed and then set on fire in a park. These incidents are not isolated. The 2022 Shraddha Walkar case also shocked the nation, where the 27-year-old woman was murdered by her live-in partner Aftab Poonawala, who dismembered and disposed of her body parts across Delhi. Experts say such crimes reflect a deeper issue. 'These aren't isolated crimes. These are symptoms of a deeply rooted inability to regulate emotions, amplified by constant online monitoring of partners. Without early emotional education, this cycle will only worsen,' said a psychologist who did not wish to be named. Inside the course structure The course is divided into four main units: The Psychology of Friendships and Intimate Relationships This unit covers how friendships develop, their effects on individuals, and how they evolve into romantic or long-term bonds. Understanding Love This section introduces theories like Sternberg's triangular theory of love and the two-factor theory. It also includes discussions on sexuality. Signs of Relationships Going Sour This part will help students identify early warning signs in relationships, including jealousy, romantic transgressions, break-ups, and intimate partner violence. Flourishing Relationships The final unit focuses on developing healthy families, relationship satisfaction, communication, and emotional support. Classroom conversations on films, Tinder and boundaries The course is designed to be interactive. Students will analyse their social media connections, take part in self-awareness exercises, and discuss common relationship challenges. Topics will include online dating experiences, forgiveness, and pop culture moments such as the portrayal of partner violence in Kabir Singh and idealised romance in Titanic. "Films reflect how love is often idealised or even normalised when it's toxic. But when analysed in a classroom, they can become powerful tools to deconstruct unhealthy patterns," said Latika Gupta, a faculty member at Delhi University. Gupta added: "If we want to prevent emotional harm, we will have to start having honest conversations early." She also said: "No one teaches how to handle rejection or set boundaries. If we learn this early, some of the tragedies wouldn't happen."
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennie Taps Dominic Fike for Confessional Single ‘Love Hangover'
Jennie dropped a new single, 'Love Hangover,' featuring Dominic Fike. The song, about being attracted to someone who is both toxic and intoxicating, comes off her forthcoming LP, Ruby, out March 7. The singer also shared a music video for the single, directed by Bradley & Pablo and shot in Mexico City. The clip stars Charles Melton as Jennie's boyfriend and sees them going on a series of dates that all end in complete disaster. 'We say it's over/ But I keep fucking with you,' Jennie croons on the track. 'And every time I do/ I wake up with this love hangover.' More from Rolling Stone Jennie Will Celebrate Debut Solo Album with 'Intimate' Ruby Experience Shows Blackpink's Jennie to Unveil Debut Solo LP in March Watch Rosé Showcase 'Apt,' 'Toxic Till the End' Medley on 'Fallon' Ruby is a 15-track effort featuring collaborations with Childish Gambino, Doechii, Dominic Fike, Dua Lipa, FKJ, and Kali Uchis. It will include Jennie's recent single 'Mantra,' which she dropped in October, and will arrive via the Blackpink member's own record label Odd Atelier and Columbia Records. 'Mantra' marked Jennie's first solo release since her one-off single 'You & Me.' She kicked off her musical career outside Blackpink in 2018 with the aptly-titled 'Solo.' The singer told Billboard earlier this month that she began thinking about an album when Blackpink's last tour wrapped in 2023. Last week, Jennie announced a four-city run of The Ruby Experience to celebrate the album. First, Jennie will showcase Ruby with a show in Los Angeles the night the album drops on March 6 at the Peacock Theater and again on March 7. After the L.A. shows, Jennie will head to New York for a Radio City Music Hall concert on March 10. She'll wrap the Ruby Experience run in Seoul, South Korea on March 15. Tickets for the two U.S. dates are set to go on sale today at 10 a.m. local time. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
