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Aisle unlocks free premium features for women
MUMBAI: Swiping just got a little more serious (and a lot more empowering) for women on Aisle, India’s dating app built for meaningful relationships. The platform has rolled out free access to its premium features for all verified women users this July, a bold move to encourage safer, more intentional matchmaking in a space too often dominated by casual swipes.
As part of the ‘Free Premium for Women’ initiative, women across India and the NRI diaspora will enjoy key paid features such as ‘See Who Likes You’, unlimited likes, daily comment privileges, and advanced lifestyle filters for free, post verification.
This isn’t your average dating freebie. The goal is to give women more control in a world where online dating still has its share of red flags. By offering premium access and putting safety and intent first, the platform aims to foster deeper, more compatible connections and let women make the first move with confidence.
“With this offering, we’re making it easier for members to access meaningful connections without the usual barriers,” said Aisle head, Chandni Gaglani. “Our members deserve digital spaces that are safe, respectful, and aligned with their intentions. This initiative not only empowers women in India to explore meaningful connections with confidence in a secure environment but also benefits our male members by offering access to highly verified profiles, enhancing the overall experience for those seeking serious relationships.”
Designed as an antidote to hookup culture, Aisle continues to carve out a distinct space for itself where intent meets impact, and love doesn’t come with a subscription fee (at least for now).
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Prime Video to stream Tamil thriller Exam from May 15
Seven-episode series from National Award-winner A. Sarkunam streams in India and 240-plus countries
MUMBAI: Prime Video announced on April 27th that Exam, a taut seven-episode suspense drama set against the crucible of high-stakes competitive testing, will premiere on May 15th in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Written and directed by A. Sarkunam, a National Award-winner, the series is produced under the Wallwatcher Films banner by the creative duo Pushkar and Gayatri, who have previously delivered Suzhal: The Vortex (both seasons) and Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie for the platform. Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan lead the cast, with Abbas in a pivotal role.
The show will stream in Tamil with dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, and subtitles in 15 languages, including English, a distribution sweep that underscores Prime Video’s push to globalise Indian regional content.
Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India, framed the series as both timely and commercially astute. “Exam is a very timely and relevant story that captures the emotional intensity of competitive exams and masterfully transforms it into a thrilling high-stakes drama,” he said. “We believe it is a story that will resonate deeply with millions.” Madhok noted that it was a privilege to once again collaborate with Pushkar and Gayatri following the success of Suzhal and Vadhandhi.
For Pushkar and Gayatri, the series is as much a moral reckoning as a thriller. “With Exam, we wanted to dig into ambition, injustice, and those moral crossroads that people face when pushed to the edge,” the creative producers said. “At the heart of this story is a young woman who refuses to remain powerless. Her journey is not about glamorising defiance, but about exploring the emotional and ethical cost of standing up to a system stacked against her.” They described Prime Video as “an incredible collaborator” and “the perfect home” to bring the series to global audiences.
Wallwatcher Films, which Pushkar and Gayatri founded and run, has been on a productive streak with the platform. Beyond Exam, the company is also readying Vadhandhi Season 2 for Prime Video, making the duo one of the platform’s most active regional creative partners.
The real exam, it seems, is for Prime Video itself: can a Tamil drama about systemic injustice and a young woman’s defiance crack audiences from Chennai to Chicago? If Pushkar and Gayatri’s track record is anything to go by, the answer is likely yes, and the results will be out on May 15th.
