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happn introduces ‘Daily’
Mumbai: happn has introduced its latest feature, “Daily”, designed to end dating fatigue and ease the search for love. As many singles navigate the challenges of modern dating, including overwhelming options and superficial interactions, Daily leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to end dating fatigue and enhance the quality of connections.
Every morning, every Indian happners will receive a handpicked selection of up to ten profiles, chosen by happn’s technology that considers shared interests, favourite Spots, and Hobbies. This targeted approach highlights profiles that resonate with each user’s lifestyle and enhances the quality of potential connections. Whether it’s a mutual love for local cafés or a shared passion for outdoor activities, Daily brings a sense of relevance and authenticity to the dating process.
Addressing dating fatigue offers a more manageable selection of profiles, increasing the likelihood of authentic connections. The intelligent curation of the daily algorithm, which utilises comprehensive profile data—such as favorite spots, hobbies, and personality teasers—ensures a higher level of personalisation.
happn CEO & president Karima Ben Abdelmalek sheds light on the origin of happn, “At happn, we’re focused on creating deeper, more meaningful connections, and our new Daily feature is a step in that direction. In fact, 42 per cent of our users believe that receiving daily suggestions can significantly reduce dating fatigue, and 54 per cent of Indian singles feel AI integration in dating apps enhances their experience. With Daily, we’re helping users build a dating routine that fits seamlessly into their lifestyles. It’s about making dating enjoyable again—no more endless scrolling, just genuine connections delivered fresh every morning”.
As we look to the future of dating, Daily is set to transform dating routines into a daily ritual, improving app retention and user satisfaction. By reimagining what dating apps can do, happn aims to give singles the freedom to discover new profiles without the stress and fatigue associated with digital dating. This is a significant step forward in making dating easier, more personalised, and a lot more fun.
Daily will be available globally and completely free of charge, starting with iOS users, ensuring that every single user has the opportunity to enjoy a more personalised, engaging, and authentic dating experience.
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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.
