Aparna Krishna is a Trends writer at Indiatimes who spends an unhealthy amount of time on the internet. So thought of why not write about them? She loves covering internet trends, culture, social media and about you Gen z guys. She is always curious about the growing trends and how it is shaping the mindset of the people who are consuming the content.
Aparna Krishna is a Trends writer at Indiatimes who spends an unhealthy amount of time on the internet. So thought of why not write about them? She loves covering internet trends, culture, social media and about you Gen z guys. She is always curious about the growing trends and how it is shaping the mindset of the people who are consuming the content.
By Aparna Krishna
Words like “slay,” “serve,” “yass,” “mother,” and “it’s giving” have become some of Gen Z’s favourite internet phrases. Long before Instagram Reels and TikTok trends, however, this slang was born inside queer spaces, drag culture, and underground ballroom communities, without most people even realising it.
Words like “slay,” “serve,” “yass,” “mother,” and “it’s giving” have become some of Gen Z’s favourite internet phrases. Long before Instagram Reels and TikTok trends, however, this slang was born inside queer spaces, drag culture, and underground ballroom communities, without most people even realising it.
By Aparna Krishna
What was once considered “uncool” is now shaping the internet culture. From anime fandoms and comic obsession to online gaming craze and meme culture, Geek Pride Day celebrates the rise of geek culture in mainstream media.
What was once considered “uncool” is now shaping the internet culture. From anime fandoms and comic obsession to online gaming craze and meme culture, Geek Pride Day celebrates the rise of geek culture in mainstream media.
By Aparna Krishna
From internet posts and repetitive replies to copy-pasted personalities and routines, Gen Z has turned 'NPC behaviour' into one of the internet’s biggest roasts. The term is now widely used to describe people who appear robotic, predictable, emotionally disconnected, or completely driven by trends and algorithms. But what exactly does this say about Gen Z behaviour and modern internet culture?
From internet posts and repetitive replies to copy-pasted personalities and routines, Gen Z has turned 'NPC behaviour' into one of the internet’s biggest roasts. The term is now widely used to describe people who appear robotic, predictable, emotionally disconnected, or completely driven by trends and algorithms. But what exactly does this say about Gen Z behaviour and modern internet culture?
By Aparna Krishna
Georgekutty is not a spy, not a cop, not a superhero, and not even a gangster. He’s just a common man. Still, he manages to outsmart an entire system with nothing but intelligence, patience, and terrifyingly sharp planning. And now, with the release of Drishyam 3, the craze around Georgekutty has reached a whole new level.
Georgekutty is not a spy, not a cop, not a superhero, and not even a gangster. He’s just a common man. Still, he manages to outsmart an entire system with nothing but intelligence, patience, and terrifyingly sharp planning. And now, with the release of Drishyam 3, the craze around Georgekutty has reached a whole new level.
By Aparna Krishna
From “DM me if you need help” bios and anonymous confession stories to emotional reels that feel more comforting than real conversations, Instagram is slowly turning into a digital therapy room for Gen Z.
From “DM me if you need help” bios and anonymous confession stories to emotional reels that feel more comforting than real conversations, Instagram is slowly turning into a digital therapy room for Gen Z.
By Aparna Krishna
From prank reels and political debates to meme pages and toxic podcasts, ragebaiting is dominating social media. Gen Z is deliberately posting provocative content on their social media handles to gain more reach and views. Ragebaiting on social media has become the new clickbait for Gen Z.
From prank reels and political debates to meme pages and toxic podcasts, ragebaiting is dominating social media. Gen Z is deliberately posting provocative content on their social media handles to gain more reach and views. Ragebaiting on social media has become the new clickbait for Gen Z.
By Aparna Krishna
From theatre whistles and recreations to Instagram edits and aura farming, Anirudh Ravichander’s background scores are never in the background; instead, they become the main character. Anirudh is once again back with his magic, setting a new benchmark for instrumental music in Indian pop culture.
From theatre whistles and recreations to Instagram edits and aura farming, Anirudh Ravichander’s background scores are never in the background; instead, they become the main character. Anirudh is once again back with his magic, setting a new benchmark for instrumental music in Indian pop culture.
By Aparna Krishna
Fake pranks, “sigma” edits, AI-generated nonsense videos, random people shouting into cameras, and talentless dance clips are dominating Instagram’s algorithm and pulling massive reach. Meanwhile, genuinely talented creators, editors, artists, photographers, storytellers, musicians, and educators are struggling to get visibility on the platform.
Fake pranks, “sigma” edits, AI-generated nonsense videos, random people shouting into cameras, and talentless dance clips are dominating Instagram’s algorithm and pulling massive reach. Meanwhile, genuinely talented creators, editors, artists, photographers, storytellers, musicians, and educators are struggling to get visibility on the platform.
By Aparna Krishna
Movies like Animal, Kabir Singh, Dhurandhar, and K.G.F: Chapter 1 are meant to disturb audiences with their toxicity. Instead, internet meme culture is rewriting toxic behaviour, alpha male characteristics, violence, and emotional breakdowns into memes, comedy content, and sigma edits.
Movies like Animal, Kabir Singh, Dhurandhar, and K.G.F: Chapter 1 are meant to disturb audiences with their toxicity. Instead, internet meme culture is rewriting toxic behaviour, alpha male characteristics, violence, and emotional breakdowns into memes, comedy content, and sigma edits.
By Aparna Krishna
From Instagram Reels to everyday conversations, Gen Z is redefining self-expression and emotional honesty. The generation that was misunderstood as lazy and entitled is turning insecurities, sadness, and mental health into everyday conversations that were once considered taboo.
From Instagram Reels to everyday conversations, Gen Z is redefining self-expression and emotional honesty. The generation that was misunderstood as lazy and entitled is turning insecurities, sadness, and mental health into everyday conversations that were once considered taboo.
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