India, July 25 -- Though the political dust is settling, post Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and the nationwide student demonstrations come to a close, here's a peek into the love that has conquered more than activism. While the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak marked a decisive moment for the protests, alongside this was Gen Z finding another reason to take to the streets: dating.

The gatherings for the young were ruled by the social media game, whether it was about getting the word out, to assemble, or share quirky boards. Scrolling through the protest content, a recurring Reel theme was tongue-in-cheek invitations of several protesters looking for someone to accompany them on a date at the site. Many even put out ...