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Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
Happy Holidays, Dil Mil fam! There is nothing more exhilarating and exciting than ending off a year in the post Pandemic world with a little bit of holiday cheer. Wooden fires, dazzling lights, cold nights, and warm hearts constitute a few of man
Love at First Swipe (and SuperLike)
Shivani’s Dil Mil profile jokingly said “love at first swipe”, but she was never expecting it to actually happen. She was only on the app for a day when she matched with Sumeet — he had SuperLiked her so he was the first one that popped up when s
5 Tips to Thrive During Cuffing Season
Whether you’re newly single, or it’s been a while since the seat beside you during movie nights has been warm, cuffing season is just around the corner. We know that this glorious, magical time is all about finding a boo to cuddle with under a bl
Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!
October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky sea
Your October 2022 Horoscopes: Let’s Get Spooky
Ah, October. The air is crisp. Pumpkins are starting to line up the streets, the Gujjus are still relishing Garba season, and leaves are falling. We’re all shamelessly ordering hella Mexican pizzas and PSLs from all the coffee shops around town.
Everything Worked Out Backwards: A Pandemic Love Story
Meet Gagan and Jyoti. Gagan is from California, USA and Jyoti is from Calgary, Alberta. Both of them were on Dil Mil in 2020 and had a big checklist while on their search for finding the one. They also had a similar background of being
He Was In Canada, & She Was In India When They Matched: A Cross-Continental Love Story
Amrit wasn’t looking for anything serious until a couple of his friends got married over the summer of 2017. Even though he was unsure about finding “the one” on an app, he joined Dil Mil in hopes of finding the real deal for his happi
Why Dating is the Worst & Best Thing at the Same Time
So, you’ve probably realized that you’re the first in countless generations of your family to be dating. Like, actually dating. No arranged marriages, no meeting people for the first time at the wedding altar like the endless scary stories our au
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for Just 60-70% in a Relationship
So, you watched this new season of Indian Matchmaking over the summer. And just like Season 1, Sima Aunty provided lectures about settling for 60-70% of what you actually want in a relationship. Ick. Step back from Seema a lil’ bit. You
New Web Series “Dialogues of Diaspora” Highlighting Hybrid-Identity Stories of Immigrants Premieres 5/27
Supported by Dil Mil The Dialogues of Diaspora™ production house unveiled the premiere date and official trailer for Season 1 of its highly anticipated talk show – Dialogues of Diaspora – m
When Comedy and Frozen Yogurt Make the Secret Sauce for a Perfect Date
Harvir wasnʼt finding anyone that he could relate to, and so he decided to give Dil Mil another try. He’d tried out the dating apps already and did not want any more Tinder dates! He was looking for someone that had shared values, goals, and inte
7 Long Distance Dating Tips to Keep the Love Alive
Long distance dating isn’t easy, and that’s why so many people think twice before trying to make LDRs work. But let’s be real, what are the chances that your soulmate is really just within a 40 mile radius from you location? Being open to meeting
Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope
The start of a new year is always an introspective time to take stock of our lives, think about what we’ve accomplished, and plan for what we hope to achieve in the future. The past couple of years have been a lot, and if they’ve taught us anythi
Their Love Began in a Lockdown, and It’ll Last Forever
You’d think that your state going into a total pandemic lockdown would put a quick end to all prospects in your dating life for a while, but for some it was the start of something new. Akshay and Parul had both joined Dil Mil looking for somethin
2 Different Cultures, 2 Different States, & 1 Happily Ever After
Once Anchal and Sahil matched on Dil Mil and got to know one another, they just couldn’t shake that feeling of awe upon finding the perfect match. They were both nervous the first time they met — they had completed several video calls already, bu
7 Signs That You’re Actually in a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are complicated creatures. Two individual beings bringing their worlds together is never easy — the older we get the more set in our ways we become, and sometimes it’s hard to know if something’s not right, or if it’s just dif
8 Flirty Texts to Send Instead of “Wyd?”
If you’ve initiated a conversation with a match and have exchanged a few friendly texts or maybe even gone on a date, and now you’re dreading that next phase of dating (the flirty textual exchange), then this article is for you. Flirty texts are
That Moment When Your Statistics Class Actually Turns Out to Be Useful in Finding Your Match
Data, Dating, and Dil Mil: How Jeswin Found Stephanie In the summer of 2019, Jeswin attended around 10 weddings, and realized that about half the married couples had met on Dil Mil. Being a
7 Ways to Avoid Feeling Lonely While Dating
Adulthood is confusing AF. One second you’re living two feet away from all your best friends in college, and the next you’re thrown into the realities of paying bills and “adulting.” Suddenly, you’re not on the same exact path as ever
Your August 2021 Desi Horoscopes
What do you get when you bring together Leo and Virgo energy? A kick-ass month of summer with good vibes only! This month is all about the balance between appreciating what you have, manifesting what you want, and working damn hard to make it all
How Two Divorces and Sporadic Conversations Ended with a Pandemic Wedding in Zimbabwe
Hi Dil Mil, We wanted to share our amazing success story with you and say a big thank you to the Dil Mil team for giving us your platform to meet each other! It’s a fairly long story – but hopefully, one that you find as uni
When Dating App Research Turns Into Real Life Romance
So we know we’re biased, but we absolutely LOVE the story of why Jasmin and Alex matched on Dil Mil. Jasmine is a writer for Brown Girl Magazine, and back when
Your July 2021 Desi Horoscopes
Buckle in for the ride, because July is about to be an emotional rollercoaster! Depending on where you are in the world, you’re starting to feel the effects of the world slowly opening back up. You might have gone a little too crazy in your attem
Finding Community as Queer Desis: Saima and Bianca
Saima and Bianca found each other at a time when finding other brown gays wasn’t easy. Safe spaces and online communities for queer desis were just starting to emerge seven years ago, and it felt like there just weren’t that many queer desi peopl
21 Days of Healing Series: Part 1
Are you tired of swiping endlessly, going on disappointing dates, or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? We understand that modern dating can feel like navigating through a complex maze of emotions, expectations, and uncertainties.
Houston, We Have A Match!
Two Mallus, one dating app, and a whole lot of destiny! Ancy’s on-again-off-again relationship with Dil Mil finally paid off when she matched with Princeton. Talk about perfect timing – he was a day away from deleting the app when the unive
From Cold Feet To Cancun Sunsets
Misha and Shyam swiped right on each other all the way back in May 2017. At that point, Shyam was living in the quiet town of Odessa, Texas, a bit bored with his everyday life and ready to meet his special someone. Cut to Misha, whose pals had be
From Cappuccinos To Commitment; Love Brewed Alongside The Coffee
Pooja and Sagar had distance on their side when they matched back in 2016. Yep, that’s right, this love story is now about 8 years old. As they like to say, they are one of the “met on a dating app” couples, before it was cool or cons
Is Dil Mil Safe?
4 Reasons Dil Mil Will Keep You Safe While Dating Online While this is the last thing anyone should have to worry about when falling in love, safety is unfortunately often the first thing t
Within 24hrs Of Matching, They Already Had Their First Date Planned!
Kesha was on and off of Dil Mil for two years, but she hadn’t found the man of her dreams yet. Kishan had just downloaded Dil Mil after having woken up one fine
When You Know, You Just Know.. Talk About Soulmates!
Juskiren and Jaspreet both got on Dil Mil in the UK to find their special someone online. During the time of COVID-19, quarantining, and social distancing, they
Your December Horoscopes: The Grand Finale!
Is anyone else in shock that it’s almost 2024?! Where did time even go? Wow! Nonetheless, we can all agree that December is definitely one of the best and most magical months of the year; beautiful lights, Christmas spirit galore and some vacatio
Pizza, Proposal, Paris – What A Day!
Dishali was tired of hearing comments from her parents about her dating life. She had tried numerous other leading dating apps to find her match, but had no luck. Then she decided to get on Dil Mil and try it for a month – judgement free, t
Unlocking the Thrills of Dating: Conquer Your Dating Fears This Season!
Are you ready to face your dating fears head-on this Halloween? We’re exploring the eerie aspects of dating that often give us the chills. From that i
That Bollywood Kinda Ishq Waala Love
Vivek and Archie had very different reasons for signing up for Dil Mil. For Archie, she wanted to see if there were any normal people on the app meanwhile Vivek intended to find someone complete, wholesome, and basically his happily ever after. A
She Ran Away In Horror From Her Own Proposal!
Parag decided to jump on Dil Mil because he was looking to marry a South Asian with the same background as him and who, more importantly, was like minded. Sweta, on the other hand, learned about Dil Mil through her little brother, who urged her t
Your Spooky October Horoscopes: Thrills of a New Boo Galore
Ah, once more we find ourselves in the embrace of fall, Dil Mil fam! Hot girl summer has come and gone, complete with a Barbie remix and a whole new Pumpkin Chai Fall menu this year – so talk about main character energy. Now, we return to our che
She Was Late To The Date, He Already Had A Flight Back Home!
Vineeta and Kush had both just come out of failed relationships. Their learnings made them individually realise that they were looking for someone who shared the same values and outlook in life as them. With the Pandemic keeping them home, they b
September 2023 Horoscopes: Fall Breeze & Autumn Leaves
Hey Dil Mil fam – welcome to September! You made it through the Summer (hopefully with a few wild and beautiful love stories to share around the campfire) and as we transition through the last of the heat into more blissful Fall days, you’l
August 2023 Horoscopes: Everyday We’re Sizzlin!
We know it’s hot (in the Northern Hemisphere), but just know that you’re hotter and this August is about to dial up the heat in yo life, dear Dil Miler, for the universe has a few different spicy transits coming your way. To start with
The Pregnancy Announcement Came Before The Proposal
Alina and Khuram both downloaded Dil Mil looking for serious love. It took them both a month to really get an understanding of what they were looking for in a partner and familiarize themselves with the app. The both of them were individually loo
July Horoscopes: Midsummer Senti Season Incoming!
Welcome to Cancer season, Dil Mil Fam! After the chaos of Gemini season, you’ll find yourself adapting quickly to getting all up in your feels. So, if you’re into a hot girl summer this year, keep your focus razor sharp this month, because you’ll
The Road To Love Was 9 Hours Long
Mansheel and Samir were looking for something real. So, they both individually hopped onto Dil Mil in Australia to give it a try. Eventually, they both matched. Right off the bat, Mansheel and Samir instantly connected. Although they we
They Followed Their Heart, It Led Them To Greece
Jaswant was on Dil Mil for about a year, but hadn’t found the one she clicked with. Manraj was only a day into his Dil Mil adventures before the duo matched. They talked for about three weeks, hitting it off because of mutual interests
June 2023 Horoscopes: Nothing Less Than Summer Love
Lights, camera, horoscopes! As we bid farewell to May, filled with its cosmic dramas and lunar eclipses, we embark on a new month infused with the magic of Gemini season. With Venus changing signs to Leo this month, expect all the regalness that
Love Never Lost A Battle
Nikitha and Harish were looking for something casual when they downloaded Dil Mil; little did they know, they were actually enlisting to fight the ultimate war for love! While scrolling through the app, Nikitha came across Harish’s prof
Dating App Skeptics Tumbled Into Their Happily Ever After!
Netania was in the Bay Area, while Shivan was living in Monterey. Both of them were completing their Masters and Doctorates programmes and were in Los Angeles when they matched. Netnia was looking for her forever person – someone she could share
Ditch The Checklist!
We’ve all created “the list.” You know, the notorious checklist of items we all come up with in our journals, with friends, on our vision boards and in our manifesting pursuits. Often, these lists have things like “abs like Hrithik Roshan, dance
The Borders Were Closed, But Love Found A Way
Sagar and Ashika both were looking for a serious relationship – something neither of them were finding in their encounters with people around in real life. An added Quarantine didn’t do anyone any favors, and so they both independently jumped ont
Springing Into The Season – 5 fresh date ideas for Spring!
Ah, Spring. Everything starts looking like a Yash Raj Films movie – we’re talking about fields of flowers, snowy (faaaaraway) mountains, sunny skies – and if you’re in a climate that includes a lot of precipitation, then of course, lots of rain.
April 2023 Horoscopes: It’s The Season of Change
April’s full of more than just jokes, so get ready to buckle down, Dil Mil Fam. Astrology is astrology-ing and if you’re super into the science of it, then you’ll know two planets moved signs after a couple of decades. What does this mean? Gigant
Through Spontaneity, Their Love Thrived!
Kirti and Akshay both knew what they wanted from life. Both were from Chicago, but at the time, Akshay was working and attending grad school in Philadelphia. Ever the go-getters, they both were so busy with their routines of work and school that
Listen up Men, Here’s How to Support a Woman When She’s on Her Period
Did you know that 100% of men need to learn (or be reminded of) how to support a woman during her period? We promise you this statistic isn’t an exaggeration – because period shaming, and a general lack of male education on periods, a woman’s bod
March 2023 Horoscopes: Welcome to Spring!
Happy March, Dil Mil fam! As we enter Spring, chances are you’re ready to ditch dead nature and snow to embrace blooming flowers and sunshine! It’s a pivotal time to step into a more fast-paced life and step
She Got on One Knee. He Told Her to Stop Joking Around!
From long distance to the lingering baggage of past relationships, Janushi and Neil had kind of seen it all. However, they knew from the first time they met, that this could lead to something so much more. Neil even had an “entire football team s
Celebrating V-Day Solo? Here are 5 Ways to Love Yourself
When we think of February, we see “be mine” candies, chocolates, cupid and romance vibes in our mind’s eye. And if you’re South Asian, chances are your blueprint of Valentine’s Day includes violins, dancing in Sabyasachi sarees and matching sweat
February 2023 Horoscopes: It’s Our Month To Shine!
Happy February, Dil Mil Fam! We all know Valentine’s Day is around the corner. At Dil Mil, we’ve got our Shah Rukh Khan romantic classics, roses and champagne ready to go. Cupid has blessed our algorithms, and his cherubs are working hard to buil
Through Distance & Sickness, It’s Been Them Against the World
Shilpa was studying medicine in Chicago, Illinois and as expected, she was knee-deep in intense studies. Her best friend suggested that she make a Dil Mil profile to take a break from all the studying and make some new friends. In fact, Shilpa wa
Your 2023 Horoscopes are Officially Here!
Happy New Year, Dil Mil fam! 2022 is behind us. Does not matter if you start your resolutions and goals throughout the year, or on New Year’s Day, undoubtedly, restarting the calendar year cycle has a beautiful association with starting new. This
A Recipe for a Dating Disaster Turned into True Love!
Jigna and Neal were both on Dil Mil for a while before they matched. When they matched, they talked on and off for 4-6 months. Jigna kept ghosting Neal, but he persevered and one day, they both finally met up in person. Their first date
Your 2022 Holiday Horoscopes
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