Tinder launches School of Swipe in India to guide young daters

New Delhi: Tinder has introduced a new digital resource in India called School of Swipe™, designed to guide young daters through modern dating with tools for emotional wellness and safer interactions.

The platform combines expert advice, interactive learning, and practical tips for those navigating online dating for the first time.

The mobile-first microsite draws on insights from Yuvaa and Chandni Tugnait, Tinder’s relationship expert in India, and incorporates experiences shared by young people across the country. It covers topics from creating profiles and reading emotional cues to taking interactions offline safely.

“At Tinder, we’re constantly reimagining what safe and social dating looks like for every new generation of singles. With resources like School of Swipe™ and features such as Double Date, we’re making it easy, fun, and low-pressure for people to connect with confidence and define what they want, without judgment. Exploration is what makes Tinder different; every time you open the app, there’s a chance to meet someone new, learn something unexpected, or even discover a new side of yourself. Through School of Swipe™, our goal is to help young daters approach every match, and every moment, with mindfulness, safety, and self-assurance,” said Aditi Shorewal, Communications Lead, Tinder India and Korea.

The microsite includes sections such as Mindful Connections, featuring guidance from Dr Chandni Tugnait on emotional clarity and setting boundaries, a Red Flag–Green Flag Quiz, and a Dating Dictionary explaining contemporary dating terms. Resources on consent and safety are also included, with versions in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada and Bengali to ensure wider accessibility.

Research from Yuvaa and Tinder’s Modern Dating Report highlights the challenges faced by young daters in India. According to the survey, 68% of Gen Z participants said the pace of dating affects their emotional well-being, 57% value emotional connection or engaging conversation as markers of a successful date, and 71 per cent believe dating today is healthier and more open than in past generations. When dealing with difficulties, 61 per cent turn to humour, exercise or mindfulness, while 19% seek professional guidance from a counsellor or therapist.

“Dating is as much about your head as your heart,” said Dr Chandni Tugnait.

“When emotions and boundaries align, you create space for relationships that feel natural and nourishing. Boundaries are not rejection, they’re self-respect.” She also encourages journaling, humour, and small self-care practices to help young daters rebuild confidence after setbacks.