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A check on loneliness: the Bapatla youth behind the Doraemon voice
How 22-year-old Sri Sai found friends who listen on FRND.
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FRND launches Independence Day campaign celebrating India’s many voices
FRND’s Independence Day film celebrates the languages Indians feel in.
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Beyond the Profile Picture: FRND CPO Harshvardhan Chhangani on Building Social Discovery for Bharat
CPO Harshvardhan Chhangani on building voice-first social discovery for Bharat.
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New FRNDS survey reveals how Indians are navigating social media in the age of privacy
The FRND Safe Space Survey on privacy, judgement and online negativity.
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What drives or holds back social media use
A data graphic built on the FRND Safe Space Survey of 12,600+ users.
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Friendships Day 2026: 5 Top Apps That Help You Find & Make New Friends
FRND among the apps helping adults build new friendships.
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FRND Safe Space Survey of 12,600+ users finds privacy and fear of judgement driving a shift to voice
48% cite a lack of privacy and 45% fear of judgement; 66% feel most connected hearing a voice.
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Started with ₹3 lakh, grew to ₹200 crore: Bhanu Pratap’s story
FRND co-founder Bhanu Pratap on Josh Talks Hindi.
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Building a social interaction giant
FRND on Stream 113 of The Offline Network.
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“We Bring Together People Who Share A Language, A Cultural Context, And Common Interests”
How regional-language communities are redefining how millions connect online.
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Through FRND, Ilakkiya found hope, love and a path to self-reliance
A 28-year-old’s story of finding a safe place to be heard.
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Through FRND, Ilakkiya found hope, love and a path to self-reliance
Ilakkiya’s search for support, belonging and independence.
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FRND’s big bet: why young India may still choose conversation over content
On voice, conversation and the next wave of social apps.
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FRND launches mental health-focused ‘FRND Hai’ campaign
FRND’s new campaign puts mental health and conversation first.
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Courage, self-expression and connection: Maheshwari’s story
How a 35-year-old from Chennai found support on FRND.
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Startups tap trust and local nuance to unlock hinterland
FRND among the startups growing by building trust in small-town India.
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FRND launches ‘Surakshit Conversations’ campaign focused on women’s digital safety
A campaign about safe conversations for women online.
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Beyond Valentine’s Day: Why Young Indians In Bharat Are Choosing Friendship Over Romance Online
Young Indians in small towns are turning to audio apps for friendship.
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Startup mantra: Speak, play & make friends on Frnd
Two IIT graduates and a platform built in many regional languages.
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Words that held her up: the journey that reshaped Sirisha’s life
A 25-year-old from Hyderabad on finding her voice on FRND.
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Beyond likes and feeds: how small-town India is rethinking social media
A CNBC-TV18 segment featuring FRND.
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FRND app helps people
On the app for people who yearn for friendship.
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How Bharat redefined digital friendships in 2025
FRND’s ‘Year in Conversations 2025’ study.
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How Bharat users redefined digital friendships in 2025
285 million conversations and 418 million minutes, with 92% of engagement from outside Tier 1.
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Different languages. One feeling.
Freedom to Be You — Dil Se Bol FRND Pe.
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FRND Hai — a space for every conversation
Our campaign film on mental health and being heard.
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Yahan Conversations Surakshit Hai
Our campaign film on safe conversations.
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