Wedding Woes
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The coronavirus has forced Indians to tone down the big fat wedding
In a survey, the majority of people said they will either host a small ceremony or postpone it till things normalise.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
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In Kerala, a growing greed for dowry is pushing women into unhappy ‘Salem marriages’
An increasing number of educated but poor women in Kerala are getting married to less educated men in Tamil Nadu.
K Rajendran
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Should marriage registration be mandatory? Only if the process is simplified, say couples
Most marriages in India are unregistered.
Aarefa Johari
Trending
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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View from the Margins: A queer rights activist on why he prefers Modi and the BJP
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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Hukou and hooking up: In China, birthplace counts for a lot when it comes to marriage
An urban hukou registration is more advantageous than a rural one, and this makes intermarriage very difficult.
Yang Hu, The Conversation
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The big fat Indian wedding still survives – but millenials are increasingly opting out
A survey shows that most men and many women too are opting don’t want to spend too much on their D-Day.
Devjyot Ghoshal, qz.com
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Donald Trump has done the impossible: Reversed India's decades-old preference for US-based grooms
The attack on two Indian engineers in Kansas last week, in which one was killed, is likely to accelerate this trend.
Manasa Chennapragada
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Pre-wedding videos are a thing. Here's a parody that will make you avoid the originals
A stand-up comic reveals why couples should stay away from making that pre-wedding film.
Scroll Staff
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In China, being a bridesmaid can be so dangerous that brides have started hiring professionals
Excessive drinking, the risk of sexual assault... bridesmaids have a dangerous job in the country.
Yang Hu, The Conversation