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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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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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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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