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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Lok Sabha polls: Comedian Shyam Rangeela to contest against PM Narendra Modi from Varanasi
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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: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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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