For most of the last two decades, the story of modern romance ran in one direction. Swipe apps replaced setups, algorithms replaced aunties, and family involvement in matchmaking looked like ...

Unsplash For decades, the story of modern romance seemed settled. Swipe, match, meet, repeat, with parents and matchmakers ...

This little-known Netflix series transports viewers to the heart of the fascinating India of the 1950s. Centuries-old ...

On Aug. 24, 1986, I had an arranged marriage in India, which was brokered through an introduction from a family friend who knew both my husband’s family and mine. On July 13, 2024, my daughter had an ...

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The return of arranged marriages among sections of India’s younger generation is less a rejection of modernity than an ...

In India, arranged marriages have changed a lot over the years. They're no longer just about two families finding a suitable ...

As I have written before, I am utterly fascinated by the nearly universal practice of arranged marriage in India. Even as other things westernize rapidly, the institution of arranged marriage ...

If you think life and love ends after marriage, you need to watch some of the cult Bollywood movies that endorse arranged weddings. There is something so very romantic about marrying little known ...

In a recent blog post, I wondered why so many Indian arranged marriages are successful. I based the discussion on my observation that even in a rapidly modernizing India, most educated, upper-class ...