Indian Wedding

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Still from the show 'Indian Matchmaking'

Ain't we like this only: Indian Matchmaking touches a raw nerve

The latest reality series on Netflix has left netizens fuming. But is it because it’s too close to the truth?

25 Jul 2020 5:52 PM

Of virtual vows and intimate cermonies: How pandemic has redefined weddings

With the coronavirus showing no signs of bowing out of our lives, the whole concept of gala Indian weddings is undergoing a sea-change

17 Jun 2020 7:48 PM

In India, speaking on a general note, it is quite often about differences of expectations regarding the wedding. (Representational image)

The road to marital bliss

A couple should use the engagement period to gauge their compatibility and each other’s personalities before saying ‘I do’.

25 Jan 2019 5:43 AM

ollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and musician Nick Jonas stand for photographs at their wedding reception in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Here's how Priyanka Chopra beat wedding stress: Dr Madhu Chopra

It’s the marriage season all around us and even Bollywood stars have given in to the trend.

11 Dec 2018 4:44 PM

A bridegroom rides a bike in his marriage procession due to a ban on use of mares.

Band, baja but no mare in marriage processions

No traditional Indian wedding is complete without band, baja and barat (marriage procession).

06 Nov 2017 4:28 AM

Wedding season in the coming weeks is expected to up the demand for gold. (Photo: PTI)

Peak wedding season expected to increase demand for gold

Gold is considered an essential part of weddings in India, second-biggest consumer of the metal in the world after China.

03 Nov 2017 5:49 PM

The Indian wedding industry is about Rs1 trillion and is growing at 25 to 30% annually.

Weddings set to pinch due to GST: Assocham

All services have become dearer in the new tax regime.

24 Oct 2017 1:57 AM

The upcoming wedding season starting in November may be impacted by 10 to 15 per cent owing to demonetisation and GST. (Photo: Pixabay)

GST, demonetisation may impact Indian wedding market: ASSOCHAM

It is also being estimated that cost of many services like shopping, tent booking, food services, etc, will be higher due to GST.

23 Oct 2017 6:12 PM

A normal Indian wedding may only span a few days. But it takes months of preparation and planning. Indian weddings are a series of events. Each event requires time and lots of money.

Getting Married? insure it

Indians spend lavishly to make marriage in their family a memorable event. if it gets cancelled, costs are prohibitive. so check out options.

05 Jul 2017 2:43 AM

Designer Shravan Kummar’s bridal collection

Picture perfect summer bride

Put the summer blues behind, and look your best.

20 Apr 2017 12:36 AM

They married on January 11 last year, eight days before the realse of his second film 'Loveshhuda'.

Girish Kumar Taurani has been married for a year now, explains why he kept it a secret!

Fearing the ‘married’ tag will hamper his Bollywood career, the actor chose to keep the news under wraps.

05 Feb 2017 11:19 AM

The wedding season is the time of the year when traders do most of their business but lack of liquidity has led to problems. (Representational image)

Marriage season hit hard by demonetisation move

Indian marriages are known for the extravagant delicacies but caterers too are facing order cancellation.

14 Nov 2016 3:26 PM

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