What was once a solemn Vedic ritual is today a celebration for the entire extended family. And why not? With families living in distant cities, even continents, weddings are seen as an occasion for cousins and uncles to congregate under one roof for two or three days, observes Ambi Parmeswaran.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan embraces 'tradition but with a spin' when she turns into bridal inspiration for Masaba Gupta.
The actor looked straight out of a Bollywood movie for her latest cover.
Weeks after her destination wedding on September 24, Parineeti Chopra posted pictures of her haldi ceremony on social media.
Pakistan movie star Mahira Khan tied the knot with long-time beau Salim Karim on Sunday, October 1.
Karisma Kapoor graces Brides Today's cover in a Riddhi Mehra anarkali.
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What are the reasons why a girl's education falls by the wayside? Why was Safeena a casualty too? Maybe because the education system doesn't give youngsters enough options? Or there are societal issues or pressures?
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You'll fall in love with Sonam's bridal avatar!
The Bollywood star was the face of the 'Rahul Mishra for Project Eve' collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.
The actor sizzles in a bridal-inspired look on the cover of Femina Wedding Times.
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Pakistan movie star Mahira Khan made a gorgeous bride on her wedding day as well as for all her pre-wedding festivities.
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'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
Vaani Kapoor shows you how to be the perfect bridesmaid with her Brides Today cover.
Take a look at how the Ram actor is channeling her inner female fatale.
The date had been fixed, as was the venue. But what this young couple from Dehradun didn't plan for was the lockdown that prevented them from going back home to get married. Not to worry, the Pune police went out of their way to arrange for a venue, pandit, even for someone to do the kanyadan.
Red is clearly not Saina Nehwal's colour. For her engagement too, she looked stunning in a powder blue and pink lehenga.
All Vijay Varma needs is his dulhaaniya by his side. What say, Tamannah?
Disha Patani graces the special digital cover of Hello! mag for the month of November.
Sonam K Ahuja styled her hair in curls for Brides Today's cover.
And she looks scene-stealingly lovely in a golden lehenga.
In a bizarre promise to youths of Haryana ahead of the assembly polls this year, Bharatiya Janata Party leader O P Dhankar has said he will bring brides from Bihar for them if they are unable to find a match in the state infamous for its skewed sex ratio.
'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'
The actor was a showstopper for designer Anju Modi, who revived the royal culture of India through her couture collection, Sunheri Kothi at the India Couture Week 2017.
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The eyes, the smile, the style, the attitude... Diana Penty was a doll on the ramp.
'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'
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Check out Sobhita Dhulipala's equisite lehenga.
After her court marriage, Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad had a traditional ceremony in her hometown, Delhi.
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Her lehenga was equal parts contemporary and ethnic.
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The Web series sees 10 gorgeous brides and grooms get ready for their big day, and make it look so spectacular and fashionable!