News for 'arranged marriage'

Pix: Tamil actor Karthi weds

Pix: Tamil actor Karthi weds

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Suriya's brother weds Ranjini.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

Review: Varudu is worth a watch

Review: Varudu is worth a watch

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The Telugu movie by Gunasekhar dwells on arranged marriage and tradition.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The actor got engaged to Mumbai based girl Rukmini Sahay in a intimate ceremony!

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Love story: 'At first I didn't want to meet her!'

Love story: 'At first I didn't want to meet her!'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Here's Vidhyashankar B's account of how he courted Bhavani.

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

But there are challenges, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

IPL over, look out for these soaps

IPL over, look out for these soaps

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Here's a look at the serials coming your way.

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The walima or reception to be hosted by Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik to celebrate his marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza has been deferred to April 27 as his travel plans were upset following the seizure of his passport by Indian authorities.

Sena logic: Celebrating V-Day wrong, but getting married okay?

Sena logic: Celebrating V-Day wrong, but getting married okay?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

That he belongs to a party which has often slammed Valentine's Day celebrations did not come in the way of a Shiv Sena corporator who entered into wedlock on Valentine's Day in Mumbai on Thursday. Corporator from Borivali, Abhishek Ghosalkar, son of party Member of Legislative Assembly Vinod Ghosalkar, tied the knot with Tejasvee Darekar, an IT professional, in suburban Borivali on Thursday afternoon.

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

'I want to do films that my daughter can watch'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'If you don't get married, it's not a crime. If you do, it's not an achievement either.'

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Society tends to get uncomfortable when a girl takes the initiative. But who cares? I proposed to him,' says Shivalika V Patel.

The Top TEN shows on Television

The Top TEN shows on Television

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Diya Aur Baati Hum is one of the most popular shows on TV today.

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Yusuf Pathan gets hitched in quiet ceremony in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan tied the knot with fiancee Afreen, at a family function in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Jab We Met: 'I gave her a gerbera flower'

Jab We Met: 'I gave her a gerbera flower'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Abhishek Simon says he feels incomplete without his wife Sweetie and thanks her for standing by him through the years.

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Son takes out Rs 65 lakh supari to kill parents, brother

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The plot went awry and the parents survived. However, Karthik Bakale and the family's close relatives were hacked to death in the early hours of April 19.

Why BJP leaders are praising Tejashwi

Why BJP leaders are praising Tejashwi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

'By making Rachel Rajeshwari, Tejashwi has done an exemplary thing.'

Gaming: Indian themes strike a chord

Gaming: Indian themes strike a chord

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Foreign superheroes and characters will have to make way as the Indian-themed games laced with Bollywood masala, Indian cricket fever and ancient mythology make their presence felt on the social gaming scenario.

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A US court has convicted three members of an Indian family in New York on charges of sexually abusing their daughter-in-law who came to America after an arranged marriage and was threatened to work as a slave

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

V V S Laxman to tie the knot on February 15

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

The girl is an MCA student and a close relative.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Rediff.com24 May 2012

An Indian man, who had been convicted of sexually abusing his wife and treating her like a slave, will not go to prison for his crimes but has been sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to do over 200 hours of community service.

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

New SAYA! chief aims to target poor youth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Tambar, who holds a master's in public administration from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, taught a course there on immigrant youth for a semester. He is assistant deputy commissioner for parent and community engagement at the New York City Human Resources Administration.

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

All is not well in Amethi: Villagers threaten poll boycott over bad roads

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A banner came up outside Purey Alpi Tiwari hamlet in Sarmeny village under Jamo block on Monday warning to boycott the coming elections with the locals raising slogans.

The woman who conquered an acid attack

The woman who conquered an acid attack

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Thirteen years after a barbaric acid attack on her face, Shirin Juwaley has pulled herself from the brink of trauma to help other victims like her.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

My Superhero: 'I admire her self-respect'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Prabhat Kumar from Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir explains how his wife Ranjana supported him and kept his family together in difficult times.

Sanai Chaughde fails to impress

Sanai Chaughde fails to impress

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

A Marathi film produced by Shreya Talpade, Subhash Ghai and directed by Rajiv Patel, Sanai Chaughde, talks about arranged marraige system and what today's youth thinks about it.

Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Love story: Matches are indeed made in heaven

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Vidya Subramanian shares her love story.

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Nagging? Chores? Marriage secrets NO ONE let you in on!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

All you married folks out there, tell us what the secret is to a long, successful relationship!

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput welcome baby girl

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput had tied the knot in July last year.

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Imran Khan, Benazir Bhutto were an item: Book

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

In his book, Christopher Sandford writes that Bhutto became infatuated with Khan, and the pair enjoyed a "close" and possibly "sexual" relationship. The author has also alleged that Khan''s mother even tried to organise an arranged marriage between the pair, but to no avail.

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Ganesha Maththe Bandha is a clean and healthy comedy directed effectively by Phani Ramachandra. Anant Nag, Vinaya Prakash, Doddanna and Vijaya Raghavendra shine in their performances. Watch the film for a good two hour laugh.

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Terror trail runs through Pakistan, again

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad came to the United States 11 years ago on a student visa. He became a US citizen last year after marrying Huma Mian, who was born in Colorado.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.