A 26-year-old groom, identified as Pradeep Jat, collapsed and died on a horse during his wedding procession in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district. The incident occurred on Friday night and a video capturing the man's last moments surfaced on social media. The groom, a former district president of the National Student Union of India (NSUI), possibly died due to a heart attack.
A wedding held at a 200-year-old temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has kicked up a row, prompting the authorities to order a probe into the matter, officials said on Monday.
With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.
A panchayat in Punjab's Bathinda district has announced an incentive of Rs 21,000 to families who won't serve liquor or play DJ music at wedding ceremonies. The decision was taken to encourage villagers not to indulge in wasteful expenditure on marriage functions and curb liquor abuse.
Venus Williams revealed her younger sister Serena has been coaching from afar as she and Leylah Fernandez surged into the doubles quarter-finals.
Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray and his cousin Raj Thackeray, who heads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, came together at the wedding of the latter's nephew in Mumbai on Sunday.
Australia will also play a three-match ODI series against India ahead of the 50-over showpiece event.
Nagarjuna posted more pictures from Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding, held at the family studio, Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
December 4 is when they will wed.
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.
Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.
How do you stay calm, relaxed and focus on the important things that matter in the countdown to your special day? Get expert advice from rediffGURUS.
Mismatched actor Prajakta Koli is touring Sri Lanka with her husband Vrishank Khanal, and she treats us to her travel diaries.
'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'
'Your husband should reconsider the idea of taking his mom on a honeymoon trip.' 'Don't say anything wrong or negative about your mom-in-law as it will increase your problems,' advises rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur.
'I fell in love with Suraiya and that was my first real gafla. The more I couldn't get her, the more I wanted her. When I couldn't marry her because the world didn't want it, I cried for the first time.'
A woman in Ghaziabad, India, has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging dowry harassment, mental torture, and demands that she attain a body like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi. She also alleges forced abortion and physical assault.
South Africa's two heaviest defeats have transpired when they fielded first and were accompanied by a lack of discipline as well as dropped chances.
A 55-year-old woman from Rajasthan's Udaipur district has given birth to her 17th child, sparking conversations about poverty, illiteracy, and family planning in the region. The delivery, which occurred at a Community Health Centre, highlights the challenges faced by families in tribal-dominated areas.
Arjun Mathur tied the knot with his girlfriend Tiya Tejpal in an intimate wedding ceremony.
The growing list of Bollywood's new-gen actors gets fresh faces in Vyom and Saachi Bindra, who will make their big screen debut in the musical romance, Mannu Kya Karegga.
A bride in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, disappeared during her wedding ceremony, taking jewellery and cash with her, leaving her 40-year-old groom in distress. The incident occurred at the Shiv Temple in Bharohiya where the groom, Kamlesh Kumar, was getting married for the second time. Kamlesh alleged that the bride and her mother left for the bathroom and never returned. He claims to have given the bride sarees, beauty products, and jewellery, and was already bearing the wedding expenses. Police are investigating the matter but no complaint has been filed yet.
Inspired by his mother's bridal elegance, Gaurav Gupta transforms silk jacquards laced with metallic yarns into fabrics that seem to capture pure light.
Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi jokingly mentioned ongoing discussions with RJD president Lalu Prasad regarding marriage, following a suggestion from Prasad's son to Union Minister Chirag Paswan.
An official expressed hope that the DNA profiling all the victims will be completed by either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
Venice became a luxe witness as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot; their starry guestlist included A-listers, royalty and designers.
The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer's eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Songs Of Paradise is the story of a female achiever that needed to be told, just as her songs of love and longing deserve to be rediscovered and shared with music aficionados, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged newlyweds to have children immediately after marriage, citing a potential link between population size and the number of MPs a state receives. He argued that a larger population could lead to more seats in the Lok Sabha during the upcoming delimitation exercise, which would be based on population. Stalin also criticized the BJP's three-language policy and alleged the central government is attempting to reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in the Lok Sabha. He called for unity among political parties in Tamil Nadu to oppose these moves.
Indian business tycoon Sajjan Jindal, along with his family, attended the wedding festivities of the grandson of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Lahore. Jindal, the managing director of JSW Steel, was among 700 local and foreign guests who attended the wedding of Sharif's grandson Zayd Hussain Nawaz at their palatial Jati Umra Raiwind residence in Lahore on Sunday. Several other Indians also attended the festivities.
This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.
'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'
Vidhie Mukerjea, a key witness in the Sheena Bora murder case, denied making a statement to probe agencies, claiming documents in the CBI chargesheet were forged. She also alleged that Rahul and Rabin Mukerjea stole her mother's assets and had a motive to falsely implicate her.
'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'
Wedding Designer Devika Narain and Wedding Photographer Joseph Radhik offer an intimate look at their beautifully curated home.
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