I keep hearing the story of an older family friend. He must be in his 80’s now. He has never been married. As per the legend, he used to be a handsome man in his youth. Romantic. Desirable. Rumour has it that he looked just like like Rajesh Khanna. He wanted a “love marriage.” Whenever …
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Arranged Marriage – Desperate Parents, Clueless Daughters, And A Possible Recipe For Disaster?
“Madam, I have draped the sari like mermaid! It is giving you very young and slim look!” The beautician bent down to fix Bittu Kumari’s sari pleats, pleased with her work. “I am young! I am 26!” Bittu Kumari frowned. “Oh! I thought you must be in 30’s! Was wondering why you are still bachelor!” …
I spoke to a man for an arranged marriage meeting. Before telling me about himself or asking anything about me he told me that his parents would be living with us after marriage from Day 1. He said that he wants them around. Not because of any health condition. He just wants to “make them …
Don’t Want To Live With My Parents After Marriage? You Horrible Un-cultured Woman! Read More »
On my 28th birthday, I had posted this article. I had even created a separate category on my blog called ‘Birthday Memoirs’ based on one article! Last year I got lazy and shared the same article again. But today, I have turned 30. How can I not write about it! Give me some sunshine. Give …
The Case Of Anamika Majumdar: Why Are So Many Good Women Made To Feel Not Good Enough In Marriage?
This is my second article in the series, ‘To the Geet Without Aditya Kashyap, and The Queen Without the International Vacation’. This is dedicated to the women who are going through a break-up, or a divorce. They may not have necessarily found someone else, or have the luxury to travel to discover themselves like our …
Must You Finish Your Rotten Tea? [#ShortStory]
Click on this link to read the full article. Why You Should Not Sponsor Your Son-In-Law And His Wedding