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India's first sologamist ties knot with herself at home to avoid row

She had planned to marry herself at a temple in the area on June 11 and arranged a priest to solemnise the marriage with traditional Vedic rituals, but changed the plans after the priest backed off

Actor Nayanthara, director Vignesh Shivan tie the knot in Mahabalipuram

Actor Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan on Thursday got married in a traditional ceremony in the presence of family and friends. The duo shared their first photo as a married couple on social media to celebrate the new beginning in their life. "On a scale of 10 She's Nayan & am the One. With God's grace, the universe , all the blessings of our parents & best of friends. Jus married #Nayanthara #WikkiNayan #wikkinayanwedding (sic)" Shivan captioned the photo which he shared on Twitter. Nayanthara posted the same picture on Instagram with the caption: "To New Beginning." According to reports, the couple tied the knot in the afternoon at a five-star hotel in Mahabalipuram. The ceremony was attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, along with cinema personalities, including Mani Ratnam, Atlee, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Earlier in the day, Shivan (36) penned a heartfelt Instagram note for Nayanthara (37), his ...

Marital rape exception egregiously problematic, says Justice Shakdher

Justice Shakdher asserted that the fact that the rapist is the husband of the victim does not make the act of sexual assault any less injurious

Frames per Second: The Big Bad Bollywood Wedding

Fans obsess over celebrity weddings such as Ranbir-Alia. But the big fat Indian wedding is inalienable from Bollywood

With marriages declining, birth rates reach lowest ever in China: Report

A sharp decline in the number of marriage registrations, accompanied by the ageing of married couples has led to birth rates in China hitting the lowest ever levels, according to a media report.

Social relationships are like marriage in epoch of technology disruption

Modern technology is a blow to the patriarchal society, but needs regulatory checks to promote healthy social relationships.

Raising women's marriage age will enable girls to become self reliant: PM

PM Modi on Wednesday said that the purpose for raising the age of marriage for girls from 18 to 21 years has been proposed to empower 'desh ki beti' so that they get enough time to complete education

Marriage gives legal right to expect reasonable sexual relations: Delhi HC

Observing the difference between married and unmarried relationships, the Delhi High Court said on Monday that marriage gives a legal right to expect reasonable sexual relations from the partner.

Will Omicron deal another blow to India's wedding industry?

The new Covid-19 variant is threatening to spoil the wedding industry's party again, at a time when it looked all set to recover its previous losses. Here's how Omicron may hit the wedding industry

Beyond the age barrier

Raising women's marriageable age needs complementary efforts

Choosing a delightful venue from an array of choices for your grand wedding

It's the venue that sets the tone of the wedding, and once you've chosen the perfect place, managing the food, flower arrangements, bridal lehenga and wedding attire will be a breeze

Bill likely on increasing legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21: Report

Sources said the government approved the proposal in a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday

A third of women married in India in 2018 were 18-20 years old, shows data

West Bengal, Rajasthan and Bihar were worst in terms of women marrying at an early age

Women who overturn gender norms face more violence in marriage: Study

Domestic violence has become the most common form of abuse inflicted on women--it affects one in three women globally.

Adults have right to choose their partner, irrespective of religion: HC

The Allahabad High Court has observed that adults have the right to choose their life partner, irrespective of the religion professed by them

Parts of new anti-conversion law can't operate, says Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law, in a setback to the state government

Notice to residence of persons marrying under SMA contempt of court: HC

The Delhi HC has said that a Sub-Divisional Magistrate prima facie committed contempt of court by sending a notice to the residence of a person desirous of marrying his partner under the SMA

Fencer Perez Maurice loses bout but accepts coach's marriage proposal

Argentina fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice might have suffered a defeat in the women's sabre event on Monday in the Tokyo Olympics, but she had a reason to smile despite the loss

Marriages, funerals to be allowed with limited number of attendees in Delhi

Marriages and funerals will be permitted in Delhi with a limited number of attendees across all the four grades under the colour-coded action plan

Marriage not a contract, but a sacramental one: Madras High Court

A husband and wife must realise 'ego' and 'intolerance' are like footwear and should be left out of their house, when they enter. Else, their children will have to face a miserable life