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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicIndian Marriages

Topic: Indian Marriages

Parineeta to Queen—What Hindi cinema’s marriages reveal about us

As we gear up for another round of elaborate winter weddings, I recall some unsung marriages on screen and what they signified over the decades.

After 13-yr delay, states & UTs ordered by SC to frame rules for Sikh marriage registration in 4 months

Framing of rules was not dependent upon the Sikh population, nor can it be deferred on the ground that other marriage laws exist in parallel, the court says.

From cheque bouncing cases to matrimonial disputes, over 5 lakh cases sent for mediation in special drive

The campaign by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Supreme Court’s Mediation & Conciliation Project Committee (MCPC) aims to amicably settle at least two lakh cases before it concludes on 30 September.

India’s justice system won’t let dead marriages die. Prolonged divorce trials scarring spouses & kids

New Delhi: From spouses awaiting final decrees in divorce cases well into their twilight years, to children raised amid emotional turmoil due to prolonged...

The unending Indian housewife grind—Renuka Shahane’s Marathi film Loop Line shows the trap

The most surprising reactions to Renuka Shahane's animated Marathi short film Loop Line came from men. "They could relate to the film, and what they had seen at home with their mothers."

‘Kareva’ marriages & the legal conundrum of property inheritance Delhi High Court is set to hear

A form of widow remarriage, ‘kareva’ marriages are prevalent among agrarian communities in Haryana & Punjab, in which a widow marries her brother-in-law.

Haryana women’s commission proposes mandatory pre-marital counselling to curb rising divorce rate

Move inspired by Kerala model, wherein Christian couples undergo counselling sessions implemented by churches, says Haryana State Commission for Women chairperson Renu Bhatia.

What is ‘cruelty’ in marriage? No clear definition by courts but meaning has broadened over time

Understanding of the term is still affected by parties’ gender, lifestyle, financial standing, educational background, cultural practices and social mores, according to legal experts.

Assam says state employees need govt nod for 2nd marriages, ‘even if permissible under personal law’

Govt order dated 20 October says, 'no govt servant who has a wife living shall contract another marriage', same has been issued as per provisions in Assam Civil Services (Conduct), 1965.

Muslim girl over 16 yrs of age can marry a man of her choice, rules Punjab and Haryana HC

Justice Jasjit Singh Bedi passed an order in favour of a Muslim couple aged 16 and 21 years, seeking protection from their families under Article 21 of the Constitution.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.