New Delhi — India's government has told the country's Supreme Court that criminalizing marital rape would be "excessively harsh," as it opposes petitions with the court seeking to amend a British ...

Marriage in India was once seen as unshakable, a sacred promise meant to last seven lifetimes. Yet today, that promise feels more fragile than ever. Divorce and separation, though still low by global ...

In India, nearly half of all girls are married before they turn the legal age of 18. In the state of Bihar, the statistics are even grimmer: 69% of girls are wedded before they’re 18 and 48% before ...

Marriage in India is not just a personal milestone—it’s a social institution, a financial event and, in many ways, a microcosm of the country's larger ecosystem. For generations, families have ...

"Marriage was once seen as a sanctuary. For many women today, it feels like a space where they are constantly being tested." For generations, marriage in India was framed as a safe haven — a union ...

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In stark contrast to the billionaire Ambanis’ wedding, some Indians are subverting patriarchy, caste, and class in their ceremonies. While the world’s eyes are on Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s ...

A decade ago, people felt the pressure to marry and settle down by the age of 27. Now? It seems singles are hitting the pause ...