Modern Indian’s struggle with Arranged marriage
From Woes to Vows.
My Story
It is began in when my parents met an astrologer when I was 21!
Funny articles
Browse through some funny articles!
Yes I want to contribute
If you have a story and would like to contribute to the book please get in touch!
- Paradox of choiceMy dad told me ‘God You have so many options …
- Meeting with the Boy’s ParentsIt was one of those funny moments you dont know …
- About MeI am a happy go lucky girl who got sucked …
What do you do when you realize your life is falling apart!
You start writing a book about it
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Paradox of choice
My dad told me ‘God You have so many options why cant you choose one!’ I felt almost fatigued! I came across this TED talk that explains it perfectly! Paradox of choice. Schwartz shows how, instead of increasing our capacity to make a decision, an abundance of choice can often lead to feelings of anxiety, loneliness and… Read more Continue reading Paradox of choice
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Meeting with the Boy’s Parents
It was one of those funny moments you dont know what you are supposed to do! I was starring blank faced at a room full of 13 people who were all looking at me. _________________________________________________________ My dad called and spoke frantically. The boy’s parents are coming to madurai tomorrow and they want to see you… Read more Continue reading Meeting with the Boy’s Parents
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About Me
I am a happy go lucky girl who got sucked into the arranged marriage groom search process. Somewhere towards the beginning of 2014 when I was 22 years old my parents visited an astrologer. He told them my stars apprise I will be doomed if I don’t get married before June 2015! I was naturally… Read more Continue reading About Me
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Contribute
What is your story? Are you a modern Indian facing this age old tradition? Do you hang out and drink socially with friends. When you see someone smoke or smoke up you are okay with it or you do it yourself. Marrying out of your caste doesnt seem like blasphemy. The idea of living in,… Read more Continue reading Contribute
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Maybe I should write a book about it!
The idea for the book was born when I was confused. Every 90s kid as we call ourselves, grew up in a culture where our parents were conservative but we were thrown into this modern world of pop culture, cellphones, apps like Instagram-Facebook and more opportunities to witness the western world. We have seen a… Read more Continue reading Maybe I should write a book about it!
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My dreaded 27th Birthday.
I am writing this on my 27th Birthday, a year I dreaded being single. My situation is quite bad, not life threatening but bad. I got a prolonged cold and fever which sort of overlapped with my Birthday weekend. Parents had to fly over to take care of me. They are visibly unhappy I am… Read more Continue reading My dreaded 27th Birthday.
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The pressure is real
Whether you are in your twenties or thirties, once your mom or your over enthusiastic aunt starts the topic of ‘ Marriage’ it is the beginning of trouble. It is a never ending saga of turmoil that wont end until you get married The pressure is real,and it only increases with time. You can diffuse… Read more Continue reading The pressure is real
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The Quirky system of Arranged marriages
Arranged marriages are the ultimate embodiment of the Indian culture- Accept what you get and learn to live with what you have and more importantly a concept where you place family above everything else.This is sort of alien to the western mindset where we place ourselves, ahead of everyone else- What you want, need, desire,… Read more Continue reading The Quirky system of Arranged marriages