I was reading the thought provoking review of the Pakistani film ‘Khuda ke liye’ in the Sunday newspapers and was reminded once again of the burning issue regarding Muslim fundamentalism. The sad thing is that one does not need to be reminded of Muslim fundamentalism in today’s world. It stares one in the face, so [...]
Are you fair and lovely? If you are, then clap your hands in glee, because you have the right to live happily ever after whereas, if your skin tone is of a darker hue, then you might as well throw in the towel and hang yourself. OK, I am giving an exaggerated version here, but [...]
To continue with my shaadi theme, let me clarify at the outset that I have nothing against love marriages and I am not in league with our ‘maata-pitaa’ generation, so don’t imagine even for a single minute that I am trying to convert you into a ‘susheel ladka or ladki’. It is just that my [...]
Interesting question, isn’t it? I am sure that most people in the marriageable age bracket would preferably opt for a love marriage over the arranged one. The words ‘love marriage’ or ‘arranged marriage’ have acquired so many layers of meaning, that it is difficult to consider them in isolation. Let me elucidate my meaning.
Generally, people [...]
