generations, arranged marriages were seen as the gold standard in Indian society—a tried-and-tested formula where families decided, astrologers aligned stars, and couples met for the first time with ...

NEW DELHI — Five years ago, up a steep staircase in a seedy part of India's capital, I met eight beleaguered young lovers. They crowded cross-legged onto foam floor mats in a windowless room, their ...

Arranged marriages aren't that common in the Western world, but remain prevalent across the globe. They're more of a cultural practice that some abide by and others choose to reject. Hindustan Times / ...

In a recent blog post, I wondered why so many Indian arranged marriages are successful. I based the discussion on my observation that even in a rapidly modernizing India, most educated, upper-class ...