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NRI

NRI Marriages - Sweetners for Dowry

Non-Resident Indians are often seen as the dream partner by many women living in India, especially in states like the Punjab. The idea of getting married to an NRI and living abroad in places like the USA, UK and Europe... Continue »

ID

ID Card for UK unveiled

Controversial plans for the roll-out of ID cards to UK foreign nationals have been unveiled with the first design of the UK ID card. The card will consist of a picture, a chip holding the person’s name and date of birth, the... Continue »

Love

Love marriages better than Arranged?

Are arranged marriages losing their appeal to love marriages? Or is arranged marriage, which is one of the most historic symbols of desi culture and tradition, still as strong as it was? This subject has been the central... Continue »

Pre-Marriage

Pre-Marriage Health checks

The employment of secret detectives or enquiries into a persons background normally were to check their behaviour, their character and even their financial status. But a new trend, especially in India, Mumbai, is the employment... Continue »

Free

Free and Single But Please no Jingles!

Free and single, ready to mingle but please…No jingles!! It’s Friday evening and the weekend mood is in the air. People are getting ready to let themselves loose on the dance floor! Yes, this is the new... Continue »

The

The marriage of East and West

Mixed marriages, fusion cooking, hybrid cultures are all things being experienced today by British Asians. One major area where the exchange of these ideas is taking place is in fashion. Especially, for Asian weddings. Since... Continue »

Asian

Asian Bridal Fayre bowls a hit!

The prestigious Pavilion Suite of the Edgbaston Cricket ground in Birmingham (UK), was where the Asian Bridal Fayre was held on 5th May 2008. The event had the innings to demonstrate the variety and magic of British Asian... Continue »

Wolves

Wolves score with Asian Bridal Fair

With the British Asian wedding season kicking off, Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club (UK) hosted its first Asian Bridal Fair. The aim of the club is to increase its unique awareness as a host for Asian weddings and... Continue »