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In India, Parents of Brides-to-Be Hire Sleuths

By Mridu Khullar ● Arts & Culture ● August 20, 2007

Even in rapidly developing India arranged marriages remain popular. These days, brides and grooms often match up online and the first people in the screening process may be professional detectives, not parents. First in a series on women in India.

Marriage Bureau Specializes in India’s HIV Widows

By Mridu Khullar ● Arts & Culture ● June 11, 2007

Indian women often lose social standing and ties when their husbands die. But if widows are HIV-positive the stigma and isolation can be extreme. For the past few years, however, a marriage bureau in Gujarat helps some find new spouses.