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Neeraj Chopra chose a secluded resort in Himachal Pradesh for his wedding
Olympian Neeraj Chopra and Himani Mor’s intimate wedding took place at a secluded resort in Himachal Pradesh, featuring only 70 guests.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:42 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
A list of the unluckiest days to get married in 2025 according to astrology
Every couple dreams of a picture-perfect wedding, so if you're planning a wedding in 2025, watch out for these dates to avoid celestial mishaps
Published on Jan 09, 2025 08:49 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s painful divorce: A look into their 29-year love story
AR Rahman and Saira Banu have announced their separation after 29 years of marriage; in lieu of this melancholic news, let's take a look at how the couple met
Published on Nov 20, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Inside Lady Gaga's love story: Who is Michael Polansky & how did he propose?
Lady Gaga just revealed a few juicy details about how her obscure boyfriend, now-fiancé, Michael Polansky asked for her hand in marriage. Here are the details
Published on Oct 03, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
List of countries where same-sex marriage is legal
As the Supreme Court Tuesday begins hearing a batch of petitions on legalising same-sex marriages, we look at a list of nations where marriage equality exists.
Published on Apr 18, 2023 12:29 PM IST
‘Grounded in tradition': Rijiju defends Centre’s stand on same-sex marriage
The government on Sunday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court arguing that legal validation of same-sex marital unions will cause “complete havoc”.
Updated on Mar 14, 2023 05:16 PM IST
Deeksha Bhardwaj
Delhi HC grants protection to interfaith couple from UP
The plea alleged that the woman’s parents and relatives tortured her physically and mentally. Fearing harassment, the couple reached Delhi on December 11 and contacted an NGO.
Published on Dec 17, 2020 07:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Richa Banka
‘Conversion just for marriage’s sake not acceptable’: Allahabad High Court dismisses couple’s plea
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi of Allahabad High Court said it clearly reveals that the conversion took place only for the purpose of the marriage.
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 06:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
Assam launches gold scheme for brides from weaker section
As per provisions of the Arundhati Gold Scheme, the state government provides ₹40,000 to girls from families with an annual income of less than ₹5 lakh, provided the marriage is registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Published on Sep 24, 2020 07:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | Utpal Parashar
For marriage ‘equality’ that is truly equal
Marriage equality, at a bare minimum, must allow consenting adults to enter into this form of partnership, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity, across castes and religions
Updated on Sep 20, 2020 05:44 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Dhamini Ratnam
Man asks for marriage certificate after 16 yrs. Officials say, remarry
P Madhusoodanan, a native of Mukkam in Kozhikode , had approached the sub-registrar’s office in Mukkam to get a marriage certificate. He was married 16 years ago under the Special Marriages Act. Usually such a certificate is made available on the same day after an application.
Updated on Jul 12, 2019 05:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Review plea filed in SC for civil rights of homosexuals
It had sought recognition of their rights to same-sex marriages, adoption, surrogacy, IVF and directions so that the community can serve openly in the army, navy and air force.
Updated on Apr 16, 2019 08:18 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Sanju Samson ties the knot with long-time girlfriend Charulatha
The former college mates got wedded in a simple ceremony at a resort in Kovalam, near here, earlier in the day. The wedding reception is slated later in the evening.
Updated on Dec 22, 2018 07:27 PM IST
New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service
SC dismisses PIL for lowering marriageable age of male, imposes fine on petitioner
The Supreme Court bench said such a plea cannot be a matter of “public interest” and an affected person can come to the court.
Updated on Oct 22, 2018 09:10 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
‘She was not Hindu after marrying Muslim’: Delhi temple refuses last rites to woman
The temple head believed the woman was no longer a Hindu after her marriage
Updated on Aug 10, 2018 01:51 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service, New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service