Posts Tagged ‘Worldwide’
What do the old traditionalists think about the proliferation of online dating sites that are now available in India
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
India’s history dates back over 5000 years, and is rich in culture and tradition. One of the strongest traditions relates to marriage and how couples are brought together. Marriage is arranged by parents in about 80% of the cases. Parents first look for a suitable match. After they choose one, the boy and girl are made to see each other.
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What do young Indians think about the new dating scene?
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Earlier parents were given the responsibility to find the best match for their children. They consider the financial status, education and most importantly the religion and caste of the prospective brides and grooms before “rounding off” the right one.
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How are the Indian dating sites different from the western dating sites?
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
In western countries people are finding it increasingly difficult to keep aside their busy corporate lives for some love and affection. However, many people have started feeling the pinch of loneliness and have therefore started to look for the perfect one with the help of dating services.
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An examination of a few Indian dating sites including Shaadi.com
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Online dating in India has taken off in the last 6 years and more people in India use the matchmaking services of these sites to find suitable partners. However, dating as known in India is very different to how we think of it in the West.
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Dating in India - A current perspective
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
Dating in India is influenced by many factors related to cultural values, tolerance, religion and faith. The very notion of dating is a Western term that India needs to deal with along with its traditional values of dating and marriage.
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