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The Romance of a Dowry or Trousseau

In primary school one school teacher talked of the ‘bottom drawer’ in which a girl puts in all the things she wants to take with her to her second home. … Continue reading →

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The Dowry

This is a much maligned concept in the context of India. It need not be. A few facts:  A large part of India has a bride price – where the … Continue reading →

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