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Why women pay dowry in India

In India, dowry is a practice where the bride's family gives gifts, money, or property to the groom and his family as part of the marriage arrangement.

Nigerian man, two accomplices arrested in India for allegedly duping people with false promise of marriage

According to the police, Didier came to India in April 2019 on a six-month visa. He continued to stay in south Delhi even after his visa expired.

Court Bans Practice That Allows Men To Instantly Divorce Wives Just By Saying 'Talaq' 3 Times

But in India, the practice has continued with the protection of laws that allow Muslim, Christian and Hindu communities to follow religious law in matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption.

The horrors of women paying dowry in many parts of India

The history behind dowry in IndiaDowries have a history that dates back to medieval India when they served as a way to financially support daughters after their marriage.

Unbelievable: Angry Lady Kidnaps Ex-boyfriend at Gunpoint During His Wedding to Another Woman

However, he reportedly started to avoid her after his parents arranged a marriage with another woman in the nearby town of Hamirpur.

24-year-old woman set to marry herself; plans to go on 2-week honeymoon

Kshama Bindu, a 24-year-old woman from India is all set to marry herself on June 11th, in what is said to be the country's first sologamy.

Must Read!! See Some Reasons Why Men Are Scared Of Getting Married (No 2 Is True)

The way weddings in India are, this is enough to give him the nightmares. He may earn enough for a living. But what about that European honeymoon his lady is expecting from him?

Polyandry: 5 Countries Where Women Could Marry More Than One Man

India Polyandry is practiced by Paharis in the Jaunsarbawar region of North India, and a minority of people in Kinnaur, Himachal, justify and practice it.

Woman married to 5 men(brothers), sleeps with a different one each night

We’re one big happy family.” Guddu and Rajo got married in an arranged Hindu marriage four years ago and he remains her only official spouse.

Wedding gift explodes... groom dies, groom's grandma dies, bride injured

Police said the pair from the Bolangir district of the state got the gift from an unidentified person at their marriage reception on 21 February.

Groom killed after bride's ex gifted them sound system rigged with explosives

Markam faces life imprisonment under India's Explosive Substances Act, Vice reported.

15 Things You Didn't Know About Dame Patience Jonathan

Her marriage with the President is blessed with two children: a cheeky boy, Ariwera Adolphus Jonathan and a beautiful girl, Aruabi Jonathan. See pictures below 14.