India: A million Romeos, a million Juliets

In India, the fundamentalist thugs who terrorize young couples every Valentine's Day aren't the only forces aligned against romance. With the traditional institution of the arranged marriage under pressure — threatening to break down the boundaries of caste and creed — teachers, neighbors, the police and even sometimes the courts conspire to make sure young people follow their parents' wishes. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Subjects: World, Living
Topics: India, Family
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Feb 14, 2009 - 10:03 AM PST
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Feb 14, 2009 - 10:03 AM PST

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