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The hidden costs of Indian weddings
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|April 15, 2026
KUDOS to reporter Yoshini Perumal for daring to shine a light on a truth most prefer to keep buried.
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The article, “Are Indian weddings driving families into debt for social status?” (the POST, April 8 - 12), is not just a headline which we can no longer ignore.
Let us be honest: Indian weddings are spectacular.
Days of celebration, hundreds or even thousands of guests, lavish decor, endless feasts, and designer outfits that could rival a royal gala. But beneath the glitter and glamour lie a much darker story, one of silent sacrifice, crushing loans, and families drowning in debt just to keep up appearances.
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