by Vishnu | Aug 12, 2018 | Divorce, Love and Relationships
Unlike Indian divorce, our marriages involve so much pomp, celebration and joy. Color, jewelry, family, food, elaborate and exotic celebrations. Our marriages create happy tears and celebrate love. They involve so many traditions, so much culture and sentimentality....
by Bhavana Nissima | Aug 5, 2017 | Divorce, Love and Relationships
I am divorced. No, it is not my only identity. In fact, it is not even my identity. It is something I have to say when people ask, “Are you married?” If I say, “No, I am not”, pat comes the next question, “Why?” The responses to “I am divorced” are as follows: Oh you...
by Vishnu | Jul 20, 2015 | Arranged Marriage
https://vimeo.com/40083724 By Razwana Wahid She’d tied me to a chair. My hands were clasped together, pulled tight behind my back. A dirty rag stuffed into my mouth. A dimly lit lamp swinging slowly in the background. “I’ll only untie you if you agree to marry...
by Vishnu | Jun 21, 2015 | Love and Relationships, Vulnerability
When I said “goodbye” to my Indian grandparents after a recent visit, I thought the encounter would end with a friendly hug, a small goodbye gift and good wishes. And it did – until the last minute, when my grandmother become teary-eyed and emotional, wishing that I...