http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/arranged+marriages arranged marriages Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:25:13 -0500 Period (1878-1958) Karim Kassim was the younger brother of Varas Bandali Kassim (1875-1956). He was born in 1878 in Karachi, where he acquired his formal education from Sind Madresa-tul-Islam School upto fourth class. He held a strong command in English, Gujrati and Sindhi languages. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan was his classmate. Karim Kassim left Karachi most probably in 1908 and made Hyderabad as his next home. He built a beautiful bungalow at Prince Aly Road, Hyderabad. The bungalow was an expensive and also an exclusive construction. Prince Aly Khan also stayed at the bungalow during his visit to Hyderabad. He had a vast flourishing leather business, and besides Karachi and Hyderabad he had its branches in Bombay, Delhi, Lahore, Agra, Kanpur, Quetta, etc. Karim Kassim was an owner of more than 100 acres of land on the bank of Phuleli river in Hyderabad, where he built beautiful gardens and residential buildings, decorated with latest swimming pools, known as Karim Bagh. He was the first in Hyderabad to introduce the motorcar and telephone. Karim Kassim enjoyed prosperous and eventful life. He was a member of the Municipal Corporation in Hyderabad for 25 years and elected every year.bohras]]>bohri]]>dawoodi bohra]]>pir]]>mawla]]>quran ul hakim]]>ali]]>mizan]]>allah]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Varas-Karim-Kassim/828118 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:27:04 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Varas-Karim-Kassim/828118 With the spread of different and affordable means of communication through the Internet, and the collapse of the Soviet Union, a new player has arisen in the age old custom of so called mail order brides. Every day, more and more men turn to romance tours, marriage agencies, international dating websites, and introduction services in an effort to meet, date, and even marry women from countries that formed the Soviet Union. A few decades ago the mail order bride phenomenon was heavily concentrated to the South East Asian countries, although the trend always shifts with time. Today however, this trend has grown to include hundreds of marriage agencies that focus on Russia and other Soviet Republics. International marriages and romances however do not come without pitfalls. There is an element of risk for either party involved. The woman many times finds herself isolated in a new foreign country, usually unable to speak the language, and may be more vulnerable to abuse due to these facts. For the men, the risk is different but equally as damaging.russian women]]>russian girls]]>mail order brides]]>russian mail order brides]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Introduction-To-Russian-Women-And-Russian-Mail-Order-Brides/817876 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:20:28 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Introduction-To-Russian-Women-And-Russian-Mail-Order-Brides/817876 Though most marriages are arranged, some couples in urban areas have love marriages. The true Indian wedding is about two families getting wedded socially with much less emphasis on the individuals involved. Many of the wedding customs are common among the Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and even Muslims. They are a combination of local, religions and family traditions. dress was the bride wearing silk sarees Thali is an Indian meal with contents varying from one regional cuisine to another. A thali is a selection of different dishes, usually served in small bowls on a round tray. The round tray is generally made with steel with multiple compartments. In North America people sometimes use plastic thalis because they are disposable. Typical dishes include rice, dhal, vegetables, chapati, papad, curd (yoghurt), small amounts of chutney or pickle, and a sweet dish to top it. Important marriage ceremonies Some of the rituals were in vogue considering the young age of the bride and groom in the early days. But these have been followed even now also. Examples are Nalangu, bride and groom being carried after the Kaasi yathirai,Oonjal and the bride sitting on the father's lap.indian bridal nose rings]]>indian bridal jewelry]]>gold nose ring]]>indian bridal nose rings]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Happy-Hindu-Weddings-Are-The-Place-To-Be/795847 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:38:30 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Happy-Hindu-Weddings-Are-The-Place-To-Be/795847 beach wedding favors]]>beach theme favors]]>beach party favors]]>wedding favors for beach theme wedding]]>beach wedding gifts]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beach-Wedding-Favors---Ideas/765783 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:37:17 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Beach-Wedding-Favors---Ideas/765783 Jeevansathi.com]]>matrimony]]>matrimonial]]>matrimonials]]>matrimony services]]>online matrimonials]]>Indian marriage]]>match making]]>matchmaking]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Concept-Of-Arranged-Marriages-/764368 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:25:40 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Concept-Of-Arranged-Marriages-/764368 Jeevansathi.com]]>matrimony]]>matrimonial]]>matrimonials]]>matrimony services]]>online matrimonials]]>Indian marriage]]>match making]]>matchmaking]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Sikh-Weddings-Are-Performed/764365 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:25:08 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Sikh-Weddings-Are-Performed/764365 The veil dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. They were wary of evil spirits and demons, and bright colors were believed to scare off these unwanted spirits. Occasionally, a Roman bride was completely covered in red veils to protect her from evil spirits. Others believe wearing the veil stems from the time of arranged marriages. The father of the bride may have feared the groom would not want to marry his daughter if he found her unpleasant to look upon, so the bride would be heavily veiled and she would not be revealed to the groom until after the ceremony. Many believe the tradition of the 'unveiling' stems from Biblical story of Jacob and his two wives. Jacob's father-in-law, Laban, tricked him into marrying Leah instead of his true love, Rachel. Leah was heavily veiled and Jacob did not realize he had married the wrong woman until after the ceremony. Thus the Jewish tradition of Bedeken was born, where the groom lowers the veil before the ceremony and raises it prior to the kiss. The veil became popular in England during the 1800's and signified modesty and chastity.Keyword = wedding]]>Happy life]]>Beautiful life]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Wedding-Veil/762760 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:52:41 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Wedding-Veil/762760 Period (1866-1938) Jivabhai Bhanji traced his lineage from a certain Bhagat Virabhai Devasi, who lived in the beginning of 15th century in Kathiawar. Paraptani is said to be his only son, and his son was Parpiya. Karim was the younger son of Parpiya, and the son of the former was Bhima, who also lived for some time in Mundra, Kutchh with his son Hamid. The next generation followed by Hamid was Bhanji, who passed a hard life in Kathiawar in poverty with his two sons, Jiva and Kassim. Jiva, the son of Bhanji was born on Monday, January 1, 1866 in Upleta, Kathiawar, where he acquired a formal education. Reduced to an extreme poverty, he was determined to try his fortune in different places. He roamed from one city to another till he reached Calcutta after three months. In the meantime, a certain tourist from Burma advised him to proceed to Rangoon for better prospect. He sailed for Rangoon at an early age of 14 years in 1880. No sooner had he reached at Rangoon sea-port than he feared to enter in the city. He passed three days in dilemma around the port.ismaili]]>ismailis]]>ismailies]]>ismailifaith]]>pir]]>mawla]]>quran ul hakim]]>ali]]>allah]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wazir-Jivabhai-Bhanji/754360 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:51:48 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wazir-Jivabhai-Bhanji/754360 single parents dating]]>free dating websites]]>American singles]]>chat rooms]]>marriages end in divorce]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Single-----with-Children-/754297 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:46:40 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Single-----with-Children-/754297 Matrimony]]>Matrimonials]]>India Matrimony]]>Matrimonial Sites]]>]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Finding-The-Right-Match--Online--Dowry-Free-Matrimonial-Websites-Can-Find-You-A-Partner-/748536 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:49:27 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Finding-The-Right-Match--Online--Dowry-Free-Matrimonial-Websites-Can-Find-You-A-Partner-/748536 Matrimony]]>Matrimonials]]>India Matrimony]]>Matrimonial Sites]]>]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Finding-The-Right-Match--Online--Dowry-Free-Matrimonial-Websites-Can-Find-You-A-Partner-/747370 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:01:48 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Finding-The-Right-Match--Online--Dowry-Free-Matrimonial-Websites-Can-Find-You-A-Partner-/747370 Jeevansathi.com]]>matrimony]]>matrimonial]]>matrimonials]]>matrimony services]]>online matrimonials]]>Indian marriage]]>match making]]>matchmaking]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/All-About-Indian-Marriages/745629 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:56:36 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/All-About-Indian-Marriages/745629 Family]]>family culture]]>family law]]>China]]>Chinese]]>society]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Family-Culture-Has-Changed-In-China/742880 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:42:07 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-Family-Culture-Has-Changed-In-China/742880 women is beautiful great part of world]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Discovering-Infidelity---One-Woman-s-Story/730982 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:51:46 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Discovering-Infidelity---One-Woman-s-Story/730982 "Flowers" - the very name has a lyrical feel to it. The word conjures up images of colourful, bright Roses, Gladioli, Tulips, Violets, and many more such species of one of the loveliest creations of Mother Nature. Flowers convey such a lot through their silence. They are symbols of sheer beauty, and everything happy and smiling. Flowers convey happy thoughts to the recipient and help build relationships and everlasting sweet memories. Their delicate, sweet fragrances spread brightness and unsurpassed cheerfulness throughout. No wonder gifting flowers has become a common trend in every culture. Flower delivery sites and fully-fledged flower delivery business units have been growing in leaps and bounds in the UK. Different varieties of flowers used for creating a bouquet When creating a flower arrangement, florists generally use several varieties of flowers. You will notice that a bouquet normally contains primary or featured blooms along with a range of flowers that act as fillers in a bid to accentuate the main ones. The flowers in a bouquet symbolise different emotions. Alstroemeria signifies friendship; Anthrium conveys hospitality while Anemone is a symbol of anticipation. Aster is a symbol of patience;flowers]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Flowers---Beautifully-Entwined-With-People-s-Lives/726885 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:19:40 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Flowers---Beautifully-Entwined-With-People-s-Lives/726885 This argument has been raised nth number of times and no one has ever been able to win this debate. In India, arranged marriages have always enjoyed an upper hand. Parents think that it is there utmost duty to find the most suitable match for their sons or daughters by looking through matrimonial or other sources. Though perception is changing slowly and lots of youngsters are opting for love marriages, it is still opposed in small towns and cities. The outgoing youth of India today feels that they are mature enough to take such decisions all by themselves. Moreover, they feel that the person, whom they are planning to spend their rest of life with, should be of their own choice. But looking at the number of divorces and separations in urban India, the question of whether love marriages can score over arranged marriages remains unanswered. Education and media have played an important role in popularizing the concept of love marriages in India. Amid popular love stories like Soni Mahiwal, India always had a long tradition of arranged marriages. With the coming of the British and the subsequent introduction of British education system, more Indians got educated.- Sales Letter]]>Letters]]>Business Writing]]>Sales]]>Writing]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Can-Love-Marriage-Achieve-More-Agreed-Wedding-/702736 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:09:41 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Can-Love-Marriage-Achieve-More-Agreed-Wedding-/702736 Wedding ceremonies are steeped in ancient traditions and old wives superstitions that have lost their popular meaning today. Things like bridal veils and white wedding dresses are commonly followed traditions still today, but most of us don't know what they really mean and why we still do them. So, consider some of these unanswered bridal traditions and superstitions to make these wedding practices more meaningful to you on your special day. Wedding ceremonies are steeped in ancient traditions and old wives superstitions that have lost their popular meaning today. Things like bridal veils and white wedding dresses are commonly followed traditions still today, but most of us don't know what they really mean and why we still do them. So, consider some of these unanswered bridal traditions and superstitions to make these wedding practices more meaningful to you on your special day. Why do brides wear bridal veils? The bridal veil was meant to symbolize the subordination of the wife to the husband. Bridal veils were originally red or yellow in color and they covered the bride from the top of her head to the soles of her feet.bridal veils]]>wedding accessories]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Story-Behind-The-Question-Why-Brides-Wear-Bridal-Veils/693572 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:35:03 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Story-Behind-The-Question-Why-Brides-Wear-Bridal-Veils/693572 Marriage is a sacred thread which unites two different souls through marital bliss. Promising to stand by each other through all the happiness and sorrows of life, the couple starts a new journey steeping into a vast arena of marital relationship. According to the Indian custom, the newly mushrooming relationship of the two souls together must also be reinforced by the absolute blessings of the Almighty. Those rings that are exchanged during an engagement ceremony denote a sacred bondage that require great amount of commitment and loyalty. This Engagement Ceremony is followed by Marriage and so is considered as a blessed omen of connubial relationship and marital bliss. The Engagement Ceremony basically deals with the exchange of rings between the bride and the groom. The ceremony is conducted by a Pujari. Parents of the prospective bride and groom mainly conduct engagement or Sagaai ceremony to fix the matrimonial date. All the merriment and entertainment to their best extent is seen to get actually started from the occasion of engagement. An engagement ceremony is the main attraction of all kinds of Indian weddings. It symbolizes the spirit of Indian customs and traditions.Jeevansathi.com]]>matrimony]]>matrimonial]]>matrimonials]]>matri]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Significance-Of-Engagement-Ceremony-In-Indian-Weddings/683489 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:05:11 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Significance-Of-Engagement-Ceremony-In-Indian-Weddings/683489 A flower's appeal is in its contradictions - so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect. -- Adabella Radici. Such is the power of flowers that their glory and beauty have not faded even after centuries have passed. A bouquet of flowers is still one of the most preferred gifts for any occasion. The bouquet of flowers is commonly given as fresh wedding flowers, birthday bouquets, and as a surprise to brighten someone's day. Every bouquet of flowers has a meaning embedded in it and so is its respective relevance. A bouquet of red rose is symbolic of intense love and passion, while a bouquet of yellow rose symbolizes friendship. A bouquet of lily, on the other hand, expresses virginity, purity, and majesty. Owing to their diverse meaning, the bouquet of flowers is suitable for all occasions be it reunion, parting, anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or Boss' Day. Flowers and love share an eternal bond. You could easily give a bouquet of flowers to your beloved and see the emotions that flowers create through their non-verbal language.International Flower Delivery]]>Flowers international Deliver]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bouquet-Of-Flowers--Makes-All-Occasions-Memorable/681533 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:26:22 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bouquet-Of-Flowers--Makes-All-Occasions-Memorable/681533 Wedding as lifetime wellbeing investment]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wedding-As-Lifetime-Wellbeing-Investment/680866 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:05:09 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Wedding-As-Lifetime-Wellbeing-Investment/680866