August 31, 2026
Rescue operations underway in flood-hit Nepal as authorities work to evacuate survivors and locate those missing NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that 88 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while 287 remain missing amid the devastating floods in Nepal. It added that 128 persons of Indian origin are also reported missing. Moreover, the death toll from the floods has risen to 669.Four Indian nationals, Ripu Kumar, Chaneshwar Narzary, Kripa Shankar and Mohammed Minhajuddin, were rescued from a hydropower project in Rasuwa on Saturday and are expected to reach Kathmandu shortly.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSix forensic expert teams from India are expected to reach Kathmandu to assist in analysing DNA samples for identification of mortal remains. The teams will support efforts to identify victims amid the large number of casualties following the floods.A specialised technical team from India, which reached Kathmandu on Friday for tunnel-rescue reconnaissance, began work in the affected area on Saturday.Based on its recommendations, a specialised tunnel rescue team with equipment is expected to reach Nepal on Saturday. The MEA also said 120 Indian nationals crossed into Nepal from China on Saturday.The Indian embassy issued emergency helpline numbers.Those seeking assistance can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500. A special control room which functions round-the-clock has been set up to assist those who are stranded.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reachStrong bones aren’t just about milk: 7 foods that help support bone density as you age5 things happy couples do before going to bed every nightFrom Kapil Sharma to Krushna Abhishek: Richest Indian comedians and their net worth8 of the smallest birds you can find in IndiaNepal flash flood: 5 key differences between glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) and regular floodBlood sugar suddenly rising while using an inhaler? Doctor explains when respiratory medicines could be responsible7 ‘interferences’ that can silently kill a marriage, from over-involved families and demanding careers to phones, money and the past123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

Rescue operations underway in flood-hit Nepal as authorities work to evacuate survivors and locate those missing NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that 88 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while 287 remain missing amid the devastating floods in Nepal. It added that 128 persons of Indian origin are also reported missing. Moreover, the death toll from the floods has risen to 669.Four Indian nationals, Ripu Kumar, Chaneshwar Narzary, Kripa Shankar and Mohammed Minhajuddin, were rescued from a hydropower project in Rasuwa on Saturday and are expected to reach Kathmandu shortly.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSix forensic expert teams from India are expected to reach Kathmandu to assist in analysing DNA samples for identification of mortal remains. The teams will support efforts to identify victims amid the large number of casualties following the floods.A specialised technical team from India, which reached Kathmandu on Friday for tunnel-rescue reconnaissance, began work in the affected area on Saturday.Based on its recommendations, a specialised tunnel rescue team with equipment is expected to reach Nepal on Saturday. The MEA also said 120 Indian nationals crossed into Nepal from China on Saturday.The Indian embassy issued emergency helpline numbers.Those seeking assistance can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500. A special control room which functions round-the-clock has been set up to assist those who are stranded.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reachStrong bones aren’t just about milk: 7 foods that help support bone density as you age5 things happy couples do before going to bed every nightFrom Kapil Sharma to Krushna Abhishek: Richest Indian comedians and their net worth8 of the smallest birds you can find in IndiaNepal flash flood: 5 key differences between glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) and regular floodBlood sugar suddenly rising while using an inhaler? Doctor explains when respiratory medicines could be responsible7 ‘interferences’ that can silently kill a marriage, from over-involved families and demanding careers to phones, money and the past123Hot PicksNepal floodUGC NET June 2026 resultCNG Price HikeMumbai milk priceRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderInflation dataTop TrendingSophie Cunningham CareerChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash

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Rescue operations underway in flood-hit Nepal as authorities work to evacuate survivors and locate those missing NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that 88 Indian nationals have been rescued so far, while 287 remain missing amid the devastating floods in Nepal. It added that 128 persons of Indian origin are…

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From five days to just two: Michael Atherton explains why Test cricket is getting shorter

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(AI image) Every year, India witnesses a familiar wave – the marriage season. Wedding halls fill up, families revive old contacts, matrimonial apps see a surge, and somewhere between the “ladka kya karta hai?” and “ladki ko kya pasand hai?”, the search for a perfect match begins.India records approximately 10 million marriages a year, or roughly 30,000 weddings a day, according to BiodataPlus.in.Amid the rituals, celebrations and matchmaking conversations comes a quieter ritual: the biodata.What looks like a simple one-page profile is, in fact, a snapshot of a changing India, reflecting what families still look for, what young Indians now expect from a partner and how the idea of a “good match” is being rewritten.The old marriage checklistFor years, a marriage biodata followed an almost predictable template: age, height, complexion, caste, salary and family background.For women, descriptions such as “fair”, “homely” and “well-mannered” were not unusual. For men, a stable job, income, property and family status often carried considerable weight.Recalling her experience, 52-year-old Mamata from Uttar Pradesh, told TOI these factors continue to play a major role in rural areas, although expectations have evolved as one moves towards urban India. “During my time, a few family members used to visit the girl’s family and ask questions about her height, age, hobbies and, most importantly, whether she could cook (khana bana leti ho?). The girl’s family wasn’t really allowed to ask questions to the other side. That used to be a very awkward conversation,” she said.But she sees a clear difference in how the next generation approaches marriage.“My daughter has her own perspective and priorities. If parents of my generation were looking for a match for her, we would consider the factors I mentioned above. But those things may not matter to my daughter because she is working and living abroad,” she said.The difference, then, may not simply be about what appears on a biodata. It is also about who gets to decide what matters.What’s changed, and what hasn’tSo, has the marriage biodata itself really changed?Not really.Shalini Singh, founder of matchmaking platform Andwemet, believes the format has remained surprisingly similar, even as expectations around marriage have evolved.“Honestly, the biodata format itself hasn’t changed much because what needs to change is the mindset of the people creating them. That kind of change is hard, but it’s the only way forward. And the people who are willing to evolve their biodata are the ones finding better matches,” she said.Relationship coach Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani sees the shift less in the document itself and more in its purpose.According to him, the question is gradually moving from “Is this family socially suitable?” to “Can these two individuals realistically build a life together?”He also points to a change in who controls the process. While parents were once the primary custodians of marriage biodatas, individuals are increasingly taking charge of their own profiles and decisions, sometimes with guidance from relationship or matrimonial coaches and even AI.“Parents use the biodata to reduce social uncertainty, while their children use it to reduce relationship uncertainty,” noted Kumaar.That distinction captures one of the biggest changes in the modern marriage search.Verona Matchmaking, another platform TOI spoke to, points to another broader shift: the changing role of courtship itself. Young Indians increasingly want the opportunity to date, spend time together and genuinely get to know each other before deciding to marry. Which was yes- not a case earlier.But there is an interesting contradiction. As people become better at describing exactly what they want in a partner, there is also a risk of becoming too good at filtering people out.Verona Matchmaking therefore emphasises the importance of keeping an open mind during the process. The objective, it suggests, “should not be to find someone who perfectly matches every item on a checklist, but to find someone worth getting to know.”From ‘fitting in’ to ‘fitting together’For people currently looking for a partner, the shift is increasingly visible in the questions they ask.Rupali Rani, an account manager at The Reppro who is currently looking for a match, told TOI that financial stability is important but no longer enough. “For me, financial stability is only one part of the picture. I want to know how a person thinks, communicates, treats people and looks at life. I would rather have a good conversation with someone and realise that our values align than tick ten boxes on a biodata and then struggle to have a conversation in real life,” she said.For Rani, the change is particularly visible in what women expect from marriage. “It is now less about ‘Will you fit into my family?’ and more about ‘Will our lives fit together?’” she said.“I would rather have an uncomfortable conversation in the beginning than a comfortable misunderstanding that becomes a problem later. My career, my lifestyle and my independence are important to me. Of course, being in a relationship means making adjustments; both people will have to. But adjustment and compromise are not the same thing,” she added.Data cited by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) also points to broader changes in women’s lives.In India, efforts to delay girls’ marriage have contributed to a decline in marriages before the age of 18, from 47% in 2006 to 23% in 2019-2021. Over the same period, the proportion of girls completing higher secondary education increased from 34% to 48%.The other sideBut women aren’t the only ones rewriting the rules of modern matchmaking. Men, too, are pushing back against transactional evaluations in search of genuine emotional alignment.Shivam Sharma, who is currently looking for a match, told TOI that questions about his CTC, job, property, family responsibilities and career plans are common, particularly from the prospective bride’s family.He understands why families ask such questions but believes a man’s worth should not be reduced to his income or assets.“Someone may have a very high salary or own properties worth crores, but that doesn’t guarantee that he will be a good husband, that he will bring happiness to his partner, or that the relationship will be free from dishonesty or conflicts,” he said.Instead, Sharma believes families should also ask about a man’s ambitions, values, work ethic, financial plans and how he views his responsibilities towards his family.He also sees a change in who gets the final say.“Both families may still be involved, but ultimately, the decision is increasingly being left to the two people who are actually going to spend their lives together. I think that is an important and positive change,” he said.Traditional expectations from women, however, have not disappeared. Sharma said terms such as “good family” and “homely” can still influence matchmaking, but personally, he does not consider appearance-based factors such as height or fairness important.“For me, good nature, mutual understanding, compatibility and family values matter much more than someone’s appearance,” he said.He also does not expect his future wife to give up her ambitions, friendships, interests or individuality after marriage.“If she wants to travel, spend time with her friends, watch a movie, go on a long drive or pursue something that makes her happy, I don’t think marriage should stop her from doing those things. She should have her own space and freedom, just as I would expect to have mine,” he said.Major decisions, including family planning, should also be discussed and taken jointly, he added.“Marriage should involve adjustments from both sides, not sacrifices expected from only one person,” Sharma said.Biodata vs personFor those who have gone through matchmaking, the importance of a biodata can look different in hindsight. What seems important while searching for a partner may not always matter once two people begin building a life together.Vaibhavi Srivastava, an assistant account manager in corporate communications and PR, and Prakhar Mathur, a software test engineer, are now married. Speaking to TOI, they shared what they looked for in each other’s biodatas and how their idea of a “good match” has evolved.Srivastava focused more on the individual than the family. She looked for educational qualifications, career, future plans and a progressive, open-minded partner who would support her ambitions. A relatively small family was also a preference.Mathur initially considered age, but soon focused on personality, education and career goals. He liked that Srivastava had “her own goals and clear ideas regarding her future”.For both, compatibility and mutual support mattered more than ticking boxes. Srivastava now places greater emphasis on family values and communication, while Mathur believes biodatas reveal only so much.“Real priorities will come to the fore during a conversation about your way of communication and your view of life,” he said.Neither considered caste or family status deciding factors. Ultimately, they said, the relationship is between the two people getting married.The old checklist is evolving … slowlyYet the shift towards compatibility does not mean the traditional marriage checklist has disappeared. Caste, complexion, height, income and family background continue to influence partner selection, though their importance varies across families and generations.Sharma believes caste still matters, but the barrier is thinner than it was for his parents’ generation. Greater interaction through education, workplaces and social circles, he said, has made young people more open to cross-caste relationships.“I don’t think caste has disappeared, but I do think compatibility, understanding and individual choice are becoming more important,” he said, adding that marriage decisions are increasingly about the two people rather than their caste backgrounds.Rani sees a similar transition. Preferences for someone “fair”, “homely” or from a “good family” remain, she said, even as others prioritise stable careers, emotional maturity and shared values.“We are in a transition phase. The old checklist hasn’t disappeared; it has simply started sharing space with a new one,” she said.Ankur Gola, a resident of Delhi, who recently got married, told TOI, “my family was on board with whoever I’m considering but there was an orthodox condition that person should not be of lower cast or muslim; which was difficult for me to accept as they never taught me to discriminate against people… I decided to break the cycle.”New words, old biases Sidhharrth Kumaar takes the argument a step further. He believes traditional factors have not necessarily disappeared, they have sometimes simply been given newer names.Caste, he said, may be described as “cultural compatibility” or “similar traditions”. Complexion and appearance may become “presentable”, “well-groomed” or “fitness-conscious”, while family status may appear as “similar upbringing”, “compatible lifestyle” or “well-settled family”.Even the phrase “our vibes did not match”, he said, can sometimes become a convenient umbrella for discomfort related to appearance, accent, class, caste-coded habits or family culture without explicitly naming the criterion.“These expressions are not inherently discriminatory, but they can camouflage older preferences. The language of matchmaking has modernised faster than the underlying selection criteria,” he said.The transition, therefore, is not a clean break from the past.The vocabulary of matchmaking may be changing, but some of the old filters continue to quietly shape who gets considered a “good match”.The big pictureThe traditional one-page marriage biodata is no longer confined to a printed sheet passed between relatives, family friends or neighbours.Increasingly, matchmaking has moved online, with profiles becoming searchable, editable and instantly shareable.That has changed the reach of the biodata.What once travelled through a limited family or community network can now be shared far beyond it, sometimes with hundreds or thousands of potential matches.Yet technology has not necessarily erased tradition.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesInstead, the old checklist has found a new home online.A profile can still ask about caste, family, profession and income, even as it increasingly includes interests, lifestyle, career aspirations and expectations from a partner.The format has become digital. The conversation around it is becoming more personal.And perhaps that is the real evolution of the Indian marriage biodata.It is no longer only asking, “Is this person suitable for our family?”Increasingly, the question is becoming:“Can these two people build a life that works for both of them?”The biodata may still fit on one page. But the definition of a “good match” is getting much bigger.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesBlueberries vs Grapes: What happens to blood sugar when you eat the whole fruit instead of drinking it?Why do some eggs have double yolks? The science behind it explainedUse an old toothbrush to clean your taps: 7 places this tiny tool can reachStrong bones aren’t just about milk: 7 foods that help support bone density as you age5 things happy couples do before going to bed every nightFrom Kapil Sharma to Krushna Abhishek: Richest Indian comedians and their net worth8 of the smallest birds you can find in IndiaNepal flash flood: 5 key differences between glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) and regular floodBlood sugar suddenly rising while using an inhaler? 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(AI image) Every year, India witnesses a familiar wave – the marriage season. Wedding halls fill up, families revive old contacts, matrimonial apps see a surge, and somewhere between the “ladka kya karta hai?” and “ladki ko kya pasand hai?”, the search for a perfect match begins.India records approximately 10 million marriages a year, or roughly 30,000 weddings a day, according to BiodataPlus.in.Amid the rituals, celebrations and matchmaking conversations comes a quieter ritual: the biodata.What looks like a simple one-page profile is, in fact, a snapshot of a changing India, reflecting what families still look for, what young Indians now expect from a partner and how the idea of a “good match” is being rewritten.The old marriage checklistFor years, a marriage biodata followed an almost predictable template: age, height, complexion, caste, salary and family background.For women, descriptions such as “fair”, “homely” and “well-mannered” were not unusual. For men, a stable job, income, property and family status often carried considerable weight.Recalling her experience, 52-year-old Mamata from Uttar Pradesh, told TOI these factors continue to play a major role in rural areas, although expectations have evolved as one moves towards urban India. “During my time, a few family members used to visit the girl’s family and ask questions about her height, age, hobbies and, most importantly, whether she could cook (khana bana leti ho?). The girl’s family wasn’t really allowed to ask questions to the other side. That used to be a very awkward conversation,” she said.But she sees a clear difference in how the next generation approaches marriage.“My daughter has her own perspective and priorities. If parents of my generation were looking for a match for her, we would consider the factors I mentioned above. But those things may not matter to my daughter because she is working and living abroad,” she said.The difference, then, may not simply be about what appears on a biodata. It is also about who gets to decide what matters.What’s changed, and what hasn’tSo, has the marriage biodata itself really changed?Not really.Shalini Singh, founder of matchmaking platform Andwemet, believes the format has remained surprisingly similar, even as expectations around marriage have evolved.“Honestly, the biodata format itself hasn’t changed much because what needs to change is the mindset of the people creating them. That kind of change is hard, but it’s the only way forward. And the people who are willing to evolve their biodata are the ones finding better matches,” she said.Relationship coach Sidhharrth S Kumaar of NumroVani sees the shift less in the document itself and more in its purpose.According to him, the question is gradually moving from “Is this family socially suitable?” to “Can these two individuals realistically build a life together?”He also points to a change in who controls the process. While parents were once the primary custodians of marriage biodatas, individuals are increasingly taking charge of their own profiles and decisions, sometimes with guidance from relationship or matrimonial coaches and even AI.“Parents use the biodata to reduce social uncertainty, while their children use it to reduce relationship uncertainty,” noted Kumaar.That distinction captures one of the biggest changes in the modern marriage search.Verona Matchmaking, another platform TOI spoke to, points to another broader shift: the changing role of courtship itself. Young Indians increasingly want the opportunity to date, spend time together and genuinely get to know each other before deciding to marry. Which was yes- not a case earlier.But there is an interesting contradiction. As people become better at describing exactly what they want in a partner, there is also a risk of becoming too good at filtering people out.Verona Matchmaking therefore emphasises the importance of keeping an open mind during the process. The objective, it suggests, “should not be to find someone who perfectly matches every item on a checklist, but to find someone worth getting to know.”From ‘fitting in’ to ‘fitting together’For people currently looking for a partner, the shift is increasingly visible in the questions they ask.Rupali Rani, an account manager at The Reppro who is currently looking for a match, told TOI that financial stability is important but no longer enough. “For me, financial stability is only one part of the picture. I want to know how a person thinks, communicates, treats people and looks at life. I would rather have a good conversation with someone and realise that our values align than tick ten boxes on a biodata and then struggle to have a conversation in real life,” she said.For Rani, the change is particularly visible in what women expect from marriage. “It is now less about ‘Will you fit into my family?’ and more about ‘Will our lives fit together?’” she said.“I would rather have an uncomfortable conversation in the beginning than a comfortable misunderstanding that becomes a problem later. My career, my lifestyle and my independence are important to me. Of course, being in a relationship means making adjustments; both people will have to. But adjustment and compromise are not the same thing,” she added.Data cited by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) also points to broader changes in women’s lives.In India, efforts to delay girls’ marriage have contributed to a decline in marriages before the age of 18, from 47% in 2006 to 23% in 2019-2021. Over the same period, the proportion of girls completing higher secondary education increased from 34% to 48%.The other sideBut women aren’t the only ones rewriting the rules of modern matchmaking. Men, too, are pushing back against transactional evaluations in search of genuine emotional alignment.Shivam Sharma, who is currently looking for a match, told TOI that questions about his CTC, job, property, family responsibilities and career plans are common, particularly from the prospective bride’s family.He understands why families ask such questions but believes a man’s worth should not be reduced to his income or assets.“Someone may have a very high salary or own properties worth crores, but that doesn’t guarantee that he will be a good husband, that he will bring happiness to his partner, or that the relationship will be free from dishonesty or conflicts,” he said.Instead, Sharma believes families should also ask about a man’s ambitions, values, work ethic, financial plans and how he views his responsibilities towards his family.He also sees a change in who gets the final say.“Both families may still be involved, but ultimately, the decision is increasingly being left to the two people who are actually going to spend their lives together. I think that is an important and positive change,” he said.Traditional expectations from women, however, have not disappeared. Sharma said terms such as “good family” and “homely” can still influence matchmaking, but personally, he does not consider appearance-based factors such as height or fairness important.“For me, good nature, mutual understanding, compatibility and family values matter much more than someone’s appearance,” he said.He also does not expect his future wife to give up her ambitions, friendships, interests or individuality after marriage.“If she wants to travel, spend time with her friends, watch a movie, go on a long drive or pursue something that makes her happy, I don’t think marriage should stop her from doing those things. She should have her own space and freedom, just as I would expect to have mine,” he said.Major decisions, including family planning, should also be discussed and taken jointly, he added.“Marriage should involve adjustments from both sides, not sacrifices expected from only one person,” Sharma said.Biodata vs personFor those who have gone through matchmaking, the importance of a biodata can look different in hindsight. What seems important while searching for a partner may not always matter once two people begin building a life together.Vaibhavi Srivastava, an assistant account manager in corporate communications and PR, and Prakhar Mathur, a software test engineer, are now married. Speaking to TOI, they shared what they looked for in each other’s biodatas and how their idea of a “good match” has evolved.Srivastava focused more on the individual than the family. She looked for educational qualifications, career, future plans and a progressive, open-minded partner who would support her ambitions. A relatively small family was also a preference.Mathur initially considered age, but soon focused on personality, education and career goals. He liked that Srivastava had “her own goals and clear ideas regarding her future”.For both, compatibility and mutual support mattered more than ticking boxes. Srivastava now places greater emphasis on family values and communication, while Mathur believes biodatas reveal only so much.“Real priorities will come to the fore during a conversation about your way of communication and your view of life,” he said.Neither considered caste or family status deciding factors. Ultimately, they said, the relationship is between the two people getting married.The old checklist is evolving … slowlyYet the shift towards compatibility does not mean the traditional marriage checklist has disappeared. Caste, complexion, height, income and family background continue to influence partner selection, though their importance varies across families and generations.Sharma believes caste still matters, but the barrier is thinner than it was for his parents’ generation. Greater interaction through education, workplaces and social circles, he said, has made young people more open to cross-caste relationships.“I don’t think caste has disappeared, but I do think compatibility, understanding and individual choice are becoming more important,” he said, adding that marriage decisions are increasingly about the two people rather than their caste backgrounds.Rani sees a similar transition. Preferences for someone “fair”, “homely” or from a “good family” remain, she said, even as others prioritise stable careers, emotional maturity and shared values.“We are in a transition phase. The old checklist hasn’t disappeared; it has simply started sharing space with a new one,” she said.Ankur Gola, a resident of Delhi, who recently got married, told TOI, “my family was on board with whoever I’m considering but there was an orthodox condition that person should not be of lower cast or muslim; which was difficult for me to accept as they never taught me to discriminate against people… I decided to break the cycle.”New words, old biases Sidhharrth Kumaar takes the argument a step further. He believes traditional factors have not necessarily disappeared, they have sometimes simply been given newer names.Caste, he said, may be described as “cultural compatibility” or “similar traditions”. Complexion and appearance may become “presentable”, “well-groomed” or “fitness-conscious”, while family status may appear as “similar upbringing”, “compatible lifestyle” or “well-settled family”.Even the phrase “our vibes did not match”, he said, can sometimes become a convenient umbrella for discomfort related to appearance, accent, class, caste-coded habits or family culture without explicitly naming the criterion.“These expressions are not inherently discriminatory, but they can camouflage older preferences. The language of matchmaking has modernised faster than the underlying selection criteria,” he said.The transition, therefore, is not a clean break from the past.The vocabulary of matchmaking may be changing, but some of the old filters continue to quietly shape who gets considered a “good match”.The big pictureThe traditional one-page marriage biodata is no longer confined to a printed sheet passed between relatives, family friends or neighbours.Increasingly, matchmaking has moved online, with profiles becoming searchable, editable and instantly shareable.That has changed the reach of the biodata.What once travelled through a limited family or community network can now be shared far beyond it, sometimes with hundreds or thousands of potential matches.Yet technology has not necessarily erased tradition.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesInstead, the old checklist has found a new home online.A profile can still ask about caste, family, profession and income, even as it increasingly includes interests, lifestyle, career aspirations and expectations from a partner.The format has become digital. The conversation around it is becoming more personal.And perhaps that is the real evolution of the Indian marriage biodata.It is no longer only asking, “Is this person suitable for our family?”Increasingly, the question is becoming:“Can these two people build a life that works for both of them?”The biodata may still fit on one page. But the definition of a “good match” is getting much bigger.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Pushkar Singh Dhami responds to Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader held a press conference over the “purification” row involving party president Mallikarjun Kharge.Dhami said those who performed the “purification” ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Kharge’s rally were not associated with the ruling BJP. He also alleged that “slogans invoking religious frenzy” were raised at the event and people responded to that. Watch Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST Act“No BJP worker was among those who carried out the purification… Nobody in Uttarakhand knows which caste Kharge ji belongs to. But people from a particular community raised slogans invoking religious frenzy. In response, some religious organisations held a purification programme there,” the chief minister told reporters, describing the Congress as a party that lacks genuine issues to raise.He further questioned who in Uttarakhand would claim that caste-based discrimination exists in the state.“Congress has only worked for appeasement and is now spreading this narrative for votes. No such incident happened, neither against Kharge ji nor against the Congress. People came forward themselves and carried out the purification in response to the religious slogans that were raised. Kharge ji is such a respected leader… How can the people of Uttarakhand insult him? People here are not like that. If Congress wants votes, it should work hard for them,” Dhami added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHis remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, wearing a blue T-shirt — a colour associated with the Dalit community to which Kharge belongs — held a press conference at the Congress headquarters in Delhi and demanded action against those he alleged were associated with the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS.“This act violates the SC/ST Act. Performing a ‘purification’ ritual is a crime. Yet, no action has been taken. Therefore, we demand that an FIR be registered immediately against those who carried out this purification ritual in Uttarakhand. We want the Prime Minister to immediately order the registration of an FIR against these individuals under the SC/ST Act. It is the duty of both the state and central governments to ensure that Kharge ji receives justice in Uttarakhand,” the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesWhy do some eggs have double yolks? 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Pushkar Singh Dhami responds to Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader held a press conference over the “purification” row involving party president Mallikarjun Kharge.Dhami said those who performed the “purification” ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Kharge’s rally were not associated with the ruling BJP. He also alleged that “slogans invoking religious frenzy” were raised at the event and people responded to that. Watch Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST Act“No BJP worker was among those who carried out the purification… Nobody in Uttarakhand knows which caste Kharge ji belongs to. But people from a particular community raised slogans invoking religious frenzy. In response, some religious organisations held a purification programme there,” the chief minister told reporters, describing the Congress as a party that lacks genuine issues to raise.He further questioned who in Uttarakhand would claim that caste-based discrimination exists in the state.“Congress has only worked for appeasement and is now spreading this narrative for votes. No such incident happened, neither against Kharge ji nor against the Congress. People came forward themselves and carried out the purification in response to the religious slogans that were raised. Kharge ji is such a respected leader… How can the people of Uttarakhand insult him? People here are not like that. If Congress wants votes, it should work hard for them,” Dhami added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHis remarks came after Rahul Gandhi, wearing a blue T-shirt — a colour associated with the Dalit community to which Kharge belongs — held a press conference at the Congress headquarters in Delhi and demanded action against those he alleged were associated with the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS.“This act violates the SC/ST Act. Performing a ‘purification’ ritual is a crime. Yet, no action has been taken. Therefore, we demand that an FIR be registered immediately against those who carried out this purification ritual in Uttarakhand. We want the Prime Minister to immediately order the registration of an FIR against these individuals under the SC/ST Act. It is the duty of both the state and central governments to ensure that Kharge ji receives justice in Uttarakhand,” the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata Police Files Case Against Mamata Banerjee Over Rally, TMC Hits Back At BJP Govt | WatchRahul Gandhi Slams BJP-RSS Over Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’, Demands Action Under SC/ST ActPakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC: Indian Army Intensifies Surveillance In J&K | WatchPM Modi’s 4-Day Central Asia Visit: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan & SCO Summit | India’s Diplomatic PushB Nagendra Quits Karnataka Cabinet Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations, Calls Charges Politically DrivenBlast Near Manipur BJP MLA’s House; CM Khemchand Singh Calls Attack ‘Barbaric’Fresh Threat To Kashmiri Pandits: Terror Group ULC Warns Over Reopening Exodus Cases | WatchUS Green Card Wait, USCIS Checks, UK Visas: How Immigration Rules Impact IndiansIndia Plans Javelin Missile Buy From US, Giving Infantry A Battle-Tested Tank-Killing Edge | Watch’Willing & Keen’: Penguin Random House Denies Dropping Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Over Editorial Changes123PhotostoriesWhy do some eggs have double yolks? 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Pushkar Singh Dhami responds to Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday hit back at Rahul Gandhi after the Congress leader held a press conference over the “purification” row involving party president Mallikarjun Kharge.Dhami said those who performed the “purification” ritual at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Kharge’s rally were not…

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