In India, “love” is still considered by many to be a dirty word with most marriages arranged by parents along religious or caste lines. But a group of “love commandos” are increasingly stepping in to protect Cupid and his targets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18280997
In India, “love” is still considered by many to be a dirty word with most marriages arranged by parents along religious or caste lines. But a group of “love commandos” are increasingly stepping in to protect Cupid and his targets. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18280997
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Defending rights: (From left) Prabha Kalvimani, M.G. Devasahayam, V. Vasanthi Devi, and Geeta Ramaseshan addressing the media in Chennai on Monday. Photo: R. Ragu http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3490915.ece
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