: From the diaspora: Fifteen recent books by writers of Indian origin published abroad #IndiaNEWS The Newlyweds: Fighting for Love in the New India, Mansi ChoksiTwenty-first century India is a culture

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From the diaspora: Fifteen recent books by writers of Indian origin published abroad #IndiaNEWS
The Newlyweds: Fighting for Love in the New India, Mansi ChoksiTwenty-first century India is a culture on fast forward, a society which is changing at breakneck speed, where two out of every three people are under the age of 35. These young men and women grew up with the internet, smartphones, and social media. But when it comes to love, the weight of thousands of years of tradition cannot so easily be set aside.The Newlyweds is a portrait of modern India told through the stories of three young couples who defy their families to pursue love. A lesbian couple forced to flee for a chance at a life together. A Hindu woman and Muslim man who must escape under the cover of night after being harassed by a violent mob. And a couple from different castes who know the terrible risk they run by marrying.Mansi Choksi examines the true cost of modern love in an ancient culture. The Newlyweds challenges the way we think about love, freedom, and hope. Honor, Thrity UmrigarIndian American journalist Smita has returned to India to cover a story, but reluctantly. Many years ago, she and her family left the country with no intention of ever coming back. As she follows the case of Meena –...Read more

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