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'''IdontWantDowry.com''' is [[India's | '''IdontWantDowry.com''' is [[India]]'s first matrimonial website for [[dowry]]-free marriages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/12/stories/2006041200530100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060413183921/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/04/12/stories/2006041200530100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2006-04-13 |title=Metro Plus Hyderabad / Insite : Say no to dowry |date=2006-04-12 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/06/28/stories/2009062850180500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702132705/http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/06/28/stories/2009062850180500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2009-07-02 |title=Magazine : Saying no to dowry |date=2009-06-28 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> The website was launched on April 2, 2006 by [[P. Chidambaram#Family|Nalini Chidambaram]], a senior highcourt advocate in [[Chennai]]. Despite being outlawed in 1961, the dowry system has continued to survive in some social castes. IDontWantDowry.com attempts to create a meeting place for brides and grooms who want to marry without dowry. As of 2017, IdontWantDowry.com has more than 5,500 members<ref>{{cite web |url=http://idontwantdowry.com/stats.php |title= |website=idontwantdowry.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226124104/http://idontwantdowry.com/stats.php |archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> and 29 couples have married through the website.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} | ||
IdontWantDowry.com conducts "Matrimonial Meets" known as "Swyamavaraams" . This is a place where brides and grooms can meet in person to choose their life partner. | IdontWantDowry.com conducts "Matrimonial Meets" known as "Swyamavaraams". This is a place where brides and grooms can meet in person to choose their life partner. | ||
IdontWantDowry.com launched a job portal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Jobs4Challenged.com |title=Jobs4challenged |publisher=Jobsforphysicallychallenged |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> an online platform that provides employment for the disabled. | IdontWantDowry.com launched a job portal,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.Jobs4Challenged.com |title=Jobs4challenged |publisher=Jobsforphysicallychallenged |date= |accessdate=2013-10-28}}</ref> an online platform that provides employment for the disabled.<ref>https://www.projectmanagerjobs.co.uk/</ref> | ||
<ref>https://www.projectmanagerjobs.co.uk/</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.idontwantdowry.com/ Official website] | * [http://www.idontwantdowry.com/ Official website] | ||
* [http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-29970020071012 In.reuters.com] | * [http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-29970020071012 In.reuters.com] | ||
[[Category:Internet properties established in 2006]] | [[Category:Internet properties established in 2006]] | ||
[[Category:Indian matrimonial websites]] | [[Category:Indian matrimonial websites]] | ||
[[Category:Online dating services of India]] | [[Category:Online dating services of India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 25 June 2022
Type of site | Online dating service |
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| Created by | Nalini Chidambaram |
| Website | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Yes |
| Launched | April 2, 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
IdontWantDowry.com is India's first matrimonial website for dowry-free marriages.[1][2] The website was launched on April 2, 2006 by Nalini Chidambaram, a senior highcourt advocate in Chennai. Despite being outlawed in 1961, the dowry system has continued to survive in some social castes. IDontWantDowry.com attempts to create a meeting place for brides and grooms who want to marry without dowry. As of 2017, IdontWantDowry.com has more than 5,500 members[3] and 29 couples have married through the website.[citation needed]
IdontWantDowry.com conducts "Matrimonial Meets" known as "Swyamavaraams". This is a place where brides and grooms can meet in person to choose their life partner.
IdontWantDowry.com launched a job portal,[4] an online platform that provides employment for the disabled.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Metro Plus Hyderabad / Insite : Say no to dowry". The Hindu. 2006-04-12. Archived from the original on 2006-04-13. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ "Magazine : Saying no to dowry". The Hindu. 2009-06-28. Archived from the original on 2009-07-02. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ idontwantdowry.com https://web.archive.org/web/20120226124104/http://idontwantdowry.com/stats.php. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Jobs4challenged". Jobsforphysicallychallenged. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ https://www.projectmanagerjobs.co.uk/