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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Rajasthan's oldest newlyweds: 90 and 95-year-olds get married after 70 years of live-in relationship
After spending nearly seven decades together in a live-in partnership, an elderly couple from Rajasthan recently formalized their bond through marriage, drawing love and support from their extended family. The heartwarming ceremony took place in a remote tribal hamlet in Dungarpur district, where family members—spanning generations—gathered to bless and rejoice in the union. Images and clips capturing this extraordinary event quickly gained traction online, spreading warmth across social media platforms. The couple, Rama Bhai Kharari, aged 95, and Jeewali Devi, aged 90, hail from Galandar village in Dungarpur. Over the years, they raised eight children and welcomed numerous grandchildren, all without having entered into a formal marital arrangement. On June 4, after nearly seventy years of living together, the two finally chose to marry with the full approval and enthusiasm of their entire family. The circulating pictures portray the elderly pair adorned in traditional ceremonial garments specific to their community's customs. Smiles from neighbors and family members lit up the frames as people enthusiastically took photographs and joined in the celebration. Accompanying videos displayed an atmosphere filled with joy—guests danced energetically to festive music while chants and cheers elevated the mood, making the moment unforgettable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mouth Wrinkles Are No Match For This Little-Known Drugstore Wrinkle Cream Lift & Firm Undo This couple had been united under the Nata custom, a culturally unique tradition prevalent in Rajasthan's tribal societies. This practice allows individuals to live together and start families without undergoing a formal marriage. Though children from such partnerships legally inherit their father's assets, women in these relationships often face restrictions in social and religious spheres. For instance, they might be excluded from participating in their children's weddings, pre-wedding rituals such as the haldi ceremony, or greeting the groom during nuptials. As the elderly pair expressed their desire to finally be wed, the entire family collectively supported their wish. Village elders were consulted, and a pre-wedding haldi ritual was held on June 1. The wedding followed on June 4, attracting attendance from nearly every household in the village. The celebration included a vibrant bandoli, the couple's traditional wedding procession. This featured loud DJ music, rhythmic dancing, and the spirited involvement of both villagers and family members. Once the couple completed the seven sacred rounds around the fire, a grand community feast was organized in their honor. The entire event stood as a testament to love's endurance, the strength of cultural roots, and a community's wholehearted embrace of tradition, compassion, and unity—proving that it is never too late to celebrate love formally.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajasthan couple ties knot after 70-year live-in relationship at 95 and 90: Report
A Rajasthan couple who had been in a live-in relationship for nearly 70 years recently got married, with their children and grandchildren attending the ceremony in full support. Photos and videos of the wedding, held in a tribal village in Dungarpur district, have gone viral on social media. According to an NDTV report, Rama Bhai Kharari (95) and Jeewali Devi (90) from Galandar village in Dungarpur have eight children and several grandchildren, despite never having been formally married on June 4. After seven decades together, the couple decided to finally tie the knot, backed wholeheartedly by their family. In the viral images, the elderly couple is seen dressed in traditional wedding attire as per their customs, with well-wishers clicking photos and celebrating the moment. The videos showed a lively celebration, with music playing in the background as attendees danced and cheered for the couple, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the occasion. The report said the couple had been living together under the Nata tradition, a distinctive custom of Rajasthan's tribal regions. Under this practice, a tribal man or woman can choose to live with a partner without formal marriage. Children born from such unions are entitled to inherit the father's property. However, the non-married status imposes certain social limitations. Women in such relationships are typically excluded from participating in ceremonies like their children's weddings, the haldi ceremony, or welcoming the groom. 'They showed interest in getting married, and the entire family took the decision to go ahead with it. The village elders were also consulted, and the haldi ceremony took place on June 1. The wedding ceremony was conducted on June 4 with the entire village coming to celebrate it,' said Kanti Lal Kharari, the couple's son, to NDTV. The couple's traditional pre-wedding procession, known as bandoli, featured DJ music, dancing, and the active participation of villagers and the couple's children. After taking the saat phere (seven sacred rounds), a communal feast was held in honour of the newlyweds. 'The entire village was present in Bandoli. With music and festivities, we got the ritual completed,' said Lal.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rajasthan Couple, 95 And 90, Marry After 70-Year Live-In Relationship
A nonagenarian couple in Rajasthan has gained popularity on social media for getting married after being in a live-in relationship for 70 years. Rama Bhai Kharari (95) and Jeewali Devi (90) of Galandar, a tribal village in the Dungarpur district, have eight children and several grandchildren despite not being married. However, after a seven-decade courtship, the couple recently decided to tie the knot, with their children showing full support for the move. "They showed interest in getting married, and the entire family took the decision to go ahead with it. The village elders were also consulted, and the haldi ceremony took place on June 1. The wedding ceremony was conducted on June 4 with the entire village coming to celebrate it," Kanti Lal Kharari, the couple's son, told NDTV. "They are happy and we are also happy," Mr Kharari added. The couple's traditional pre-wedding procession, also called bandoli, was marked by DJ music, dancing with villagers, and the couple's children joining in. Following the traditional saat phere (seven rounds around the sacred fire), a communal feast was held in honour of the newlyweds. "The entire village was present in bandoli. With music and festivities, we got the ritual completed," said Mr Lal. Notably, the couple had been together under the Nata tradition, which is a unique feature of the tribal regions in Rajasthan. Under the custom, any tribal man or woman can live with another person of their choice without marriage. The child born from such a relationship has the right to all types of property of the man. However, owing to the non-married status, there are some restrictions, especially in social events. The women are not allowed to participate in functions like the marriage of their children, the haldi ceremony, welcoming the groom, among others.
Eater
7 days ago
- General
- Eater
The Best Things Eater Seattle's Editor Ate in May
At Eater Seattle, we have to eat out a lot — it's right there in the website name, next to 'Seattle.' Sometimes, this research shows up in the articles and maps we publish, but sometimes, we eat something so good that we have to tell everyone about it. This running monthly column is a place for us to share especially good dishes with you. Find April's edition here . Peanut butter shoyu icebox pie at the Wayland Mill The Wayland Mill is a new cafe and restaurant from Yasuaki Saito, who owns or co-owns Saint Bread, Post Alley Pizza, and Tivoli. So naturally, there's a lot of hype around the place, even though it's still in soft-open mode and serving just breakfast and baked goods. The peanut butter pie is already a standout — it's reminiscent of an upscale version of a Reese's-based pie you might find at Chili's. There are peanut butter and chocolate notes, but the pie filling manages to stay light and fluffy, with a sesame-chocolate crust providing a bit of heft. I'm not usually a fan of roasted nuts, but the ones that top the whipped cream are gently roasted and caramel-coated, yet not too sweet. Bicerin at Ancient Gate There are a lot of coffee places in the University District but precious few serving good coffee. Ancient Gate, on the Ave, is the exception that proves the rule —it serves high-quality single-origin beans, and its small menu of speciality drinks is consistently interesting. Case in point is this bicerin, an Italian drink that combines hot chocolate with espresso. Richer, darker, and creamier than your garden-variety mocha, it also has an intriguing edge of bitterness from the combination of the dark chocolate and the espresso. It's a chocolate drink for adults. Pastel de nata at Nata Seattle A while back I wrote a story about egg tarts, which can be found all over Seattle in Chinese bakeries and restaurants; the pastry originated in Portugal before spreading to Hong Kong and Macau during the colonial era. Not long after I wrote that story, a Portuguese baker named Ricardo Fernandes reached out to me to say that he had started a egg tart speciality bakery called Nata that was operating out of a commissary kitchen in West Seattle. Now he's selling them at farmers markets, and you should make a plan to get a half-dozen. These are killer egg tarts — a flaky but still chewy crust that cradles a cinnamon-scented custard. It's so light and airy you'll have eaten two before you realize what's happening. Nata does rotating special flavors (including pandan and pear blue cheese), but the 'original' is what you should get to start. Firefly squid at LTD Edition Sushi When you eat a 20-or-so-course omakase meal often the individual dishes go by in a blur. But these tiny little fellas, from the spring menu at Capitol Hill's LTD Edition Sushi, stick in your mind. That's largely because of the texture — the tentacles are intriguing crunchy, but the head (body? whatever) is creamy and smooth, almost eggy, thanks to the squid's liver. A big draw at LTD is delicacies like firefly squid (or sea snails, or baby eels, or monkfish liver, all part of the meal when I ate here) served without pretension, though not without flair. These squids might be off the June menu, but they'll surely get swapped out for something just as intriguing. Sign up for our newsletter.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 3 members of Ashish Chopra gang held in double murder case
Three criminals associated with the Ashish Chopra gang have been arrested in connection with a double murder case in Punjab, police said on Sunday. Director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said those arrested have been identified as Manpreet Singh alias Mannu and Ramandeep Singh, both residents of Ferozepur, and Sonu, a resident of Faridkot. They were allegedly involved in the murders of Rishabh and Shalu due to gang rivalry between the Nata gang and Ashish Chopra gang, the DGP said. Three pistols along with seven live cartridges and four shells were recovered from their possession, the DGP added. The DGP said the arrests has also led to the cracking of another murder case, in which a person identified as Yotham was killed, with Manpreet Mannu being the main shooter in the case. Further investigation is underway to identify other associates of this gang and establish backward and forward linkages, he added. Sharing details of the operation, additional director general of police, anti-gangster task force, Promod Ban said, 'Acting on specific intelligence, AGTF teams led by DSP Rajan Parminder along with Ferozepur Police raided the hideout of Ramandeep Singh and Sonu in village Gulabe Wala in Sri Muktsar Sahib. The accused attempted to flee and opened fire at the police team but were apprehended after a chase.' 'In a separate operation, Mannu was intercepted in Ferozepur, where he opened fire at the police team in a bid to escape. In retaliatory fire, the accused sustained a bullet injury and was arrested,' the ADGP said. In this regard, a separate case under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act has been registered at City Ferozepur police station. Ferozepur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Sigh said the accused have a criminal background and were involved in multiple heinous crimes, including the recent double murder case. 'Further investigations are ongoing, and more arrests and recoveries are likely in the coming days,' the SSP added.
