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By Rekha Guruswamy

Indian weddings are expensive, very expensive. In fact, they are the ultimate test of an Indian family’s spending power, a grand chance to outdo each other. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are fast learning the art of conspicuous consumption, and want their party to be lavish – even more so than the last one they attended. After all, this is a society where weddings have become a statement.

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