Romance

At a time when unmarried women were the exception, ’60s superstar Asha Parekh defied the norm and rejected a long list of suitors. Bollywood history rookie and the soon-to-wed Sadaf Shaikh reconciles her 21st-century feminist ideology with the still-single actor’s understated iconoclasm as their conversation elides the 50 years between them. . .
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Rococoesque gowns, dramatic tulles and dainty petticoats spell romance, while a rebellion is under way in ornate ribbons, lace and gothic frills
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Romance has too many enemies these days... who writes poems for their beloved anymore? Here is the case for love in a world gone madly commercial
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From anime and animation, to violent and mind-bending sci-fi, there's a love story for everyone here!
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Relationships these days are less about the thoughtful gestures and more about apps couples can use together. But a romantic at heart explains why she feels phones aren’t really smart when it comes to love
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Love in Hindi movies has come a long way from the symbolic representation of two flowers brushing against each other. Verve talks about the themes that Bollywood is currently in love with
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