Guides
What the apps cost, what “verified” really means, how to spot a scam, and what to ask before you say yes. Every claim has a source.
Comparisons · 13 min read
BharatMatrimony, Shaadi.com, Jeevansathi, Betterhalf, Jodii, M4Marry, KeralaMatrimony, Aisle, Hinge, Bumble and Ourpoint compared on who each suits, how matching works, what verification checks and what it costs to talk to someone, with prices checked in October 2026.
Pricing · 7 min read
Most Indian matrimony apps sell 3 to 12-month memberships. Here's what Shaadi.com, BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi, Betterhalf and Aisle charge on the App Store today, and which let you pay only when you actually want to talk.
Comparisons · 8 min read
Thinking of leaving Shaadi.com, or choosing between it and something else? Here's how BharatMatrimony, Jeevansathi, Betterhalf, Aisle and Ourpoint compare on price, verification and how you meet people.
Safety · 8 min read
Fake profiles on matrimony sites cost Indians lakhs every year. Here's how to check that the person you're talking to is real, single and who they say they are, before you share anything.
Comparisons · 7 min read
India's three biggest matrimony sites, side by side: what a membership costs on the App Store today, what their verification badges actually check, and who each one suits.
Before you say yes · 10 min read
Skip “what are your hobbies”. These are the questions that research on thousands of couples suggests actually matter, grouped by what they reveal, with a gentle order for asking them.
Remarriage · 11 min read
Thinking about marrying again after a divorce or after losing your spouse? Here's what the law says about when you can remarry, how to talk about a past marriage, children and family, and how to stay safe on matrimony apps.
Marriage law · 11 min read
Marrying someone of a different religion in India? Here's how the Special Marriage Act, 1954 works in practice: who can use it, the notice and 30-day wait, documents, witnesses, the certificate, and what changes after you marry.
Comparisons · 12 min read
KeralaMatrimony, M4Marry, Shaadi.com, Jeevansathi, church and community services, marriage bureaus and Ourpoint compared for Malayalees: who each suits, how matching works, what verification checks and what the cheapest paid plan costs, with prices checked in October 2026.
Biodata · 10 min read
A simple marriage biodata format for girls and boys, with a free template you can copy. What to write in each section, which fields are optional, and what never to put on a biodata that will be forwarded to strangers.
Families and tradition · 11 min read
A clear, respectful guide to kundli matching: the 8 kootas and 36 gunas, why 18 is the usual threshold, manglik dosha, Kerala's 10 poruthams, what the research says actually predicts a good marriage, and how to talk to family about a low score, or about not matching at all.
Family · 12 min read
Want to marry someone you chose, with your parents' blessing? A practical guide to telling your family, introducing your partner, answering worries about caste, religion, region, career and horoscope, giving it time, and knowing your rights.
Marriage law · 11 min read
Married in Kerala, or about to be? Here's how registration works under the Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules, 2008: which local body, the 45-day rule, documents, two witnesses, fees, K-SMART video KYC, and what to do if you're late.
NRI marriage · 10 min read
Thinking about an NRI proposal? Here are the checks the Ministry of External Affairs itself recommends, from passport, visa and employer to marital status abroad, plus how to register the marriage and where to get help overseas.
Marriage law · 9 min read
Married outside your caste in Kerala? The Social Justice Department gives eligible couples a one-time ₹30,000. Here's who qualifies, the income limit, when to apply, the documents, where to submit, and what changes if one of you is SC or ST.
Marriage law · 11 min read
What the Dowry Prohibition Act and Kerala's Dowry Prohibition Rules say, the difference between gifts and dowry, the 'no dowry' declaration for government employees, 26 November, how to complain, and why the bride's gold is legally hers.
Marriage law · 9 min read
The minimum age for marriage in Kerala is 18 for women and 21 for men. Here's what the law says, where the 2021 bill to raise women's age to 21 stands, what the latest SRS data shows about Kerala's average marriage age, and what it means if you're looking at 28 to 35.
Before the wedding · 9 min read
Getting married in a Kerala church? Here's how the pre-marriage course works: who asks for it, the usual three-day format, 2026 dates published by Kannur and Mananthavady dioceses, online options for NRIs, the certificate, and premarital counselling outside the church.
Prices · 9 min read
On App Store India in October 2026, Shaadi.com Gold cost ₹5,200 to ₹5,900 for 3 months and Diamond ₹6,900 for 6 months. Here's what each plan includes and whether it's worth it.
Prices · 9 min read
On App Store India in October 2026, BharatMatrimony Gold cost ₹5,900 for 3 months, Prime Gold ₹7,900 and Platinum ₹9,900. Here's every plan, what it costs per month, and whether it's worth it.
Your profile · 10 min read
How to write the "about me" on a matrimony profile, with 12 original examples for women and men, a before-and-after rewrite of a cliché profile, and what to leave out for your safety.
Safety · 11 min read
The matrimony scams Indian police keep seeing in 2026, from customs-gift parcels and fake NRI doctors to crypto ‘investments’, plus the red flags and how to report on 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in.
Timing · 10 min read
Is 30 too late to get married in India? What the data says about rising marriage ages, how to handle family pressure, what really changes in your thirties, and how to search well.
Etiquette · 9 min read
How to reject a marriage proposal or rishta kindly and clearly, with 11 ready-to-send messages for every stage, how to tell your parents, and what to do if the other side won't accept your no.