The happiest day of an Indian bride’s life can lead to years of debt

Naveena Vanamala sits very still as her makeup artist leans in close, carefully pressing tiny white dots of pigment in an arc ...
Hindustan Times

Netra Mantena’s makeup artist Namita Soni says brides’ expectations are ‘unrealistic’ as filters distort real beauty

Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju, an Indian-American tech entrepreneur, tied the knot at Udaipur’s iconic Taj Lake Palace on November 23. Namita Soni, who previously worked with Bollywood stars like ...
Newsweek

Bride’s Reaction to Groom Getting Makeup Done Goes Viral With 2.3M Views

A viral video showing an Indian bride reacting to a groom getting his makeup done has been viewed 2.3 million times since it was uploaded. The viral clip showed an excited groom sitting in a chair as ...

Move over brides: This Indian mom’s glow-up on her daughter's wedding day is breaking the internet

A viral video showcases a mother of the bride's stunning transformation, stealing the spotlight with a bold, glamorous look.