India, June 16 -- Marriage, the word itself, tolls a bell for many. For some, it sounds musical, while for others, it sets off alarms. Different people experience the institution of marriage in very different ways. Some get married at a very young age, perhaps under pressure from family members or under the influence of what we more commonly call love.

While others struggle to find a life partner. And there are others who, having wanted to taste the sugary "shadi ka ladoo," had a bitter relationship and decided to part ways against the promise of not just a single life-long relationship but 'janam-janam ka sath.' Then, some bear it with a pinch of salt every day for the sake of societal respect and acceptance.

Recently, there have been ...