What Is a Dowry and How Has It Worked Throughout History?

In simple terms, a dowry is an allotment of money, goods, or property that is brought to a marriage by the bride, and legally ...

Pregnant Woman Pushed, Harassed Over Dowry Demands By In-Laws in Thane; Assault Led To Miscarriage

A pregnant woman in Thane was allegedly harassed by her husband and in-laws over continuous dowry demands. Despite her father ...
The Diplomat

Dowry-related Violence Continues to Claim the Lives of India’s Daughters

Sixty years ago, India banned the giving and taking of dowries. Yet the practice continues to date, with deaths due to dowry demands showing no signs of abating. An average of 20 women die every day ...
Reuters

"Angry Brides" game targets Indian dowry demands

NEW DELHI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of "Angry Birds" called "Angry Brides" that aims to ...