Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal launched a satirical tool called ‘DowrAI’, prompting discussions on the societal issue of dowry. The calculator estimates a person’s monetary worth in the marriage market, but its true purpose is to highlight the absurdity and harm of dowry practices. Netizens initially criticized Mittal for promoting dowry but later praised his initiative for raising awareness about the issue.
Shadi.com, led by popular Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal, has sparked widespread attention on social media with its recently launched ‘dowry calculator’ feature. This innovative feature aims to highlight the harsh reality of dowry in India and challenge prevailing social norms.
Chantelle Kielly, an Irish Traveller teen, married her cousin Jim in a lavish wedding ceremony in Rathkeale. Hundreds of guests were invited to the extravagant event, which featured 73 best men and seven bridesmaids. The bride’s family reportedly paid a dowry of €50,000 to €120,000 to the groom’s family. Despite raising eyebrows, marrying a cousin is legal in Ireland and common within Traveller communities. The couple’s lavish wedding was featured on Channel 4’s “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding” in Spring 2022.
