I’m not talking about the traditional Indian meal served on a large plate in Hindi, but its Tamil homophone that refers to the bridal necklace presented by the groom to his soon-to-be wife. Originally ...

Resummoned to court, Kamala was offered back her thali. However, she refused, citing Hindu customs that forbade a woman from wearing a thali touched by another man. This act of defiance became a ...

The situation escalated when the groom dramatically tossed an aarti ki thali (a ceremonial plate used in Hindu rituals) which was the breaking point for the bride’s mother. Concerned about her ...