India: Cash Rich, Product Poor Mar 9, 2008
Travel, matrimonials, jobs, games and mobile payments are all segments getting substantial capital infusion. The engineering or product marketing required in building these sites is marginal, brand marketing being the big differentiator--something the Indians know how to do. (Forbes -- Technology)
Decent Proposals Oct 21, 2007
As society gets more individualistic, niche matrimonials are entering the business of love. Apart from providing a welcome relief from the regular websites where down-to-earth and fun-loving boys look for slim, fair girls who, like furniture, are adjustable, they service a real need. (India Times, India)
Orkut leaves dating sites behind Sep 22, 2007
NEW DELHI: Though Indians continue to use Internet primarily for emailing, online dating, and matrimonials along with social networking are gaining prominence, says a survey. "With almost half the online urban Indians (48 per cent) undertaking it, online matrimonial search has established itself as a 'mainline' online activity. Twelve million online urban Indians are using online matrimonial search, making it the 13th most popular online activity. It has also been one of the biggest 'gainers' in... (India Times, India)
N.Y. Chief Judge Calls for Yearly Raises, Restructuring of Courts Feb 28, 2007
" In the area of matrimonials, the judiciary will open the nation's first court-based collaborative law center in New York City. The Commercial Division will conduct a second round of focus groups on litigation delays. $5 million will be allocated in the judiciary's budget to supplement funds provided by Spitzer for civil legal services. A statewide "commissioner of jurors" will be established to provide information and training on "best practices. " The courts will begin introducing... (Law.com)
