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From: jha@uiucdcsp.CS.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: dowry & arranged marriages
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Date: Thu, 7-Nov-85 15:24:00 EST
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		* * * * *  HAPPY  DIWALI  * * * * *

>in my caste the dowry/presents may run up to
>$400,000
   Did you mean $ or Rs. ?
   400 K$ == 5 MRs.
   If you are right, the problem is a lot more serious than
   I thought.

>What is your opinion on going round and looking at various girls,
>before making a choice? Do you think that this is an acceptable practice?
   I think this is the only rational practice.

Manoj  Jha

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