A wedding that will see flowers replace monetary 'shagun', dowry

The family and relatives of an activist of save the girl child campaign won't accept any customary "shagun" (gift) and dowry from the bride's parents on his wedding.

Abby: Savings bond gift matures into mother/daughter battle

Dear Abby: I'm 30 years old and have a close relationship with my mother, but something is bothering me. When I was a little girl, my grandmother gave me a U.S. savings bond for my birthday. It has matured to its full value. My mother refuses to give it to me. She said that my grandmother intended it as a wedding gift.

Let Go of the Spatula: Reconsidering Wedding Registries

If you're looking for something that doesn't come from a generic retailer, there are other options for registries. 

Unsafe environment worries kids' caring aunt

Dear Annie: My brother lives 100 miles away from his job. He says he has a good job, but our family ...

Doing the right thing can anger untrustworthy people

Dear Annie: My brother lives 100 miles away from his job. He says he has a good job, but our family strongly suspects he is dealing drugs again. He has two children with an ex-girlfriend who is bipolar and not taking her medication.