less love for indian men overseas

Another sad outcome of the economic downturn: less love for Indian men. The Wall Street Journal has a story on the wobbly economy making Indian parents hesitant about sending their daughters to the U.S. to marry. Indian guys who otherwise would've been considered "good catch" are apparently finding less luck with potential brides: Ineligible Bachelors: Indian Men Living in U.S. Strike Out.

Indian parents used to think it a plus to marry off their daughters to Indian men living in wealthier countries. But as India has grown more affluent in recent years, the demand for overseas Indian grooms has been fading. While India's economy is also slowing down, it's still growing, and layoffs aren't as widespread as in the West. And I guess that means a lot more Indian bachelors in the U.S.