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Notes on family, marriage and matchmaking
Perspectives for Desi families in Australia, and the reasoning behind how Khandaan is built.
- Perspective
Why Families Still Lead the Rishta Search, Even Online
Moving a rishta search online changes the tools, not the people. Why families stay at the centre of Desi matchmaking, and what that means for platforms.
29 October 2026 · 3 min readRead - Perspective
Why Swiping Doesn’t Suit a Rishta
Swipe-based dating apps reward speed and snap judgements. Why that works against a rishta search, and what a slower, family-to-family approach offers instead.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Family
How to Talk to Your Parents About Marriage (Without a Fight)
Practical advice for adult children on starting the marriage conversation with parents: how to say what you want, find common ground and keep it calm.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Perspective
Can a Rishta Work Across Australian Cities? Sydney to Perth and Beyond
Thinking about a match in another Australian city? What to consider about distance, relocation, work and family before saying yes to a long-distance rishta.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Family
Remarriage in Desi Families: Starting Again With Dignity
A respectful look at second marriages for divorced or widowed people in South Asian families: honesty, family support, children and how to begin a new search.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Perspective
Local Match or a Rishta From Back Home? Weighing Both
Should an Australian family look locally or consider a match from India or Pakistan? The real trade-offs in culture, visas, family and expectations.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Safety
Green Flags and Red Flags in a Rishta Biodata
What a good matrimonial biodata looks like, and the warning signs to watch for when you read one: vague details, pressure, missing facts and more.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Perspective
What Families Look For in a Match, and What They Often Miss
Education, career, community and looks are on most checklists. Here are the things that matter just as much to a lasting marriage, and are easy to overlook.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Behind Khandaan
Why Khandaan Doesn’t Show Surnames, Addresses or Photos by Default
How Khandaan handles privacy: first name and surname initial only, city-level location, photos private until both families agree, and ID photos deleted after review.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead - Behind Khandaan
Why We Charge $79 Once Instead of a Monthly Subscription
Khandaan is free to join and costs $79 once, GST included, for unlimited introductions. Here is why we chose a single payment over subscriptions and credit packs.
29 October 2026 · 2 min readRead