Women

Indian families tend to be quite close-knit, and family gatherings often provide a fertile ground for gossip. Conversations during weddings, festivals, or even casual meetups can easily shift to discussions about relatives, marriages, or career choices. For example:

• Marriages: Whether someone is getting married, who's "eligible," or who’s getting divorced can spark lengthy gossip. In some regions, the pressure around arranged marriages also contributes to discussions about "suitable" or "unsuitable" matches.
• Pregnancies and Childbirth: There’s often a lot of gossip around who’s expecting and when someone will be getting pregnant next, especially in joint families where everyone is involved in each other’s lives.