We have included a representative sample of ads. These have been taken verbatum from actual newspapers in India. Some of the words will need decoding. Students will enjoy doing this. We have provided a key to help you help them.
Light skin is preferred to dark skin.
Young men and women are very careful about not getting too much sun so as not to be too dark. Homely - This refers to a girl's homemaking skills. Teachers also get a housing allowance and a small medical allowance. Secondary teachers make more but government teachers in smaller cities and in rural areas are not as well compensated. A person just out of college with not specific skills will make about 3-5,000 Rs per month.