Reported that coverage been sold to 'Hello' ... why are people of such wealth so unashamedly greedy!

Kate, Balcombe, West Sussex

Of course I wish them well and much happiness , but I assume that when the inevitable divorce arrives , it will be all be much more modest and low-key.......

Nalina Chakravarty, New York, USA

Although I am an admirer of Liz Hurley, and I do feel there is some importance to reporting on her over-the-top travelling wedding road show, I do believe it should be contained in the Arts/Entertainment section of any newspaper. Front page story it is NOT. And yes, there is a war going on, but we do need our entertainment, don't we? And to defray from the public outcry in regard to the funds being spent on this frenzy, maybe the best way would be for the newlyweds to donate some or all of the Hello payment to a charity in both the UK and India. That might stop people complaining and give them some positive spin in both countries. Here in America the hoopla caused by the "Brangelina" baby birth was ridiculous as well, but at least the parents donated the funds paid for the scoop given to a magazine. America does "spin" quite well.

Jillian Cunningham, Boston, Massachusetts USA

These comments make it sound like they were forced to read about Liz Hurley wedding, come now, if you don't want to read it you DON'T CLICK ON THE LINK! Its a simple as that.

Emma, Cambridge, UK

I wonder how long it will last, and how much that would make each minute worth based on the total price of the wedding. Not that I don't wish her all the best of course, in a purely 'really, I don't give a damn' way.
Who would have thought you could make a profit from a wedding?

Sarah Hague, Montpellier, France

Maybe in this world where there are so many terrible things going happening everyday, we need a bit of light reading (and a laugh) now and again? Printing stories of this nature does not downplay the importance of others.

Lucy, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

It's sick to see so much money being spent on such a false wedding when literally outside the hotel walls where it's all taking place, there is extreme poverty, starvation and one of, if not the largest economic social divides. Talk about rubbing it in peoples' faces.

Sunny, London,

Stories like this are the reason I read the Times - so that I can make polite conversation at dinner parties. This raises very interesting topics of conversation, what about Hugh Grant, isn't he Hurley's true love? This is one of the most beautiful women in the world - is her husband really her equal match? This is such a relevant story, you lot who are apparantly discusted by it being reported are boring and dull. Who are you to censor what the media reports? Do you think this is China during the 1960's? Chairman Mao actually dug up all plants in China at one point. You lot remind me of him, you are trying to strip the world of anything with an ounce of joy. I will not listen to your negative comments. Stop annoying me and let me read what I like.

Rebecca , London,

The aggessive display of such wealth in a state (Rajasthan) where huge numbers of the poorest families cannot afford marriage as water is too scarce during the monsoons and drought is now expected in its place, is a fitting backdrop for the celebration of celebrity culture.

It is ironic that religious struggles dominate our time, yet half our planets population live in abject poverty. We seem so concerned about heaven and hell, while they both exist on earth side by side. So where is your "god" now?

Other readers commenting on the 'lowbrow' nature of this story should think twice.

Varun Mahan, Madras, India

With all due respect to a new bride, let me first put it across that whether you get married in a vintage castle or in a nonchalant ceremony, the enthusiasm of even a celebrity new bride would be akin to the one who married in a low key affair. Lets face it. Emotions and true happiness is not bonded to money, flowing robes and ofcourse pigs and cows. And as far as Liz Hurley is concerned i just hope the wedding lasts with all the pomp and show that she's displaying. And as of Arun Nayar, His only claim to fame is his Britist wife who's almost going to be forgotten very soon given the short public memory. I hope a paper like The Times, comes out very soon with this reverie and make way for some serious reporting.

Reva, New Delhi, India

Nice to know that on such a tender, loving, important the happy couple made sure they flogged the rights to Hello! magazine - surely he can't need the money. Give us a break from this yawn-inducing celebrity nonsense one wonders what Liz Hurley is actually known for apart from wearing low-cut dresses slashed to mid-thigh exposing one leg.

Carole Tyrrell, lONDON, uk

Didn't know that The Times had a hint of "tabloid" in its ethos!! Can we talk about real stuff now?
On another note - thought of pink sarees and red turban all round gives me a right tickle - weird fantasies of "rich and pampered".

Prabhat, UK,

for me , it is all a sick joke . wedding is okay , but the exp is joke and the media hype is turning in to a sick joke . pls spare your readers . A serious paper like you , should set and follow the standard but in todays world it is marketing that is driving everything .

Rajesh Taneja, New Delhi, India

such opulence in a world facing so many calamities natural or otherwise. still, let's not deny them their moment(s) of glory.

teo siew chin, perak, malaysia

yawn, yawn, yawn!

No more Hurley stories, please -- leave that kind of low brow stuff for
the Torygraph..

Ben, Prague, Czech Republic

Who cares? Such a waste. Do you not know a war is going on, India has such a high level of poverty, and so many in our world are illiterate? For shame.

Deborah B. Luyster, Jacksonville, Florida USA

I agree the first floor's suggestion!!

gavin, Nanjing, China

In my view, a newspaper with the stature of The Times should be charged with reporting issues of importance that spark thought and debate in the readership. [If it is not, then maybe it should be.] So why is The Times reporting on the globally important occasion of the wedding of Liz Hurley? Now don't get me wrong - I am happy for her personally, as I would be for any bride. But come now. You are infatuated with the acting alter-ego of Ms. Hurley. You don't event know anything about her personally. [Even her wedding is not a window into herself - it is stage-managed]. So why report? Please get back to the main issues of the day.

Stephen J. Brown, Hull, East Yorkshire