India, March 23 -- A young man in Odisha's Koraput district was allegedly subjected to social punishment, including tonsuring of his head and a monetary fine, for marrying a woman from a different caste. The incident, reported from a forested area near Machhara, has triggered concern among intellectuals and social observers over the persistence of caste-based practices.Odisha Culture Blog

Discover more Health and wellness products News Headline Service Sports equipment Odisha teams According to reports, Maheswar, a resident of Kumbhar Sahi in Jeypore town, had been in a relationship with a woman from the same locality. The couple decided to marry despite opposition from their families and community, as they belonged to different castes. ...