India village council loosens iron grip on rural life
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India village council loosens iron grip on rural life
For centuries residents of a north Indian village have been barred from marrying who they wanted, but a shortage of eligible brides in the region has led the local council to ease restrictions.
India village council loosens iron grip on rural life