PYUTHAN, March 24 -- Caste-based discrimination is still widely prevalent in the remote areas of Nepal. The so-called 'high caste' people still refuse to consume anything touched by the Dalits. A large number of people in our society are discriminated, suppressed and ostracized by society for belonging to certain castes. They are regarded as 'impure' and 'untouchable'.

There are many instances when lovers have been separated from each other due to the difference in their castes. Those who dare to tie the nuptial knot by going against society and family end up living a miserable life.

However, Sarumarani Rural Municipality of Pyuthan has honored couples who challenged the traditional society by going for inter-caste marriages. On the occ...