Dristi Sharma specialises in digital journalism and data. Her areas of interest are politics, gender and social issues. Dristi is a sub-editor at DailyO.
If you're Indian, you know that along with celebrations, the wedding season often brings drama and some rather peculiar incidents that make headlines. Let's dive into some of the craziest events that unfolded at Indian weddings this year.
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