As illustrated by this village in Karnataka. All men are named Gyanappa, and all women are Gyanavva.
No alias, no surname, no pet names even. [link]
This has got to be awesome for the administration. Makes their life so very simple. NOT.
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Is it something to do with education drive??!
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O dear Nandan Nilekani’s UID prog goes flying outta the window?!
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