What’s In a Name?

September 5, 2010
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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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3 Responses to What’s In a Name?

  1. [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by amreekandesi, amreekandesi. amreekandesi said: You don't get to choose a name in this village. Its either Gyanappa or Gyanavva. http://bit.ly/9VuRsI [...]

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  2. amlistening on September 6, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Is it something to do with education drive??!

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  3. Mee on September 20, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    O dear Nandan Nilekani’s UID prog goes flying outta the window?!

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