Suddenly a new trend is emerging in the village. Around 70 Muslims of the village have added ‘Brahmin’ surnames to their names. However, they claim that they have not reconverted to Hinduism.

Originating from the Sanskrit word 'Pattakila,' meaning village headman, Patel is one of the most widespread surnames in India, especially among Gujaratis.

Finally, the piece calls for structural changes, such as replacing “First Name” and “Last Name” fields with a single “Name” box. It argues for a more inclusive system that recognizes diverse naming ...

The term "Boston Brahmins" refers to a class of wealthy, educated, elite members of Boston society in the nineteenth century. Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the term in a novel in 1861, calling ...