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He Has 2,253 Names, Why This Man's Wedding Ceremony Took An Extra 20 Minutes
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Australian man who read the Guinness World Records book cover to cover legally changed his name to a whopping 2,253 names, securing a world record but leaving his wedding celebrant breathless.
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www.ndtv.com
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Raja Bhoj Vs Barkatullah: Bhopal University Name Change Plan Triggers Debate
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Mohd Asim
Executive Council of Barkatullah University has approved a proposal to rename the institution as "Vagdevi Bhojpal University"
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www.ndtv.com
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Rehman Gali Becomes Ram Gali: Why Pak Is Changing Names Of Lahore Streets
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
History bears witness that, ever since the partition, the plight of minorities in Pakistan-- particularly Hindus and Sikhs -- has been a matter of grave concern. However, the name change drive has unfolded with almost no organised opposition in a cou
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www.ndtv.com
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"Shaitan" And "Sheru" No More: Rajasthan's Bold Plan To Rename Thousands Of Schoolchildren
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Education | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The initiative seeks to address concerns that students with awkward or inappropriate names often face ridicule and loss of self-esteem, particularly as they grow older.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Opinion | What's In An 'M'? The Empty Performance of Renaming Kerala
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Opinion | Shashi Tharoor
The 'm' at the end of Keralam will not stop the sea from encroaching, it will not fill the coffers of the state treasury, and it will not provide a bed in a super-specialty hospital.
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www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | From Kerala To Keralam: What's Really In A Name? A Lot, Apparently
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Opinion | Anand Kochukudy
For many, the name change may be much ado about nothing, but for the likes of MN Karassery, who have been using Keralam instead of Kerala over the years, it is a moment to celebrate.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Projects, But...": Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Kerala Name Change
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Shashi Tharoor, in a separate post on X, had a "small linguistic question" - what happens now to the terms "Keralite" and "Keralan" for the "denizens" of the new "Keralam".
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www.ndtv.com
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Centre To Replace MGNREGA With G Ram G, Congress Asks "Problem With Bapu?"
- Monday December 15, 2025
- India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Setting the stage for a political face-off during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Centre has introduced a Bill that will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA)
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www.ndtv.com
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Got Married? Here's How To Update Your Name In The Indian Passport
- Tuesday October 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Indian Passport: If you're wondering how to change your name on your passport after marriage, here's a straightforward guide.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul
Banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed will now be known as Al-Murabitun - which means 'defenders of Islam' in Arabic - within Pakistan, intel sources told NDTV this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi BJP Leader Ajay Mahawar Calls For Renaming Babarpur To 'Kalampuri'
- Friday March 28, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
BJP leader Ajay Mahawar will raise the issue of renaming Babarpur during the ongoing Delhi Assembly session. He advocated for changing the name, suggesting that it could be named after any Hindu or Muslim freedom fighter.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zomato Is Now Eternal, Corporate Affairs Ministry Approves Name Change
- Friday March 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Food and grocery delivery major Zomato on Thursday said it has received the Corporate Affairs Ministry's approval regarding its name change to "Eternal Limited" with effect from March 20.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi's Tughlaq Lane Renamed? BJP Leaders Change Nameplates Of Houses
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Delhi News | NDTV News Desk
The two senior BJP leaders highlighted 'Swami Vivekananda Marg' in the nameplates, with 'Tughlaq Lane' inscribed beneath it in brackets.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Guys, Eternal Is...": What Zomato Said On Rebranding Firm, App Amid Buzz
- Friday February 7, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Zomato's announcement to rebrand itself as "Eternal Ltd" triggered a storm on social media and elicited a range of reactions over the name change, prompting the food and grocery delivery major to clarify that only its parent company will be renamed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Maharashtra Approves Proposal To Change Pune Airport's Name To...
- Monday September 23, 2024
- Pune News | Press Trust of India
Maharashtra government on Monday approved a proposal to name to name Pune airport as Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport.
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www.ndtv.com
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He Has 2,253 Names, Why This Man's Wedding Ceremony Took An Extra 20 Minutes
- Sunday June 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Australian man who read the Guinness World Records book cover to cover legally changed his name to a whopping 2,253 names, securing a world record but leaving his wedding celebrant breathless.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Raja Bhoj Vs Barkatullah: Bhopal University Name Change Plan Triggers Debate
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- India News | Reported by Anurag Dwary, Edited by Mohd Asim
Executive Council of Barkatullah University has approved a proposal to rename the institution as "Vagdevi Bhojpal University"
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www.ndtv.com
-
Rehman Gali Becomes Ram Gali: Why Pak Is Changing Names Of Lahore Streets
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- World News | Edited by Sanstuti Nath
History bears witness that, ever since the partition, the plight of minorities in Pakistan-- particularly Hindus and Sikhs -- has been a matter of grave concern. However, the name change drive has unfolded with almost no organised opposition in a cou
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Shaitan" And "Sheru" No More: Rajasthan's Bold Plan To Rename Thousands Of Schoolchildren
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Education | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The initiative seeks to address concerns that students with awkward or inappropriate names often face ridicule and loss of self-esteem, particularly as they grow older.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Opinion | What's In An 'M'? The Empty Performance of Renaming Kerala
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Opinion | Shashi Tharoor
The 'm' at the end of Keralam will not stop the sea from encroaching, it will not fill the coffers of the state treasury, and it will not provide a bed in a super-specialty hospital.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Opinion | From Kerala To Keralam: What's Really In A Name? A Lot, Apparently
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Opinion | Anand Kochukudy
For many, the name change may be much ado about nothing, but for the likes of MN Karassery, who have been using Keralam instead of Kerala over the years, it is a moment to celebrate.
-
www.ndtv.com
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"No Projects, But...": Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Kerala Name Change
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- India News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
Shashi Tharoor, in a separate post on X, had a "small linguistic question" - what happens now to the terms "Keralite" and "Keralan" for the "denizens" of the new "Keralam".
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www.ndtv.com
-
Centre To Replace MGNREGA With G Ram G, Congress Asks "Problem With Bapu?"
- Monday December 15, 2025
- India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Setting the stage for a political face-off during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Centre has introduced a Bill that will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGA)
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www.ndtv.com
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Got Married? Here's How To Update Your Name In The Indian Passport
- Tuesday October 14, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Indian Passport: If you're wondering how to change your name on your passport after marriage, here's a straightforward guide.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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'Jaish' No More. Hit By Sanctions, Banned Terror Group Changes Name
- Saturday September 20, 2025
- World News | Reported by Aditya Raj Kaul
Banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed will now be known as Al-Murabitun - which means 'defenders of Islam' in Arabic - within Pakistan, intel sources told NDTV this week.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi BJP Leader Ajay Mahawar Calls For Renaming Babarpur To 'Kalampuri'
- Friday March 28, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
BJP leader Ajay Mahawar will raise the issue of renaming Babarpur during the ongoing Delhi Assembly session. He advocated for changing the name, suggesting that it could be named after any Hindu or Muslim freedom fighter.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zomato Is Now Eternal, Corporate Affairs Ministry Approves Name Change
- Friday March 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Food and grocery delivery major Zomato on Thursday said it has received the Corporate Affairs Ministry's approval regarding its name change to "Eternal Limited" with effect from March 20.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi's Tughlaq Lane Renamed? BJP Leaders Change Nameplates Of Houses
- Friday March 7, 2025
- Delhi News | NDTV News Desk
The two senior BJP leaders highlighted 'Swami Vivekananda Marg' in the nameplates, with 'Tughlaq Lane' inscribed beneath it in brackets.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Guys, Eternal Is...": What Zomato Said On Rebranding Firm, App Amid Buzz
- Friday February 7, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
Zomato's announcement to rebrand itself as "Eternal Ltd" triggered a storm on social media and elicited a range of reactions over the name change, prompting the food and grocery delivery major to clarify that only its parent company will be renamed.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Maharashtra Approves Proposal To Change Pune Airport's Name To...
- Monday September 23, 2024
- Pune News | Press Trust of India
Maharashtra government on Monday approved a proposal to name to name Pune airport as Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport.
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www.ndtv.com