'Kuttianwali' village will be 'Sheranwali'- news by K.J.S.Chatrath

What is in a name, had mused the Bard centuries ago, adding that a rose would, by any other name smell as sweet. Perhaps the learned Shakespeare had not thought about names with negative connotations.

I have came across the interesting news that Mukatsar's 'Kuttianwali' village (meaning village of the bitches) has been re-christened as 'Sheranwali' (meaning the village of the lions). The people of the village are reportedly thrilled at this name change.

However I wish that the village been re-named as 'Shernianwali', meaning the village of the lionesses.

Incidentally this news item also shows how 'Federal' is our structure. For changing the name of the village reportedly the consent of the Central Government had to be obtained.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Muktsars-Kuttianwali-village-will-now-be-Sheranwali/articleshow/28856954.cms?referral=PM
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