

BISHNOI : Living in Harmony with Nature by Bhavya Bishnoi
What is in a Surname? In most cultures, surnames are affixed to a given first name, typically in a patrilineal manner, to reflect a person’s geographical, occupational, caste, and/or religious identity. Generally, people hold their surnames in great pride and esteem, often coming up in arms with one another when the prestige of their surname is perceivably challenged. My surname, too, has a story behind its inception – a story that dates back over five centuries and one that can…