Foreword
by Dr. Karan Singh
 DR. KARAN SINGH
Member of Parliament
(Lok Sabha) |
3 Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi- 110 021
Tel: 375291
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"What's in a name?" asks a famous character in Shakespeare. The answer,
as we are increasingly realizing, is "a great deal". Linguistic studies
in many parts of the world have shown that names in fact carry a wealth
of sociological information, and reveal much more than is visible on the
surface.
With our rich linguistic and cultural heritage, a study of Indian names
can be a most rewarding exercise. Shri R. K. Koul has undertaken a study
of some Indian names with special reference to Kashmir. His work will be
of considerable interest, not only to the specialist but also to the general
reader.
(Sd) KARAN SINGH
Karan Mahal,
Srinagar
June 17, 1981
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