India witnesses another historic identity shift as Kerala moves closer to becoming Keralam, joining a long list of states that renamed themselves to reflect culture, language, and regional pride.

How one state’s name change sparked calls for a similar move across India to reclaim pre-colonial legacy - India has seen a wave of renamings to reflect pre-colonial identities, writes Alisha Rahaman ...

India is a union of states formed on linguistic, cultural, administrative, and historical grounds. Over time, new states have been created to ensure better governance and regional development. Among ...

India’s cultural and linguistic diversity does not just shape its festivals, food, or traditions, it is also reflected in the very names of its states. Many state names draw from local languages, ...