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Amitabh Bachchan Reveals Origin Of Name 'Bachchan'
While talking to a contestant Bhagyashree Tayde from Maharashtra on Kaun Banega Crorepati, actor Amitabh Bachchan on October 18 revealed when and why he got "Bachchan" as a surname. Amitabh said, ''When I was about to get admitted to school'' his inter-caste parents simultaneously decided to give the surname that ''doesn't reflect a caste''. Reportedly, Amitabh's father, Harinash Rai Bachchan, used to use "Bachchan… read-more
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Surname Of Choice After Marriage Is Against Japan's Constitution
Three Japanese couple who had approached the top court arguing they want to keep their own surname after marriage, was subsequently denied. According to their constitutional rule, the couples will have to choose family name as surname. However, the Debate over different surnames is a hot topic in the country because some lawmakers in the ruling coalition support the idea and some oppose it.
Tags: Japan, couple, Surname, Yoshihide Suga, Marriage
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
