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Aaj Tak (Hindi)
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'Tawaif' village's name changed
The name of Tawaif village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, has been changed to Devpur due to the longstanding social stigma associated with the original name.
Feb 13 • 15:44 UTC
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India
Aaj Tak (Hindi)
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The term 'Tawaif' became a problem, now villagers will proudly tell the name of their village
A village in Uttar Pradesh has changed its name from Roopwar Tawaif to Devpur to eliminate the social stigma associated with the original name.
Feb 13 • 13:36 UTC
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India
Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local
The word ‘Tawaif’ has become a stigma for the village, girls are not getting married, villagers forced to hide their identity
A village in Uttar Pradesh, named Roopwar Tawaif, faces social ostracism due to its name, impacting the residents' social and economic opportunities.
Feb 4 • 14:44 UTC