Talk:Kerala

colonial era

can you add this photo of Thiyyar Regiment, a regiment raised from native indians which consisted of only Thiyyar warriors , centred at Thalassery, Malabar,Kerala Thiyyar Soldiers of The Thiyyar Regiment in The British Indian Army in colonial-era of History section?

Name change - Why restricting ? Other articles has changed already for other places

The name of Wikipedia article allahabad is changed to Prayagraj once government changed the name officially. Why not this is happening for Kerala to Keralam in Wikipedia ? Afv12e (talk) 03:53, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

Because the name is not changed. After the name change, it needs to fulfil WP:NAMECHANGES criteria — DaxServer (t · m · e · c) 07:48, 14 August 2023 (UTC)

It need to be passed by the Parliament.Now only Kerala legislative assembly have passed.Name is not changed yet.. Tmanthara (talk) 12:33, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

Even if it is officially changed, it won't be changed in Wikipedia as per WP:COMMONNAME. The Herald (Benison) (talk) 12:41, 30 June 2024 (UTC)

About the article being too long

Its been a long while since the page has been tagged too long. Shouldn't we do something about it? Adr28382 (talk) 16:52, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

Adr28382, it's a mammoth task. It's on my to do list, but any editor willing can start right off before a GA review comes in. — The Herald (Benison) (talk) 17:41, 31 July 2024 (UTC)

@Adr28382, I have reduced the prose to less than 15k. Hope that helps.
Anyone else interested, feel free to reduce it further and/or add back the removed prose if required. Thanks and happy editing. — The Herald (Benison) (talk) 15:05, 16 August 2024 (UTC)

The Herald, Thanks for your help! Adr28382 (talk) 10:28, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

"KERALA STATE" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect KERALA STATE has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 September 5 § Some overly capitalized redirects until a consensus is reached. Hey man im josh (talk) 14:10, 5 September 2024 (UTC)

Requested move 7 September 2024

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: not moved. per WP:SNOW (closed by non-admin page mover) — DaxServer (t·m·e·c) 07:01, 8 September 2024 (UTC)

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Kerala → Kerala (Keralam) – The Kerala State Assembly in 2024 passed a resolution to rename the state from its colonial name "Kerala" (adopted for the convenience of the British during the British colonial era of India) to its original name "Keralam.

1. Cultural and Linguistic Authenticity: Keralam is the original name in Malayalam, the language spoken by the people of Kerala. It reflects the true identity and heritage of the state. Adopting "Kerala (Keralam)" would acknowledge both the colonial influence and the original, indigenous name, offering a balanced and accurate representation.

2. Recognition of Historical Identity: The name "Kerala" is a colonial adaptation that was easier for British officials to pronounce and use. By including "Keralam" in the article title, we honor the state's historical identity and distinguish it from a purely colonial legacy.

3. Consistency with Global Name Changes: Other regions and cities around the world have changed their names to reflect indigenous or pre-colonial terms, such as "Mumbai (formerly Bombay)" or "Chennai (formerly Madras)". Following this trend, "Kerala (Keralam)" would align Kerala with the global recognition of historical and cultural names.

4. Alignment with Official Movements: The Kerala State Assembly's 2024 resolution to officially rename the state as "Keralam" demonstrates a formal movement to reclaim the original name. Including "Keralam" in the article title acknowledges this change and ensures Wikipedia remains current and reflective of local governance decisions.

5. Educational Value: By using "Kerala (Keralam)", Wikipedia offers users both the widely recognized colonial name and the original name, enhancing understanding of the state's history and cultural depth. It educates readers about the significance of "Keralam", promoting cultural awareness.

6. Reflecting Local Pronunciation: "Keralam" is how the people of Kerala refer to their state in the local language. Including it in the title helps recognize and reflect local pronunciation, making the article more culturally inclusive for Malayalam speakers and others interested in linguistic accuracy.

7. Preservation of Heritage: Incorporating "Keralam" helps preserve and celebrate the state's rich cultural heritage. It symbolizes the state's connection to its roots, especially the meaning "land of coconut trees," which holds ecological and cultural significance for Kerala. Aparamoorthy (talk) 21:07, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

• Oppose. Which is the other "Kerala" that is at least as well-known and would warrant this disambiguation? Further, the natural disambiguation would be Kerala (Indian state). —C.Fred (talk) 21:57, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

Follow-on query: has there been a resolution by the KSA to change the English name of the state to Keralam? If so, then that would be a first step in a move to Keralam as a title. —C.Fred (talk) 22:01, 7 September 2024 (UTC)

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.