Naidu or Nayudu or Naidoo is a common title used by various social groups of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is also used in Karnataka and Orissa.It is a derivative of the Telugu word Nayakudu, meaning "leader". Naidu was the originally used title by people belonging to the Kamma or Velama caste, in Andhra Pradesh . Today however, other Telugu speaking communities also use the titles Naidu in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Kammas still use the title "Naidu," mainly in southern Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; eg. Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The Velamas use the title mainly in north coastal Andhra Pradesh; eg. Yerran Naidu.
"Naidu" is a title denoting a village or lineage headman, commander or governor and was granted by kings to those responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining law and order within a village. Eventually, by modern times, the title had been inherited by many, although they no longer were tax collectors or village leaders. It is a Telugu derivation of the Sanskrit Nayaka, meaning "protector," a title conferred upon the head of a band of soldiers.
Nayaka's origins can be traced to the Western Chalukyan expansion into Andhra country during the 7th Century. In Medieval times, the title Naidu was, initially, primarily associated with the Kammas and Velamas who served as commanders under various Andhra dynasties like Chalukya, Kakatiya, kamma's and later the Kapu / Balija / Telaga communities. During the expansion of the Vijayanagar kingdom (karnataka) into Southern India, the title was conferred upon other non-Telugu speaking communities who served as Commanders or Barons or Governors under the Vijayanagar emperors in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka-- hence the widespread usage of the surname Naidu among many non-Telugu speaking communities in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Orissa.
2007-08-17 22:39:53
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Naidu or Nayudu or Naidoo is a common title used by various social groups of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is also used in Karnataka and Orissa.It is a derivative of the Telugu word Nayakudu, meaning "leader". Naidu was the originally used title by people belonging to the Kamma or Velama caste, in Andhra Pradesh . Today however, other Telugu speaking communities also use the titles Naidu in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Kammas still use the title "Naidu," mainly in southern Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; eg. Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The Velamas use the title mainly in north coastal Andhra Pradesh; eg. Yerran Naidu.
"Naidu" is a title denoting a village or lineage headman, commander or governor and was granted by kings to those responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining law and order within a village. Eventually, by modern times, the title had been inherited by many, although they no longer were tax collectors or village leaders. It is a Telugu derivation of the Sanskrit Nayaka, meaning "protector," a title conferred upon the head of a band of soldiers.
Nayaka's origins can be traced to the Western Chalukyan expansion into Andhra country during the 7th Century. In Medieval times, the title Naidu was, initially, primarily associated with the Kammas and Velamas who served as commanders under various Andhra dynasties like Chalukya, Kakatiya, kamma's and later the Kapu / Balija / Telaga communities. During the expansion of the Vijayanagar kingdom (karnataka) into Southern India, the title was conferred upon other non-Telugu speaking communities who served as Commanders or Barons or Governors under the Vijayanagar emperors in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka-- hence the widespread usage of the surname Naidu among many non-Telugu speaking communities in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Orissa.
2007-08-17 23:47:43
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Naidu
Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Hindu name that occurs in several communities of Andhra Pradesh. It is nay?du in Telugu, composed of a stem from Sanskrit naya ‘leader’, ‘chief’ + the Telugu third personal masculine suffix -?du.
Dictionary of American
2007-08-18 02:44:24
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Unfortunate as it is, I am hardly surprised at the incident on which your question is set. I understand that the Indian film industry has a fairly established practise of casting couch. Aspiring actresses have to sleep with directors, producers etc in order to get a break. Only actresses whose families are established names in the film world are spared of such shameful ordeals. Many an actress who are now famous can recall such an ignominious first step in the film industry. Interestingly, far too many women are more than prepared to make this "small sacrifice" in order to set foot in the glamorous world of films. Not a single woman has raised a howl till date about the murky happenings. It may be mentioned that quite a few women who agree to the perverse whims of film makers don't make it to the industry or manage to land only bit and forgettable roles. But we hardly hear about actresses who put their foot down when offered a chance to act in exchange for their dignity. Or the film making community is so powerful that the voices of protest, if any, never reach our ears. Here, the case should have been dealt very sternly as it concerned sex with or rape of a minor. 18 years is considered the age of consent in India and sex with any female under that age is strictly illegal. But the way the culprits have been let off virtually unscathed, shows that the culprits have an overwhelming influence on the people who matter. And such people in high positions are prepared to make any compromise for the sake of graft. If such is the role of our law enforcers, how can we expect punishment of the guilty? Indian law has sufficient provisions to prosecute and punish the biggest criminals. But if the police and prosecution are corrupt, there can be no chance of a fair trial. You and I may wish to see the criminals beheaded, but our law enforcers are interested in something else. The Jalgaon incident should have pricked the conscience of our present president, who happens to be a woman. But, much like the political party she owes allegience to, her political concerns take precedence over any other issue. It is a fact that Indian army jawans have raped many Kashmiri women. I am not sure as to whether such rapes were committed through government diktat. But I am sure that it is a sure shot way of losing the confidence of the Kashmiri people and in the long run losing Kashmir for good.
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answered by ? 3
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is any urgent matter?
2007-08-17 22:35:46
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