Stefano Mirtis

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In British India, "babu" was a term used to describe
a native Indian clerk. The word was originally used
as a term of respect attached to
a proper name, the equivalent of "mister", and
"babuji" was used in many parts to mean "sir"; but
when used alone without the suffix, it was a
derogatory word signifying a semi-literate native,
with a mere veneer of modern education. In the
early 20th century the term babu was frequently
used to refer to bureaucrats and other government
officials, especially by the Indian...
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
The term babu, also spelled baboo, is used in
modern-day South Asia as a sign of respect
towards men.
...media; in this sense the word hints at corrupt or
lazy work practices.
~ Wikipedia entry on "Babu"
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
It is a derivation of bapu which means father or
grand father. The honorific "ji" is sometimes added
as a suffix to create the double honorific "babuji"
which, in northern and eastern parts of India, is a
term of respect for one's father.
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
"Babuji" can also be used as a term of respect for
any respected elder or man. In some Indian states,
"babu" is also used as a generic word of respect to
address men, especially unknown ones, e.g.,
"Babu, can you help me?"
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
In Bengali, "babu" is used as suffix to a person's
name to show respect while calling him by name,
e.g., "Sudarshan-babu, could you please come
here!"
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
The term "babu" may be suffixed to a person's
name, but the term "babuji" is always used by
itself.[citation needed]. In the Saurashtra
language, "babu" may refer to a younger brother
(sibling), or it can be used more broadly, similar to
the terms fellow or bretheran, but, only in
reference to those younger than oneself.
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Stefanos Blueberries Babus 051/388
2012, Darjiling, India
Aparna Jayakumar, Bengali Babus
Thanks to Gioia Guerzoni for sending me this
fantastic collection of Bengali Babus...