It is official !

Finally, after 4+ years of marriage, I have changed my name officially. My surname will now be my husband’s name, instead of my father’s. Henceforth, I will be known as “Resmi Jaimon” officially (so far, it's officially, Resmi Shaji!). The notification was published in gazette early this month.

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