PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti lost her cool at a journalist who asked her to speak in Urdu. She defended Kashmiri, drew parallels with lynchings in Bangladesh, and called for safety of Kashmiris. Read the full report.
As Jashn-e-Rekhta enters its 10th year, its massive growth to over 100,000 attendees collides with criticism over tiered tickets and commercialism. Can the Urdu festival scale without losing its soul? Read the full analysis.
Y8, a major online gaming platform, adds Farsi, Urdu, and Ukrainian to its multilingual support, now covering 32 languages. This strategic move aims to tap into new user markets and enhance accessibility for millions of gamers worldwide.
Hyderabad-based actor-director Mohammad Ali Baig's Urdu play 'Sunset...Sunrise' deeply resonated with audiences at Kolkata's ICCR, highlighting universal family themes and challenging stereotypes about vernacular theatre.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Explore why India's focus on English overlooks its rich bhasha literature. The real issue is neglect of Indian languages, not colonial mindset. Read more.
Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi captivated a Diwali-like crowd in Lucknow, defining shayari as a journey between words and emotion. Read about his profound musings at the Repertwahr festival's finale.
Saudi Arabia introduces a unique commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day, available at major travel hubs. Discover this cultural initiative celebrating Arabic heritage.
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticizes the use of Hindi words in official bills, calling it disrespectful to India's linguistic diversity. Read his full statement and the political debate.
A woman from Delhi living in Bengaluru explains the practical benefits of learning Kannada, from easier auto rides to better market deals. Watch her story and see how language bridges gaps.
A play at Jashn-e-Rekhta unveils the remarkable story of Urdu writer Razia Sajjad Zaheer and her husband Sajjad Zaheer, highlighting her literary achievements and their progressive partnership. Discover this hidden chapter of Indian literary history.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mumbai's wheelchair users and deaf citizens reveal the city's accessibility failures. Discover the gaps between legal promises and ground reality.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan invites TN CM Stalin to Varanasi, emphasizes cultural unity at Kashi Tamil Sangamam. Read about the 'Learn Tamil' theme and the political backdrop.
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
Experts warn of a decline in academic language skills among Indian students. Learn about the causes, consequences, and solutions proposed by educators to revive scholarly communication.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasizes that promoting Hindi should not undermine India's diverse linguistic heritage. He notes a visible shift in government language use over the past decade.
Poet Chandra Prakash Verma advised young writers in Lucknow to use simple language and focus on shared emotions. Discover how to make your poetry resonate with a wider audience today!
Three-language committee concludes Maharashtra tour with public hearing. Key demands include compulsory Marathi until Class 12 and Hindi from Class 5. Panel considers online language options.
Telangana Waqf Board's land digitization faces major roadblock as crucial Nizam-era documents remain locked in CCLA's Urdu record room for 5 years, affecting prime land cases worth thousands of crores.
The fifth Koshala literary festival session 'Poetic Whispers' showcased Lucknow's cultural heritage through ghazals and shayaris, featuring prominent poets and scholars who brought the city's emotions to life.
Sikh scholar urges UN to dedicate Dec 10 Human Rights Day to Guru Tegh Bahadur, whose 1675 sacrifice aligns perfectly with Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles.
International pressure mounts as China faces global protests over human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims. Join the conversation about human rights protection.
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks controversy calling Sanskrit a dead language. BJP leaders condemn remarks as anti-Hindu. Political battle intensifies.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar faces tough questions in Brussels as EU scrutinizes human rights record. Will economic ties survive rights concerns? Read analysis.
Former Delhi MLA Jitender Singh Shunty, Padma Shri awardee and social worker, appointed as member of Punjab Human Rights Commission. Learn about his humanitarian work and political journey.
India will present its national perspective during UN Human Rights Council review. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar affirms commitment to human rights principles.
Karnataka's Child Rights Index reveals Bengaluru Urban as the most unsafe district for children. Learn about the shocking findings and what needs to change.
19-year-old Arnav Khaire dies by suicide after being assaulted for speaking Hindi on a local train in Thane. Police investigation underway amid rising language tensions in Maharashtra.
BJP candidates in Uran civic polls used Urdu pamphlets, sparking accusations of opportunism after the party protested an Urdu Learning Centre. Read about the political controversy.