Bihar's Prestigious Maithili Academy Stares at Shutdown
Bihar's once-vibrant Maithili Academy, home to 60,000 books and nine Sahitya Akademi winners, now fights for survival amid staff crunch and government neglect. Protests erupt demanding revival.
Bihar's once-vibrant Maithili Academy, home to 60,000 books and nine Sahitya Akademi winners, now fights for survival amid staff crunch and government neglect. Protests erupt demanding revival.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan urges film industry unity for constructive dialogue with government to safeguard artistic freedom and review certification norms. Read more.
Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill triggers a political clash. CM Vijayan defends it as celebrating diversity, while Karnataka's Siddaramaiah warns of linguistic imposition. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends the Malayalam Language Bill, stating it won't affect Kannada speakers. He urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to review the facts. Read the full story.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan calls for a principled review of CBFC certification, citing threats to creative freedom and livelihoods, following the 'Jana Nayagan' controversy. Read his full statement.
The inaugural Chitpavani Language Conference will be held at Goa's Shri Jogeshwari Temple on January 18. Experts from India and abroad will gather to celebrate this ancient Maharashtrian linguistic treasure. Read more!
Gujarat filmmaker OmGuru's short film 'Gamdhani' wins Best Short Film at Roshni International Film Festival 2023. Explore how this minimalist masterpiece captures human relationships.
A new study by MIT Manipal students finds Google's Tulu translation feature has significant errors. Learn about the findings and the path to better digital support for the language.
A Bengaluru college hostel warden was arrested after a video showed him scolding a student for speaking Kannada. The incident sparked protests and led to his dismissal. Read the full story.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde pledges Marathi book libraries at ST terminuses, reduced GST on publications, and assures no Hindi compulsion in schools at the 99th Akhil Bhartiya Sahitya Sammelan in Satara.
Mauritius President praises Telugu's global reach, now spoken in over 50 countries. Discover the spiritual legacy and growing influence of this Indian language worldwide.
A rare 35mm print of the 1954 Tamil satire 'Ratha Kanneer' has been donated to the National Film Archive of India in Pune, highlighting the urgent need to preserve cinematic heritage. Discover the film's journey and restoration plans.
A controversy erupts in Amritsar as postal employees struggle to read Punjabi addresses, raising concerns over language rights and official apathy. Read the full story.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis clarifies Marathi will remain the only compulsory language, addressing the three-language policy debate. Details on the Jadhav committee and opposition reactions.
A postal assistant in Amritsar was allegedly pressured to speak Punjabi, not Hindi. The incident ignites debate on language use by central govt staff in Punjab. Read more.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declares Marathi will be the only compulsory language in the state. He also apologised for phone use during a literary event, citing poll management.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar earns Rs 10.5 crore on Day 27, total reaches Rs 722.5 cr India net. It's now the highest-grossing Indian film in a single language. Read the full box office update.
India's DRDO achieves a major milestone by test-firing two Pralay tactical ballistic missiles from a single launcher, boosting the military's conventional strike capabilities.
Bihar grants approval for over 37 films, web series & documentaries. New policy, website with VR tours, and film city plans aim to make Bihar a top shooting destination. Details inside.
A new Indian action-comedy short film 'Hotspot' with survival horror elements, shot in Kolkata's abandoned spots, is now streaming on YouTube. The crew's film shoot turns into a real zombie fight.
Dipa De Motwane, mother of filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane and a respected producer, has died. She openly discussed the challenges of being a single mother in Bollywood.
Explore how internet memes and abbreviations like 'LOL' and 'BRB' are fundamentally altering language processing, communication, and even brain activity. Discover the neuroscience behind digital slang.
Discover the story of master distiller Surrinder Kumar, who pioneered Indian single malt whisky, leading brands like Amrut and Indri to outsell imports. A journey of risk, patience, and global acclaim.
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.
Saudi Arabia introduces a unique commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day, available at major travel hubs. Discover this cultural initiative celebrating Arabic heritage.
A young mother in Gorakhpur, abandoned while pregnant, delivers a baby boy with GRP help. After initial refusal, she now vows to raise her child alone. Read her inspiring story of resilience.
Actress Srinidhi Shetty reveals how learning regional languages like Telugu helped her connect with co-stars Yash, Nani, Vikram and fans. Discover her secret to respect in Indian cinema.
Ahmedabad's ambitious Janmitra Smart Card, launched in 2018 under Smart City, is being discontinued. The Rs 87 crore project failed to gain traction as AMC plans a new unified public transport ticket. Read details.
Pune shivers as IMD data shows the coldest first fortnight of December in a decade, with seven single-digit nights. Experts blame northerly winds and clear skies. Read the full analysis.
Nashik Municipal Corporation introduces a single-window online system to speed up No-Objection Certificate issuance for municipal election candidates. Learn how the new process works.