Combating Academic Language Decline in Indian Universities
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.
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.
Indian scientists face major hurdles as airlines stop transporting lab animals, forcing risky road journeys. This delays critical research on diseases like sickle-cell anaemia. Details from the LASA conference in Visakhapatnam.
GITAM University in Visakhapatnam hosts the 13th LASA international conference on Dec 19-20, focusing on preclinical insights for drug discovery. Join 600+ experts!
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.
Indian government announces massive Rs 4,500 crore investment to modernise Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali, boosting chip manufacturing capabilities and supporting deep-tech startups.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismisses a petition by lab technicians seeking promotions, ruling that creating posts and amending service rules is an exclusive executive function. Read the full analysis.
Indian government allocates ₹4,500 crore to modernize Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali, aiming for 100x production boost and supporting chip startups.
Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a petition by lab technicians seeking promotional avenues, ruling it an executive function. The court cited Supreme Court precedents.
Discover the most frequently used words of 2025, dominated by digital and AI terminology. See how technology is reshaping our daily vocabulary and communication patterns.
Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks controversy calling Sanskrit a dead language. BJP leaders condemn remarks as anti-Hindu. Political battle intensifies.
Veterinarian Dr. Udaya Kumar Shetty explains the 6 reasons behind your dog's side eye. Learn to decode this canine behavior for a happier, healthier bond with your pet.
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.
Sixteen students fell ill after a chemical gas leak at Lions Public School in Hardoi district. Students experienced breathing difficulties and were rushed to hospitals. One referred to KGMU Lucknow.
Karnataka Development Authority urges government to publish domestic workers bill draft in Kannada. Workers' unions welcome the initiative but highlight significant gaps in the proposed legislation.
CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates upgraded Gorakhpur Forensic Lab, strengthening UP's anti-crime arsenal with 12 labs and 2.19 lakh new police recruits.
Meghalaya CM inaugurates Japanese language program for 86 aspiring nurses, strengthening India-Japan collaboration in healthcare and employment opportunities.
Dr Anagha Bhat-Behere from SPPU receives the Dostoevsky Star Award for promoting Russian language and literature in India. Discover her remarkable contributions to cultural exchange.
Indian regional language content now commands nearly 30% of OTT platform budgets as audiences surge. Discover how Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu shows are transforming India's streaming landscape and challenging Hindi dominance.
Official investigation reveals forensic error led to Nowgam police station blast. CFSL and NSG teams collected samples. Read the full investigation details.
Jammu & Kashmir government announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for families of 9 killed in Nowgam police station explosion. DGP confirms accidental blast during forensic sampling. Read full details.
Yann LeCun, a Turing Award winner, is leaving Meta to start a venture focused on 'world models,' arguing large language models are a dead end for true AI. Discover his vision for the future of artificial intelligence.
Tragic blast at Nowgam police station in Srinagar kills 9, injures 32 during forensic sampling of explosives from Haryana terror case. Authorities confirm accidental cause.
Microsoft announces Project Gecko to develop affordable, culturally-aware AI systems for underrepresented communities in India and Kenya. Discover how this initiative transforms farming and beyond.
Groundbreaking research reveals horses can recognise human joy and sadness from facial expressions. Learn how this emotional intelligence improves human-equine bonds.
Explore how artists at Cartography of Identity exhibition reinterpret maps as windows into personal identity, emotion and human experience. Exhibition continues till November 17 at Bikaner House.
IIT Madras establishes India's first Language & Cognition Laboratory to study linguistic diversity using eye-tracking and reaction-time studies. Discover how this research will impact education and technology.
Yann LeCun's planned exit from Meta fuels speculation about Big Tech's AI direction. Critics question if LLM dominance suppresses alternative research. Explore the growing rift in AI development.
Maharashtra's three-language committee hears strong support for introducing Hindi from Class 6 rather than Class 1. Educationists warn against overburdening students with early third language instruction.
Mount Carmel School, Sector 47-B, Chandigarh celebrated Punjabi Week with cultural events, folk dances, and poetry recitations to promote Punjabi language and heritage.