Kerala's new Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, making Malayalam compulsory in schools, faces objections from Karnataka over impact on Kannada speakers in border district Kasaragod. Read the full analysis.
Varanasi plans daily Tamil classes in colleges and a teacher exchange program, inspired by PM Modi's Kashi Tamil Sangamam vision. Read about this cultural bridge.
Uttar Pradesh government announces plan to introduce regular Tamil language classes in schools and colleges, promoting national integration and cultural ties.
Patna University's workshop, backed by the CSTT, reviewed 3,900+ Maithili terms to standardize political science & traditional knowledge glossaries, boosting vernacular education.
Union Minister V. Somanna criticizes Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it unconstitutional. He urges CM Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw the legislation. Full details inside.
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.
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.
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!
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's efforts to remove DEI language from Head Start grants and halt staff layoffs. Read the full story on the legal battle impacting early childhood education.
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.
The Trump administration directs Head Start to avoid terms like 'race' and 'disability' in grants, sparking a lawsuit and fears over program integrity. Learn about the impact on early childhood services.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Tamil Nadu's new State Indicator Framework reveals superior outcomes in health, education, jobs, and gender parity compared to all-India figures. Discover the data driving the state's success.
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.
Supreme Court Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha champions Telugu language in official administration at World Telugu Conference in Guntur, stressing its role in shaping identity.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Rajasthan mandates daily newspaper reading in government schools to improve language skills and general knowledge. The new rule starts from the 2024-25 academic session.
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.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
Banaras Hindu University introduces a new Odia Studies course under NEP 2020 to strengthen language skills and cultural literacy. Learn how this programme enhances employability.
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.
New York state test results show rising proficiency in English and Math for grades 3-8. Experts urge caution, questioning if gains reflect real learning or adjusted standards. Explore the data and regional disparities.
Exploring how language and literature in India reflect and reinforce deep social and economic divides. Discover the historical context and modern implications for education and identity.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.