Language Divide
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All caps, ellipsis, punctuation? Young people may be facing a communication divide with older ones
There are subtle differences in how different generations use language.
Daniel Bürkle, The Conversation
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Are translated books the new ‘face’ of Indian literature in English? A translator weighs in
For the first time since its inception in 2018, the JCB Prize for Literature shortlist consists entirely of translations.
N Kalyan Raman
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Wakhi, Palula, Kalkoti: Pakistan has done little to save its linguistic diversity
According to one compendium, there are 74 languages spoken in Pakistan.
Zubair Torwali, Dawn.com
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Vijay Nambisan (1965-2017) was a reclusive, outstanding poet. This is what he wrote about Malayalam
He wrote his poetry in English, but he was deeply interested in all languages.
Vijay Nambisan
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Ma, mati, manush and my mother tongue: Bengal’s language politics is behind the unrest in Darjeeling
In 2014, the town’s Nepali-speaking residents had protested against a Bengali poster put up by the state police.
Urbashi Pradhan
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As the Modi regime marks philosopher-saint Ramanuja’s birth anniversary, it must heed his teachings
Ramanuja brought religion to the common man by introducing Tamil in temple worship. In contrast, the BJP wants to impose Hindi on all.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Anumeric people: What happens when a language has no words for numbers?
From the Amazon to Nicaragua, there are humans who never learn numbers.
Caleb Everett, The Conversation
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Who would have thought Jhumpa Lahiri and Elena Ferrante had so much in common?
A scholar of the Italian language explores the 'dissolving margins' between Ferrante’s novels and Lahiri’s Italian work.
Priyanka Borpujari
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Back to the 19th century: How language is being used to mark national borders
The right-wing press in UK is using a particularly out of date ideology to link language change and immigration.
Mario Saraceni, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Imposing an arbitrary national language would only divide Pakistan further
India and Pakistan wanted to replace colonial English with national languages after independence. The process is still far from over.
Arthur Dudney, The Conversation
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Taunting, teasing, segregation: What regional-language students face in English-medium colleges
A research project by eight college students in Mumbai explores how language barriers affect students once they leave school for higher education.
Aarefa Johari
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Four charts that break down India’s complex relationship with Hindi
Less than half the country has no connection with Hindi.
John Samuel Raja D, qz.com
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller