Mind Your Language
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Grammar Nazis can cede the high ground. These five grammatical ‘errors’ are not errors at all
We’re all entitled to our grammatical preferences – but grammar itself does not care about them one bit.
Michelle Sheehan, The Conversation
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The irony in misusing the word ‘irony’ is growing, and endangering its real meaning
Sometimes, it describes an attitude, and at other times, a situation. Mostly, it’s used incorrectly.
Roger J Kreuz, The Conversation
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Five common English words we may all be using incorrectly (because mistakes are perpetuated)
‘Gravy’ is not the right word, and nor, it seems, is ‘curry’.
Simon Horobin, The Conversation
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Linguists have identified the weirdest languages – and English is one of them
This explains why some aspects of English can be so hard to learn for speakers of other languages.
Adam Schembri, The Conversation
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Beware the bad big wolf: Why you need to put your adjectives in the right order
The use of adjectives in English has caused an internet storm – here are the 'rules' explained.
Simon Horobin, The Conversation
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From donkey votes to dog whistles, our election language has a long and political history
Many of the most commonly used election terms have a long linguistic history, stretching from ancient Rome to modern-day America and Australia.
Kate Burridge and Howard Manns, The Conversation
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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Why the German language has so many great words
Even if you don't have a word for it, you can make one up.
Bruce Duncan, The Conversation
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Why English language lessons are not the answer to radicalisation in the UK
Beware the security creep into adult education.
Frank Monaghan, The Conversation
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Dinter, bitz and gwop: a guide to youth slang in 2016
The young have a rich, linguistic vein – just don't try and copy them.
Tony Thorne, The Conversation
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Does ‘translating’ Shakespeare into modern English diminish its greatness?
For whatever reason, objections don't seem to crop up when directors tinker with the setting, costumes and conceptualisations of Shakespeare's plays.
Sheila T Cavanagh, The Conversation
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Japan's problem with refugees goes way beyond offensive manga
A satirical manga cartoon of a Syrian refugee child has had the internet up in arms – but there's plenty more tone-deafness where that came from.
Naohiko Omata, The Conversation
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Leonardo Da Vinci was Indian: Five 'Goodness Gracious Me' clips that explain our desi world
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing