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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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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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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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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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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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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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