Language Dilemmas
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
Bhojpuri is being fashioned as a touchstone of Hindu identity in Mauritius, mirroring the geopolitical ties between the island-nation and India.
Vedita Cowaloosur
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Debunked: Five myths about what standard English is – and what it isn’t
There are many flavours of the English language, and none of them is inferior to another one.
Willem Hollmann, The Conversation
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Dear Amit Shah, a reading list for you as you learn Bengali (to win West Bengal elections)
‘As you become proficient in Bangla, I hope you will take the time to read some of these powerful works.’
Sajni Mukherji
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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‘Hey, Alexa (and Siri)! How much longer till you actually understand what I say?’
Differences in accents and the constant evolution of language are challenges that makers of speech recognition systems are yet to overcome.
Patrycja Strycharczuk, The Conversation
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Scientists in Bengaluru have joined hands to expand the science vocabulary of Tamil and Kannada
They say this is an effort to democratise science. They hope to take the project to other states as well.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
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Raising your children to learn many languages is hard – here’s why it’s worth it
Some parents today approach raising multilingual children the same way that they approach nutrition, discipline or schooling: a zero-sum game.
Olga Mecking, Aeon
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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First person: How learning Punjabi in Chandigarh helped me discover my true identity in Karnataka
I wanted to study French rather than Punjabi and I am glad my school did not let me.
Rishabh Kochhar
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Is the river male or female? How gendered language shapes the way we see the world
The Mississippi is characterised in America as male, while the Indians see the Ganges as female. What does this mean?
Ella Tennant, The Conversation
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The leading academy for French is up in arms against a movement to make the language less sexist
The gatekeeper of the language, which has only had eight women members (out of 729) since its creation, says inclusive writing puts French in ‘mortal danger’.
Olivia Walsh, The Conversation & Thomas Godard, The Conversation
The Reel
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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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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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Bengaluru: Hindi words covered up at two metro stations amid language debate
Officials are yet to confirm who covered the Hindi words at Chickpete and Majestic.
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A rose by any other name: When Turkish was written in the Greek, Armenian and even Syrian script
In the Ottoman Empire, Turkish in scripts other than Arabic were commonplace.
Michael Erdman
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Reading Chetan Bhagat in Dhaka: the anxiety of English literature
Choosing what to read is playing a crucial role in the uneasy conflict between the mother-tongue and English.
Ulka Anjaria
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad