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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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Mizoram Assembly polls: EC defers counting of votes to December 4
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IMD issues cyclone alert for Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh for December 3 and 4
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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: Scenes of waterlogging in different parts of Tamil Nadu as heavy rains continue
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Watch: This low-budget version of Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ music video recreated by Thai fans is a hit
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Watch: Man gets married in hospital after falling sick with dengue just before wedding
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Watch: Stray dog gets stuck in drain below road, firefighters drill through the surface to rescue it
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan fans from India and abroad participate in the ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ dance challenge
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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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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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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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England tour of India: Issy Wong shines with the bat to help visitors level series 1-1
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: Six boxers reach semi-finals to assure India of more medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Rajawat, Crasto/Ponnappa cruise into semi-finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal, Sagar reach finals after dominating wins
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Watch, Cricket: Uganda men’s team celebrates after qualifying for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup