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TopicClassical Languages

Topic: Classical Languages

From Kannada to Tamil sign language series – what’s Modi govt’s list of 55 classical Indian texts

Krishan Murari -
The Modi government continues its fight against the Macaulay system, releasing a collection of literary works developed by classical language centres.

Education Minister Meets Classical Language Scholars

ThePrint Team -
The event saw the presence of Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti Chairman Chamu KrishnaShastry, UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar, academics, scholars, and Ministry officials.

Classical language status: Govt move sparks discussion on criteria & ‘neglected’ indigenous languages

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Recognition of 5 more languages as 'classical' sparks mixed reactions from linguistic experts. Some call the move ‘progressive & inclusive’, others say it’s about ‘politics & polity’.

On Camera

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Opinion

Economy

Centre cuts excise duty by Rs 10/litre to absorb global oil shock, levies export tax to steady supply

Udit Bubna -
Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman & Hardeep Puri say govt effort meant to shield consumers from oil shock. Nayara Energy had raised pump prices Thursday

Defence

India’s fourth S-400 system ready in Russia, undergoing final testing before delivery

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The system was to delivered in March but will now reach the Indian shores by May, or June. The fifth S-400 will be delivered in the last quarter of this year.

National Interest

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

Shekhar Gupta -
One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.

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