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Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Topic: English Language

Correct that ‘grammar Nazi’ back: Why these 5 English rules don’t matter one bit

We’re all entitled to our grammatical preferences – but grammar itself does not care about them one bit.

UK Parliament panel hits back at govt for 2014 visa row over English test

A BBC investigation had uncovered evidence of organised cheating in two English language test centres, leading to cancellation of many UK visas, affecting many Indian students.

Manipuris in Mysore Taco Bell: Why English and philosophy are key to India’s jobs crisis

They are central to building a skilled India.

Haryana wants to ‘befriend’ English, will teach primary students one sentence a day

Since students do not get to listen to English or speak it, they aren’t able to build skills in the language. That’s what the...

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?