For the first time since Partition, a university in Pakistan is teaching Sanskrit. It started as sociology professor Shahid Rasheed’s passion project—‘languages build bridges’
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comment draws sharp reactions; BJP says it has 'crossed all limits of decency', Congress distances itself from comment.
The 3-language formula envisaged under NEP 2020 recommends students learn 3 languages, at least 2 of which must be native to India. Formula applies to govt as well as pvt schools.
A panel discussion at the launch of Peggy Mohan’s book, ‘Father Tongue, Motherland’ traced the evolution of Indian languages from the Indus Valley Civilisation to the Mughal era.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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