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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicThree-language formula

Topic: three-language formula

‘This isn’t riot-for-votes politics’: Stalin claps back at Yogi’s barbs on language, delimitation row

The UP CM had said that DMK was trying to divide the country on the basis of region & language. Stalin posted on X that Yogi’s comments were ‘political black comedy at its darkest’.

61.6% of India’s schools in 3-language club. Gujarat & Punjab lead, TN & Arunachal rank among lowest

Amid Tamil Nadu-Centre row over NEP's three-language formula, the Union Education Ministry presented state-wise data in Parliament, responding to a query by DMK MP Kanimozhi.

Amid TN-Centre row, a reality check: Most states, even non-BJP, offer Hindi or Sanskrit as 3rd language

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.

Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian parties are holding the country to ransom. India needs a 3-language policy

The DMK’s opposition to three-language policy is a classic case of party over nation. Perhaps it is time for the party to take pride in Kathak as we north Indians do in Bharatanatyam.

United States of South India—Stalin’s push against delimitation goes beyond Tamil Nadu politics

The Joint Action Committee that Stalin has proposed isn’t just symbolic. It could become a rallying point for a larger North Vs South political showdown over delimitation.

Why DMK-led Tamil Nadu govt is at war with the Centre over NEP

After education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Samagra Shiksha funds would not be released to TN until it aligns with NEP, CM Stalin asserted Centre cannot indulge in ‘blackmail’.

Chetan Bhagat likes the three-language formula, Swara Bhasker says Article 15 ‘gives her hope’

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

On Camera

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.