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Thursday, September 25, 2025
TopicThree language policy

Topic: Three language policy

India’s language policy failed Hindi, not Stalin or Thackeray brothers

English is the real official language in India. Calling Hindi the Raj-bhasha has been more for political reasons, and an expensive farce.

‘Squatter’ under the bridge & Tehran’s got 99 problems and ‘too many victories’ may be one

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Maharashtra govt lost to power of ‘Marathi manoos’—Uddhav after Fadnavis withdraws 3-language policy orders

Addressing a press conference, the Shiv Sena (UBT) chief said CM Fadnavis attempted to create a divide between Marathis & non-Marathis.

Hindi ‘imposition’ row: Maharashtra withdraws govt orders on three-language policy

This comes amid growing chorus against the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5.

Language panel urges Maharashtra CM to revoke decision to make Hindi mandatory for Classes 1 to 5

Fadnavis has dismissed concerns over the 'imposition' of Hindi language in the state, asserting Marathi to hold primacy.

Why Kerala is at peace with Hindi. It’s not like Tamil Nadu

Even after the spate of anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s and 1970s in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Kerala was open to the prospect of Hindi becoming the ‘national’ language.

New Cadbury ad has fresh take on the language debate. Both north and south are impressed

The new campaign revolves around the theme of “acts of kindness” and encourages people to look beyond their differences. It manages to capture the essence of unity in linguistic diversity.

Now Showing: The Linguists (ft delimitation) & Trump proposes, but Putin disposes

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Huge demand for NEP implementation’: Tamil Nadu governor amid 3-language policy row in state

Governor RN Ravi posted on X that the youth in the state feel 'hugely deprived of opportunities' compared to those from other states due to DMK govt's 'rigid' two-language policy.

On Camera

Aryan Khan has turned his camera on us. ‘I won’t be your victim again,’ he is saying

The Bads of Bollywood isn’t just about the film industry’s chaos. It’s also a show about India’s chaos: the narratives, the gatekeepers, the false morality.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.