language preservation

A two-day Gojri Literary and Cultural Meet began at the Himalayan Education Mission Society College, Rajouri, bringing together writers, poets, and intellectuals from Poonch and Rajouri.The event was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages in collaboration...

Islamabad, March 29 – The death of a young Tibetan monk serves as a stark warning of the escalating repression in Tibet, with Chinese authorities treating even acts such as sharing information on a digital messaging platform as potential security threats, a report this week revealed.According...

As Assam prepares for elections, regionalism remains a key issue for the state, which has been grappling with concerns about protecting its "identity" from "outsiders," mainly illegal migrants, for decades.Over the years, the relevance of regional political parties has been questioned, with...

Jammu, March 13 – Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday urged writers and artists to preserve the rich heritage of the Jammu division, promote its legacy, and connect the younger generation with their roots."The traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality of Jammu...

Kolkata, March 7 President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the contributions of the Santal community to India's freedom struggle have not received due recognition, asserting that several legendary figures were "not deliberately included in history."Speaking at the ninth International...

DODA, March 1: A grand Sanskrit Kutumb Sammelan and Rang Utsav was organized in Doda, bringing together Sanskrit scholars, Acharyas, and community members to celebrate India’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage.Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial...

Nashik, March 1 The fourth World Marathi Conference concluded in Nashik on Sunday, with the three-day event witnessing participants from India and countries like the US, Germany, Norway, France, and the Netherlands experiencing the richness of the language.The conference, with the theme...

Mumbai, February 27 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his resolve on Friday to transform the elite (Abhijat) Marathi language into a language of knowledge and to pass on this rich heritage to the next generation.“This is necessary because history shows that languages...

The Khasi Department of Shillong College organized a special celebration of International Mother Language Day with a program titled "Tien Nongmei Salonsar" held at the college auditorium on Tuesday.The program holds great significance, as the Khasi language currently faces considerable...

Mumbai, February 24 – A viral video of a young Japanese woman living in Maharashtra has sparked a wider discussion on linguistic respect and the state's cultural identity.The woman, who documents her daily effort to learn one new Marathi word, has prompted debate on why some outsiders appear...

Itanagar, February 21 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy CM Chowna Mein on Saturday urged the people to reaffirm their commitment to preserving and promoting indigenous languages, describing the native language as the essence of identity and the foundation of cultural...

London, February 21 Renditions of poetry in Bhojpuri, reflective verses in Sanskrit, musical notes from Himachal Pradesh, and the folk dance beats of Bihu from Assam were among the highlights as the India House in London marked International Mother Language Day.The United Nations (UN)...

Chennai, February 18 Karur Vysya Bank has partnered with the University of Madras to establish an "indigenous and endangered languages laboratory" on its campus as part of its CSR initiative, an official said on Wednesday.The facility is described as "South India's first dedicated laboratory...

The Dimasa language will be introduced as an optional subject in schools in Assam, starting with Class 9 in the 2026-27 academic session and Class 10 in the 2027-28 academic session. The Assam Government has made this decision to give due importance to the Dimasa language's unique identity and...

Guwahati, February 16 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that the Dimasa language will be introduced in schools as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to preserve and promote indigenous languages.Sharing the update on the social media platform X, the...

Agartala, February 15 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday urged the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parisad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS, to voice their opposition to the demand for the Roman script for the Kokborok language.The CM's statement came a day after thousands of...

Itanagar, February 15 Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has stressed the need to preserve indigenous culture, language, and historical legacy, asserting that communities must take responsibility to safeguard their identity amid the growing influence of globalization...

Agartala, February 13 Thousands of students who speak Kokborok formed human chains across Tripura on Saturday to demand the adoption of the Roman script for the language.Kokborok, the second official language of the northeastern state, is the mother tongue of most of the 19 tribes.The...