A social media user sparked controversy by claiming learning Indian languages like Kannada and Tamil is pointless, ...

States worry that the imposition of Hindi, the main language of northern India, would wipe out their cultural heritage.

A viral post dismissing Indian regional languages as inferior sparked backlash, with users defending local languages and criticizing language elitism.

The post ignited heated debate, with users condemning the elitist stance and insensitive dismissal of regional identity.

Social media was flooded with reactions, ranging from language scholars highlighting the global importance of Tamil and ...

The debate also rekindled ongoing tensions between Hindi and southern languages. One reply stated, “We’re happy to speak in English. Just don’t expect us to learn Hindi,” shifting the focus to broader ...

High-profile brawls have erupted recently over Mr Modi’s push for the nationwide adoption of Hindi. Read more at straitstimes ...

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Although French is officially my first language it’s fair to say that with a father who couldn’t speak English and a mother who couldn’t speak French, I grew up functionally bilingual.

Social media users praised an American woman’s Hindi skills after she shared her journey and tips for learning the language fluently.

Ms Fischer shared her own experience and strategies for mastering Hindi, guiding those interested in following her path.