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`The Indian use of the English language has afforded India global prominence. It is, after all, also an Indian language.

Not English, neglect of rich bhashas is the problem

December 22, 2025 2:43 pm

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi castigates Macaulay, a cacophony of voices immediately arises to defend the latter

Why parasocial beat AI slop and delulu for Word of the Year

November 19, 2025 12:31 am

The shortlist for Word of the Year was a tour of online chaos, digital anxieties, and the things we buy to feel better about it all.

The lingua of power: English and the making of modern India

August 05, 2025 11:48 am

Contrary to popular belief, English did not enter India purely as the language of the Empire; it first arrived in the early 17th century as the language of trade.

Arbonel post features a list of Indian-English lines that anyone who has grown up in an Indian household will instantly recognise

Desi netizens in splits as French man shares Indian-English phrases taught by his wife: ‘It's normal only’

April 26, 2025 1:11 pm

Sacha Arbonel, who lives in Amsterdam with his Indian wife Pratim Bhosale, recently posted on X about the quirky expressions he’s adopted, thanks to her influence.

UN English Language Day 2025: Know date, history, significance, and more

April 23, 2025 1:39 pm

UN English Language Day 2025: English is one of the most popular spoken languages worldwide with April 23 was particularly chosen as UN English Language Day.

The future of English language learning lies at the intersection of human expertise and technological innovation.

From Hinglish to Gen Z Slang: How Indian students can sharpen their spoken English in a changing linguistic landscape

March 15, 2025 9:27 am

Today’s Gen Z is redefining English by introducing new words and expressions that reflect their unique social and digital experiences. Terms like chameleoning, benching, delulu — which describe social adaptability — illustrate how young people create language to capture modern realities.

Conceptual clarity and cognitive flexibility are significantly improved when students learn in their first language.

Students should learn English – not be ruled by it

March 13, 2025 2:30 pm

The continued dominance of English in our institutions of higher education is less about academic excellence and more about historical inertia, a lingering effect of colonial structures that persist in shaping access to knowledge

ICSE Class 10 exams begin, Pune students say English paper easy but ‘time management was tricky’

February 19, 2025 11:23 am

The ICSE Class 10 examination is conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).

The Duolingo Language Report 2024 also delves into why Indians are learning new languages. The primary reasons are personal and professional growth

English remains most-popular language in world, Hindi sees rise: Duolingo Language Report 2024

December 06, 2024 9:03 am

The survey also showed that 63 per cent of Indians believe AI and machine learning will play a major role in the future of personalised education. This indicates a growing interest in how technology can enhance and tailor learning experiences for individuals, making language acquisition more effective and accessible.

Harsh Goenka seeks help to decode Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Rizwan’s puzzling viral interview

November 19, 2024 12:17 pm

A video of Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Rizwan’s unclear response to a reporter has gone viral, sparking debates and memes.

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CBSE class 10, 12 board exams begin from today

March 01, 2016 5:50 am

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Examinations for class 10th and 12th CBSE board are set to begin from today as nearly 15 lakh students are expected to appear for 10th and over 10.5 lakh for the 12th exams. The exams for class 10th will continue till March 28th and class 12th exams will end on April 22nd. The first examination for Class 12th students will be English for core as well as elective papers. While the first paper for Class 10th students will be on dynamic retail, information technology, security, auto technology and international tourism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann ki Baat address on Sunday had wished the students.