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Non-Marathi woman tries to self-immolate amid tiff with Marathi group in Thane

But the woman was quickly saved by bystanders and civil officials when the incident occurred on Tuesday.(Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Published on Oct 15, 2025 01:49 PM IST

Bengaluru autorickshaw's ‘Go Back Hindi Wala Autos’ message triggers debate

The post has triggered Kannada language debate. (Instagram/@nammabengaluroo)

Published on Sep 11, 2025 10:58 AM IST

Taste of Life: Issues of Marathi and Marathisation ‘alive in letter and spirit’

For Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the assimilation of English, Persian, and Urdu words into Marathi was a symbol of the domination of foreign powers and the defeat of Indians. (Hindustan Times Archives)

Published on Aug 07, 2025 03:02 AM IST

'Majority people' want to be multilingual, should be given chance: Pawan Kalyan

Stating that English has become his language of thought, the Janasena founder expressed sadness that he could not find the same in Hindi or Kannada or Marathi.(@APDeputyCMO)

Published on Jul 22, 2025 06:53 PM IST

Imposing Hindi is a ‘suicidal’ move: Raj Thackeray

Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray addresses a public meeting at Mira Road, in Mumbai, Friday, July 18, 2025. (PTI Photo) (PTI07_18_2025_000386B) (PTI)

Published on Jul 19, 2025 06:04 AM IST

Trump's 'English' compliment to Liberia's president turns into ‘embarrassment’

Trump at the lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House.((AP Photo/Evan Vucci))

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 12:02 AM IST

Maharashtra declares October 3 as ‘classical Marathi language day’ amid row

The day marks one year to the Union Cabinet granting Marathi, the status of a classical language.(X/ @CMOMaharashtra)

Published on Jul 04, 2025 06:12 PM IST

Uddhav, Raj Thackeray issue joint invite as brothers to share stage in Mumbai

Raj Thackeray quit the undivided Shiv Sena in January 2006, blaming Uddhav Thackeray for promoting him to do so. (HT PHOTO/FILE)

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 05:26 PM IST

Bengaluru entrepreneur says he's often mistaken for a north Indian due to colour

An X user shared how people in Bengaluru have mistaken him from being north Indian due to his skin tone and got surprised while speaking in Kannada, (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 09:29 AM IST

Amit Shah stresses need to promote Indian languages: ‘Those who speak English…’

Amit Shah stated during a book launch event that India would soon become a place where native languages flourished (Rahul Singh )

Published on Jun 19, 2025 05:54 PM IST

Harmonies Redefined–The Trailblazers series: Melodious journey of Aruna Sairam

Padma Shri Aruna Sairam, a renowned Carnatic vocalist, goes down memory lane to share how it was she

Updated on Jun 14, 2025 01:48 PM IST

Exclusive | Int'l Booker Prize winner Banu: No one should politicise language

Banu Mushtaq, author of Heart Lamp, is the first Kannada writer to have won the International Booker Prize in London.(Photo: Alberto Pezzali/AP )

Published on May 25, 2025 10:39 AM IST

AI and apps frontier, Promate’s unique TripMate-GaN160 adapter, and jobs

Fast chargers

Published on May 08, 2025 06:00 AM IST

Malayalam writer questions Vande Bharat menu on Bengaluru route

Man alleged ‘food imposition’ on Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat.(X/@NSMlive)

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 04:48 PM IST

‘Misconception that Urdu is…’: Apex court on its use in signboard | Top quotes

The Supreme Court said Urdu and Marathi have the same status under the Constitution, rejecting the claims that only Marathi should be used.(PTI file)

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 10:10 AM IST

Neither Tamil nor Hindi is keeping pace with the future, says Peggy Mohan

Peggy Mohan.

Updated on Mar 25, 2025 06:52 PM IST

The Language Puzzle: An excerpt from a book on the history of the spoken word

Updated on Mar 14, 2025 04:24 PM IST

Tamil language, culture are a precious ornament of Indian culture: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah speaking during the 56th Raising Day Parade of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Thakkolam, Tamil Nadu.(ANI)

Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:01 PM IST

Expand your vocabulary with a powerful word that defines aggressive personality

Discover the word truculent, its meanings, origins, and modern usage.(Representational image generated using AI)

Updated on Mar 03, 2025 02:39 PM IST

Delve into meaning of word that perfectly captures the soft sound of whispers

Susurrus, meaning a soft whispering or murmuring sound, was explored as the word of the day.(Representational image generated using AI)

Updated on Mar 02, 2025 02:10 PM IST

Expand your vocabulary with a word that perfectly captures deep emotions

The Word of the Day was 'Ineffable', meaning too great to be expressed in words.(Representational image generated using AI)

Published on Feb 27, 2025 12:56 PM IST

Bus services between Maharashtra, Karnataka suspended amid border language row

As tensions over the language row grow, Karnataka ministers also appealed for peace and harmony in the region. (Representative Image)

Published on Feb 25, 2025 12:09 PM IST

4 arrested for assaulting bus conductor over language dispute in Belagavi

According to authorities on Saturday, four persons have been taken into custody for reportedly attacking a conductor of a state-owned transport corporation bus for failing to respond to a Marathi passenger.(PTI/representative )

Published on Feb 22, 2025 05:14 PM IST

MK Stalin's 'beehive' warning to Centre after letter war over NEP language row

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin have been at loggerheads over the NEP row. (File Image/ANI)

Updated on Feb 22, 2025 10:18 AM IST

Udhayanidhi warns Centre of ‘language war’ over ‘imposition’ of Hindi on TN

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin at the DMK-led protest against the imposition of three-language policy in the state. (PTI)

Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:33 AM IST

Guest column: NEP-2020, landmark step towards promoting education in mother tongue

Having over 19,500 dialects, India is a linguistic treasure trove and the most multilingual country in the world. (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:10 AM IST

Centre committed to implementing NEP: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Central government is committed to implementing National Education Policy. (ANI file photo/Sanjay Sharma)

Published on Feb 17, 2025 03:12 PM IST

New exercise benefit revealed: Study shows it helps older adults with language

Understanding words and replying back may become slow as one ages, but exercise helps boost the comprehension skills. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 20, 2025 09:20 AM IST

Study says being bilingual slows down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

The deterioration of cognitive health might be slowed in Alzehimer's if one is bilingual. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 08:09 PM IST

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Focus on your communication skills to score well

Communication skills give students and professionals an edge over their peers.(Shutterstock)

Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:39 AM IST

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