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Hindi 'imposition' debate: Schools can play key role in promoting integration through 3-language formula
The language debate has again assumed significance in the light of remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Hindi imposition row: Framing debate as North vs South issue shrouds insidious role of caste
This issue of “Hindi imposition” is not about North vs South, Hindi vs Tamil. It is about the consolidation of the languages of a Brahmanical ruling class and the Balkanisation of the various languages and dialects spoken for centuries by Dalit-Bahujans.
Hindi signs at Bengaluru metros: Police chief Praveen Sood, who was tough on pro-Kannada activists, shunted out
The Karnataka government on Monday transferred city police chief Praveen Sood who had come under severe criticism from Kannada activists and writers
Monsoon Session of Parliament: Govt says they have no intention to impose Hindi over any other language
The government asserted in Parliament that it has no intention to impose Hindi over any other Indian language, a remark which assumes significance because of protests in some states due to apprehensions over the issue
Plea to declare Hindi as national language withdrawn
A petition seeking a direction to the Centre to take steps to declare Hindi as India's national language was withdrawn from Delhi High Court after it said the Constitution does not provide for a national language on Monday.
Modi govt to promote Hindi in South and North East India: Aiyo, no thanks!
Insisting that all of India converse in one language (Hindi) is akin to declaring Hinduism as the country's national religion. Or declaring that Amitabh Bachchan was the bigger star, not Rajnikanth. It is — blasphemy.
Smriti isn't completely wrong: Teaching German is against National Education Policy
German would have had no place in the 3-language formula evolved in 1968 to promote national integration. But few states implemented the formula in letter and spirit. We need a new approach to it in the era of globalisation.