National Language

Hindi hegemony: Imposition of language on unwilling people can result in cataclysmic events

Now, an issue that one thought was settled after the anti-Hindi agitation that raged in the mid-1960s in Tamil Nadu is being reopened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, evoking strong protests not only from Tamil Nadu but also other southern states like Karnataka.

Plea to make Hindi as national language filed in Delhi HC

The plea, which is likely to come up for hearing next week, also sought a direction to the government to make Hindi a compulsory subject for all the children aged six to 14 years throughout the country.

Twitter celebrates 'Hindi Diwas', adds Hindi support

When Twitter celebrated its milestone moment, that of reaching 100 million user count with pomp and splendor, it made an announcement, too.