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NLSIU cancels Umar Khalid documentary screening
NLSIU Bengaluru has cancelled the planned screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid after protests, including by the ABVP, raising campus free-speech…
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Railways to run 1,000+ festival special train trips
North Central Railway will run more than 1,000 special train trips for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath. Passengers can check routes and…
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LPG Subsidy: Biometric Aadhaar Must From October 1
From October 1, domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to keep receiving the cylinder subsidy.
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Classical Language Status in India: What It Means, and Which Languages Have It
Eleven Indian languages hold classical status. This explainer covers the criteria, the funding and institutions the tag unlocks, and why states lobby…
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The Three-Language Formula Explained: Where India’s Language Policy Gets Contested
The three-language formula has shaped Indian classrooms since 1968. This explainer traces its origins, how it works, and why it remains deeply…
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Sanskrit’s Revival: Universities, Funding, and the State’s Role in an Ancient Language
Sanskrit is being taught, funded and digitised at a scale unseen in decades. This article examines the universities, budgets and programmes behind…
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India’s Many Scripts: How Devanagari, Tamil, and Perso-Arabic Coexist
India's languages are written in a dozen major scripts, from Devanagari to Tamil to Perso-Arabic. This article explores how they evolved and…
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How Many Languages Does India Speak? Reading the Census Language Tables
India's census counts over 19,500 mother tongues, but the headline numbers hide a complex story. This guide explains how the census classifies…
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Kumbh Mela Explained: How India Runs the World’s Largest Human Gathering
The Kumbh Mela draws crores of pilgrims to a temporary city built from scratch. This explainer covers the logistics, the akharas, and…
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Durga Puja’s Pandal Economy: How Kolkata’s Festival Fuels a City
Kolkata's Durga Puja is not just a festival but a multi-thousand-crore economy. This article explores the pandals, the artisans, and how five…