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On 34th Manipuri Language Day, A Renewed Call For Classical Status
The 34th Manipuri Language Day Celebration in commemoration of the inclusion of the Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution was held on Wednesday.
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What Are Classical Languages And What Is Their Significance
The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to five additional Indian languages: Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit and Assamese.
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Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit And Assamese Get Classical Language Status
In a major decision, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved giving the status of "classical language" to five more languages - Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit and Assamese.
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Opinion: For My Mother Language - It's Time Bengali Got Classical Status
Bengali, whose origin can be traced back to the 6th century, is the second most spoken language in India. Not only is it a source of pride for millions today, but it also occupies an important place in India's 18th-century Renaissance movement.
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India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages: S Jaishankar
In a significant move to deepen cultural ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that the Government of India has decided to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy.
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PM Releases Tok Pisin Translation Of Book 'Thirukkural' In Papua New Guinea
PM Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on Monday released the Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.
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Sanskrit A Dying Language? This Village That Only Speaks It Shows Otherwise
A village in Assam is known as 'Sanskrit Village' as all the people here have been speaking this ancient and classical language since 2015.
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Demands "Classical Language" Status For Bengali
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday urged the government to give Bengali language the status of a "classical language" in the country.
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The Lion King Box Office Collection Day 9: Disney Film 'Witnesses Excellent Growth,' Collects 98 Crore
The live-action movie of Disney opened across 2,140 screens in India
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Will Smith Found Filling Robin Williams' Shoes As Aladdin's Genie 'Stressful'
Will Smith: "I wanted to create something that was both nostalgic but also had a little bit new school sometimes"
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Classical Library Aims Rediscovery of Heritage
Very few of us will contest that India's classical, literary heritage is vast and precious. But very few of us have really accessed this heritage. Language is a big issue that comes in the way of both modern day Indians and people around the world dipping into the ocean of India's classical literature.
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Jayalalithaa Opposes Sanskrit Week Celebrations in Schools, Writes Letter to PM
Taking strong exception to Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Sanskrit Week celebrations in schools under its ambit next month, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said it would be appropriate to have organised a 'Classical Language Week' in each state based on its linguistic heritage.
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Malayalam to be granted status of classical language
Malayalam will soon be granted the status of a classical language. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today approved classifying Malayalam as a 'Classical Language', Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters in New Delhi.
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Kerala scholars resent move to deny 'classical' status to Malayalam
Academic and literary circles in Kerala have resented the Kendra Sahitya Akademi language panel's reported stand against according classical status to Malayalam on the ground that it is a 'younger' language compared to Tamil and other southern languages.
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On 34th Manipuri Language Day, A Renewed Call For Classical Status
The 34th Manipuri Language Day Celebration in commemoration of the inclusion of the Manipuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution was held on Wednesday.
-
What Are Classical Languages And What Is Their Significance
The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to five additional Indian languages: Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit and Assamese.
-
Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit And Assamese Get Classical Language Status
In a major decision, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved giving the status of "classical language" to five more languages - Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit and Assamese.
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Opinion: For My Mother Language - It's Time Bengali Got Classical Status
Bengali, whose origin can be traced back to the 6th century, is the second most spoken language in India. Not only is it a source of pride for millions today, but it also occupies an important place in India's 18th-century Renaissance movement.
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India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages: S Jaishankar
In a significant move to deepen cultural ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that the Government of India has decided to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the nine classical languages in India under the New Education Policy.
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PM Releases Tok Pisin Translation Of Book 'Thirukkural' In Papua New Guinea
PM Modi along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape on Monday released the Tamil classic 'Thirukkural' in the Tok Pisin language to bring the Indian thought and culture closer to the people of this southwestern Pacific nation.
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Sanskrit A Dying Language? This Village That Only Speaks It Shows Otherwise
A village in Assam is known as 'Sanskrit Village' as all the people here have been speaking this ancient and classical language since 2015.
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Demands "Classical Language" Status For Bengali
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday urged the government to give Bengali language the status of a "classical language" in the country.
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The Lion King Box Office Collection Day 9: Disney Film 'Witnesses Excellent Growth,' Collects 98 Crore
The live-action movie of Disney opened across 2,140 screens in India
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Will Smith Found Filling Robin Williams' Shoes As Aladdin's Genie 'Stressful'
Will Smith: "I wanted to create something that was both nostalgic but also had a little bit new school sometimes"
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Classical Library Aims Rediscovery of Heritage
Very few of us will contest that India's classical, literary heritage is vast and precious. But very few of us have really accessed this heritage. Language is a big issue that comes in the way of both modern day Indians and people around the world dipping into the ocean of India's classical literature.
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Jayalalithaa Opposes Sanskrit Week Celebrations in Schools, Writes Letter to PM
Taking strong exception to Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) Sanskrit Week celebrations in schools under its ambit next month, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today said it would be appropriate to have organised a 'Classical Language Week' in each state based on its linguistic heritage.
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Malayalam to be granted status of classical language
Malayalam will soon be granted the status of a classical language. The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, today approved classifying Malayalam as a 'Classical Language', Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters in New Delhi.
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Kerala scholars resent move to deny 'classical' status to Malayalam
Academic and literary circles in Kerala have resented the Kendra Sahitya Akademi language panel's reported stand against according classical status to Malayalam on the ground that it is a 'younger' language compared to Tamil and other southern languages.
