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Thousands sign petition in bid to save languages degrees at Scottish university

THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition in a bid to save modern languages degrees at a Scottish university.

The National (Scotland)

'Cultural vandalism': Inside the plan to cut Gaelic at the University of Aberdeen

THE University of Aberdeen is planning major cutbacks to its modern languages department, risking its potential closure and the end of honours…

The National (Scotland)

Reversing language decline ‘crucial’ for an independent Scotland in EU

REVERSING the rapid decline of Scots learning modern languages is “crucial” if Scotland wishes to become an independent nation within the EU,…

The National (Scotland)

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Oxford University Unveils Its 2023 Word Of The Year, With Term Popular Among Gen Z As The Winner

Do you have "rizz"? It's become Oxford's 2023 word of the year.

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India turns to AI to capture its 121 languages

ChatGPT is trained primarily on English. Google’s Bard is limited to English. Governments and startups are trying to bridge this gap.

The Hindu

‘Sparsh Bharati’ - a new guide for visually impaired persons

Prof. Chakravarthy dev. Bharati script for visually challenged, tested in Delhi schools. Feedback positive; script named Sparsh Bharati. Combines phonetics, lines, dots for 65K combinations. 3D printed plastic boards most effective. Students suggest smaller script, sighted to help blind in class. Prof. lacks manpower to promote script.

The Hindu

Should you use Notepad or Notepad++ on Windows 11?

In this guide, I'll dive into the differences between Notepad and Notepad++ to help you decide which note-taking app is the right one for you on Windows 11.

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Scottish university faces backlash over proposed changes to languages degrees

MEMBERS of the Aberdeen University Scottish Nationalist Association (AUSNA) have written to the Scottish Education Secretary as the institution…

The National (Scotland)

‘We should be proud’ of Scotland's languages as new bill launched

THE Education Secretary said it was important to “be proud” of Scotland’s national languages, as the Scottish Languages Bill was introduced…

The National (Scotland)

Ghana's shea industry is not taking care of the women behind its growth

Ghana’s shea industry has a rich history. Shea – nkuto, karite, galam in some west African languages – is deeply embedded in the culture and tradition of the country’s northern regions. It is often considered a woman’s crop – women pick the fruit and extract its “butter” – and has…

The Conversation

I can travel anywhere thanks to this iOS 17.2 Action Button update

With just your Action Button, you can translate languages in just a few seconds.

iMore

Dragon's Dogma 2 has a fascinating take on fantasy languages in RPGs, and I did not expect the Metal Gear Solid 5 vibes

Only this time, we won't have to kidnap people to translate for us

GamesRadar

Gaddar’s last movie, ‘Ukku Satyagraham’, to hit screen in five languages in mid-December

Gaddar's last movie, "Ukku Satyagraham", to be released in 5 languages inc. Russian. Director/writer/producer P. Satyareddy says Gaddar wrote 4 songs, dubbed & acted in 2, sang 1. Lyricists Suddala Ashok & Gorati Venkanna also contributed. Movie documents movement against proposed privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.

The Hindu

Telugu version of names of places in Chennai

V. Sriram has come to disbelieve folklore accounts of Chennai/Madras and localities within the metropolis. He has been asked why he ignores Telugu versions of the city's history. He admits he cannot read, write, or speak Telugu, but agrees there is a treasure trove of history in Indian languages. He…

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BJP says Karnataka government advertisements in Telangana media ‘violative of rules’

BJP accuses Congress of violating Representation of the People Act & Model Code of Conduct by publishing ads in Telangana media ahead of Assembly election. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar urge EC to take action. Sudhanshu Trivedi and Om Pathak ask Congress if ads were…

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Bengaluru hosted sixth edition of IKFF

The sixth edition of the International Kids Film Festival (IKFF) has been taking place in Bengaluru since November 14 and has attracted thousands of students from all over the country. This event has been organised in association with the Army Wives Welfare Association and a total of 75 award-winning films from 20 countries and…

The Hindu

How does our brain learn to read?

Humans can speak multiple languages, read and write them, and comprehend them with the help of the VWFA in the brain. Early training and good nutrition can help children excel in reading and other areas of life. Dyslexia and aphasia are language disorders that can affect reading and comprehension. Those…

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David Turner obituary

Other lives: Pioneering computer scientist who designed and implemented three programming languages

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PIL in Madras High Court insists on conducting UPSC civil services examinations in all 22 eighth schedule languages

A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the Centre and the UPSC to conduct the civil services examinations in all 22 regional languages listed under the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh government explores collaboration with EFLU to teach foreign languages in schools

AP govt exploring teaching foreign languages in schools; EFLU to develop content; training to be imparted at skill development centres; modalities to be worked out.

The Conversation

Waking a sleeping language – our plan to revive the speaking of ta rē Moriori

When is a language extinct and when is it merely dormant? There are certainly languages that have passed over that line, and many remain threatened today. But what of those in the twilight zone – can we revive them, and what would that look like?

LiveScience

Indigenous Mexicans migrated to California 5,200 years ago, likely bringing their languages with them, ancient DNA reveals

The research challenges the idea that languages from prehistoric Mexico spread along with maize farming in California.

Windows Central

Windows 11's best Start menu alternative gets support for nine languages alongside quality-of-life improvements and fixes

Stardock recently shipped an update to Start11 with support for extra languages alongside many fixes and improvements.

The Independent UK

Archaeologists discover previously unknown ancient language

Discovery helps reveal how a long-lost empire used multiculturalism to achieve political stability

The Conversation

'Your United States was normal': has translation tech really made language learning redundant?

Every day, millions of people start the day by posting a greeting on social media. None of them expect to be arrested for their friendly morning ritual.

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