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As International Language Week draws to a close, and Samoan Language Week begins, John Middleton explains the urgent need to document the endangered Pacific tongues

Sripati Tudu’s translation of document into Santali marks a milestone in preservation of Indigenous Indian languages.

Nearly 34 lakh students of 1.18 lakh schools in 720 districts participated

One key element of the war between Russia and Ukraine is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that the two countries share not just history, but also a common language. Both are attempts to diminish Ukrainian claims of an independent identity from Russia. In our research on language conflict, we have…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the BJP sees a reflection of the Indian culture in every Indian language

The actor is starring in a new drama filmed in both languages

Twenty-five years ago, the first book in the Harry Potter series was published in 1997. Since then, over 500 million copies of the Harry Potter series have been sold worldwide and the books have also been translated into 80 languages. And now as a part of its silver anniversary celebrations,…

"He had one of these body languages where people thought he was lazy, but his touch and technique was fantastic."

In collaboration with the Ukrainian embassy, Museum Siam launched a new audio guide service in the Ukrainian language for the "Decoding Thainess" exhibition. The service will help Ukrainian visitors have easier access to learning the history, culture and Thai ways of life in 14 exhibition rooms at Museum Siam. It…

With primary elections well underway across the country, voting rights and immigrant advocates are raising the alarm about a lack of language assistance for voters who aren’t fluent in English.

‘It is keen on promoting all regional languages as can be seen in the thrust it has given to mother tongues in the National Education Policy’