The decision to include Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi in the list of officially accepted state languages in Jammu and Kashmir does not promote inclusivity, as … In J&K, Language Has Always Been a Political Tool for Polarising PeopleRead more
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Was Hindi Really Created by India’s British Colonial Rulers?
https://cdn.thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/13120658/de-Tours-Characters.jpg Hindustani characters of the Grammatica Linguæ Indianæ Vulgaris (1703) of Francois-Marie de Tours. As a person who studies early modern vernaculars, I often hear … Was Hindi Really Created by India’s British Colonial Rulers?Read more
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Hindi was devised by a Scottish linguist of The East India Company
If the Anglophone Indians are derided as ‘Macaulay’s children’, then the Hindi speaking Indians can also be called ‘Gilchrist’s children’. My late maternal grandmother – … Hindi was devised by a Scottish linguist of The East India CompanyRead more
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How Scientific American Helps Shape the English Language
Scientific American magazine is widely recognized for its contributions to science and scientific publication. This reputation stems from the unique scope and longevity of the … How Scientific American Helps Shape the English LanguageRead more
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Words Matter. And Political Propaganda Is Destroying Them
Words have meaning. Or at least they should. In the past 18 months, we’ve seen some words suddenly gain prominence, their definitions recast (e.g., fake … Words Matter. And Political Propaganda Is Destroying ThemRead more
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Why your brain doesn’t register the words ‘climate change’
Which phrase does a better job of grabbing people’s attention: “global warming” or “climate change”? According to recent neuroscience research, the answer is neither. If … Why your brain doesn’t register the words ‘climate change’Read more
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Urdu is language of love, Hindi language of friendship, English for marketing
Varun Grover Hota Hai Shab-o-Roz Tamasha Mire Aage | Jashn-e-Rekhta 4th Edition 2017
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Words That Don’t Work
Progressives had some fun last week with Frank Luntz, who told the Republican Governors’ Association that he was scared to death of the Occupy movement … Words That Don’t WorkRead more
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Trump is using Twitter to manipulate the country. Here’s how to stop falling for it
President Donald Trump’s use of social media has radically transformed presidential communications. His short bursts of text move markets, disrupt diplomacy and inflame political anxiety … Trump is using Twitter to manipulate the country. Here’s how to stop falling for itRead more
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One Simple Way to Instantly Power Up Your Communications
There’s one simple step you can take to instantly make your communications more powerful. By eliminating just one word from your writing you can automatically … One Simple Way to Instantly Power Up Your CommunicationsRead more