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'We Prefer Diplomacy But Speak Other Languages Too': Araghchi Says After Iran Downs US Apache

Iranian Foreign Minister warns US forces after an Apache helicopter is downed near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and challenging the fragile ceasefire in the region.

International Business Times UK

The pope and the artificial intelligence profiteers

The Tower of Babel is the biblical story of how humanity, united by a single language and a single ambition, attempts to build a tower to heaven. The project ends in collapse, with God punishing the builders for their hubris by fragmenting humanity into different languages and cultures. The parable,…

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Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also…

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Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI venture

Articul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems like Sanskrit. The venture aims to build "heritage models" trained on ancient Indian languages and cultural data, with potential applications in various fields and global preservation efforts.

The Economic Times

‘Access to education across different cultures and languages needs to be improved’: IEEE award winner’s best work came from identifying issues, and fixing them

Karen Panetta’s uses technology to solve the world’s most pressing problems – more citizens need access to STEM education and AI training.

TechRadar

'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schools

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory for Class 9 and 10 students from July 1, 2026. Ramesh stated the decision is arbitrary and unplanned. He highlighted it contradicts previous CBSE decisions. The move aims to teach…

The Economic Times

India-China ties built on centuries of dialogue and learning, says Doraiswami

Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami visited Beijing Foreign Studies University. He spoke about the long history of language and idea exchanges between India and China. These interactions have enriched both civilizations for over two millennia. Doraiswami emphasized the importance of understanding each other's contemporary realities through academic and people-to-people engagement. The…

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Quote of the Day by Rumi: ‘Love will find its way through all languages on…’ 13th Persian poet’s timeless wisdom on emotions and human connection

Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, and mystic, continues to inspire millions. His writings explore love, spirituality, and compassion. Rumi believed love is a universal language that unites people beyond differences. His message of empathy and shared humanity remains relevant today. Genuine affection and understanding build strong bonds. His wisdom…

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World Environment Day: Why we need local Indian languages to navigate climate change

Ask the next five people you meet if they can say ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ in their mother tongue.

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Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rollout

The minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support citizens in multiple languages. These advancements aim to streamline applications, improve Hajj pilgrim support, and boost employment for minority youth.

The Economic Times

FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 opening performers after 18-track official album drop: Artists lineup & full tracklist here

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers: FIFA has released the official 18-track album for the 2026 World Cup, featuring global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, LISA, Anitta, and more. The project includes cross-genre collaborations spanning continents and languages, with six tracks already out and the…

The Economic Times

Chad is making Arabic equal to French in schools: the politics behind the move

In most multilingual African countries, language policy is a highly charged and controversial issue. It touches on regional identity, religion and political power – as is evident in Chad, in central Africa.

The Conversation

A third language can’t fix schools that can’t deliver the first

Last month, the CBSE issued a circular mandating that Class 9 students study three languages from July 1 – at least two of them Indian, with English demoted to a “foreign language”

Newslaundry

JFrog Highlights AI-Driven Cloud Growth as Coding Agents Boost Usage

JFrog (NASDAQ:FROG) is seeing continued demand from enterprise artificial intelligence activity, with cloud usage benefiting from experimentation around coding agents and model development, Jeff Schreiner, the company’s head of investor relations, said during a conference discussion with analyst And

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AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?

As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts argue it lacks cultural understanding and nuance, highlighting the continued importance of human language learning for deeper comprehension and critical analysis of AI-generated content.

Radio France Internationale

'Francophonie of the people': Juliana Lumumba's vision for the French-speaking world

As the daughter of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, Juliana Lumumba carries one of Africa’s most powerful political names. Now, the former culture minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo wants to use that legacy to reshape the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the world’s main French-speaking body.

The Economic Times

'3 years of German, now Sanskrit?' CBSE language rule sparks chaos in schools, parents say dreams are being redrawn overnight

A new Central Board of Secondary Education language policy will require students entering Class IX from the 2026–27 academic year to study three languages, including two Indian languages. The move has sparked concern among students who have spent years learning foreign languages such as German and French.

The Economic Times

Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next week

The Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for Class 9 students from July 1. At least two of these languages must be native Indian languages. Students, teachers, and parents are behind the plea. They believe the…

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‘It’s broken English’: MP’s attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament sparks language row

Parliamentary rule that only English is allowed has reignited debate about language, legitimacy and postcolonial identity

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NCCN Affirms Commitment to Cancer-Related Distress Resources Worldwide During Mental Health Awareness Month

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—announces that the latest version of the NCCN Distress Thermometer and Problem List, a rapid validated screening tool (0-10 scale) is available in more than 70 languages to identify and address patient…

The Economic Times

Salesforce India employees expand to 17,000

Salesforce has grown its India workforce to over 17,000 employees. The company's revenue has surged by more than 47 percent, reaching USD 1.5 billion. Salesforce has also introduced Agentforce voice in Hindi to enhance customer experiences. Efforts are underway to support other Indian languages. Tata Realty is a new client…

The Conversation

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic, the company behind the generative AI tool Claude, claimed in March 2026 that it used an AI interviewer to conduct “the largest and most multilingual qualitative study” ever done. The AI tool collected responses from nearly 81,000 people about their visions for AI, spanning 70 languages and 159 countries.…

The Economic Times

CBSE's three-language policy sparks concerns over timing, logistics

New CBSE guidelines for Class 9 language learning have caused concern. Educationists and parents question the timing of the three-language policy. Schools began the academic session already, and now students face changes. This sudden shift impacts language choices and creates stress for students and parents. Schools also face practical challenges…

Radio France Internationale

French regional accents rarely heard thanks to ‘deeply rooted' stereotypes

France’s dozens of regional languages may no longer be spoken by many, but they live on in regional accents, colouring vowel sounds and shaping intonation. More than half the country speaks French with an accent, yet they remain a disadvantage in the upper echelons of power and professional life.

The Economic Times

CBSE launches helpline, email support to assist students with post-result queries

CBSE has launched helplines and email support for student queries. The Class XII results are out with an 85.20% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys. A new policy makes three languages compulsory for Class IX from July 1, 2026. Two of these must be native Indian languages. No board exam will…

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