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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.

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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…

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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.

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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”

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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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…

The Economic Times

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.

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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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CBSE three-language rule: Third language now mandatory for classes 9–10, but no board exam for R3. Check all key announcements

CBSE three-language rule: Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Classes 9 and 10, with at least two being native Indian languages. While compulsory, the third language will not have a Board exam, focusing on learning over performance. This aligns with NEP 2020's multilingual education goals.

The Conversation

In Sudan, a migrant community reveals a resistance to malaria: the genetic study helping shape medicine

Sudan lies at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. It has played a key role in human demographic movements, reflected in the diversity of its cultures and languages. Although much of the country is arid, the Nile River has long acted as a corridor for trade, facilitating human…

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If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language?

From live speech translation in video calls to auto-dubbing on TikTok, the technology to dissolve language barriers has arrived. Real-time translation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday life.

The Guardian - UK

What happens when we lose a language?

A staggering 44% of human languages are endangered – with culture, tradition and whole ways of understanding the world at stake

Fortune

Indosat CEO Vikram Sinha is building an AI for Indonesia's local languages. Can he make a business case for sovereignty?

Vikram Sinha wants Sahabat AI to be a platform for Indonesia's startups—even if he admits his team can't quite think of a "business case" right now.

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Propaganda machine to public good: a brief history of 50 years of TV in South Africa

How does a medium once branded “the devil’s own box” become the fireplace around which a nation tries to rekindle its broken identity?

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