A social media user sparked controversy by claiming learning Indian languages like Kannada and Tamil is pointless, ...

The post ignited heated debate, with users condemning the elitist stance and insensitive dismissal of regional identity.

The debate also rekindled ongoing tensions between Hindi and southern languages. One reply stated, “We’re happy to speak in English. Just don’t expect us to learn Hindi,” shifting the focus to broader ...

High-profile brawls have erupted recently over Mr Modi’s push for the nationwide adoption of Hindi. Read more at straitstimes ...

Social media was flooded with reactions, ranging from language scholars highlighting the global importance of Tamil and ...

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