Languages of The Sub-Continenet and the Process of Indian Nation Building

IIM Bangalore Students Oppose Move To Introduce Graduation Certificates In Hindi

February 2, 2018

As per the media reports the students of Indian Institute for Management (IIM) Bangalore are baffled that despite being a Kannada speaking state,

State Govt Duty Bound To Save Mother Tongue, Says Dr Rao

November 21, 2017

State governments will have to make consistent efforts to save the mother tongue of their people as they are badly suffering at the hands of both domestic

Natives Demand Punjabi To Be Implemented As Administrative Language In Chandigarh

November 2, 2017

Chandigarh Punjabi Speaking Manch had here on Wednesday organised a protest against Chandigarh Administration and Central Home Ministry and

Around 400 Languages Of Indian Sub-Continent May Die Out In 50 Years, Says Linguistic Survey

August 4, 2017

According to the latest survey conducted by People's Linguistic Survey of India (PSLI) more than half of the languages spoken by habitats of the Indian sub-continent may die

SGPC Chief Asks Punjab Governor To Implement Punjabi As First Language In Chandigarh

July 10, 2017

As per the media reports Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar chief Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has shot off a letter to Punjab Governor cum

Amid Of Raging Language Debate ‘Hindi’ Sign Boards ‘Covered Up’ On Bengaluru Metro Sign Boards

July 4, 2017

Termed as a backlash against imposition of Hindi hegemony over non hindi speakers of the Indian sub-continent the hindi sign boards at Bengaluru metro

Regional Films To Carry Hindi Subtitles, M.K Stalin Lead DMK Slams The Move

May 1, 2017

New Delhi: As per the media reports available in order to reinforce its efforts to impose hindi on the non-hindi habitats of the Sub-continent the pro hindutva central government here on Sunday on he bases of parliamentary panel recommendation has asked the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) either to dub them or add Hindi subtitles. Furthermore, […]

Pro Hindutva Forces at Centre Trying to turn the Sub-Continent into Hindia

April 24, 2017

Leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu state assembly and working president of DMK party M.K Stalin while strongly criticising the BJP led Central government stated that it was trying to relegate people who don’t speak Hindi to second-class citizens, and of pushing the sub continent into becoming “Hindia”.

Central Government Decides To Impose Hindi As Mandatory Subject Up to Class X

April 19, 2017

With the backing from the President of India Pranab Mukharjee, the Narendar Modi lead hindutva government at the center has amplified its efforts to enforce its tri-lingual policy by imposing Hindi language onto all students of Kendriya Vidyalaya

Linguistic Question in Bengal: The Part and The Present – Highlight of Dr. Garga Chatterjee’s speech

August 10, 2016

Samvad, a discussion forum, held a seminar on topic: “LANGUAGES OF THE SUB-CONTINENT AND THE PROCESS OF INDIAN NATION BUILDING” at Punjabi Bhawan.

Languages of the Sub-Continent & Process of Indian Nation Building: KEY NOTE by Bhai Mandhir Singh

July 29, 2016

Bhai Mandhir Singh presented the Key Note Address during this seminar. This is full video recording of speech of Bhai Mandhir Singh.

The Linguistic Question In Bengal – The Past And The Present: by Dr. Garga Chatterjee

July 29, 2016

Dr. Garga Chatterjee (Assistant Professor, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata), presented his paper on The Linguistic Question In Bengal : The Past And The Present.

Kosali Language And Its Relations With State & Central Politics: by Saket Sahu

July 29, 2016

Mr. Saket Sahu, Editor of Beni (a Kosali langauge magazine), presented his paper on the topic: “Kosali Language And Its Relations With State & Central Politics” during this seminar.

Emergence Of Hindi And Its Impact On Other Languages Of The Sub-Continent: Dr. Sikandar Singh

July 29, 2016

Dr. Sikander Singh (Assistant Professor, Department Of Punjabi, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib) presented his paper on topic: “Emergence Of Hindi And Its Impact On Other Languages Of The Sub-Continent” during this seminar.

Dr. Surjeet Patar on Languages Of The Sub-Continent And The Process Of Indian Nation Building

July 29, 2016

Eminent Punjabi Poet Dr. Surjeet Patar chaired the first session of the seminar. This is video recording of speech of Dr. Surjeet Patar.

Marathi Consciousness-Maharashtrian Identity And The Challenges Of The Coexistence Of Linguistic And Multilingual Nationalism: Dr. Deepak Pawar

July 29, 2016

Dr. Deepak Pawar (Faculty At The Department Of Civics And Politics, University Of Mumbai) presented his paper on “Marathi Consciousness-Maharashtrian Identity And The Challenges Of The Coexistence Of Linguistic And Multilingual Nationalism” during this semianr.

Language As A Human Capital For Building A Multinational And Inclusive Federal India: Senthil Nathan

July 29, 2016

Mr. Senthil Nathan (Chennai, Tamil Nadu), Federal Coordinator, Campaign For Language Equality And Rights (CLEAR) presented his paper on “Language As A Human Capital For Building A Multinational And Inclusive Federal India”.

Philosophy Of Language and the Language of Punjabi Criticism: Prof. Kamaljeet Singh

July 29, 2016

Dr. Kanwaljeet Singh (Sri Guru Anged Dev College, Khadur Sahib, Tarntarn) presented his paper on topic: “Philosophy Of Language and the Language of Punjabi Criticism”.

Hindi And Punjabi: Sociolinguistic Relations – Speech of Dr. Sewak Singh

July 29, 2016

Dr. Sewak Singh, Eternal University (Baru Sahib), presented his paper on topic: “Hindi And Punjabi: Sociolinguistic Relations”. This is video recording of speech of Dr. Sewak Singh.

Prof. Joga Singh on Languages Of The Sub-Continent And The Process Of Indian Nation Building

July 29, 2016

Dr. Joga Singh, (Professor, Department of Linguistics and Punjabi Lexicography, Punjabi University, Patiala) chaired the second session of this seminar. This is video recording of speech of Professor Joga Singh.