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Lost in translation: How idioms trip up Indian speech and politicsA West Bengal MP's clumsy translation of an English idiom into Bangla sparked controversy, highlighting a broader decline in idiomatic prof...- "Idiots don't understand Idioms": Mahua Moitra's jibe at BJP after her remarks on Amit ShahTMC MP Mahua Moitra has strongly defended her remarks against Amit Shah, claiming they were misinterpreted idioms and not a call for violen...
- NYT Connections Hints, Aug 1: Here’s what tripped up players on Friday | Puzzle #782 answers revealedSince its debut, NYT Connections has grown into more than just a game, it’s become part of many users' daily digital routines. The game’s s...
- NYT Connections Hints July 17: Clues and answers to crack today’s puzzle #767NYT Connections has carved out a place in the daily routines of puzzle lovers, similarly to Wordle. Its appeal lies in its combination of v...
- Wordle #1443 for June 1: Here are hints and answer to solve the Sunday challenge with easeDespite having crossed the milestone of over 1,400 puzzles, Wordle remains immensely popular. Originally conceived as a quiet pastime durin...
- Mind your (English) language!Amidst debates over Hindi's imposition, English in India faces a curious situation. Recent political squabbles highlight contrasting views ...
- NYT Connections #640: Hints and answers for March 12 — Breakdown of today’s challengeFor those who revel in language and logic puzzles, NYT Connections #640 offers yet another engaging test of associative thinking.
- 'The Diaries of Franz Kafka': Invaluable addition to oeuvre of 'The Metamorphosis' authorKafka did not intend for these diaries to be published; he ordered Max Brod to burn them unread.
- Hotel Rwanda Rawalpindi: An 'expat' solution for Pakistan's economic crisisWhen Pakistan is reeling with a debt crisis, the country’s three – no, four – brightest minds come up with an ‘expat’ solution.
- Why Modi chose Hindi medium to pitch India to the world at DavosThe fact that an Indian PM was speaking at Davos after nearly 21 years during which India's global stature rose made Narendra Modi's speech...
- Don’t put idiomatic English in the doghouseIndians are in happy position of being in both camps, with many using English with greater dexterity, and others using non-idiomatic Englis...
- Narayana Murthy funding translation of Indian classics by Harvard University Press“I would love for future generations to read and appreciate Kalidasa’s Shakuntalam as much as they may appreciate Hamlet,” said Rohan Murty.
- Britain exporting locally-grown tea to ChinaIt is all the more intriguing because the producers of this English tea are descendants of Earl Grey, after whom an orange-flavoured blend ...
- Politicians still unaware of the perils of losses in translationIf political classes continue to be beleaguered by those differently-abled, there will be many more instances of barbs missing their mark o...
- Idiomatic idylls: English is in crisisTharoor's controversy only served to highlight the wider malaise that now affects India: unfamiliarity with English idioms.
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