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Let's push GPNs back in their grammariesIt's time to rally against the self-proclaimed Grammar and Pronunciation Police! These language enthusiasts, while well-meaning, often nitp...02 Nov, 2025, 11.01 PM IST- What good is bad language?The use of swear words is now common. The 'F' word has lost its shock value. Political correctness has made other words offensive. YouTube ...20 Sep, 2025, 12.12 AM IST
- Boomers were 'groovy', Gen Z is 'fire', Gen Alpha is 'rizzy': How new slang words take root and go viralTony Thorne, a British linguist, explains how slang evolves and proliferates rapidly online through platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He...05 Apr, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
- India’s AI Renaissance: Bridging Tradition and Innovation with LLMs08 Feb, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
- Jesus Christ: Was that really his name? Study reveals new findingsJesus Christ's real name was probably Yeshu Nazareen, following ancient Aramaic language. Aramaic was common in the Galilee region where Je...22 Jan, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
- Marathi, Bengali, and other languages receive 'classical' status: What it means and the benefits explainedThe Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, aiming to preserve these language...04 Oct, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
- What overcooked gibberish is this 'chef's kiss'?!The Cambridge Dictionary's inclusion of 'chef's kiss' in its 2024 entries has sparked debate. Critics argue that such terms, originating fr...28 Sep, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
- After elephants, monkeys show ability to 'name' each other, reveals new studyResearchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered that marmoset monkeys use specific vocal calls named 'phee-calls' to identif...31 Aug, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
- The power of multilingualism in a globalized economyLanguage education is crucial for preparing a versatile workforce. Proficiency in English and multilingual competence are valuable skills i...13 Mar, 2024, 10.59 PM IST
- Study reveals words learned early & those provoking emotion stand the test of timeThe research reveals that words learned early in life and those with emotional resonance, described as "arousing" and evocative, are more l...08 Jan, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
- The Decrypt Project: AI-powered code breakers unlock historical secrets through translation toolThe true significance of these tools lies in their ability to unveil manuscripts that have lain dormant for centuries, akin to the allure o...23 Jun, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
- Google Doodle marks Urdu writer Abdul Qavi Desnavi's 87th birth anniversaryDesnavi exerted powerful influence on the evolution of Urdu literature and academic thought in India.01 Nov, 2017, 12.55 PM IST
- Future of internet to depend on bringing more regional language users onlineThe future of the internet will depend on bringing more regional language users online, but setting standards for using languages online is...17 Jun, 2016, 07.37 AM IST
- 'Emergence of regional parties has deepened India's democracy'The regionalisation of India's political landscape has decentralised power and has deepened the country's democracy, says London School of ...02 Feb, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
- Now, dictionary to help parents understand online chat lingoDece? Butters? Jank? Parents, if you have no clue about these words your kids frequently use online, a new dictionary may come to your resc...11 Sep, 2013, 05.18 PM IST
- Hardwired to believe in God?Our desire for beauty, what's called Sundaram, is as firmly rooted in biology as language is in Darwinian evolution. Both are a side effect...17 Feb, 2011, 04.11 AM IST
- China can outdo India in IT-BPO within 3-5 yearsChina could overtake India as the preferred BPO destination in the next 3-5 years on the back of an educated workforce coupled with govt em...21 Aug, 2007, 04.56 PM IST
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