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French saying of the day: 'It's not like you have to drink the sea' — Original version, meaning, origin, and how to use itA popular French saying, 'Ce n’est pas la mer à boire', offers a vivid way to describe tasks that are not difficult. Literally meaning 'it ...- Thai Proverb of the day: "It’s hard to get the cane out of the elephant’s mouth". Timeless lessons on greed, letting go and attachmentThai Proverb of the day: The Thai proverb 'Oi khao pak chang' showcases how difficult it is to change situations once someone has benefited...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Even a hero finds it hard to pass the barrier of a...' Life lessons on beauty, human nature, romance, communication, and why one should not lose focus around alluring peopleChinese proverb of the day highlights the ancient Chinese saying, “Even a hero finds it hard to pass the barrier of a beautiful woman.” The...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'Cherish a broom as if it was...' Life lessons on humility, self-care, love, achievements, and why one should value one's possessions irrespective of their conditionChinese proverb of the day highlights the ancient saying “Cherish a broom as if it was gold.” The proverb teaches people to value possessio...
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'The fox exploits the tiger's...' Life lessons on power, deception, leverage, intelligence, workplace politics and why proximity to a boss or leader to intimidate others may not work all the timeChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom “The fox exploits the tiger’s ferocity.” The proverb teaches lessons about bor...
- Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata's apprentice who did 'khela' on his mentorSuvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. His journey from Mamata Banerjee's trusted aide to her political riv...
- Google Translate 20th Anniversary: Sundar Pichai says AI is helping people speak, learn and connect betterGoogle Translate has completed 20 years and launched a new AI pronunciation feature. This tool helps users speak better with instant feedba...
- Google Translate now understands slang, sayings and can talk through your headphonesThe update is already being rolled out in the US and India, covering translations between English and nearly 20 languages, including Spanis...
- Russia witnesses growing interest in Hindi, govt increases number of institutions teaching languageThree decades after the Soviet Union's collapse, Russia is experiencing a surge in students eager to learn Hindi, prompting the government ...
- 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...
- Welcome to a World Where No One Needs to Learn a New LanguageMachine translation powered by AI is no longer a nicety; it's fast becoming the pillar of international communication. A few months ago, a ...
- Between pedestrian and pedanticThe author reflects on the evolving use of English in India, noting a shift towards literal interpretations and admiration for complex voca...
- ‘I can get this in India for 100 rupees’: Dutch man's desi English lessons from wife has internet amusedA Dutch man, Sacha Arbonel, learned Indian English phrases from his wife. His tweet sharing these phrases went viral. People online shared ...
- Early investors to gain big as FirstCry and Ola Electric go publicInvestors in FirstCry, Ola Electric, and Unicommerce experienced substantial gains when these startups went public. Early stakeholders, inc...
- Tamil, Bangla, Marathi Dogri in focus at IHC languages festIHC Indian Language Festival 'Samanvay' will begin with a unique dialogue of the country's languages with a focus on Tamil, Bangla, Marathi...
- Single penny could buy over 3 hours of thought!A penny could in theory purchase 3 hours, 7 minutes & 30 seconds of thought based on basic calculations.
- Now, Gujarati encyclopaedia, lexicon on your mobile phoneThe group developing the application has already put online the Bhagawat Gomandal and the Gujarati Lexicon.
- Idiomatic idylls: English is in crisisTharoor's controversy only served to highlight the wider malaise that now affects India: unfamiliarity with English idioms.
- The Raj franchiseeRaj Thackeray is the latest Raj to achieve some degree of notoriety.
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