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English in India
India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape: Beyond Hindi
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Even as Hindi grows in India, other languages thrive.
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Why English is Not Enough to Understand India
December 08, 2017
Why English is Not Enough to Understand India
Precise text, low context: English-Hindi translations are usually fine, but sometimes the nuance is dropped.
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Why English is Not Enough to Understand India
How Hindi Came to Dominate India
May 06, 2017
How Hindi Came to Dominate India
A look back at how Hindi came to supersede both English and India's many regional languages.
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How Hindi Came to Dominate India
Language and Basic Rights in India: Beyond English
July 16, 2014
Language and Basic Rights in India: Beyond English
Why India cannot become truly integrated or democratic until it uses its native languages more.
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Language and Basic Rights in India: Beyond English
Why India Must Move Beyond English
July 11, 2014
Why India Must Move Beyond English
India’s obsession with English holds back both its economic development and the quality of its education.
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Why India Must Move Beyond English
Why India’s Focus Should Be on English and Not Hindi
June 27, 2014
Why India’s Focus Should Be on English and Not Hindi
If India is to promote a universal language, it should consider the example of its neighbor.
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Why India’s Focus Should Be on English and Not Hindi
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Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
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