Hindi the bigger danger for Indian languages

Many do not know that Hindi is not India’s only national language, perhaps due to the constant propaganda of the Union government (“Readers’ comments: India’s flawed language policy sidelines indigenous and local tongues”). Which state in North India follows the three-language policy? None. The development of Hindi-speaking states is, in all respects, far below that…

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Smita Patil wanted to go as a ‘suhagan’ when she died, Amitabh Bachchan and others were present at her funeral: ‘I cried and did her make-up’ | Hindi Movie News

Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive content and may be distressing for some readers. Smita Patil is remembered as one of the finest actresses that Hindi cinema ever saw, with films like ‘Mandi’, ‘Arth’, ‘Ardh Satya’ among many others. Fans still continue to remain upset about the fact that she passed away too soon. The…

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Border Patrol left refugee in ‘hostile environment’ before he died in the cold, family attorney says

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