2 - 8 August 2025

01. Maharashtra CM Advocates Sanskrit Revival at University Inauguration

CM Fadnavis inaugurated facilities at Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, calling Sanskrit "a complete language" with over 10,200 crore words and the key to ancient knowledge. The university will expand with centers across Maharashtra to promote Sanskrit education.

02. Kerala's Draft Film Policy Prioritizes Language Preservation and Inclusivity

Kerala's new draft film policy aims to formalize Malayalam cinema while preserving its cultural legacy. The policy includes funding for films with social relevance, gender equity initiatives, and strategies to enhance Malayalam cinema's global presence while maintaining its linguistic identity.

03. Sanskrit University Launches Employment Initiative for Students

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady has introduced the Vijnana Employment Project, providing students with soft skill training including English language proficiency. The program aims to bridge skill gaps while preserving Sanskrit education alongside employment preparation.

04. Odisha Mandates Odia Language on Commercial Signboards

Odisha government has ordered all urban shops and businesses to display signboards primarily in Odia, aiming to boost the language's visibility. Compliant establishments may receive trade license discounts, while non-compliance will result in fines.

05. Karnataka to Introduce Kannada in 2,000 Madrasas

The Kannada Development Authority launched an initiative to teach Kannada in 2,000 madrasas statewide, starting with a workshop for 180 teachers. The program aims to promote linguistic harmony, with 100 educational books forthcoming to support this cultural integration.

06. BMC Collects ₹2 Crore in Fines from Shops Without Mandatory Marathi Signage

Mumbai's BMC has fined 3,133 shops for not displaying Marathi signboards in Devanagari script, collecting ₹1.98 crore. The campaign intensified amid language tensions, with inspectors conducting over 127,000 visits to enforce the Supreme Court-mandated language requirement.

07. Zoho CEO Advocates for Regional Language Education in India

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu calls for education in regional languages rather than English, citing examples like the Netherlands. He argues English dependency creates class divides and suggests all children in Bengaluru should study in Kannada to preserve cultural connections.

08. World Konkani Centre Launches Digital Preservation Project

The World Konkani Centre has initiated a Text Corpus Project to digitally preserve original GSB Konkani. The project will compile 2,000 samples of 100-word texts with English translations, capturing cultural traditions and daily life from native speakers aged 40-60.

09. Gujarat Hosts Three-Day Sanskrit Celebration Ahead of World Sanskrit Day

Gujarat will celebrate World Sanskrit Day (August 9) with a three-day festival from August 6-8, featuring a Sanskrit Gaurav Yatra and 'Yojana Panchakam' initiative to preserve the ancient language, aligned with PM Modi's call for greater engagement with Sanskrit.

10. IIT Kharagpur Adopts Trilingual Approach, Elevates Bengali Alongside English and Hindi

IIT Kharagpur has implemented a three-language policy emphasizing Bengali alongside English and Hindi to honor regional language, remove communication barriers with local staff, and align with NEP 2020. Director Chakraborty pioneered this shift by displaying his name in all three languages.

11. Jammu University Celebrates Sanskrit Week with Exhibition and Cultural Events

Jammu University's Dhanvantri Library hosted a two-day Sanskrit Week featuring rare manuscripts exhibition, book stalls on Sanskrit and science, and cultural activities promoting Sanskrit as "mother of all languages" among youth and academics.

12. 170 Kannada Teachers Honored for Excellence in CBSE Schools

The Pariksha Spoorthi Foundation honored 170 Kannada teachers whose CBSE students scored 100/100 in Class 10 Kannada exams. The initiative celebrates teaching excellence while strengthening Kannada's presence in national curriculum amidst concerns about declining Kannada-medium schools.

13. Karnataka Enforces 60% Kannada Rule on Business Signboards

Karnataka now requires businesses to upload geotagged photos of signboards with 60% Kannada text in the upper half when applying for trade licenses. The Kannada Development Authority is working with district officials to ensure compliance across the state.