20 - 26 September 2025

01. Malayalam Icon Mohanlal Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been honored with India's highest cinema accolade, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. The 65-year-old actor's four-decade career spans 350+ films across multiple Indian languages, showcasing his versatile linguistic talent in Indian cinema.

02. Assam Mourns Iconic Multilingual Artist Zubeen Garg

Assam is in mourning following the sudden death of Zubeen Garg, a celebrated musician who performed in multiple languages including Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi. His passing has sparked widespread grief, with markets closed and an investigation launched into the circumstances.

03. Tulu Academy Calls for Language Recognition in Karnataka Census

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president urges all Tulu speakers, regardless of caste or religion, to declare Tulu as their mother tongue in the state's ongoing caste survey to accurately document the language's population base.

04. WhatsApp Introduces Cross-Language Communication

WhatsApp is rolling out message translations on iOS and Android, enabling users to communicate across language barriers. This feature could significantly impact how speakers of different Indian languages interact on the popular messaging platform.

05. Padma Bhushan Awardee SL Bhyrappa, Pioneer of Kannada Literature, Passes Away at 94

Legendary Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa died in Bengaluru at 94. The Saraswati Samman recipient authored 24 novels including classics like Parva and Mandra, many translated into multiple Indian languages, cementing his legacy in modern Indian literature.

06. Panjab University to Launch Sanskrit and Punjabi Courses for NRIs

Panjab University will offer certificate courses in Sanskrit and Punjabi for Indian-origin students abroad starting January 2026. The blended-learning programs aim to connect diaspora with their linguistic roots while exploring cultural heritage, literature, and traditional values.