23 - 29 August 2025

01. Assam Introduces Santali Education with Ol Chiki Script

Assam government has launched Santali as a medium of instruction using the Ol Chiki script in schools. This initiative aims to preserve indigenous language, boost literacy, and enable Santali-speaking children to learn in their mother tongue.

02. Dainik Jagran Launches Hindi Literary Awards Worth ₹5 Lakh

Dainik Jagran has introduced the Narendra Mohan Smriti Sahitya Samman (₹5 lakh) and Kriti Samman (₹50,000) to promote Hindi literature. The awards recognize bestselling authors across fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and translation categories, with submissions open until September 7.

03. Sanskrit Professor & Priest-Turned-Student: A Language Love Story in Kerala

In Kerala, a former temple priest joins an MA Hindi program where his wife teaches Sanskrit. This unique arrangement showcases their shared passion for Indian languages while balancing academic pursuits and parenting their young children on campus.

04. Seniors in Dombivli's Palava Township Learn Marathi to Bridge Cultural Divides

Non-Maharashtrian senior citizens in Palava, Dombivli are learning Marathi to connect with locals and participate in cultural events. The Senior Citizens Foundation initiative promotes inclusion amid language tensions in Maharashtra.

05. UK Author Brings Ancient Tamil Wisdom to Global Audience

Rushani's children's book series brings Thirukkural's Tamil wisdom to international readers, incorporating Tamil vocabulary to help non-Tamil speakers appreciate the language. Available in 14 countries, her work includes a podcast to make ancient Tamil philosophy accessible to today's children.

06. Delhi to Host First-Ever Bhojpuri Conference for Global Recognition

Delhi Government will organize its inaugural Bhojpuri Conference to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen ties with the global Indian diaspora. The event will bring together international scholars and diplomats, especially from Mauritius and Fiji where Bhojpuri-speaking communities thrive.

07. IITs to Offer Engineering Courses in 11 Indian Languages

IITs will soon allow students to pursue technical education in regional languages, with courses becoming available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and 8 other Indian languages. IIT Jodhpur has already introduced BTech in Hindi, with others expected to follow.

08. Google Translate Adds Language Learning Features to Compete with Duolingo

Google Translate is expanding beyond translations with new AI-powered language learning tools offering personalized listening and speaking practice sessions. The app also introduces improved live translation capabilities for real-time conversations in over 70 languages, including Hindi and Tamil.

09. Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre to Relocate with Enhanced Facilities

Singapore's Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre will move from Beatty Road to Victoria Lane by January 2027, featuring modern classrooms for tech-enabled learning and proximity to cultural partners, while maintaining its commitment to Tamil language education and cultural preservation.