24 - 30 May 2025

1. Over 53,000 Learn Spoken Sanskrit in UP Through Government Initiative

Uttar Pradesh's 'Missed Call Yojana' has trained 53,000+ people in spoken Sanskrit, with women comprising half the participants. The 20-day training program includes daily sessions, inspirational talks, and internships, showcasing successful language revival through dedicated policy implementation.

2. New Indian OTT Platforms Focus on Regional Language Content

New streaming platforms JOJO (Gujarati) and Chull (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali) are launching to serve underrepresented language communities with culturally rooted content, addressing gaps left by global platforms lacking linguistic intimacy and regional relevance.

3. President Rejects Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill

President Murmu denied assent to Kerala's 2015 bill that would have made Malayalam the state's official language and mandated its use in courts, PSC exams, and government documents. The bill raised concerns about potential impacts on linguistic minorities.

4. Delhi University Introduces Sanskrit for Coding Course

Delhi University's Sanskrit Department launched a new elective course teaching students to develop digital tools using Sanskrit. The "Computer Applications for Sanskrit" course covers web development, Unicode typing in Devanagari, and text digitization, exploring the ancient language's potential in modern computing.

5. India's First Hindi-Trained AI Design Tool Launched

Appy Pie has unveiled PixelYatra, India's first Hindi-trained AI model for creating visual content. This breakthrough enables Hindi speakers to generate designs using natural language prompts in their native language, breaking language barriers in digital creativity.

6. Kokborok Group Advocates for Roman Script Recognition

The Kokborok Students' Society (KBSS) has pledged support for the Roman script for the Kokborok language in Tripura, pushing against the state's Bengali script policy and advocating for indigenous linguistic rights and cultural preservation.

7. Uttarakhand's Summer Language Boost for Students

Uttarakhand government schools will conduct language-focused summer camps during vacations to enhance Hindi, English, and Sanskrit skills through storytelling and interactive activities, aiming to improve students' reading abilities and comprehensive language development.

8. Historic Kashmiri-Kannada Film "Harmukh" Debuts in J&K

"Harmukh," the first-ever feature film bridging Kashmiri and Kannada languages, launched in Jammu and Kashmir, creating a unique cultural exchange between northern and southern Indian linguistic traditions through cinema.

9. Climate Crisis Endangers Bihar's Linguistic Heritage

Rising temperatures and extreme weather events in Bihar are forcing indigenous communities to migrate, threatening the survival of languages like Tharu, Santhali, and Asur. Linguists warn that without urgent conservation efforts, these unique cultural identities may disappear within decades.

10. Sanskrit Surges Past Punjabi in Chandigarh Summer Camps

In a surprising trend, more Chandigarh government school students opted for Sanskrit over Punjabi during summer language camps. This shift highlights changing language preferences among younger generations in the region, despite Punjabi's local cultural significance.

11. Assamese Literature Celebrated with Prestigious Gurudeb Award

The Gurudeb Sahitya Puraskar 2025 honors excellence in Assamese literature, offering a ₹2 lakh prize. Dr. Basanta Kumar Goswami leads the selection committee for this distinguished award celebrating Assamese literary contributions.

12. Punjab Students to Learn Telugu in Summer Language Camp

Government school students in Punjab will learn basic Telugu during the 'Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp' as part of a nationwide language exchange program. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh students will learn Punjabi, promoting multilingualism across India.

13. Tulu Academy Continues Cultural Support Despite Rumors

Karnataka's Tulu Academy officials clarified that government subsidies for Tulu language and cultural programs remain intact, dismissing rumors of funding cuts. They emphasized ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting the indigenous Tulu language through various initiatives.