28 June - 4 July 2025

1. Last Fluent Kusunda Speaker Leads Revival of Nepal's Isolated Language

Kamala Sen Kusunda, the only fluent speaker of the endangered Kusunda language, is now teaching this unique "language isolate" to others. Through collaborative efforts with linguists and a new book of creative writings, this ancient language with just 2,000 words is finding new speakers.

2. Maharashtra Withdraws Controversial Three-Language Policy

Maharashtra Cabinet has scrapped its three-language policy that mandated Hindi as a third language for grades 1-5. A committee under Dr. Narendra Jadhav will now determine the appropriate grade level to implement the three-language formula.

3. Manipuri Film "Spaced Out" Gets Punjabi and Haryanvi Adaptations

The 2021 Manipuri film addressing teen addiction will be dubbed in Punjabi and Haryanvi, marking a significant crossover between Northeast Indian cinema and North Indian language markets while preserving the original's cultural nuances.

4. Home Ministry Celebrates Hindi's Evolution at Rajbhasha Vibhag's 50th Anniversary

The Rajbhasha Vibhag marked 50 years with a major Delhi event attended by 8,000 people. Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Hindi's inclusive nature, announced a dedicated translation wing, and unveiled the 'Shabd Sindhu' dictionary project to standardize Hindi terminology across disciplines.

5. Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq to Lead 88th All India Kannada Literary Meet

Acclaimed Kannada writer and Booker Prize laureate Banu Mushtaq will preside over the 88th All India Kannada Literary Meet in Ballari. The prestigious event will explore expanding Kannada literature's reach in multilingual and digital India.

6. Renowned Assamese literary figure Anubhav Tulasi passes away

Celebrated poet and translator Anubhav Tulasi (67) died on July 2 in Guwahati. His works, translated into several languages including German and French, feature in university curricula across Assam. The acclaimed author received numerous literary awards throughout his distinguished career.

7. Multilingual Museum and Digital Initiatives Coming to Puri

Odisha CM announced plans for a Sri Jagannath Museum in Puri featuring multilingual resources, an e-library preserving Odia culture, and multilingual sound shows. A Digital Hundi system will also connect global devotees to Jagannath's heritage.

8. Gauhati University Hosts Workshop to Digitize Northeast Indian Languages

Assam launched a three-day workshop on Parts of Speech Tagging for Northeast Indian languages, aiming to integrate Assamese, Bodo, and other regional languages into digital ecosystems through AI technology.

9. Kerala Museum Launches Digital Tours in Four Languages

Kerala's Natural History Museum now offers digital guided tours in Malayalam, English, Tamil, and Hindi. Visitors can access exhibit information through tablets with premium earphones, enhancing the museum experience while promoting multilingual accessibility.