5 - 11 July 2025

01. New Book Explores 2,300-Year History of Telugu Classical Language

Archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy launched a book documenting Telugu's 2,300-year history through ancient inscriptions from 3rd century BCE to 11th century CE. The work provides authentic evidence supporting Telugu's classical language status, based on findings across both Telugu states.

02. Award-winning teacher brings Malayalam to global learners through online classes

E.C. Sabu, who retired after 35 years of teaching, conducts a seven-month online Malayalam course through WhatsApp that attracts diverse students worldwide. His methodology focuses on letters, grammar, and cultural immersion, making Malayalam accessible to non-native speakers.

03. First-Ever Dogri Theatre Festival in Jammu Highlights Language Promotion Concerns

Samooh Theatre is hosting Jammu's first Dogri Theatre Festival featuring six plays. Despite Dogri's constitutional recognition and official language status in J&K, organizers express concern about lack of teachers and limited opportunities for children to learn the language.

04. J&K Film Industry Officially Named 'Hillwood' by CCPDA

Film industry representatives in Jammu & Kashmir have unanimously named the regional cinema "Hillwood." The group plans to nominate brand ambassadors, create a directory, and honor artists with "Pride of Hillwood" awards to promote local language filmmaking.

05. Maharashtra to Create Marathi Poetry Village in Kashmir, Study Centre at JNU

Maharashtra plans to establish a Marathi poetry village in Kashmir and a study center at JNU Delhi. The government doubled funding for Marathi development and is creating Brihanmarathi Mandals in all 74 Marathi-speaking countries worldwide.

06. Assam to Translate Government Notifications into Bodo Language

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced all government notifications will be translated into Bodo language across 13 districts where the community resides, fulfilling a demand from the All Bodo Students Union under the "Bodoland Happiness Mission" initiative.

07. Maharashtra to Celebrate Classical Marathi Language Day on October 3

Maharashtra government has declared October 3 as Classical Marathi Language Day, with October 3-9 as Classical Marathi Language Week. The initiative follows Marathi's recognition as a classical language last year and aims to promote awareness of its rich linguistic heritage.

08. Assam CM Launches "Communication Bridge" with 1001 Words in 18 Regional BTR Languages

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma released "Bodoland Speaks" featuring a "Communication Bridge" - a collection of 1001 words and sentences in 18 regional languages spoken across the Bodoland Territorial Region, promoting linguistic diversity amid the area's peaceful transformation.

09. World Sanskrit Conference in Nepal Unveils Rare 14th Century Dance Text Translation

The 19th World Sanskrit Conference in Kathmandu featured the first-ever English translation of "Sangeetacandra," a rare 14th-century Sanskrit dance text. Edited by UK-based Ragasudha Vinjamuri, this publication opens ancient knowledge to modern scholars and enthusiasts worldwide.

10. Ila Arun Highlights Folk Culture at Mysuru Literature Festival

The ninth Mysuru Literature Festival concluded with singer-actress Ila Arun emphasizing the importance of folk stories and songs in cultural awareness. The two-day event featured parallel English and Kannada sessions, bringing together over 100 writers and artists.

11. CJI Gavai Champions Mother Tongue Education Benefits

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized that studying in one's mother tongue (Marathi, in his case) facilitates better conceptual understanding and instills lasting values, highlighting the academic advantages of native language education.

12. Ayurvedic Physician Leads 878-Day Silent Protest for Odia Language Protection

Dr. Sagar Ranjan Tripathy, an Ayurvedic physician from Ganjam, has spearheaded a movement to protect Odia language since 2016. His advocacy led to the enactment of the Odia Language Act and establishment of an Odia university in Satyabadi, Puri.

13. Patna High Court Launches Portal for Hindi Court Judgments

Patna High Court's SUVAS Cell launched a portal offering court judgments in Hindi, with 2,000+ translated documents already available. The AI-based translation initiative aims to make legal information accessible across language barriers with a dedicated team of 68 translators.

14. Renowned Urdu Scholar CM Naim Passes Away at 89

Eminent Urdu scholar CM Naim died in Chicago on July 9. During his six-decade career, he dedicated himself to restoring Urdu's glory through accessible writing, translations, and teaching at the University of Chicago, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarship.

15. Bankura University Launches Santali-Medium Undergraduate Programs

Bankura University has introduced 4-year undergraduate programs taught in Santali language, offering majors in philosophy, geography, mathematics, and physics to empower tribal students from Junglemahal region who completed 10th and 12th grades in Santali medium.

16. KDA to Open Kannada Learning Centers in Dharwad for Non-Kannada Officials

The Kannada Development Authority will establish learning centers in Dharwad for government officials from other states, offering 36-hour crash courses in basic Kannada communication to resolve language barriers and reduce conflicts with locals.

17. Chai Bisket Raises $5M to Expand Regional Language Entertainment

Hyderabad-based digital content company Chai Bisket secured $5 million funding to launch Chai Shots, a microdrama app. Founded in 2015, the company has built a strong presence in regional language entertainment with 2 billion views across its platforms.

18. Hyderabad Hosts 'Dakshin Samvad' Celebrating Indian Languages

The Department of Official Language is holding its golden jubilee celebration in Hyderabad, honoring 50+ winners of nationwide language competitions. Officials emphasized the event promotes linguistic cooperation, not Hindi dominance, with participation from all southern states.