Best Book on Cinema award given to ‘Matmagi Manipur-The first Manipuri Feature Film’ authored by Bobby Wahengbam

In the 65th National Film Awards for 2017, the Best Book on Cinema award was given to ‘Matmagi Manipur-The first Manipuri Feature Film’ authored by Bobby Wahengbam. The book provides a vivid account of the socio-political scenario in which Manipur ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launches first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary

Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, has launched the first Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary of 3000 words at a function in New Delhi on March 23, 2018. The basic aim of developing the ISL Dictionary ..

Centre for learning Sanskrit language comes up in Ahmedabad

Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister, has launched the Centre for learning Sanskrit language in Gujarat University in Ahmedabad on February 10, 2018. The first-of-its-kind spoken Sanskrit centre centre will offer a six-month course for people on how to speak ..

New Delhi to host 2nd edition of National Micro Drama Festival (NMDF-2018)

The 2nd edition of Thespis 2 – National Micro Drama Festival (NMDF-2018) will be held at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi on February 11, 2018. With a total of 30 dramas, each not longer than 10 minutes, will pay tribute ..

Hyderabad hosts 3rd edition of World Telugu Conference (WTC-2017)

The 3rd edition of World Telugu Conference (WTC-2017) has formally inaugurated by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu in Hyderabad, Telangana on December 15. The aim of the 5-day Conference is to promote Telugu and its literature besides helping the present ..

The Oxford University Press (OUP) launches online dictionaries in Tamil and Gujarati

The Oxford University Press (OUP) has recently launched online dictionaries in Tamil and Gujarati languages. The launch is a part of Oxford Global Languages (OGL) initiative with an aim to build dictionaries and lexicographical resources for around 100 of the ..

Language and Identity Politics in India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Language serves as a powerful marker of identity. It is not merely a means of communication but also a reflection of cultural heritage. For instance, regional languages like Tamil and Bengali encourage a sense of belonging among speakers. Language can ..