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Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14 to celebrate Hindi as India's official language Hindi was adopted as the official language by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949 Hindi is ...

As India marked Hindi Diwas on Sunday, leaders across the country extended greetings on the occasion, describing the language as a powerful force of unity and an essential element in building a ...

Hindi is not just a language confined to India- it is a global linguistic force. With centuries of history, cultural influence, and millions of speakers worldwide, Hindi continues to shape ...

It was on May 30, 1826, during the colonial period, when Calcutta witnessed the birth of a newspaper that would leave an indelible mark on the world and on Indian journalism. Udant Martand, meaning ...

What is the significance of Hindi Diwas? Hindi Diwas aims to promote the use and importance of Hindi in India, encouraging people to appreciate and preserve the language. It highlights India's rich ...

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '12th Fail' is inspired by the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, a story of perseverance in the face of Herculean odds. Vikrant Massey takes on an astounding role ...

People who speak English in India will "soon feel ashamed," according to a senior government minister from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. But the party's efforts ...

The story so far: The linguistic debate in Maharashtra continues days after the Maharashtra government withdrew two orders introducing Hindi as the third language in primary education across Marathi ...

New Delhi, India – Addressing a rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu last weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked leaders from the state government of the regional Dravida Munnetra ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Zacchaeus in a sycamore-fig tree awaiting Jesus’ arrival. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) Zacchaeus was a very short man who became ...