language policy
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)
Does India have a National Language?
Does India really have a national language? And is it Hindi? Is Hindi even a legitimate language? Some claim that Hindi is just Sanskritized Urdu. ... Read More
Archives, Indology
The case for Sanskrit as National Language of India
Therefore, before I move on to make my case for Sanskrit I will examine the status of Hindi and its qualifications. Read More
Archives, Indology
Say ‘Om’ to Sanskrit
The British left long ago but sheer inertia and a colonized mindset has ensured that the legacy of blind deference to the English language survive ... Read More