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Lost in translation: How India speaks English

We speak far more literally. We describe what we have to say, we search out specific adjectives that convey our meaning and perhaps this is why in the process we use too many and usually all of the superlative sort. (Photo for representation)

Published 12 days ago

Indian-origin man reacts to remark about lacking an Indian accent

An Indian origin man’s video on accents and identity triggered discussion across social media.

Updated 69 days ago

Shashi Tharoor calls English ‘irrational’, wins internet with his witty take

Shashi Tharoor shared a viral video where he used a humorous poem to explain why English spellings and pronunciations remained delightfully illogical.

Published 251 days ago

Emotions you need to travel across the world to feel

Emotions you need to travel to feel

Updated 255 days ago

From Chalkboards to Confidence: British Council's 5 tips to build English skills

British Council shares five effective ways classrooms can nurture English skills. (Unsplash)

Published 297 days ago

'Return back karo': Hilarious take on Indian vs American English goes viral

A hilarious Instagram reel compared Indian English with American English and had viewers in splits over the quirky differences.

Updated 328 days ago

‘Deport them': UK woman slams Indian staff at Heathrow for not speaking English

British woman's Heathrow rant triggers major online backlash.

Updated 374 days ago

‘White girl’ explains why she speaks English with an Indian accent. Video

A viral video showed a German woman explaining why she speaks English with an Indian accent.

Updated 384 days ago

‘Everything is a lie’: Diljit Dosanjh’s fluent English irks netizens; watch

Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir

Published 388 days ago

Exclusive | Int'l Booker Prize winner Banu: No one should politicise language

Banu Mushtaq, author of Heart Lamp, is the first Kannada writer to have won the International Booker Prize in London.

Published 418 days ago

Kerala Minister slams NCERT's Hindi titles for English textbooks

During his criticism of the council, Kerala Minister for General Education and Employment V Sivankutty stated that the move to provide Hindi titles to English-medium NCERT textbooks is a grave illogicality.

Published 458 days ago

Comedian Sebastian Marx: I’m the realistic answer to Emily In Paris

Comedian Sebastian Marx is popular for his harmless criticism of cultures and languages especially the French.

Published 475 days ago

Expand your vocabulary with a powerful word that defines aggressive personality

Discover the word truculent, its meanings, origins, and modern usage.

Updated 501 days ago

Delve into meaning of word that perfectly captures the soft sound of whispers

Susurrus, meaning a soft whispering or murmuring sound, was explored as the word of the day.

Updated 502 days ago

Unravel the meaning of word that describes person who fusses over small things

The word persnickety meant being overly concerned with small details, often in an annoying way.

Published 503 days ago

Expand your vocabulary with a word that perfectly captures deep emotions

The Word of the Day was 'Ineffable', meaning too great to be expressed in words.

Published 505 days ago

Twattling does not make a person ultracrepidarian

English language

Published 509 days ago

British Council offers scholarships to English language teachers, details here

British Council recently announced a scholarship opportunity for English language teachers in India.

Updated 511 days ago

Pakistani vlogger shares clip of girl selling snacks with fluent English. Watch

A Pakistani girl wowed social media with fluent English and six languages despite no formal schooling.

Published 572 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Focus on your communication skills to score well

Communication skills give students and professionals an edge over their peers.

Published 576 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Improve your language skills step by step

When we are learning a new skill or subject, we need to have patience throughout the learning journey.

Published 578 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Refine your language skills to crack exams

Improve your vocabulary and communication skills to score well

Published 580 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Upgrade your language skills to score well in exams

With good communication skills and vocabulary, students can score better in their exams.

Published 583 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Learn a new word and update your knowledge

Check out the words for the day and a small quiz to push yourself to improve your word power and language skills. (HT)

Published 593 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Brush up your language skills to score well in exam

Having a strong hold over one's language skills can help them in expressing better during exams.

Published 598 days ago

KNC Freshers' Party: Students startle in Bhool Bhulaiyaa swag, Emily elegance

KNC's campus was decked up to give a warm welcome to the freshers.

Published 599 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Touch up on your language skills to ace exams

It is always a good idea to work on your language skills and be more articulate to score well in exams.

Published 604 days ago

DU North Campus' popular bhel puri seller, Pinki uncle is no more! Students sad

Sunil Sethi aka Pinki Uncle had been selling bhel puri, in North Campus, for almost 40 years!

Published 604 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Strengthen your language skills to ace in exams

Here's a way to improve your vocabulary and communication skills.

Published 609 days ago

Vocabulary Made Easy series: Focus on your language skills to score well

With proper guidance and hard work, students can improve their vocabulary.

Published 614 days ago

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