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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 on Jul 05, 2026 07:55 am IST

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 on May 09, 2026 05:31 pm IST

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 on Nov 09, 2025 12:00 am IST

Emotions you need to travel across the world to feel

Emotions you need to travel to feel
Updated on Nov 04, 2025 06:10 pm IST

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 on Sept 23, 2025 04:39 pm IST

'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 on Aug 23, 2025 10:42 am IST

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

British woman's Heathrow rant triggers major online backlash.
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 08:37 am IST

‘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 on Jun 27, 2025 10:00 pm IST

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

Diljit Dosanjh and Hania Aamir
Published on Jun 24, 2025 02:21 pm IST

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 on May 25, 2025 10:42 am IST

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 on Apr 15, 2025 10:27 am IST

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 on Mar 29, 2025 08:30 am IST

Expand your vocabulary with a powerful word that defines aggressive personality

Discover the word truculent, its meanings, origins, and modern usage.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 02:39 pm IST

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 on Mar 02, 2025 02:10 pm IST

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 on Mar 01, 2025 06:42 pm IST

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 on Feb 27, 2025 12:56 pm IST

Twattling does not make a person ultracrepidarian

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 10:19 pm IST

British Council offers scholarships to English language teachers, details here

British Council recently announced a scholarship opportunity for English language teachers in India.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 08:21 am IST

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 on Dec 21, 2024 08:52 pm IST

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

Communication skills give students and professionals an edge over their peers.
Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:39 am IST

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 on Dec 16, 2024 02:20 pm IST

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

Improve your vocabulary and communication skills to score well
Published on Dec 14, 2024 03:58 pm IST

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 on Dec 11, 2024 05:09 pm IST

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 on Nov 30, 2024 07:11 pm IST

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 on Nov 26, 2024 05:11 pm IST

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 on Nov 25, 2024 03:02 am IST

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 on Nov 20, 2024 05:02 pm IST

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 on Nov 19, 2024 07:07 pm IST

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

Here's a way to improve your vocabulary and communication skills.
Published on Nov 15, 2024 01:04 pm IST

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

With proper guidance and hard work, students can improve their vocabulary.
Published on Nov 09, 2024 08:27 pm IST