International Mother Language Day 2022: History, theme and significance
3 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2022: History, theme and significance

Firstpost  

International Mother Language Day promotes the existence of multilingualism in societies and aims to preserve traditional knowledge and cultures through sustainable methods. International Mother Language Day is observed across the world on 21 February to highlight the significance of linguistic diversity and multiculturalism. History Bangladesh had first come up with the idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day. International Mother Language Day was then celebrated for the first time on 21 February, 2000 and has been observed throughout the world since then.

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Why Indians were missing from International Mother Language Day event at Bangladesh consulate
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Indians were missing from International Mother Language Day event at Bangladesh consulate

India Today  

For the first time in years, the observing of the International Mother Language Day at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission office in Kolkata was marked by restricted participation, with Indian attendees, including Bengalis from the city and West Bengal at large, being barred from the event. While International Mother Language Day has historically been an occasion for cross-border cultural unity …

International Mother Language Day celebrated at VIT Chennai
1 month, 1 week ago

International Mother Language Day celebrated at VIT Chennai

The Hindu  

International Mother Language Day was celebrated at the Vellore Institute of Technology Chennai campus on Friday. Students from various States, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, spoke in their mother tongues and highlighted their merits, a press release said. Mr. Selvam said there were 200 countries in the world, and among them, only a …

‘Mother languages vital for cognitive development, educational achievement’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Mother languages vital for cognitive development, educational achievement’

The Hindu  

The Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, on Friday celebrated International Mother Language Day with an event underscoring India’s dedication to linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. CIIL’s director Prof. Shailendra Mohan outlined the significance of International Mother Language Day and detailed CIIL’s initiatives aimed at reinforcing India’s mother tongues. The MoU focuses on language training with tailored programmes by CIIL …

International Mother Language Day 2025: History and all you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

International Mother Language Day 2025: History and all you need to know

India Today  

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21 to encourage the preservation and protection of all languages. To honour this struggle and the importance of linguistic rights on a global scale, UNESCO declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day back in 1999. WORLD OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATIONS With great importance, International Mother Language Day is marked by …

International Mother Language Day
1 month, 1 week ago

International Mother Language Day

The Hindu  

There is a common language that everyone speaks, and then there is your own language — the one that feels like home. Observed on February 21, International Mother Language Day reminds us of the need to preserve linguistic diversity and protect fading languages. India’s linguistic richness: From ancient roots to fading voices Ancient languages: Tamil, one of the oldest surviving …

International Mother Language Day is on February 21
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International Mother Language Day is on February 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a world where words bridge cultures and open minds, Telugu literature is caught in a quiet struggle. Telugu literature has witnessed a surge in translations both to and from the language, with notable names like V. Narayana Rao, Volga, Alladi Uma, M. Sridhar, and others leading the way. “You have to retain the local flavor without losing the …

When is International Mother Language Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more
1 year, 1 month ago

When is International Mother Language Day 2024? Know date, history, significance and more

India TV News  

Every year on February 21st, the world comes together to celebrate International Mother Language Day. In 1999, UNESCO officially declared February 21st as International Mother Language Day, recognising the significance of linguistic diversity for cultural heritage, communication, and education. International Mother Language Day 2024: Theme The focus of International Mother Language Day 2024 is on "Multilingual education – a pillar …

International Mother Language Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme
1 year, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme

Hindustan Times  

International Mother Language Day 2024: Language forms the foundation block in communication. International Mother Language Day 2024: Date, history and significance However, the movement for International Mother Language Day did not start in India – it started in Bangladesh. In November, 1999, the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation proclaimed International Mother Language Day, which …

International Mother Language Day: Multilingual learning and teaching to preserve diversity and ensure inclusion
2 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day: Multilingual learning and teaching to preserve diversity and ensure inclusion

India Today  

Language is a medium of expression, like the strokes of a painter's brush or the expressions of an artist on stage. Every year, International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of languages to the development of individuals, societies, and cultures. Promoting mother languages while …

International Mother Language Day 2023: History, Significance, Theme, Quotes & all you need to know
2 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2023: History, Significance, Theme, Quotes & all you need to know

India TV News  

International Mother Language Day 2023: History, Significance, Theme, Quotes & all you need to know International Mother Language Day celebrates languages and multilingualism as powerful tools for social inclusion and global development. International Mother Language Day 2023: February 21 is dedicated to promoting awareness of linguistic diversity and cultural unity. International Mother Language Day 2023: History and Significance This day …

Global Day of Parents 2022: History, Theme, Significance, Quotes, Wishes & WhatsApp Greetings
2 years, 9 months ago

Global Day of Parents 2022: History, Theme, Significance, Quotes, Wishes & WhatsApp Greetings

India TV News  

Global Parents Day is celebrated every year on June 1 to provide an opportunity for each one to appreciate their parents for their selfless efforts towards their children's well-being and proper development. Global Day of Parents 2022 History President Bill Clinton of the United States signed a Congressional Resolution into law in 1994 to support, boost, and identify the importance …

Google Doodle celebrates Mother's Day with heartwarming gif; shows small acts of love
2 years, 10 months ago

Google Doodle celebrates Mother's Day with heartwarming gif; shows small acts of love

Firstpost  

Mother’s Day is celebrated every year to honour and recognise the love of all mothers Marking the day that’s a dedication to mothers across the world, Google has released a special Gif Doodle with four slides on Mothers’ Day 2022. Mother’s Day is celebrated every year to honour and recognise the love of all the mothers. In India, Mother’s Day …

When is Mother's Day in 2022: Date, significance and importance
2 years, 10 months ago

When is Mother's Day in 2022: Date, significance and importance

India Today  

Mother’s Day 2022: The second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother's Day in India. Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908 by Anna Jarvis who, at a memorial for her mother in West Virginia which now has the International Mother's Day Shrine. So Mother's Day is an occasion celebrated in various parts of the world to express respect, honor, …

Protecting the mother tongue
3 years, 1 month ago

Protecting the mother tongue

The Hindu  

International Mother Language Day is observed every year on February 21 to honour those in Bangladesh who sacrificed their lives to protect their mother tongue, Bangla, against the then rulers of West Pakistan and to honour the ethno-linguistic rights of individuals across the world. Their passion for their mother tongue and devotion towards their motherland forced the Pakistani leadership to …

International Mother Language Day 2022: A look at mother tongues spoken in India
3 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2022: A look at mother tongues spoken in India

Firstpost  

According to a census conducted by the Government of India in 2011, there are a total of 121 languages and 270 mother tongues spoken in India International Mother Language Day is observed globally on 21 February to recognize and promote multilingual diversity. Mother Tongues in India According to a census conducted by the Government of India in 2011, there are …

International Mother Language Day 2022: History, Facts, How many languages are spoken in India
3 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2022: History, Facts, How many languages are spoken in India

India TV News  

Highlights International Mother Language Day was recognized by the UN in 2002 Out of 7000 languages spoken in the world, 2000 are spoken in India itself. February 21 is celebrated as International Mother Language Day. The International Mother Language Day page on the UNESCO website reads, "UNESCO believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It …

Interactive: Listen to the best sayings in 25 different languages
3 years, 1 month ago

Interactive: Listen to the best sayings in 25 different languages

Al Jazeera  

February 21 is World Mother Language Day. Mandarin Chinese is the second-most spoken language in the world with 1.12 billion speakers but has the most native speakers globally with 921 million people speaking it as their mother tongue. Scripts in the world’s most popular languages There are 294 known scripts – sets of graphic characters used to write a language …

New Education Policy reflects government's commitment towards empowerment of Indian languages: Amit Shah
4 years, 1 month ago

New Education Policy reflects government's commitment towards empowerment of Indian languages: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the new education policy reflects the commitment of the Modi government towards the preservation, development, and empowerment of all Indian languages. In a message on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Shah said the mother tongue is a powerful medium of expression. Importance of Hindi language "Our new education policy …

International Mother Language Day 2021: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know
4 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2021: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

India Today  

International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21, every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. International Mother Language Day recognizes that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals focus on leaving no one behind. Check below the theme and history of International Mother Language Day. International Mother Language Day 2021: Theme The …

Karnataka leaders, activists seethe at Amit Shah’s Hindi push
5 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka leaders, activists seethe at Amit Shah’s Hindi push

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party national president Amit Shah’s tweet on Hindi Divas, saying Hindi was the only language that can unify the country, drew widespread condemnation in the State. “If there is one language that can unify the entire country, it is Hindi, that is spoken by a majority of people across the country,” he said in …

Bengal celebrates International Mother Language Day
6 years, 1 month ago

Bengal celebrates International Mother Language Day

The Quint  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a programme organised on International Mother Language Day in Kolkata, on Feb 21, 2019. Kolkata: Poet Shankha Ghosh and Left Front Chairman Biman Bose pay tributes at Kolkata, Feb 21 West Bengal on Thursday observed the International Mother Language Day with floral tributes, processions and cultural programmes as people remembered the martyrs …

International Mother Language Day 2019: Click Here to Know About Its Significance
6 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2019: Click Here to Know About Its Significance

News 18  

New Delhi: Today, February 21 is celebrated as the International Mother Language Day worldwide, as declared by the United Nations in 2000. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day came from Bangladesh. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter in the morning to extend her heartfelt greetings to all on the occasion of International Mother Language Day. …

International Mother Language Day 2019: History, theme, purpose and celebrations
6 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day 2019: History, theme, purpose and celebrations

India Today  

International Mother Language Day is every year celebrated on February 21 since the year 2000. https://t.co/1XDDJSbHtD International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019 February 20, 2019 History behind Mother Language Day A language movement was held by the people of Bangladesh in 1952 in Dhaka. Since 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages, the theme of this year's International Mother …

International Mother Language Day: 42 Indian languages heading towards extinction
7 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day: 42 Indian languages heading towards extinction

India Today  

International Mother Language Day is observed on February 21 every year as a day to celebrate and protect linguistic diversity and multilingualism.. How International Mother Language Day came to be 19 years ago, the UNESCO's General Conference proclaimed February 21 as the International Mother Language Day to coincide with the Language Day Movement in Bangladesh: Bangladesh's Amar Ekushey. Importance of …

International Mother Language Day: Why do you need to study in more than one language?
8 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day: Why do you need to study in more than one language?

India Today  

- Story by Arnab Mitra The International Mother Language Day is celebrating all over the world on February 21, 2017. As per UNESCO, here are the befits of multilingual education: Multilingual education facilitates access to education while promoting equity for populations speaking minority and/or indigenous languages, especially girls and women It emphasises the quality of teaching and learning with a …

International Mother Language Day: How focus on English could be seriously damaging India's future [Interview]
8 years, 1 month ago

International Mother Language Day: How focus on English could be seriously damaging India's future [Interview]

India Today  

International Mother Language Day was announced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in November 1999. While the knowledge of global languages like English is crucial for sustainable development, learners must also be educated in their mother tongue. 'With the loss of a language, we lose different ways of seeing the world' She mentions that it is, in …

Mind my language
10 years, 1 month ago

Mind my language

The Hindu  

“K emiti Ocho?” Satyendu Sekhar Nayak greets fellow techies who hail from Odisha when he walks into the office in Technopark in the mornings. All around him the same greeting of ‘hello, how are you?’ ring out in a variety of languages – English, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, German, Japanese, Punjabi, Bhojpuri…Technopark is a melting pot of …

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