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Firstpost at Jaipur Literature Festival: Javed Akhtar says 'learning other language shouldn't be at cost of your own language': 'We are slowly distancing ourselves from...'
In one of the sessions, Javed Akhtar shared his beautiful thoughts on the importance of language, education and cultural heritage. The latest edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival started with an amazing blend of cultural discussions, art, and music. In the festival, legendary lyricist, screenwriter, and poet, Javed Akhtar launched his book, “Gyan Seepiyan: Pearls of Wisdom.” In one of the sessions, Akhtar shared his beautiful thoughts on the importance of language, education and cultural heritage. He emphasized that that learning English or some other language should not be at the cost of one’s mother tongue or native language.
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