endangered language
International Mother Language Day: Moves to preserve India’s linguistic diversity
On the 25th anniversary of International Mother Language Day, observed worldwide on February 21, we look at the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of India and how this valuable repository is being revitalised.
Assamese monks on mission to save rare culture and language
Even before the UN declared 2022-2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, this Buddhist community of 2,000 people began an initiative to preserve the Tai Phake history, culture and identity by teaching its young to speak, read and write their native language.