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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.

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Bringing back India’s linguistic heritage

In an age when the world stares at the extinction of most indigenous languages, some passionate rural communities in India have taken innovative initiatives to preserve their languages. On this International Mother Language Day we present a compilation of these stories and initiatives.

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Letters that sing and dance 

Warnamala Pariwar, a Kalimpong-based organisation, uses local references to make education more fun for young children by integrating music, animation and games into alphabet lessons.