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Bengaluru man slams Urban Company over workers not knowing Kannada

Expressing his disappointment, the Bengaluru man emphasized that this was not an isolated incident but a growing concern in Karnataka.

The resident recounted how a bathroom cleaning service he booked was canceled after he requested that the workers communicate in Kannada.

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 01:31 PM IST

ByAnagha Deshpande

Bridging the language gap to preserve tribal dialects

Rushikesh Khilare, 37, from Beed, has compiled seven volumes of dictionaries, documenting approximately 1.5 lakh words from 15 tribal dialects

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Published on Feb 23, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

Day 3: A matter of ‘forged’ affidavit against Shinde

In the Seva vs Sena disqualification hearings, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief whip Sunil Prabhu was cross-examined on a resolution passed by Uddhav Thackeray to remove Eknath Shinde as group leader of the party. The resolution was claimed to be fake and forged by the Shinde faction, and Prabhu was accused of being responsible for the forgery. The hearing will continue in November and December, with the verdict expected to be delivered by December 31st.

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Updated on Nov 24, 2023 09:32 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

IITs told to ensure zero discrimination on campus after spate of suicides by students

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have been directed to ensure "zero tolerance" for discrimination and provide robust support systems, following a spate of student suicides. The IIT council, led by the country's education minister, met for the first time in two years to discuss the issue. The council also examined ways to help students overcome language barriers and discussed possible reasons behind students dropping out.

Several incidents of death by suicide have been reported among students at IIT campuses over the last few months (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:52 PM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi

Siddaramaiah questions Centre's move to conduct CRPF exam in Hindi and English

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin too has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, opposing the non-inclusion of Tamil in the computer test for recruitment to CRPF.

Siddaramaiah termed it an injustice to candidates from the non-Hindi speaking states like Karnataka. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Apr 11, 2023 04:02 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Need to work to overcome language barriers for allowing talent to flourish: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said work needs to be done on a mission mode to overcome linguistic barriers in the education system so that the talent of those from rural areas and the poor is allowed to flourish.

education

Published on Mar 03, 2021 06:05 PM IST

PTI |

#Viral Chhota Rafi aka Saurav Kishan: I plan to learn Hindi soon, it’s a beautiful language

After this Kerala-based youngster’s singing videos went viral on social media, people started complimenting him, and said it reminds them of legendary singer Mohammed Rafi’s soulful renditions.

Saurav Kishan from Kerala is the new viral sensation on social media.

lifestyle

Published on Sep 15, 2020 04:14 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMallika Bhagat, New Delhi

Destiny’s child: An interview with the man of the moment, Fahadh Faasil

His looks set him apart, so do his roles. There’s no real explanation for why I’ve made it, says the star of C U Soon.

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 12, 2020 11:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMadhusree Ghosh

Language barriers, social distancing: Mexico’s indigenous face coronavirus

Deep in the foothills of Mexico’s Sierra Juarez mountains, Juana Lazaro washes her hands vigorously, lathering up to her elbows and scrubbing between her fingers then rinsing them several times with cold water.

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 05, 2020 08:15 AM IST

Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca | ByReuters

Consumer forum: Thomas Cook to pay ₹2.25 L to Bathinda family for ‘nightmarish’ Thailand tour

The forum said complainants were harassed at every juncture, which forced them to manage many affairs on their own in a foreign land with a language barrier

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Updated on Mar 12, 2020 12:40 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

‘Comedy has transcended language barriers’

Comedian Ashish Shakya talks about his new stand-up special, the changing scene of comedy in India, and more

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 06, 2020 03:30 PM IST

Mumbai | BySanskrita Bharadwaj

Beyond English: Parasite opens avenues for world cinema in India?

The market for theatrical releases for non English films may see a spike, feel industry experts

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite won four Oscars at the 92nd Academy Awards

entertainment

Updated on Feb 13, 2020 07:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRadhika Bhirani, New Delhi

Brunch Book Challenge 2020: Saying it with a surprise!

Time to run a recap of the rules for the upcoming 2020 challenge

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 28, 2019 11:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Brunch team

Domestic help commits suicide at placement agency after being left jobless due to language barrier

The woman belonged to West Bengal and had arrived in Delhi to work as a domestic help towards the end of August. She had been hired twice through a placement agency, but was told to leave work within days on each occasion, the DCP said.

A 27-year-old woman who worked as a domestic help allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of a placement agency in south Delhi’s Tughlaqabad Extension on Monday morning. (Representative Image)(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Updated on Oct 29, 2019 03:34 AM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Language barrier impedes infra projects, push for Hindi, suggests central road body

According to the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), the language barrier is one of the reasons why many large-scale infrastructure projects suffer delays and drop in quality.

Labourers mainly understand and speak Hindi, CRRI says.(Parveen Kumar/Ht File)

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Published on Sep 09, 2019 03:58 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAshish Mishra and Soumya Pillai

Poor oral health linked to decreased quality of life and cognitive decline. Here’s how

According to a recent study, those who reported tooth symptoms experienced decline in cognition and episodic memory, often precursors to dementia.

Participants who reported teeth symptoms at baseline experienced their global cognition and episodic memory decline.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 06, 2019 04:46 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

Mind your language: Hockey team polishes English skills

With most India hockey players coming from rural areas, all of them even following Hindi is not a given, leave alone English. Having even an essential grasp of English can work wonders, be it communicating with the coach or on the field.

File image of Indian hockey team(Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Sep 03, 2019 01:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Bengaluru | BySandip Sikdar

Yemeni national clears city airport check with 6 bullets

The bullets were found only after a second checking of the luggage.

Awas Sabahussain Al Irani, related to one of the ambassadors from Yemen posted in Delhi, carried six long-range rifle bullets into the Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).(SOURCED)

cities

Updated on Jul 29, 2019 09:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

World’s youngest female pilot to fly Boeing 777, Anny Divya now a LinkedIn Influencer

In her first post on LinkedIn, Divya shared in her own words how her support system helped her pursue her dream job and how perseverance and hard work have led her to success.

Divya joined the coveted group of Indian and international leaders, who are part of the over 500 LinkedIn Influencer programme including Narendra Modi, Bill Gates, Priyanka Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Sachin Tendulkar, and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, among other eminent personalities.(AFP)

india news

Updated on Mar 08, 2019 03:03 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

After Arabic and English, Abu Dhabi includes Hindi as third official court language

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said it has extended the adoption of interactive forms of statement of claims filed before courts by including the Hindi language alongside Arabic and English in labour cases.

This is aimed at helping Hindi speakers to learn about litigation procedures, their rights and duties without a language barrier, in addition to facilitating registration procedures via unified forms available through the ADJD website, the judicial body said.(Picture for representation)

world news

Updated on Feb 11, 2019 10:47 AM IST

Sharjah | ByPress Trust of India

None better than Harendra as India coach: Sandeep Singh

Harendra was sacked as India coach earlier this month following a disappointing 2018 and offered another stint with the junior squad. He became the sixth coach to be sacked in as many years.

File picture of India's field hockey coach Harendra Singh(AFP)

sports

Updated on Jan 23, 2019 04:45 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPTI

Taha Kehar interview: Meet the Pakistani author who is a feminist first

The writer is reinventing the contemporary Pakistani woman in his books, and he’s drawing some rave reviews!

Taha feels that women need to express their views candidly, not recklessly

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 05, 2019 11:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySamreen Tungekar

Raising the bookshelf bar with Brunch Book Challenge 2019

Here’s a recap of this rules for this year’s challenge

In 2019, you will be required to read a total of 60 books between January 1 and December 31

lifestyle

Updated on Jan 05, 2019 10:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByTeam HT Brunch

Mumbai airport security wear cameras to catch unruly fliers

Cameras pinned to CISF staff uniforms to provide evidence against rude fliers or personnel

According to the Central Industrial Security Force, which manages security at 60 out of the 98 operational airports in the country, these cameras that also record audio will help nail rude or problematic fliers and even personnel.(Hindustan Times)

cities

Updated on Dec 10, 2018 12:29 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi, Mumbai

Can technology help improve the language learning experience?

The most difficult challenge in language learning is the ability to determine word complexities and process definitions in real time while also maintaining a routine that allows for practice and exposure to ensure advancement and long-term comprehension.

With growing opportunities at the global level and the increasing learning base, young learners want to leave no stone unturned while pursuing their dream careers.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

education

Published on Oct 03, 2018 05:05 PM IST

ByCristobal Viedma

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Expressing his disappointment, the Bengaluru man emphasized that this was not an isolated incident but a growing concern in Karnataka.

Rushikesh Khilare, 37, from Beed, has compiled seven volumes of dictionaries, documenting approximately 1.5 lakh words from 15 tribal dialects

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin too has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, opposing the non-inclusion of Tamil in the computer test for recruitment to CRPF.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said work needs to be done on a mission mode to overcome linguistic barriers in the education system so that the talent of those from rural areas and the poor is allowed to flourish.

After this Kerala-based youngster’s singing videos went viral on social media, people started complimenting him, and said it reminds them of legendary singer Mohammed Rafi’s soulful renditions.

His looks set him apart, so do his roles. There’s no real explanation for why I’ve made it, says the star of C U Soon.

Deep in the foothills of Mexico’s Sierra Juarez mountains, Juana Lazaro washes her hands vigorously, lathering up to her elbows and scrubbing between her fingers then rinsing them several times with cold water.

The forum said complainants were harassed at every juncture, which forced them to manage many affairs on their own in a foreign land with a language barrier

Comedian Ashish Shakya talks about his new stand-up special, the changing scene of comedy in India, and more

The market for theatrical releases for non English films may see a spike, feel industry experts

Time to run a recap of the rules for the upcoming 2020 challenge

The woman belonged to West Bengal and had arrived in Delhi to work as a domestic help towards the end of August. She had been hired twice through a placement agency, but was told to leave work within days on each occasion, the DCP said.

According to the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), the language barrier is one of the reasons why many large-scale infrastructure projects suffer delays and drop in quality.

According to a recent study, those who reported tooth symptoms experienced decline in cognition and episodic memory, often precursors to dementia.

With most India hockey players coming from rural areas, all of them even following Hindi is not a given, leave alone English. Having even an essential grasp of English can work wonders, be it communicating with the coach or on the field.

The bullets were found only after a second checking of the luggage.

In her first post on LinkedIn, Divya shared in her own words how her support system helped her pursue her dream job and how perseverance and hard work have led her to success.

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said it has extended the adoption of interactive forms of statement of claims filed before courts by including the Hindi language alongside Arabic and English in labour cases.

Harendra was sacked as India coach earlier this month following a disappointing 2018 and offered another stint with the junior squad. He became the sixth coach to be sacked in as many years.

The writer is reinventing the contemporary Pakistani woman in his books, and he’s drawing some rave reviews!

Here’s a recap of this rules for this year’s challenge

Cameras pinned to CISF staff uniforms to provide evidence against rude fliers or personnel

The most difficult challenge in language learning is the ability to determine word complexities and process definitions in real time while also maintaining a routine that allows for practice and exposure to ensure advancement and long-term comprehension.

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