Linguistic pride has remained an integral feature of Tamil Nadu. At the same time, over several centuries, people speaking multiple Tamil dialects have struck a harmonious balance with speakers of ...

Negombo Fishermen’s Tamil, which is spoken by around 50,000 people, has been influenced by Sinhala and sounds different from other dialects in the country.

“The Tamil dialects became more of an implicit part of the film. We were no longer trying to highlight the linguistic markers of the language. Instead, we have everyone talk about their art and ...

Explore India's Three-Language Policy: its history, evolution, and challenges. Learn how NEP 2020 offers flexibility despite ...