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Two Tongues, One Soul: The Hindi-Urdu Divide

While speakers from Delhi and Lahore can converse with ease, their national languages, Hindi and Urdu, are officially distinct. This…

1 week ago

The 10 Portuguese Words You’re Already Using

Did you know that every time you spread marmalade on your toast or watch a documentary about cobras, you're speaking…

2 weeks ago

The Dravidian Language Family: A South Indian Enigma

Venture beyond the familiar Indo-European languages and discover the ancient Dravidian family of Southern India and Sri Lanka. From the…

2 weeks ago

Why We Call It Japan, Not Nippon

Why do we call the "Land of the Rising Sun" Japan instead of its native Nippon? This linguistic puzzle opens…

2 weeks ago

The Politics of Place Names: Why Cities Change

From Bombay to Mumbai, place names are more than just labels on a map; they are battlegrounds for identity, power,…

3 weeks ago

The Billion-Dollar Dialogue: How a Nation’s Language Policy Shapes Its Economy

Beyond culture and identity, a nation's language policy has a powerful, measurable impact on its economy. From Switzerland's multilingual GDP…

3 weeks ago

The Shape of Nothing: How the Invention of ‘Zero’ Was a Linguistic and Mathematical Revolution

The concept of zero is more than just a number; it’s a profound linguistic and philosophical idea that had to…

3 weeks ago

Language Learning and Mental Health: Can Multilingualism Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

As we age, maintaining mental agility becomes more crucial. A healthy mind is essential for achieving longevity and leading a…

2 years ago

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