More than half of the world's population speaks more than one language—but there is no consistent method for defining "bilingual" or "multilingual." This makes it difficult to accurately assess ...

LANGUAGES are not only tools of communication but also carriers of culture, values and identity. Recognising this, the Education Ministry says it remains committed to heritage preservation. In a ...

UBC’s first symposium on Linguaphobia, Linguistic Indifference and the Monolingual University (LLIMU) took place this fall as part of the Faculty of Arts’ Multilingual Week. LLIMU is a research ...

Learn how to pronounce player and coach names by listening to the audio of each respective player or coach pronouncing his name NBA.com Staff Click each team name below to access each individual ...

BENGALURU: In a compelling panel discussion titled ‘Should a country speak a single language?’, Indian literary critic GN Devy and writer–translator Deepa Bhasthi, in conversation with moderator ...

Former President Joe Biden suffered a humiliating gaffe while trying to pronounce “America” as he criticized the Trump administration at a forum on LGBTQ rights in Washington, DC, Friday afternoon.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged all higher education institutions (HEIs) across the country to implement guidelines framed by the “Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti” (BBS) under the “Learn One ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

PhD Candidate, Long-term Effects of Bilingualism on the Ageing Brain, University of Reading People are living longer than ever around the world. Longer lives bring new opportunities, but they also ...

The University of Minnesota and the communities surrounding it house an incredible wealth of languages, a resource activists often overlook. Throughout campus, you’ll find dozens of leaflets and ...

When it comes to healthy brain aging, advice usually includes eating well, staying active and maintaining social connections. New evidence, however, has added an extra task to the list—learning ...

An international study led by Dr. Agustín Ibáñez and co-authors reveals that speaking multiple languages may slow the biological processes of aging and protect against age-related decline.