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Languages

Inefficacious Ummah

The Arabic word “Ummah” could be translated as “nation”, though it broadly represents a grouping of people who are united by Islamic faith, values, and purpose.

Language should build, and not break, bonds

Once again, an intense controversy has erupted in the country over languages. The National Education Policy 2020 (chapter 4) emphasizes the importance of educating children in their mother-tongue or regional language up to Class 5, and preferably Class 8 and beyond.

Language and Power

Language is not just an instrument of expression, grammar, and philosophy, it embodies the genius of a race and its culture. It is also an icon an emotive symbol for which people die as martyrs. It happened with the Jews, the Irish and the Bengalis (rather Bangladeshis). As an instrument of articulation, it is indispensable, and as an icon, so noble and chaste. But when it is used as an instrument of oppression by means of imposition, it may prove to be dangerous