CBSE may make three languages mandatory and foreign language be treated as 'elective'
By 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) may make mandatory three languages for Class-X board examination and foreign language might be treated as fourth and "elective".
Feb 10, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Good grasp of native language may improve English skills
Pre-schoolers experience significant improvements in their English skills when they have a good grasp of their mother-tongue or native language, according to a new study.
Aug 18, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Newspapers fail to hit stands in Kashmir Valley for second day
Local newspapers failed to hit the stands for the second day in curfew-bound Kashmir after the government's alleged "clampdown" on the media.
Jul 17, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
So you think you know English perfectly? Try this quiz
We all speak the language English and believe it to be fairly an easy one. But, wait before you make any judgment about your knowledge skills related to one of the most difficult languages. Yes!
May 26, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
'Coz weak English is crime' this hilarious video will explain you why
Being pretentious is the in thing and no one can match us Indians when it comes to aping the West to impress others.
May 21, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Communicating crucial data? Use of English language unsafe: Report
The report further mentioned that cyber-attackers have now become more fierce, smarter and bolder where cyber-attacks are concerned and are gaining momentum on a global basis.
Mar 20, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
TerraTalk app can correct students' English pronounciation, grammar!
TerraTalk, wants to help English learners with a new app that promises to correct their pronunciation and grammar, says a report.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
Muslim women may be deported if they fail English test, says UK PM David Cameron
Some migrants to Britain who cannot pass an English test within 2-1/2 years of arriving may not be allowed to stay, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday in a move aimed at fostering greater integration by Muslim women.
Jan 18, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
How polyglot Petr Cech helps in Arsenal's defensive success?
The Czech goal-keeper simultaneously communicates with the Arsenal defence in English, French and Spanish.
Jan 01, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
Court language is English: SC
The plea was for amending the provisions of the Constitution to make Hindi the official language in the Supreme Court.
Dec 07, 2015, 21:30 PM IST
Neville won''t get lost in translation at Valencia
Gary Neville`s lack of Spanish will not be a problem when he takes charge of Valencia from Sunday as there are plenty of players who speak reasonable English, according to interim coach Salvador Gonzalez.
Dec 04, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
Nagaland postpones Class IX final exams
The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has postponed and rescheduled Class-IX final examination in the state.
Nov 22, 2015, 09:37 AM IST
Pope Francis studied English ''diligently'' for US visit
Pope Francis spent the summer "diligently" studying English ahead of his five-day visit to the US, the Vatican secretariat of its third in command, Monsignor Angelo Becciu said.
Sep 19, 2015, 16:34 PM IST
DNA: Is Hindi losing its importance to English?
Every year, 14th September is celebrated as Hindi diwas. Today, English language has completely overshadowed Hindi. So, is Hindi losing its importance to English?
Sep 14, 2015, 23:30 PM IST
