foreign languages

From 2018, foreign languages may become fourth or fifth language in schools

Foreign languages such as German and French may not be part of the three-language formula in schools from the next academic session.

Oct 08, 2017, 11:52 AM IST

Speaking in foreign tongues? It may lead to vocal fatigue, voice disorders, say scientists!

Researchers found that speaking a foreign language causes changes in voice, especially in pitch. Acoustical and perceptual analyses supported the subjective notions.

May 14, 2017, 23:14 PM IST

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

Bill Gates' greatest regret in life is...

Despite the success, the fame and the money, it appears the richest man in the world, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation, has regrets.

Jan 31, 2015, 10:32 AM IST