Language learning

Learning In Mother Tongue Enhancing Cognitive Abilities Of Students: UGC Chairman

"Learning in one's native language, particularly during the initial years of formal education, contributes significantly to enhancing children's cognitive abilities in numeracy and problem-solving and fostering creativity and innovation," said UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar.

Aug 12, 2023, 09:02 AM IST

Punjab Cabinet approves amendment to make Punjabi compulsory in schools

Any school, which contravenes the provisions of the Learning of Punjabi and other Languages Act or the rules made thereunder for a month for the first time, shall be liable for a penalty of Rs 50,000.

Nov 07, 2021, 18:44 PM IST

Babies start learning language in the womb: Study

Previous studies have demonstrated this by measuring changes in babies' behaviour - for example, by measuring whether babies change the rate of sucking on a pacifier when the speech changes from one language to a different language with different rhythmic properties.

Jul 18, 2017, 16:25 PM IST