Kolkata: Call it linguistic identity, parochialism, or pushback against Hindi ‘imposition’, a renewed language ‘battle’ simmers between Bengali and non-Bengali speakers in West Bengal. Three stray ...

The growing presence of Hindi/Hindu/Hindustani in the socio-cultural life of West Bengal – reflected in the changing tenor of its festivals (Holi instead of Dol ...

NAGPUR: Swarshilpa’s musical event ‘Geet Hindi Saaz Bangla’ presented mellifluous songs composed by Bengali musicians, at Scientific Society Hall , Laxmi Nagar, on Sunday evening. The group offered ...

The United Nations has adopted a resolution prompting its Department of Global Communications to use both official and non-official languages, including Bangla. On Friday, the United Nations General ...