‘Rare moment’: Harvard University apologises over ‘insensitive image’ for Sanskrit course – The Times of India

‘Rare moment’: Harvard University apologises over ‘insensitive image’ for Sanskrit course – The Times of India

Harvard University (AP image) Harvard University has issued an apology after a social media post by its Department of South Asian Studies featuring artwork related to its Sanskrit programme sparked allegations of insensitivity and bias online.The controversy began after an image used to represent Harvard’s Elementary Sanskrit course drew criticism on social media. The Coalition…

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‘Some Bharatiya people don’t know our own languages,’ says RSS chief; calls for introspection | India News – The Times of India

‘Some Bharatiya people don’t know our own languages,’ says RSS chief; calls for introspection | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday voiced concern over the declining use of Indian languages, saying the trend has reached a stage where “some Bharatiya people do not know our own languages.” He was speaking at a book release event in Nagpur.Bhagwat urged society to reflect on the diminishing role of mother tongues…

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