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11 August 2026

GS-1Editorials11 Aug 2026thehindu.com

English in India, a language that has earned its place

The article discusses the debate surrounding the status of English as an 'Indian language,' triggered by a recent Supreme Court observation. It acknowledges English's colonial origins but argues that Indians have appropriated and transformed it over two centuries, making it integral to the country's linguistic landscape. The piece advocates for nurturing multilingualism rather than framing the issue as a binary choice between English and other Indian languages.

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06 August 2026

GS-3Editorials06 Aug 2026thehindu.com

The next growth story could be woven by hand

The article highlights the historical and contemporary significance of India's handloom sector, emphasizing its role as a major source of rural non-farm employment, particularly for women, and a crucial element of cultural heritage. It discusses the challenges of diminishing returns and the threat of extinction for many traditional weaves. The piece advocates for a policy shift from mere preservation to aspiration, focusing on leveraging handloom's potential for economic growth, global branding, sustainability, and soft power. It also underscores the importance of government initiatives, market access, e-commerce integration, Geographical Indication (GI) protection, and better data measurement to ensure the sector's future viability and attract younger generations.

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23 June 2026

GS-1Editorials23 Jun 2026thehindu.com

A Trojan horse has breached the IITs

The article critically analyzes the current implementation of the 'Indian Knowledge System' (IKS) project in educational institutions like IITs. It argues that the project, instead of focusing on genuine indigenous intellectual contributions such as Panini's linguistics, Nyaya logic, Kerala school of mathematics, or Wootz steel, promotes 'Puranic science,' mythology as history, and ritual as technology, lacking verifiability.

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