language

Nigerian village sees people using gender-based languages

The locals in Ubang believe that they are blessed by God. Read More

Shakespeare in trouble: Dutch fret about English on campus

The growing popularity of English as a medium of instruction at Dutch universities is ringing… Read More

French language eyes ‘le comeback’ as Britain leaves Europe

BRUSSELS: Once upon a time speaking French was easy in Brussels, but things have changed.… Read More

Caribbean bloc condemns Trump’s ‘repulsive’ language

GEORGETOWN: The 15-nation Caribbean Community on Saturday condemned US President Donald Trump's use of "repulsive… Read More

Language of persecuted Rohingya poised to go digital

TEKNAF, BANGLADESH: For decades the Rohingya have been denied recognition in Myanmar but the persecuted… Read More

BBC name change stirs language row in Afghanistan

KABUL: The BBC is facing an angry reaction in Afghanistan after it changed the name… Read More

Baby bats learn language from peers: study

Baby bats learn language from peers in their colony, and will adopt the group's dialect,… Read More

Mind over gray matter: new map lays out brain’s cerebral cortex

WASHINGTON: Neuroscientists acting as cartographers of the human mind have devised the most comprehensive map… Read More

Facebook will automatically translate posts into different languages

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Friday began testing a translation tool that will automatically let posts… Read More

Gayle under fire again for flirting with female journalist

LONDON: A British journalist has claimed that West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle used obscene language… Read More

U.S. Consulate launches first-ever Sindhi language web site

KARACHI: U.S. Consul General Brian Heath Tuesday officially launched the consulate’s first-ever Sindhi language web… Read More

Mobile language apps help millions learn less, more often

FRANKFURT: Smartphone apps that help people learn languages for free or nearly free, a few… Read More

Wasim Akram used “harsh language” when his car was hit, says arrested driver

KARACHI: A man arrested in connection to attack on cricketer Wasim Akram’s car has recorded… Read More

Senate polls: ECP announces instructions for voters

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the instructions for voters that will elect… Read More

MPC rejects demand for more administrative units

KARACHI: A multi-party conference was organized by Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) and Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT)… Read More

Foul language: Ajmal reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

SRI LANKA: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reprimanded and warned for a Level 1… Read More