Linguistic Pride Erased
The Free Press Journal - Indore|December 20, 2024
Embracing Urdu's contributions would not only honour India's heritage but also strengthen the bonds that unite us as a nation

Language, like culture, thrives on diversity and inclusion. No language belongs to a particular religion—Sanskrit is not inherently Hindu, nor are Arabic and Persian exclusively Muslim. Urdu, as much a product of India's linguistic heritage as Hindi, has long been misrepresented and misunderstood. This makes the Rajasthan government's recent decision to remove Urdu terms from police and court vocabulary a deeply regrettable move that reflects intolerance rather than progress.

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This Christmas, unwrap the story of this versatile sweet that's a staple across the country on the festival plate

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NZC delegation in Pak to assess security arrangements

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has dispatched a delegation to Pakistan to evaluate security and logistical arrangements for the upcoming ODI tri-series scheduled in January.

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December 22, 2024
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Raw talent catches cricket legends' eyes

A STAR IN THE MAKING| Tendulkar praises young girl's 'smooth, effortless' bowling; Zaheer joins the chorus

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December 22, 2024
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HOCKEY IN 2024| Consecutive Olympic medals, Sreejesh's legacy, and the HIL's grand revival

A year of triumphs and transitions

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December 22, 2024
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Kohli, Smith, Root will decide their retirement: Chappell

Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell has offered a profound perspective on the inevitable decline of cricketing greats like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root, coining the term 'Elite Performance Decline Syndrome' (EPDS) to describe the subtle yet telling signs of elite players reaching the twilight of their careers.

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December 22, 2024
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Grand Atal Khel Mahotsav set to showcase over 2,000 athletes

The Atal Khel Mahotsav is gearing up for another thrilling year, taking place from December 22 to December 25 at the Atal Khel Parisar.

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December 22, 2024
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Rahul receives medical attention ahead of Boxing Day Test

Indian opener KL Rahul faced minor injury concerns as he was struck on the right hand while batting at the nets on Saturday in Melbourne.

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December 22, 2024
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MP overpowers Bihar in style

VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY| A Gawli-Patidar masterclass leads to a crushing win

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December 22, 2024
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MP shines at national school karate c'ship with four gold medals

In an impressive display of skill and determination, athletes from Madhya Pradesh excelled at the 68th Under 19 National School Karate Championship, clinching four gold medals.

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December 22, 2024
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Ghazanfar's fifer helps Afghanistan clinch 8-wicket victory over Zim

BRIEF SCORES Zimbabwe 127 (Sean Williams 60, Sikandar Raza 13; AM Ghazanfar 5/33) vs Afghanistan 131/2 (Sediqullah Atal 52, Abdul Malik 29; Trevor Gwandu 1/27).

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December 22, 2024