Linguistics over licences in Maharashtra

Maharashtra mandates taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15, sparking debate on language, identity, and ...
The Week

Is your child's school teaching Marathi? Why Maharashtra schools can no longer ignore Marathi language

Maharashtra's School Education Minister Dada Bhuse has announced the strict enforcement of the Maharashtra Compulsory ...

Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai’s migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time

A taxi driver tracing alphabets after an 11-hour shift. An auto driver whose phone is now full of Marathi reels. Drivers have until August 15 to learn the language or lose their permits. The Indian ...

Marathi mandatory in Maharashtra schools; violators may face cancellation of recognition: Minister

Maharashtra has mandated Marathi language teaching and examinations for all schools, from Classes 1 to 10, across all mediums ...
Hindustan Times

Drivers take Marathi lessons to better serve Pune commuters

In response to the state transport department’s decision to make knowledge of basic Marathi compulsory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers operating in Maharashtra, several transport unions in Pune ...