Punjabi Language

Ignoring of Punjabi by the Akalis under pressure from ultra Hindu nationalist party: BJP [by Jaspal Singh Sidhu]

Notwithstanding several pious pronouncements and official fiats, the Akali Dal led government failed enforce Punjabi in government offices, obviously under pressure from ultra Hindu nationalist party, BJP which is bent upon making Punjab suba a bi-lingual state .

Contemporary condition and Challenges before Punjabi language in foreign countries

Dr. Sewak Singh is Associate Professor of Religion at Eternal University, Baru Sahib. He talked to Sikh Siyasat's editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi on contemporary conditions of Punjabi language in foreign countries. He also discussed challenges faced by those engaged in promotion of Punjabi language amongst next generations of Punjabis in foreign countries.

Discussing Contemporary situation of Punjabi Language – Talkshow with Dr. Sewak Singh

Sikh Siyasat's editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Dr. Sewak Singh on contemporary situation of Punjabi Language. This is full recording of the talk show.

On Punjabi Language, Education and Sikh Diaspora: Dr. Sewak Singh [Video]

S. Sewak Singh (Dr.) is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies & Asst. Dean of Akal College of Arts & Sciences at Eternal University, Baru Sahib.

Situation of Languages and Linguistics policy of India (Special Talkshow with Prof. Joga Singh)

Prof. Joga Singh said that Languages in India were not recognized in accordance with linguistic norms, rather the politics played it's part in this matter and many languages were not recognized in their independent form. Such languages were merely declared as sub-forms of Hindi. For example as per linguistic parameters Bhojpuri was an independent language but it was declared as a sub-form of Hindi.

Three of four Aam Aadmi Party MPs from Punjab take oath in Punjabi; Harsimrat, other Akali, Congress MPs followed the trend

Showing sensitivity towards their linguistic identity in the Indian Parliament, all four newly elected members of parliament of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took oath in Punjabi language.

Punjabi university launches Punjabipedia – an online treasure of Punjabi language

Patiala, Punjab (March 01, 2014): It is learnt that the Punjabi University, Patiala has launched "Punjabipedia", an exclusive online treasure relating to Punjabi language. It was reportedly launched on February 26, 2014.

Punjabi University to launch Punjabipedia to promote Punjabi language

Patiala, Punjab (January 24, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Punjabi University, Patiala is going to launch Punjabi encyclopaedia – Punjabipedia next week. Punjabi University is aiming to promote Punjabi language through this project.

Marginalization of Punjabi language continues in Chandigarh – Written test for Driving license in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telgu & Kannada only

Chandigarh/ Punjab (January 01, 2013): A detailed news report in Punjabi Tribune, a regional vernacular published from Chandigarh has revealed that marginalization of Punjabi language continues in Chandigarh.

Punjabi is capable of being medium of education from Primary to Higher Studies [Qaumi Masle – EP – 20]

In this episode of Qaumi Masle Dr. Joga Singh shattered the misconception that Punjabi lacks medical or technical terminology. He also referred to the results of international research to emphasize that mother languages should be medium of education.

Punjabi is 3rd most-spoken language in England and Wales

London, United Kingdom (January 04, 2013): According to media reports 'Punjabi' is the third most-spoken language in England and Wales, as per figures of the 2011 census. English tops the list, followed by Polish.

Dr. Sewak Singh to tell students importance of mother language

Malout, Punjab (February 26, 2012): International Mother Language Day is observed on 21 February every year. As per information posted on website of the Sikh Students Federation (SSF), Guru Teg Bahadur Group of Colleges, Chhapianwali, Malout unit of SSF will be organizing a special lecture of Dr. Sewak Singh on 27 February, 2012 to mark the day which signifies the importance of mother language.

Seminar Report: Experts worried about marginalization of Punjabi in education, media and social use

Patiala (October 05, 2011): Linguistics and media experts raised the issues of marginalization as well as distortion of Punjabi language in education, media and social use, during the seminar organized by a students’ body at Arts Auditorium, Punjabi University, Patiala on October 05, 2011. Sikh Students Federation, the premier body of Sikh Students in Punjab, organized the seminar on “contemporary condition of Punjabi language” with special focus on its’ use in education and media.

Student delegation approached BCI to alter decision discriminating against Punjabi

New Delhi (September 28, 2010): Students of Punjab, under the banner of Sikh Students Federation, approached the Bar Council of India at New Delhi to oppose the decision of BCI that has allegedly resulted in discrimination against Punjabi Language.

Students started Signature Campaign to get recognition for Punjabi Language

The Sikh Students Federation and students of Punjabi University, today, launched a signature drive to show their protest against the decision of Bar Council of ...

Bar Association ignores Punjabi Language, SSF reacts sharply

Patiala (27 August, 2010): The Sikh Students Federation has reacted sharply against Bar Association of India’s decision to not to allow Law graduates to opt Punjabi as their medium for Lawyers eligibility test to be held on December 05.

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