The Hindi Divide: A Bigger Issue Than Just Navodaya Schools The Supreme Court's recent order to Tamil Nadu has reignited a long standing debate over language policies in Indian education.
On the surface, this appears to be a dispute between the state government and the Centre over teaching Hindi in schools run by the former.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it's clear that this is merely a symptom of a larger issue – one that speaks to deep seated tensions between language, culture, and power in India.