Languages and India:
India, the world’s second most populated country, is home to thousands of different languages and cultures. Each of its states has its own official language. There are also thousands of regional languages that, despite not having...
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Languages and India:
India, the world’s second most populated country, is home to thousands of different languages and cultures. Each of its states has its own official language. There are also thousands of regional languages that, despite not having official status, are still flourishing. The majority of the languages spoken in the country belong to the Indo Aryan branch of the Indo-European family. India is also home to Tamil, one of the world’s oldest languages. In total, there are 22 scheduled languages in the country.
The Assamese Language:
Assamese is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. It is officially recognized in the state of Assam. In northeastern Indian states, the Assamese language acts as the lingua franca for the people of the region. It has 14.8 million native speakers that live in three Indian states. These states are Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.
Facts About the Assamese Language:
Assamese has been around since the 7th century BC. The earliest
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