Indian Languages

India is a linguistically diverse country with over 20 officially recognized languages and thousands of regional dialects. Major languages like Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Urdu belong to different language families such as Indo-Aryan and Dravidian, each with unique scripts and cultural histories. Many Indians are multilingual, often speaking their regional language, a lingua franca like Hindi or English, and sometimes other local languages. This rich linguistic tapestry reflects India’s cultural complexity, history, and regional identities, playing a vital role in daily life, education, media, and governance.