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Use of Devanagari numerals on new banknotes draws complaints of Hindi chauvinism

In a sharp break from the tradition of not privileging one Indian language or script over the other, the use of Devanagari numerals on the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes is the first such instance in ...
The New Indian Express

Choosing Devanagari has been an organic evolution, says Nikheel Aphale on his debut solo exhibition, Aksharscape, in Delhi

Nikheel Aphale’s art practice draws on calligraphy with the Devanagari script as his muse. Devanagari is the script of his mother tongue, Marathi, and its sounds and visuals triggered his art practice ...
Bollywood Hungama

Nawazuddin Siddiqui on why he prefers scripts in Devanagari: “It will be learned very quickly”

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most versatile performers in Indian cinema, known for his unmatched dedication to the craft. His journey reflects a deep passion for acting, evident in the wide range ...
NDTV

IIT Roorkee Develops World's First AI Model To Read And Convert Ancient Modi Script

Dataset comprising over 2,000 images of Modi script paired with corresponding Devanagari text was used IIT Roorkee 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed the world's ...
The New Indian Express

Konkani forums oppose Devanagari as lone official script of language

MANGALURU: The Global Konkani Forum (GKF) and Mandd Sobhann have condemned the 'arbitrary decision' of the Sahitya Akademi Konkani Advisory Board to declare Devanagari as the lone official script of ...