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**Summary:**
The Hindu published a live discussion on July 2, 2025, featuring Deepak Pawar from the Marathi Abhyas Kendra and Vinaya Deshpande, Mumbai Bureau Chief of The Hindu. The discussion centered on Maharashtra’s controversial decision to reverse its plan to make Hindi mandatory in schools, the political fallout, and the implications of this decision for the National Education Policy’s three-language formula. The article also mentions a variety of newsletters and features offered by The Hindu, covering topics ranging from Indian perspectives on world affairs to technology, science, health, and books.
**News Article:**
**Maharashtra Backtracks on Hindi Mandate, Sparking Political Firestorm**
**Mumbai, July 2, 2025** – A controversial decision by the Maharashtra government to reverse its earlier mandate requiring Hindi in schools has ignited a political backlash and brought renewed scrutiny to the National Education Policy’s (NEP) three-language formula.
The Hindu hosted a live discussion today featuring Deepak Pawar from the Marathi Abhyas Kendra and Vinaya Deshpande, The Hindu’s Mumbai Bureau Chief, to dissect the U-turn. Experts analyzed the factors contributing to the reversal and explored the potential ramifications for language policy across the nation.
The discussion highlights the delicate balance between promoting national languages and preserving regional identities within India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
The Hindu continues to provide in-depth coverage of national and international events, including regional news from Karnataka, film reviews, technology updates, science explainers, health advice, and book reviews. Readers are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue through the newspaper’s online commenting platform.
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