·Should Hindi Be India's National LanguageToday's discussion
Should Hindi Be India's National Language: History, Politics, and Future
A 60-minute session, held on Sunday 24 August 2025, on whether Hindi should be India's national language. It stays away from party politics and looks at where the question lands in ordinary life: the auto ride in a new city, the circular from school, the station signboard, the office where lunch happens in Hindi, the accent someone copies at a wedding. Is one shared language glue or pressure, and who is expected to adjust? Twelve independent cards. Open three or four.
How we do this
Be respectfulDisagree with the point, never the person.
Raise your hand to speakSo nobody has to talk over anybody.
Keep it shortSay the thing, then let the next person in.
Discussion is encouragedReply to each other, not just to the question.
Tangents are allowedIf the room follows it, it is the discussion.
This is a safe spaceWhat is said here stays in the room.