From the 2026-27 academic session, CBSE will require students in Classes 9 and 10 to study three languages starting July 1, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The languages will be labeled R1, R2, and R3, with at least two needing to be native Indian languages. In a key relief, CBSE says there will be no board exam for the third language at the Class 10 level. Until new textbooks arrive, schools will use Class 6-level third-language books and receive teaching guidance later.
Collins Dictionary has named “brat” its Word of the Year for 2024, describing it as a cultural phenomenon resonating globally. The choice highlights how fast slang can move from online chatter to mainstream usage, reflecting shifting attitudes and youth-driven language trends worldwide.
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