Sharing both geography and culture with India, Nepal is the closest extension of Hindi’s influence. About 8 million people understand Hindi, and around 80,000 use it as their primary language.

7 countries outside India where millions still speak Hindi

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the unity efforts of the opposition I.N.D.I.A opposition alliance seem to be coming under massive strain. DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran is facing condemnation for his allegedly derogatory remarks on Hindi speakers.

India: DMK leader's remark on Hindi speakers sparks controversy

Kritika Agrawal, language champion for Oxford's Hindi Living Dictionary, says that the Hindi word of the year is a big leap forward for the Hindi language as it aims to highlight the social and cultural relevance of Hindi in the current context.

Oxford Dictionaries will have a Hindi word of the year for 2017

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7 countries outside India where millions still speak Hindi

India: DMK leader's remark on Hindi speakers sparks controversy

Oxford Dictionaries will have a Hindi word of the year for 2017