A script in search of a language’s future

The push to get Kodava into the Eighth Schedule has revived old arguments over scripts, censuses, and what a language needs to survive. ______________ SUMMARY The Kodava language, native to Kodagu, is a Dravidian language facing a decline in speakers. Despite its rich history and unique linguistic features, it is not among India’s 22 official … Continue reading A script in search of a language’s…