New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday underlined the role of language in nation-building, saying that Hindi serves as a unifying thread in India's diverse linguistic landscape.

Attending World Hindi Diwas organised at the CB Muthamma Hall in Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, Singh said, "Language plays an important role in nation building, and hindi is our common language. There are many languages in the country, and Hindi is one that unites us all. It won't be exaggerated to say that language keeps the culture alive."

Norwegian Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener extended her greetings on the occassion, underlining how Hindi plays an important role in connecting people across cultures. ...