India, Feb. 22 -- Poetry renditions in Bhojpuri, reflective shlokas in Sanskrit, musical notes of Himachal Pradesh and Bihu folk dance beats of Assam were among some of the highlights as India House in London marked International Mother Language Day. The United Nations (UN) recognised linguistic celebration, marked annually on February 21, is designed to highlight the role of multilingual education in promoting inclusion and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The High Commission of India gathering on Friday coincided with celebrations of the Foundation Days of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh, organised to showcase a vibrant diaspora representin...