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Day of the English Language at the United Nations
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The United Nations celebrates English Language Day on April 23 each year to honour the language and promote its history, culture, and achievements. The language is one of the UN’s two working languages and one of the six official languages. English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian are among the official languages. They are also the world’s most widely spoken languages. Did you know that April 23 is also the birthday and death date of William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon? The United Nations celebrates English Language Day not only to promote the language but also to honour William Shakespeare’s life and works.
The invasion of Britain by three Germanic tribes — the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes — in the 5th century A.D. marked the beginning of the English language. These Germanic tribes migrated from what is now Denmark and northern Germany, crossing the North Sea and driving out the original inhabitants, who spoke Celtic. The native Britons re-established themselves in what is now Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The Angles spoke Englisc and came from Engla-land (land of the Angles). England and English are both derived from these words.
Similar languages were spoken by the Germanic tribes, which evolved into Old English. This language is not the same as modern English, and even native English speakers would struggle to understand it. While Old English is no longer in use, it is the foundation for modern English.
The Duke of Normandy, William the Conqueror, invaded and conquered England in 1066. As a result, the Norman language, a variant of French, became the language of the royal court and commerce, while English became the language of the lower classes. Despite these shifts in status, English continued to evolve, incorporating Latin and French words.
The people of the British Isles overthrew French rule in the 14th and 15th centuries, and the English language regained its royal and commercial status. It was also a period of growth for the language in terms of literature and culture. William Shakespeare, for example, was a key figure in this development. Through his books and plays, Shakespeare added over 1700 new words to the English language, including ‘compromise,’ ‘deafening,’ and ‘cold-blooded.’
Due to international trade, the printing press, and classical learning, the English language underwent a series of evolutions and developments beginning in the 1600s. The colonisation of North America by the English boosted the language’s growth and popularity even more. The language continues to evolve and grow, incorporating words from various English-speaking countries as well as newly invented words for business and technology.
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5 nutritious dalia recipes for your children
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2 months agoon
January 28, 2025By
Digital Team
Most of us still prefer eating Dalia or broken wheat, which we all used to like. Whether we make the Dalia hot or sweet, it tastes fantastic. The fact that it is also safe for young children and newborns is its best feature. You can try a variety of Dalia meals to include this nutritious and wholesome grain in your child’s diet.
Darlia can be made from a number of grains, such as corn, wheat, or barley, and is essentially broken wheat. However, it is made in a number of Indian locations using a variety of methods and wheat. While you can make thick Dalia for kids and adults, you should make sure the consistency is thin while making it for your baby.
“Around 7 to 8 months, you can begin introducing Dalia/broken wheat. It is incredibly nourishing and is a great source of energy. It stimulates the digestive system and is filling “Shabana, a Certified Child Nutrition and Cooking Specialist, recently posted on Instagram. She also provided five simple Dalia recipes for you to give your baby.
- A bowl of Dalia Milk
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Dalia
Dates syrup: one tablespoon (optional)
Ghee-1/2tsp
Water, half a cup
Method:
- Wash Dalia and soak her for an hour. Remove the Dalia from the water and puree it in a blender with a small amount of water.
- Next, use a cotton cloth to squeeze out as much milk as you can from the Dalia paste.
- Place the extracted Dalia milk in a pan and heat until the mixture resembles porridge.
- Mix thoroughly after adding dates syrup. Turn off the burner and sprinkle ghee on top. Serve hot.
- Vegetable Dalai khichdi
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Dalia (washed and drained)
Ghee-1tbsp
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons of onions (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons of tomatoes (finely chopped)
Potato-1/2 (peeled & chopped) (peeled & chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
2 cups of water
Method:
1.Ghee should be heated in a pressure cooker before cumin is added.
- Add the onions and cook them till golden brown. Adding tomato, vegetables, and black pepper now, stir for one minute.
- Include water and Dalia. Put the lid on and pressure cook for 4 whistles and switch off the flame.
- After the pressure has been released, add more water as needed for your infant.
- Place the warm khichdi in a bowl and serve.
- Dalia gruel
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Dalia (washed and drained)
1 teaspoon date syrup (optional)
Almonds-4
3/4 cup of water
Milk-1/2cup
Method:
- Place Dalia, almonds, and water in a pressure cooker. Cook under pressure for two to three whistles.
- Add dates syrup (if using) and combine it into a smooth paste after the to pressure has been removed.
- Feed your infant by combining it with formula or breastmilk.
Note:
Transfer the blended Dalia into a sauce pan with the milk if using cow’s milk, then simmer it over a low temperature until it thickens.
Dalia Upma 4.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Dalia
vegetables – 1/4 teaspoon
1/2 tbsp Ghee, 2 curry leaves
as needed, pepper powder Salt as desired (optional)
- Dry roast Dalia for 2 minutes over medium heat in a pan with a little ghee, then set aside.
- Add ghee to the same pan. Splutter some mustard seeds in there.
- Stir in the hing and curry leaves for a brief period of time. 4. Add the vegetables and sauté for one minute. little water and continue cooking until they are tender.
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