September 2011

New series on Hindi poetry

HUF is pleased to introduce our newest web feature, Kāvyārtha — an interactive guided tour of unique moments in Hindi poetry. In this collection of online articles, HUF director Rupert Snell focuses on poetic structure and aesthetics as a means of approaching the artha (the meanings and ends) of kāvya (poetry) in Hindi. The series begins with a focus on Braj and Awadhi, it will gradually expand to encompass Khari Boli and modern Hindi poetry.

New series on Hindi poetry

Grammar: Conditionals and Counterfactuals

We return to grammatical concerns with this look at conditionals and counterfactuals (aka the past subjunctive). The presentation begins with a famous Ghalib couplet that features a counterfactual construction, it then provides a comprehensive breakdown of grammatical rules, and concludes with a series of useful drills. You can view the presentation online,  or download it as PDF or a Powerpoint presentation.

Topic-Specific Language: Environment 5 – Bat & Bird: A Film

Dr. Shankar’s look at environmental Hindi ends with a flourish: a line-by-line breakdown of a quirky, environment-themed cartoon dubbed in Hindi. Great practice for beginners! You can view the presentation online,  or download it as PDF or a Powerpoint presentation.

Topic-Specific Language: Environment 4 – Recycling Paper

Our exploration of Hindi in environmental contexts continues with this look at recycling paper in India. The presentation begins with some questions which guide you through a look at an in-depth government-sponsored recycling advertisement. The presentation concludes with a translation exercise. You can view the presentation online,  or download it as a  PDF or a Powerpoint presentation.

Topic-Specific Language: Environment 3 – Saving Delhi’s Environment

We continue our exploration of Hindi in environmental contexts with this look at saving Delhi’s environment. The presentation begins with some questions which guide you through a subsequent tour of newspaper and advertisement clippings. The presentation concludes with some comprehension questions. You can view the presentation online,  or download it as PDF or a Powerpoint presentation.