Historically, Telugu was the third most widely spoken language in British India, boasting 1.7 crore native speakers, as per the 1881 Census. However, by the 2011 Census, it dropped to fourth place, ...

Excessive use of foreign words and the lack of new word formation are causing stagnation in the Telugu language, opined District Fire Officer Srinivasa Rao. Rajamahendravaram: Excessive use of foreign ...