The three-language formula in the National Education Policy has understandably invited criticism. What role does language play in India? Is language the same as dialect? What is the language that unites India and what is a language that divides us? Three distinguished guests discuss the history, politics and culture of language with Kapil Sibal – Delhi University professor Apoorvanand, educationist Anita Rampal and activist and language professor Ayesha Kidwai.