BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.2//EN TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-WR-TIMEZONE:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1018@map-india.org DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250927T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20250919T090814Z URL:https://map-india.org/map-events/its-time-to-dig-out-antique-isl/ SUMMARY:It’s Time to Dig Out Antique ISL DESCRIPTION:Language is alive—it breathes\, grows\, and transforms with e ach generation. Indian Sign Language (ISL) is no different. But how has th e ISL we know today changed from its traditional roots? What stories do th ese transformations tell?\nJoin us for a captivating panel discussion feat uring three Deaf experts from across India as they unveil the fascinating journey of ISL through time. Discover how traditional sign language has ev olved\, what forces shaped these changes\, and why understanding this evol ution matters more than ever.\n\nFrom historical roots to modern expressio ns\, this conversation will reveal the cultural significance and rich heri tage embedded in every gesture\, while exploring how we can honor ISL's le gacy in our rapidly changing world.\n\nThis event is part of the Internati onal Week of the Deaf\, presented in collaboration with MAP and Hear a Mil lion (HAM). ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://map-india.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09 /Website-cover-images-new-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata X-LIC-LOCATION:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240927T160000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR