Before the widespread adoption of Unicode, Indian language computing was plagued by "font locking." Developers created custom encoding schemes to map Marathi glyphs onto English keyboards.
Always verify the licensing terms of the specific font file you download. While the movement is toward “freedom,” some variants remain the intellectual property of the Indian Express Group. For personal and non-commercial use, the “New” Loksatta font is your best bet for authentic Marathi typography.
The concept of freedom attached to the Loksatta font brings several tangible benefits to the Marathi-speaking community.
Before the widespread adoption of Unicode, Indian language computing was plagued by "font locking." Developers created custom encoding schemes to map Marathi glyphs onto English keyboards.
Always verify the licensing terms of the specific font file you download. While the movement is toward “freedom,” some variants remain the intellectual property of the Indian Express Group. For personal and non-commercial use, the “New” Loksatta font is your best bet for authentic Marathi typography.
The concept of freedom attached to the Loksatta font brings several tangible benefits to the Marathi-speaking community.