Language

The Day Ranjeet Took the Omnibus (Backwards)

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In my previous post, I introduced the classic sitcom Mind Your Language and its unforgettable character, Ali Nadim. If you thought that was fun, wait till you meet Ranjeet Singh, the most courteous English speaker who turns even a basic English sentence into a grand declaration. His English takes you back to those early days of … Read more

Indian English Hits: How We Bent English Without Breaking It

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No grammar was harmed in the making of this article. Indians speak English like nobody else, and I mean that as a compliment and a warning. We don’t just speak it; we give it a complete personality transplant. In Indian English, we “do pooja”, “pass time”, “give exams”, and “shift houses” like language is clay … Read more