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English, as Indian as languages come
English in India is an indigenized language, deeply adapting to local culture with unique accents and words like 'prepone.' The author argues this colonial legacy is now a 'glocal' Indian language, a result of healthy appropriation, not imposition. It's forged for Indian communication, robustly refuting those deeming it exclusively foreign or colonial. English's 'genius' lies in its 'impurity' and ability to thrive by 'linguistic theft,' making it Indian by naturalization. Languages are defined by where they are consumed, not originated.
Economic Times · ET Bureau · Jul 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM