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Manny Masih: Is there a distinctive "Indian English"?

06/07/2014

Is there a distinctive "Indian English"?

BBC Local Radio - Manny Masih, Is there a distinctive "Indian English"?

Manny discusses whether or not there is such a thing as "Indian English"

Is there a distinctive "Indian English"? Yes, according to a hashtag that's been trending in India - #IndianEnglish.

Hundreds of British Muslims have joined aid convoys to Syria despite legal threats from the UK government, and concerns around radicalisation.  Manny finds out the latest.  Also, is there a distinctive "Indian English"? Yes, according to a hashtag that's been trending in India - #IndianEnglish.  It seems this is partly because Indians often translate directly from Hindi when they speak English.  We’ll be talking to a linguistics expert from Gloucestershire to find out more.  Plus, The Football Association has set up a new panel, in the wake of the high profile discrimination cases to do with the racial abuse of opposing players.

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