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Once we have been occupied and ruled by Britishers(portuguese and dutch people for sometime) for around 200 years.Our ancerstors have given their lives to make india (once called "hindhustan") a free nation.So many people have rejoiced their life with the hope that we would be free from the influence of wetsern people,but i think we have been again attacked by them but this time with language instead of weapons.In those days our legends have fought against britishers inorder to not to lose our culture,heritage and self rsepect,but now a days we have been attcked by western people with a weapon called language(English)in a such a way that we are losing our language(teleugu,hindi,malayaalam) consequently culture and heritage.In those days people didn't know how to tackle britishers agianst their weapons,but now eventhough we know how to tackle western people with language, we are ignoring it in such a way that nothing is happening which would result a future india with imoprted cultuure

2007-02-13 01:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by uppu 1 in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Other - Cultures & Groups

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English is the most common language in the world.

"Because English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred to as a "global language", the lingua franca of the modern era. While English is not an official language in many countries, it is currently the language most often taught as a second language around the world. Some linguists believe that it is no longer the exclusive cultural sign of "native English speakers", but is rather a language that is absorbing aspects of cultures worldwide as it continues to grow. It is, by international treaty, the official language for aerial and maritime communications, as well as one of the official languages of the European Union, the United Nations, and most international athletic organisations, including the International Olympic Committee.

Books, magazines, and newspapers written in English are available in many countries around the world. English is also the most commonly used language in the sciences. In 1997, the Science Citation Index reported that 95% of its articles were written in English, even though only half of them came from authors in English-speaking countries"

2007-02-13 02:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't you think that that's good? I mean a guy would have a HUGE ADVANTAGE if he spoke English, besides, it's good to know other languages, it widens your opportunities and gives you a chance for gaining knowledge by reading other books, I wish Algeria was conquered by the British...
But then again, I live in U.A.E., so that shouldn't be a problem...

2007-02-13 02:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

What language would you have people use?

India can't even agree on having just one.

2007-02-13 02:02:08 · answer #3 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0 0

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