Indian English: Language & Culture

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'Indian English' is India's informal and colourful take on the English language, a mash up of American and British English poured over the Indian tongue. Bollywood jargon, Hinglish slang, you know you want to talk that talk!

• Guide to pronunciation and grammar
• Handy word finder
• Slang and sayings
• Coverage of official Indian languages

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