A colonial hangover or a linguistic leg-up? India grapples with the enduring appeal of English
- Posted on July 26, 2025
- By CNN
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A colonial hangover or a linguistic leg-up? India grapples with the enduring appeal of English
When British traders landed on India’s shores in the 1600s, they arrived in search of spices and silk but stayed for centuries – leaving behind a legacy that would shape the nation long after their colonial exploitation ended: the English language.
