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Is there a distinctive "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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Sun 6 Jul 2014 18:00

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  • Sun 6 Jul 2014 18:00