we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

India is such a big country that various states like U.P., Bihar are like European countries. So if you wish to get job knowing only mother tongue, there is ample scope in your state. But if you wish to fid opportunities in othr states, you must learn either the language of that state or English. Thus a Punjabi can get job in Punjab only with his mother tongue. If he wishes to get job in Tamilnadu, he will have to learn Tamil if not English. Punjabi is more foreign than english in Tamilnadu. When you repeatedly talk of 'foreign', consider this aspect. If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. Hindi chauvanism is not acceptable.

we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

India is such a big country that various states like U.P., Bihar are like European countries. So if you wish to get job knowing only mother tongue, there is ample scope in your state. But if you wish to fid opportunities in othr states, you must learn either the language of that state or English. Thus a Punjabi can get job in Punjab only with his mother tongue. If he wishes to get job in Tamilnadu, he will have to learn Tamil if not English. Punjabi is more foreign than english in Tamilnadu. When you repeatedly talk of 'foreign', consider this aspect. If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. Hindi chauvanism is not acceptable.

@Gulshan Kumar Ajmani: I agree to what you have said over here. // If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. // I can't agree more. People all over are more open to accepting English rather than any other language because that would mean learning not just your mother tongue and English but about 20-27 languages which is not humanly possible.

we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

India is such a big country that various states like U.P., Bihar are like European countries. So if you wish to get job knowing only mother tongue, there is ample scope in your state. But if you wish to fid opportunities in othr states, you must learn either the language of that state or English. Thus a Punjabi can get job in Punjab only with his mother tongue. If he wishes to get job in Tamilnadu, he will have to learn Tamil if not English. Punjabi is more foreign than english in Tamilnadu. When you repeatedly talk of 'foreign', consider this aspect. If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. Hindi chauvanism is not acceptable.

@Gulshan Kumar Ajmani: I agree to what you have said over here. // If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. // I can't agree more. People all over are more open to accepting English rather than any other language because that would mean learning not just your mother tongue and English but about 20-27 languages which is not humanly possible.

It is often cited that abroad they work in their own languages. true but so many of them have a single language like Spain,France, England etc, Now when Europeans have to interact they talk in English as a link language. In fact English is not very well understood in most of the European countries. But in India which language will become the national language is still a problem.

we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

India is such a big country that various states like U.P., Bihar are like European countries. So if you wish to get job knowing only mother tongue, there is ample scope in your state. But if you wish to fid opportunities in othr states, you must learn either the language of that state or English. Thus a Punjabi can get job in Punjab only with his mother tongue. If he wishes to get job in Tamilnadu, he will have to learn Tamil if not English. Punjabi is more foreign than english in Tamilnadu. When you repeatedly talk of 'foreign', consider this aspect. If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. Hindi chauvanism is not acceptable.

@Gulshan Kumar Ajmani: I agree to what you have said over here. // If you feel english is imposed, there is greater opposition to imposition of Hindi on the entire country. // I can't agree more. People all over are more open to accepting English rather than any other language because that would mean learning not just your mother tongue and English but about 20-27 languages which is not humanly possible.

It is often cited that abroad they work in their own languages. true but so many of them have a single language like Spain,France, England etc, Now when Europeans have to interact they talk in English as a link language. In fact English is not very well understood in most of the European countries. But in India which language will become the national language is still a problem.

Probably we should have a poll to know and get the result...as in which language should become our national language. Though English and Hindi are the official languages of the Govt. of India.

It is a well known fact that the Japanese and the Chinese are now learning English like never before. Those who still beat their chests from the Hindi belt that English is a foreign language, need to understand that in every single country of Europe, their own Hindi wallahs from the English medium schools and the IITs and the IIMs, are studying their courses -- all higher education courses in, well, note this very important point, my dear Hindi wallahs, ENGLISH. Language, whether it is Hindi, or Tamil or any other language, is a means of understanding. Our Sardarjis from Punjab, for example, have settled down in Chennai, for decades, and speak Tamil so well. The daily wage labor from the Hindi belt, who do all sorts of civil Engineering work, including working for the Chennai Metro, in Chennai, have started speaking Tamil.

It is ridiculous to argue that speaking in English, transports us to a different culture. In fact, most of what goes on in Facebook, happens in various Indian languages as well. Hindi is the ideal link language, to be spoken throughout the country. It already has this status, even in Chennai. However, the Hindi wallahs also need to know that English is as important as Hindi.
Language and culture go together. Only if the people of another region understand local cultures and mix with the local people, and get to appreciate the good things of such cultures, can be make progress as a nation. For instance, many North Indians, enjoy Pongal, as a festival. They visit the houses of all friends, from various parts of India.

Language and culture can never be confused. Language is a means of communication, of better understanding, of mature outlook in life. There is no inferior or superior language. And in no way can people like Mr Limba think of advocating Hindi as the only language. This is absurd, to say the least.

It is a well known fact that the Japanese and the Chinese are now learning English like never before. Those who still beat their chests from the Hindi belt that English is a foreign language, need to understand that in every single country of Europe, their own Hindi wallahs from the English medium schools and the IITs and the IIMs, are studying their courses -- all higher education courses in, well, note this very important point, my dear Hindi wallahs, ENGLISH. Language, whether it is Hindi, or Tamil or any other language, is a means of understanding. Our Sardarjis from Punjab, for example, have settled down in Chennai, for decades, and speak Tamil so well. The daily wage labor from the Hindi belt, who do all sorts of civil Engineering work, including working for the Chennai Metro, in Chennai, have started speaking Tamil.

It is ridiculous to argue that speaking in English, transports us to a different culture. In fact, most of what goes on in Facebook, happens in various Indian languages as well. Hindi is the ideal link language, to be spoken throughout the country. It already has this status, even in Chennai. However, the Hindi wallahs also need to know that English is as important as Hindi.
Language and culture go together. Only if the people of another region understand local cultures and mix with the local people, and get to appreciate the good things of such cultures, can be make progress as a nation. For instance, many North Indians, enjoy Pongal, as a festival. They visit the houses of all friends, from various parts of India.

Language and culture can never be confused. Language is a means of communication, of better understanding, of mature outlook in life. There is no inferior or superior language. And in no way can people like Mr Limba think of advocating Hindi as the only language. This is absurd, to say the least.

Language and culture are two-sides of the same coin. I agree with what you have summed up but language is a tool to communication which in every sense has an influence on culture. Though both are separate but still go hand in hand.

we have not adapted English, but English is imposed on us. If our government had created jobs in our own language then English would be not so much necessary as it is today. only those who want to go other countries may have to learn English only for the purpose of communication. But over government has taken no care and as the result people have to depend on other country's language. Today English medium schools are growing on a faster rate while schools in our own languages are going down and down.

When we have opened up our country to globalisation, it is but natural that we adapt a language that is most practical and spoken by the majority of people world wide...By the way, which language can be adapted in India and how does it help to have several languages being used at the same time since each state has its own language ! Adapting English does not mean that people have stopped speaking in their own mother tongues nor have schools given up teaching in that language..

English is an international language and it is used predominantly for international commerce and business. In today's era of globalization we need a common language with which we can communicate with each other and thus English has rapidly grown its importance.