Ayesha Kidwai

Ayesha Kidwai

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A respected linguist and professor at New Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ayesha Kidwai argues that English is not merely a remnant of colonialism but a language of opportunity and global prestige that many Indians aspire to learn.

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Ayesha Kidwai, a professor and linguist at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, discusses the desire for opportunities to learn internationally recognized languages.

‘যাঁরা ইংরেজি ভাষায় কথা বলেন, তাঁরা শিগগিরই লজ্জাবোধ করবেন'
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-07-29
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Indian linguist Ayesha Kidwai, a professor at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University, stated that she doesn’t think it’s the legacy of colonialism anymore.

A colonial hangover or a linguistic leg-up? India grapples with the enduring appeal of English
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-26
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