Ayesha Kidwai
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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,722 | $21,000,000 | 6,454$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 131,857 | $350,000 | 280$ |
| Totals | 2 | 495,692,034 | 233,579 | $21,350,000 | 6,734$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bangladesh:
Ayesha Kidwai, a professor and linguist at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, discusses the desire for opportunities to learn internationally recognized languages.
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United States:
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.
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