The trend of speaking in Tanglish -- a combination of Tamil and English is fast catching up with the youth of Tamil Nadu. The state is probably the only state in the country where English is understood and spoken by most residents. During the 1960's, the Dravidian movement swept Tamil Nadu and saying no to Hindi was its consequence, and English assumed importance since.
Vani Gangadhar is in class VII but finds it difficult to even pronounce simple English words.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/english-education-a-matter-of-debate-in-karnataka/57379-3.html
The business of teaching English is booming with new centres opening every day.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/the-word-is-out-teaching-english-is-good-biz/57267-3.html
After movies and food, Hinglish could become our next big export.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/new-desi-words-make-their-mark-in-english-lexicon/57206-19.html
Rakesh is so hooked to the language now that Hindi has become a foreign tongue for him.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/for-this-boy-english-language-is-gods-gift/57128-3.html
This Mumbai man has found common ground between the languages.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/railway-officer-who-teaches-english-through-marathi/56999-19.html
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