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The Goddess of English
In 2010, a new goddess joined the Hindu pantheon! I was not aware of this. She is very important to the Dalit community, formerly known as the untouchables. This deity, like all deities, was created by...
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Official list of permitted names
I was not aware that some countries, such as Iceland, actually have an official list of permitted names. Parents must choose a name for their baby from the list – unauthorized names are not allowed....
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Three news stories
1. Brazil is hosting the World Cup, the Confederation Cup, and the Olympics in the next few years. This means new construction, new infrastructure, and many international visitors. Customer service...
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Jaipur Literature Festival
I wish I could go to the Jaipur Literature Festival. It is a multilingual literary festival, but I’m sure there is enough English content. The reason I want to go is to support the festival. Indians...
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Lifeguard diversity
This is ridiculous. Never once in my life have I given any thought to the race or ethnicity of a lifeguard at a pool while swimming. I was not aware that I should have been offended at the paucity of...
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Funny: How English sounds to foreigners
Fox News: What does English sound like to foreigners? This song from 1972 does not contain any real words: Prisencolinensinainciusol
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French people, language insecurity
Some French people are upset at a decision to add more courses in English at universities. New York Times: Bid in France to Add Courses in English Raises Fear for Language The measure, part of a...
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Andhra shattered
Deccan Chronicle: Violence rocks Anatapur The protesters are throwing stones and blocking roads. What remains of Andhra Pradesh will soon fall apart. The Seemandhra people of the Rayalaseema are...
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Randon news: Short-stint teaching, Syria conflict, French language woes
New York Times: At Charter Schools, Shorter Careers by Choice Many young people no longer see teaching as a viable profession. It is merely a temporary vocation, a stepping stone to a real career....
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