Susan, Yes, I recall reading that piece about Indian English and the effort to loosen it up a bit. I most humbly wish to inform you that it may have appeared in Time Magazine or (second-best bet) in the Globe and Mail. In conclusion, I beg to remain, madam, Your most obedient servant, Patrick Dias Faculty of Education McGill University 3700 McTavish Street Montreal, QC Canada H3A 1Y2 Telephone: (514) 398-6960 (work) 626-3605 (home) FAX (514) 398-4529 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]