Dr Reis, There are many different dialects or styles of speaking English across the globe; which are you referring to? Indian English is one of the accepted variants, though obviously not as influential and powerful on the global English dining table!
But that may change. India is already the second-largest English-speaking country in the world, and Nigeria is in third position! When you say "That is precisely why it is 'Indian English'," I trace a condescending tone in your sentence. Correct me if I'm wrong. But I see no reason to look down upon "Indian English". In fact, I am one of its speakers! FN ******* COMMENT: "If there can be an American English, Australian English and Engrish, then I don't see why we cannot have an Indian English." Many years ago, when we were studying the works of Rabindranth Tagore, these were the words uttered by Prof. Anne Menezes of St. Xavier's College, Mapusa. Well why not? -- Tony de Sa. tonydesa at gmail dot com
