Political Pandora

The function of spoken language extends far beyond mere communication—it is an indicator of one’s identity, an instrument of access, and, mostly, a mechanism of establishing authority in a social setting. Our language, accent, dialect, and even grammar influences favourably, and adversely the type of opportunities made available to us, society’s perception of us and our sense of belonging. 

The telephone rings obnoxiously through the hallways, the shrill sound piercing through the screen, demanding attention. Govind Nihalani’s

“Restaurants have a separate entry so their customers do not see us. They make an arrangement from the back gate of the restaurant itself, t