Which two are the co-editors of Chutnefying English: The Phenomenon of Hinglish?

(a) Jamuna Kachru
(b) Rita Kothari
(c) Rupert Snell
(d) Alastair Pennycook

Correct option is C

Explanation:

This important volume explores the emergence and development of Hinglish — a hybrid linguistic form created by mixing Hindi and English.

The book is an anthology of essays and scholarly reflections on language hybridity, code-switching, cultural identity, and postcolonial language politics in contemporary India.

Rita Kothari, a distinguished translator and scholar of cultural studies, and Rupert Snell, a renowned linguist and expert in Hindi language pedagogy, have compiled a rich body of interdisciplinary contributions that critically examine how Hinglish is reshaping linguistic landscapes in media, advertising, popular culture, and everyday communication.

Information Booster:

Rita Kothari is known for her work in translation studies, language politics, and cultural hybridity. She has also translated numerous works from Gujarati to English.

Rupert Snell is an authority in Hindi language instruction, having co-authored many Hindi learning resources and contributed significantly to South Asian language studies.

Chutnefying English: The Phenomenon of Hinglish (Penguin India, 2011) is an academic work that reflects on the social and linguistic implications of mixing Indian vernaculars with English.

The term Chutnefying metaphorically signifies the spicing up of English with Indian vernaculars, showcasing how Hinglish becomes a vehicle of modern identity and a medium of expression among urban Indian youth.

The book covers themes like colonial legacy, language and class, globalization, and linguistic resistance.

It critiques the rigid boundaries of language purity and celebrates the organic evolution of Indian Englishes.

The essays illustrate how Hinglish reflects socio-economic changes, technological influence, and pop-cultural shifts.

Additional Knowledge:

 Jamuna Kachru : While she is a celebrated linguist and authority in World Englishes, she was not a co-editor of this particular volume.

 Alastair Pennycook : A noted scholar in language and globalization, Pennycook is influential in the field of linguistic hybridity, but he is not associated with the editing of this book.