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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Bangalored is so passe... Why not get Bengalured?

I am not sure when the word (can you even call it a word) "Bangalored" first made appearance (according to Wiktionary it was in 2003). It is at least about five years old. Now, I have no issues with the word. But, I realize that we need a new word for all the Indians and non-Indians who have decided to give Indian sub-continent a try. How about "Bengalured"? It even has the new name for Bangalore in it.

Bengalured (verb)
Simple past tense and past participle of Bengaluru.
Relocated to Bengaluru, or India (or, any improbable location) in search of new opportunities.