Thoughpakistan has been coping with rising food and fuel prices stemming largely from russia's invasion of ukraine. Our language columnist joins us to discuss why many languages have different words for your mother's older sister, her younger sister and her brother's wife. Ton ind to our cunodismo with your micpuha.
Pakistan’s government faces an unpleasant choice between doing what’s popular and what is economically necessary, as
Imran Khan, the former prime minister, exploits widespread discontent for his own ends. Russia’s invasion is threatening
Ukraine’s unique seed bank. And why so many
languages have such a rich variety of words to describe family members and relationships. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of
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