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The latest editorials in podcast form by leading writers and columnists from the pages of the Indian Express.
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July 28, 2022
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The near universality of ‘Parentese’ (27 July)
Parentese, it appears, is near-universal. It is a reminder of how much people have in common. Gurgling sounds, high-pitched coos, sing-song voices and simple tunes — it is difficult to think of “Parentese” (as baby talk is formally known) as being intelligible, let alone translatable.
The near universality of ‘Parentese’ (27 July)Parentese, it appears, is near-universal. It is a reminder of how much people have in common. Gurgling sounds, high-pitched coos, sing-song voices and simple tunes — it is difficult to think of “Parentese” (as baby talk is formally known) as being intelligible, let alone translatable.
