Ten of the eleven potions in the book of Exodus and many portions in other of the five books of Moses begin with the Hebrew letter vav. Why? How should it be translated? Lexicographer Reuben ...

Ten of the eleven portions in the book of Exodus and many portions in other of the five books of Moses begin with the Hebrew letter vav. Why? How should it be translated? Lexicographer Reuben Alcalay ...

After radio report reveals planned appointment, army halts 'temporary posting' for Lt. Col. 'Aleph,' who reportedly derided ...

The Post welcomes letters up to 250 words on topics of general interest. Letters must include full name, home address, day and evening phone numbers, and may be edited for length, grammar and ...

The Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new Vav-Tharad district by bifurcating Banaskantha. This decision, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and addressing public demand ...

The new Vav-Tharad district will have its headquarters in Tharad town, state Health Minister and government spokesperson Rushikesh Patel said. With the formation of this new district, the number ...

Guest: Amitav Ghosh is the author of several bestselling books including, Ibis Trilogy; his latest is Smoke and Ashes: Opiums Hidden Histories.

As a school child, I hated dikduk – biblical grammar. I remember the head-scratcher Ms. Korach taught us about personal ...

What is a silent letter? Silent letters are letters that can’t be heard when the word is spoken. For example in the word 'sword', you don’t pronounce the letter ‘w’. sword And the letter ...

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