A Vanishing Voice: Timbedra of the Andaman Islands

Deep within the isolated archipelago of the Andaman Islands, a linguistic tragedy unfolds. Timbedra, once spoken by the Jangil Andamanese people, now teeters precariously on the brink of extinction. Only a handful fluent speakers remain, these numbers dwindling with each passing season. Sadly, Timbedra represents a distinct window into a culture an

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