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Translator Project

Bhashini is an AI-driven language translation tool that marks a transformative step in digital inclusivity for Indian languages

Updated On: 18 Dec 2023 | 5:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the attendees of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam here with his speech being translated for the audience in real-time using artificial intelligence. Addressing the event on Sunday, the prime minister said, "Those from Tamil Nadu, I request them to use your earphones (to listen to the speech) using AI technology for the first time." Modi expressed hope that artificial intelligence would make it easier for him to reach out to the people. "This was my first experience. In future, I will use it and you will have to respond. Now, as usual, I speak in Hindi and AI will translate it to Tamil," he said. The prime minister said, "Coming from Tamil Nadu to Kashi means coming from one home of Mahadev to His other home. Coming from Tamil Nadu to Kashi means coming from the place of Madurai Meenakshi to Kashi Vishalakshi's place." "So, the love and bond that exist in the hearts of the people of Tamil Nadu and Kashi is different and unique. I am sure, the peop

Updated On: 18 Dec 2023 | 11:50 AM IST

With this recent addition, Microsoft Translator now supports a total of 20 Indian languages

Updated On: 05 Oct 2023 | 5:17 PM IST

As Delhi is all set to host the G20 Summit over this weekend, traders in Chandni Chowk have engaged nearly 100 women entrepreneurs who will double up as translators fluent in English, French, Spanish and other languages to provide foreign visitors a seamless experience. The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has partnered with these women entrepreneurs, fashion designers, influencers, bloggers, salon and boutique owners who are fluent in languages such as English, French, Spanish and German to work as translators, its chairman Brijesh Goyal said. These women will assist the traders of Chandani Chowk market in communicating with foreign visitors on September 8-10, he said. They will be engaged on voluntary basis, he said. These women entrepreneurs and businesswomen include Mohika Sawhney, Emeli Munshi, Gauri Webster, Vandana Rao, Chhaya Singh, Neeru Sehgal and Shweta Rajpal. Goyal said that CTI has also sent a list of volunteers to the Ministry of External Affairs so that it can ..

Updated On: 07 Sep 2023 | 4:15 PM IST

It is a contemplative collection of essays examining her own experience with translation, and her identity as a translator

Updated On: 25 Nov 2022 | 10:47 PM IST

The lovers of Konkani language have hailed the efforts of Google to add this language to Google Translate. Konkani is widely spoken in Goa, many parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.

Updated On: 12 May 2022 | 7:28 PM IST

The Translator Project had a goal to 'spread distrust toward the candidates and the political system in general'

Updated On: 17 Feb 2018 | 10:52 AM IST