Pune Polls: AI Name Fails, Fire Extinguisher Props & Early Wins
Pune's civic elections saw hilarious AI name translations, fire extinguishers as party props, premature victory hoardings, and traffic chaos from celebrations.
Pune's civic elections saw hilarious AI name translations, fire extinguishers as party props, premature victory hoardings, and traffic chaos from celebrations.
Indian cinema faces increasing control as film certification becomes a political tool, sparking calls for urgent reform of guidelines to protect creative freedom.
Journalist Poonam Saxena described translation as creative and ethical responsibility during a session at Jaipur Literature Festival, discussing language evolution in Hindi cinema.
Meta introduces AI-powered translation for Reels in Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi on Instagram and Facebook. New Indian fonts also available for creators.
Federal immigration officers employ Palantir's ELITE mapping tool to identify deportation targets with detailed digital maps, raising privacy and civil rights concerns.
Google releases TranslateGemma, open-source translation models in three sizes covering 55 languages. They outperform benchmarks, run locally on devices, and handle image text translation.
Instagram introduces AI-powered voice translation for Reels in Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi, preserving creators' original voice tone and lip movements.
Google announces TranslateGemma, a new AI translation model set to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Translate by 2026, aiming to enhance language accuracy and global communication.
A theatrical production about the Roerich family now reaches wider audiences with translations into Kannada, English, and Hindi. The play highlights Svetoslav Roerich's art and Devika Rani's cinema legacy.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Translate, a dedicated translation platform supporting 50+ languages with contextual understanding and style options, directly competing with Google Translate.
A play about the Roerichs, the Russian artist family, has been translated into Kannada, English, and Hindi, celebrating their legacy in Karnataka's cultural scene.
BA Vivek Rai highlights the need for multiple translations of Tulu works, similar to Western practices, to preserve and promote regional culture internationally.
Skyscanner launches a new AI-powered Destination Planner to help travelers find the most affordable destinations for 2026, using real-time data and predictive analytics.
OpenAI quietly launches ChatGPT Translate, a web tool offering AI-powered style customization across 50+ languages, positioning itself as a potential competitor to Google Translate.
California launches DROP, a first-of-its-kind tool allowing residents to request removal of personal information from over 500 data brokers. Learn how it works and its impact on privacy.
The GB Nagar District Legal Services Authority organized an awareness camp to educate legal professionals about the SUVAS AI translation tool for Hindi court judgments.
Odisha government directs all departments to use Odia language for official work from block level upwards. Minutes, notices, ads must be in Odia; bills, websites in both Odia and English.
Exam Mentor introduces NewsBytes, an AI-powered tool designed to help students prepare for exams with personalized news and updates. The launch aims to enhance study efficiency across India.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announces AI-powered translation of House proceedings and documents into 22 scheduled languages, enhancing transparency and legislative speed.
Cayin AI launches a revolutionary platform using AI to break language barriers and boost creativity for professionals globally. Discover how it's changing the game.
A new English translation of Guru Arjan Dev's Sukhmani Sahib, aimed at global seekers and the Sikh diaspora, will be released in Chandigarh. The book blends line-by-line translation with personal reflections to foster universal inner peace.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare, a new AI tool for medical purposes. It connects to key databases and helps patients understand health data. Available in US for Pro users.
Kerala's new Malayalam Language Bill, 2025, making Malayalam compulsory in schools, faces objections from Karnataka over impact on Kannada speakers in border district Kasaragod. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reveals development of an AI tool to detect and deport Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants. Read the full details and implications.
Uttar Pradesh government announces plan to introduce regular Tamil language classes in schools and colleges, promoting national integration and cultural ties.
Union Minister V. Somanna criticizes Kerala's proposed Malayalam Language Bill, calling it unconstitutional. He urges CM Pinarayi Vijayan to withdraw the legislation. Full details inside.
Perplexity Patents, an AI-powered tool, helps innovation teams validate ideas and explore patent landscapes using natural language, preventing costly late-stage discoveries. Discover how it streamlines R&D.
Bihar's once-vibrant Maithili Academy, home to 60,000 books and nine Sahitya Akademi winners, now fights for survival amid staff crunch and government neglect. Protests erupt demanding revival.
Kerala's Malayalam Language Bill triggers a political clash. CM Vijayan defends it as celebrating diversity, while Karnataka's Siddaramaiah warns of linguistic imposition. Details inside.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends the Malayalam Language Bill, stating it won't affect Kannada speakers. He urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to review the facts. Read the full story.