Translators have always played a pivotal role in social and cultural change in society and they continue to play a major role in dissemination of the ever expanding knowledge and information available today. The role of translation becomes more important in the Indian context as this new knowledge spreads to all corners of Indian society with their mosaic of sub-cultures and sub identities spread across different linguistic regions, their literature and their lifestyles.
Until the eighties, scholars and translators were more focused on the translation of literature and administrative texts which were mainly aimed at national and regional consumers. Ever since the communication explosion of the nineties, however, the demand for translation and language related services has increased many times over. Translation is not only needed for the creation of national identity but has also become an essential tool for keeping pace with the processes of globalization and localization.
In a rapidly changing world, the demands on the translator are also changing. Translators can no longer rest on their laurels but, like any other service provider, must continuously upgrade themselves by coming to terms with an ever developing technology (including IT resources such as CAT tools) and adapting to increasingly stringent professional demands involving good commercial practice and the implementation of quality standards.
To make a successful career in translation, In addition to academic achievements, one needs to take many more steps which are far beyond academics.
Join Mr. Ravi Kumar, President, Indian Translators Association for one to one talk on April 24, 2010 at Instituto Cervantes, 48, Hanuman Road, New Delhi -110001 - 11 AM Onwards.