WLGC: “We're Like That Only: India Through a Cultural Lens”
August 01 @ 19:30 PM - 20:30 PM (UTC+5:30)
Join us as we explore:
The multitude of languages and dialects spoken across India
Regional variations and cultural distinctions
The charm of Indian English and its unique expressions
The use of honorifics and cultural norms in communication
Using examples from the OTT industry, understand how successful localization can resonate deeply with Indian viewers. Whether you're new to the Indian market or looking to refine your approach, this webinar is your gateway to understanding and engaging with one of the world's most dynamic audiences.
📅 Date: 1 August, 2024
⏰ Time: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM, IST (UTC+5:30).
This meeting is scheduled according to India Standard Time (IST). Please convert this to your local time zone
🔗 Location: Online (Zoom). Zoom link will be shared in a separate email
Type of event: Presentation
Guests: Noopurr P Shukla, Rakhi Sundar
Agenda
- Intro of Women in Localization & Global Community
- Speaker Introduction
- Understanding the localization landscape in India
- Q&A
This event will be hosted and moderated by the Global Community of Women in Localization.
Know the speakers:
Noopurr P Shuklaa
Senior Director – Editorial and Regional Dubbing Operations, India
Noopurr's career has spanned localization, digital television, and original content production. She was the head of Standards & Practices (S&P) and Interactive Businesses for Reliance Big TV and head of Business Development and Client Services for O4 Digital (parent company: Optymistix). As a localization professional, she has worked with UTV, Turner International (Cartoon Network & Pogo), Disney India, & Netflix. She is a mother of two: a daughter and a fur baby. She enjoys all genres of music and movies.
Rakhi Sundar
Senior Director – Localization Coordination
An inspirational leader with over 20 years of Localization Operations experience. Rakhi has led teams across India, Europe, and the US, with their multi-cultural areas being an advocate for excellence and with a track record of running end-to-end project delivery of new innovations. She comes from the world of languages where she's even Mastered in the Spanish language. Her entrepreneurial spirit reflects in her professional career spanning decades. She is extremely passionate about girls' rights, and empowerment of women where she's a Trustee at an NGO, Baale Mane.
🔴 This live event will be hosted on Zoom and it will be recorded. It's free to attend but you have to register through Eventbrite so we can email you the Zoom login details.
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