Translations of historical works into regional languages are key to counter misinformation, says historian Ruchika Sharma

Translations of historical works into regional languages are crucial to counter misinformation on its own turf. While translations speak in the language of the people, propaganda, too, spreads most effectively in the language people consume daily, making it important that well-researched history is available in those very languages to challenge it, historian Ruchika Sharma said.  

Prof. Sharma was speaking at the release of ‘Karavaliya Charitreyalli Hyder Ali Mattu Tippu Sultan’ (Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the History of Coastal Karnataka) by author and journalist Naveen Soorinje. IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge, among others, was also present.