It's a high-pressure job: Translating live, capturing nuance, and avoiding pitfalls, while also facing the threat of online trolls.
Translators like Soya Joseph (pictured with Rahul Gandhi) are tasked with the formidable challenge of unravelling the complexities of language to convey the essence of these speeches to the regional audience. (Supplied)
One slip-up on their part and the entire meaning can change. The leader may lose momentum of the speech. It’s a constant battle to convey not just words but the intent behind them. That’s the tough job of live translators, the most sought-after during election times. A ground report on challenges translators face, capturing nuances, avoiding pitfalls and online trolling.