Translation in ... India

       At dna Marisha Karwa reports on Literature's unsung heroes -- yes, that would be translators.
       She notes:

But while translated literary titles have steadily been available in India, especially in Kerala and West Bengal, translations of English titles into regional languages or those of regional works in other Indian languages, is a slowing trend.

       Interesting odds and ends -- including that apparently: "There is no Assamese equivalent for many words, such as seconds, minutes, miles, etc." -- as well as the usual depressing observations, such as:

Even if a book has been translated well, it is questionable whether a publishing house will take it up.