Paperwiff Launches Mobile App To Make Vernacular Content More Accessible
The platform has quickly gained traction and now supports over 15 local languages, including Bundelkhandi, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Rajasthani, and Gujarati.
New Delhi (India), July 28: In a significant stride towards promoting and preserving India's rich linguistic diversity, Paperwiff, an online publishing platform, has recently launched a mobile app to make vernacular content more accessible. With a focus on languages that are on the verge of extinction, the platform aims to revolutionize literature and promote local languages in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
Founded by Vrinda Singh, a tech post-graduate from Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida and a gold medalist in VLSI, Paperwiff began its journey with her self-published book titled "Murky Girl." Vrinda is Inspired by the challenges she faced in reaching a wider audience for her thoughts and ideas, Vrinda realized the need for a centralized platform that could bridge the gap between regional authors and their readers. Thus, Paperwiff was born, a digital haven for writers and literature enthusiasts alike.
The platform has quickly gained traction and now supports over 15 local languages, including Bundelkhandi, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Rajasthani, and Gujarati. By providing a centralized channel for these languages, Paperwiff has given them a new lease on life, revitalizing their presence and reachability in the modern world. "Paperwiff is not just an online publishing platform; it's an emotion that aims to bring out the writer within each individual," Vrinda Singh expressed passionately. "We want to make the process of publishing online and offline content in vernacular languages easy and accessible to everyone. Paperwiff is a part of people's daily lives through our blogging and microblogging features."
Apart from its website, Paperwiff's recent launch of an Android app has extended its reach to millions of users. With a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, the app allows users to read and publish content in their preferred local languages with ease. This accessibility has enabled many talented authors to showcase their work and connect with a diverse audience across the country.
While the current focus lies on reviving languages in northern India, Paperwiff has ambitious plans for the future. The platform aims to extend its efforts to southern languages and plans to build an online cumulative dictionary for all local languages in India. By digitizing and preserving ancient literature, the medium is committed to making timeless works accessible and convenient for modern readers. "We believe that languages are the carriers of our cultural heritage, and by reviving ancient literature, we can bring back lost treasures from the past," Vrinda added.
The launch of the Paperwiff mobile app is a significant step forward in empowering regional writers and preserving India's linguistic tapestry. With its vision of uniting writers and readers through technology, Paperwiff promises to usher in a brighter literary future where vernacular languages thrive in the digital age.
