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Darmashishwa Scholarship offered by the Indonesian Government; 600–1000 USD per month with additional advantages

Indonesia is made up of 17,000 islands. Since gaining independence from the Netherlands, the country has developed in education, industry, agriculture, and overall aspects. The country's capital, Jakarta, is called the New York of Asia. There is a golden opportunity for higher knowledge for Bangladeshi students. Applications for full-funded scholarships are sought every year through the Indonesian Embassy website. The behavior of every official and employee of the Indonesian Embassy is amiable, inspiring anyone to study in Indonesia and learn about it. The Indonesian government offers three types of scholarships every year. Three-month Cultural Exchange, Darmashishwa and KNB. Darmashishwa and KNB are the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the Indonesian government. The Darmashishwa scholarship is one year, and the KNB scholarship is three years. Indonesian language education is compulsory in both scholarships. Darmashishwa scholarships are usually offered in Indonesian langua

How Auto-Captions Can Make or Break Your Video Translation Experience

Video translation , the process of converting video audio or text into another language, is commonly facilitated through auto-captions, transcribing speech into on-screen subtitles. This feature is invaluable for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, aiding language learners and broadening a video's audience. However, the prevalence of errors in auto-captions, as evidenced by the University of Texas at Austin's finding of a 60% accuracy rate for YouTube's auto-captions, can lead to confusion and, in some cases, unintended humor or offense. For instance, in a TED talk by Facebook's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, auto-captions transformed her name into "surely salmon." In contrast, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's name became the nonsensical "she might Monday no go see a ditch." While these errors might amuse, they can also misrepresent the identity and culture of speakers, posing potential harm. The question of whether auto-captions are helpful or hu