Jonali Karmakar
Editor & Translator | English-Hindi / Hindi-English / Bengali-English
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Professional Overview
With over 10 years of experience in English-Hindi / Hindi-English / Bengali-English translation and editing, I specialise in literature, marketing, academic, insurance, and corporate content. My clients appreciate my ability to handle complex content whilst maintaining a genuine voice that resonates with the intended audience.
Core Values
  • Authenticity in every word
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Human-centred approach
  • No AI assistance
Skills & Expertise
Languages
English ↔ Hindi, Bengali ↔ English with native fluency and cultural understanding.
Specialisations
Literature, marketing, academic content, insurance, and corporate documents.
Core Strengths
Style preservation, cultural adaptation, technical clarity, and polished final products.
Literary Excellence
Editing & Translation
Edited and translated short stories and poems for anthologies and magazines, ensuring original voice and emotional subtleties were preserved in both languages.
Novel Editing
Enhanced readability for vanity publishers and self-publishing platforms, focusing on character development, plot coherence, and pacing whilst preserving the author's unique storytelling style.
Poetry Collections
Edited poetry collections for anthologies and independent authors, emphasising line breaks, rhythm, and metaphor to enhance resonance whilst preserving the poet's original voice.
Art Book Translation
Translated a Bengali book on paintings, maintaining poetic quality and vivid imagery whilst adapting idiomatic expressions to reflect artistic intent in English.
Corporate & Insurance Translation
01
Policy Mandates
Translated insurance policy mandates for policyholders with technical accuracy and legal precision.
02
IVR Systems
Adapted customer support scripts, ensuring industry-compliant terminology and clarity.
03
Marketing Content
Edited and translated corporate brochures and sales pitches, balancing brand consistency with culturally relevant messaging.
Translation Showcase
Insurance Policy Document
Translating a mandate aimed at policyholders with legal and technical accuracy.
1
Original (English)
I/We hereby give voluntary consent to Liberty General Insurance Limited/Company to process/share my/our personal information and data provided in this form with its group companies or any other person/Service Provider of Company in connection with the Insurance Policy/claims made thereunder or otherwise.
2
Translation (Hindi)
मैं/हम एतद द्वारा लिबर्टी जनरल इंश्योरेंस लिमिटेड/कंपनी को बीमा पॉलिसी/दावों के संबंध में इस फॉर्म में प्रदान की गई मेरी/हमारी व्यक्तिगत जानकारी और डेटा को उसकी समूह कंपनियों या किसी अन्य व्यक्ति/कंपनी के सेवा प्रदाता के साथ संसाधित/साझा करने के लिए स्वैच्छिक सहमति देता हूँ।
Poetry Translation
Capturing the essence, rhythm, and emotional depth of the original, making it resonate with readers across languages.
Original (Hindi)
"आहिस्ता चल ऐ ज़िन्दगी
अभी बाकी हैं उड़ान काफी"
Translation (English)
"Slow down, dear life,
Journeys remain many to soar."
My Process
1
Initial Review
Assessing structure, tone, and intent to understand the content's core message.
2
Structural Editing
Organising content flow and clarity for optimal readability.
3
Line Editing
Refining sentences for style, tone, and engagement.
4
Final Proofing
Polishing for grammar, punctuation, and formatting perfection.
Translation Workflow
Rough Draft
Establishing basic structure and meaning.
Refinement
Ensuring faithfulness to the original meaning.
Stylistic Adjustment
Adjusting tone for the target audience.
Cultural Adaptation
Localising idioms and expressions for relevance.

Human-Centred Approach: I personally handle every editing and translation step without AI tools, ensuring tailored quality that meets high professional standards.
Trusted by Leading Brands
Translation
  • Star Health
  • Liberty General Insurance
  • Asian Paints
  • Herbalife
  • Jio
  • Reliance Retail
Content Writing
  • Chaichun Tea
  • Bombacio
  • Superbuddy
Social Media Content
  • Chaichun Tea
  • Coral Reef Resort & Spa
  • Pastiano Pasta
  • Urban Palate
  • RS TVS
  • Berlia
Editing
  • The Asian Age
  • Times of North
  • Siliguri Times
Let's Work Together
Whether you need literary translation, corporate content editing, or marketing material adaptation, I bring over a decade of expertise to every project. My commitment to authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and human-centred translation ensures your message resonates perfectly with your audience.
Ready to elevate your content? Get in touch today to discuss your translation and editing needs.
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