The QWERTY keyboard was designed over 150 years ago for English typewriters.
But is it the right foundation for a country with dozens of scripts and hundreds of languages?
Join us for an engaging webinar this Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:30pm IST with Dr. Guru Prasad, inventor of the patented Ka-Naada multilingual keyboard, as he explores how Indian language computing can move beyond legacy interfaces. Built around the phonetic structure of Brahmi-based scripts rather than English spelling, Ka-Naada enables typing across multiple Indic languages using a single keyboard.
The session will also look at RAAG, his latest work that combines multilingual input with speech recognition, translation and AI-enabled language technologies to make computing more accessible in Indian languages.
Charges: FREE for all, but registration is mandatory
Link to Register: Zoom Registration Link
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Guru Prasad is the Founder and Managing Director of Ka-Naada Phonetics Pvt. Ltd., where he has dedicated nearly a decade to developing the patented Ka-Naada multilingual keyboard. Designed around the phonetics of Indic languages rather than the English QWERTY layout, the innovation aims to make computing more intuitive and accessible for millions of users across India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
A former ISRO scientist, Dr. Prasad has over three decades of experience spanning robotics, simulation, distributed systems, network architecture and advanced computing. His career has taken him from pioneering robotics research in India to leading cutting-edge projects in the United States, including roles at Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, Applied Research Associates, the Institute for Simulation and Training, and the University of Central Florida. His work has contributed to innovations in real-time simulation, web-based computing, cognitive architectures and high-performance computing.
Today, Dr. Prasad is focused on building Made-in-India, AI-enabled computing platforms that bridge the gap between technology and India’s many languages. Through initiatives such as RAAG, he continues to push the boundaries of multilingual human-computer interaction, with the vision of making digital technologies truly inclusive for every Indian.
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