Google contest to promote Hindi on the Web, Knol & Transliteration tool

Google is running a Hindi essay contest called 'Hai Baaton Mein Dum?' till January 31st, 2010. Participants can submit an essay on any of the five topics given below in Hindi language -

• Entertainment
• Travel
• Sports
• Health
• Social, Economic and Political issues

There is no limit to the number of entries per contestant and there are some 310 prizes to be won!

This contest doubles up as a promotion for Google's Knol & it's excellent Transliteration tool.

Knol, a Wikipedia style encyclopedia, has received a luke-warm response so far.