Language wars: Bengaluru’s auto drivers, non-local techies and a Kannada lesson

Is learning Kannada essential for life in Bengaluru? Can the city balance its rich cultural identity with its cosmopolitan future?

Published Oct 30, 2024 | 3:28 PMUpdated Oct 30, 2024 | 3:28 PM

Bengaluru, once known as Pensioners’ Paradise, has transformed into the Silicon Valley of India.

But with rapid growth comes cultural tensions. As non-Kannadigas flock to the city for education and jobs, language has become a flashpoint.

Autorickshaw drivers, at the heart of Bengaluru’s daily hustle, share their frustrations over the linguistic divide.

Is learning Kannada essential for life in Bengaluru? Can the city balance its rich cultural identity with its cosmopolitan future?

Dive into the real stories from Bengaluru’s streets in this insightful exploration of the ongoing language debate

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