’I’m in Bangalore...’: Bengaluru woman’s tweet on language problem goes viral, gets 1.5 million views
1 month, 3 weeks ago

’I’m in Bangalore...’: Bengaluru woman’s tweet on language problem goes viral, gets 1.5 million views

Live Mint  

The Kannada language row, has time and again sparked significant debate, especially in the city of Bengaluru, which is known for its multicultural populace. This time, a woman's X post about the language problem has gone viral on social media, garnering 1.5 million views. My apartment security guard is a Tamilian, near by grocery shop is owned by a Bihari, super market staff are Malayalis, fancy store owner is from Rajasthan, now should I learn their languages to converse with them or is it vice versa?” tweeted the woman. ‘Karnataka won’t object' Apart from gaining over a million posts, the Bangalore woman's viral post has received hilarious responses from netizens, who came up with unique solutions to the language problem. ‘Bengaluru is closed for North India…’ The Bangalore woman's tweet about the Kannada language issue is not the only post that has gone viral today.

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'Worst Traffic, Best Coffee': Reddit Post On Bengaluru Pros & Cons Goes Viral
1 week, 3 days ago

'Worst Traffic, Best Coffee': Reddit Post On Bengaluru Pros & Cons Goes Viral

ABP News  

A recent Reddit post by a Bengaluru resident, who moved to the city nine months ago, has sparked an online debate about life in India’s Silicon Valley. The user, identified as ‘adamfloyd1506’, shared his observations on various aspects of Bengaluru, comparing it to other major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Key Observations About Bengaluru In his …

Language fights: A big mistake
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Language fights: A big mistake

Times of India  

Some people try to create fights over language, but they forget how bad things can get. History shows that if we don’t learn from past mistakes, we might repeat them—and sometimes, things get even worse. But one leader, UT Khader, said something smart—he reminded people that learning other languages helps us grow and understand the world better. For example, in …

'Bengaluru has no official language': Viral video triggers strong reactions from Kannadigas
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Bengaluru has no official language': Viral video triggers strong reactions from Kannadigas

Hindustan Times  

A viral video showing people struggling to identify Bengaluru’s official language has triggered strong reactions from Kannadigas on social media. The video has sparked discussions online, with many Kannadigas expressing frustration over what they see as the declining recognition of their language in Karnataka’s capital. The minority outsiders have made their languages more dominant, dishonoring Kannada.” Another user attributed the …

‘Hook-ups and one-night stands are not our culture, brought by migrants': Bengaluru man's video divides internet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Hook-ups and one-night stands are not our culture, brought by migrants': Bengaluru man's video divides internet

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing debate between local Kannadigas and migrants in Bengaluru continues to fuel discussions, with several local content creators criticizing outsiders for not learning Kannada. A recent video by a content creator has intensified the controversy, as he accused migrants of introducing hookup and one-night stand culture to the city, claiming that such behavior is not part of Bengaluru’s traditions. …

Man's post on 'Bengaluru is closed for north India' sparks debate on Kannada language, check viral post here
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man's post on 'Bengaluru is closed for north India' sparks debate on Kannada language, check viral post here

India TV News  

Bengaluru is the IT capital of the country and millions of people from different parts of the country work in the city. A post on the microblogging site said, "Bengaluru is closed for north India and neighbouring states who doesn't want to learn Kannada." In the post, which has now garnered more than 133.6K views, the user suggests that people …

'Bengaluru is closed for north India and...': Social media post goes viral, sparks debate
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Bengaluru is closed for north India and...': Social media post goes viral, sparks debate

Hindustan Times  

A viral post on X stating "Bengaluru is closed for north India and neighbouring states who don't want to learn Kannada" has sparked a heated debate, reigniting the ongoing local language controversy in the city. Read the full post here: The post by Babruvahana, has garnered significant attention, garnering over 50,000 views, 100 reshares, and 1,000 likes. However, the post …

Ravichandran Ashwin sparks fresh language row: ‘Hindi is not national language but…’; netizen asks, ‘joining politics?’
2 months, 1 week ago

Ravichandran Ashwin sparks fresh language row: ‘Hindi is not national language but…’; netizen asks, ‘joining politics?’

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin sparked a fresh language row after he said that ‘Hindi is not the national language of India’ but rather the ‘official language’. Addressing students at a private college, the former Indian cricketer asked the students if anyone wanted to ask any questions in Hindi in case they were not fluent in English or Tamil. “I thought I should …

'Bengaluru is Bengaluru because...': Woman's 'North Indian' remark sparks debate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Bengaluru is Bengaluru because...': Woman's 'North Indian' remark sparks debate

India Today  

A video of a woman claiming that Bengaluru owes much of its success to North Indians has gone viral on social media, sparking a fierce debate online. The woman, who moved to Bengaluru from North India, was asked about her experience of “cultural shock.” She reacted: “I don’t know about the cultural shock, but people here do hate North Indians. …

‘Bengaluru people hate North Indians’: Girl’s comment in viral video starts discussions on social media; netizens react
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Bengaluru people hate North Indians’: Girl’s comment in viral video starts discussions on social media; netizens react

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: India's electronic capital, Bengaluru, has often sparked discussions on social media for a host of reasons—either its infamous traffic jams, the difficulties of finding a flat in the city, or the ‘Chill Guy’ meme featured in street paintings. This time, a girl's comment in a viral video has taken social media by storm. When asked about the culture shock …

'Can't speak Kannada in Bengaluru? Come to Delhi': Cars24 CEO's hiring post is viral
3 months ago

'Can't speak Kannada in Bengaluru? Come to Delhi': Cars24 CEO's hiring post is viral

India Today  

Vikram Chopra, CEO of the online used car marketplace Cars24, has triggered a debate on social media with a hiring post that has gone viral. The graphic itself invoked the ongoing language debate in Bengaluru, stating, “Still can’t speak Kannada after years in Bengaluru? One user commented, “Delhi NCR has its charm, but before calling it ‘better,’ let’s take a …

Kannada language row: Woman claims harrowing experience at Diljit Dosanjh’s Bengaluru concert
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kannada language row: Woman claims harrowing experience at Diljit Dosanjh’s Bengaluru concert

Hindustan Times  

Diljit Dosanjh performed in Bengaluru as part of his Dil-Luminati tour. An X user also shared a post about attending it but claimed that she had a harrowing experience at the event, and it all started with a language row. An X user’s post about her experience at Diljit Dosanjh’s Bengaluru concert has sparked a discussion on language row. Yesterday’s …

Hindi vs Kannada: Viral video shows Bengaluru autos charging Hindi-speaking woman more money
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindi vs Kannada: Viral video shows Bengaluru autos charging Hindi-speaking woman more money

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing Hindi vs Kannada debate, an Instagram video shows two women trying to hail autos in Bengaluru while talking to the autorickshaw drivers in Hindi and Kannada. In the video, the women attempt to hail the autos for various locations across Bengaluru with just one difference: One of them approached the auto drivers in Hindi while another spoke …

RCB launches multilingual strategy with Kannada focus amid backlash over Hindi posts
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RCB launches multilingual strategy with Kannada focus amid backlash over Hindi posts

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League, has taken a significant step toward expanding its fan engagement by embracing a bold multilingual content strategy. I am confident our fans will love and embrace this inclusive initiative, which brings alive the true spirit of RCB of being Born in Bangalore, to thrill the entire …

RCB's Hindi social media posts spark outrage among local fans: ‘Where is Kannada?’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

RCB's Hindi social media posts spark outrage among local fans: ‘Where is Kannada?’

Hindustan Times  

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru is facing a backlash from its local fans for writing X posts in Hindi in their new social media vertical for Hindi fans. The fans are asking when teams like Delhi Capitals or Rajasthan Royals refrain from writing their posts in Kannada, why the RCB is using Hindi language for their social media. A user said, …

Zoho CEO divides internet: Living in Bengaluru and not learning Kannada disrespectful
4 months ago

Zoho CEO divides internet: Living in Bengaluru and not learning Kannada disrespectful

India Today  

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu ignited a fiery debate on social media by urging people who have made Bengaluru their home to learn Kannada, as not doing so is “disrespectful”. Journalist Chandra R Srikanth replied to the post, pointing out the irony of people readily learning European languages while travelling abroad, but reluctant to pick up local languages back home. Responding …

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu advises people living in Karnataka to learn Kannada; netizens say, ’let’s divide country’
4 months ago

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu advises people living in Karnataka to learn Kannada; netizens say, ’let’s divide country’

Live Mint  

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has asked people living in Bengaluru to learn Kannada and teach their kids the local language, too, drawing strong reactions from people on social media. If you make Bengaluru your home, you should learn Kannada and your kids should learn Kannada,” Vembu wrote on X, adding, “Not doing so after living many years in Bengaluru is …

Bridging Bengaluru's language divide: Will this 'auto-tutorial' be of any help!
4 months, 1 week ago

Bridging Bengaluru's language divide: Will this 'auto-tutorial' be of any help!

New Indian Express  

The politics of language in Bengaluru Language has long been a sensitive issue in Bengaluru and Karnataka as a whole. For Kannadigas, speaking their language isn’t just a matter of communication; it is a symbol of pride and a way of asserting their cultural heritage in the face of increasing urbanization and migration. While English has often acted as a …

Bengaluru's Hometown Found in San Francisco: A Viral Tribute
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Hometown Found in San Francisco: A Viral Tribute

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's hometown, Bangalore, is featured in a viral tribute in San Francisco. The photo shows a collection of directional signboards pointing to various destinations, including Bangalore. The post has sparked nostalgia among Bengalureans, with many expressing delight at the sight of their hometown's name featured in an American city.

Auto Driver Creates Viral Video to Teach Kannada to Non-Kannada Speakers
5 months ago

Auto Driver Creates Viral Video to Teach Kannada to Non-Kannada Speakers

News 18  

A Bengaluru auto driver has taken the initiative to bridge the language gap between locals and outsiders by creating a viral video tutorial on how to pronounce simple Kannada words. The video features a series of common Kannada phrases with English translations, displayed on the driver's autorickshaw poster. Social media users have praised his efforts, with many expressing their support …

Bengaluru paradox: Language as a marker of identity in a city that embraced migrants
6 months ago

Bengaluru paradox: Language as a marker of identity in a city that embraced migrants

Hindustan Times  

The Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s proposal to connect Karnataka’s Bommasandra with Tamil Nadu’s Hosur received widespread opposition from the Kannada groups last week, who argued that the move would lead to a fresh influx of migrants into Bengaluru, intensifying the city's existing infrastructural challenges. In 2017, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro found itself at the centre of a language controversy when signages …

Bengaluru paradox: Language as a marker of identity in a city that embraced migrants
6 months ago

Bengaluru paradox: Language as a marker of identity in a city that embraced migrants

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, affectionately known as ‘ ooru ’, has long been welcoming migrants from all over India. In 2017, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro found itself at the centre of a language controversy when signages in Hindi were installed at metro stations along with Kannada and English versions. The Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s proposal to connect Karnataka’s Bommasandra with Tamil Nadu’s Hosur received …

‘Can Bengaluru people be kind?’: Reddit post sparks a debate on language row in tech capital
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Can Bengaluru people be kind?’: Reddit post sparks a debate on language row in tech capital

Hindustan Times  

The language row in Bengaluru became a common affair as the city has been home to multi-cultural people across the globe. Though learning the local language in Bengaluru makes life easier, new people in the city have been encountering problems because they cannot speak Kannada. ‘Can Bengaluru people be kind?’: Reddit post sparks a debate on language row in tech …

Karnataka Auto Driver's 'Message' for Non-Kannada Speakers Gets Thumbs Down on Twitter
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Auto Driver's 'Message' for Non-Kannada Speakers Gets Thumbs Down on Twitter

News 18  

An image which is currently going viral has sparked outrage among people on social media. Twitter user ‘Roshan Rai’ took to the micro blogging site and shared an image of the auto. Here, have a look for yourself: This is Xenophobia of the highest order, Regional pride cannot be used as a justification for treating people from other states as …

#ServeInKannada trends on World Consumer Rights Day
3 years ago

#ServeInKannada trends on World Consumer Rights Day

Hindustan Times  

The Kannada cyberspace has been buzzing as language activists asked for service in their regional language on Twitter on World Consumer Rights day. The theme of World Consumer Rights day 2022 is ‘Fair Digital Finance’. One user tweeted: “Every service to consumers in Karnataka should be provided in Kannada.” Another user wrote: “A central govt official refuses to speak in …

Kannada activism should focus on long-term issues, say activists
3 years, 8 months ago

Kannada activism should focus on long-term issues, say activists

The Hindu  

The Kannada cyberspace has been abuzz for the last two weeks over perceived insults to Kannada language and its icons. The earlier ones were about Kannada being shown as the result for the online search query “ugliest Indian language” and Kannada flag being allegedly used to stitch women’s innerwear and being sold on Amazon Canada. Anand G. of Banavasi Balaga, …

Won’t compromise on Kannada: Yediyurappa
5 years, 6 months ago

Won’t compromise on Kannada: Yediyurappa

Live Mint  

Karnataka chief minister B.S.Yediyurappa, on Monday, jumped into the ‘One Nation, One Language’ debate, countering the stand taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party national leadership by stating that Kannada will remain the principal language in the state. Watch: Facing fire, BJP leaders downplay Amit Shah’s one nation, one language push Yediyurappa’s tweet sets the stage for the first clash with …

How Hindi Got Caught in Karnataka’s Linguistic Crossfire
7 years, 8 months ago

How Hindi Got Caught in Karnataka’s Linguistic Crossfire

The Quint  

So, it is not Hindi as a language or even in popular culture that is the problem. Yes, Kannadigas have a reputation for being accommodative and all that, but that does not mean there is no need to learn their language even after years of staying in Bengaluru. There are innumerable anecdotal evidences of people living in the city for …

Pro-Kannada groups look to put up united front against imposition of Hindi in southern states
7 years, 8 months ago

Pro-Kannada groups look to put up united front against imposition of Hindi in southern states

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Pro-Kannada organisations in Karnataka are reaching out to Tamil, Telegu and even Marathi language outfits in neighbouring states to resist the imposition of Hindi in the southern part of the country, T.A. “We will be calling local language organisations from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and even others like West Bengal for talks in Bengaluru next month. The …

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