WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldWho Is a Kannadiga Today? Expanding Identity Beyond Language
Karnataka has witnessed many people arriving as strangers who eventually call it home, contributing to a diverse cultural identity. While Kannada language and ancestry remain central to being a Kannadiga, the state's cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru reflect a blend of languages and communities. This evolving identity includes Tuluvas, Kodavas, Konkanis, and Bearys, showing belonging extends beyond traditional definitions.
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