American woman learns Kannada in Bengaluru, inspiring others

According to a Times of India report, an American woman named Vicki Belter, who traveled to Bengaluru for academic research, has learned to read, write, and speak Kannada. She started learning the language at the Nile Institute of Languages and Education in Bengaluru. Vicki Belter, originally from Austin, Texas, was researching Benneghanahalli Lake and connected with the local community. Her efforts have inspired local environmental activist N.H. Subramanian to teach Kannada to other non-Kannadiga residents in his locality.