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From 'Kannada gothilla' to 'barutte': How Karnataka became a home for outsiders

From 'Kannada gothilla' to 'barutte': How Karnataka became a home for outsiders
Image: The New Indian Express

Artist Indu Antony, who arrived in Bengaluru in 2002, shared her journey of connecting with the city. She noted that learning Kannada was crucial for communicating with Kannada-speaking patients while studying dentistry. She also founded Vasane, a project documenting Bengaluru through its smells, and Namma Katte, a space for women to socialize and rest.

Originally reported by The New Indian Express Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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