ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ

ಎಲ್ಲಾದರು ಇರು, ಎಂತಾದರು ಇರು, ಎಂದೆಂದಿಗು ನೀ ಕನ್ನಡವಾಗಿರು

[Woke Eminent @WokePandemic]

We need more influencers like this
This should become mass movement

This influencer posted a video and asked people to join him in cleaning an ancient temple well, 60 people joined him in his effort.

This is how it turned out to be

Care to share and spread the word so that more people pick up such causes.

[Chandan S Gowda @chandansgowdru]

My Python course in Kannada on @YouTube crossed 5 lakh views in less than a year!

I feel deeply grateful, proud, and humbled to be part of this amazing tech community.

I’ll keep teaching & inspiring!

#Python #Programming #Kannada #TechCommunity

[Vasant Shetty | Building Mundhe Banni @vasantshetty81]

Here it is. The first episode of @mundhebanni.
This isn't just the launch of a podcast-it's the beginning of a dream I’ve carried for years.

For the longest time, I’ve felt that we don’t do enough to celebrate entrepreneurship in Karnataka. We speak of founders once they become national names, but rarely celebrate their roots-where they come from, how they got started, what they overcame.

And without celebrating local entrepreneurs, how can we ever build a lasting culture of entrepreneurship?

That question stayed with me. For years.
And a few months ago, something clicked. Some like-minded people came together, and Mundhe Banni began to take shape. A platform, a movement, a small attempt to shift the culture.

And as Paulo Coelho said, “When you want something deeply, the universe conspires to make it happen.” That’s exactly how this felt.

We received support and good wishes from so many people. When it came to choosing our first guest, one name stood out: @vivekanandahr, co-founder of Bounce.

Vivek’s story perfectly captures the spirit we want to celebrate. A middle-class boy from Haasan who built India’s largest scooter-sharing platform, and is now building cutting-edge EVs with battery-swapping technology, reaching global markets.

He is resilient, rooted, and visionary. When we reached out to him; despite never having met or even spoken over the phone; he said yes.

He showed up with warmth and humility, spoke his mind, and gave us a deeply insightful conversation. It’s an episode full of honesty, grit, and inspiration. You’ll not only hear the story of a founder, but a reflection of the ambition and resilience that powers so many entrepreneurs across Karnataka.

It’s honest. It’s warm. It’s deeply inspiring.
And I truly hope it sets the tone for what Mundhe Banni will stand for.

🎥 Watch the episode here: https://t.co/ze3l17aBFa
Let us know what you think. If this speaks to you, please share it. Tag someone who needs to hear this.

Let’s build the culture we wish existed.
Let’s celebrate our own.
Mundhe Banni.

[Vasant Shetty | Building Mundhe Banni @vasantshetty81]

Once, a renowned linguist told me something fascinating: that people from coastal regions of any country tend to be more entrepreneurial than those from landlocked areas. And it’s not for political or socio-economic reasons, but something deeper, something almost psychological.

Every day, people living by the coast wake up to the vastness of the ocean. There’s a constant visual reminder that there’s a world beyond the horizon; unknown, full of possibility, waiting to be explored. That view sparks curiosity, agency, and a natural urge to move, to discover, to take risks.

In contrast, people from landlocked regions; especially places blessed with consistent rainfall and a certain rhythm of life; may grow up with a sense of security and predictability. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it can shape one’s outlook differently.

I often think about this when I see the recent surge of talent from coastal Karnataka making waves in the Kannada film industry. Honestly, it feels like it was bound to happen. These creators bring with them a different energy; stories rooted in a distinct culture, full of freshness and originality. It’s exciting to watch this unfold.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s time we see a similar cultural surge from the northern parts of Karnataka too. There’s so much untapped potential and richness waiting to be expressed from that region.

[ಆನಂದ್ ಗು_Anand G @Anand_GJ]

೫೦೦೦೦ ದಾಟಿದೆ. ನೀವೂ ಸಹಿ ಹಾಕಿ.. ಹಂಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ.. ಇದು ತುಂಬಾ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ.

https://t.co/zOLCJ4ZBm3

[ಆನಂದ್ ಗು_Anand G @Anand_GJ]

ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಸೂಚನೆ.. ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಇದೊಂದು ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿದರೆ ಈ ನಾಡಿನ ಋಣ ತೀರಿಸಿದ ಹಾಗಾಗುತ್ತೆ..

ಬೇಗನೆ ಬರಲಿ ದ್ವಿಭಾಷಾ ನೀತಿ.

[Kiran Kodlady | ಕಿರಣ್ ಕೊಡ್ಲಾಡಿ @kodlady]

@ShekharGupta @ncbn https://t.co/yYSRE7zJos

@dp_satish

[Vijeth Kumar @Kuma50531Kumar]

Once in a restaurant, I spoke with a North East employee in English. He replied " Sir Kannada barute .. Kannadadalle matadi ".

They are actually sweet ❤️

[Shashikiran S S @ShashiKiranSS]

Nothing’s changed in 3 years. Stopped the car, stared at the board for 5 mins — not a word in Kannada. In a place where everyone (~99%) speak only Kannada. No issue with Hindi, but why impose it where it’s not needed and irrelevant? #StopHindiImposition @NHAI_Official

[ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ @mundhebanni]

"ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ" ಯಾಕೆ? ಇದರ ಆಶಯಗಳೇನು? ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ ಪಾಡ್ಕಾಸ್ಟ್‌ನ ನೋಡುಗರು ಮತ್ತು ಕೇಳುಗರು ಹೇಗೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಬರಬಹುದು? ಇವೆಲ್ಲವನ್ನು ಹೇಳಲಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಅದರ ಸಣ್ಣ ತುಣುಕು ಇಗೋ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಮುಂದೆ. ತಪ್ಪದೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಯೂಟ್ಯೂಬ್ ಚ್ಯಾನಲ್ ಅನ್ನು ಸಬ್ಸ್‌ಕ್ರೈಬ್ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. https://t.co/5rjdgstSyk
#mundhebanni #podcast

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

Are bad roads a lost cause in India? Bengaluru suffers too. No city is spared, and no politician seems motivated to fix it

[Ankit Mayank @mr_mayank]

Unique protest by locals in Anand, Gujarat against BJP Govt demanding to fix potholes & roads

Gujarat model at its best 😂😂

[Vasant Shetty | Building Mundhe Banni @vasantshetty81]

ಮುಂದೆ ಬನ್ನಿ.. ಇನ್ನೂ.. @mundhebanni ..

ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್-ಅಪ್ ಮತ್ತು ಉದ್ಯಮ ಲೋಕದ
ಸಾಧಕರ ಜೊತೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ, ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ! - ಸದ್ಯದಲ್ಲೇ ನಿಮ್ಮೆದುರು..

Launching soon..

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

More power to you @theproductwoman 💪What an amazing attitude! 🫡

[Radhika Dani @theproductwoman]

Would you say the same if you need to learn French when you move to France?

You don't wish to learn, okay.
Please don't color my efforts through your lens.

[News Arena India @NewsArenaIndia]

Tech investor Mohandas Pai said professionals working in Karnataka must learn local language and use it in public dealings.

Terming the refusal of certain public officials to learn Kannada as arrogance, he said it causes unnecessary tensions, which are easily avoidable.

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

But, even they were joyfully screaming 'ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದೇ'

Be a Roman in Rome, Be a Kannadiga in Bengaluru

Don't be a Ga*ndu like Mr. Sinha!

[Ganesh Chetan @ganeshchetan]

Tamil supremacism is being called out by Kannada activists. Sanskrit supremacism and Hindi hegemony too was called out by Kannada activists.

[ನಾರಾಯಣಗೌಡ್ರು.ಟಿ.ಎ | ‌Narayanagowdru T.A. @narayanagowdru]

ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಮಿಳು, ತೆಲುಗು, ಮಲಯಾಳಂ, ತುಳು ನುಡಿಗಳು ಪ್ರೋಟೋ ದ್ರಾವಿಡಿಯನ್ ಭಾಷಾ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಿದವು. ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತ ಇಂಡೋ ಆರ್ಯನ್ ಭಾಷಾ ಕುಟುಂಬದಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟಿದ್ದು. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹುಟ್ಟಿಗೂ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಕ್ಕೂ ಸಂಬಂಧವೇ ಇಲ್ಲ. ಕನ್ನಡ, ತಮಿಳು ಒಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಒಂದೇ ಭಾಷಾ ಕುಟುಂಬದಿಂದ ವಿಕಾಸಗೊಂಡಿವೆ. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಇವು ಸೋದರ ನುಡಿಗಳು. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡದ ತಾಯಿ ತಮಿಳೂ ಅಲ್ಲ, ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತವೂ ಅಲ್ಲ. ಇಂದಿನ ಕನ್ನಡಪ್ರಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಗೊಂಡಿರುವ ನನ್ನ ಲೇಖನ ಓದಿ, ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ನೀಡಿ.

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

The kind of hate you get for standing up for your linguistic rights. No one questions a native Italian for believing in Jesus despite the language gap.

Thanks @Tejasvi_Surya for doing what's right! 💪

[Indrajit @Lotus_indrajit]

Dear @Tejasvi_Surya sadly, Swami Vivekananda didn’t know Kannada,
Kindly replace that painting

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

https://t.co/ab4z5IViEX

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

The prevalent narrative that Kannadigas are a minority in Bengaluru is a lie, and here's why:
🧵

[ಹರಿ ಹೊಳ್ಳ @happalla]

a) Claiming only 4–5 people ask for Kannada in Bengaluru is false, data (see below) clearly shows the city’s preference for Kannada over other languages

b) He wants calls for Kannada “nipped in the bud.” Kannadigas must do the opposite, deny him any platform on their soil

[Harish Upadhya @harishupadhya]

Sonu Nigam argues that '4-5 boys in the audience' were aggressively asking him to sing a Kannada song in a threatening manner. It's still unclear how the behavior of 4-5 rude people at a music concert can trigger a terror attack. He regularly sings Kannada songs..(1/2)