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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Is Coimbatore the next Bengaluru? Viral post hypes city's silent rise, internet agrees
A social media post highlighting Coimbatore's under-the-radar rise has gone viral, sparking a wave of online responses claiming the southern city is long overdue for national recognition. The observation struck a chord with thousands online.(Unsplash) The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Sidharth, who identifies as a policy and geopolitical strategist in his bio. In the now widely circulated tweet, he wrote, "The world is sleeping on Coimbatore. While everyone's chasing hype in Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad, Coimbatore is quietly building factories, startups, talent. Sometimes the places no one talks about are the ones that matter most." (Also Read: 'Don't impose Kannada in Karnataka': Congress leader Nalapad's remark sparks fury among Kannadigas) Check out his post here: The observation struck a chord with thousands online, leading to an outpouring of praise, and some pushback, about Coimbatore's economic significance and identity. Reactions online One user likened Coimbatore to 'the Denver-Boulder equivalent', referring to its mix of innovation, industry, and quiet growth. Another proudly called it a 'self-made city', adding, 'Coimbatore's economy is robust and driven by strong private sector industries and industrialists who work silently on the holistic development of the city.' Some speculated on the city's future trajectory, with one comment reading: 'So all major IT companies might shift to Coimbatore.' Another simply declared, 'Coimbatore is the best.' But not all agreed with the framing of the city as being 'slept on.' One pointed out,'No, no one is sleeping on Coimbatore. Those who are related to the industry know it. It's not quietly building anything, it's already there. It's just not seen because it's a hardcore engineering hub minus the glamour of IT.' Another echoed that sentiment, saying, 'Coimbatore, my city. It's not building, it's already a hardcore industrial hub.' The conversation highlights a growing awareness of tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India that are rapidly emerging as viable alternatives to metros like Bengaluru and Chennai, especially in sectors like manufacturing, textiles, automotive components, and small-scale tech startups. (Also Read: Bengaluru techie's Bumble date turns into ₹2 lakh extortion after fake drug raid: Report)
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Shouldn't Impose Kannada On Non-Kannadigas In Bengaluru': Congress Leader's Remark Sparks Outrage
Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad said that the language should not be used as a 'weapon' or tool of imposition Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad, son of senior MLA NA Haris and the current president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress, in a video podcast, said Kannada should not be 'imposed" on non-Kannadigas in Bengaluru. The statement, which has now gone viral, has sparked outrage among Kannadigas online. Nalapad, on the show hosted by RJ Rapid Rashmi, was talking about 'five ways to make Bengaluru youth-friendly". He said that during a recent salon visit, he was asked by a staff member whether, as a politician, he also supported 'hitting people in the name of Kannada". Nalapad said that the language should not be used as a 'weapon" or tool of imposition. 'Love your language," he urged, adding that pride in Kannada should not be allowed to 'demolish Bengaluru." He also said, 'North Indians saying they built Bengaluru is also wrong." Viewers were quick to respond to his comment. 'In Karnataka what else you want to speak, not asking to learn Kannada immediately here, it tells what kind of love u have towards Kannada," wrote," one wrote. 'If you don't make them speak Kannada, forever you will speak to them in their Hindi, they will never learn your language being here I have seen a lot of people like him who speaks Urdu they always support hindi people, also they always speak in Hindi to them and make them comfortable instead of teaching them Kannada, never admitted themselves as Kannadigas though they are born and bought up here ,dear kannadigas don't trust such people I have seen many example like this," another wrote. A comment read: 'Bengaluru is a Kannada city. It is the responsibility of outsiders to learn Kannada." Another user wrote, 'If you're not Kannadiga by roots or by respect, you're just a guest." Critics also questioned Nalapad's political legitimacy in Karnataka, claiming he was born into power but lacked cultural alignment with the state. 'Uses Karnataka for career, but rejects Kannada for convenience," another user posted. However, a section of users praised his remarks, calling them inclusive and considerate. 'It is pleasant to hear the youth leader talk about the importance of Kannada, which must not be imposed on our guests," read one post. Who is Mohammed Haris Nalapad? Nalapad was arrested in 2018 in connection with the assault of Vidvat Loganathan, the son of a businessman at a cafe in Bengaluru. The brutality of the attack had shocked Karnataka. He was then suspended from the party for six years. In February, Nalapad appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the Bitcoin scam. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Don't impose Kannada in Karnataka': Congress leader Nalapad's remark sparks fury among Kannadigas
A recent comment by Congress leader Mohammed Haris Nalapad, son of senior MLA NA Haris and the current president of the Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress, has sparked outrage among sections of Kannadigas online. Nalapad was speaking on a video podcast hosted by RJ Rapid Rashmi,(YouTube/Rapid Rashmi) Nalapad, speaking on a video podcast hosted by RJ Rapid Rashmi, remarked that Kannada should not be "imposed" on non-Kannadigas in Bengaluru, a statement that has since gone viral and invited strong criticism. During the podcast, Nalapad was responding to a question about "five ways to make Bengaluru youth-friendly" when he shared an anecdote from a recent salon visit. He recounted being asked by a staff member whether, as a politician, he also supported 'hitting people in the name of Kannada.' To this, Nalapad said that the language should not be used as a "weapon" or as a tool of imposition. 'Love your language,' he urged, adding that pride in Kannada should not be allowed to 'demolish Bengaluru.' (Also Read: '3 creepy men, 3 traumatised girls': Bengaluru women film chilling stalking incident near JP Nagar) Watch the video here: He also pushed back against a common narrative among some migrants, stating, 'North Indians saying they built Bengaluru is also wrong.' While trying to strike a balance, his emphasis on not imposing Kannada in the state capital struck a nerve with many Kannada-speaking residents. The Indian Express reported the growing backlash from social media users, who accused Nalapad of undermining the status of Kannada in its own state. One user wrote, 'Bengaluru is a Kannada city. It is the responsibility of outsiders to learn Kannada.' Another comment read, 'If you're not Kannadiga by roots or by respect, you're just a guest.' Critics also questioned Nalapad's political legitimacy in Karnataka, claiming he was born into power but lacked cultural alignment with the state. 'Uses Karnataka for career, but rejects Kannada for convenience,' one user posted. However, a section of users praised his remarks, calling them inclusive and considerate. 'It is pleasant to hear the youth leader talk about the importance of Kannada, which must not be imposed on our guests,' read one post. (Also Read: 2 killed in 5 days after elephant attacks in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru, protests erupt: Report)
