Zoho CEO Sparks Kannada Debate, Calls Non-Learning ‘Disrespectful’

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu urged Bengaluru residents to learn Kannada, calling refusal disrespectful. Reacting to a viral post about “Hindi National Language” shirts, he emphasized respecting local cultures. Journalist Chandra Srikanth supported his views, highlighting irony in avoiding Indian languages while embracing foreign ones. The remarks fueled online debates on linguistic obligations.