While celebrating….

We like to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava Day with many symbols, including the flag of the state…

But when we do, it would be good to remember those for whom such symbols are not merely a matter of emotion, but are a way to make a living.

I was happy to see only cloth flags being sold…I couldn’t see any plastic ones!

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