Vendor grandma creates buzz on social media

Koppal: An elderly vegetable vendor from the district has taken social media by storm, with her simple yet effective business technique that is winning widespread admiration online.A video showcasing her unique way of communicating with customers who do not understand Kannada has gone viral, crossing more than 21 lakh views.The video, shared on Instagram by user Manju Madiwalar, shows the elderly woman from Vajrabandi village in Yelburga taluk. Speaking only Kannada, she manages to conduct her vegetable business smoothly with customers unfamiliar with the language.In the viral clip, a customer asks how she conveys prices without knowing Hindi. In response, the woman demonstrates her clever method — holding a 500-gram weight stone in one hand and a Rs 20 note in the other to indicate the price of half a kilogram of vegetables. Through such simple gestures, she effectively bridges the language gap.The video has sparked a wave of positive reactions online, with users saying practical skills often outweigh formal knowledge. Many have praised her presence of mind and entrepreneurial spirit, calling her approach both inspiring and heart-warming.