A woman from the Waddar community preparing a grinding stone for sale by the roadside at Hosur in Hubballi. The space behind her workplace has been the residence of members of the community for decades. | Photo Credit: Manikanth Gangane For generations, stone carving has defined the identity and livelihood of the Waddar community living beside the road leading to Hosur Circle. Recently, however, a quiet shift has been in progress. While some continue to carve stone, others are directly choosing instead to pursue education or other alternative forms of work in the hope of securing a more stable future. Published – April 12, 2026 06:38 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation T.N. government launches portal for victims of usury to lodge complaints online Postal ballot being collected from senior citizens from their homes in Perambalur district