India, April 8 -- Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has sparked a discussion online after calling on people to consider returning to their native villages, saying rural India holds vast untapped potential for innovation and economic growth. In a recent post on X, Vembu pointed to the steady decline of talent in villages across Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Thanjavur region, where migration to cities and overseas jobs has left homes and temples deserted.

His remarks came in response to an X post by a user named Krishnan, who described a visible cultural shift in temple towns such as Papanasam, Neduntheru and Ayyampettai. The user noted that several temples, including Appakudathaan Temple and Anbil Temple, now lack local caretakers as families ...