Bhubaneswar, Aug. 25 -- For many people living on the streets, daily survival depends on the kindness of strangers. Every coin or note handed over by a passer-by can mean a meal, medicine or another day of existence. While countless beggars genuinely depend on alms because of poverty, disability, age or lack of family support, begging can also become a livelihood for some who see it as an easy way to earn money.

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But a bizarre incident reported from Karnataka has challenged the way people perceive a seemingly impoverished life.

An elderly woman from Maddia, Karnataka, who reportedly spent years begging outside a mosque, has left locals stunned after her de...