The Cycle of Evictions and Re-locations: PART 3

The previous posts (PART 1 and PART 2) laid out the context within which the spectacle of the Commonwealth games took place; however, the spectacular nature of evictions as well Continue reading →

The Games and Beyond—Visions and Compromises: PART 2

See PART 1 The winning bid for the XIX Commonwealth Games quoted in 2003 was Rs. 1,899 crore (420 mi USD) for the successful planning and execution of the games. Continue reading →

Commonwealth Games 2010, New Delhi, India: PART 1

Urban and rural developments in India have heavily impacted the lives of the poor by facilitating economic growth and global competition, and in the bargain producing large populations of displaced Continue reading →

Ways to Stay Put

By 2050, 55% of India’s population is expected to live in cities[1]. While it has been noted that the influx of people into cities shall create a high demand for Continue reading →

On Migrations and Displacements

Intro Post by  Lubaina Rangwala [The above image is part of a photo essay titled “We Who Built Your Games”, featured in the October 9th, 2010, issue of the Tehelka. Continue reading →