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"The first benchers: The seasonal lull of the beedi-making industry in their hometown Murshidabad compelled uncle Vinod Mondal, 21, (left) and nephew, Ghaneram Mondal, 19, to come to Delhi. They earn the same as they do in the village — Rs. 110 per day — but here they are at least assured of more work days and the promise of overtime pay. Both would like to see the famous India Gate, but a 15-hour work day for seven days a week, leaves little time for idle thought. Photo Credit: SAMAR JODHA; Source: http://www.tehelka.com/channels/TheHub/2010/Oct/09/images/slideshow/slideshow1.asp who have seen the most inhuman face of the CWG. Text by Rishi Majumder)

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 →

Top right: Cartoon illustrating the extent of corruption taken place during the Commonwealth Games 2010. Top left: Image of the CWG 2010 Mascot- 'Shera'. Source: http://virup.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/cartoon.jpeg

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, Opening Ceremony, New Delhi, India. Source: http://www.cwgdelhi2010.org/gallery/dcwg

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 →

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