Tough life for Delhi Commonwealth Games' workers...

Next month's Commonwealth Games in India are a big test of Delhi's ability to prove itself on the world stage - a test that some would argue it is already failing.

This is not just because of the many missed deadlines, leaky buildings and alleged corruption, but because of the plight of the thousands of construction workers.

They are working frantically to complete projects that are meant to create what the state of Delhi's chief minister Sheila Dixit calls a "world class" city before the games begin. More...

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