Workers were scrambling in New Delhi to get facilities ready for the Commonwealth Games. Improved conditions were reported Monday, as competitors began moving into the athletes village days ahead of the start of the competition.
The bitter criticism of the filthy Games Village is ebbing after 24x7 efforts. Pakistan says it has noticed a few shortcomings. England gives the Village a three-star rating.
Tour operators say they expect just 10,000 foreigners to arrive for the Games. And with schools closed for the duration of the Games, Delhizens are leaving town to get away from the Games.