While Delhi Tourism officials had originally estimated for 100,000 visitors during the Commonwealth Games, tour operators say the number will be much lower.
The Scots, English, Welsh and Australians have moved into the Games Village and Australian Chef de Mission, Steve Moneghetti says, "We're Australians and we are used to dealing with all kinds of snakes. A couple of snakes is not an issue for us."
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.