The CWG pics no one showed you

Unadulterated Joy:The grown-ups can crib and curse and complain. This is the happy face of Delhi's welcome to the Commonwealth world.



Brotherhood: Celebrating togetherness the Commonwealth Games way.



Oh, how to solve the CWG mess: She seems to take on her tiny shoulders the collective worry of an entire nation as it crosses its finger and hopes for a smooth run.





She built this City: After the opprobrium, some praise. But no thank you yet for this woman and her ilk, who have worked long hours to prepare Delhi for the Commonwealth Games 2010.





Wax it, twirl it: The city cop, with you, for you always. He keeps watch so you can sleep and Come Out and Play in peace.





Unobtrusive Security: Not to be seen or heard. But he is there too, looking after you.





One for the picture books: It took 28 years for Delhi to host one of these again. Next time, one of those children could be clicking photographs. Olympics anyone?





Sleep on it: The Commonwealth Games mean many things to many people. To this person, a warmer bed.





Cat Nap: Catching 40 winks in Shera's shade.





CWG lights up the city: The Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is a pretty sight from the balcony of this Lodi Road home.

I could have lifted at the Games: The pipes this man transports nonchalantly could have tested the lifting skills of many.





Dumping Ground: Conveniently hidden behind tall CWG screens - some tiles, some wood, a vagrant.





King of all I Survey: While the rest of the city tip-toes around, careful not to smudge new paint, this man says Games or no Games, life goes on.





That's a 2000-rupee fine: But how do you steer this one away from the lane it wants to tread? The lane reserved for CWG participants.





Beware? Delhi Police wouldn't have quite meant it to be so, but a sign saying Do not Cross next to a footbridge will have many people think twice after last week's foot over-bridge collapse.





After the rain, the rainbow: Building a rainbow for the Commonwealth Games. Hoping perhaps that the pot of gold shall turn up soon?





Helping hand? It's Delhi's Games. All negatives forgotten. The entire city wants a grand show and everyone is willing to lend a hand. Everyone.





Through the looking glass: Delhi being cleaned and spruced for the big day.





It's playtime, folks: Delhi is ready for the games.




Let the Games begin: The CWG troika up close - Mike Hooper, Mike Fennel and Suresh Kalmadi.

good pics

Tfs..