India's left behind: Millions in Mumbai still live in desperate poverty

Submitted 9 months ago by ricker

From Mercury News -- Slumdog Millionaire got you thinking about the poverty conditions in India. But, Left Behind by Mercury News staffers John Bourdeau and Dai Suganoi will shock you. The piece is filled with powerful images that give a glimpse into the conditions these people face day to day.

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