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Conversation Hub on a walk through the Dharavi slum in Mumbai and reflects on space, money and the emerging middle class.

Posted by Neha Viswanathan

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Recent Links also in South Asia

“There is a lot to be said about the shocking series of events in Mumbai that finally–too late–drew to a bloody and violent close”: Jamaican blogger Annie Paul may eventually get around to articulating her own feelings about the attacks, but for now, she posts “a collage of quotes from a range of sources, all from the blogosphere…”; A Bermudian's View also weighs in.

An Ordinary Citizen describes the scenario of HIV/AIDS awareness in his country: “Bangladesh is vulnerable to HIV/AIDS for its poor regulation, poverty, lack of adequate health support, illiteracy, lack of health education, lack of awareness about HIV/AIDS etc.”

Straying Around asks whether Mumbai will be the same again after the terrorists attacks. Rajesh Jain at Emergic lists the reasons why this time is different and there is no going back to ‘business as usual’ .