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India for shinning image through Grand opening of 19th Commonwealth Games

The world finally saw a spectacular grand opening ceremony of the ever largest 19th Commonwealth Games full with Indian culture and heritage staged and aired at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium of New Delhi on Sunday afternoon. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium gleamed with multi-colored lights as representatives from Commonwealth countries walked the length of the field by turns, waving their flags and wearing traditional native costumes. It's the first time India has hosted the international sporting event between countries of the former British Empire. The games, held every four years, include many Olympic events as well as other sports played traditionally in those countries. Britain's Prince Charles and Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil officially declared the games open. Prince Charles was representing his mother, Queen Elizabeth. As the spotlight shines on the country, a team official of the nation's bowling team was suspected of having dengue fever, a mosquito-borne vira...