A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the illuminated Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the illuminated Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen as fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
Britain's Prince Charles (R) installs the Queen's Baton as Suresh Kalmadi (L), President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman, looks on during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/ANINDITO MUKHERJEE EPA/ANINDITO MUKHERJEE
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen as fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen as fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
Indian artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
View of the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
Giant puppets are seen attached to a multi-purpose aerostat during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
Giant puppets are seen attached to a multi-purpose aerostat during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
Giant puppets are seen attached to a multi-purpose aerostat during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
A multi-purpose aerostat is seen during the opening ceremony of the 19th Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India, 03 October 2010. Thousands of athletes from 71 countries and Commonwealth territories will vie for 829 medals at stake in 17 disciplines spread over 11 venues. The successful holding of the October 3-14 event is one of the biggest challenges of a nation emerging as an economic power after years of struggle with poverty and underdevelopment. EPA/HARISH TYAGI
