Driven To Despair

The note in the pocket of a Greek pensioner who hanged himself from a tree in Athens on Wednesday reflected the despair caused by an economic crisis and the politicised rage of a nation being driven to the brink.

The iron ore of Bellary in Karnataka was such a source of wealth that people working in the industry thought they were set for life. Not just big mine owners - even ordinary workers dared to dream. But with the suspension of mining in the district following large scale violations, their dreams are crumbling. NDTV met the family of one lorry driver ...

The note in the pocket of a Greek pensioner who hanged himself from a tree in Athens on Wednesday reflected the despair caused by an economic crisis and the politicised rage of a nation being driven to the brink.

The iron ore of Bellary in Karnataka was such a source of wealth that people working in the industry thought they were set for life. Not just big mine owners - even ordinary workers dared to dream. But with the suspension of mining in the district following large scale violations, their dreams are crumbling. NDTV met the family of one lorry driver ...