Mumbai shoeshine boys get the boot

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  • Published On: October 10, 2007
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It could soon be curtains down for Mumbai's 1,000 shoeshine boys thanks to the privatisation bandwagon gathering steam. Mumbai's Chattanooga shoeshine boys have been showcasing their skills on the city's suburban railway platforms for the last 40 years. But their cheerful clatter and special sparkle will soon get the boot.

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