Slumdog Millionaire

Bulldozers won't end India's slums

IPN Opinion article

Author: Caroline Boin

Far from the red carpet of the Oscars, the child stars of the hit-film "Slumdog Millionaire" have had their dwellings destroyed by the Indian authorities. But slums are nothing that Danny Boyle's charity, bulldozers, large wads of cash or big schemes can solve.

Music's own rags-to-riches story has roots in law, enforcement

IPN Opinion article

Author: Alec van Gelder

Millions loved Slumdog Millionaire's rags-to-riches story. But the story behind the story ó the huge success of India's Bollywood movie industry ó is even better. Creative industries can create economic growth, and one of the best examples is Nashville's country music.