![]() ![]() ![]() But the very existence of the shopping complex, occupied by purveyors of perfumes and mobile phones, garments and cigarette lighters, proved that Dongri's ancient instinct for survival was still burning bright. ![]() There were no dungaree-wearers in evidence on national TV early on the morning of November 26, 2011, as news crews converged on the edge of Dongri to cover the conflagration that had engulfed the squat Sara-Sahara Mall. Made from the sacking cloth found abundantly in Dongri's warehouses, these rough overalls were known as dungarees. By the 17th century, their talent for quick-witted improvisation had resulted in the creation of a coarse garment that would be adopted by stevedores and longshoremen all around the world. The Mumbai dockside neighbourhood of Dongri has always been noted for its hardscrabble quality - and for the ability of its residents to make the most of their arduous circumstances. ![]()
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