The Greeks are feeling sorry for us Indians and the mess we made of the preparations leading up to the commonwealth games. Actually they have a lot to feel sorry about themselves these days, but they still commiserate with visiting Indians. The ancient Greeks may have reached dizzying heights in every aspect of human endeavour but the modern Greeks are in the midst of the economic crisis and continue to be one of the worst affected nations. They have been forced to follow punishing austerity measures dictated by the IMF and European banks. They are being told by the dour bankers that they had no business building a welfare state, hosting the 2004 Olympics, and building up a $400 million debt.