The old lady is one of thousands who now form part of the fast swelling segment of the elderly -- the parents of Non-Resident Indians who are left here to fend for themselves.

• 在如今快速膨胀的老龄队伍中，成千上万的为人父母者。其儿女身为印度人，却客居他乡，留下他们自己照顾自己。老妪就是其中一员。