Descendants of the indigenous populations of Mumbai, the East Indian community has found itself rapidly losing land to government and corporate forces that see their property as prime real estate. For the community as a whole, especially in the urban areas, this has meant losing a valuable connection with the soil to which their culture is tied- the 'story of us'. But for many, especially those in the rural areas like Dharavi Island this has also meant a threat to livelihood and customs, and consequently, as a small community, a threat to their very existence.