New Delhi: The political capital of the world’s largest free market democracy, New Delhi is a spicy fusion of the ancient and the modern, a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, many great empires have been ruled from here. Don't let your first impressions of Delhi stick like a sacred cow in a traffic jam, look beyond the 14 million people, the thundering traffic and the acrid smog. Delhi is a metropolitan city with a cosmopolitan outlook. It is the seat of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, making it the powerhouse of Indian politics. New Delhi is home to numerous national institutions and landmarks. Major industries in Delhi include the IT sector, handloom, textile, and the electronic industry. The national capital will hold the Commonwealth games in 2010.