Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu is no longer a sleepy temple town buzzing with surfers, tourists and history buffs. It will soon be the centre of the world’s attention as the leaders of two of the global emerging powers – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping – are set to hold talks here, between 11-13 October. Preparations are in full swing to make the town secure and squeaky clean. VIDEO: THE QUINT