New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- Monkey business had left Indian authorities and badminton officials embarrassed in January during the India Open after monkeys strayed into the playing hall and pigeon droppings fell on the courts during matches.

Enter the langur mimics. To prevent any such disruptions during the BWF World Championships starting here on August 17, officials have hired men who mimic the sound of an angry langur to chase away monkeys from the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium premises.

Besides carrying out an elaborate renovation of the venue, the langur mimics summoned will use nothing but their vocal cords and a basic understanding of primate psychology to keep the monkeys at bay. This is the bizarre yet entertaining world of the nation...