we have a report narrated by rohit kachroo of independent television news. >> reporter: it is cramped and dark, and the only light comes from their mining helmets. but there's little about their spirit to indicate the depth of their ordeal. ♪ they sing the national anthem; then, some of the men they take the chance to send a message home. "i am here, my mother," says one man; "i am okay, my friends," says another. then, with similar optimism, each one speaks into the camera as they stand shirtless in the heat. they play dominoes to help stimulate their minds. along with food and medicine, a video camera was sent through the bore hole to take us through the keyhole of their underground home. and it shows how a mini- community with daily routines has formed. they've divided the space into separate areas-- one to eat, one to sleep, another to wash, and another for leisure activities. they have a daily meeting and there's daily prayer. they keep busy by cleaning and sorting their provisions. and as well as dominos and cards, they're encouraged to sing and make videos for their families su