Missing Government
We're in the third morning of the Mumbai attacks. Some things have emerged which will define the way history is written
1. Taj has become immortal to this country. Stories of how young Taj managers went out of their way, helped protect guests, sent sms to guests who were away at the time of attacks to not return and many such are pouring in. An indelible symbol has endured even further through its people
2. Mumbai civilians as usual are on the streets doing their bit. Chants of vande mataram are all over and people are serving the commandos tea, snacks etc. Not one to back off, am proud of my city and its people
3. The media has behaved and been sensible.They've obeyed orders to edit stories and pictures which might feed terrorist intelligence. Its said that it takes a tough event to make a child grow up, is this that event which has made the media mature?
4. The Mumbaikar resilience is weak. people stayed indoors and the feeling of helplessness and fear is high. On the upside, maybe this is what will finally ended that much abused word called Mumbai Spirit and ring the change that we all need
5. A kerala born, Bihar regiment officer died trying to save a Havaldar from Haryana who later succumbed too.Raj Thackeray do we need say more
6. Even as I write, Hemant Karkare makes his way silently to the other world that he will serve. His detination is Shivaji Park, a place where divise politics, vitriolic speeches and petty goondas have fomented fury in Mumbai. Today when a real hero of the city makes his last march, he has only one color on him, the tricolor. This is the real Shivaji park.
7. Indians abroad have provided mixed reactions. Some are genuinely concerned, others go about their lives least bothered. In a way good riddance.
8. We are up against war. This was the first wave. I dread to think what will happen next and where
9. I have lost faith in that pansy prime minister and equally impotent home minsters, both central and state. Meanwhile that rogue from the neighbouring state came in and announced 1 crore for the victims. I wish, sincerely seriously wish that the terrorists had got this scum instead of those brave officers
10. Mumbai will see a citizen's movement soon. It will be unprecedented and far spread. You can sense it coming. All it needs is Obama like leadership, where is that leader?
1. Taj has become immortal to this country. Stories of how young Taj managers went out of their way, helped protect guests, sent sms to guests who were away at the time of attacks to not return and many such are pouring in. An indelible symbol has endured even further through its people
2. Mumbai civilians as usual are on the streets doing their bit. Chants of vande mataram are all over and people are serving the commandos tea, snacks etc. Not one to back off, am proud of my city and its people
3. The media has behaved and been sensible.They've obeyed orders to edit stories and pictures which might feed terrorist intelligence. Its said that it takes a tough event to make a child grow up, is this that event which has made the media mature?
4. The Mumbaikar resilience is weak. people stayed indoors and the feeling of helplessness and fear is high. On the upside, maybe this is what will finally ended that much abused word called Mumbai Spirit and ring the change that we all need
5. A kerala born, Bihar regiment officer died trying to save a Havaldar from Haryana who later succumbed too.Raj Thackeray do we need say more
6. Even as I write, Hemant Karkare makes his way silently to the other world that he will serve. His detination is Shivaji Park, a place where divise politics, vitriolic speeches and petty goondas have fomented fury in Mumbai. Today when a real hero of the city makes his last march, he has only one color on him, the tricolor. This is the real Shivaji park.
7. Indians abroad have provided mixed reactions. Some are genuinely concerned, others go about their lives least bothered. In a way good riddance.
8. We are up against war. This was the first wave. I dread to think what will happen next and where
9. I have lost faith in that pansy prime minister and equally impotent home minsters, both central and state. Meanwhile that rogue from the neighbouring state came in and announced 1 crore for the victims. I wish, sincerely seriously wish that the terrorists had got this scum instead of those brave officers
10. Mumbai will see a citizen's movement soon. It will be unprecedented and far spread. You can sense it coming. All it needs is Obama like leadership, where is that leader?
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this one, as prima facie evidence indicates, originated in Karachi and was backed by the Lashkar....Pakistan bettet own up to what gets done out of its own teritory
The Indian right wing extremists are responsible for local acts of terrorism,and they muist pay for it....
If you are from Pakistan, its high time your country thought about why time and again from across the world, fingers get pointed at Pakistani roots...
Ghazala...grow up beyond Ctrl +C and Ctrl + V....you have been posting your standard comment across so many blogs...I have seen your same comment across scores of blogs...including mine!! Atleast, customize and respond uniquely!!!