A blog on Mumbai - the city, its people, its culture. Three of us write here - my daughter Aishwarya, my mom Janaki, and I. If you like something, leave a comment!
- Deepa
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Raising a toast
A toast, then, to the Queen of the Bay, through her troubles!
Yes, I am well, so are all my guides and other associate staff. Thank you so much for your concern.
This is now a hostage situation that feels like something out of a Hollywood movie, quite unreal and something Mumbai has not seen before. I'm almost expecting Bruce Willis to walk out, announcing that the bad guys are dead.
I saw some blurry photos of the men who were holding people hostage, and they seemed very young. What a tragic stupid meaningless waste.
At the moment I am more angry than anything else at the loss of life and damage to buildings that are familiar and dear to me.
When I step back and think about it, at the reports of daily violence from every corner of the globe, it seems to me that the world is becoming a dark place indeed. My message to myself is simple - the darker it gets, the more candles I will light.
There is much meaningful good I can do and much help I can bring to people in need. Perhaps it will balance out the evil. That sounds very corny, but I believe it is the only way. How else can you and I change the world?
Only one LAW should be framed for "anti-terrorism" in INDIA : Kill the terrorists, not on the spot but slowly-slowly, making like "quarter-murders" everyday & displaying it 2 their nations ! No more enquiries, no more court hearings. Sorry to say that out Judicial System is failure.
I lived in Mumbai and took two of your tours. I was crying when I saw Taj burning, this scene just broke my heart. But I believe that Mumbai is a resilient place and it will rise, like Phoenix out of flames. I am not even thinking twice about coming to Mumbai again - savages will not stop us from loving this Maximim City. Elena Singh Seattle, USA
Deepa,
ReplyDeleteI hope you and loved ones are safe
Yes, I am well, so are all my guides and other associate staff. Thank you so much for your concern.
ReplyDeleteThis is now a hostage situation that feels like something out of a Hollywood movie, quite unreal and something Mumbai has not seen before. I'm almost expecting Bruce Willis to walk out, announcing that the bad guys are dead.
I saw some blurry photos of the men who were holding people hostage, and they seemed very young. What a tragic stupid meaningless waste.
At the moment I am more angry than anything else at the loss of life and damage to buildings that are familiar and dear to me.
When I step back and think about it, at the reports of daily violence from every corner of the globe, it seems to me that the world is becoming a dark place indeed. My message to myself is simple - the darker it gets, the more candles I will light.
There is much meaningful good I can do and much help I can bring to people in need. Perhaps it will balance out the evil. That sounds very corny, but I believe it is the only way. How else can you and I change the world?
glad to know everyone is safe.
ReplyDeleteOnly one LAW should be framed for "anti-terrorism" in INDIA :
ReplyDeleteKill the terrorists, not on the spot but slowly-slowly, making like "quarter-murders" everyday & displaying it 2 their nations !
No more enquiries, no more court hearings.
Sorry to say that out Judicial System is failure.
Thank you for your inspiring comments. I'm glad you and your family are safe.
ReplyDeleteI lived in Mumbai and took two of your tours. I was crying when I saw Taj burning, this scene just broke my heart. But I believe that Mumbai is a resilient place and it will rise, like Phoenix out of flames. I am not even thinking twice about coming to Mumbai again - savages will not stop us from loving this Maximim City.
ReplyDeleteElena Singh
Seattle, USA
Bless you, Elena.
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