I have been storing posts as drafts and not publishing them. Don't know why.
Anyhu, past ten days have been emotionally hectic, owing to the Bombay attacks. Especially if you are seated one one end of Africa, and the only sources of information in Internet. I beg your pardon, ONLY is the wrong word. But still, BBC, CNN, SKY and AL-JAZEERA tried, but it was mostly about 'The foreign nationals' . Hence, I terribly missed my beloved sensationalist Indian Channels. I apologise again for calling all the news channels sensationalist, as any other common Indian, my opinions are over shadowed with stereotypes and prejudices. I used to log on to TOI site every fifteen minutes checking for updates. I must say, they did do a fantastic job, with regular updates, stories from all spheres of the crisis, complemented by high quality videos from Times Now.
I called up friends as soon as I heard of the crisis, made sure they are alright. The panic was obvious in everyone's voice. I felt home sick, all I wanted to do was be there. I used to sit up and watch the events unfold till Friday morning.
The week after, emails started pouring in, survival stories, Mumbai will stay United kind of forwards. Petitions against the governments , media etc etc. Face book groups, events, status, notes, twitter, blogs, opinions, anger, distress, sorrow, fear, frustration, sympathy, zest, hope, love, fraternity, friendship, sacrifice, gratitude and patriotism.
Everyone said it was different this time, they attacked the Taj, Oberoi. I don't visit those places, but the people who do, thought they would be the safest there, but alas...
VT station, the big, old, lovely station. This place is where I get off to go to Mondegar or Leopold. Or shop and haggle at Colaba causeway, or to just grab a few quiet moments at Marine drive.
No one knows if the terrorists will be ever be punished, or if their parent organisations will ever be traced.
People are angry now, but will this anger change anything?
or will it be forgotten after a few days...
I am coming back to Mumbai, very soon, but will say that extra prayer before I step out , and step in to the house, for myself and my loved ones.
