Its not too late to hope.

There is a war in Mumbai.
Its not a terrorist attack. Its not a car bomb, its not a random explosion... its a war and its right in the middle of India.

Its not like India hasnt faced terror attacks before.

But there is something about this attack which is chilling.. downright terrifying...
It seems like the terrorists wanted themselves to be seen, to face the country's strength face-to-face. To fire at the media, the common people, the guests.
They wanted to show their strength - they wanted the world to see them and that is a very disturbing thought.

So what do we do in such moments of crisis? In moments where you realize that life is much more than Monday morning blues, an argument with your friends or plans for the next movie?

Do you live in apathy and say that this has and will happen in India?

Do you not care and thank your stars that you live in another secure place, far away from home?

Do you ridicule the authorities for the lack of preparation and move on with your lives in a so-called developed country?

Do you lock the doors of your home more securely and thank your stars that you are alive?

Do you watch CNN reporters ridicule the level of preparation and lack of help the authorities are giving for the local population?


I cant do that when my country bleeds.

I dont know what I can do, but I can and I will hope that the city and the country will rise again. Fearless. Hopeful, but not apathetic.

I can hope that people across the world will start thinking by themselves and not follow religious rhetoric or mass hysteria.

I can hope that the human spirit will not just endure, but react and conquer the forces of terror. By force. By forgiveness. By care. By looking out for your neighbour.

To all the members of the police force, ATS, Army, Navy, NSG and Fire Force in Mumbai, our hopes and prayers are with you.