26/11 anniversary

It was the first anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. To mark the occasion there were programmes held in the memory of martyrs and victims of the attack all over India. I was at The Gateway of India to mark the anniversary with Abhijit, a photographer friend of mine.

We moved around in the area taking pictures of The Gateway of India, The Taj and the people around. Here is a flagman, near The Taj at The Gateway of India whom I shot. You may see some of my other photos on my flickr photo album on- http://www.flickr.com/photos/manthalkars/

Abhijit’s guidance turned out to be very important as this was my first attempt to shoot some photos of an event. You may visit his photo blog on- http://www.abhijitsplanet.com/pratibimb/

...Shivanand

26/11

Today is the 26/11 anniversary and I wonder sometimes, if I am as safe as Kasab is in the Mumbai jail. But I also feel, that it is really stupid of me to think something like that, as in a democratic country like India this bloody terrorist has got a fair trial, unlike it is in Pakistan. I also understand that it has taken quiet a long time, for the Indian judiciary to punish him and one cannot wait anymore to see this man being hanged. Many of us wonder as to when that day would finally arrive, when justice would be done. As it is said “Justice delayed is justice denied.”

It is our good fortune and also since the Indian Government has taken measures to improve the security, things look slightly brighter for India. P. Chidambaram the Union home minister has definitely shown some urgency in improving the security agencies, the state police and the paramilitary forces. It is needless to say, that Pakistan’s internal problems are also helping the cause. There has been no terror attack for the last 11 months and P. Chidambaram definitely deserves a pat on the back for his efforts.

India’s policy of throwing a dossier at Pakistan, every now and then, to keep a check on them is also helping. I guess, it keeps reminding Pakistan that unless they act against the 26/11 terrorists the relation between the two countries cannot improve.

Finally, a tribute to all the brave-hearts who laid their lives fighting the terrorists and I am hoping that this world becomes a peaceful place to live in.

...Shivanand

Picture Courtesy-

http://arunshanbhag.com/2008/11/27/mumbai-blasts-day-2//