Rohinton Maloo

I heard the terrible news of Rohinton Maloo passing away during the terror attack. I didn’t know him too well but he was very well known in the industry when I started working. He was sitting next to me in the month of March when we both spoke on Exchange4Media Conclave 2008 in Bangalore. He joked quite a bit through the evening and that how I will remember him. May his soul rest in peace.

Sandeep Unnikrishnan

I salute Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan who died while fighting the terrorists & saving men under his command. That’s the spirit of Indian Army & its officers. I feel ashamed that we don’t do enough to acknowledge that & give our love & warmth to the families who make these brave men. As a nation we’re more focused on celebrating cricketers, film stars and politically connected forces rather than celebrating real heros.

A few good men

Mumbai seige finally ended and most hostages were release. Some unfortunate ones died after undergoing torture from the terrorists. Our commandos & security forces faught bravely and booted the terrorists out. This terror attack was a proxy war that we’re suffering from – and just like in any other war there was collateral damage – the Taj was burnt, Oberoi is damaged and so was Nariman House. All these buildings & surroundings will be rebuilt & I’m sure their glory will return. But what about the people who died during the attacks – what about the security personnel who either died or suffered injuries during the battle – can we bring them back? can we heal their injuries? Can we make it up to their parents & bring back the glory? The answer is NO -

I got really angry when people kept focusing on collateral damage and not on HUMAN being who died saving us. I love the Taj – I love south bombay – but they’re very small compared to the human loss.

Here is my Salute to all the brave people who died in the attacks & heartfelt condolensces to families for their irreplacable losses.

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