Mumbai

HI friends, Thanks to those who waited and thanks to those even who did not wait for my next post. The last month has been historical as we did actually get rid of Mr Tip Top but the cost was very dear. It took over 180 eyes to shut before he was actually thrown out (wish I could think of a better word for thrown). Last month I have spent virtually in Mumbai for one reason or the other. My this post is in memory of Indian journalism, which received the most indecent burial on Marine at Mumbai. Are we a nation of one billion and do we actually stand united against terror? Is the new boom of Indian media (electronic journalism) helping or causing a dent to the image of India. I have seen 9/11 (US) and 7/7 (London) terror strikes but I am stressing on whether I saw even one body being shot by the over zealous camera persons. Anyways, this debate is long and dont wish to continue but would like to highlight our great electronic media and their role -- to which I am an eyewitness. These names -- rather big names -- who have shot to fame by doing theatrics either at Kargil, Kashmir or communal violence of Gujarat have been awarded Padamshrees and Padam Bushan's. Do they actually deserve it. I saw one of them pushing a fireman towards her camera even while we was trying to douse the fire. Can we put them in jail once and for all so that the country breathes in peace....