Welcome Rainy Season

Its been almost 6 months that I moved to Kolkata and had the opportunity to witness Summer. Kolkata summer has its charm, scorching heat and humid it almost feels that you are inside a boiling pot and….well that’s a story for another time. As my birthday rolled over(I am 37 now) , the most welcoming gift from mother nature was the rainfall.

Monsoon in Kolkata is like that relief that everyone eagerly waits for after long summer stretch, the glimpse of Hilsa starts to flow in Ganges/Padma, windows are kept open to get a of view majestic rainfall. Covid counts are dropping, not completely gone though and I finally got vaccinated.

Instead of talking about it , let me show you..to be continued..

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Story of Life, near death and determination to live again..

On my recent journey throught the alleys of Kolkata , I came across a very unique person. He was our driver for a ride to a Nagerbazar in Kolkata. His story is what touched me that i decided to pen it. This is a journey of Mr Abhijit.

The Toto (E Richshaw)he was driving had a sign mentioning he was handicap, but I was not able to identify any physical defect in him atleast that what its seemed initially. After boarding and sharing a few pleasentaries, he started telling his story.

Abhijit used to take passengers into long rides near the westbengal hill stations. His vehicle was a 24 seater mini. He was a pretty skillful driver earring a good future for his family. His family has his 3 lovely daughters and his wife.

On a fateful day in 2013 , he met with an accident that left his bones broken on both arms, legs and hip. Such was the condition of car, he had to be pulled out of the car with cutters. There were no other passengers with him. As iroic as it may sound, the best doctors he could afford with his small income predicted 3-6 months of survival. The ordeal continuted when he travelled to Vellor for treatment.

Piece by piece, bones by bones he started his journey towards recovery. It took him 4 years to completely recover. Every 6 months he had to travel to Vellore and get admitted for 1 month followed by 2 months of rest. A few kind hearted citizens had helped him financially to sustain the trip including his family expense. Finally he was back on his feets but severly crippled. He couldnt stand straight and couldnt put pressure on his legs and right hand.

Driven by his passion for driving, he started with ferrying passengers along the common route in E Rickshaw.That was 2018.

When the trip ended, he proudly stood before his vehicle and showed me the wounds and scars. His body bore the marks of a very long struggle between reality and dreams. Mocking the initial prediction of 3 months, there he was. I was tempted to take a photograph. I resisted the temptation. I didnt want the netizens to remind him that he was handicapped or that he needed financial help. He is far too strong for that. A fighter by soul.

This post was never about how he suffered. This is about his fight against his own limits

Santanu

The SmartPhone Bible

The revolution began from one call from West Bengal made by Ex chief minister Jyoti Basu to Telecom Minister Sukharam.It was 1995.The same year when Madhu Sapre posed nude for Tuff Shoes ad and lord Ganesha  got tierd of having all crap prasad and decided to drink milk.It was also the year of DDLJ release,the long running movie had begun..it summary it was the year of change..

16 years from that day April 10 2012 marked the launch of 4G services in kolkata.We had come a long way from analog telephones to smartphones that technically are more superior than average PC.Internet was no longer a rare priviledge, rather a easy available commodity with a recharge of as minimum of 15 rupee.

I once again was observing this change and saw a similar trend which had earlier followed for Computers.The day is not far when mobile internet users will surpass PC users.In that limelight I decided to put a quick and brief guide on smart phones.

Now a days the most obvious question which can come to our mind

Do we really need a smart phone?Read on

A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic ‘feature phone

The above statement directly comes from Google voice and is the most obvious answer.To be a bit more specific,a phone which can handle multiple task and activities performed by apps.Apps which can be freely obtained from various websites performing activities like simple calculator(learn math you dumb) to predict how will you look in next 20 years(as if anyone cares).It can even predict how hot you are(thermometers are outdated) and what will happen tomorrow(Bejan smartphonewala).

I do agree there are quite a good load of apps which are quite useful like news,planner,task list,weather,email,a finance tool,e book reader,a search tool and lots to count.If you are the old school pen and paper type then smart phone is not a good choice unless the normal phones stop operating and there is nothing else to buy.

Coming to the second category where you want to express and publicize your thoughts via social network, be in constant touch with dear and near ones,share your creativity smartphone is for you.

Third group of people who has nothing to do the entire day..smart phone is your oxygen,,it will keep your peanut sized brain occupied.

Love letters are still considered to be the most romantic gift between a couple.

How long does a smart phone really last.

Unless you are a update freak who needs the latest device or latest OS in the smart phone,a smart phone life cycle ranges from 2 to 4 years based on usage.Some can even stretch to 5 years(a rare case).My Nokia X6 purchased in 2010 is still rocking apart from dust in camera and breaks here and there(I am a rough user though who substitutes phone for a paper weight)

What are the important Specs of a Smart Phone that Companies don’t reveal

SAR :SAR (specific absorption rate) is an indication of the amount of radiation that is absorbed into a head whilst using a cellular phone, the higher the SAR rating the more radiation that is absorbed into the head..We normally don’t even bother about this.For India its 2.0 W/Kg.A thumb rule would be to just check to be double sure.Mine is 1.1 W/Kg.

A good resource to check your SAR Value: http://sarvalues.com/

PPI: Refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size.The higher the ppi the better and crispier the image.Large screen is only good if the resolution is high enough.My X6 shows a PPI of 229

Screens with a pixel density below 200 ppi are considered low resolution. Screens with pixel densities between 200 and 300 ppi are considered to be average quality. Screens with a pixel density above 300 ppi are considered high resolution.

Selection tip: if you compare two different Smartphones with the same size screen, and all other considerations are equal, pick the one that has the higher pixel density

PPI Calculator: http://pixeldensitycalculator.com/

Battery:

A Rickshaw that made History

While going through random posts in FB, I stumbled upon a post about someone named Satyen Das. Mr. Das is our average rickshaw puller operating in some suburbs in Kolkata. So then what makes him special compared to other thousands of rickshaw pullers occupying Kolkata or in that perspective the whole India. Well to start with lets say the man has dared to dream a near impossible.

While our average readers are used to Kolkata  style arguments from our Rickshaw puller friends over distances and fares , imagine someone who plans to go all the way to Ladakh and that too in our ordinary vaahan the Rickshaw. Seems to impossible to be true..even I had my shares of doubt and decided to Google  it out.

Before we go ahead with the journey here are some facts.

 

Distance from Kolkata to Ladakh(Leh) : 2721 KM

Preferred Route :AH1 -Asian Highway Network.

Expected Time : 4 Months with return.

Average time to travel by Car(as per Google) : 40 Hours.

 

While we are still struggling to believe the mind boggling facts let alone a rickshaw reaching Ladakh, let me humbly inform you that the journey has already begun.

The Journey and the man behind

Mr. Das began his journey on 11th June 2014 from Kolkata, with 5000 in his pocket,some warm clothes and an ATM card given courtesy to members of club at Bijoygarh. The Local MLA and police has proved him with some identification letter and permits. The biggest and the best item in his possession is his will. To describe him having nerves of steel would also be an understatement. While serous travellers also question the treacherous route and the perils of journey done by a car, we can hardly imagine our day to day rickshaw making the trip.

Satyen makes a living ferrying commuters on his rickshaw to and from Gitanjali Metro station in Naktala . He is already 40 years old and has wife and a child.His earning is a mere 150 to 200 Rs in a day.

So the question is what really motivated him to pull such a mountainous feat .TOI quotes

“Eight years ago, he wanted to go to Puri but didn’t have the money. He promised his wife and son that he would take them there on his rickshaw. They thought he was out of his mind, but Satyen kept his promise.

The rickshaw trip to Puri gave him the idea of a longer journey — one that would take him through the vast expanse of north India, traversing through cities that he had heard about and seen occasionally on TV”.

Having only elementary education, Satyen said the unique road trip is also a great learning experience as he gets to understand the culture and diversity of India by criss-crossing different states, cities, towns and villages.

Sources mention this is not his first attempt to reach Ladakh. His last attempt was back in 2008 where he managed to reach Srinagar.

Latest Update

July 4th 2014 , the Hindu quotes Satyen has reached UP and will be going to Srinagar and then onward to UP. The images from internet and various blogs suggest he has already reached some hilly area.

FB page was more helpful, “After making World Record by pulling his Rickshaw upto Khardung La Pass on 17/08/2014 now he is near to Delhi, India report as on 02/09/2014.”

Image Links

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FB page : https://www.facebook.com/satyen.das.351?fref=browse_search

Some Thoughts

While the traveller might have already reached his destination and might be as well on his way back home , there is no way to track his progress or to get the feel of the journey from his eyes.Blame it to the lack of public awareness or the travellers plan, all we know this could have been a more interesting journey. I wish there was some way to see where he is right now or the breadth taking photos he has taken with the digital camera or even follow his story as he completed his dream.

Call it an uncanny affinity towards the digital media, I would even compensate for a handwritten journal. 

As Satyen has already achieved the impossible more will follow his wake or even he himself will attempt to break his own record, this time perhaps by going out of India.I am proud to say that I belong from India where people dare to dream and achieve that dream.

Got married

Marriage

The return of the Warrior Poet

Right now its 6:20 AM in the morning.I couldn’t sleep all night.Starting from my last post its almost like a flash back.Though i rather not dare to share the entire length of the flashback, here is the jest

–>Soumya got married..

Another member in the married club.The days for bachelor club are numbered.

–>Saturday club is almost closed, numbers staggered to just 3.Permanent closure coming soon.

Gone are good old days

–>Mankind survived the 2012 apocalypse

phew..that’s a relief..oh wait 2022 is coming

..they are now gearing up for 2022

–>My camera is still rocking…check out these pics shot during a power cut

• Light in Darkness
• The Holy Grail

There were  many other thoughts which I rather dare not share in a open blog,one of  them being unable to get a decent job in kolkata. The whole blame goes to You know of whom  I speak,of her who must not be named..after all I don’t want to be jailed for naming her in a open blog..and yes I do agree we should be proud of calling the agarbatti industry as a SHILPO….****^%$$##(muted)

Myself in the new dawn

As for me,I have decided to make a comeback to battlefield, a war yet to be fought..I find the might of my pen slowly coming back and the strength of my shoulders ready to bear the new responsibilities..agreed I have gained a few extra pounds…okay may be quite some extra pound(closing towards century) and have grown a few years old(had to dye my hair a little for an important occasion)..but otherwise I am ready now..I have bought a Samsung 24 inch LCD and a Whirlpool fridge to celebrate my new life..EMI..I am not that rich..not yet..

The Horn of Helm Hammerhand will sound in the deep, one last time!

Its early morning 7AM  now…I finally decide to go to sleep with the koeyls doing their duty of bidding a goodbye to the night and welcoming the sun..I go to sleep with the hope that my dreams will finally come true one day..

Santanu Ghosal

The Weekend Thoughts

 

I had been busy with my office for quite some time and could spare the time to blogs.I apologise for that. Well lot of things has happened since then.We stepped to 2012 from 2011,a little close to the predicted END OF WORLD.

My Social Highlights

My best friend got married.(End of Bachelor’s life for him by the way)

I broke up with my girlfriend(End of a long relationship-though I cant say it was all bad memories )

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Bought a Sony Hx100v Camera(I am broke now)

My New Camera

Founded the Saturday Club(Please ignore the address)

St Puki Valentino left us(No he didnt passed away instead moved to Hyderabad for a greener pasture).He might be now known as Maulana **utubuddin Puki

 

My nephews are growing up

While I was assessing my social circle, the world on the other hand was moving towards another phase of Humanity.

Lets Quickly Check out a few Clocks and Calendars.

1.The Mayan Calendar

Official2012Countdown.com

This is set as a reminder to popular Mayan Calendar.There is a lot of controversy as to what really is going to happen when the clock hits Zero.But one thing is for sure.There is absolutely no scientific proof about it.

They even had tossed a couple of movies about it and I have seen it all.

For those who still want to believe in this madness,here is a page from NASA where they tries to explain the facts

I know you will say its Government conspiracy to supress the facts and prevent the public from panic.But here is another one to add the punch.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events

We have seen it all before.But this 2012 was purely a movie gimmick created to get the movie a good gross.And they did succeed.More to follow on these.

2.Doomsday Clock

But there is another Doomsday Clock which we are mostly ignorant of.The Nuclear Dooms Day clock.

“The Doomsday Clock is a symbolic clock face, maintained since 1947 by the board of directors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists at the University of Chicago. The closer the clock is to midnight, the closer the world is estimated to be to global disaster. The most recent officially-announced setting — five minutes to midnight (11:55pm) — was made on 10 January 2012. Reflecting international events dangerous to humankind, the clock’s hands have been adjusted twenty times since its inception in 1947^, when the clock was initially set to seven minutes to midnight (11:53pm).

Originally, the clock analogy represented the threat of global nuclear war; however, since 2007 it has also reflected climate-changing technologies and “new developments in the life sciences that could inflict irrevocable harm.”

Even i am quite tensed with this clock, and unlike the other one,this one is quite true.But that really cant mean that we abandon Nuclear Programme.Nukes are destructive I agree but they alone could be a life saver in case the right people choose to use it in the right way.As a source of Energy not as a source of destruction.

Even this clock can be averted as we can see in 1991 we moved back by 17 minutes from midnight

The Question

The obvious question that comes to our mind is whether truly we are moving slowly towards a extinction on a global scale.No one really knows the answer.And as for most of us,we are really happy and busy with our own life knowing that we cant intervene into this and better enjoy the life to its full glory,

Perhaps that’s best thing to do anyway.Life as we know has different meaning for different people.But for everybody its precious and the real moving force behind our survival.Human kind tend to survive even the worst of all disasters and the next day they are once again busy to rebuild and relive.

I wont be mentioning the events here,but be assured there are more than 1000 events which could trigger human extinction.The internet is full of them.Here is  a small list for my lazy friends

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_extinction

The question is not  how we die.But rather how we lived.What did we do in our life time,the span for which is really not known.

I say, “Life is like that exam where the time limit is not known and the choices we make affects us in real time.Its important that we answer in whatever manner we choose instead of skipping for the next question”.

Puja 2011@Bangalore

 

Today out of a sudden rush I decided to visit my old K R Puram Pujo.Me and my old room mate prasenjit decided to pay a visit to the place.As usual the puja was confined to the walls of Sea college…bit once inside,I was flashed by a wave of old memories..maybe they were not as pleasant or neither happy but they are one of the best memories I always cherish..

What began as just as a discussion topic for a bunch of college students who couldn’t go home either because they didn’t get the leave or they were not ready to face the sad memories of their place.It was just an idea which gave birth to the first pujo in K R Puram…

However this is not about how the puja was a success rather this is about the people who were behind the screens…

Seasons@Bangalore

Wills Flake and cheap Old Monk @ 35/- was on the menu and with a bunch of broken hearts..those people had a golden heart but sadly many were crushed beyond repair.This was the time when Bangalore became my second home..my college seniors became my best teachers and friends…I found the comfort with them.Maybe the drama wouldn’t have been as funny if they were not there,,,maybe the relationship I enjoy today wouldn’t be as precious if I hadn’t heard about their sorrow and pain…well I did also had a share of the pain of my own..so this all fitted in perfectly…

Stealing sweets from Tuhin da’s shop @midnight or screaming at the top of voice during the bisharjan and then the sadness of losing mother durga along with the dream of next year had been the days during puja 2007.Sadly we didn’t had much money to spend at McDonalds’s or KFC but the tea at uncle’s shop was the fuel for our discussion…

Poems love letters from long lost love…maybe 5 to 10 years back was the theme of our discussions.Our beloved Kaku always managed to steal the show with fascinating love stories…Drinking till we were bold enough to share our sadness with others were also very common…to love and being loved was a rare comodity that very few of us were enjoying that time…though there was no breakup parties but there were shoulders to share the pain and sorrow…

Adda @ Banyan Tree

There was a very special place for us where everyone would gather at the evening..no matter what..we would surely be there by 4:30 PM…and there was our usual bengali adda…science.politics..fiction..literature travel…all and everything we could imagine…and it usually ended with me saying “Ish..gola ta boddo shukie gache..”..rest is just a bottle of Old Monk or may be IB or RS if we had money..

Result@College

Readers must be wondering how I scored that semister and the following ones..well the truth is I never flunked in any subject.In fact did touched 8th sem with 70%..hehe..the trick was to fill up pages if you dont know anything…

Farewell@Bangalore

When time came to leave bangalore..I didnt realized that I am leaving so many things and so many memories behind.It was only when I reached Kolkata I did realized that I have lost them..After so many years the memories are still fresh,,,I only wish those friends philosophers and guide…A tribute to them….

The PC Guide

Dell Alienware M17x–A Laptop gamer’s dream

After a long time I am posting another blog. Previously I have tried writing but didn’t fell like doing it so basically ended up with copy paste which I do have very much. Today before we plunge into the depths of another topic let me quickly post what were the events since 11th August.

 

1. 11th August -16th August Trip to Shimla Dharamshala Amritsar. 
2. 17th August -1st September lazyness to the extreme since my future was a bit in darkness. 
3. 1st September-10th September Played a lot of games and then started fiddling with Ubuntu

 Now Since I have decided to devote myself to computer and its fundamentals..Let’s take a cool look first at the history of computers from my perspective.

  

Geek History

  

The birth of My 1st Baby

 

Back in 1997, my dad brought a Intel P1 processor(233mhz) with 64mb ram and 8GB HDD loaded with Win 95.In comparison my friend Shiladitya had a Intel Celeron processor with 32mb ram and 4GB HDD.

 

My first interest was spawned by my brother after seeing him play Prince of Persia and then Doom. Those were my inauguration towards the computer world.

 

My 2nd Baby

 

One day (Sometime in 2002) during an unfortunate HDD failure, I had to switch to a different processor.

Intel P4, 256MB Ram, 40GB HDD. She was later augmented with a Gforce 2 MX card so that I can play Unreal Tournament.OS:Win XP

 

My 3rd Baby

 

After another unfortunate Motherboard burnout (2005), I chose to try AMD Processor.AMD Athlon 3000 64bit,with 80 GB HDD and 512 RAM. Later I added a 1 GB Ram and Gforce 9600 GT. OS: Win XP

 

My 4th Baby

 

No my third one lives but I had to move to Bangalore for work and then could have been later relocated anywhere and thus I chose to buy my first laptop (2009). Hp Pavilion DV6 3009tu.i3 370M Processor,500GB HDD,4 GB RAM(2 GB Added later).This was my first entry into multicore processors. OS :Win 7,Ubuntu 11.04.

 

Through this travel of Technology I have learnt a few things which I wanted to share with you. To start with for new people who want to buy a computer but only knows the shop address where they always manage to give a budget of around 30K-40K for a PC. Since the market is always changing along with the prices thus there is no point in giving the same quotation for a PC. Instead let me quickly guide you through some very basic computer buying tips and guide.

 

Guide 1: Buying A PC

  

What type of usage you have planned will play a very vital role in buying. I will try to post everything in budget price so for the highest rig, I guess the shopkeepers will be able to better help you out.

 

Basic Type of Users

 

• Casual user: One who surfs the net, plays movies and music. 
• Programmer: One who uses the PC to learn various programming knowledge. 
• Gamer: Well this is the casual Gamers. 
• The Clan Warrior: The ultimate gamer and Hardcore gamer.This also included people who are into multimedia editing(photos and videos).

  

Note :The categories has been done tier wise so for example Tier 3:Gamer can do all the things Tier 2:Programmer can do and a bit extra.

  

Basic Building Components

  

Note: I would recommend only advanced computer users to assemble their system otherwise just ask the shopkeeper to do so. They make ask some extra cash but believe me it’s worth the risk.

 

1. CPU

 

 



CPU Chips



 

I guess now days there is no single core CPU in the market.

 

Q: So what exactly is this Multicore terms like Core to Duo ,Quad core or Dual core(and Hex core) means ?

A: They mean that 2/4/6 processors have been clubbed in a box for you.

 

Q: Now what was the need for doing such a thing?

A: Imagine the case where a 2 is being done by 1 person (Multitasking single core) and 2 work is done by 2 people. In 2nd case the work will be done much easier. Also a work can be broken into threads in which case multithreading or having more than one thread helps.

 

For the first 3 category of users dual core will be more than sufficient but for tier 4 a quad core processor is recommended.

 

CPU Wars

 

 



Intel Vs AMD

 There are two CPU manufactures out there (many more but these 2 dominate the market). Intel and AMD Processors nearly have started a war to dominate the market.

 

Myths and their validity

 

AMD Processors are like hot oven. Partially true. While AMD processors do get a little header compared to their Intel counterparts but then again there is a catch. Intel processors are more costly that AMD, thus if you buy an AMD the extra cash can be used to buy a good CPU cooling fan or a good cabinet with extra fan and still save say 2000 to 3000 INR extra.

 

But Intel on the other side offers rock solid performance, zero heating problems(unless the fan is not running) and a slight boost over AMD processors.

 

Lastly the choice is based on users so choose whatever you feel like..but if you have a budget to follow I guess AMD is a strong contender for hardcore gamers.

 

2. RAM

  

The more ram you have the better. Wrong. There is a sweet thing called dual channel so ideally my 4GM Ram(2X2GB same frequency) will eventually your 6GB (4+2 GB).So I suggest either buy in pairs or buy a single chip so that the option to upgrade later remains open. With only 2 ram slots present in most motherboards and rams coming at 1GB/2GB/4 GB combos. Give it a thought before buying

 

Ram frequency also matters. So buy the highest frequency the motherboard supports. This will be a safeguard against future expansion.

 

Casual user: 2GB.

 Programmer: 4GB

 Gamer: 4GB

 The Clan Warrior: 8GB

 

3. HDD: Choose as you please. Exclusively depends on how much you want to store. Then there are external ones.

 

4. Motherboard: If you are casual or Programmer, don’t worry about the motherboard and if you are a gamer or a clan warrior you probably will know about these.

 

5. Graphics Card/PCI Express Card

 

GForce 9600GT



 

Casual user: NA.

Programmer: NA

 

Casual and Programmers need not to worry about PCI Express card. They will be having their own sweet inbuilt card which in some cases is real good enough cards to play games as well.

  

Gamer/The Clan Warrior: Read the market and decide well. The gamer will go for a good mid range card and the clan warrior will probably go for a twin entry level high end card. Yes twins.2 cards of same model clubbed together can deliver awesome power (Nvidia SLI or AMD Crossfire).Be sure to get a DX 11 supported card.

  

War of Cards



Nvidia Vs AMD(ATI)



 

Yes once again we arrive at the point where there a two giant competitors for a rich market. Nvidia and AMD (formerly known as ATI).In an attempt to stop a 2nd war on my post, please read the Google for further info. Oh and Nvidia is possibly coming for PC CPU market soon.

 

Personally I prefer using Nvidia and have never used ATI. One of the reasons being that most of the games that need a serious card always show a logo that says made for Nvidia.

 

That pretty much concludes the guide. The next one will be about various operating systems available for use. There is always lots of information available on the internet so before buying search Google, visit the shops for a price quotation and then plan your PC.

 

Note: Never buy a Branded PC. They actually suck and if you open the cover in many cases the warranty is actually void unless specified by the technical support executive or the authorized service engineer. A PC with its cover closed is as good as a laptop minus portability.

 

Signing Off
Santanu Ghosal

Mumbai Blasts a Brief Timeline

 

Yesterday when I stumbled upon the news, my first reaction was to call my cousin who is presently in Mumbai. He was safe. Immediately after keeping the phone down I thought of those families who had lost their loved ones. It’s a long list and perhaps after reading this article you will understand that Mumbai unlike other cities has endured much yet they live and have not abandoned their sanity.

First Attack: 1993 Bombay Bombings

Mumbai was Bombay back then. On 12th March 1993 there were 13 consecutive explosions that rocked the city. It was the most destructive attack till day in Indian History. The attack left a casualty of 250 people 700 injured and numerous traumatized. The master mind was Dawood Ibrahim. It is believed that the attacks were carried out in retaliation for the enormous Muslim casualties and widespread damage to the Muslim owned businesses and properties which occurred during the Hindu-Muslim riots in Bombay between December 1992 and January 1993, in the fall-out of the demolition of the Babri Mosque. Once again 900 people died. An estimated 275 Hindus and 575 Muslims died and 2,000 people were injured in the riots.

Themed in Movie: The Black Friday

Second Attack: Mumbai train bombings

The 11 July 2006 Mumbai train bombings were a series of seven bomb blasts that took place over a period of 11 minutes on the Suburban Railway in Mumbai , capital city of the Indian province of Maharashtra and the nation’s financial capital. The bombs were set off in pressure cookers on trains plying the Western line of the Suburban Railway network. 209 people were killed and over 700 were injured. According to Mumbai Police, the bombings were carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).

Themed in Movie: Mumbai Meri Jaan

Third Attack: 2008 Mumbai Attacks

The 2008 Mumbai attacks (often referred to as November 26 or 26/11) were more than 10 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai, India’s largest city, by Islamic terrorists who invaded from Pakistani seawaters. The terrorists who carried out the reconnaissance before the attacks later stated that the attacks were conducted with the support of Pakistan’s secret service, the ISI. The attacks, which drew widespread global condemnation, began on 26 November 2008 and lasted until 29 November, killing 164 people and wounding at least 308.

Themed Movie: None. We don’t need any when Ajmal Kasab’s trial was so costly.As of 2007, Indian Govt spent nearly 31 Crore for his safekeeping.

Fourth Attack: Mumbai Blast 2011

The blasts occurred at the Opera House, Zaveri Bazaar, and Dadar West localities. A fourth bomb was reported to have been discovered in the Santa Cruz area and defused in time.More than 20 people were killed overnight and at least 100 injured.

Summary

1500  People killed and 3000 people injured.Amazing figure for a city.I wonder why the government is still silent about  it.The bigger picture can be seen here.

Yet the Mumbai population has shown extraordinary courage and valour during the crisis hours.Its a true unity rarely seen these days.Numerous incidents can be marked in favour of the aam aadmi of a city that never stops.

I am speechless after this.Both by the actions of Terrorists and the government of India who has vowed to protect us.My condolences to the family of victims.This is a post where I decided not to put any pictures because i didn’t find any nice pictures to stick,not it was funny this time.