7/11, Mumbai, India
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July 13, 2006, 10:02 am
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On Tuesday, a series of co-ordinated bomb attacks on Mumbai’s local train network killed 200 people.
This isn’t new for Mumbai citizens or for Indians in general. It still churns your stomach, however, to see visuals of mangled train coaches, disjointed limbs scattered amid the wreckage, and blood-splattered victims waiting for help.
For me, the enduring images following the blasts were these, though:
A boy hands water bottles to passengers passing by in vehicles on the day of the blast.
Image source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos
A lady providing water to commuters passing by.
image source: www.timesofindia.com
A young man donates blood at a Mumbai hospital on the day of the blast.
Image source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos
Children walk to school through the wreckage the morning after the blasts
Image source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos
Mumbaikars board local trains and get back to work the morning after the blasts.
Image source: http://news.yahoo.com/photos
11 minutes
8 blasts
200 dead
(and counting)
700 plus injured
One city
Bleeding
Mourning
Bouncing
back.
Please take a moment and light an e-candle by clicking this CNN-IBN link. For every candle lit (no money required), the news channel will donate a rupee toward the relief of the blast victims. Thanks.
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What a wonderful post š This is what it’s all about, focusing on the good, the positive. It’s the only way in a world of madness. How lovely to have found this little post. Made my day.
Comment by cesarcarlos July 13, 2006 @ 10:35 amI was shocked at the news. I’ve been following the story. It just makes you want to cry.
Comment by Kappa no He July 13, 2006 @ 12:32 pmIt is the great goodwill, and love for a fellow human that the Mumbaikars have come out in aid of the affected. Thumbsup to the Mumbaikars !!!
The World of Terrorists will now know and learn that that Mumbai is not afraid. These people who have committed such barbaric acts should be punished till every nerve is pulled out their skin.
No words can console the people affected. But do hope that the effected do be able to build their life right again.
Comment by Anonymous July 13, 2006 @ 3:11 pmOnce again, it is the courage, compassion and decency of ordinary people that light the darkness.
Comment by Bernita July 13, 2006 @ 5:09 pmI too am impressed that you are focused on the positive aspects of this situation. After 9/11 here in the US, my heart leapt at the sheer goodwill that we had for one another, not just in this country, but abroad. For a brief time I felt like I belonged to something larger. I don’t know what the solution to these problems are, but I hope someday we can do something about the people that perpetrate these horrible acts.
Comment by Scott July 13, 2006 @ 5:53 pmAll I know is, you cannot crush the spirit of a people/nation with weapons or fear.
Still, this is heartbreaking.
Comment by Flood July 13, 2006 @ 6:21 pmI think in this case it was the devils who learnt a lesson. None of their intentions to cause economic, communal and psychological pandemonium were achieved.
Comment by Yoda July 13, 2006 @ 8:21 pmThanks for illustrating the heart that terrorists lack.
Comment by Frank Baron July 13, 2006 @ 9:32 pmAnd with the stock up market 3% the very next day, I think one of those murderous scum’s prime objectives was wiped out pretty convincingly.
What a city!
Comment by OxhomiyaJeet July 14, 2006 @ 12:34 amSo sad. Thank you for putting a human face on the brutal attack.
Comment by jason evans July 14, 2006 @ 5:08 amDone.
Comment by Anthony J. Rapino July 14, 2006 @ 7:02 pmThanks for the goodwill and support, everyone š
Comment by Bhaswati July 14, 2006 @ 10:16 pmThanks for consolidating these photos and presenting them here, along with a method to help. I did participate, although I don’t see why they need to know my phone number to commit an act of charity. You’ve used your writing abilities in a supremely positive manner, and I salute you, dear.
Comment by Georganna Hancock July 15, 2006 @ 9:50 pmSo very sad. Thank you for highlighting the compassion among the devastation.
Comment by Jeff July 16, 2006 @ 5:28 pmI’m so sorry for the terrible ordeal your country is experiencing. My prayers are with you for your safety and protection, along with peace for your country. Your post shows the compassion during difficult times. These people are true heroes. Huge cyber hugs, dear friend!
Comment by Lisa July 17, 2006 @ 12:03 amPeople in America really don’t know how Blessed they are…
Comment by Lisa July 18, 2006 @ 3:01 am