Mumbai skyscraper touted as way to rehabilitate slum. Not.

This dazzling building won honorable mention in a skyscaper contest. Yes, it’s quite amazing, with an open air, interconnected environments. But it’s being touted as a way to regenerate and reinvigorate the massive Dharavia slum in Mumbai. And that’s the problem I have with such massive structures being plopped down in distressed areas. Most [...]

India: Pakistan involved in Mumbai attack

“There is enough evidence to show that, given the sophistication and military precision of the attack it must have had the support of some official agencies in Pakistan,” said Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Keep an eye on this. India is saying Pakistan supported a major attack against them, something virtually any country would consider [...]

Mumbai attacks

Blazing Indiscretions has an useful overview of reaction to the Mumbai terror attacks from the blogosphere.

One common thread is no one can figure out what the message from the terrorists was. Usually, especially with something as apparently well-planned as this, the message would be clear. So maybe they never got to the real target [...]

India: Pakistan elements linked to Mumbai

Pakistan responded by saying they will send their top intelligence officer there. Why would India even let him in the country? Perhaps because it would be a diplomatic affront not to or maybe to watch who he contacts?

There are wheels within wheels and entire agendas we aren’t seeing here.

What was the objective in [...]