One year later...

India is in the spotlight again - As the country (and the rest of the world) remembers the devastating terrorist attacks in Mumbai a year ago, while some read about chef Marcus Samuelsson's green curry shrimp at the recent State Dinner, graced by Indian PM Manmohan Singh.

One year later, are we safer? 

Earlier this year, in June, I went to Bombay for work. When I frequented the Oberoi coffee shop for breakfast meetings, I noticed the increase in hotel security, as well as the eerily quiet halls and closed chops on some floors. I found Marine Drive full of determined walkers and joggers at 5 am, and then the romantics came out at night. Bombay seemed like a cheated housewife - last year she had been let down by her protectors but still maintained a brave face. Today she has moved on. Cafe Leopold is abuzz, Colaba welcomes the tourists who had postponed their trips the year before. Her spirit shines and is growing stronger.

But again - are we truly safe?

Here is a Wall Street Journal article by Linda Blake featuring the city's Joint Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. It may not provide an answer but sheds some light into the matter. What do you think?