Mumbay the 19 Million people city, does not seem to have heavy suffered from the turmoil of the terrorist attack.

Mumbay the 19 Million people city, does not seem to have heavy suffered from the turmoil of the terrorist attack.
Although there is huge damage to the landmark 'Taj Mahal Hotel' and the population is shocked, life is returning to normalcy. It is unlikely a long term effect on the Indian economy is inflicted. A short term effect on tourism and new business investments can be expected.
Many questions rise about security and the effectiveness of the Indian Forces.
The city is home to the Reserve Bank of India, the Mumbai Stock Exchange (SENSEX index), and a variety of other major financial institutions, and is a leading commercial and financial center. The government and service sectors are also important in the city's economy.
Numerologists and Astrologers consider the number 26 a bad Omen.
Reshuffling in politics as ministers take responsibility. Tensions are rising between India and Pakistan as long it is not clear if Pakistan is in some way involved.
The Pakistan Connection (Newsweek)
Evidence is still sketchy, but tensions are already rising between India and its nuclear-armed neighbor.


International / Asia Pacific (NYT Permalink)
India Faces Reckoning as Terror Toll Eclipses 170
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and KEITH BRADSHER - Published: November 30, 2008
As bodies were recovered, questions arose on whether the authorities could have anticipated the attack and improved security.

Attacks on India's financial capital not seen having long-term impact, though tourism and new investment will suffer.

For the latest news, see the Times of India

Mumbai siege turns political
(01:06) Report
Nov 30 - The political fallout begins as Indians count the cost of a three-day siege by Islamist militants in Mumbai. Home Minister Shivraj Patil submits his letter of resignation.

With the world in financial turmoil the Mumbai terrorists clearly wanted a 9/11 style attack

With the world in financial turmoil the Mumbai terrorists wanted a 9/11 style attack in India to shock and destabilize the world.

Moment, method, style and timing point to a deliberate attack to create an 'Indian 9/11'.
The terrorist were very well prepared and trained, had set their targets, and knew the layouts of their targetted locations.
Attackers were motivated and their logistics were all set to a determination for a days long seige and struggle.
They must have had inside information and outside help (unproven).
The attack on the Jewish Center and the taking of Westerners as hostages implicates they wanted to reach 'a maximal effect'. Britsh-born Pakistans were among the attackers.
Atmost two hundred people killed and at least 300 wounded, 17 Indian Police men among the victims. The count for victims is still going on.

International / Asia Pacific (New York Times Permalink)
Mumbai Terrorist Siege Over, India Says
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and KEITH BRADSHER - Published: November 29, 2008
Indian commandos took control of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai after a lengthy assault, the head of the commando unit said in a news conference.