I read this interesting, albeit a little contentious, piece by Ravinder Kaur that examined the impact of partition on settling the communal question. The article states: The sixtieth anniversary of the independence of Pakistan and India on 14-15 August 2007 has prompted official celebration in both countries, as well as an ocean of commemorative coverage in the world’s media. The terrible violence that accompanied the birthpangs of the two states from the ashes of empire is an inevitable theme in much commentary. What is being less addressed amid the profusion of human stories - and what this article considers - is whether the problems of communal division in the sub-continent were or are best addressed by the partition of territory.

A sad incident claiming the lives of another 45 odd innocents. May their soul rest in peace and may these terrorists have a miserable life before and after death. India was going on nicely apart from a few jitters here and there and it was getting all too quiet for anyone’s satisfaction. I had always thought that with terrorists getting stronger and the friction between Muslims and Hindus temporarily sharpening due to the incidents of Hyderabad blast, Malegaon and the verdict of Supreme court for 1993 bombings a terrorist activity is imminent. By Allah's will 19 bombs were recovered unexploded and a major threat to may be hundreds of lives has been averted.