“Indian Muslims have stayed very far away from Al Qaeda and the like; they have voted with their feet and stayed in the country, rather than going to Pakistan during partition. On the whole, they recognize that life is better for them in India than in Pakistan.” CountryFar AwayAl Qaeda Author:Suketu Mehta
“Bombay as a confident, welcoming city that takes in a million new people a year, that those who want to harm the country pick Bombay. Other Indian cities, such as Delhi and Varanasi, have also been bombed recently, but Bombay's significance as the financial capital of the country means that it's the best target for terrorists who're unhappy with India's progress.” PeopleMeanCountryProgressFinancialTerroristUnhappyWelcomeSignificance Author:Suketu Mehta
“It was when I realised I had a new nationality: I was in exile. I am an adulterous resident: when I am in one city, I am dreaming of the other. I am an exile; citizen of the country of longing.” CountryDreamCitiesCitizensLongingExileNationalityRealisedResidents Author:Suketu Mehta
“I am an exile; citizen of the country of longing.” CountryCitizensLongingExile Book:Maximum city: Bombay lost and found Source: Maximum city: Bombay lost and found
