   3. He died for the nation, says Unni's dad  INCONSOLABLE: Griefstricken mother of Major Unnikrishnan breaks down at his funeral in Mumbai Bangalore: As 'Sandeep Amar Rahe' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' reverberated in the air, along with a gun salute, there wasn't a dry eye at the Yelahanka home of Maj Sandeep Unnikrishnan' The abiding image for most residents of Bangalore, who were glued to the TV watching their fallen hero's final journey, was that of his mother repeatedly caressing her only son's face and blowing soft kisses to him before his body was taken from the house to the Hebbal crematorium. She was completely unaware of the presence of high-profile visitors who arrived to condole the death of her valiant son fighting terrorists in Mumbai. Even as Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, Isro chief Kasturirangan and others paid their respects quietly, his mother had eyes only for her dear, departed Sandeep. His father, dignified in the face of such a personal tragedy, was stoic, saying he was proud of his son who sacrificed his life for the country: ''He died for the nation.'' 4. These Sikh youths toiled to keep forces well fed  ALL THAT REMAINS: The Taj from inside after the attacks Mumbai: During the chaotic aftermath of the terror strikes many ordinary Mumbaikars came out on the streets to offer whatever help they could. One such group of young Sikhs worked relentlessly during last few days to offer food and water to security forces at Taj and Oberoi hotels. About 20 to 25 young Sikh men, volunteering for Gurudwara Shri Dashmesh Darbar in Sion, saw the chilling pictures of the carnage on television and offered to help. With the help of women from the community, they set up a temporary langar at several gurudwaras in the suburbs and cooked food day and night. "Once shri Guru Nanak Sahab had little money left in his pocket, but he used that money to serve food to the needy. We all draw inspiration from that incident. A Sikh's first duty is to serve the needy," said Ajit Singh, a volunteer who was serving food at Taj. On Thursday and Friday, the volunteers supplied 500 packets of food to forces along with water. For lunch and dinner, 1000 packets of puri bhaji was prepared and served to forces at Oberoi and Taj. This isn't the first time these men have offered help during crisis. During the serial blasts in city's local trains in 2006, the men helped police to pack dead bodies in plastic bags, and thereafter, immediately washed themselves and cooked food for the injured at the spot. "That was a completely different experience and one that changed our lives for ever," said another volunteer. At the Taj and Oberoi, the youth were also coordinating with the police to make sure everyone gets the food. Tired police officials and security men said that they were glad to see that common man cares for them. "This shows that the common man cares for what we are doing here," said a army jawan stationed at the Taj. 6. SHOWING SOLIDARITY: People light candles in memory of Mumbai victims, in Lucknow on Saturday  7. SPIRIT OF UNITY: People celebrate outside the Taj Hotel, in Mumbai on Saturday  8. We will rebuild what has been destroyed, says Tata  DOWN, BUT NOT OUT: Ratan Tata 9. SHABASH INDIA: Citizens hold placards praising the NSG operation at the Taj hotel in Mumbai on Saturday  10. An All India Anti-Terrorist Front rally in Amritsar on Friday  11. Names of some of the ordinary citizens martyred    13. He helped the injured reach south Mumbai hospitals     |
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