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Slumdog Makers Start Fund For Child Poverty in Mumbai
The makers of Slumdog Millionaire have set up a fund of almost $1 million to support child poverty programs in Mumbai, India. Those behind the Oscar-winning film, which made more than $400 million worldwide, have been accused of exploiting the people who live in Mumbai's slums for their own gain.
While the child actors from the movie got to travel to Hollywood for the Oscars, neighbors cheered them on in their hometown slums.
Oscar Joy! Photos From Mumbai
The cast of Slumdog Millionaire lit up the red carpet last night, but back home the residents of Mumbai's slums enjoyed the special moment, too. Neighbors of the child actors gathered around TVs to watch anxiously and celebrated when the movie triumphed.
Earlier this year, some poor Mumbai residents took issue with the term "slumdog," calling it derogatory.
Front Page: Pakistan Arrests Mumbai Massacre's Ringleader
- Pakistan says it has arrested the plotters of the Mumbai attack, including the ringleader. Pakistan admitted for the first time that part of the attack, which killed 179 people last November, was planned in Pakistan. — Reuters
- US retail sales rebounded in January, most likely thanks to post-holiday discounts.
Term "Slumdog" Offends Some Mumbai Slum Residents
Slumdog Millionaire presents an intimate and inspiring look into life in Mumbai, India and its success could do much to promote diversity in the entertainment industry and increase global awareness among movie goers. Even so, some residents of Mumbai's slums have taken issue with the title, calling it insulting.
Speaking at a protest outside one of the actor's homes, a teenage resident of Mumbai's slums told the AP: "I am poor, but don't call me slumdog.
Biggest Headlines of 2008: Terrorist Siege in Mumbai
On Nov. 26 Islamist militants in the center of Mumbai, India's financial and media district began a brutal 60-hour siege that resulted in the death of nearly 200 people. The attacks have caused terror, confusion and heartache throughout the country and the world, and prompted calls for change in India.
Google Earth an Accomplice to Mumbai Massacre?
India may ban Google Earth after allegations that those responsible for the Mumbai massacre used the online tool to plan their attacks. Google may need more than its motto "Do No Evil" to prevent its technology from harming people.
A petition filed in the Bombay High Court asks the court to demand that Google blur sensitive images, until the court reaches a decision on whether to ban the satellite service altogether.
What Did the Press Get Wrong About Mumbai?
Slate ran a useful piece this week looking at all the mistakes the press made in its reporting on the Mumbai massacre. Inconsistencies involved the nationalities of the killers (some were British citizens?), the planning of the assault (did the attackers visit Mumbai to spy?), and the targets of the attacks (Americans and Brits, Mumbai's luxury hotels, or anyone and everyone?). The author even takes issue with the fact that multiple publications provided different spellings of the lone remaining gunman Kasab.
Front Page: Pakistan's President Urgently Pleads Against War
- Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has asked India not to punish Pakistan for the Mumbai massacre. Zardari warned against letting non-state actors provoke a war between the nuclear armed neighbors. — Financial Times
- Multiple bombs struck US and Iraqi security forces in Baghdad and Mosul, Iraq today, killing more than 30 people.
Only Captured Terrorist Speaks About Mumbai Massacre
Azam Amir Kasab, a 21-year-old man from Pakistan, is the only terrorist police captured alive after the Mumbai massacre ended. Details from his interrogation have been leaked, and they reveal a chilling picture of a nightmarish tragedy that could have turned out even worse. After playing dead in order to survive, Kasab told police:
- The synchronized attacks were planned six months ago, and intended to kill 5,000 people.
Update: Militants Attack in Mumbai, India
- Indian officials report that the siege at the Taj Mahal hotel has ended and the final three gunmen have been killed. More than 119 people were killed and 288 injured in sophisticated attacks in Mumbai, India, that occurred on 10 different sites. — AP
- Experts had never heard of the group that claimed responsibility, and they doubt those responsible have significant ties to al Qaeda.
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