The terror attacks on Mumbai have cast a shadow of gloom all over Mumbai. Many Mumbaikars have decided not to be part of New Year's revelry out of respect to the terror victims. This year-end, lavish parties sporting Russian dancers or Bollywood item girls, exotic cocktails and musical extravaganzas are likely to be replaced by small, subdued close-knit get-togethers.

Viren Shah, owner of Roopam Stores, who for nearly a decade, used to usher in the new year, throwing extravagant theme parties dishing out the best of food, booze and entertainment has decided to do one better than all his friends and rivals who have canceled this years new year party plans. Writing for onionuttapam.com, he shares his grief for the terror victims and his...

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