A debate is in vogue that whether Osma bin Laden is alive or dead. It is of no use as terrorism is like a hydra. If Osama no longer exists, someone else will assume his mantle and carry on to advance nefarious activities. Till a rational approach is not adopted and the majority of the countries in the world are willing to join hands in the right earnest, the monster of terrorism shall continue to kick and thrive. Osama is merely a symbol of the increasing menace, posing a grave threat to the humanity.