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by geeth
23 Aug 2016 23:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Whathappens to the wing loading when ALL the weight of the fuel and the engines and tons of ice in winter which all act downwards with ZERO lift just before take off?

Let us move on..enough of over simplification about aircraft design.
by geeth
15 Aug 2016 04:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Independence Day!
Replies: 66
Views: 16939

Re: Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day! Oh yeah! My login ID works!!
by geeth
26 Jun 2016 18:55
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Naval LCA - News and Discussion
Replies: 997
Views: 376688

Re: Naval LCA - News and Discussion

*Notice on walls of pilot changing room in Aircraft Carrier*. " The three best things in life are Good Landing, a Good Orgasm and a Good Bowel Movement. One of the few opportunities in life when you get to experience all three at same time is a Night Landing on an aircraft carrier."
by geeth
13 Apr 2016 13:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Education System
Replies: 3962
Views: 842376

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

The PG population increase is because of the Dual/integrated degree programmes in most of the subjects
by geeth
14 Mar 2016 21:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6412
Views: 2129841

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

How is it pulled out in other parts of the world?
by geeth
12 Mar 2016 11:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4803
Views: 1574867

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Regarding VSunderji's question on mechanical waves..from my observation, I see no mechanical waves produced. This is possibly because the contact wire is slung by vertical wires, one end of which is brazed and other end has an eye. This eye is oval shape and allows the wire to lift up when the sprin...
by geeth
08 Mar 2016 09:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 599765

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3

[quote] I am asking: "What if all your assumptions about what is logical, or desirable, or obvious, are wrong and India's policy of safety in deterrence enters around keeping fissile material out of warhead and warhead out of missile holds true until someone feels that the threat is high enough...
by geeth
07 Mar 2016 21:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 599765

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3

Shiv, What you say doesn't sound logically correct. The very idea of having a nuclear submarine force is to have a strike capability even if we have to bear a surprise first strike..in such a scenario, if you say "the reality is that submarines sail with their tubes empty", then that subma...
by geeth
07 Mar 2016 19:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 599765

Re: INS Arihant (ATV) News and Discussion -3

If missiles are never going to be mated in peacetime, why is that guy walking behind the PM with a suitcase aĺl the time? You cant fool the public all the time!. If there going to be sufficient warning and time for launch, I would say such an elaborate set up with multiple safety keys is not required
by geeth
06 Mar 2016 09:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
Replies: 4679
Views: 1333750

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

Question is, why is the cap required for K-15, which is not air breathing, like the Brahms. For K4 it could be a way to generate gas to reduce the skin friction drag, which in turn would reduce the pressure required to push it out of the launch tubes. Is the K15 cap a also for just to Hold the gas g...
by geeth
03 Mar 2016 19:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

Picklu wrote:Vina Sir won't be happy till a tam bram troop occupies all posts in fin-min including the ministers' chairs. :P

Sorry, correction, then it would be the non tam-bram gorilla PM's fault. :((

Just kidding. Don't kill me for this. :mrgreen:
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by geeth
03 Mar 2016 19:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

Give a missed call on 0 1122901406 and get your PF balance via text message.Ache Din.
by geeth
03 Mar 2016 19:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

If somebody sit down and do the math..it would still turn out to be not too bad for middle class and above. For eg., if Rs 1000 put in EPF today is tax free (both principal and interest, compound it for 20years at applicable rate. Deduct tax on 60% of interest accrued.. See if this more than what yo...
by geeth
01 Mar 2016 14:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

There is some more clarification...it seems they are targetting a section of EPF because of this: There are about 3.6 crore EPF contributors. Out of that about 3 crores are within 15000/month category. This lot is not targeted in anyway and their contribution will not be taxed..both capital and inte...
by geeth
01 Mar 2016 12:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

Disha, I can understand what you say. But the problem with this money is that there is lot of sentiments attached to it. More than the sentiments, there is a lot of planning that goes before one retires and the epicentre of all this planning is this retirement benefits..be it daughters marriage , bu...
by geeth
01 Mar 2016 12:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Replies: 251
Views: 39885

Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions

Revenue secretary clarifies that interest accrued on 60% of principal after 1st April only will be taxed..I can see some damage control there..why not withdraw the whole proposal lock stock and barrel instead of beating around the bush..if continued with this nonsense BJP will lose more capital (pol...
by geeth
26 Feb 2016 21:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4803
Views: 1574867

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Fortunately for the country, the railway minister is not a yem bee aae aand do not indulge in cut and paste jobs. He is clearly focussing on completing the pending works. Indian Railways is the lifeline of the masses and for a while, even if it doesnt look like a world class service, it is okay. Thi...
by geeth
17 Feb 2016 19:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

In addition we can shoot down in coming cruise missiles and stop the incoming long range fivhters/bombers somewhere outside indian airspace
by geeth
17 Feb 2016 19:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

It will deter PLAAF as follows... If they come in large numbers, they have to fire their load from far away ( beyond the reach of LCA). This will force them to carry larger missiles and in turn lesser explosive power..plus they have to keep their maal on ground beyond the LCA range... In effect, the...
by geeth
25 Jan 2016 20:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Ramanaji is talking like SaiK ..splitting hairs
by geeth
25 Jan 2016 17:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

[quote]When the angle of attack is zero, the aircraft wing does not generate lift. 
/quote]

That is true only for a symetric aerofoil
by geeth
22 Jan 2016 18:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1299054

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

What about the indigenisation of Su 30? If the percentage of indigenisation is high as claimed, then only only those parts coming directly from Russia needs to be outsourced...which may be critical, but at the same time more reliable, longer life and longer running hrs. In such case only limited par...
by geeth
10 Jan 2016 21:53
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analysis-I
Replies: 1006
Views: 157262

Re: Pathankot AFB terrorist Attack After Action Analyisis-I

Please feel free to correct me. Because it will only make me happier! Let me try if I can make you happier 1. You are making highly politicized comments, though you state otherway. 2. You are trying to teach the armed forces what their job is ..it is like trying to teach one's dad how to scr#$₩ 3. ...
by geeth
03 Jan 2016 12:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
Replies: 1213
Views: 178832

Re: Pathankot AirForce base under attack

There are 2 more terrorists inside Indian Air force Base in #Pathankot, operation continuing-DIG (Border)Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh to ANI
by geeth
25 Dec 2015 19:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 769098

Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

Phillip, if I may but-in, I think your statements are a bit confusing...according to me , the more advanced a ship or submarine is, the less difficult it should be to OPERATE. What you mean by absorbing technology is..may be for maintenance than operation. Hear again, if the supplier parts with it, ...
by geeth
25 Dec 2015 13:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Replies: 4035
Views: 729857

Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions

Did anyone report LCA crossing 8G milestone..?
by geeth
21 Dec 2015 17:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

^^That is because you are fishing for info and you are feeding him
by geeth
16 Dec 2015 19:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
Replies: 3934
Views: 690780

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion

Did anyone else here see from far away like me?  Please rescue my respect . Yes, way back, I have seen the blast while lift off from my balcony in chennai , which is quite far off from sriharikotta. Funny part is, on earlier occasion I drove down to marina beach but did not reach in time. It was by...
by geeth
14 Dec 2015 13:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 742397

Re: Indian Railways Thread

The bullet train ticket costs in Japan are comparable to.air tickets. But in India they are likely to be cheaper because 1) the air tickets are comparatively costlier, 2) labour is cheaper 3) electric power, which is a major contributor of operating cost will be cheaper. Ultimately, it all depends o...
by geeth
28 Oct 2015 11:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

How will India lose if all income tax is abolished, and instead a rigorously imposed general sales tax is put in place? Won't this enable a lot of black money instantly to become white, and loosen up a lot of internal funds for investment? Will the income tax revenue losses be made up by increased ...
by geeth
27 Oct 2015 21:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

quote]There are no drawbacks as such. The scheme is properly conceived. The problem will be in public acceptance/quote] IMO there are too many issues which will prevent the public from joining this scheme. 1. The perception that buying gold is a dead investment. All the banks/cooperatives/NBFCs and...
by geeth
15 Oct 2015 20:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A REVOLUTION IN FINANCIAL MARKET WHICH NEVER HAPPENED IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND Recently, Mr. Nandan Nilkeni, a founder team member of Infosys and generator of the concept of Aadhar made one presentation of the impact this Aadhar linked cell phone will create and revolutionize t...
by geeth
10 Oct 2015 12:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 22 April 2015
Replies: 4210
Views: 769098

Re: Indian Naval News & Discussion - 22 April 2015

It is all well to talk of long range Russian CM strike...but, why Russia had to first put it onboard a ship in a VLS tube and fire.? Instead they could have fired it from a ground battery from the shores of Caspian sea. Much more cheaper.
by geeth
08 Oct 2015 21:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2100
Views: 658930

Re: Russian weapons and military technology

I am no raakit mard, but something tells me that it takes more fuel to fly 1500 km that it would to fly 300 km - even allowing for 300 km @ supersonic speed. Naaaa...If the difference in speed is 3 times then the slower missile would consume about a tenth of the fuel consumed by the faster one, for...
by geeth
09 Sep 2015 21:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 275839

Re: States News and Discussions

quote] think those of us who were fortunate enough to be born in situations where learning to read/write and getting educated was a given due to family prosperity and supportive parents, don't appreciate the gift that literacy provid [/quote] The unfortunate part is, literacy has not brought civilit...
by geeth
08 Sep 2015 05:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 275839

Re: States News and Discussions

Hnair, I dont know whether that video is genuine or made up..but the news was all there. About labour, union, headload workers and labour departments, well let me just say I am running a factory in Kerala. Part of what you say about labour department is true. Many things that you said about the head...
by geeth
07 Sep 2015 15:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 275839

Re: States News and Discussions

The latest was an American throwing away his sculptors brought for Binale festival. The head load workers demanded Rs 60000 for 10 card board boxes...and the American decided it was better to throw it (his own creation) than pay these goons. For posterity, he took a video the destruction of sculptor...
by geeth
29 Aug 2015 14:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

We should be careful to describe consumption as "destuction of national wealth".  And you should be careful about what you write. Don't try to put words into my mouth..I never said national wealth destruction. In fact I was just quoting someone else. I agree to some extend that a Billion ...
by geeth
29 Aug 2015 09:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1109320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Take a look at Rs 1 Billion on antilla, this is wealth destruction you are seeing folks.
Hope it is typo error...to my knowledge, it is One Billion Dollars, not ruppes.., Latest on wealth destruction is 40 crore sari worn by Nita Ambani.