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by LokeshP
04 May 2009 02:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: MRCA News and Discussion
Replies: 395
Views: 262882

Re: MRCA News and Discussion

Doesn't that itself make the technology as the "technology of today" and in 2015-17 period: "the technology of the past"? :rotfl: Couldn't agree more with you Vivek..... It's too early for anything on the MCA than just fantasies. Also it shows that people in Indian institutes ha...
by LokeshP
17 Apr 2009 17:34
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)
Replies: 2768
Views: 591664

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (June 8 2008)

derkonig wrote:http://www.topmba.com/research/global_2 ... ools_2009/

IIMB leads the Yindian pack, followed by piradhers at A & C.
As usual, ISB doesn't make the cut.

ISB is mentioned in the article as being in top 20. what are you referring to?
by LokeshP
17 Apr 2009 16:33
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Replies: 1978
Views: 322341

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India

ABV was already pretty old and had many health problems by 2004. his pinacle was already behind him, sadly. it is not so much about right people leaving as it is the right people being forced out by Nehru in the early years after 1947 and then the trend continuing with Nehru family's control of INC ...
by LokeshP
17 Apr 2009 13:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 397
Views: 51934

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

didn't Boeing back out of the Attack Helicopter competition for IAF, sometime i september of last year or so?
by LokeshP
16 Apr 2009 13:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 794675

Re: PRC Economy News and Discussions-II

6.1% :shock:

this is going to hurt PRC much. the Coastal vs Interior confrontation will start in earnest as the Coast wallahs are squeezed and they are are reluctant to part money for interior...
by LokeshP
16 Apr 2009 10:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

Rahul Mehta: you keep contradicting yourself in different threads on BR. BR members associate BJP with strong national security etc etc....and this creates a great khujli for you. so you end up saying something that makes you look like an extremely cynical man who would make even the most cynical Ru...
by LokeshP
15 Apr 2009 16:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 318
Views: 40384

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

my knowledge on this subject is very minimal. so a question i have out of curiosity, the BR missiles page gives a pretty good description of Astra BVRAAM. is it in production and being inducted into the armed forces?
by LokeshP
15 Apr 2009 11:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitical thread
Replies: 3955
Views: 608411

Re: Geopolitical thread

expect more Indians mysteriously found dead on streets and in apartments...
by LokeshP
15 Apr 2009 10:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

A Sharma wrote:Breaking News TOI
Naxal attack BSF camp in Rohtas district Bihar with Rocket Launchers.70 jawans stationed there.

if India is condemned to another 5 years of INC rule there will rockets flying in towns across the country.
by LokeshP
15 Apr 2009 10:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

Internal security has become such a nightmare that I am afraid to open this thread and see what is the latest news. Maoists, ULFA, religious radicals... the condition is fast deteriorating. Expect no respite during elections. Need of the hour. A strong GOI. Need of the hour is to enact a wealth tax...
by LokeshP
14 Apr 2009 18:33
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Replies: 1978
Views: 322341

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India

the US is not averse to conflict. it is averse to direct conflict now b/c of the recession and the bad strategy in Iraq and Af-Pak. but one thing the US has enormous experience in is Cold-War type power posturing. if India insists on building up strong influence/capability beyond IOR, the US would l...
by LokeshP
13 Apr 2009 11:32
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Replies: 1978
Views: 322341

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India

foreign influence might play a role in who becomes the leader but any such influence would have to be carefully analysed keeping in view and the long term strategy/plan of that particular foreign country, which will be formulated based on that country's long term problems and headaches. in the short...
by LokeshP
08 Apr 2009 23:36
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Replies: 1978
Views: 322341

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India

after Rajiv's death many wondered what would happen to the Gandhi dynasty since the next generation was still too young. Sonia wasn't yet in control, so PVNR took charge and after his term was done, we saw Gujraj and Devegowda, then finally Vajpayee. this time, the dynasty succession has well and tr...
by LokeshP
07 Apr 2009 23:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

Dhoti Roy continues her quest for the Untainted, Unbiased, Truth and Truth onlee... it would have been very informative for the reader had she mentioned who the people are actually scared of and who they are hiding from...it would have been very informative if she were kind enough to tell us who is ...
by LokeshP
07 Apr 2009 23:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2009/04/mil-090407-irna03.htm Security situation in South Asia deteriorated very sharply: India India's porous borders and commitment to plurality made it a target for militants in neighboring countries," said Home Minister... "ULFA is an...
by LokeshP
07 Apr 2009 15:52
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India
Replies: 1978
Views: 322341

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India

Death of Lal Bhadur Shastri at Tashkent? He was one promising man.. Who benefited the most?? The immediate benefactor was Indira Gandhi. But, was she a power to reckon with when she became PM? What really happened in Tashkent, no one will really know. Other benefactor was Pakistan, and hence UK/USA...
by LokeshP
03 Apr 2009 10:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 553951

Re: Internal Security Watch

Riots in Mysore Communal clashes in Mysore, many houses ransacked Special Correspondent MYSORE: Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kyatamaranahalli in Mysore city following clashes between two communities allegedly over a petty incident which escalated to full-fledged violence early on Thursda...
by LokeshP
24 Feb 2009 15:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1274979

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

in India, you take a loan and stop paying...expect to be taught a very good lesson indeed... :wink: :lol: i guess such lesson teaching methods are also possible in Russia. now if only Uncle too learned the lesson, then we wouldn't have all these bank collapses and and mortgage crisis recessions... :...
by LokeshP
24 Feb 2009 12:39
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Lessons Learned from Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
Replies: 156
Views: 59551

Re: Lessons Learned from Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

the UPA spent solid 5 years in office and at the fag end of its term it realizes that radical Islam is much more than just a few misunderstood youth trying to show their frustration. i'm not sure how long UPA's or atleast INC's memory will be, but i think it would be safe to say that they have learn...
by LokeshP
22 Feb 2009 02:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Replies: 2861
Views: 442952

Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent

vishnua: no i haven't read the book. but what you are saying is US smuggled in arms and ammunitions and the rest is history. the same can happen in Baloch. Pakjabis/Pakistan can easily do what US did. and as i already said, Islam's definition of outsider is anything non-muslim. in such circumstances...
by LokeshP
22 Feb 2009 02:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Replies: 2861
Views: 442952

Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent

even though the US fought a war with Iraq in the early 90s, the Iraqi people were never as vitriolic or antagonistic towards the US compared to the people in many other Arab countries. yet the insurgency that rose post-invasion shocked the entire world. nobody expected civilians the rag-tag group of...
by LokeshP
22 Feb 2009 01:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent
Replies: 2861
Views: 442952

Re: Future strategic scenario for the Indian Subcontinent

when you divide all the different forces such as the Pushtuns, Pakjabis, Sindhis, Tanzeems, and not to mention Balochis themselves, yes it is true that all of these forces have something against the other and can be manipulated to fight each other ensuring that they are kept distracted from India. B...
by LokeshP
18 Feb 2009 23:16
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Indian Non-response to Terrorism after Mumbai
Replies: 818
Views: 163597

Re: Indian Non-response to Terrorism after Mumbai

just when Advani was praising him, Pranabda decides to spoil the party. :rotfl: on a more serious note, i think Pak will try its best to start some kind of joint probe or some such tripe before the elections, so the new govt, whichever party/coallition it is, will hopefully be pressured/forced/goade...
by LokeshP
05 Feb 2009 12:05
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1437840

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

nsa_tanay wrote:
Come down pal........ plz elaborate the consequences of doing such a 'dumb' act.

nothing...there are no consequences. you can go about your merry way and post on a few other forums about your plans and advertise your IP adress as you wish. i humbly refrain from making any further comments.
by LokeshP
05 Feb 2009 10:54
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1437840

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

I want to join RAW, heard there is something called 'Research & Analysis Service'. I am an engineer and good in analysis. But I could not find any way to join the organization. I am from Kolkata. Does any one have any idea, how to appear in exams, etc for joining RAW ? are you out of your mind?...