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- 20 Mar 2012 10:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 741476
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Also, since the train fares have been kept so low, there has been a move AWAY from even state transport buses into trains. I noticed this at the railway station here in Bangalore. You would expect the BLR-Mysore passenger train at around 6;00 pm or so to run decently full, but not packed like sardi...
- 14 Mar 2012 17:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 741476
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Why is she so fixated with Railways though? Is it because of opportunity to dole out jobs? Surely there are more lucrative ministries for someone with that much power in the coalition?
- 14 Mar 2012 15:39
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 741476
Re: Indian Railways Thread
Oh well :roll: Railway fare hike: Mamata Banerjee forcing Trivedi to roll back http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_railway-fare-hike-mamata-banerjee-forcing-trivedi-to-roll-back_1662258 A leading Television on Wednesday said that Mamata Banerjee has warned Dinesh Trivedi to either roll back the hik...
- 14 Mar 2012 10:41
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Camera and Photography Thread -III
- Replies: 4098
- Views: 45781
Re: Camera and Photography Thread -III
Thank you.Bala Vignesh wrote:Sriman sir,Sriman wrote:Bala, where in Bangalore did you rent the lens?
I am use Tapprs for all my photography equipments rental. The service is absolutely excellent. Their office is near the Puttana Circle on NR Road. The contact persons are Mr. Prem or Mr. Vinod.
Hope the above helps.
Thanks.
- 12 Mar 2012 16:27
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1370441
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
^^
Agreed. The BMTC Vajra service from airport is excellent.
Agreed. The BMTC Vajra service from airport is excellent.
- 11 Mar 2012 23:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Camera and Photography Thread -III
- Replies: 4098
- Views: 45781
Re: Camera and Photography Thread -III
Congrats BhairavP
- 08 Mar 2012 18:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 3916
- Views: 630914
Re: Indian IT Industry
i am not sure that the 'best'/most able boys are girls are doing IT leadership jobs these days Lalmohanji, the issue i see from the trenches is that a lot of middle managers simply don't understand the importance of engineering well enough. There is this group think (recruitment philosophy is also ...
- 08 Mar 2012 16:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian IT Industry
- Replies: 3916
- Views: 630914
Re: Indian IT Industry
Eastern Europeans and Latin Americans don't have our numbers. As much as cost, another main reason why Indian companies do well is because we're very flexible when it comes to staffing. We're capable of staffing big numbers pretty quickly. So in that sense we have the numbers and a head start in ter...
- 05 Mar 2012 11:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Camera and Photography Thread -III
- Replies: 4098
- Views: 45781
Re: Camera and Photography Thread -III
Bala, where in Bangalore did you rent the lens?
- 04 Mar 2012 11:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 606399
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gen-vk-singh-writes-to-antony-lists-issues-degrading-army-capability/919778/2 Gen VK Singh writes to Antony, lists issues ‘degrading’ Army capability Army Chief General V K Singh has written to Defence Minister A K Antony that the war-waging capability of the Army h...
- 02 Mar 2012 10:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
- Replies: 2935
- Views: 341882
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
That is the catch. You need to have a valid US visa to transit at Heathrow. If you are a H1b holder, with a valid H1b but with say no stamp in passport(F1->H1 conversion, common case), or if your previous H1b stamp in passport has expired, or if you using Advance Parole(with no stamp in PP), then y...
- 29 Feb 2012 22:48
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3351
- Views: 767656
Re: Indian Roads Thread
Haha, don't worry. You're not alone. Got in on my second attempt. Answer the questions as descriptively as possible.hnair wrote: btw, I got denied admission in TBHP, due to some essay question I did not answer well enough they are some bad mudders....
- 29 Feb 2012 09:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3351
- Views: 767656
Re: Indian Roads Thread
Yes, its actually scary.Gus wrote: Worst part is, I sometimes catch myself doing the same mistakes I know I should not be doing.
- 22 Feb 2012 12:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6411
- Views: 2125574
Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion
This is what George J had to say when this whole AL-31 SCB tot issue was discussed some time ago. Read through the entire discussion.
- 21 Feb 2012 09:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1370441
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I'm looking to book a ticket to Delhi in March over a weekend and KF's fare is 1/4th of other carriers. Tickets as low as Rs 1200. It's different issue whether those flights will actually go through or not come March.
- 20 Feb 2012 11:37
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1370441
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Mort, gory details here:Mort Walker wrote: That's a pretty strong accusation. Some of these "gelf" countries are harboring known terrorists, financing their operations and money laundering in India and around the world.
http://www.cougar-rides.com/blog/murder ... -maharaja/
- 19 Feb 2012 17:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Humor and related
- Replies: 588
- Views: 219243
Re: Military Humor and related
Supposedly Colombian.
- 16 Feb 2012 23:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 357213
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv
Baikullah Mehsud, DnD is no more. It hajj passed on. It's exbired and gone to meet its maker. Bereft of life, it rests in pieces.Baikul wrote:Mauleners I yam pheeling debressed.
Debressed pecause whyar ij the def yan dump phorum gone?
Ij it a hinjew consbiracy I pooch?
- 13 Feb 2012 22:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
- Replies: 2559
- Views: 485350
Re: Indo-Israel: News and Discussion
Although fingers do point at this being a Paki Op, let us not forget that Iran and Pakistan are both Shia dominated ,and thus have a common agenda, and this has also been seen in the recent affairs between Paki FM Ms Hina,and the Iranian regime.Surely this is a Paki op with Iranian blessing from Ay...
- 10 Feb 2012 16:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1360
- Views: 277797
Re: BR Forum Feedback
I request you to reconsider, ASP. Something upset you in the Army thread? I can understand if you don't want to discuss it.ASPuar wrote: On that note, goodbye, BR. It was a (mostly) good eleven years!
- 09 Feb 2012 23:43
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2242
- Views: 614900
Re: Military Multimedia Content
Good quality footage of an F16 and a tanker crew having some light hearted fun after a refuel. The solah is a beautiful bird.
Another Solah video. How gorgeous is the view through that bubble canopy
Another Solah video. How gorgeous is the view through that bubble canopy
- 08 Feb 2012 21:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BR Main Site Feedback
- Replies: 474
- Views: 301805
Re: Private Message and Locating BR member
Deepan, PM facility is restricted to mods alone.deepan gill wrote:Admins,
How do I send a private message to BR member? Also how do I search a member based on their username?
Thank You
You can use this link to find a member:
http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/member ... searchuser
- 07 Feb 2012 11:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 741476
Re: Indian Railways Thread
http://business-standard.com/india/news/pitroda-panel-wants-railways-to-invest-rs-56k-cr-/463928/ Pitroda panel wants Railways to invest Rs 56,000 cr To help the railways overcome capacity constraints, an expert committee headed by Sam Pitroda is likely to propose investment of Rs 56,000 crore by th...
- 06 Feb 2012 14:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
- Replies: 2848
- Views: 302080
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201
Ziauddin was Badmash's man and deeply unpopular within PA and ISI. He has an axe to grind against Gola but to somehow suggest he was very serious about catching Osama is misleading. It wasn't as if he had a lot of control over his underlings in ISI (who resented him to begin with). Unkil did pay ISI...
- 02 Feb 2012 22:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
- Replies: 4139
- Views: 614384
Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Just watched the Swamy interview on Headlines Today, very impressed. The articulation and clarity of thought was superb. Rahul Kanwal trying to imitate Karan Thapar was tedious though.
- 01 Feb 2012 22:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 732729
Re:
Very good post, Badar.Badar wrote:
Someone asked what will Rafale be bringing to the party that IAF currently doesn't have? Why not more Super-30 rather than Rafale? Ignoring industrial, economic, geo-political and interplanetary arguments:
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- 01 Feb 2012 15:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
- Replies: 6411
- Views: 2125574
Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion
Yeah, the C17 offsets are supposed to include a High Altitude Engine Test Facility and a Trisonic Wind Tunnel Facility.Aditya_V wrote:I think Boeing is going to provide an advanced wind tunnel which help simulate conditions.
- 31 Jan 2012 14:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 357213
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv
I think you have the good and the bad Haqqanis mixed up, Birader.Anujan wrote:Now Amreeka will understand not to bother us about the bad Haqqani. If they press us too much about the bad Haqqani, the good Haqqani gets it!!
- 26 Jan 2012 12:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
- Replies: 4001
- Views: 1044144
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
Looks like a modified version of this. I think it's Chini/Puki Thundaaaar. And I hate to admit looks much more aesthetically pleasing than LCA cocpit with its dinky MFds, bulky UFPC and antiquated HUD :( http://www.defence.pk/gallery/data/649/medium/PAFJF-17SimulatorMAKS2007001.jpg That's a Pilatus...
- 18 Jan 2012 21:07
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 718193
Re: Indian Autos Thread
I think you need to check out the fit and finish of the FIAT Linea before commenting on this... I haven't seen the fit and finish (interiors) of a Linea but did see a Punto and it didn't seem that good compared to a Swift or an i20. It wasn't bad as such but felt like it could have been better cons...
- 17 Jan 2012 19:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Magazine and Media Watch/Review
- Replies: 294
- Views: 124911
Re: Magazine and Media Watch/Review
Excerpts from the latest article on VKS in India Today by Unnithan. Taken from a link on Livefist Blog:( http://livefist.blogspot.com/2012/01/screw-this-ill-see-you-in-court-army.html ) And we have had people on BRF talking about "objectivity" on part of Unnithan!!!! ack thoo... Some of t...
- 17 Jan 2012 14:54
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 3
- Replies: 716
- Views: 95955
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
Ms Yingluck Shinawatra, PM of Thailand.Philip wrote:By the way,who is the Ch.Guest this year?
- 16 Jan 2012 22:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
- Replies: 2242
- Views: 614900
Re: Military Multimedia Content
Blue Angels video with some nice close up shots. Flying inverted over water must take some serious skill. Full HD.
- 16 Jan 2012 17:49
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 718193
Re: Indian Autos Thread
I'd just like to make a general comment, take it for what its worth. Recently I was back in Desh after a two and a half year hiatus. One thing that repeatedly struck me was the style and finishing of the new car models - from both Indian as well as international makers - was several orders of magni...
- 16 Jan 2012 09:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
- Replies: 6544
- Views: 32735
Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
why do one need propel shropel etc? just do your regular clean water should be good enough. If you mean Propel (and other fitness water) alone, probably. But otherwise you need other electrolytes as well esp when you run the distances GD is running. Tender coconut is a good alternative in India tho...
- 11 Jan 2012 12:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Part 3
- Replies: 716
- Views: 95955
Re: India selects Typhoon & Rafale for MMRCA shortlist - Par
Will Khan export AIM-120D? It's not export cleared for even pet munnas AFAIK.Singha wrote:600 meteors wont be cheap for sure. amraamD sounds ok to me.
- 10 Jan 2012 15:10
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BR Forum Feedback
- Replies: 1360
- Views: 277797
Re: BR Forum Feedback
Instructions:Shankaraa wrote:Hello mods
How do I paste images on BRF? For example the image of Aum.
Please help. Thank you.
http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewto ... 5#p1205625
- 08 Jan 2012 14:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3467
- Views: 521669
Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion
aaak thoo to how far unnithan has fallen. What a hit job. and to think he was a visitor to BR long ago. What does one not do to climb the ladder? Which article? This one i suppose: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/age-row-standoff-between-army-chief-gen-v-k-singh-and-ministry-of-defence/1/167533....
- 05 Jan 2012 23:12
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread
- Replies: 3776
- Views: 718193
Re: Indian Autos Thread
Auto Expo 2012 began in Delhi today. Today's highlights are Ford's mini-SUV EcoSport and Tata's facelifted Safari Storme. The EcoSport is a sub 4m mini SUV with a turbo charged 1L (yes, one litre) engine that Ford claims delivers 120PS. Looks good. http://www.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01...
- 03 Jan 2012 13:37
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3918
- Views: 935462
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
not sure if this is legit, but someone has posted a speculative pic of Mk2 Arjun http://www.armyrecognition.com/images/stories/asia/india/main_battle_tank/arjun_mark_II/pictures/Arjun_Mark_Mk_II_main_battle_tank_heav_armoured_India_Indian_army_002.jpg That looks like a JGSDF Type 10. Not an Arjun d...