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by Mukesh.Kumar
18 Sep 2023 15:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018
Replies: 2822
Views: 1692861

Re: International Aerospace Discussion - Jan 2018

So stealthy that it can't be found even after a crash... F-35 Can’t Be Found After Pilot Ejected The USMC F-35B may have traveled in a ‘zombie state’ after the pilot ejected, leaving its whereabouts unknown. A strange situation is unfolding in South Carolina. An F-35B pilot ejected from their aircr...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Sep 2023 20:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8522
Views: 3122926

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor seems like a geopolitical agreement that literally bridges ports , railways,energy [ oil ; Gas ; Electricity ; Internet ] , It seems the services , hard facilities of transit , development zones along bridging and binding different countries into a gia...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Sep 2023 19:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
Replies: 1967
Views: 590166

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

X Posting from Terroristan dhaga. This is of more relevance here. https://i.ibb.co/XDd9c5m/Screen-Shot-2023-09-10-at-3-03-46-PM.png ........ The N-S and pan-GCC backbone will be GCC Rail. Project's been round for donkey's years, and without major Indian goods flowing through this, the project may n...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Sep 2023 19:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4525
Views: 1404647

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

The N-S and pan-GCC backbone will be GCC Rail. Project's been round for donkey's years, and without major Indian goods flowing through this, the project may not be viable. Of course, they are doing this to provide an alternate to Suez (and kind of goes with the historic route through Arabia. https:...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Sep 2023 19:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4525
Views: 1404647

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Some points about the corridor 1. Saudi has a lot of E-W connections between its seaboards but N-S connection is weak; maybe this corridor will strengthen that, and that is in Saudi's interest. 2....... 4. Eventually I would like to see Oman brought into the corridor. I'm surprised Oman was left ou...
by Mukesh.Kumar
04 Sep 2023 14:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4278
Views: 2491400

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

As Yashji said "Fog Of War". Meanwhile in BBC reports- Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Mr Reznikov's dismissal on Sunday, saying it was time for "new approaches" in the defence ministry. Rustem Umerov, who runs Ukraine'...
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 18:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Jai Hind.

Now to get to the serious Science stuff and stake our territorial rights on the moon.

Hoping in the same breath that we will also stake our territorial rights on the chanda to our west soon
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 17:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Imagining Mudi with Eleven at BRICS today.

Tera chota hai

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by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 17:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Dilbu wrote: 23 Aug 2023 17:53 What is that screen saying standby?
Chandrayaan 3 will not successfully soft land onlee. :(( :(( :((
Dilbuji pranaam. Good to see you back in action.
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 17:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

arshyam wrote: 23 Aug 2023 17:51 Youtube shows 5.5M live viewers for the ISRO live stream. It was 4M about 10 mins ago. Good to see the enthusiasm.
5.7 million people watching LIVE. And 90 mins ago ISRO channel has 2.1 mn subscribers, now 3.13 mn

Situation is 'naarmal
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 17:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

fanne wrote: 23 Aug 2023 17:33 Sad dilbu is MIA
But our Talisman is here.
Dilbu wrote: 23 Aug 2023 17:37 Chandrayaan 3 will not successfully soft land onlee. :(( :(( :((
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 17:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

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what is the best website to see it?
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by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Aug 2023 15:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1355
Views: 926709

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Concentration on work is very poor today. I am on my 3rd coffee break already.
by Mukesh.Kumar
15 Aug 2023 16:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Independence Day - 15 August 2023!
Replies: 18
Views: 23283

Re: Happy Independence Day - 15 August 2023!

Swatantrata Divas ke Hardik Subh Kamnaye.

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by Mukesh.Kumar
10 Jul 2023 16:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Arihant: News & Discussion
Replies: 468
Views: 250480

Re: INS Arihant: News & Discussion

Sorry Dishaji, I am disappointed. The valves look like they were coming out of a Sintex tank. :rotfl:
disha wrote: 10 Jul 2023 12:02 ^ I am disappointed that the Arihant diving/helmsman station is looking all TFTA as in a western submarine and not at all SDRE with very long dark narrow corridors.

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by Mukesh.Kumar
30 May 2023 15:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 874732

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Yagnasri wrote:
ramana wrote:Isnt Brothel a Mohabbat ki Dukhan?
Dukan is a capitalist world. You have to say Mehal- e - Mohabbat. Full Urdu mode. :mrgreen:
Dukaan has alternative meanings to colloquial Hindi speakers too.

:rotfl:
by Mukesh.Kumar
30 Apr 2023 18:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2783
Views: 718663

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

MeshaVishwas wrote:Ukrainian MoD on Twitter just went full retard.
Don't wish to post their sick post here
Handle is @DefenceU
Hatred of India and her culture seems widespread in this "1000 year old nation".
What are you referring? Can't find anything.
by Mukesh.Kumar
11 Apr 2023 21:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 423440

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

While going through the last few posts on why BJP is failing to make headway in non core states like TN, Kerala, and WB, BRFites have highlighted local leadership as a key factor. I believe there's another factor we're missing out. Control of media. Look at the pattern. Whether it's WB or Kerala a l...
by Mukesh.Kumar
03 Oct 2022 02:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2783
Views: 718663

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Lol and yet, vast majority of Russians would move to Europe if they could. Yes you went and polled them, presumably. Sir, have que a few Russian friends in Russia and abroad. I would say that all are very worried. And at least half aster looking at ways to avoid the draft. There's a large number of...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Aug 2022 12:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses
Replies: 1304
Views: 399376

Re: Understanding New China After the 19th and 20th Congresses

Pelosi trip was to exert pressure and humiliate XJP before the 20th Congress. And it had WH approval. Once the objective is understood rest can follow. Agree. I would wager she was arm twisted into going. There was a report that surfaced a couple of days prior on her husband's accident under DUI wi...
by Mukesh.Kumar
21 Jul 2022 23:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

The second book in the series was Mao- The Unknown Story - Jung Chang and Jon Halliday https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/pictures/20099.jpg It seemed that I was reading 1984 once again. Traces the life of Mao from his early years, entry into politics, slow movement into the CCP, contrary to what I had...
by Mukesh.Kumar
21 Jul 2022 22:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

The Chinese always mystify others from the broader world's outside. Last few months have been focused into getting a toehold into the history of China, especially after reading of how the Chinese helped the VC in Vietnam. The first book is historical. A short compendium of Chinese history over the p...
by Mukesh.Kumar
15 Jul 2022 02:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8522
Views: 3122926

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

kit wrote:india could well achieve trade surplus in usd if whole oil payment goes into rupee
Kit, can you explain that? I would think even if it's rupees, you still are going to import more than you export. Maybe I am missing a hidden angle here.
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Jul 2022 01:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4278
Views: 2491400

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

X-Posting from Social Media Watch Threat. A different perspective to analyzing how the RUS_UKR war panned out on social media channels. Science Project Alert . Meta Data Analysis of Telegram Channels to understand how the RUS-UKR conflict has been panning out. Been following the RUS-UKR conflict fro...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Jul 2022 01:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1902
Views: 533816

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Science Project Alert . Meta Data Analysis of Telegram Channels to understand how the RUS-UKR conflict has been panning out. Been following the RUS-UKR conflict from afar. With work being hectic and amid the confusion of battle and my limited understanding of military affairs, I have been unable to...
by Mukesh.Kumar
16 Jun 2022 23:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Replies: 397
Views: 51192

Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/agnipath-controversy-explained-why-defence-aspirants-are-angry-what-centre-has-said/articleshow/92257906.cms Please look at the Cons list as per TOIlet....... If you one can recollect Gopal (cant get his surname but the one who organised the hindus for figh...
by Mukesh.Kumar
11 May 2022 01:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operational Art or War Doctrine
Replies: 120
Views: 54060

Re: Operational Art or War Doctrine

How Blizkrieg failed against deep battle. https://twitter.com/witte_sergei/status/1524052999240183809?t=ZRgDKBESU1ljzWPuio6RqA&s=19 A reading of A History of World War II- Lt. Col. Edd Bauer , which predates this conflict by years would confirm this. Lt. Col Bauer starts the book with how the W...
by Mukesh.Kumar
07 May 2022 03:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

I penned down what came to me prima facie in the above posts. Lots of lessons we can draw. The world suddenly went from blank and white to full 4K for me. :D But with the RU-UA imbroglio in the background, the books were pretty interesting. History is repeating itself. Maybe it's the American Eagle ...
by Mukesh.Kumar
07 May 2022 03:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

The second on the same theme: Valley of Death: The Tragedy at Dien Bien Phu That Led America into the Vietnam War The Vietnam debacle seen unfolding through French eyes. Hubris. Weak economy. Vacuum off leadership on French side. Without a great powers support its difficult to win. Forget stories of...
by Mukesh.Kumar
07 May 2022 00:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

Last few weeks have been on a reading spree. Sharing two very interesting books on the fall of empires. Read them in reverse chronological order, but much the better for it. Suez: Britain's End of Empire in the Middle East : Fascinating account of hubris on part of Britain and France How countries w...
by Mukesh.Kumar
04 May 2022 19:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
Replies: 1461
Views: 258279

Re: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!

The Sugar Barons - Matthew Parker. https://images.app.goo.gl/EdaSMdwKdoPuyx5q7 Not a book on military history but a very interesting insight of how societal pressures between the landed gentry in Britain and other classes helped forge a desperate mercantilism in Britain. Seeking growth and survival...
by Mukesh.Kumar
06 Apr 2022 17:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3183044

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Let me ask you a parallel question. What follows what? Are desert cult ideologies & spread a consequence of loss of wealth and power? Or wealth , power are precursors to spread of ideologies? The expansion of territories and satraps that form buffer zones are inevitable as clout increases - law...
by Mukesh.Kumar
12 Mar 2022 19:24
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2363183

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/11/india-fires-missile-into-pakistan-after-technical-malfunction Pakistani officials said the missile was unarmed and had crashed near the country’s eastern city of Mian Channu, about 500 km (310 miles) from its capital Islamabad. After India’s admission, ...
by Mukesh.Kumar
28 Feb 2022 12:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5804
Views: 1032580

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

The more time goes this looks worse for Russia. Checking social feeds and speaking to Russian friends it seems the war is not popular. Yes people are standing for their country but they are saying that this war against Slavic brothers was unwarranted. Of course it's a minuscule sample. But that peop...
by Mukesh.Kumar
11 Oct 2021 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 656
Views: 204200

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

শারদীয় শুভেচ্ছা to all BR forum members on ther occasion of দুর্গাপূজা. For the first Tinder in my life I did Pitru Tarpan this time. Like a lot of people who grew up with English as de facto first language I had lost connect with my roots. I did not do something elaborate. Just tried to do the rit...
by Mukesh.Kumar
26 May 2021 14:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2884875

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Atmavik wrote:20,06,62,456 vaccine doses administered today

Something is amiss here. Is that 20 crore doses today or till date?
by Mukesh.Kumar
23 Apr 2021 04:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 324075

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Article by Disha on Mamata campaign meltdown https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/deconstructing-the-meltdown-of-mamatas-election-campaign Disha-Saar, very nice article. .... Kudos to you. On the lighter side: Graffiti by TMC on the walls of Nimtala Smashan (crematorium) in North Kolkata - " Mam...
by Mukesh.Kumar
22 Apr 2021 16:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 324075

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Dilbu wrote:BJP will lose onlee :(( :(( :((
You were a sight for sore eyes. Your auspicious presence was really needed in the Battle for Bengal.
by Mukesh.Kumar
17 Apr 2021 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5273
Views: 1835279

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Sorry for taking this OT. But maybe worth a look given that Sugar Babies are our main adversary. Another insightful article which not only explains the Soviet economy but also points to a parallel with Sugarland now. Nintil: The Soviet Union GDP Growth The parallel with China is how the Soviet econo...