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by Shankas
28 Sep 2011 06:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 2011
Replies: 2846
Views: 293872

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 22, 20

I see this playing out as follows... 1) The Paki's will use tactical brilliance and cause US casualties in Afghanistan 2) US declares it an act of war 3) It starts mobilizing at the Afghan border 4) India mobilizes its troops stating precaution 5) US enters and frees Baluchistan (it is sparsely popu...
by Shankas
21 Sep 2011 07:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

China to GM: Give us Chevy Volt secrets or it'll cost $19,000 more The Chinese government is refusing to let the Volt qualify for subsidies totaling up to $19,300 a car unless G.M. agrees to transfer the engineering secrets for one of the Volt's three main technologies to a joint venture in China w...
by Shankas
11 Aug 2011 22:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

China's critics don't represent the voice of the Chinese people Yet again, reality is intervening. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail line finished its first month of operation having carried five and a quarter million passengers – a number not in dispute. The percentage of capacity number is ver...
by Shankas
10 Aug 2011 03:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 05, 2011
Replies: 2851
Views: 428597

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 05, 20

http://www.celsias.com/article/beginnin%20...%20ollar-oil/ The Beginning of the End of the Supremacy of the US Dollar in Oil India’s government has decided to pay for its imports of Iranian oil in rupees. This seems to be a "Chanakiyan" move by India. A trade dependent Iran and an Aid dep...
by Shankas
07 Aug 2011 18:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

The RMB is pegged. There's nothing artificial about it. What's a non-artificial peg?? Lots of countries peg their currency. During the Asian financial crisis in '98, China didn't devalue despite every incentive to do so and held that peg while all its ASEAN neighbors devalued. The PBoC has stated t...
by Shankas
07 Aug 2011 03:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 454477

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

Beware of Chinese products, they come cheap, but they are also cheap in quality. We had issues with Chinese equipment in power sector with losses incurred etc. Issues with Chinese equipment Chinese equipment stalls Durgapur Power plant ; seeks BHEL help :lol: http://www.business-standard.com/power/...
by Shankas
06 Aug 2011 18:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

This paper loss is more than offset by the RMB move closer to reserve currency status. If US and EU fail first, China wins and vice versa. It's a game of last man standing. ^^^ I don't understand this. RMB which is artificially valued and pegged to the US$ will become the next reserve currency? Als...
by Shankas
29 Jul 2011 10:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

Vasu wrote:

There is no fun in increasing the likelihood for disaster.
They have a choice of playing by the rule. Buy original equipment, honor agreements and respect IP's.
by Shankas
28 Jul 2011 09:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

Xinhua: Trash crash due to design flaw in signaling equipment Just thinking out loud. Siemens and other signal providers should announce a flaw in their circuit design and replace circuits they have provided to China Rail. No need to redesign anything, just change some wire colors and rewrite some ...
by Shankas
24 Jul 2011 21:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

In China, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, its not a duck. It just looks like a duck.

I went back and looked at pictures of bandar and their ishtate of the art stealth fighter. They just looked a bit different today :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Shankas
14 Jul 2011 08:21
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 488740

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Vikram W wrote:New nomenclature request - In BR parlance can we start calling D-company as Hijra company ?
Why? Do you want to insult Hijra's?
by Shankas
02 Jul 2011 01:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2011
Replies: 2855
Views: 490177

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2

[quote="James B"Here is the link to the video. I think he laid threadbare the Pakiness of TSP for the mango Americans. Well done Stephen. http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/391148/june-30-2011/colbert-report--formidable-opponent---pakistan[/quote] Can not access it in C...
by Shankas
01 Jul 2011 09:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

Is The Chinese Bubble Ready to Burst? 'Mutton fat jade,' a marbled jade variant once used to pack sandbags to hold back flood rivers, is today selling in China for more than twice the US dollar price for gold. According to Vikram Mansharamani, this is just one of a number of signs of a country in a...
by Shankas
05 Jun 2011 21:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 30, 2011
Replies: 2853
Views: 481187

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 30, 20

Rajiv Lather wrote:Big blast at a military bakery in Naushera Cantt
Too much yeast resulted in pressure buildup lead to buns exploding
by Shankas
05 Jun 2011 08:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 502316

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

symontk wrote:hey guys stop, if you google search "pindaliyon ka gooda", the BR sites come first
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Shankas
03 Jun 2011 07:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

Kamboja wrote:Image

Restive provinces in maroon
Thank you Kambojaji
by Shankas
01 Jun 2011 06:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: Trouble Chinese-Occupied Mongolia

This looks like another crack in the Chinese edifice - anti-government violence in what the Chinese call the "province of Inner Mongolia". See: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304563104576355452612463860.html Xinjiang, Tibet and now Inner Mongolia. Can somebody so a map show...
by Shankas
25 May 2011 09:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

Just came back from a 5 country trip to West Africa. The Govt. of these countries are courting the chinese because they are the only ones willing to self fund and do projects. Projects that may or may not benefit the people and the country. Talking to the people you hear phrases like "Chinese a...
by Shankas
12 May 2011 19:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 718517

Re: Indian Autos Thread

http://ca.autoblog.com/2011/05/12/saab- ... collapses/

Mahindra should make an agressive move. They recently acquired SsangYong Motor which will help them with their SUV's.
Logan enabled them to enter the car merket and SAAB can really help them move up the value chain quickly.
by Shankas
10 May 2011 01:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 2011
Replies: 2866
Views: 463267

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): May 8, 201

Given the hole Pakistan has dug for it self, I feel the timing may be perfect for Afganistan to fire a salvo stating the Durand line treaty expired in 1993 and it wants its territory back. The US at this time in history may be receptive to listening to it. :twisted:
by Shankas
05 May 2011 09:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan
Replies: 2848
Views: 433071

Re: Breaking News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan

pemmaraju_s wrote:I am a new member. Hi to everyone. If I am not speculating does OBL really been killed by the amirkhan? As there is no proof for that whatsoever.
OBL is alive. Paki's used Djinn technology and teleported him to another mansion in Muree
by Shankas
04 May 2011 22:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan
Replies: 2848
Views: 433071

Re: Breaking News - Osama Bin Laden - killed In Pakistan

Musharraf is on TimesNow with Arnab
by Shankas
27 Apr 2011 17:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2011
Replies: 2858
Views: 476433

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Mar. 29, 2

APRIL 27, 2011 Karzai Told to Dump U.S. Wall Street Journal [/quote] Man the Pakis have some major Balls to do this. They have convinced themsleves that US has not strategic option left. Hope karzai knows better. This is a major look out India moment.[/quote] I think it is a major look at India mom...
by Shankas
20 Apr 2011 23:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 614853

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Missing diary registers of the office of the then telecom minister, A Raja, delaying CBI Given everything is requested in triplicates by babus, if the application itself is missing (disappeared) then doesn't it stand that the Teleco companies in question never applied for and did not receive any sp...
by Shankas
18 Apr 2011 08:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1092
Views: 247371

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discuss

Travelled last year to Paranamaribo, Suriname. Lots of Hindi channels and music on FM stations. It's quite well off in many ways. I met a few who do come to India and some who want to. The forestry in that area is unlike anything i have seen..very dense, hot and humid. Economy though is more into e...
by Shankas
18 Apr 2011 01:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1092
Views: 247371

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discuss

^^ Very interesting. I am going to explore Surinam further. Anybody have any business connections in Surinam?
by Shankas
16 Apr 2011 02:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

^^ Last year during Ganesh Chaturti, I went with my Cousin in Mumbai to purchase an Idol. The Chinese made one was cheaper than the one locally made. I still can not figure out how an idol made of local clay is more expensive than one made 5000 km away and shipped. Its the lead paint that makes it ...
by Shankas
15 Apr 2011 20:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

^^
Last year during Ganesh Chaturti, I went with my Cousin in Mumbai to purchase an Idol. The Chinese made one was cheaper than the one locally made.

I still can not figure out how an idol made of local clay is more expensive than one made 5000 km away and shipped.
by Shankas
15 Apr 2011 06:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive
Replies: 757
Views: 495913

Re: 26/11/2008: Never Forget. Never Forgive

Its time India gets a PM from the South. Where they really don't have any connection with Pakjabis, thus there will be no Puppi Jhappi sessions. In the South TSP is remembered for 1971, Kargil and 26/11. Someone like Amma will do wonders to our collective psyche.
by Shankas
14 Apr 2011 23:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1298274

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Philippines numbers surprised me. The numbers for Ghana are wrong...I was there last week, they are very +ve on India and most want to visit India. Tip to businessmen heading to Africa, be it French or English speaking they love Bollywood. Best gift - Hindi DVD's. A 11th grade teen in Conakry, Guine...
by Shankas
09 Mar 2011 04:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 718517

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Dunno how many Jingoes noticed. But in the pics and videos coming out of Libya in TV channels, most of the anti aircraft guns and other weapons are mounted on the Tata 207 Tatmobile platform! I dont think that the Indian Army uses that , but it does look like that the Tata 207 series is a pretty co...
by Shankas
06 Mar 2011 21:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2842
Views: 502316

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Anujan wrote:^^^
That ij so eajy. Now sbot the Gilani

Image
The dude behind the lady is demonstrating Transcendental Meditation :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Shankas
26 Feb 2011 02:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Replies: 3245
Views: 572097

Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009

China Blocks Access to LinkedIn Networking Site http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/-China-Blocks-Access-to-LinkedIn-Networking-Site-116930028.html From the above Link The networking site went offline on Friday shortly after one user set up a forum discussing the idea of a Jasmine Revolution i...
by Shankas
10 Feb 2011 16:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1281606

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Actually I failed to see the logic here, since so many techs in the US is developed by Chinese americans and funded by Chinese money, whats wrong with claiming some ownership of some of these techs to save a few times and money? Dude, seriously, are you approved to hit post button? Paging Wen. Mr. ...
by Shankas
10 Feb 2011 13:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1092
Views: 247371

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discuss

BRF Meet in Toronto
Has there been a meet in Toronto?
Can we have a meet in Toronto sometime in the week of Feb 20th?
by Shankas
08 Feb 2011 18:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 238272

Re: Solar energy in India

http://mnre.gov.in/

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

You may want to take a look at JNNSM section

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NATIONAL SOLAR MISSION (JNNSM)
by Shankas
05 Feb 2011 15:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
Replies: 2837
Views: 474903

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2

A Pakbarian parent's dilemma...where to educate budding terrorists, Qadris and LET piglets? ( In Dubai ) http://blog.dawn.com/2011/02/04/the-schooling-dilemma-for-pakistanis-in-uae/ So where does the honest, hardworking, middle-class Pakistani in Dubai educate his child? In the Pakistani schools wh...
by Shankas
03 Feb 2011 18:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions
Replies: 3933
Views: 807562

Re: PRC Economy and Industry: News and Discussions

wrdos wrote:
Please don't pretend the Dharavi people have the similar conditions.
I completely agree with you. Dharavi is not a gated community with guards :D

Beijing starts locking up migrant villagers