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- 20 May 2014 11:00
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 228242
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
From flip side by Dilip Bobb in Ind Exp Manmohan Singh: Would be a great success in treating insomniacs and those who find it difficult to sleep. He just has to sit there without saying a word and people will be put to sleep — an expertise he has shown on many occasions, or not shown, as the case ma...
- 16 May 2014 14:11
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 228242
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
All TV channels will be after chanakya next time.IndraD wrote:chankya site rocks
- 16 May 2014 14:04
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 228242
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Only todays chanakya got it almost correct amongst exit polls. BJP+ 73 in UP is TSUNAMO only.
- 18 Jan 2014 11:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 676271
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
The wiki article on the ASLV mentions the 3rd launch( on May 20/1992) as a partial failure, because the satellite orbit achieved was lower than desired. ........... This kind of particularity is missed by Wiki and by similar general descriptions of the flight. Also, despite the lower than expected ...
- 19 Apr 2012 16:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 557988
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
This jingo refreshed BR pages continuously since last evening only to know that it was postponed to this morning. Got up early and couldn't wait for the news, finally saw on NDTV's live blog that countdown has started. I was so anxious to know the result when the Electricity guys shutoff at 8, just ...
- 19 Apr 2012 16:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 557988
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
SS-18 uses liquid propellants, Agni - 5 uses solid propellants, hence the difference in smoke.BrijeshB wrote: Singhaji, why the A5 flames out thick smock compared to the neat blue flame as SS-18..?
Is that a different technology related to heavey ICBM's ??
- 08 Apr 2012 11:01
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 557988
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
^^^ Thanks tejas for the post. From the above Hindu link, some important things : Agni-V is 17 metres tall and weighs 50 tonnes. Its diameter is two metres. All its three stages are powered by solid propellants. It can carry a nuclear warhead weighing 1.1 tonne and a dummy payload. The entire flight...
- 22 Mar 2012 00:38
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
- Replies: 5409
- Views: 713342
Re: Indian Naval Discussion
^^^^^^^^^^^^ when ships sail fast close to each other is there some fluid effect that pulls them together unless compensating rudder is applied and a sharp watch kept? Tsarkar sir's comments on this case would be good to know. If I may....... There is an effect that will pull two closely-passing sh...
- 21 Mar 2012 18:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 4358
- Views: 557988
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
DRDO requests for more funds Saraswat cited several new development projects that demanded immediate funding, specifically the short-range surface to air missile; the Arjun Mark II tank; the Tejas Mark II fighter; and the Agni-5 and Agni-6 nuclear-capable , long-range, ballistic missiles. “We reque...
- 12 Mar 2012 07:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 9599
- Views: 1212972
Re: Internal Security Watch
It is disappointing that a moderator can post such comments and get away with it. I would get a warning if I present similar logic for "keeping a tab" on Muslims. How sad. Where did he say "keeping a tab on Muslims"? All he said was keeping a tab on "migrant labour". C...
- 02 Mar 2012 21:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3761
- Views: 583650
Re: The Red Menace
Ramakrishna was supposed to have been arrested in 2005, but was released on pressure from "higher ups" by congress - just an example of how blessings from the rashtra actually determine the fate of many insurgencies. Is the arrested Ramakrishna the same person who lead naxal talks with AP...
- 17 Feb 2012 18:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 5222
- Views: 715138
Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!
Just saw Headlines Today, Rafale deal in Turbulence as 2 members of MoD questioned the process of arriving at L1. It seems they are members of contract negotiating committee.
- 20 Apr 2011 09:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Youthsat and Xsat seperated
- 20 Apr 2011 09:57
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Resourcesat placed successfully in orbit
- 20 Apr 2011 09:52
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
I don't know if people agree with me but this Mr. Pallav Bagla talks too much.
- 20 Apr 2011 09:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
PS -4 ignited successfully
- 20 Apr 2011 09:47
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
PS3 seperated
- 20 Apr 2011 09:45
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 967866
Re: Indian Space Program Discussion
Currently, Second in second stage, Heat shield separated
- 04 Mar 2011 11:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
- Replies: 3918
- Views: 921970
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
@ SaiK. That is Japanese Type-10 MBT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_10
- 10 Feb 2011 00:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1214134
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
What is the third logo on Astra apart from national flag and DRDO logo ?
- 26 Jan 2011 23:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy Republic Day!!!
- Replies: 157
- Views: 24471
Re: Happy Republic Day!!!
Yup, its working but a takes time in buffering.
- 26 Jan 2011 23:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy Republic Day!!!
- Replies: 157
- Views: 24471
Re: Happy Republic Day!!!
Apart from the Tavor carrying guards, there is one guy carrying a thin leather bag/ brief case type always accompanying the PM, what could that be ?
- 26 Jan 2011 11:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy Republic Day!!!
- Replies: 157
- Views: 24471
Re: Happy Republic Day!!!
Unfortunately, we have to wait till someone puts up the video on youtube.Dilbu wrote:Commies are asking proof for Brahmos battle cry. Any links available?
- 26 Jan 2011 09:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy Republic Day!!!
- Replies: 157
- Views: 24471
Re: Happy Republic Day!!!
Happy Republic day to all.
Just learnt from DD broadcast that the battle cry of Brahmos missile regiment is "Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa".
Just learnt from DD broadcast that the battle cry of Brahmos missile regiment is "Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa".
- 10 Jan 2011 05:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2010
- Replies: 2837
- Views: 467564
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Dec. 28, 2
Guys you must see this, an interesting interview with Gen. Mirza Aslam Beg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU_JuaBnw4k Edit: In part 3 @3.38, he says that if Isreal, US or any country attacks Pakistan then Pakistan should nuke India, this coming from a former Paki chief. Gurus, if any one knows, how...
- 31 Dec 2010 23:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4745
Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011
Best wishes and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to all BRFites.
- 30 Dec 2010 07:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch
- Replies: 3944
- Views: 1361045
Re: China Military Watch
Could be an airbrake cum parachute housing. But seriously that goddam differential skewing of tailfins is there again in this photo too. The leading edge of both tailfins are turned inwards. Weird. I found this differential skewing of tailfins on PAK-FA too, most probably it is only during the park...
- 25 Dec 2010 08:27
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA News and Discussions
- Replies: 3890
- Views: 1346769
Re: LCA News and Discussions
Doesn't "kaal" in Sanskrit also mean "Death" apart from "Time".Anujan wrote: That was mistranslated from the Bhagavad Gita verse "Kaalo Asmi" (I am time)
- 16 Dec 2010 21:30
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 858996
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
A newbie question, so please spare the stick. Is there a difference in the way the Army people are taught to salute from the way Air force and Navy people are taught ? To be specific, in the pic below, the Navy and Air force chiefs and their subordinates have their palms facing the ground where as t...
- 06 Oct 2010 21:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Commonwealth Games-New Delhi 2010
- Replies: 2060
- Views: 327541
Re: Commonwealth Games-New Delhi 2010
Sirjee, first of all, all venues need maintenance over night. Yep, I have worked at such venues and there are army of people with tasked assigned to fix things and make it ready for the next day. Second JLN stadium hosted a huge openeing ceremony and that does cause considerable damage. That needs ...
- 04 Oct 2010 09:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Commonwealth Games-New Delhi 2010
- Replies: 2060
- Views: 327541
Re: Commonwealth Games-New Delhi 2010
One think I liked very much is that they showed truly "Indic" culture. The only islamic thing I found was call to prayer in the Indian Rail theme. Wonder what the p-seculars and JNU jhollawalls would say. Thank God, they excluded the much cliched Taj Mahal and Bollywood (except Chaiyya). I...
- 15 Sep 2010 13:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
- Replies: 3245
- Views: 563958
Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Assume for a second that Pakistan did indeed went ahead with this low yield attack without PRC approval. Would you still exterminate the Chinese people? Actually I think India should. China gave Pakistan the nuclear weapons, materials and everything.. The nuclear plans that turned up in Iran and Li...
- 15 Sep 2010 12:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
- Replies: 3245
- Views: 563958
Re: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
Some interesting views from MD Nalapat, basically saying that PLA is becoming more powerful within Chinese leadership compared to the times of Mao and Deng, and hopes to replace the United States as the pre-eminent military power in the region. Posting in full: Afghanistan's fate may matter most for...
- 15 Sep 2010 10:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 2010
- Replies: 2841
- Views: 495133
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Sep 03, 20
More likely Iranian/Turkish names.derkonig wrote:Well RoP as usual, but are these Pakis?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/worl ... 555800.cms
- 10 Sep 2010 05:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Nuclear News And Discussion
- Replies: 4936
- Views: 797191
Re: India Nuclear News And Discussion
US picks holes in N-deal Washington has urged New Delhi to be sensitive to its concerns and those of American corporates while framing the rules for the Nuclear Liability Bill which was recently passed by Parliament. The US ambassador to India, Mr Timothy Roemer, is understood to have conveyed simi...
- 06 Sep 2010 13:28
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 521589
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv
AoA birathers. How dare this kufr Rushdie inzult our bure land as Bakistan sucks. And how come our birather kashmiri comment that he likez nayi dilli life ishtlye and gets highest rating ? sab kufr hai, raw consbirazy onlee. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3vBSKeVw7Q&feature=related How come thi...
- 06 Sep 2010 01:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
- Replies: 2845
- Views: 521589
Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv
Birathers, mian jamal takkoo, being a Baki he is, now going bonkers pecause some kufr wrote bad comments apout Baki army on his phasepook. The bhun part is lack of halaal words. See thij video
- 02 Sep 2010 02:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
- Replies: 4001
- Views: 1032125
Re: PAK-FA and FGFA Thread
For all those of us who all this while were under the false illusion that the Su-T-50 PAK FA is an Indo-Russian (25%-75% respective) joint venture, Please muster the patience to read through the contents (not just browse through) of the following link very thoroughly keeping in mind the context, Di...
- 31 Aug 2010 00:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 2010
- Replies: 2823
- Views: 445778
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): Aug 09, 20
As suggested by menon ji, I did a simple google search on sumayar valley (near hunza, PoK) and the first link it throws up is a scribd link to a paper on Uranium in the valley. Paper reports higher concentration of uranium in the glacier sediments and possibly beneath the ice cover too. So, the chin...
- 24 Aug 2010 05:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3761
- Views: 583650
Re: The Red Menace
@nithish ^^^ no need to post the entire article, the link and some quotes would suffice. Those are some serious rights violations. I thought they are well disciplined. She almost named the entire top brass including Kishenji (I don't want to use "ji" for this guy). Well lets see if our Aru...