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by ManjaM
20 Dec 2013 00:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1582967

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2526067/Decoding-Khobragade-controversy-How-row-maids-visa-sparked-scale-diplomatic-incident.html What I get from reading that article is that Khobragade is very vindictive and had Richard's family arrested when Richard threatened to expose her...
by ManjaM
19 Dec 2013 23:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1582967

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

5) Custodial rape of diplomats claiming standard procedure is not acceptable. It was a strip search, not a cavity seach. A strip search is not rape. An interesting overview of how Americans view the matter: <del> It's apparent that a lot of the issues being raised here don't even register with Amer...
by ManjaM
06 Nov 2013 20:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1369728

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

Boeings previous couple of windshield cracks have been related to faulty wiring of the window heater. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2002&dat=20031006&id=PrkiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OLUFAAAAIBAJ&pg=1507,2084342 The nature of cracks on the windshield on the 787 and earlier 777 might indi...
by ManjaM
20 Oct 2013 18:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Business and General Aviation - India Focus
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Re: Business and General Aviation - India Focus

Posting excerpts from a recent AWIN article India Emerging as a Potential HEMS Market Jay Menon Sep 26, 2013 Eurocopter, a division of the global aerospace and defense conglomerate EADS, is planning a pilot helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) for a pan-India network with the help of a conso...
by ManjaM
18 Oct 2013 06:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1180
Views: 357731

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Ji Sriman, done and thanks.
by ManjaM
18 Oct 2013 06:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Business and General Aviation - India Focus
Replies: 3
Views: 1380

Business and General Aviation - India Focus

It is proposed that this thread cover these areas broadly - 1. Industries involved in in the design and manufacture of business and general aviation crafts. Includes PSUs and Private Industry. 2. Sales of imported Business and General Aviation (B&GA) crafts. 3. Support infrastructure such as han...
by ManjaM
18 Oct 2013 05:45
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4140985

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

RG says people need dignity more than 'cars on good roads' as though that is all that is pitched by modi as development. The bustards live in wide and well paved roads in delhi and drive luxury cars and then turn around and say crap like this. I am sure Smt. Kalavati will happily trade her quiet li...
by ManjaM
16 Oct 2013 19:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1180
Views: 357731

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Moderator ji, Can we have a separate thread under the T&E forum dealing exclusively with business and General aviation in desh. Firstly, this will be reflective of the industry standard categorisation of B&GA as separate from commercial (civil) aviation. Secondly, some members inadvertently ...
by ManjaM
16 Oct 2013 19:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1369728

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

There appears to be some exaggeration on the part of media in this situation. While there is no denying that losing a panel is a serious failure of the design, the fact that 1. the airplane did not depressurise 2. the panel is definitively stated by media to be from the fuselage area. suggests that,...
by ManjaM
13 Oct 2013 02:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1240421

Re: Internal Security Watch

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ship-with-armed-guards-detained-in-indian-waters/article5229375.ece Ship with armed guards detained in Indian waters In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard on Friday night detained a Sierra Leone-flagged vessel with 25 armed guards on board, at ...
by ManjaM
04 Oct 2013 01:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

you could always come to blr :mrgreen: or better yet ooty... where in Blore can you jog? Anyway I went to a park near my BnL house and started walking (the circle around the park was like 200 yds) and after a while I noticed I was the only one walking anti-clockwise! Everyone else (and there were q...
by ManjaM
01 Oct 2013 19:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

^^^Don't unless you want to stop running permanently. The training philosophy for long distance running is quite the opposite of what is involved in weight training, as I learned the hard way. #1 You do not train through pain and "No pain no gain" does not work. When in pain you stop runn...
by ManjaM
30 Sep 2013 19:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4075
Views: 810978

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

Vasu wrote:Whats that vehicle in the right background in the second picture? Its unlike any other SDRE vehicle i've seen.
looks like a F250-350 from the barely visible blue oval on the grill. I am not aware of any desi manufacturer making a dually pickup.
by ManjaM
30 Sep 2013 18:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Running was a massive fail yesterdin. Shins were killing me, probably not recovered yet from Fridin. Ran -walked for half hour and returned to dark cave to lick my wounds. Cardio is not the issue at all, just my shins. I will keep beating the sumabich till poerformance improves.
by ManjaM
28 Sep 2013 06:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

RB, no swelling that I can notice, but I guess its just a muscle that hasn't been used much. The bottom of the foot was hurting as well, though much reduced compared to last week. I will be sure to tank up before I head out next time. Stretching the calf and foot before heading out has helped too. G...
by ManjaM
28 Sep 2013 05:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Second week of training and already significant improvement in terms of time and distance. Did 4k this time and came in at 35mins. Shaved 3 mins per km off the previous time. The muscle next to the tibia, one below the knee really started cramping up, but i guess it will get better with use. Hopeful...
by ManjaM
27 Sep 2013 19:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

krishnan wrote:it takes me 1/2 hr to walk 6 kms, i think 10k within 60 mins should be easy ... no??? i never tried jogging , somehow never been able to get the time to do it
lahole se kuwait. :shock:
khatarnak guru.
by ManjaM
27 Sep 2013 19:33
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Ever since I switched to full maasahaari diet, there has been a remarkable improvement in weightlifting performance, recovery and body weight. No denying that meat makes a difference. I could lift what I am lifting right now with a veg diet, but I would probably have to be 15 lbs heavier. Recent blo...
by ManjaM
25 Sep 2013 19:51
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4140985

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Kill Modi, and all this will be for nothing. Every one else can be compromised, by the INC. I understand where this fear comes from, but we need to trust the ability of our people to rise to the occasion. Modi is the projectile that has come from the RSS which in turn is a destroyer launched from t...
by ManjaM
23 Sep 2013 21:22
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 436386

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

Let every one pay say1% property tax then. No need to collect any other tax. Real estate it self will finance all local and municipal expenditure and true local rule will need there. Not allowing local revenue generation in a robust manner wherein education, medical infra works done through local g...
by ManjaM
23 Sep 2013 21:14
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4140985

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Sadhu Yadav gets income tax notice http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sadhu-Yadav-gets-income-tax-notice/articleshow/22943899.cms Modi ji needs to reach out to assorted babooz of CBI, IT and such sword arms of ruling establishment, with a message of "stand down, writing is on the wall, n...
by ManjaM
17 Aug 2013 00:10
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 4140985

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Theo_Fidel wrote:I think a white shirt and a red bordered white lungi, worn the 'correct way', with a starched mundu, would go a long way. Perception is everything.....

Sonia gets away with a lot because she always wears a Sari with the widows markings...
:rotfl:
Trolling like a boss Theo Saar.
by ManjaM
29 Jul 2013 18:18
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Indeed, nothing screams hex appeal more than a pencil neck and a pigeon chest.
by ManjaM
28 Jul 2013 01:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

This nice documentary is in Russian, but with English subtitles. Clears a lot of misconceptions about weightlifting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... ZQA#at=201
by ManjaM
25 Jul 2013 03:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

MM, Even I can beat that. Were you sure not walking on the treadmill? 8) You need to do better. Think of it as admontion from your older brother. Yes Ramanaji, another effort planned for Bhanuvar. I hope to hit 10kms. I agree, I need to pick up the pace saheb :oops: . My target for November is 10K ...
by ManjaM
24 Jul 2013 22:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

saip wrote:ManjaM:
Managed 3.6 kms in all.
Is it miles? In 42 minutes 3.6km appears slow.
It is, its because I AM slow. I wish I could blame the treadmill for wrong readings but..
by ManjaM
23 Jul 2013 23:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

the pool is closed. i have posted a picture of its sorry state in the sports dhaga. MEG still uses the adjacent area for launching their boats. I remember one of the punishments meted out by MEG to their new recruits is to put them in a drum, hand them a pair of wood paddles no more than 4inx4in and...
by ManjaM
23 Jul 2013 22:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Saik saar, you were by any chance member of the swim club at ulsoor pool back in the 90s?
by ManjaM
23 Jul 2013 20:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

AoA gentlemards! Since it rained yesterdin, I hopped on the treadmill and managed to last 42 mins doing 30 mins of 8-2 run-walk and the last 12 mins of 1min-1.5min run-walk. Managed 3.6 kms in all. Feeling pretty good today. I did some free squats and stretches after the jog and felt all kinds of po...
by ManjaM
22 Jul 2013 21:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Manja sir aram se hanste hanste kar loge (piece of cake for you); I started running regularly after a long break in first week of June, I started with daily 4 km runs on treadmill at a comfortable incline of 3-4 and speed hovering between 6-10 km/hr. I have not yet done 10km but within a month I ha...
by ManjaM
22 Jul 2013 21:34
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

all the best.. why do you have to be confined! I guess I dont want anyone to see when I throw up, fall down, pass out and make a mess. you will easily be running 10k in that mode, perhaps in a months time if you persevere. if you last an hr in that mode your already have covered around 7-8km. Thats...
by ManjaM
22 Jul 2013 21:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

I have wanted to start running again, inspired by our seasoned and fearless Singha Saheb. It may sound odd, but I have gotten so used to working out in the dark and quiet confines of my garage or the privacy of my backyard, that I am struggling to make the leap to running on the road, or rather the ...
by ManjaM
22 Jul 2013 20:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Query for the gym rats: How do relatively small turkish, mongolian, bulgarian and russian "strongmen" manage to generate the massive forces needed in weightlifting? Sometimes i see that huge bar almost bending like a curve due to weight at both ends. Is it diet or some early childhood tra...
by ManjaM
19 Jul 2013 06:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Singha saheb, A person of your athletic ability is certainly capable of deadlifting more than 20 kgs. If you don't have access to a barbell and plates, you are better off doing bent over rows than deadlifting 20 kgs dumbells. However, in case you can get hold of a barbell and plates- Rippetoe is a v...
by ManjaM
17 Jul 2013 21:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

^^^very true. Singha saar, do you do the core strengthening exercises like the plank positions? Strength of core and mush is key to running long distances. I am doing a few such exercises almost every alternate day now. truth be told everytime I have gone beyond 20k in recent past my form has droop...
by ManjaM
16 Jul 2013 17:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

usain bolt has a genuine 8-pack. not botox and not earned with shooting himself full of meds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEIxpcYukqc and here he is doing a series of lifts in the gym http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOC7O9JOY3Y Notice when he flexes his biceps....they are not that large. The weig...
by ManjaM
16 Jul 2013 05:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

Manja sir not that I wish to contradict you but male pattern baldness is mostly a hereditary thing , if the hair falls in a trademark pattern (circular patch at back of the head near the whorl or along the temples then it definetley falls under the male pattern baldness category) however if one is ...
by ManjaM
15 Jul 2013 16:41
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

From one end to the other. I'm in no risk of going bald (hopefully) but I'm concerned with the amount of hair I'm losing. I suspect its the water (over which I have no control). Anyone has any ideas to restrict/prevent it apart from telling me to find a new place? Any helpful suggestions? Still use...
by ManjaM
17 Jun 2013 18:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread
Replies: 6544
Views: 32735

Re: Personal Health, Nutrition and Fitness Thread

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/men-action/201306/91-year-old-sets-bench-press-world-record Comeback stories are common in the world of sports. We hear about players coming back from torn ACLs, broken bones and even personal trauma. Rarely, however, do we hear about an athlete returning from pacemak...
by ManjaM
16 Apr 2013 17:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 1159
Views: 128582

Re: Bomb explosion in Boston

Sagar G wrote:http://trib.in/13afAJN

Why is the guy pushing the wheelchair laughing ???
Looks more like a grimace or possibly squinting against the sunlight.