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by rahulm
22 May 2022 12:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 506754

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

IMVHO the person to watch for next 3 years is Penny W. And thats not a compliment to her. Thinking out aloud, if there is a leadership spill and Albo is ousted sometime in his term and Penny becomes leader and PM, it will get worse for India. There is every possibility the "mean girls" are...
by rahulm
22 May 2022 09:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 506754

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Seems like a wokista govt... They tend not to be realists. A few spankings on the bottom will be needed to bring them in line. But who'll deliver them first India or China? Some of the newly elected Greens and Teals are behaving like excited teenagers on TV. Hopefully, they are more mature in Parli...
by rahulm
22 May 2022 09:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 506754

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

^^ what will labor win do to coal prices? We will wait to wait to see if Labour makes it to 76 or its a hung parliament to see what Albo does with alliances.Albo has said pre-poll that he will not be changing his policy on renewables but its politics after all. Australian elections are for 3 year t...
by rahulm
22 May 2022 06:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2275
Views: 506754

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Albanese, or Albo as he is more commonly called (the Aussie penchant to shorten names and have a nick name for everyone) comes from a working class background. He is the son of a single mum and was brought up in public housing. The chap unlike ScoMo and many of the top Liberals who come from posh or...
by rahulm
07 Dec 2021 06:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2905
Views: 848009

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

I cant remember an incident where a non terrorist, aam aadmi mob has stormed an IA camp. This is probably a first and IMHO a dangerous escalation. The IA is constrained in that it rightfully cannot and should not fire upon its public. Thats a LO issue and for the local police. The Assam rifles Camp ...
by rahulm
06 Oct 2021 11:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5683
Views: 1668468

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Wrote this article for Swarajyamag: The UK-India Vaccine Spat: When New India Meets The Old World Suraj-san, Bravo. Your article is popping up on random WA grps I am a member. Take a bow. I am also taking the opportunity to proclaim you as a data expert - which you are. Please keep them coming. The...
by rahulm
19 Jun 2021 10:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3
Replies: 2005
Views: 598269

Re: Indian Nuclear Submarines -3

Op-Ed: Australian roadmap for nuclear submarine acquisition France recently announced it had reached agreement with India to develop six nuclear attack submarines (SSN) for the Indian Navy. This follows Indian experience with the leasing of an Alfa Class SSN from Russia and the indigenous developme...
by rahulm
16 Apr 2021 15:11
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 844237

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

Which alternate world do these people live in ? do u really want to meet this "Labaik crowd"? 'Let people meet': Beena Sarwar on the case for a visa-free South Asia https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/current-affairs-trends/let-people-meet-beena-sarwar-on-the-case-for-a-visa-free-sou...
by rahulm
23 Jan 2021 04:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7663
Views: 1800533

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Joe Biden appoints Shanti Kalathil as Coordinator for Democracyhave more and Human Rights in National Security Council

Anybody have more on this lady and her India stance? She is a relative of my ex boss who just posted this news on our WA group.
by rahulm
21 Jan 2021 07:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian investments thread
Replies: 441
Views: 87546

Re: Indian investments thread

ICICI prolly have the best service for NRE and demat (ICICIDirect) accounts.Have been using them for 10 plus years. Tried many other banks. I have had excellent service from ICICI call centres - both for banking and for trading. I have had relationship managers that were very prompt and helpful. All...
by rahulm
08 Aug 2020 06:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 132453

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

Singha saar left when GDF got shut down. He is pretty active on twitter as @dharmicaeroplate. The BRF starwarlds including Shiv saar is more active on twitter these days. I searched on twitter, zero results. I was also wondering what happened to Singha-saar as I dont see him post. Bring back GDF. T...
by rahulm
25 Apr 2020 03:19
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1911477

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

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by rahulm
24 Apr 2020 15:42
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1911477

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

@Indranil - Unable to PM you. Please PM me if you can or share email (not generic admin). brilliance shines..Thx Regards
by rahulm
18 Apr 2020 10:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2220053

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Chinese investments in India I reckon many Faujis, MoD and key public figures will have at some of these apps on their phones.
by rahulm
01 Apr 2020 16:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2881429

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^^ Great to hear. The delay maybe because samples are collected from hospitals and labs and send to Thyrocare Mumbai and report takes 2 days? Thyrocare has a B2B model and I believe is a backend aggregator for these tests. Happy to be corrected.
by rahulm
30 Mar 2020 05:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Post Wuhan-Virus(Covid19) World and India
Replies: 484
Views: 134953

Re: Post Wuhan-Virus(Covid19) World and India

China spree sparks FIRB crackdown behind paywall The (Australian) federal government has placed severe, immediate and indefinite restrictions on all foreign investment bids following at least two cases of Chinese-owned companies in Australia securing tonnes of precious medical supplies and shipping...
by rahulm
26 Mar 2020 02:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2881429

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Coronavirus: Fatal mistake that saw virus spread Article uniformly pillories China and the party. Our very own BC is quoted. The Chinese Communist Party’s proclivity for secrecy was reinforced by President Xi Jinping’s eagerness to be perceived as an in-control strongman, backed by a fortified CCP ...
by rahulm
13 Feb 2020 11:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6214
Views: 1899332

Re: Internal Security Watch

Section 144 imposed in North Goa after intel on terror threat
North Goa District Magistrate R Menaka, in a notification issued on Monday, said the order imposing CrPC Section 144 will be in effect for 60 days, from February 11 to April 10, unless withdrawn earlier.
by rahulm
02 Oct 2019 03:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4384
Views: 1502251

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

INDIAN-OCCUPIED KASHMIR: A NEW AMERICAN DILEMMA A vitriolic attack by Motorham Qanta Ahmed. While Ahmed is a Brit Paki what’s up with Jerusalem Post for publishing this under its mast head ? She seems to be a defender of Israel and is touted as a ‘Islam reformist ‘. My friends in israel are telling...
by rahulm
17 Sep 2019 06:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 593048

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Russian Luna 9 in 1966 was the first ever probe to soft land on the moon, it used landing bags
by rahulm
19 May 2019 17:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1187740

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

And the 2 people who went against the grain of mainstream predictions and got it right. One is a data scientist and the other is a reporter. Meet the expert who correctly predicted the election result using social media and why the traditional pollsters got it so wrong Sky News commentator Sharri Ma...
by rahulm
18 May 2019 18:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1187740

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Meanwhile, a little country called Australia, also went to the polls this weekend. What’s interesting is the handful of channels Oz has, leftist media (they all are here ), opinion polls and the legal satta bazaar all predicted an ALP (Labor) win. The Coalition’s bombshell triumph comes after repeat...
by rahulm
20 Mar 2019 05:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4150
Views: 902140

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

New Zealand shooting comments spark diplomatic row as Scott Morrison calls in Turkish ambassador President Tayyip Erdogan claimed the mosque attacks in New Zealand were part of a wider attack on Turkey and evidence of global anti-Muslim sentiment. He criticised the Anzacs for their role in the Gall...
by rahulm
02 Sep 2017 06:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3351
Views: 766581

Re: Indian Roads Thread

In big hurry? No time to stop? Now, cruise through all toll plazas on national highways courtesy FASTag A good move. The article doesn't say whether the lane will be a 'drive through at speed' lane without a boom gate or a stop and proceed with boom gate lane. We don't yet have a national registry ...
by rahulm
28 Aug 2017 12:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1488010

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

X-post from Economy http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-mulling-2-relief-on-gst-for-digital-payments/articleshow/60250385.cms As predicted : The steps come at a time when there has been a fall in electronic transactions over the past few months. While they had picked up m...
by rahulm
28 Aug 2017 12:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1107038

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-mulling-2-relief-on-gst-for-digital-payments/articleshow/60250385.cms As predicted : The steps come at a time when there has been a fall in electronic transactions over the past few months. While they had picked up massively till March...
by rahulm
15 Aug 2017 18:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Achievement Tracking - Modi 2.0 Govt - No Discussions
Replies: 1315
Views: 827339

Re: Achievement tracking - Modi Govt. No discussions

Madhya Pradesh to give one lakh cash award for pending revenue cases after three months Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday said a campaign for quick disposal of undisputed revenue cases like demarcation and partition has been launched in Madhya Pradesh and citizens will get a cash awar...
by rahulm
29 Jul 2017 13:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Mass Rapid Transit in India
Replies: 1494
Views: 301844

Re: Mass Rapid Transit in India

Delhi Metro smart cards could soon be used for DTC buses

Finally, one of my pet peeves will be addressed. How come Delhi always leads the way ?

Now, how about a national stole tag that works at all toll nakas. Wouldn't that be something ?
by rahulm
24 Jul 2017 11:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion - Sept 2016
Replies: 4447
Views: 1565344

Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion - Sept 2016

MR UR Rao a giant in our space programme, he headed ISRO usirng the foundational years of ASLV and PSLV. A son of thensoil with no foreign degrees His legacy lives on.

RIP Sir and thank you
by rahulm
20 Jul 2017 16:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 245768

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

Today, I went to my granite supplier. No stock, due to the traders strike he said.

He also said, they are scrambling to get GST registrations as upstream suppliers are mandating registration before supply. I returned empty handed but with a big grin on my face.
by rahulm
20 Jul 2017 15:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 264414

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Isn't the Activa's seat a bum sore or is it just me ?
by rahulm
18 Jul 2017 09:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1488010

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Govt stays firm, refuses to reopen note swap window ........the Centre on Monday firmly said that no new opportunity would be given for the exchange of the outlawed currency as it could be misused.Centre on Monday firmly said that no new opportunity would be given for the exchange of the outlawed c...
by rahulm
17 Jul 2017 11:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
Replies: 703
Views: 264414

Re: Indian Autos Thread -2

Tata Motors MD Butschek writes letter to employees about crisis, says ‘it’s time to deliver’ The financial year 2017 was not a good year for Mumbai-based Tata Motors as it closed with a total loss of Rs 2,480 crore. FY2018 too has not had a great start with a low truck sales performance. Even in te...
by rahulm
17 Jul 2017 10:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1107038

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

Infrastructure upgrade for Pune: City has planned a Rs 75000 cr revamp investments of Rs 65,000 crore lined up over the next five to six years on the construction of a new airport, a new Metro link, and a Ring Road, among other projects. Taken together with the Rs10,000 crore that has been committe...
by rahulm
16 Jul 2017 19:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: GST - Discussion on all Aspects
Replies: 772
Views: 245768

Re: GST - Discussion on all aspects.

I bought cement, sand and other bits and pieces today from a hardware shop.

No bill, everything at pe-GST prices and paid using BHIM. The restaurant I patronise everyday has pre GST prices, hand scribbled bills and I pay by my debit card.