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by Rudra
08 Mar 2004 09:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

http://sify.com/finance/fullstory.php?id=13422138 It’s the turn of mid-sized pharma cos Monday, 08 March , 2004, 07:57 Move over pharma big-daddies, Dr Reddy's and Ranbaxy. It's time for the next generation of domestic drug companies to get more active in the overseas markets. Without much ado, mid...
by Rudra
08 Mar 2004 08:46
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

the americans in iraq called it "Thunder Run" - a combined arms task force makes a run through hostile territory shooting, yellin and demoralizing anything in their way...often right thru the middle of hostile towns and withdraws after a while. the day1 walkabout thru baghdad intl airport ...
by Rudra
08 Mar 2004 08:23
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

the new non-lapsable modernization fund is an indication.
by Rudra
08 Mar 2004 05:25
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

...and thats where the plantation owner (usa) comes in...without an indian armd div on the outskirts of 'pindi, that aint no redline there buoy...back to the cotton fields buoy. it suits us perfectly well if the border is quiet and no a pebble is tossed. if there is peace - we increase the economic ...
by Rudra
07 Mar 2004 04:51
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

exactly, squeezing their room for manouver is going on at all levels -- giant overmatch in tech & firepower in progress -- mngmt of their nuke arsenal outsourced to usa -- ability to inflict severe punishment in 2 days rather than 22 -- this concept. -- giant overmatch in economy makes every wor...
by Rudra
06 Mar 2004 19:26
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

no need to whine. obviously the corps HQ will remain as-is for a placeholder but a lot of teethy tools will find their way permanently into these eight gepanzerte Schlachtgruppe poised right on the border. ;) this is going to drive PA batnuts. their war strategy has been to - get a 2 week warning ti...
by Rudra
05 Mar 2004 20:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

theres a lot of money to be made from mundane but
widely used stuff. will take more time for blockbusters like lipitor or zantac to emerge from developing nations.
by Rudra
05 Mar 2004 18:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

ranbaxy launches its first branded prescription medicine in uk
http://www.keralanext.com/news/index.asp?id=28474
by Rudra
05 Mar 2004 07:39
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004
Replies: 326
Views: 96218

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004

how about they have complete details on the dealings of republican pantheon with the saudis and the links of these saudis to al-keeda and other tabliqi nuts ?

saudis would be happy to supply the info because it protects them too.
by Rudra
04 Mar 2004 22:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp?type=businessNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4499144 Novartis eyes more Indian research tie-ups BOMBAY (Reuters) - Swiss healthcare group Novartis AG will pitch for collaborations in research and development with Indian pharmaceutical firms as part o...
by Rudra
04 Mar 2004 17:35
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004
Replies: 326
Views: 96218

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004

> We've only just begun to tighten the screws down.

with $700 mil aid, 40 free AH-1F gunships, new 3D radars and other modes of punishment....
by Rudra
04 Mar 2004 03:59
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004
Replies: 326
Views: 96218

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 02 Mar 2004

iirc remember the harrowing interview with the Pak brigadier ? his view is both India and Pak are suffering from poverty and a nuclear war is desirable to put people out of their misery and start anew. even had a photo of I'bad on wall with a bunch of missiles taking off towards india. suicidal type...
by Rudra
04 Mar 2004 00:16
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004
Replies: 334
Views: 106991

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004

one must note all-time record attendances in churches after 9-11.
by Rudra
02 Mar 2004 22:48
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe
Replies: 213
Views: 140107

Re: Exercise Divya Astra: Shock & Awe

introduction of nooks to TSP was also destabilizing. I vote we drop the topic of whether its stabilizing or not for the chankians and concentrate on military matters only.
by Rudra
02 Mar 2004 01:56
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004
Replies: 334
Views: 106991

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004

per the seymour hersh article in NewYorker, bin
laden's hideout is adjacent to the Swat Valley.

http://www.mango.itgo.com/swat.htm
by Rudra
01 Mar 2004 02:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

Business Standard. Rutter reveals India plans Our Regional Bureau in Hyderabad Published : March 1, 2004 William J Rutter, co-founder and former chairman of Chiron Corporation, US, announced his plans for India on Saturday. Rutter, well-known for his contributions to biotechnology like development o...
by Rudra
01 Mar 2004 01:31
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004
Replies: 334
Views: 106991

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004

> ‘Text Book of Nuclear physics” (By Ray and Nigam - NY Academy Press)

was this book a secret...if a indian grad student
could have it , couldnt they just buy it ?

I am assuming you posted it seriously :confused:
by Rudra
29 Feb 2004 19:50
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76263

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

larger nos of KEPD-50 and Mjoelnir type boxes with smart submunitions is what we need , Brahmos will do whatever Taurus/storm shadow does.

in ODS-2 reports say half a iraqi tank column got
obliterated by 2 x WCMDs containing AT bomblets unleashed by a B52 from 40kft!
by Rudra
29 Feb 2004 07:58
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76263

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

anyone knows why LCA testpilots would fly in Gripens? to have a benchmark for comparison in ACM ?
by Rudra
29 Feb 2004 07:23
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76263

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

> Like I said Next invasion of Pakistan
> will be buggy borne

so can the bullock carts go back to regular duties now :rotfl:
by Rudra
28 Feb 2004 18:56
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76263

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

open a free account in fotopic.net - 250MB free.
remove your email id unless you like spam spiders to harvest it.
by Rudra
28 Feb 2004 02:27
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

a tank can work without a MRF. but MRF increases accuracy as a tank barrel warps and bends minutely due to wear and tear from firing, temperature....all modern tanks have it. I have posted the blow-off panel question to the tank-net gurus.here is a photo of scale model of M1A1 turret clearly showing...
by Rudra
27 Feb 2004 22:42
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

believe its a muzzle reference system . all NATO heavies do have it. Tank-Ex will get it when it starts shooting. http://www.army-technology.com/projects/ariete/ The gun is fitted with a thermal sleeve, a fume extraction system and a muzzle reference system. http://www.army-technology.com/projects/a...
by Rudra
27 Feb 2004 09:34
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76263

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

from airliners.net Feb15, 2004 - Bangkok http://www.airliners.net/Airliners_net_image.file?filename=6/4 /2/516246.jpg&ZyXtCe=MDYwNDM2&id=516246&ViD=middle http://www.airliners.net/Airliners_net_image.file?filename=0/1/7/ 512710.jpg&ZyXtCe=MDYwNjQx&id=512710&ViD=big http://www...
by Rudra
27 Feb 2004 08:51
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

cool..I will prepare the Afrika Korps uniform and
warm up my kubelwagen for wannabe generals here.
by Rudra
26 Feb 2004 23:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Biotech News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 137311

Re: Indian Biotech News & Discussion

http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2004/02/23/daily54.html Sigma to build $8 million research center in India Sigma-Aldrich Corp. plans to build an $8 million, 50,000-square-foot laboratory scale production complex in Hyderabad, India, the company said Thursday. The building will eventu...
by Rudra
24 Feb 2004 02:42
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

do they rotate ? how are they aimed otherwise?
by Rudra
22 Feb 2004 08:49
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004
Replies: 334
Views: 106991

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 20 Feb 2004

intelonline. US to safeguard Pak nukes 20 February 2004: While the United States has no intention to denuke Pakistan, it is pressing for installation of safeguard command-and-control systems in all its nuclear facilities, and president George W.Bush has approved a special grant for installations, eq...
by Rudra
22 Feb 2004 03:33
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

punishment for not borrowing the IA GSQR.
by Rudra
21 Feb 2004 19:10
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Does Harry work as correspondent or he is a rich
millionaire enthusiast! invariably turns up at
all indian shows and bags the most detailed pix and info.
by Rudra
20 Feb 2004 23:37
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Indian NCA formalized
Replies: 82
Views: 37292

Re: Indian NCA formalized

Its quite possible credible proof of possession of dirty bomb (like a small radioactive sample in lead case) has been passed onto US diplomats in Pak via courier. Pak frontier areas and karachi are the last and most secure bastion of the al-keeda. The message is likely to have been "we are figh...
by Rudra
16 Feb 2004 19:30
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 11 Feb 2004
Replies: 333
Views: 99328

Re: Pakistan Nuclear Proliferation - 11 Feb 2004

under the deal with exim US bank two swank new
B777-200s have arrived for free in pakland
for PIA. more are incoming.

add that to the baksheesh ledger.
by Rudra
16 Feb 2004 08:44
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

I see no reason for that big old Ru radar and that round tower thing atop superstructure, a navigation radar, indo-israeli ESM kit and a large Alenia 3D search radar is all we need up there. the Kashtans are self-contained in sensors. plus advanced rocket boosted radar and IR decoys. RAN40L(RAT31DL)...
by Rudra
16 Feb 2004 07:49
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

yes but as it exists today - note the P500 bazalt
launchers foredeck.
by Rudra
16 Feb 2004 06:51
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Vick , thats for factory to lift damaged turret
and to install it too. replacing a damaged turret
is too complex for ARVs in field, they can and do
replace gun barrels and engines ; and the crew
are trained to replace broken tracks themselves.
by Rudra
15 Feb 2004 08:06
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

very pretty looking. assume its extra composite
armour plates.
by Rudra
14 Feb 2004 18:52
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

here is what I was trying to say. Leo2 has the driver on the right rather than in middle. on the left is the main ammo magazine. the turret bustle actually holds a smaller number of rounds. ***** 27 rounds of 120 mm ammunition are stored in a special magazine in the forward section of the hull, to t...
by Rudra
14 Feb 2004 18:39
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158605

Re: Defence Expo 2004

well gah the Karna carries 32 rounds single-piece
I goofed up on the 22 rounds.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE4-5/nitin.html

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Need to find space for another 6-8 rounds to make
up the usual 40 seen in most MBTs.