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by Manne
01 Mar 2005 01:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Contribution to Science & Technology
Replies: 856
Views: 350339

Sultans of String

Very happy to see Spenta's name in there. Go TIFR!
by Manne
25 Nov 2004 13:45
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Oil & Natural Gas: News & Discussion - VI
Replies: 323
Views: 168963

The question is - even if TSP opens trade route for Indian goodies to Afghanistan and CAR countries, will there be a ray of hope in the pipeline for India? I had mentioned international guarantees in one of my debates with Peregrine. I will move one steps forwards and say that the guarantees should ...
by Manne
19 Nov 2004 13:25
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

After you guys come to the final conclusion I will confirm it with Samir.
by Manne
04 Nov 2004 09:07
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: New IAF world record
Replies: 32
Views: 35150

I have either missed it or forgotten about it. However, it appears to me that not all the *sexy* pics were put up.

Arun_S, mannechi yahoo com would be the place if you needed any help putting in watermark etc.
by Manne
03 Nov 2004 13:07
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: New IAF world record
Replies: 32
Views: 35150

Ample sense. :)

This is criminal I say, keeping all those pics hidden from our jingo eyes just to be used in a new article. Shame shame. :P
by Manne
31 Oct 2004 11:13
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

Jagan,

Will write to him with your list and copy you on that.
by Manne
29 Oct 2004 12:06
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

My friend clicked these. Let me know if BR wants anything and I will ask him.

http://www.geocities.com/samir_patil
by Manne
21 Oct 2004 08:40
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

Chilled RC will do fine! Sure. When is Jagan coming to town next ? BTW, folks, there is a "Know Your Army" thingy on - at Veer Savarkar memorial, Shivaji Park. I saw the board - and a few smart army chaps there - on my way to office this morning. Spread the word and swarm the place. It wo...
by Manne
20 Oct 2004 08:35
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

rishi,

Will buy you a beer.
by Manne
19 Oct 2004 13:21
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

Rustom,

Welcome to BRF and also to BR Mumbai gang.
by Manne
19 Oct 2004 10:42
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Mumbai Airshow Pics
Replies: 106
Views: 84420

It will be a good idea to close the BR Mumbai meet thread and let this one run.

I think there are a couple of postors on BRF who can host 2 gigs easily. I would love to have that on my machine to begin with. :)

Keep 'em coming.
by Manne
05 Oct 2004 13:06
Forum: The Kargil Archive
Topic: Kargil Revisited - II
Replies: 181
Views: 140373

Rediff Special The legend that is K Subrahmanyam Most unfortunately, the government has not yet released the 17 annexures to the KRC which were carefully sanitised for publication. They contain a wealth of evidence and detail whose publication would be vastly educative at every level. Among other th...
by Manne
22 Sep 2004 08:06
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: The Saras Flies!
Replies: 236
Views: 97519

This isn't the first time an article from "Raghu" has appeared here. I would trust my senses and BRM articles more than articles from that author.
by Manne
31 Aug 2004 08:35
Forum: The Kargil Archive
Topic: Kargil Revisited - II
Replies: 181
Views: 140373

I can rest easy now. Just count the number of times 'brilliant analysis' appears in that chindhi and you'll know what I mean. With haanjis like these, who needs an ego trip!
by Manne
19 Jul 2004 09:03
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy
Replies: 124
Views: 100939

Re: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy

Originally posted by shiv:

all grabbed from a 35 minute VCD of Vayu Shakti 2004 made specially for me Kapil and Jagan only.
:(
by Manne
09 Jul 2004 13:26
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy
Replies: 124
Views: 100939

Re: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy

A more likely explanation is that after trying all sorts of positions, IAF realised what works and what is best avoided. So, what we hear now is the post-facto wisdom while that pic is a while-it-unfolded. JMHO.
by Manne
02 Jul 2004 13:17
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Seven Years!
Replies: 162
Views: 125483

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Seven Years!

Originally posted by Jagan: The demand for the Hiccup forum seems to be on the lines of chosing between the punishment of 100 Onions or 100 Lashes. First we had teh forum, then we regretted it, then we took off the forum, now again regretting it, now we are trying to bring back the forum.... :D Adm...
by Manne
01 Jul 2004 09:10
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Seven Years!
Replies: 162
Views: 125483

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates Seven Years!

Go! Go! Go! The BR phenomenon can only grow and I hope the younger generations read more about and on BR. We could use a little self-critique though. ;) Where would we be without the website... (i know i know - maybe on Brute Gorillas forums ..but still) Jagan saar, Brute attended BR Mumbai meet yes...
by Manne
29 Jun 2004 20:06
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy
Replies: 124
Views: 100939

Re: IAF Jaguars & IL-78s in Italy

rad,

Please to click on this onlee to see IB and IM feeding :)
by Manne
16 Jun 2004 09:11
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: The Saras Flies!
Replies: 236
Views: 97519

Re: The Saras Flies!

ArunK,

Please convey our salute and thanks to him and NAL team. I take it you have had a chance to talk to him about BR ? If not, you must. :)
by Manne
15 Jun 2004 09:41
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: The Saras Flies!
Replies: 236
Views: 97519

Re: The Saras Flies!

Harish,

Thank you for sharing that with us. Indeeed very moving and motivating.

Good show NAL and others.
by Manne
11 Jun 2004 08:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238689

Re: Indian Health Care Industry

Originally posted by Sagar: But the appointment for the next visit would be 4 weeks. Sagar, I feel happy for you and your cousine. There are several such cases. This matches with the news reports I read in UK which I mentioned earlier on this thread. Mort & GJ: Forget ICCUs in nursing homes, I ...
by Manne
09 Jun 2004 10:06
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: The Saras Flies!
Replies: 236
Views: 97519

Re: The Saras Flies!

Better machines can help but only to an extent in proto phase. Skilled technicians using correct equipment with proper QA are required. The more accurate you are first time the better the results from an overall PoV. It is very easy to increase the weight by min. 50 grams for every weld seam if one ...
by Manne
29 May 2004 14:32
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: The Saras Flies!
Replies: 236
Views: 97519

Re: The Saras Flies!

Good show from NAL.

Excellent photograph from HT
Underbelly

My only :whine: :whine: :whine: :whine: is about the colour - or the lack of it.
by Manne
25 May 2004 08:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238689

Re: Indian Health Care Industry

alan, cy et al: Yes, if you consider the means they are provided and the masses they handle they indeed are. alan, I am reasonably well versed with all the govt and BMC hospitals in Mumbai. I know the dark side but I don't close my eyes to the bright side. added later: Just saw Gj's post. On the dot.
by Manne
20 May 2004 09:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238689

Re: Indian Health Care Industry

GJ, Let me give you an example to see if I am able to convey my thoughts properly. What is the time-frame within which one would expect to be treated when one suffers from severe toothache ? I haven't stayed in UK on a long term basis so can't say whether they are like this onlee but the reports I r...
by Manne
19 May 2004 12:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238689

Re: Indian Health Care Industry

Suggestion: Change "industry" to "services" in the thread title. IMVHO the care available to aam janata is more important than that available to those with the means. NHS: If it helps, I read articles in UK on how NHS was not sufficient (read sucks) and patients were flying out t...
by Manne
11 May 2004 10:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BSF, CRPF and other Paramilitary Forces Discussion
Replies: 931
Views: 324574

Re: Reorganizing India's COIN & Border Mgmt Forces

Rupak,

Tat Rakshak is indeed what Coast Guards are called but I think this Tat Rakshak is some sort of a cross between CG, BSF and SF.

BTW, check the numbers of Su's in that report....something doesn't sound right. DDM ?
by Manne
26 Apr 2004 16:55
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: ***** BR interview on Australian Radio *****
Replies: 27
Views: 27313

Re: ***** BR interview on Australian Radio *****

Haardik abhinandan.
Go Arun_S, Go BR, Go India.
<img src="http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ubb/icons/icon14.gif" alt="" />
by Manne
06 Apr 2004 08:44
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Top 100,000 Websites: Bharat Rakshak!!!
Replies: 75
Views: 112778

Re: Top 100,000 Websites: Bharat Rakshak!!!

RajRajeev,

Some of the souls from here started India Forum to discuss what could not be discussed here. Do check it out in case you haven't.
by Manne
23 Feb 2004 09:42
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Originally posted by Mohan Raju: Rudra: Harry is BR's "spy at large", with a mandate to go anywhere and everywhere on the Web to disrupt and frustrate the Packee propaganda effort. He meets regularly with the BR cowardly - Chankian - EarthShaster - Baniya brain trust (Div, Manne and me) t...
by Manne
23 Feb 2004 09:08
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Asian Aerospace 2004
Replies: 93
Views: 76235

Re: Asian Aerospace 2004

Guys,

E-mail IDs are fine but don't reveal phone nos on the web.
by Manne
11 Feb 2004 13:21
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Originally posted by Jagan:
[QB]I LIKE the mean Stryker - Maybe I should buy a Bolero and modify it :D [QB]
Okay, I won't call you "21st century Darth Vader with his Death Star" if you promise me a ride. ;)
by Manne
11 Feb 2004 13:18
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

[quote]Originally posted by nitin:
Bhai mere, the model was on full display at Defexpo, just to make Brig. Sahi of the TSPA happy. They wanted it shown and known. :D

Boss, it indeed was the sliding roof that made me change my mind.
by Manne
11 Feb 2004 10:08
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Okay, now the admins are confusing me. We have a multi-page thread on what NOT to say and then one admin cheerfully draws attention to something with photographic evidence. :eek: Shocking I tell you! Shocking! :whine: :whine: :whine: I had mistaken it to be Arjun carrier but on closer inspection I r...
by Manne
11 Feb 2004 08:30
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Pinaka has completed LSP. There are now 4 + 4 + 8 Pinakas.
Sorry but what is the significance of the breakup ?
by Manne
11 Feb 2004 08:23
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

Note that the article above gives the figure of 12-13 crores for T-90 i.e. USD 2.89 mil
by Manne
06 Feb 2004 09:27
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Defence Expo 2004
Replies: 318
Views: 158523

Re: Defence Expo 2004

I still don't see no Windy :whine: :whine: :whine: