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- 09 Mar 2010 00:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 2897
- Views: 1076707
Re: LCA news and discussion
Status of LCA Project /LOK SABHA/ A contract for the procurement of 20 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) configuration was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on March 31, 2006. The total contract cost is Rs. 2701.70 crore. Delay in LCA production ...
- 08 Mar 2010 07:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
TRS jittery after paper mill defeat Political observers opine that the result, where Congress-backed Ale Narendera won, indicates that people are not viewing the TRS as the champion of the Telangana cause. Senior TRS leader and former MLA Nayani Narasimha Reddy was not only defeated but also relega...
- 07 Mar 2010 19:22
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
Saar, please no "garu"...Also, i would like to take this asymmetric offline or in a suitable thread...is there a way we can do this?shiv wrote: With respect Karanamgaru ....
- 07 Mar 2010 18:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
Is pee'stan waging war(covert and overt) with India for the last 60 yrs just because they hate us? That too inspite of losing so much and destroying their own economy, just for some valley which they claim is theirs. Pakis are just mercenaries paid for by 3.5 to keep India in check. All of their ha...
- 07 Mar 2010 00:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
I have been giving India's Pakistan policy some thought. I think that GOI's policy can be best summarized in 2 words: "Economy First". What is the point of aiming at huge economy, when u do not have sufficient strenght to defend it. Indian Armed Forces are quite capable. However, future w...
- 05 Mar 2010 16:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
By the same "simplified logic" sub routine we can also have: The PM and GOI administration of day knows best All those who critique this are frustrated hindutva fundamentalists who are angry that their favorite party is not in power People who critique GOI's subserving national interests ...
- 04 Mar 2010 22:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
- Replies: 92
- Views: 133154
Re: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
I have updated the list of victims. However, i decided to move away from google spreadsheets. I created a new blogspot, where a better grid display is present and u can sort and filter the data as u like.
Pune Blast Victims.
I am trying to consolidate the list of all victims.
Pune Blast Victims.
I am trying to consolidate the list of all victims.
- 04 Mar 2010 17:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
Mr. Holbrooke said: “I don't accept the fact that this was an attack on an Indian facility… There were foreigners, non-Indian foreigners hurt. It was a soft target. Let's not jump to conclusions.” Aren't Indians foreigners in Afghanistan? The fact is we do not protect our installations properly. Se...
- 03 Mar 2010 22:28
- Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
- Topic: Spy Story – Generations
- Replies: 153
- Views: 47635
Re: Spy Story – Generations
Allright, folks. That is the end of section 1. And I almost ran out of buffer. I was thinking that I would be left alone in the hotel to write, but I guess I have a lot more friends than I realize. Now that I am trying to wrap up things for the return trip, I don't foresee much opportunity to write...
- 03 Mar 2010 09:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
5 mantris back Botsa's plan to divide & rule If this plan of Andhra ministers supporting the split is serious and is supported by the High Command, then some indication should have come for the Rayalaseema leaders (atleast anti-Jagan faction in Rayalaseema). No statements from TG Venkatesh or J...
- 02 Mar 2010 23:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Red Menace
- Replies: 3763
- Views: 594030
Re: The Red Menace
Silda mastermind nabbed by West Bengal Police in Kolkata Deepak is believed to be the mastermind behind the Silda attack, wherein 24 EFR soldiers were killed when Maoists attacked. Venkateshar Reddy alias Telugu Deepak, who is Chairman of CPI(Maoist)'s State Military Commission, West Bengal Chapter...
- 02 Mar 2010 23:07
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 9599
- Views: 1239349
Re: Internal Security Watch
wasn't money for 911 too raised by kidnapping an kolkata based industrialist? Yes u r correct...Partha Roy Burman was the owner of Khadim Shoe Company.... 'Arrest vindicates our stand' Sheikh had wired $ 100,000 to Mohammad Atta, who rammed the hijacked plane in one of the twin towers of the World ...
- 02 Mar 2010 17:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 9599
- Views: 1239349
Re: Internal Security Watch
4 Kolkata tycoons get IM extortion calls According to intelligence sources, the IM is in a desperate bid to raise money. It made similar calls last months to several industrialists and developers in Mumbai, Surat and Chennai. Claiming that IM chief Amir Reza Khan is behind the threat, the sources s...
- 02 Mar 2010 17:22
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
- Replies: 4621
- Views: 1483220
- 02 Mar 2010 17:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
- Replies: 2829
- Views: 415039
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Feb. 26, 2010
damn, it is the RAPE class preparing the ground work to enter India as an artist"It is true that most of these women belong to the upper strata of society but this definitely is a new trend that Bollywood dance classes are being held," said Zeenat, a trainer.
- 02 Mar 2010 14:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
One wonders whether it is a ploy by the Congress High Command to make the Telangana leaders to speak against Telangana and Andhra leaders to speak against United Andhra Pradesh. We are going to have the by-elections for the seats vacated by TRS & BJP. They are making the Andhra leaders issue pr...
- 26 Feb 2010 13:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Poll: Views on Wagah border ceremony
- Replies: 50
- Views: 10781
Re: Poll: Views on Wagah border ceremony
My dad specifically chose to see the border ceremony @ Wagah while on a north India pilgrimage tour conducted by IRCTC. Please note, this ceremony was not on the schedule. He made time for this. On being asked, why? - It celebrates India. It is nice and gives a good feeling. It brings in the idea th...
- 22 Feb 2010 22:58
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
Leaders stop water release to Warangal Water war between the Warangal and the Karimnagar districts started as the political leaders from Karimnagar district stopped drinking water release to Warangal. However, protesting against water release, leaders of the Telugu Desam and the TRS unauthorisedly ...
- 21 Feb 2010 14:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
The main problem in todays TV age is only the micro minority is sufficient to create lot of news and fear. That is what is happening in AP. The recent committee of media, police and "intellectuals" seems to have taken care of this issue. Last night after the S. Yadagiri suicide there was ...
- 21 Feb 2010 14:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
Have you guys see Prof. Kodandaram uvvacha when this guy S.Yadagiri committed self-immolation. It was shown in Z-24 hours channel. He praised the guy and said it takes lot of guts and bravery to commit suicide. I am wondering is Mr. Kodandaram (i do not want to call him a Prof.) not brave enough? We...
- 19 Feb 2010 02:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
- Replies: 2837
- Views: 383897
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
How big a success is MINK in TSP? I believe lot of Muslims already see an emotional connection to it. Following is a quote I'm a muslim and I really liked the fact that this is the first movie with the genre of terrorism with the correct message. As a muslim, I feel so proud about that! Stupid movie...
- 19 Feb 2010 01:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
How was The Telangana agitation from 1969 to 1972 affected by the 1971 Indo-Pak war? did it have any effect at all?
- 18 Feb 2010 16:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
- Replies: 2837
- Views: 383897
Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP), Jan. 29, 2010
A strong economy enables higher spending so more weapons can be bought and new types of weapons can be invented. It does not do away with the need to fight a war with an implacable enemy like Pakistan. Unfortunately, per the HT article, our Prime Minister is looking for ways to reduce defence spend...
- 18 Feb 2010 15:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
- Replies: 92
- Views: 133154
Re: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
I have created a spreadsheet and published via GoogleDocs. Here is the link.
Victims of ISI Sponsered Terrorism in India
I can update the changes as and when situation changes.
Victims of ISI Sponsered Terrorism in India
I can update the changes as and when situation changes.
- 18 Feb 2010 10:31
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
- Replies: 4621
- Views: 1483220
Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
I cant think of any one in Indian govt since the days of Narasimha Rao govt who had it in him, to make strong decisions. (Not saying Rao was a strong decision maker, he was so indecisive that he never interfered, and so the professionals were allowed to do their jobs without any political interfere...
- 17 Feb 2010 21:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Proposed Educational Reforms
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1101
- 16 Feb 2010 22:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
- Replies: 463
- Views: 139213
Re: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
Wondering what they must do to get the chankian yindooze to call off 'em talks only. They are sending a clear message to the world that the talks should resume and continue and also be absolutely un interruptible as well focus only on their TSP agenda and terms. They think that they have the americ...
- 16 Feb 2010 22:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
The general public does not indulge in all these kind of activities. But continuation of the TRS politics in any new Telangana state can not be ruled out. They have Siva Sena and MNS to emulate. The entire movement of Telangana run by TRS is now based on hate and noting else. This will continue eve...
- 16 Feb 2010 20:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
- Replies: 92
- Views: 133154
Re: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
Latest victim of Pune blast on 13th Feb 2010 [*]Abhishek Saxena-----------24-----Lucknow--------Student of DY Patil College I believe we should document the list of injured and other information. Some Pune blast victims alive but without limbs Amjad Ahmed----------------22-------Iran-------Lost a le...
- 16 Feb 2010 18:51
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
- Replies: 463
- Views: 139213
Re: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
Ex-Pak Army officers planned Pune blast Saturday’s blast at German Bakery in Pune was planned four to five months ago by former officers of the Pakistan Army who are now key members of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT) in Karachi Mohammed Amjad alias Khwaja, an alleged member of terror g...
- 16 Feb 2010 11:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
When there is curfew/section 144, is there restriction that only regular police need to be used but no paramilitary be used. In curfews I experienced including in the university campus there was at times paramilitary involved. What is special in this case? Also when there was a curfew that limits g...
- 16 Feb 2010 11:05
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
Withdraw Central forces from OU: HC Hyderabad, Feb. 15: The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday ordered the state government to withdraw all paramilitary and special forces deployed in the Osmania University campus immediately. Justice L. Narasimha Reddy criticised the police for its high-handed be...
- 16 Feb 2010 10:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
However, in OU there is a lot of heckling against Andhra folks apart from the organized violence. Regarding 1969, my information is based on what my dad and others say because I am not born yet. As per them the folks from non-Telangana regions are not as much as we have now. Violence did happen. Bu...
- 15 Feb 2010 20:53
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
I do not understand the violence in the OU. It is said, on Sunday night, students formed a rally in support of resignations and it was spontaneous. This is with exams being the next day. Granted there are some people who do not mind flunking exams (after all there is sept. after march) and also not ...
- 15 Feb 2010 16:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
- Replies: 463
- Views: 139213
Re: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
'Waiter at bakery saw Pune bomber' Sources said Paras Rimal, identified as a waiter at the bakery where the bomb blast took place on Saturday evening, has given details of a suspect to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS). He has reportedly told the...
- 15 Feb 2010 14:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
- Replies: 463
- Views: 139213
Re: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
+1 good idea Karna! since judicial process doesn't allow it, (NOT a fan of current judicial setup either), transport these scum in a nice vehicle and blow it up with exact same recovered RDX kinda tired of our chanakian inaction or the inefficient five year plans to deal with development or terror ...
- 15 Feb 2010 14:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
- Replies: 2752
- Views: 549816
Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Dhaka airport to be renamed after Sufi saint Bangladesh's Zia International Airport is to be renamed after 13th century Sufi saint Hazarat Shah Jalal , after deleting the name of former president Ziaur Rahman. The move is part of an effort by the Sheikh Hasina government to rename places and instit...
- 15 Feb 2010 12:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
- Replies: 92
- Views: 133154
Re: List of victims of Terrorist attacks in India
Not a comprehensive one,
Victims in Lumbini Park and Gokul Chat blast
Victims in Lumbini Park and Gokul Chat blast
- 15 Feb 2010 11:39
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Telangana Monitor
- Replies: 5661
- Views: 803628
Re: Telangana Monitor
As per the TV news 12 resignations accepted of the 15 submitted and 27 more to go! Violence in the University as protest not allowed. What is the strategy of the pro Telegana legislators and how far will they succeed? What will be the political outcome? What will the Srikrishna Commission do/ achie...
- 15 Feb 2010 09:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
- Replies: 463
- Views: 139213
Re: Pune Bomb Blast - 13 Feb 2010
After blast, congratulatory calls to PoK Hours after the Pune blast, agencies also picked up some calls to PoK with congratulatory messages, said sources, adding that these coincided with Jamaat-ud-Dawa deputy chief Rehman Makki’s warning at a rally in Islamabad on February 5 that earlier jihadis w...