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by Gaurav_S
09 Jul 2012 13:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Court orders/fines due to consumer dispute
Replies: 19
Views: 4628

Court orders/fines due to consumer dispute

There is a need for a thread that can track consumer redressal issues where consumer/customer/client has gone to court/redressal forum etc. as there was defect/negligence in the service or product bought from local or international company in India. These companies can be either private or governmen...
by Gaurav_S
08 Jul 2012 16:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 681
Views: 578218

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Amway prefers Gujarat over TN for its first plant in India Direct selling fast moving consumer goods company Amway India has finalised Sanand in Gujarat to set up its first company-owned manufacturing plant in the country, state government sources here confirmed. The investment would be to the tune...
by Gaurav_S
08 Jul 2012 14:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 275625

Re: States News and Discussions

Missing child returns after living his dream Amid all the hullabaloo over police inaction in tracing missing children, a 16-year-old boy who went missing in December last year returned home on his birthday on Friday after a whirlwind tour. Sagar Patel, a student of SGVP International, had left home...
by Gaurav_S
07 Jul 2012 14:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2281
Views: 508684

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Oz's seem to be feeling pinch as no moolah coming out of Indian students. Now Oz tourism is targetting Indian tourists. Dumb, Drunk and Racist series is one of the effort to restore confidence among students. But unfortunately harm is already done. The Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson, unveiled...
by Gaurav_S
07 Jul 2012 07:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discussion
Replies: 21
Views: 5253

Re: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discuss

Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor project gets legup “The detailed environmental impact assessment for all six cities is currently in progress and we are aiming to secure pre-clearances to ensure speedy implementation,” commerce, industry and textile minister Anand Sharma said. He added that the min...
by Gaurav_S
07 Jul 2012 07:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238865

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

India eyes 'free medicines for all' plan

Bit old news but worth. All i can say is hope that end user gets "some" benefit if not full benefit.
by Gaurav_S
07 Jul 2012 06:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline
Replies: 2954
Views: 505234

Re: Mumbai Terrorist Attack-News stories and timeline

WTF is all this tamasha, on one side Jundal is providing all information about ISI etc. and OTOH we are planning to play cricket? :twisted:

What is the need that we need to play cricket with them? Only TSP players are loosing by not selecting them in IPL.
by Gaurav_S
30 Jun 2012 09:50
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012
Replies: 3973
Views: 436677

Re: Indian Economy - News & Discussion 27 May 2012

^^Ikea rules when it comes to furniture that can be easily assembled. So able to transport many more pieces at less cost. Would be interesting to see how much jobs they create and how much material they manufacture/procure from local market. PM's "reforms team" back with a bang! Seems no o...
by Gaurav_S
25 Jun 2012 08:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2281
Views: 508684

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

New series on ABC. Dumb, Drunk and Racist, trying to find out if Indians find Oz dumb, drunk and racist.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/dumbdrunkracist/episodes/
by Gaurav_S
22 Jun 2012 05:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238865

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

Aamir appears before House panel, pitches for generic medicines

OTOH Aamir Khan's generic prescription shocks medical experts

BTW, there were some talks about having some SMS system like this to check fake medicines. Not sure what happened to this. Just talks?
by Gaurav_S
20 Jun 2012 09:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown- (Nov 28 2010)
Replies: 4994
Views: 602874

Re: Perspectives on the global economic meltdown- (Nov 28 20

Europe fires back over Australia's G20 criticism But European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has hit back at those critical of Europe's approach, telling reporters: "We are not coming here to receive lessons in terms of democracy or in terms of how to handle the economy". Julia ...
by Gaurav_S
19 Jun 2012 10:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3325
Views: 784461

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

D Roy wrote:So the Beretta MX4 has indeed made its way to India. The reports from last year of a large order from MHA were therefore correct.

Refer to the first picture.
Wiki says its only used by India. Though this could be wrong. No other country has plans to procure?
by Gaurav_S
19 Jun 2012 08:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 3325
Views: 784461

Re: Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Military

BSF and RAF in Ahmedabad for 135th rath yatra.

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by Gaurav_S
17 Jun 2012 07:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Shipping Sector
Replies: 453
Views: 195747

Re: India's Shipping Sector

Lack of Infrastructure And Congestion In Indian Ports Affect Exports According to the Indian Ports Association, India has a 6000-km long coast line, 12 major ports and 175 minor ports. These ports handle over 85 percent of the country's international trade and the major ports under the jurisdiction...
by Gaurav_S
17 Jun 2012 06:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Real Estate Sector
Replies: 1122
Views: 253885

Re: Indian Real Estate Sector

Guj Government approves tall buildings, houses to go cheaper Hopefully they are designed and maintained well from Indian standards. Shabby looking tall buildings will only make skyline more ugly. Although, can't compare this with western culture where local council can hit you with fine if you igno...
by Gaurav_S
17 Jun 2012 06:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discussion
Replies: 21
Views: 5253

Re: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) news and discuss

Govt to acquire land for Bawal project next month The process of land acquisition for the proposed multi-modal logistic hub (MMLH) at the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructural Development Corporation’s (HSIIDC) growth centre at Bawal, around 70km from here, is set to start in July. The logis...
by Gaurav_S
17 Jun 2012 06:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 981250

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

ISRO scientists praise Chinese space feat Bangalore: India's top space scientists praised China's maiden mission of manned docking of its space lab even as New Delhi's own human space flight programme seems to have lost momentum. "It's a wonderful thing that has happened," ex-Chairman of ...
by Gaurav_S
11 Jun 2012 07:37
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 744123

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

India to buy 8 warships from South Korea for Rs 6,000 crore Under the programme, which will be worth well over Rs 6,000 crore, India will get two of the mine counter-measures vessels (MCMVs) directly from South Korean firm Kangnam Corporation, while the other six will be manufactured by Goa Shipyar...
by Gaurav_S
08 Jun 2012 06:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 238865

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

Anyone who hasn't watched Satyameva Jayate yet should see the show. At least the one that discussed malpractices by doctor in India is worth watching. IMO, all this drama by doctors about asking Aamir to apologize is utter BS. The show was very well covered and is targeting only doctors who involve ...
by Gaurav_S
03 Jun 2012 06:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1241179

Re: Internal Security Watch

Ahmedabad Police acquires new gadget for Rath Yatra security http://i47.tinypic.com/317fsc6.jpg http://i50.tinypic.com/24vimj5.jpg Hopefully this vehicle is used properly and not just during Rath Yatra in the city. The best bet would be of getting some properly trained personnel to take this vehicle...
by Gaurav_S
01 Jun 2012 15:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Infrastructure News & Discussion
Replies: 721
Views: 282142

Re: Infrastructure News & Discussion

^^Good. PM Singh OKs Plan to Monitor Infrastructure Projects Friday, the government said it will periodically review the progress of projects under the Investment Tracking System to ensure that issues are quickly identified and resolved. All public-sector projects with an investment of 10 billion ru...
by Gaurav_S
01 Jun 2012 13:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1241179

Re: Internal Security Watch

Series of radars along Gujarat coast to strengthen Coast Guard's realm

Not sure how authorities are going to be able to distinguish between rogue trawler and innocent trawler. Probably going to work in sync with coastal police stations.
by Gaurav_S
27 May 2012 15:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 275625

Re: States News and Discussions

Dabang-II to be shot in Gujarat AHMEDABAD: Chulbul Pandey might be seen performing his shunt for his Dabang-II somewhere in Gujarat. The directors of Dabang-II are negotiating with the state government for shooting a portion of the film in the state. On Saturday the director of the film Arbaz Khan ...
by Gaurav_S
26 May 2012 06:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 718299

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Maruti to sign agreement with Gujarat government for proposed facility in Mehsana on June 2 NEW DELHI/AHMEDABAD: Maruti Suzuki India, India's largest carmaker, is set to sign an agreement with Gujarat government on June 2, ending a five-month-long uncertainty over its proposed facility near Mehsana...
by Gaurav_S
24 May 2012 05:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion
Replies: 1140
Views: 280337

Re: North East & Eastern Himalayan: News & Discussion

Recently saw a documentary on 7 NE states of India. Never saw such awesome documentary before covering this remote part of India. This part is so treacherous and isolated from rest of India due to highest rainfall, lush green cover over mountains. Customs are way different from rest of India. For eg...
by Gaurav_S
18 May 2012 12:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2281
Views: 508684

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Will India make it? As China's iron ore boom is getting over, investors are concerned if India will be next China? Some comments from readers Living in the 'first world', we should hope not. There are not enough resources for the number of people to all live to these standards. What we are likely t...
by Gaurav_S
11 May 2012 05:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2281
Views: 508684

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

After Chinese international students being attacked on the train last month in Sydney this issue has become snowball. We came here to learn, but we live in fear Not sure if Indian media covered this story. Ex Aus PM Kevin Rudd was reported spreading peace and harmony on Chinese social networking sit...
by Gaurav_S
14 Apr 2012 11:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 29 March 2012
Replies: 2868
Views: 297389

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 29 March 2

Is Pakistan an Emerging Market? http://www.nl-aid.org/continent/south-asia/is-pakistan-an-emerging-market/ Most people in the West believe that Pakistan is an unstable country on the verge of imminent collapse or an explosion of violence. It is consistently portrayed—by politicians, policymakers, an...
by Gaurav_S
05 Apr 2012 09:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Australia News and Discussion
Replies: 2281
Views: 508684

Re: India-Australia News and Discussion

Came across this readers comment while reading some news. I came as an international student in 2006 and I brought my saving culture with me. I grew up poor and knew that nothing could be taken for granted. I worked hard in a restaurant and made around $300 a week during semester and I saved at leas...
by Gaurav_S
05 Apr 2012 07:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Chakra joins IN - Where is the Mithai?
Replies: 317
Views: 69324

Re: INS Chakra joins IN - Where is the Mithai?

Wait till bakis say "India creating arms race". :rotfl:
by Gaurav_S
02 Apr 2012 07:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1360
Views: 277838

Re: BR Forum Feedback

With the view of public interest in mind, is it good idea to have a thread "Name and Shame" on BR? We can use it to name specific individuals/organisations in various fields who do unethical/unacceptable stuff. May be like doctors, lawyers etc. We can also put their photos as well and perh...
by Gaurav_S
31 Mar 2012 16:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 357271

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Finally, see Pakis using their TFTA look to deceive someone. What else can serve to be more purposeful. Mrs Pakistan World flees US after duping dozens Prosecutor Victor Chen told the media that it was Saman's striking appearance that led residents to trust her with their money. The money ripped off...