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by Aditya_V
13 Nov 2008 12:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism
Replies: 1033
Views: 180755

Re: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism

madhu wrote There could be some truth in what is going on… if you look at the chronology after the Hindu temple blasts has happened there is a blast in mosque. More over what makes BR people to think that Army will be quite if they have been pulled into vote bank politics? Any comment by an Armyman ...
by Aditya_V
12 Nov 2008 15:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism
Replies: 1033
Views: 180755

Re: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism

Inder Sharma, You got my post completly wrong. I was not stating an RSS link up but the fact that ULFA yesterday claimed RSS was responsible for the Guwahati blasts. Today COngress is saying RSS is responsible for Guwahati blasts. So what I was referring to was how disgustingly the Congress, Indian ...
by Aditya_V
12 Nov 2008 13:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 65663

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion

Avinandan wrote: India tests a 600 km surface to surface ballastic missile SHOURYA Just wondering where the Army will accomodate this missile (if accepted ). Will it replace the Prithvi or Agni I or will it put along side these missiles ? I think when this missile is produced in numbers, it will rep...
by Aditya_V
12 Nov 2008 13:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism
Replies: 1033
Views: 180755

Re: Malegaon blasts and the limits of fake secularism

shyam wrote: I read somewhere that calculation is that if CongI gets solid 15% minority votes, another 20% Hindu vote will fetch it 35+% votes. In a scattered electoral situation, it can win significant number of MPs. Correction, Only 60-65% of total electorate vote. 33%(20% of total electorate) of ...
by Aditya_V
11 Nov 2008 15:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy and International Anti-Piracy Ops
Replies: 1192
Views: 298422

Re: INS Tabar nails pirate ship (sort of)

Vishnu Som wrote Wouln't it have been nice if they had `test' fired a Klub? Actually it would have been much better if they could capture those pirates and found more details regarding thier ops, headquarters etc.... and see some of them are worthy assets of the pirate ganges to be kept for exhanges
by Aditya_V
07 Nov 2008 13:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 559491

Re: Internal Security Watch

Great make the news public so the NRI's never come back to India and live happily ever after like Dawood.
by Aditya_V
22 Oct 2008 12:45
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies
Replies: 4186
Views: 65183

Re: Distorted history- Causes, consequences, remedies - 2

Oh Boy how I wish this move actually works Anti-Left forum comes up ahead of JNUSU polls http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Anti-Left_forum_ahead_of_JNUSU_polls/articleshow/3627642.cms From the above article Led by an Iranian student, Farbode Vasighi, the newly formed 'Anti Communist League' ...
by Aditya_V
10 Oct 2008 09:43
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1476440

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

All these allegations make ones blood boil, since the terrorists never attack the Mahesh Bhatt's, Amar SIngh, A Roy's, Sarabhai's, Teesta's of this world they go happily supporting them. These people will never learn until thier Kith and Kin get killed by Terrorists.
by Aditya_V
04 Oct 2008 20:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 559491

Re: Internal Security Watch

Bangladeshis want to evite native Indians from Assam 12 killed, Pak flags sighted in Assam http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/12-killed-Pak-flags-sighted-in-Assam/369429/ Chanakya was right in his arthashastra- never accept refugees in our country because 1) First they say they are rufugees and...
by Aditya_V
26 Sep 2008 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1228703

Re: AEW&C News & Discussion

Guys I have small question regarding shooting down of Aerostats, while they are difficult to punture. In the case of Radar guided missiles, IR missiles ( mostly AAM's), considering RADAR modules have more metal moving parts etc, would radiate a higher radar signature and heat - the missile is more l...
by Aditya_V
25 Sep 2008 10:17
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Intelligence & National Security Discussion
Replies: 4621
Views: 1476440

Re: Intelligence & National Security Discussion

Timesnow is just reporting.

Major threats to TN temples especially Madurai Meenaskhi temple. Hope this is just a hoax. if anything happens, then the nawab of Arcot and MK should be held responsible.
by Aditya_V
23 Sep 2008 15:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 518
Views: 86128

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Rahul M wrote Quote: liquid fuel has shelf life of few months once the fuel is stored inside rocket don't think that's quite correct. I read the report and thats what it says. Regarding Liquid fuel, I am no expert but if I am right the First generation liquid fuel was heavily corrosive and could no...
by Aditya_V
05 Sep 2008 11:07
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India nuclear news and discussion - 1 sep 2008
Replies: 679
Views: 148901

Re: India nuclear news and discussion - 1 sep 2008

Finally the truth being acknowleged. ABV had to test, the Porkis new thier weapons would but we didnt. I would like to ask all those so called intelluctual people in India who blamed ABV for Nuclearing the sub continent in 1998. WHat do you say to this. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/China_teste...
by Aditya_V
28 Aug 2008 10:59
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Caucasus Crisis
Replies: 1226
Views: 230039

Re: Caucasus Crisis

Suppaiah,

Please explain why your post has come in this discussion. It is inappropriate. Regardless of the merit in the post
by Aditya_V
24 Aug 2008 12:26
Forum: Nuclear Issues Archive
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 23 July 2008
Replies: 1854
Views: 300617

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 23 July 2008

Or better, Charge Rs 1 lac per Indian citizen travelling to New Zealand. Indian travellers have a pretty big impact on New Zealand's tourist industry
by Aditya_V
24 Aug 2008 11:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 2843
Views: 559491

Re: Internal Security Watch

Evalegical- Maoist alliance kills 5 VHP Activists in Kandhamal Orissa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/4_VHP_leaders_shot_dead_in_Orissa_/articleshow/3397590.cms BHUBANESWAR: At least five persons, including four prominent VHP leaders, were on Saturday night shot dead by unidentified gunmen...
by Aditya_V
21 Aug 2008 11:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: The IAF History Thread
Replies: 1175
Views: 333096

Re: The IAF History Thread

I have a problem with the above article. From why I recall now Pakistani fighters ever got to Agra. B-57 Bombers in thier night raids reached Agra and this was in 1965 war quiet a few times. I don't think they werethat sucessful in 1971 in getting to Agra. Offcourse Fissele-ya kept claiming they sho...
by Aditya_V
21 Aug 2008 11:00
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Caucasus Crisis
Replies: 1226
Views: 230039

Re: Caucasus Crisis

What about the Islamists, the Saudis, the Pakis etc... They are the ones who gain the most in a USA -West spat with Russia. I hope the US does not turn a blind eye and aid thier activities resulting in anther horrible 9/11.
by Aditya_V
20 Aug 2008 11:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: J & K news and discussion
Replies: 3983
Views: 731411

Re: J & K news and discussion - 19 Aug 2008

Hey did you guys notice how Tehelka's cheif editor was supporting Arundhati Roy yesterday. I think Telehka have now been exposed as a anti-national organization. Now I am convinced that in the case babu lal Bajrangi, they paid him a huge amount to just blurt out a bunch of lies against Modi.
by Aditya_V
19 Aug 2008 15:56
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Caucasus Crisis
Replies: 1226
Views: 230039

Re: Caucasus Crisis

Looking at the Russian talk of pull back and movement in areas which are not that strategic and West's deperation for a Russian pullback. looks to me the Russians are searching for some men and equipment in Georgia which too heavy to remove without Miltary Helicopters. And course with Russia owning ...
by Aditya_V
25 Jul 2008 15:52
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Blasts in Bangalore - News and Discussions
Replies: 173
Views: 68489

Re: Blasts in Bangalore - News and Discussions

Rahul M wrote: retaliation to what ?
For the people of the state daring to vote for communaal forces
by Aditya_V
25 Jul 2008 15:23
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Blasts in Bangalore - News and Discussions
Replies: 173
Views: 68489

Re: Blasts in Bangalore - News and Discussions

Well, Teesta, A Roy and R Guha were art though? putiing make up perhaps. Expect to hear how the people of Karnataka derserve this because they voted for the BJP. Anyways BR was predicting increase in Jihadi activity based on statements of Paki politicians for the last 4 months. Well, its coming true...
by Aditya_V
21 Jul 2008 13:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 679037

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

Admins

Please go through the post from Ayesha and do the needful
by Aditya_V
16 Jul 2008 16:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion
Replies: 3997
Views: 628152

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion: Part IV

Reason for ITBP, could be because of mountainous terrain in Central Afganistan and they are the paramils most suited for terrain
by Aditya_V
11 Jul 2008 12:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 576163

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Nuke deal draft given to IAEA, mysteriously all objections to the VIP aircraft are also cleared.
by Aditya_V
09 Jul 2008 12:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missile Technology Discussion
Replies: 517
Views: 679037

Re: Indian Missile Technology Discussion - 27 March 2008

I think this is the wrong thread but carrots alone don't work unless the stick is used brutally sometimes.
by Aditya_V
30 Jun 2008 10:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1290896

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

Funny, how the Pakis don't talk about no of old aircraft being upgraded. I think this is to save H&D. The Pakis wanted everyone to believe that they had 34 of thr orginal 40 with 8 attrition loses. But this purchase of refurbished aircraft seems to indicate that they have 22 of the orginal 40 wi...
by Aditya_V
19 Jun 2008 13:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 576163

Re: Indian Military Aviation

Service ceiling The service ceiling attempts to capture the maximum usable altitude of an aircraft. Specifically, it is the density altitude at which flying in a clean configuration, at the best rate of climb airspeed for that altitude and with all engines operating and producing maximum continuous...
by Aditya_V
19 Jun 2008 11:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 576163

Re: Indian Military Aviation

I don't think the Apache can fly over 12000ft,, let alone carry a payload
by Aditya_V
11 Jun 2008 16:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch
Replies: 3944
Views: 1368904

Re: China Military Watch

From the maps I have seen , it seems the Karakoram pass just east of Siachen forms the international border between India and Tibet. The Maps also show the LAC runs to the east of the pass. I think the pass is at the border of Indian and Chinese positions and we hold one side of the pass.
by Aditya_V
29 May 2008 17:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 518
Views: 576163

Vina,

I am sure thier is an autopilot, but in case of some alarm, wound'nt it take a sleeping pilot 3-4 secs to get his orientation which could mean a loss of aircraft?
by Aditya_V
26 May 2008 12:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6031
Views: 1364745

I travelled from Bangalore to Hyderabad yesterday, and hear is the following take:- - It took me 4o mins to reach the airport from Seshadripuram (from Nataraj talkies-33km) may be being a Sunday traffic was a bit less but I don't even on weekday it would have taken more than 1hr 15 mins. Connectivit...
by Aditya_V
14 May 2008 11:39
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Jaipur Blasts
Replies: 356
Views: 129225

Forget Revenge, somthing I realised that as a nation India does not have too much stomach for fight mainly because of communist education and ruling elite. If we are not willing to strike at the roots of terror in Pakistan we must endure more bomb blasts and be ready for them.... What we can do not ...
by Aditya_V
14 May 2008 11:19
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Jaipur Blasts
Replies: 356
Views: 129225

The truth is that terrorist Bombs don't differentiate between Hindus and muslims and many innocent muslims also die. Thats why I hate these Svetha Testalvad, Mahehesh Bhatt types who try and somehow say that Bomb blasts are muslim revenge against Bad Hindu behaviour which is not the case. If you go ...
by Aditya_V
09 May 2008 17:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1290896

China has realy upped the ANte by providing Pakis with a Land Air launched cruise missile and the M-18 (Shaheen-II) to Pakistan in the last 2 years. The M-18 was expected to be ready for Pakistan in 1999 at about 2007- no suprise here. But I think the Indian PAD and AAD caught the CHinese and Pakis ...
by Aditya_V
08 May 2008 15:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tracking Errors in Defence reporting
Replies: 499
Views: 135130

Anther Brilliant piece of reporting from BBC

Pakistan tests ballistic missile http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7389289.stm

P.S- Does a person have to be exceptionally Dumb to work in the Media
by Aditya_V
08 May 2008 14:10
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Long range Agni missile & test launch :Part-1
Replies: 283
Views: 145643

Army likely to induct Agni-III ballistic missile by next year
http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/08/stories ... 961200.htm
by Aditya_V
28 Apr 2008 13:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 479
Views: 402893

Congrats ISRO!

Knowledgeable forum members, is the ability to launch multiple sattelites with the same satellite and MIRV technology have any similarities. Can this knowledge be transferred to DRDO for thier warhead seperation
by Aditya_V
21 Apr 2008 13:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3959
Views: 1290896

I must say that the missile launched by the Pakis on Sunday, Shaheen-II (M-18 missile) looks pretty impressive. Its should have a range about 1200Kms. The Chinese have really upped the ante by given Pakis these missiles. I think we need to talk as to how make the Chinese pay by giving a Pakis a Miss...
by Aditya_V
16 Apr 2008 10:28
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: Distorted History - Causes, Consequences and Remedies
Replies: 320
Views: 133314

For guys interested in why our History was distorted Lord Macaulays Address to the British parliment in 1835 will give a clearer idea LORD MACAULAYS ADDRESS TO THE E3RITISH PARLIAMENT 2 FEBRUARY, 1835 I have travelled across the length and breadth of India end I have not seen one person who is a beg...