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by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 20:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Health Care Sector
Replies: 1211
Views: 236023

Re: Indian Health Care Sector

India's global pharmacy role threatened by EU pact http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/indias-global-pharmacy-role-threatened-by-eu-pact/articleshow/11834386.cms Efforts by India and the European Union to strengthen trade are threatening Indi...
by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 11:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Maldives "coup"

Indian senior diplomat flies to Maldives to assess situation http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=776159&publicationSubCategoryId=200 A senior Indian Foreign Office official is flying to Male on Friday as India feels that the situation in the Maldives is still volatile and has not stab...
by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 03:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Maldives "coup"

Political Transition in Maldives http://www.idsa.in/idsacomments/PoliticalTransitioninMaldives_akumar_090212 The dramatic events which took place in Maldives on February 7, 2012 has led to the ‘involuntary’ resignation of the country’s democratically elected president. Although the political situat...
by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 03:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Maldives "coup"

British stakes in Maldives http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article2875175.ece In the anxiety to pitch the struggle for power in the Maldives as essentially an India-China story in some quarters, one key player is being ignored: England. In the middle of what part of the British officiald...
by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 01:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Maldives "coup"

US recognises new government of Maldives http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/us-recognises-new-government-of-maldives-174935 The United States on Thursday recognised the new government of Maldives President Mohamed Waheed as legitimate and urged him to fulfill a pledge to form a national unity govern...
by nawabs
10 Feb 2012 00:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR

Senior Maldivian Official confirms its a coup Waheed is just a puppet, the real power in Maldives is a retired Military Colnel Nazim says this official. This pro Nasheed MP says it was Gayoom's supporters. I agree with him, this was a textbook coup. Colnel Nazim is the new Defence Minister http://w...
by nawabs
09 Feb 2012 23:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Maldives "coup"

Maldives issues arrest warrant for Mohamed Nasheed http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16959808 Crowds of supporters have gathered at the house of the former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, as a warrant was issued for his arrest. Mr Nasheed told the BBC that he was worried about his safety. Re...
by nawabs
09 Feb 2012 05:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Indian Interests

Maldives Rocked by Protests After Coup; 2 Die http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204369404577210833444374706.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Police and supporters of deposed Maldives' President Mohamed Nasheed clashed violently Wednesday, leading to the deaths of at least two people who were pro...
by nawabs
09 Feb 2012 05:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Indian Interests

India played neutral as Nasheed's men sought military intervention http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2872807.ece?homepage=true Fearing for the personal liberty of the deposed Maldives President, Mohamed Nasheed, close aides said some of his Ministers had sought Indian military assistance...
by nawabs
08 Feb 2012 07:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 272168

Re: States News and Discussions

An yearly ritual for Old Lucknow http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Sectarian-violence-grips-old-Lucknow/articleshow/11785790.cms Sectarian violence grips old Lucknow In what can be termed as a case of carelessness on the part of top police officials, sectarian tension, which began late...
by nawabs
08 Feb 2012 07:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - The Indian Ocean Civilization & IOR
Replies: 626
Views: 75892

Re: Indian Interests

India guides Maldives shift http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120208/jsp/frontpage/story_15107947.jsp The Maldives has eased “the Obama of the East” out of its helm and appointed a less controversial President, scattering words like “coup” and “mutiny” in the sub-continental air but masking the intens...
by nawabs
07 Feb 2012 20:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 272168

Re: States News and Discussions

Karnataka minister caught watching ***** in assembly http://www.deccanherald.com/content/225344/karnataka-minister-caught-watching-porn.html Karnataka Co-operation Minister Laxman Savadi was Tuesday caught watching blue film clippings on his cell phone in the state assembly , plunging the ruling Bha...
by nawabs
07 Feb 2012 14:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

The president has resigned. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jSXi-3DaEm0M4wzNrwfqYnWQnpRQ?docId=CNG.0ab06a4aaa2be4eae0b1e81241553300.701 The Maldives' first democratically-elected president resigned Tuesday after a mutiny by police described by his office as an attempted coup, capp...
by nawabs
07 Feb 2012 05:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

Monsanto is one of the most hated biotech firm out there .Another example of their scant regard for Indian law below. No nod, yet Monsanto tried GM maize: RTI http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/No-nod-yet-Monsanto-tried-GM-maize-RTI/Article1-807774.aspx US biotech firm Monsanto had pu...
by nawabs
07 Feb 2012 01:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

Not averse to joining politics: Robert Vadra http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Not-averse-to-joining-politics-Robert-Vadra/articleshow/11780039.cms Hitting the campaign trail in Amethi- Gandhi family bastion, Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on Monday indicated that he was not averse t...
by nawabs
04 Feb 2012 13:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Chidambaram goes scot free. :(
Swamy has said he will approach the High Court.
by nawabs
04 Feb 2012 04:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
Replies: 2935
Views: 337606

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011

UK Delegation coming to India http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_british-defence-security-sector-trade-mission-to-visit-india_1645616 Seeking to form a strong partnership with Indian defence industry, a UK trade mission comprising over 20 defence firms -- the largest since the David Cameron govern...
by nawabs
04 Feb 2012 01:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011
Replies: 2935
Views: 337606

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussion 9th Aug 2011

^^^^ considering the reactions of britpakis- see this "Why is England in India at all?" Old article in 1908 In order to find answers to these questions we must first of all get clearly in mind the fact that India is a subject land. She is a dependency of Great Britain, not a colony. Brita...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 20:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Don't politicise court verdicts: Singhvi http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2857556.ece?homepage=true The Congress on Friday rejected opposition demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohhan Singh and Home Minister P. Chidambaram, contending that the Supreme Court has not held either ...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 19:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Uninor, Sistema for review of Supreme Court order http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/article2857467.ece Leading foreign telecom giants —Telenor of Norway and Sistema of Russia — on Friday asserted that they would take legal measures to protect their investments in Indian operations with one o...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 17:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)
Replies: 3372
Views: 449161

Re: Indian Economy: News and Discussion (Apr 1 2011)

2G decision and its implications for fiscal deficit. http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/article2854863.ece The Supreme Court verdict in the 2G case, quashing 122 telecom licences and ordering auction of the allocated spectrum within four months, may have come as a body blow to the government ...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 07:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 725531

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

Britain disregarding its own laws. http://www.wdm.org.uk/trade/aid-meant-alleviate-poverty-not-help-sell-fighter-jets The news that the Indian government might choose to buy French fighter jets instead of British Typhoon jets should have nothing to do with the UK’s development aid. But thanks to com...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 05:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

An article related to the case against Google,Facebook and others in Delhi HC http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/article2842921.ece?homepage=true With ‘paid news' and other ills making the media vulnerable to state and corporate control, social networking sites are a countervailing force for ordin...
by nawabs
03 Feb 2012 03:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

From what i heard from one Lawyer from Delhi it seems that the Judge Saini - that is the CBI Judge who is trying the criminal court may allow that application of SS agaist Chidu on Saturday. Please ready this post and observe the words used on SS - It is as if SS is the criminal and INC is all inno...
by nawabs
02 Feb 2012 22:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Just watched the Swamy interview on Headlines Today, very impressed. The articulation and clarity of thought was superb. Rahul Kanwal trying to imitate Karan Thapar was tedious though. Yeah,kept on repeating about the personal grudge of Swamy with Chidu even when he said that Personal Animosity,acc...
by nawabs
02 Feb 2012 20:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

Swamy Talking about SC decision http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/2g-scam-case-a-raja-p-chidambaram-subramanian-swamy/1/171751.html Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy , one of the petitioners in the 2G spectrum allocation scam , on Thursday said Union Minister P. Chidambaram was the "sen...
by nawabs
31 Jan 2012 23:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 725531

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

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by nawabs
31 Jan 2012 21:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up
Replies: 4139
Views: 608712

Re: Two-G (2G) Spectrum Scam Tapes and follow-up

RamaY wrote:
ramana wrote:Try this book for starters. Google has only Table of Contents:

http://books.google.com/books/about/Ind ... 0lAAAAMAAJ
I saw this and purchased a copy. Will post a summary once read.
From where did you purchased a copy?I can't find a copy anywhere.
by nawabs
29 Jan 2012 19:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: States News and Discussions
Replies: 1154
Views: 272168

Re: States News and Discussions

Meanwhile,trouble brewing in Uttar Pradesh. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-28/lucknow/30673140_1_ips-officer-divisional-commissioner-basti Commissioner-SSP verbal duel reaches flashpoint A heated argument between Basti divisional commissioner, senior IAS officer Anurag Srivastav...
by nawabs
26 Jan 2012 10:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy republic day
Replies: 77
Views: 13897

Re: Happy republic day

Happy Republic Day to all.
by nawabs
17 Jan 2012 11:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II
Replies: 3078
Views: 382654

Re: The Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, and Baba Ramdev II

EVM order comes out http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/evms-not-tamper-proof-delhi-hc_753104.html The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that electronic voting machines (EVMs), that have come to be the backbone of elections in India, are not “tamper-proof”. Giving its ruling on a petition, the HC be...
by nawabs
17 Jan 2012 05:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1360
Views: 275455

Re: BR Forum Feedback

pgbhat wrote:^ There is a thread for Indian IT industry...
http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewto ... start=2520
Thanks!
by nawabs
16 Jan 2012 23:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1360
Views: 275455

Re: BR Forum Feedback

Hi admins,I was trying to find a thread which specifically deals with Internet as a whole and specifically Internet Censorship but couldn't find one.Should not one be started for it as a lot of things are happening there.Talks about censorship in India,bills related to it in US being discussed by th...
by nawabs
16 Jan 2012 23:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

US lectures about Internet freedom but it's legislature itself is bringing in a censorship bill. Basic info about about the 'PROTECT IP Act'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PROTECT_IP_Act http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/05/revised-net-censorship-bill-requires-search-engines-to-block-sites...
by nawabs
16 Jan 2012 08:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 855919

Re: Indian Interests

Blocking objectionable content on Internet http://www.asianage.com/columnists/ban-order-tangled-web-787 On Monday, January 16, 2012, the Delhi high court will continue hearing arguments about whether social media websites, web-hosting companies, and Internet search engines, which are located abroad,...
by nawabs
09 Jan 2012 01:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Attention non-members and lurkers !
Replies: 414
Views: 1257858

Re: Attention non-members and lurkers !

Hello,It's a pleasure to finally join this community.
I have a question:- Where can I put up question regarding to political processes,etc to the senior members of the forum?
by nawabs
08 Jan 2012 21:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 4538
Views: 720842

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

What about the Government plans to replace AEC with a new authority? http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_nuclear-safety-regulator-the-us-model_1624980 Replacing a largely independent authority with a Government controlled one. Further details about the NSRA Bill: http://www.prsindia.org/billtrac...