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- 02 Aug 2013 13:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Geopolitical thread
- Replies: 3955
- Views: 599573
Re: Geopolitical thread
http://thediplomat.com/flashpoints-blog/2013/07/31/india-and-china-battle-for-maritime-influence/ India and China Battle for Maritime Influence Perhaps most troubling from India’s perspective is China’s apparent offer to fund upgrades to Iran’s Chabahar Port, one of India’s long-standing pet projec...
- 02 Aug 2013 12:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Interests
- Replies: 6458
- Views: 831778
Re: Indian Interests
A request. Many years ago I read in my school history textbook (NCERT,they exuded brilliance then,not like the wikipedia like articles we have now) a quote which states that extent of influence of British India should stretch from the Straits of Hormuz in the Horn of Africa to the Straits of Malacca...
- 22 Sep 2012 23:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
- Replies: 1431
- Views: 405724
Re: Kargil War Thread - VI
Kargil war secret: IAF used 'jugaad' .. Pilots flew real-time missions with hand-held GPS sets to home in on high-altitude targets, usually tiny contingents of Pakistanis occupying Indian positions. And its aces used hand-held video cameras to record bombing runs for post-op analysis back at the ba...
- 26 Aug 2012 03:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
- Replies: 4308
- Views: 578020
Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Some of the main reasons for its limited acquisition are weight,transportation,mobility difficulties in certain terrain,and uncertain logistic support because of small numbers in service (chicken and egg!) .I there could be a graph comparing it with other western heavies it would help.To my mind,th...
- 27 May 2012 13:25
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Military FAQ Thread
- Replies: 145
- Views: 90848
Re: FAQ Thread
Saar, would like to procedure to delete account.It is not what it was it used to be -There was a clearly marked delete account earlier.
- 27 May 2012 03:08
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 496904
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
At what time have Pakistani armies in Bakistan (West Pakistan) been smashed that you think we are in a position to dictate terms to Pakistan? um, perhaps I'm mistaken . Also, we've always been in a position to dictate terms.We choose not, as much as possible, to become what we hate,at least for our...
- 27 May 2012 01:39
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Siachen News & Discussion
- Replies: 3048
- Views: 496904
Re: Siachen News & Discussion
Someone said earlier that Shaksgam Valley is useless and does not offer any advantage - then why did China ask for this region when boundary was settled in 1963 between China and Pakistan? From a pure military point of view, Shaksgam Valley gives depth to the Tibet-Sinkiang Road. " Not a blade...
- 26 May 2012 23:02
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
- Replies: 4126
- Views: 852438
Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
good night, and good luck.
- 22 Dec 2011 22:00
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Why are Moharram processions banned in Srinagar ? This is conspiracy of hindu India against the peace loving Muslims of the valley..Oh wait! KV has been ruled by Muslim CM's since 1999 by PDP,NC an Congress...err... oops! Someone change the topic quick... The main reason is that the Majority sunni ...
- 22 Dec 2011 00:59
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3467
- Views: 504548
Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion
Men of Valour - By Capt.(retd.) Amarinder Singh The Indian jawan has performed consistently throughout history regardless of the adverse conditions he has been ordered to fight in, be it the freezing winter of Europe during the First World War, in China during the Boxer Rebellion, or the post-indep...
- 22 Dec 2011 00:47
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: FDI in Retail
- Replies: 373
- Views: 44224
Re: FDI in Retail
allowing FDI is suicidal, MNC retailers will buy from outside and easily import it into India thereby destroying local manufacturing. Allowing FDI in itself is never suicidal and always beneficial, with the caveat the concessions taken at least,match or exceed the concessions given. IMHO,only FDI i...
- 22 Nov 2011 01:13
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
The point about immunity from prosecution under AFSPA is a distraction. Even without AFSPA, Central and State governments in India are very supportive of covering up police atrocities, and protecting police from disciplinary action. .It does not stop at governments.The citizenry is even more sangui...
- 22 Nov 2011 00:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
Sorry to burst your bubble but You folks will be surprised to know that average KM in the valley is NOT Pro-India despite enjoying all the perks and they definitely are not Pro-Army and yes lot of Average KM do want to live under sharia and join TSP. x 2 This is a simple fact that people in most pa...
- 17 Nov 2011 00:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
the dissolution of pakistan will happen way before then - i'd like to see which way the valley wahabbis go in that case... Valley Wahhabis will go to Saudi Arabia then.Free education and reward for membership in same religious club.All other competing school of thoughts will die a natural death - w...
- 16 Nov 2011 05:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
+1 Trifurcation of J&K on religious line is to endorse the idea of Partition which would legitimise separation on religious grounds and India would be ripe for several more partitions. And of course TSp would claim natural inheritance to the Valley. It would not guarantee stoppage of terror act...
- 16 Nov 2011 05:06
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
‘Keep J&K special, make LoC porous’: Interlocutors Among the salient recommendations: * No further Central laws must be extended to the state by presidential order. Right can we have this every where, what kind of stuff are these guys sponsoring. Of course.Yes, we can - when OA agrees to :- .No...
- 16 Nov 2011 04:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
As peace returns to J&K we should seriously start thinking about dividing it into three states. This will reduce the space further for separatists to play with. Ramana is right in that we should wait to see how things evolve after US withdrawal before revoking AFSPA. Getting worked up over AR o...
- 16 Nov 2011 04:08
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Division of UP and its implications
- Replies: 150
- Views: 18017
Re: Division of UP and its implications
1. For the panchayati raj or even block level system to work the higher ups (district<State) have to actually empower the subordinate divisions i.e. we are talking about Utopia ; this is not going to happen for obvious reasons . Change needs to be top down ; do we need any 1000 page study to back o...
- 16 Nov 2011 03:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Division of UP and its implications
- Replies: 150
- Views: 18017
Re: Division of UP and its implications
Delhi is not the right choice for the capital. Maybe we should measure the coordinates to the dot and find the center point of India (somewhere between Nagpur and Chattisgarh) and build a new city there to satisfy the likes of you. Actually I agree with you here, chandra ji. I have been saying this...
- 16 Nov 2011 01:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Division of UP and its implications
- Replies: 150
- Views: 18017
Re: Division of UP and its implications
You are mostly correct, but the people from the south has a visceral hatred toward Hindi speakers since they felt the language was imposed upon them. They would love nothing more than to split up Hindi speaking states as revenge. Ironically, it was CR Rajagopalachari who was the early governor of T...
- 14 Nov 2011 23:45
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Division of UP and its implications
- Replies: 150
- Views: 18017
Re: Division of UP and its implications
They identify themselves more with Awadh , Brij, Kannauj , Allahabadi/Varanasi. Gorakhpuri, Mirjapuri etc rather than UPite hence no identity crisis for them. The idea of division has not yet matured to think seriously on this. IMHO, everyone identifies ,with equal vigour, the cities/districts wher...
- 13 Nov 2011 19:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Division of UP and its implications
- Replies: 150
- Views: 18017
Re: Division of UP and its implications
Yep, divide it!! :) http://www.helplinelaw.com/docs/THE%20UTTAR%20PRADESH%20REORGANISATION%20ACT,%202000 Division is a bit unnecessary, if balanced development is the cause.. Preserve nominal union on linguistic lines.Allow devolving powers and reorganization. IMO, do not feel any division is neces...
- 13 Nov 2011 15:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76250
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
saar...it seems to indicate more confidence in HM's ability to manage the Central Armed Police Forces, the ministry in general and allow CRPF to claim the turf as the prime COIN agency. A possible entry point to creation of National Counter Terrorism Centre. This statement was actually a lightbulb ...
- 13 Nov 2011 15:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
If the Army believes it needs AFSPA powers to maintain security in J&K, then the act has to stay in place. .. When every single Kashmiri pandit is back in their house and can live without fear, then remove AFSPA. Heartfully, most members of my community, pine to return to a much fabled land.But...
- 13 Nov 2011 15:10
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
- Replies: 513
- Views: 76250
Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
Bharat, have you tried to correlate the demand to remove AFSPA in Kashmir and the principal backer is PC aka the family! What if they want to empower MHA with those AFSPA powers to combat saffron terrorism? X-posting from J&K discussion thread : saar...it seems to indicate more confidence in HM...
- 12 Nov 2011 03:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
So its propaganda that MHA backs the removal of AFSPA when the CCS has decided to let UC take the decision. If so then the MHA has no bearingon the subject. Why is PC and his minions views being brought in to cloud the decision? saar...it seems to indicate more confidence in HM's ability to manage ...
- 10 Nov 2011 03:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion-2011
- Replies: 3989
- Views: 571252
Re: J&K News and Discussion-2011
USqcLp26TWE Amidst a raging controversy over a partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Jammu and Kashmir, the state's Chief Minister has said that the time has come to stop waiting for an elusive consensus and take a chance with his peace proposal . In his first detaile...
- 10 Nov 2011 03:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1247169
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
(option 1) Indian Military doctrine must be to fight with & also defeat Chi-Pak on multiple fronts. (option 2) Also, we must hold on to Tibet and make it an independent country to serve us as buffer between us and China. Trouble is,the resources for option 2 are non-existent,as discussed earlie...
- 10 Nov 2011 01:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1247169
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011 - People Power
Yes but what if they already moved men equipment and rations using the railway and using the gains like in 1962 they declare ceasefire. The damage would be done then right. No way we can preemptively take out the railway lines before the conflict starts as that will us declaring war. In face of bru...
- 28 Aug 2011 03:32
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
- Replies: 2896
- Views: 828098
Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus
Another critical development is lack of co-operation by local, let alone involvement. Tis has lead to over reliance on outsiders. This coupled with decapitation of leaders is hitting morale and increasing desperation. Pakistani economy is also not doing great.Foreign funding is erratic .Troops busy...
- 28 Aug 2011 02:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 6593
- Views: 1247169
Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
I have trust and faith in China. I have NO trust nor faith in the State with the State of china, called the PLA. You see THAT is my problem. PLA. Saar, the sorority feeling is mutual. China has faith in Indian Buddhism and India entrusts gastronomical experiments to weekly bouts of chowmein. Moreov...
- 10 Jul 2011 00:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 1229815
Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion
What was more shocking is that some of the Army officials purchased the weapons and sold it off to the civilians at a handsome rate. It was also revealed that these senior Army officials sold off both weapons received from the ordinance depot and their personal weapons to suspicious people. If cant...
- 21 Jun 2011 01:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: The Trash Thread in the Trash Can (Use 4545 to Merge Posts)
- Replies: 1207
- Views: 222418
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
But skher, technically an ICBM can also be an SLBM. I wish to say that perhaps the entire idea of having an ICBM which launches into space and re-enters the atmosphere needs a re-look. This is because it violates an international agreement we have ratified on Outer Space Use. http://www.oosa.unvien...
- 20 Jun 2011 01:29
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
- Replies: 3952
- Views: 1207299
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
10000 km ICBM wont be getting CCS nod anytime soon imho.development of such a missile will make amirkhan shit in their pants and GOI wont take such a chance now that it is vying for security council permanent seat ,NSG membership etc.ofcoz we can develop agni X, 3 stage missile , 3m dia with 5 ton ...
- 18 May 2011 01:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 1277339
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
puquis dont want a full war with india, they already know that that is a bridge too far what they want is another kargil or sub-kargil type situation which they can stage manage - internally and externally but with the common objective of prolonging the fauji-hukum over the mango abduls War is too ...
- 18 May 2011 00:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
- Replies: 3959
- Views: 1277339
Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
... But with nukes now they might think that the only way out is to nuke India on a massive scale. India needs to be prepared for this puki insanity. I'm glad we are working on our ABM systems deligently. Can't wait to have a full scale and fully working ABM system in place over India to make the p...
- 26 Jun 2010 21:25
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Army: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3966
- Views: 1229815
Re: Indian Army: News & Discussion
How the GOI responds is a different matter, but from his language one should be pretty convinced that Manmohan's peace gimmicks with pakistan and bowing to the US are not being taken lightly and the army will not give up one inch of India come what may. Silence is golden, and the present administra...
- 26 Jun 2010 01:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
- Replies: 749
- Views: 201697
Re: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
It already happened to/in India in the guise of cross-border terrorism. We all know the hands holding the leash of mad-dog, Pakistan. In that sense, war with TSP is never a one-front attack. In 1948 India fought with TSP+UK, Afterwards with TSP+USA and so on... This is what Gen. Padmanabhan wrote i...
- 25 Jun 2010 23:49
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
- Replies: 749
- Views: 201697
Re: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
But Chinese leadership is also quite pragmatic and will think twice before take any steps which is not in line with its stated Peaceful rise policy. China is in for a leadership change, and the Little Emperors ' though intelligent are not particulary patient for the change of guard to occur. http:/...
- 24 Jun 2010 15:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
- Replies: 749
- Views: 201697
Re: Are We Ready for a Two-front War ?
SKher: I am still not clear, maybe I am dense. Hope others understand your post and shed some clarity. Kher sahab, that post of yours did a fly-past over my head. Bhat is the point? This must be with regard to my last post.The point was to attempt a summary of the discussion thus far. But if I expl...