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by Yayavar
20 Oct 2023 22:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1229
Views: 1800392

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

This linking of India with everything bad has been going on for a while. The Germans adopted the swastika ( they had the hakenkruz - crooked cross ) and Nazi germany has always been associated with the nasty swastika symbol. The swastika symbol is sacred to Vedics and Buddhists for thousands of yea...
by Yayavar
13 Oct 2023 03:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1229
Views: 1800392

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/12/middleeast/israel-hamas-beheading-claims-intl/index.html Jerusalem CNN — The Israeli government has not confirmed the specific claim that Hamas attackers cut off the heads of babies during their shock attack on Saturday, an Israeli official told CNN, contradicting a p...
by Yayavar
18 Aug 2023 11:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 777589

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

In general no argument with the general sentiment Adrija - however as an aside, there are chattris or memorials/cenotaphs in Rajasthan. I happened to visit one such place some time back in Jodhpur called Mandore gardens. There were a few others in other places on way to Chittor.
by Yayavar
31 May 2023 09:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2917
Views: 4048032

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

Curious about what remedy someone might pursue in such a case. Since the Nobel committee is a private organization they are not subject to laws like what went down in Marconi v US. Tesla’s Invention of Radio There is the Infosys prize. https://www.infosysprize.org/ Does India really offer such priz...
by Yayavar
31 May 2023 02:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Physics Discussion Thread
Replies: 2917
Views: 4048032

Re: Physics Discussion Thread

Curious about what remedy someone might pursue in such a case. Since the Nobel committee is a private organization they are not subject to laws like what went down in Marconi v US. Tesla’s Invention of Radio There is no remedy but that one recognizes that accolades are not everything and may have p...
by Yayavar
04 May 2023 03:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians
Replies: 222
Views: 70177

Re: Psy-Ops techniques employed to sucker Indians

The psy-ops of Aryan migration from Eurasian grasslands has been around for a long time. Not new. The above - haven't watched it - limits to Brahmins. Rahul.sankrityayan in "Volga se ganga Tak" - posits Aryans migrated some 7000 years back from there. Even Savarkar - iirc said, so what if ...
by Yayavar
07 Feb 2023 13:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 395604

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

^^The prime downhill skier from the Kargil heights has rolled deeper into the ground Khel.khattam!
by Yayavar
26 Jan 2023 10:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy 74th Republic Day!
Replies: 22
Views: 4700

Re: Happy 74th Republic Day!

Happy Republic Day!

(Streaming on YouTube)
by Yayavar
09 Nov 2022 10:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BRF Delhi/NCR meet
Replies: 11
Views: 4312

Re: BRF Delhi/NCR meet

I can join on the 13th.
No teetar or koo account-- ekhat?
by Yayavar
06 Nov 2022 22:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BRF Delhi/NCR meet
Replies: 11
Views: 4312

Re: BRF Delhi/NCR meet

Sounds good. I will join.
by Yayavar
16 Aug 2022 01:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy 75th Independence Day!!!
Replies: 43
Views: 9720

Re: Happy 75th Independence Day!!!

Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind!
by Yayavar
12 Jul 2022 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Non-Western Worldview
Replies: 1097
Views: 199425

Re: Non-Western Worldview

Shouldn't it really be Egyptian-Greek-Roman->western? Egypt was the established leader in the region when Greek's rose, and the Romans took over from the Greeks. It is the same region around Mediterranean with land connection.
by Yayavar
12 Jul 2022 04:02
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!
Replies: 75
Views: 66707

Re: Bharat Rakshak Celebrates 25 Years!

Congratulations and best wishes to BR community.

Oddly I came to BRF, when after a discussion, one of my 'opposition' suggested that I should look up Bharat Rakshak and that I'd like it.
Turned out I did like it!
by Yayavar
25 Jun 2022 22:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414471

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

^^In that case - no calculator or any mathematical expertise used. Just staring the image for a while to get 'sixth root of 3' :).
by Yayavar
25 Jun 2022 10:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414471

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Amber G. wrote:Happy Friday! Just for fun - One (relatively) easy problem:.. Enjoy :) :)
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by Yayavar
25 Apr 2022 09:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

There are certain things that help to make mind of some Indian. Never belive an Indian who shaved his moustaches to fit the western crowd. I this my intuition. My personal experience. Till now it has 100 record.. No offence to anyone. Arrey ..Shri Krishna and Shri Rama ignored the memo on moustache...
by Yayavar
12 Mar 2022 11:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/ion_neon/status/1501908778332999680 Abhi @ion_neon Noticed the balloons? Ukraine Colors. Maybe paranoid or reading too much into it. But seems like aap is signalling support for Nato and ilk. Foreign intervention. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FNfaEWYVIAAejnR?format=jpg This is re...
by Yayavar
29 Jan 2022 13:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414471

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Amber G. wrote:Just for fun:

Can you find non-trivial (iow x>1) integer solutions for x such that:
1^2+2^2+3^2+4^2 +..... x^2 is a perfect square.
With summation of series and then writing a quick shell script - I got x=24.
by Yayavar
05 Jan 2022 00:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716770

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

On a side note - I had read Kulli Bhaat of Nirala many many moons back. In that he describes the 1920 epidemic.. Interestingly my father who was a teenager in 1918 epidemic - kept journals and describes this in quite details. I read those last year - quite interesting - lot of things changed in las...
by Yayavar
05 Jan 2022 00:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716770

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

On a side note - I had read Kulli Bhaat of Nirala many many moons back. In that he describes the 1920 epidemic and how in no time he lost most of his family including his wife. He described the dead bodies in the river. And now I see desi english reporters have discovered it and referencing it. The...
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 08:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Sure (it can infect all mammals). But Rabies does not lead to monkeys cooperating and then killing dogs specifically. This is made up news. Check out the news here https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/wtf/revengeful-monkeys-kill-250-dogs-after-puppy-kills-monkey-in-maharashtra-557102.html , includin...
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 05:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 446139

Re: Indian IT Industry

Agree on your sentiment wrt Infosys.
At that same time that guy Josh should just use his time to do something else that he thinks is useful rather than blaming the client or Infosys. If that is not possible leave and join elsewhere.
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 05:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I do not believe this. No animal is so retributive. When everything goes 'viral' for almost anything there is no video of dogs being killed by monkey-gangs. I bet some townspeople went ahead and killed the stray-dog packs and blamed the monkeys to avoid administrative or moral censure. There were v...
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 05:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716770

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

As a net result, I have developed a red followed by a dark shadow on specific areas of cheeks that look like a pale shadow of Abhinandan's mustache. Minus the gravitas. I hate it. :D This is funny. *************** Adding my experience in recent India visit. Limited experience as did not venture out...
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 04:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I do not believe this. No animal is so retributive. When everything goes 'viral' for almost anything there is no video of dogs being killed by monkey-gangs. I bet some townspeople went ahead and killed the stray-dog packs and blamed the monkeys to avoid administrative or moral censure. Yayavar ji, ...
by Yayavar
04 Jan 2022 04:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

In one town, the monkeys have taken to wipe out the dogs. What has this done? The monkeys will now go after humans and sometimes I feel monkeys have more brains than the human so it will be difficult for the humans to control them. I do not believe this. No animal is so retributive. When everything...
by Yayavar
13 Dec 2021 21:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I visited Kashi Vishwanath two days ago with SHQ and can testify that it is indeed a new place, a dream that has been a long time coming true. What a fabulous temple it now is. What is very interesting is that the mosque has been 'hidden' behind a thirty foot high metal wall, so you don't see it lo...
by Yayavar
13 Dec 2021 12:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I just read the responses to my original response to Chetak on the blocking of a Muslim Bharatnatyam dancer to Srirangam temple. Actually my thinking is along the same issue Karan pointed - the reality is temple authorities cannot afford to police the entries. At rush hour there is absolutely no way...
by Yayavar
13 Dec 2021 12:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Cyrano wrote:Sad to see Telugu land produce such a worthy!
Every place has such worthies. They don't define the place.

On the other hand Telugu land also produced Col Santosh Babu.
by Yayavar
12 Dec 2021 22:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Chetakji - Why should anyone be stopped from praying? One can go to temples, churches, masjids, gurudwaras, synagogues across India and most of the world. People do it all the time. In this aspect they are all 'secular'. As long as proper etiquette and local custom is followed why should anyone obj...
by Yayavar
12 Dec 2021 21:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Repeat offender under Temple Entry Authorisation Act - Jagir Hussein's entry into Srirangam Temple is defended by prestitute & anti-Hindu SM. Chetakji - Why should anyone be stopped from praying? One can go to temples, churches, masjids, gurudwaras, synagogues across India and most of the world...
by Yayavar
26 Oct 2021 00:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 634
Views: 240941

Re: Indian Interests_2

^^ Is there link to the original document - the original Dr Misra essay referenced?
by Yayavar
08 Aug 2021 05:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1086136

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Was it a focus on Arab horses by Mughals or English for larger European horses that created the more recent focus on specific breeds? How did Marathas get their horses - the dakhini breed? They probably were reared locally. The Dakhani/Bhimthadi breed which the Marathas used was also made by interb...
by Yayavar
07 Aug 2021 00:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1086136

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Valid points. Marwari horses were the war horses of Mewar. Chetak, the legendary horse of Rana Pratap was marwari horse. This breed was/is bred in India. Indian army has bred horses for more than 100 years. Kathiawari horses are another breed. Was it a focus on Arab horses by Mughals or English for...
by Yayavar
06 Aug 2021 12:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1086136

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Rudradevji Per wiki, the original wild horse (E ferus)was present everywhere but died out suddenly in Pleistocene disappeared from americas and left only in old world. Could these be the bones found in Indian sub continent or referenced in Mahabharata wars!! E caballus might have come through the t...
by Yayavar
15 Jul 2021 11:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Even if one has the opinion that all the above had malafide intentions or at best were incompetent, they do not make the compete lost of education ministers. ABV, PVN and many others were too. Do not know if for long enough or made any impact. Listing only those from one community is not helpful. W...
by Yayavar
14 Jul 2021 23:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2809974

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

twitter Why blame only the britshits, we have to accept that it's our fault too. We were blind folded because we foolishly allowed them to do so. even today, after many state elections, even the most illiterate jehadi heads unerringly to grab the education portfolio. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6M...
by Yayavar
28 Jun 2021 08:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1360566

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Some corrections to the narrative are necessary. Ghadar party was the original flag bearer of Indian independence way before Gandhi launched Quit India movement. Kartar Singh Sarabha, Bhagat Singh, Ajit Singh, Lala Lajpat Rai etc were all torch bearers of this movement. Link from this forum's favor...
by Yayavar
04 May 2021 12:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716770

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

And then Central Govt asked states to place further orders. This may have absolved some responsibility to states (and also give them more ownership). But this would also now cause problems as SII will not even have the bandwidth to fulfill GoI orders. And by then Hizzoners may chip and ask Central ...
by Yayavar
04 May 2021 12:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion
Replies: 807
Views: 156740

Re: Nature Conservation in India News & Discussion

^^ Chandigarh- ultimate concretization. It has been a long time since I've been there but my memory is mainly of high heat from the concrete pavement and plazas. It seems as if Carbusier forgot the 44 deg C possibilities and imported the piazzas of Italy and Spain. In later development there are mo...