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by Patni
27 Jan 2023 10:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indus Water Treaty
Replies: 3257
Views: 705052

Re: Indus Water Treaty

India has issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1618833510198034433?s=20 Notice was conveyed on January 25 through respective Commissioners for Indus Waters: Sources Pakistan’s actions have adversely impinged on ...
by Patni
10 Dec 2021 15:58
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252517

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Thanks, but how does that increase the range? I can understand why it will increase end-game effectiveness (NEZ) Dual pulse allows the missile to take a more lofted trajectory where it can coast longer in rarified atmosphere and then gain velocity in second pulse for end game. Yes when referring to...
by Patni
10 Dec 2021 13:41
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2252517

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

Thanks, but how does that increase the range? I can understand why it will increase end-game effectiveness (NEZ) The dual pulse motor has ON/OFF control or in lay terms can turn off and reignite its propellant. In lower or sustain mode the missile cruises without much acceleration but sustaining it...
by Patni
10 Dec 2021 11:47
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021
Replies: 53
Views: 223298

Re: General Bipin Rawat, 1958 - 2021

The ever inspiring and confidence boosting leader of our forces, who personified courage and dedication to serving our nation. May his life, service & achievements, inspire and encourage growth of many young ones to carry on the flame. Om Shanti.
by Patni
08 Dec 2021 20:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 813143

Re: Military Flight Safety

A very sad day for all of us! Om Shanti.
by Patni
19 Oct 2021 13:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 15653

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

Om Shanti. Condolences to family. May his atma attain moksha!
by Patni
24 Nov 2020 12:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8703
Views: 2263372

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

IMHO it is better for India, if current trajectory of pakistan sliding more into ever tightening embrace of sugary neighbours holds for few more years. sugar will never provide free money as USA does/did and will extract all they can and weaken pakis and turn them into another NoKo.
by Patni
05 Aug 2020 15:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 125937

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

A New Era has begun! May the glory days of our civilisation return, with an auspicious start we witnessed today!
by Patni
15 Apr 2020 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

MHA order dt 15.04.2020, with Revised Consolidated Guidelines (1.07 MB)

MHA release with details on partial opening of lockdown from 20th april.
by Patni
15 Apr 2020 12:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Consolidated Guidelines of MHA on Lockdown measures on containment of COVID-19 (422.28 KB) pdf Consolidated Guidelines on the measures to be taken by Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State/Union Territory Governments and State/ Union Territory Authorities for containment of COVID-19 ...
by Patni
20 Mar 2020 14:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716385

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

IMHO we all should enable location history tracking in cell asap. If we wish to help slow down wider spread of virus, having clear idea where one has been at what time can help a lot in accurate and timely contact tracing and also for self peace of mind. South Korea managed this best and has flatten...
by Patni
27 Feb 2020 09:12
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2083554

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Can we start a wiki hosted at brf and entries vetted by select editors sourced from within brf members? We all can provide easily searchable facts and counter false narratives much more effectively as compared to trying it out on twitter such is definitely left leaning.
by Patni
27 Feb 2020 03:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2083554

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

IMHO we are staring at years of low level instability instigated by bif ecosystem and only way forward is if sane muslim leadership emerge and realise that strong and prosperous India is better for every Indian! The pushback by public at large against jihadi tendency will get stronger starting with ...
by Patni
11 Feb 2020 13:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190750

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

A few years down the line the whole truth will come out, like the 2002 incident- this is the first time someone is officially talking about it. What is this "2002 Machchil incident"? I seem to have missed it. Can someone clue me in please, or provide a link? Thanks. Here is a report i fou...
by Patni
10 Nov 2019 23:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1321736

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

"Ahmi sarv bhau, sarv milun khau" translates to " we are all brothers, we will all collaborate as one in looting public money and being corrupt"
by Patni
09 Nov 2019 17:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189438

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

la.khan wrote::?: Does the 5 acres have to be in Ayodhya? Or, can it be 5/7/10 kms away too? I hope state & central govt allot the land 10+ kms away so that there is no problem in future.
As per verdict, the 5 acre land has to be in "prominent location" in Ayodhya.
by Patni
09 Nov 2019 11:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189438

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Now can we dig deep and carry out full excavation at site and unearth original mandir in its full glory to have solid undisputed and documented proof to be used as template that can be used for every other demolished temple everywhere in India!
by Patni
09 Nov 2019 11:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189438

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Awesome deck cleared for bhavya Shree Ram Mandir!!!
by Patni
09 Nov 2019 11:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189438

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Sounds to me like court is going to just uphold highcourt verdict, And sermonize everyone to be secular!
by Patni
14 Oct 2019 18:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - May 1, 2019
Replies: 2903
Views: 822918

Re: Terroristan - May 1, 2019

5)Pakistan faces a significant TF threat. TF cases are identified by number of mechanisms but not via financial intelligence. Pakistan has registered 228 TF cases and convicted 58 individuals (Pakistan has not undertaken any TF investigations of legal persons), which is not consistent with Pakistan...
by Patni
14 Oct 2019 18:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - May 1, 2019
Replies: 2903
Views: 822918

Re: Terroristan - May 1, 2019

APG-Mutual-Evaluation-Report-Pakistan-October 2019 The evaluation report on terroristan is now available! its 229 page document. The summery table is from page 221. Key Findings: 1)Pakistan completed its first ML and TF National Risk Assessment in 2017 and assigns a national risk-rating of ‘medium’...
by Patni
30 Sep 2019 16:56
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1808702

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

ArjunPandit wrote:
Aditya_V wrote:If that table is correct and AUW means MTOW then empty weight of MWF should ~ 7700KG
does AUW stand for all-up weight?
Yes. Its Aircraft gross weight at any given point in flight. Its maximum at lift off and decreases as fuel is used up and stores are dropped.
by Patni
20 Sep 2019 16:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891325

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

is the reduction in corporate tax rates anyway connected to Modis visit to US and trade talks?? IMHO, only as much as in trying to get India in better pole position to attract more investment and keep growing in cut throat global trade wars. Ease of doing business and transparency with minimal red ...
by Patni
07 Sep 2019 02:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 546749

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

ISRO will do proper cause n effect analysis from available data that's for sure. They will scan and get pictures of landing site from orbiter in few hours.
by Patni
07 Sep 2019 02:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 546749

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Signal lost at 2.1km altitude. it's mostly a hard landing. Tough luck ISRO. Let's get it right next time. Modi just said courageous.
by Patni
07 Sep 2019 02:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 546749

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Looks like it was a hard landing.
by Patni
07 Sep 2019 01:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 546749

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

Pssst: Always wanted to ask but dared not: what are all those ppl at Mishun Control writing on their pads with pens, looking at the cricket screens? I thought the gizmo is autonomous? Doesn't look like picture of the Director. They all have headphones as well. Do they get orders like COMPUTE CUBE R...
by Patni
26 Aug 2019 16:23
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Om Shanti: Shri Arun Jaitley Shradhanjali
Replies: 37
Views: 11681

Re: Om Shanti: Shri Arun Jaitley Shradhanjali

Shat Shat Pranam for his service to our Nation! May his atma attain moksha.
by Patni
23 Aug 2019 15:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - May 1, 2019
Replies: 2903
Views: 822918

Re: Terroristan - May 1, 2019

Here is the official release on the official site: 22nd APG Annual Meeting, Canberra, Australia 23 August 2019 Over 520 senior delegates from 46 jurisdictions and 13 international organisations came together in Canberra, Australia during the week of 18 – 23 August 2019 to convene the APG’s 22nd annu...
by Patni
07 Aug 2019 18:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji
Replies: 54
Views: 11183

Re: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji

She served our nation with grace and excellence. May her atma attain Moksha.
by Patni
05 Aug 2019 12:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 927733

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Long due action of true integration in to India! I consider what ever hardship, if any that follows, is well worth it and a historic blunder is being set straight.
by Patni
08 Jul 2019 16:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891325

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Well In Indian system goverment is both the ultimate lander or surity and the ultimate borrower with lowest risk to default for bank! In such reality, the governments credit offtake does have big impact on terms available to private sectors.
by Patni
03 Jun 2019 15:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1662940

Re: Internal Security Watch

Ajit Doval to continue as NSA for next five years; given Cabinet Rank National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been given Cabinet rank in the present government. This is in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain. His appointment will be for five years. Last year, the govern...
by Patni
31 May 2019 16:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

One can see that allocation of ministry is done on merit as well as past performances and is not based on how much money they can swindle from bharatmata which was norm under congons!
by Patni
31 May 2019 14:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

IMHO Amit Shah has shown mettle and among current generation leaders, no one else has shown grit and determination to bring about "Congress mukt Bharat" . I wish, in next five years, he defeats the BIF and he proves to be right full heir to legacy of our First Home Minister & the title...
by Patni
30 May 2019 18:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

IMHO it takes a long time and it has to be a slow and deliberate turn around from 55+ years of psudo-secular pasand setup that we have. Akin to a supertanker turning around at high sea, it will take a fair distance ( in years) as well a wide turning radius (small and incremental unrevealing of curre...
by Patni
23 May 2019 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Rahul Gandhi seems very cheerful. Jeez. He is jumping up and down, beaming, shaking hands cheerfully. This guy is truly a Karma Yogi, not Modi, not Yogi Adityanath. :mrgreen: Maybe he is just happy knowing that for him, all this playing election election, is over for now and he can go on vacation s...
by Patni
23 May 2019 16:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

IMHO being conservative, BJP shall get at least about 285 seats and NDA+ with about 315. I base this on 95% conversion of current leads.
by Patni
23 May 2019 15:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 420918

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

From ECI site: First confirmed seat of 2019 GE is for BJP!!
Bharatiya Janata Party 1 300 301
http://results.eci.gov.in/pc/en/partywise/index.htm