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by ManishC
05 Jan 2018 07:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 446120

Re: Indian IT Industry

^^ Expiring passwords is such a novel concept. Did NIC design this system or it was one and only IT shop in India?
by ManishC
07 Dec 2017 20:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2891978

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The Uninsured part of the Demand Deposits in a Bank account are always at risk if the bank goes belly-up. There might be a case to increase the amount limit from 100k though. The function of the Resolution committee would be an orderly winding up of the Bank if found nonviable and take care of the l...
by ManishC
03 Nov 2017 03:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

GOI should look into providing State-wise scorecard on ease of doing business, economic and social indicators, quality of Human capital and infrastructure. Similar to metrics in scoring smart cities but in a centralized Governance portal. We cannot fix if the data is not easily accessible and actio...
by ManishC
01 Nov 2017 23:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

GOI should look into providing State-wise scorecard on ease of doing business, economic and social indicators, quality of Human capital and infrastructure. Similar to metrics in scoring smart cities but in a centralized Governance portal. We cannot fix if the data is not easily accessible and action...
by ManishC
27 Oct 2017 00:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1450975

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/26/ge-cons ... eport.html
GE looking to get out of Diesel locomotive manufacturing.
by ManishC
07 Oct 2017 19:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Replies: 4573
Views: 1050469

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015

The sky is not falling according to this https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2017/10/05/india-rises-faster-than-china/#15febf1648bd So far this year, India is the fourth fastest growing economy in the world, according to the World Bank’s latest edition of Global Economic Prospects. For 2...
by ManishC
28 Aug 2017 19:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

What Army clawed back in Doklam, PMO/MEA has lost. Another Hiji Pir brilliance just to smile foolishly with Xi.
by ManishC
22 Aug 2017 07:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8706
Views: 2265487

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Subtext is that terrorists will be killed where ever they hide. Durand line is not going to save the Jihadi Army.
by ManishC
22 Aug 2017 06:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8706
Views: 2265487

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Orange One has given the green shit to our west a blunt ultimatum.
by ManishC
16 Aug 2017 02:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Overnight is in your version of nukkad talk - keep at it for a decade or two I said - can we internalize a grudge and see it to the end? Chinese see India as a pushover - Doklam is a change in the right direction, more needs to be done in a sustained and planned manner regardless of which party is ...
by ManishC
16 Aug 2017 01:51
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Overnight is in your version of nukkad talk - keep at it for a decade or two I said - can we internalize a grudge and see it to the end? Chinese see India as a pushover - Doklam is a change in the right direction, more needs to be done in a sustained and planned manner regardless of which party is i...
by ManishC
16 Aug 2017 01:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - June 20, 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 630106

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - June 20, 2017

High value pakis willing to defect and spill the beans or act as RAA agents maybe. There is nothing to gain giving aid and comfort to an ordinary paki- putting money before self-preservation or plain spite is an old Indian trait.
Keep accumulating till the next Ghaznavi shows up.
by ManishC
16 Aug 2017 00:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - June 20, 2017
Replies: 2847
Views: 630106

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - June 20, 2017

Gorakhpur kids need to take the Samjhauta express, come back with a Paki visa to get first rate care. Shows why we have a festering Paki problem for last 70 years.
by ManishC
16 Aug 2017 00:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

A correction in Chinese growth might occur sooner than later http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/chinas-debt-is-on-a-dangerous-trajectory-warns-imf/articleshow/60074729.cms Economic neutering is the most feasible and effective way to neutralize the yellow threat. India sh...
by ManishC
14 Aug 2017 18:13
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

"Korean peninsula should be denuclearized" is Eleven's code for US withdraw Nuclear umbrella from SoKo as a condition for Crazy Un to step back. Not going to happen, and this circus will continue long after Orange monkey is replaced by a braying donkey. Also a request - Why esteemed member...
by ManishC
06 Aug 2017 02:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

The thread should be renamed Neutralizing Chinese Threat IMHO.
by ManishC
04 Aug 2017 18:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

If a war, in one or across multiple locations breaks out in near future, it will decide India's strategic independence and ability to break out of the Nehruvian straight jacket for a generation to come. Currently we do not have good options to modulate behavior of the rogues in the neighborhood. Sys...
by ManishC
02 Aug 2017 22:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

^^^ Incognito mode on Chrome defeats most paywall type restrictions.
by ManishC
02 Aug 2017 21:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Conflict will probably be along the lines of Kargil, initiated by the Chinese - Doka La was an early small scale example. The element of surprise lies with them along the 2000 km front for the next land grab. India was proactive (relatively) in Doka La. Need to invest more in satellite, UAV and Humi...
by ManishC
02 Aug 2017 19:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
Replies: 10352
Views: 2189635

Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)

Eleven desperately looking to teach a low cost lesson, and milk it over his extended reign. The ChiPandas in ChanakyaPuri must have gamed NM likely be back for another term, and window of opportunity for lesson teaching shrinking and becoming costlier. A short, sharp conflict is a distinct possibili...
by ManishC
31 Jul 2017 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Be Indian Buy Indian
Replies: 176
Views: 38390

Re: Be Indian Buy Indian

The problem is manifold and needs both govt. and people to do their bit. See this article https://scroll.in/article/843673/as-call-to-boycott-chinese-goods-grows-louder-in-mumbai-shopkeepers-say-make-in-india-first for example. Chinese goods are stealing a march in FMCGs as they are 1. Lower Priced ...
by ManishC
05 Jan 2017 00:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1406326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Returning of 98% of money does not constitute failure of DeMo. As JetLee has said depositing money does not make it white. The denouement is still to happen. IMHO: A. Identify accounts which went from 0 to multiple Crores on a war footing and freeze them - so far there has been couple of self report...
by ManishC
17 Dec 2016 01:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1406326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Political Parties are a big loophole, and likely the cause of failure of the entire exercise in at least the public eye.
by ManishC
15 Dec 2016 02:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1406326

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Donations to Political parties and NGOs seem to be providing a convenient money laundering avenue. Zee had an exposé couple of days ago but does not seemed to have perked anyone's ears.

How are the bagmen of Congoons, JD etc. exchanging huge sums of cash with no questions asked?
by ManishC
10 Nov 2016 21:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423578

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

Wasn't Snowden the one looking for Pardon. Assange has the rape issue in Europe, more than anything which can be fixed in US. Talking of Pardon - POTUS (the Current) is not ruling out Pardoning Clinton on email issue, forestalling any prosecution by Trump admin. If done it will confirm 400% HRC's gu...
by ManishC
09 Nov 2016 22:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423578

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

Clinton foundation and emails cemented the perception of corruption, and nothing to enthuse the working class voter. Bigger problem for Dems is that they have no bench strength - unless the Red Congress and Orange POTUS totally blows it going forward!
by ManishC
05 Nov 2016 22:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423578

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

Comey can be the Special Prosecutor Trump promised if he wins. On current form a Brexit like result is very much on the cards - and for good reason. Hillary has the wrong instincts and no sense of optics, which makes her a lousy politician. Over prepares for mundane things, gets bogged down in the d...
by ManishC
31 Oct 2016 23:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423578

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

In other notable videos, The Young Turk pontificates on How Oral hex Causes Cancer. Donna B is apparently not the only thing injurious to health!
by ManishC
28 Sep 2016 20:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Replies: 2933
Views: 423578

Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III

Trump is a successful Real Estate Developer also dabbling in high end (usually garish) hospitality, clubs etc. When he has tried to step beyond his core competency the result usually has been failure - Trump U, even casinos. His street smart hustling is suited to real estate, not to anything else wh...
by ManishC
28 Jun 2016 00:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 597996

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

They should have a referendum on WTO, NATO and UN next. Why stop at just EU?
by ManishC
24 Jun 2016 20:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Replies: 3962
Views: 597996

Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013

UK - EU < 0

UKstanis have had too much Sun in their Daily Mirror :P

Allowing FDI in Media is a dangerous game.
by ManishC
10 Jan 2016 17:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2015
Replies: 2868
Views: 340976

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2

As for unexploded Jehadis - it should be Standard Practice to employ Flame Throwers on downed Pakis (aka Jehadis) There is no excuse for losing Indian lives going near these scum, till the Jihadi is Roasted and Well Done, and capable of no further mischief. As for the talks, they might eventually ha...
by ManishC
06 Jan 2016 06:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 837981

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-20

^^^^
The modus operandi to become a secular "leader"/party is simple - establish pro-peaceful bonfides by killing Hindus or facilitating immigrants. Once vote-bank is sewed up, you are free to loot till kingdom comes or the horde finds a greener alternative.
by ManishC
05 Jan 2016 04:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2015
Replies: 2868
Views: 340976

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2

Can we have a dedicated :(( thread where people can expound on higher IMR, lower GDP, and shorter Indians all due to Pathankot attack..?
by ManishC
25 Dec 2015 21:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2015
Replies: 2868
Views: 340976

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2

Modi's focus is on economy and development. Pakis would do well to take this as a one time offer - eschew terror and become part of the South Asian trade and economic zone. Keep doing mischief and stew in your own juice. They will NOT get anything ( Cashmere, Siachin, Sir Creek, etc.) . Borders will...
by ManishC
26 Nov 2015 20:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2015
Replies: 2868
Views: 340976

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2

Comandante do Exército do Paquistão

The Excreting Commandent of Paquistao - I love Portugese :D
by ManishC
19 Nov 2015 06:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431547

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

But But Sir we want to depose Assad only. No oil for Bad Assad.
by ManishC
19 Nov 2015 05:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431547

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

The four part (last TBD) series in Daily Beast an Insider's account of ISIS is a keeper: Start here http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/11/15/confessions-of-an-isis-spy.html The oil business is intricate with even Assad being one of the clients of ISIS! Oil, naturally, is a big source of reve...