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by cdbatra
03 Aug 2023 10:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6210
Views: 1753423

Re: Internal Security Watch

Horrific shooting carried out by RPF Jawan Chetan Kumar on Jaipur-Mumbai Express: 3 (Muslim) civilians and 1 police officer killed While standing over the dead bodies, he is recorded stating that those who want to stay in India must vote for PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath. https://twitter.com/AITCS...
by cdbatra
09 Apr 2023 13:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 642
Views: 260252

Re: Indian Interests_2

Credible evidence that Open AI based ChatGPT is anti-hindu and anti Sanatan. Prompt to ChatGPT : Is there sufficient basis to claim that sikh holy books have been mofified by the British? Resultant of Prompt: :eek: 8) There is no credible evidence to support the claim that Sikh holy books have been ...
by cdbatra
07 Mar 2023 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Problems in Punjab and their Strategic Impact
Replies: 482
Views: 119495

Re: Social Problems in Punjab and their Strategic Impact

Atleast some positive coverage about punjab after long time.
https://m.timesofindia.com/education/ki ... 218971.cms


Hope this is not some PR exercise from Aap .
by cdbatra
12 Dec 2022 19:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2999439

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias-defence-exports-hit-14-000-crore-highest-ever-11670661555303.html The minister said that due to government’s efforts, defence exports have now crossed ₹14,000 crore, as compared to ₹900 crore in 2014. He exuded confidence that, “by 2023, defence exports wi...
by cdbatra
29 Nov 2022 14:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4059
Views: 1893581

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I have a question regarding class of a/c fighter bombers like SU-25, A-10 Warthog, Jaguar and Chinese JH-7A . In light of Russia Ukraine conflict what is analysis on utility of this type of airframe over say attack helicopter . It is intreguing because no AF has recently inducted new types or number...
by cdbatra
26 Aug 2022 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 660
Views: 308805

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

That missile bouncing off does not mean a thing - it could be a training round (which means their targeting, locking and guidance works accurately) or it could be a fuze issue (which is very fixable). But the fact is they can bring their own ATGM into mass production and absorb that into their mili...
by cdbatra
09 Jun 2022 09:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2962226

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Personally, I think the only long-term solution to this is 1) Get rid of 295A and 135A. Let anyone say anything they want about the religious figures of any community. No FIRs, no police or legal actions for "offended religious sentiments". 2) Meanwhile, improve implementation of the rule...
by cdbatra
17 Feb 2022 12:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2999439

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg2EPiTsO-k

Montek's take on current state of economy . He doubts that current economic level would even be at level of 2019 .
by cdbatra
13 Jan 2022 15:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5264
Views: 1779591

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Chinese economic issues will not have any impact. There is a chance that they may have a opposite impact where CCP tries to divert attention from their worsening economy. China has a very large Military budget and no accountability on military spent. They can divert as much money as they want to th...
by cdbatra
17 Dec 2021 02:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2252
Views: 844743

Re: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021

This applies to the paf, not the PLAAF. Afaik the latter has a very large fleet of bvr capable fighters including multiple flanker variants (27s, 30s, 35, j11s, j16), j10s and now, j20s. they have a larger bvr fleet than the entire iaf fighter inventory. And that's even if we want to include the ja...
by cdbatra
05 Nov 2021 10:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 660
Views: 308805

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

What struck me was the range of conventional strike that China possesses vs India and the relative disadvantage that India has in this respect. Conventional strike has the highest potential to come into play if a border war outgrows the border. The image posted below is from Page 66 of the DOD repo...
by cdbatra
01 Nov 2021 11:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1898
Views: 509578

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

A cruel twist of fate has snatched away from us a prolific and talented actor, Puneeth Rajkumar. This was no age to go. The coming generations will remember him fondly for his works and wonderful personality. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. via@narendramodi 4:36 pm · 29 Oct 2021 ...
by cdbatra
01 Nov 2021 11:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6364
Views: 1386179

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

It might be wrong forum but nobody is talking about Puneeth Rajkumar's death and role of (un)fitness industry.
by cdbatra
02 Aug 2021 01:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1782
Views: 619338

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

https://www.nbr.org/publication/india-as-a-global-swing-state-a-new-framework-for-u-s-engagement-with-india/ Brief synopsis of the page As India continues its rise, a combination of factors may give it outsized influence on the global stage. NBR spoke with Richard Fontaine, president of the Center ...
by cdbatra
29 Dec 2020 15:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2999439

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

That is just merchandise. Gross trade continues to report a surplus for the FY so far, $13.6 billion for April to November: PIB November 2020 trade data http://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image001ZVN8.png The commodities/commodity groups which have recorded positive growth durin...
by cdbatra
07 Nov 2020 11:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2020 US election results discussion
Replies: 901
Views: 125499

Re: 2020 US election results discussion

But why do Liberals love radical Islam soo much, why is there such a contradiction? My theory is it is connected to "enemy of an enemy is a friend". In India the liberals hate Hinduism and Hindu customs, and they see Islam and more radical Islam as enemy of Hinduism, so they side with the...
by cdbatra
04 Sep 2020 13:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 2341
Views: 1010842

Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread

Tweets from Atul Kumar @AtuL1617_ The 91kN+ #Russian RD-93MA turbofan could be a game-changer for #PakistanAirForce's JF-17 #Thunder (BLK-III). Fitted wd Chinese AESA, EW, new wide HUD, btr weapons package (PL-15 BVR, A-darter CCM and MAR-1 ARM) n RD-93MA, altogether JF-17 BLK-3 cud be a different ...
by cdbatra
26 Aug 2020 12:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 743069

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Finally Atal tunnel is slated to open after 20 long years !! https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/8-8-km-long-3-000-metre-above-sea-know-everything-about-atal-tunnel/story-oCTBzaruSchVIXXDYccSXM.html Some of this delay can be attributed to bureaucratic delays but there were technological hurdle...
by cdbatra
13 May 2020 20:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2999439

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Govt changes definition of MSMEs, revises investment limit TIMES OF INDIA.COM | May 13, 2020, 04.50 PM IST NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday changed the definition of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), revising the investment limit and introducing an additional criteria of "turnov...
by cdbatra
05 Sep 2019 12:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 771
Views: 156688

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

While idling across youtube I came across many climate change skeptic posters . They turned out not to be climate change skeptics but more of skeptics of Anthropogenic or human induced climate change Global warming. They base their arguments on research paper by Valentina Zharkhova of Northambria Un...
by cdbatra
13 Jun 2019 07:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 175198

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

There are many chini videos on YouTube touting AI model training farms like below. This is low tech mass employment opportunity that needs to be tapped by Indian startups.

[youtube]https://youtu.be/GAZ9s2Shzxw[/youtube]
by cdbatra
13 Jun 2019 07:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 436
Views: 175198

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

Please count me in. I work in ERP consulting and managed services domain and have around 12 years of experience. I have been keenly following developments in AI related areas since last 3 years and believe India has lot of potential to capitalize on this. I operate from US east coast. Jai Hind. Are...
by cdbatra
04 Jan 2019 14:23
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 480080

Re: Indian IT Industry

India does a very poor job of developing it's defence r&d and manufacturing sector which could be a huge job creator. Tons of money spent buying overseas equipment thereby subsidizing foreign jobs & industry. We need to change our mindset and stop going after latest flashy toy abroad. An LC...
by cdbatra
08 Aug 2018 14:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1375
Views: 480080

Re: Indian IT Industry

Guys I had this question in my mind for long time . Firstly some backgrounder :- US economy on paper looks strongest ever with unemployment below 4 % and no recession since atleast last 7 years . This is however bound to change because 1) trade frictions 2 ) normal economic cycle cannot be put off f...
by cdbatra
08 Aug 2017 23:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Discussion on Key WW2 Battles and Alternate Outcomes
Replies: 7
Views: 3435

Discussion on Key WW2 Battles and Alternate Outcomes

Recently I was quite intrigued while watching Dunkirk. I did not know about history of British withdrawal . The question I had in my mind was why were combined British and French troops numbering 4 lakhs not able to hold advancing German Penzer division when they were almost equal in numbers. I want...
by cdbatra
23 Dec 2016 13:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Ground report from Pune and Mumbai 5. Excise commissioner has given 2 cr for laundering and said the govt will come and go but I will be here and it's you people who will have to make up my loss. We GST asap to sort this out. It is these rascals that we want Modi to take care off. If he does this t...
by cdbatra
17 Dec 2016 13:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

X-posting from the poll thread I have a take on this which I would like to share: a. Namo is incorruptible ... 90% b. Serious against black money offenders... 10% c. Man with a vision, building a modern economy... 10% Without going into the pros and cons or the completeness of the list.. This is fi...
by cdbatra
13 Nov 2016 20:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy

@abcc Imagine a drug addict. He cannot pass anyday without the drug. His body and mind cannot function if he doesn't get that sniff or injection. If you don't stop he is going to have an ugly death eventually. Rehab is extremely painful but if you don't do it he is going to die anyway. Some will no...
by cdbatra
11 Nov 2016 13:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Heard from grapewine:- Doctors and lawyers are scrambling to get their hands on solitaires which are available on old notes but at steep premium..
by cdbatra
11 Nov 2016 12:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

If these guys had known before hand they would have all produced movies and recycled 100cr/movie. Another route is to basically catch hold of small time restaurants and show inflated sales and convert the colour but this is going to help only 8-10cr brackets, the ones with 100s/1000s of crores will...
by cdbatra
10 Nov 2016 20:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Will this lead to deflation or much lowered inflation 6/7 months down the line remains to be seen. I did some analysis of previous demonetization under Morarji Desai in 1978 and to my surprise there was hardly any impact on inflation. In fact CPI went up slightly. Here is the link :- http://www.inf...
by cdbatra
10 Nov 2016 19:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Will this lead to deflation or much lowered inflation 6/7 months down the line remains to be seen. I did some analysis of previous demonetization under Morarji Desai in 1978 and to my surprise there was hardly any impact on inflation. In fact CPI went up slightly. Here is the link :- http://www.infl...
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 22:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

There is frantic rush at ATMs .. Every one is withdrawing money @ 400 per transaction.
There may be short term artificial liquidity crunch because of this...
Some shopkeepers may hesitate from accepting current 500/1K notes in next few days....

But this will all be good in due course..
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 22:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

Brilliant execution, and super secrecy - this is a harder operation to pull off in secret than even a nuclear test. The 2000 note was a fantastic idea. Pictures leaked for sure, and as expected. Had the notes been 1000 or 500 denominations, someone would have put two and two together. But since it ...
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 22:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

What would be immediate impact on property prices ?

- I assume 10-20 % asset deflation immediately within 1 month if not already.
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 22:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

I am not sure how much percentage of black money kept in cash can be exchanged into white after this. Let us say 50% could not be exchanged. Means looters lost that money for good. Right? Now their asset value is gone. If they want money they have to liquidate other assets. Like real estate. Alread...
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 22:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

I would have liked GoI to wait some more and introduce currency with some compatibility to make it blockchain enable in future...
Maybe this is already done with new Gandhis who knows.... wait and see
by cdbatra
08 Nov 2016 21:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Replies: 7884
Views: 1446881

Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy

To end corruption best thing is to introduce new notes in the denominations of 500, 1000, 2000 and ask everyone to exchange old notes for new notes and make sure of their IDs (adhar cards, pan cards etc) if they exchange more than say Rs100,000 or so in a day and withdraw old notes after one year. ...