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by Rajiv Lather
31 Mar 2019 20:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1370212

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

suryag wrote:Rajiv looks like you are in a hurry to get banned with some useless posts anymore on this you don’t leave me an option but serve a ban - thanks
Yes go on - it was me indulging in Haryana bashing. If only we Haryanavis took regular doses of quinine !
by Rajiv Lather
31 Mar 2019 18:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1370212

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Unsubstantiated Post laden with political overtones deleted , user warned for repeating the same
by Rajiv Lather
30 Mar 2019 16:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 813163

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

According to various newspapers and news sites like Punjab Kesri, Business Standard, Outlook, ANI, International Business Times, Bhaskar, Loksatta etc the black box of the Mi-17 seems to be missing. Some reports that 'hostile locals' may have carried it away begs the question if they have the requir...
by Rajiv Lather
28 Mar 2019 02:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 206713

Re: Indian ASAT Test

Is it going to be 1974 all over again ? It was in 1974 that Dev Kant Barooah, then president of Indian National Congress coined the now infamous quote, "India is Indira, Indira is India". We know how that went for Indira Gandhi, from a star of 1971 to emergency in 1975 and stunning defeat ...
by Rajiv Lather
24 Mar 2019 19:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

Sorry I forgot - the team that planned and executed the air strike are heroes too. My fault.
by Rajiv Lather
23 Mar 2019 17:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

PM Modi's tweet "I extend my greetings and best wishes to the people of Pakistan on the National Day of Pakistan. It is time that ppl of Sub-continent work together for a democratic, peaceful, progressive & prosperous region, in an atmosphere free of terror and violence" We seem to be ...
by Rajiv Lather
23 Mar 2019 15:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

When you send our armed forces into battle with one arm tied behind their back, then the end result is never going to be decisive. Please, please stop blaming our forces and their commanders, they are just following orders. If the orders and directives are deliberately fuzzy, then the outcome will b...
by Rajiv Lather
22 Mar 2019 20:08
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

Air Marshal Harish Masand is a 1971 veteran with a Sabre kill over East Pakistan on the first day of war. And Group Captain Hari Nair is the HAL Chief Test Pilot flying Dhruv, Rudra, LCH & LUH that everyone drools over on this forum. I would humbly request some respect for their point of view. ...
by Rajiv Lather
12 Mar 2019 16:57
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

The downed Pak pilot used his pistol to defend himself... in return was shot in the leg by one of the mob... and by the time army rescued and tried to take him to the hospital, he probably bled to death
by Rajiv Lather
06 Mar 2019 21:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190759

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

I guess we have 250+ Su-30mki ? This is what the Attorney General told the Supreme Court today... “We need Rafale jet to defend our country from F-16 fighter planes that recently bombed us. Without Rafale how can we resist them ? Rafale fighter jets are needed although MIG 21 of 1960s performed beau...
by Rajiv Lather
24 Feb 2019 22:18
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Pulwama Attack
Replies: 2282
Views: 431286

Re: Pulwama Attack

Any more from the Sturmabteilung (Brownshirts)?
by Rajiv Lather
24 Feb 2019 18:36
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Pulwama Attack
Replies: 2282
Views: 431286

Anjan sent packing, Katare next, then me

Stay off the trolling.

Thanks,
KM
by Rajiv Lather
19 Feb 2019 18:53
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Pulwama Attack
Replies: 2282
Views: 431286

Re: Pulwama Attack

All those waiting for a response from Modi: The response will be the same as in Kandahar, Mumbai I, Mumbai II, Kargil, Parliament attack etc. Please go back to doing whatever you were doing before this latest one happened, and wait for the next one and then the next one. And then start all over agai...
by Rajiv Lather
14 Feb 2015 22:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1178
Views: 293701

Re: BR Forum Feedback

I requested the Admins to delete my account earlier too. Please do the needful.
by Rajiv Lather
14 Feb 2015 22:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2015
Replies: 2849
Views: 326021

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 1 Feb 2

Maybe it's just me, but Modiji appears to be gushing goodwill in all directions - including toward the toilet. As someone who was repeatedly denied a visa to the US for years, why did he have to invite that country's President for the R-Day function, hain? He could have cold-shouldered the US for a...
by Rajiv Lather
28 Sep 2014 14:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul 2014
Replies: 2846
Views: 285372

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul

You heard Nawaz, and before that Baby Bhutto. You also heard Yasin Malik. And finally we watched and heard Modi's UN speech. What are we celebrating ? All those who thought 'acche din aane wale hain', better get your containers ready - it is going to be a long wait... And someone mentioned ISI chief...
by Rajiv Lather
10 May 2014 01:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433593

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Rajiv Lather wrote:For those who missed it, what has been edited/deleted by someone was "edited again - second warning. There is no need for this Rajiv - JE Menon".


I am going to type it down again, and you are welcome to ban me.
by Rajiv Lather
09 May 2014 22:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433593

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

For those who missed it, what has been edited/deleted by someone was "edited again - second warning. There is no need for this Rajiv - JE Menon".
by Rajiv Lather
09 May 2014 22:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433593

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Rajiv Lather wrote:"In short, look back to where you came from and then to what you have now."

Mods how are you tolerating this (edited for personal attack - JE Menon) ?

_______________________

Please do not repeat. Consider this a warning.
No wonder, we are where we are...
by Rajiv Lather
09 May 2014 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433593

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

"In short, look back to where you came from and then to what you have now."

Mods how are you tolerating this (edited for personal attack - JE Menon) ?

_______________________

Please do not repeat. Consider this a warning.
by Rajiv Lather
09 May 2014 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 269601

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr

Harish wrote:
Something seems to happen to those who ascend to the reins of power in this country. They become sick(ular). Reasons and mechanisms unknown. I was reading NaMo's interview to ToI and it smacked of naive, starry-eyed optimism. He might as well have been a Congi.
Exactly !
by Rajiv Lather
09 May 2014 12:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 269601

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr

Many deceptions of Nawaz Sharif - G.Parthasarathy, Business Line Sadly, few of our national leaders, perhaps with the exception of Narasimha Rao , understood how to deal with a complex personality like Nawaz Sharif. As a new Government is scheduled to assume office soon in South Block, it will hope...
by Rajiv Lather
08 May 2014 04:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433593

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

ramana wrote:RL, Why in this thread? Thats Paki news.
deleted - no longer required.
by Rajiv Lather
08 May 2014 04:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Godhra gambit - GM Putin refuses to walk into the obvious trap. He has sacrificed a single pawn, and is holding back his heavies. He will use them, if necessary, at a time and place of his choosing.
by Rajiv Lather
07 May 2014 22:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Where are the Jay twins ? The face of the West has been blackened by the Odessa fire. Compare Ukraine with Vietnam, Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Syria and the Balkans. How many Russians bombers shredded civilian bodies in Ukraine ? Putin is giving yet another chance to peace. Now we will see if the West's bl...
by Rajiv Lather
07 May 2014 12:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 269601

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr

Agnimitra wrote: Ok here goes -
Hamid Mir's Urdu column wrote:Title: Kya main ghaddaar hoon? (Am I a traitor?)
Thank you Sir !
by Rajiv Lather
06 May 2014 17:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 269601

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr

Can someone find an English version of Hamid Mir's column in Jung dated 5/5/2014 ? I understand it has some interesting revelations. Rajiv Lather Ji : Here is the Link to the Article in Urdu : Kya Main Ghadar Hoo ? By Hamid Mir Now we need "Someone" to translate into English. Cheers http:...
by Rajiv Lather
06 May 2014 16:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 269601

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 21 Apr

Can someone find an English version of Hamid Mir's column in Jung dated 5/5/2014 ? I understand it has some interesting revelations.
by Rajiv Lather
04 May 2014 20:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

UlanBatori wrote:These are not "radicals", they are rascals. Neo-Nazi scumbags, hain?

...And intelligent people writing in Strong Support of them. :roll:
What intelligent people ? I see no signs of intelligence; just greed and arrogance...
by Rajiv Lather
04 May 2014 19:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Prof Cohen says, "Not one out of 535 US congress members have spoken out, or asked a question about where this policy is headed; either they have lost their minds or their courage".
by Rajiv Lather
04 May 2014 19:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Professor Stephen Cohen of the Nation Magazine joins Thom to talk Russia, Ukraine, and why we're in a new Cold War.If you liked this clip of The Thom Hartmann Program, please do us a big favor and share it with your friends... and hit that "like" button! Are we in a new Cold War? Thanks A...
by Rajiv Lather
03 May 2014 23:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Messing around world will stop only if draft is enacted again. As long black water, white water brown water are recruited to do dirty jobs the messin around will continue unabted Actually if we look at Bin Laden's thought process (writings and speeches), he understood the Americans a lot better tha...
by Rajiv Lather
03 May 2014 20:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Godhra-2? Yup - the Godhra gambit; now it is GM Putin's turn. Who cares if a hundred Ukrainians die, or a thousand, or a hundred thousand. The advanced, peace-loving western democracies don't mind collateral damage running into a million deaths, as shown in Iraq. We should also remember, how these ...
by Rajiv Lather
03 May 2014 19:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Fundamentals ? We will discuss the troop movement later; the more pressing matter is the burning alive of almost 50 people. Yet another diabolical attempt at agenda setting...
by Rajiv Lather
03 May 2014 04:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Those people who managed to jump out of the burning building were "finished off" using baseball bats by the thugs of the extreme nationalist group Right Sector. The death toll has crossed 50.
by Rajiv Lather
03 May 2014 03:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 387771

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

Now this is more like the International community we know; peace, democracy, rule of law - resulting in burning alive of more than 35 civilians in Odessa. They will "rescue" Ukraine, just like Iraq, Libya, Egypt, Syria and Afghanistan. Advanced western democracies absolutely love collater...