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- 19 Nov 2016 21:41
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Apologies for the double post here - I have posted the same to the judiciary thread as well. A hypothetical question to the legal gurus. What happens if the SC stays the de-monetization drive ? From the courtroom dealings, as reported by the press, its very clear that the arguments are focussed main...
- 17 Nov 2016 19:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
The risk that NM runs with this grand scheme is that even those who are supporting him will turn against him if liquidity crunch doesn't improve in next couple of weeks in the short run and if there is no impact of this exercise on common man in the long run like corruption going down, better gover...
- 16 Nov 2016 16:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Just came back from my bank. Went there to withdraw cash for sundry items. ATM was not working. There was a small queue to deposit and 3 or 4 people like me, who were seated waiting for the teller to announce our name. Two members of the peaceful community, no bath, white pajama till ankle level, no...
- 15 Nov 2016 19:01
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
UP govt. can accept the stamp duty and registration fees in these notes, typically 8% of the transaction value, but the IT department can easily correlate the guideline value to the transaction value ?
- 15 Nov 2016 14:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
No Stay from SC. Posted the matter for further hearing on Nov 25. As expected kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioner
- 10 Nov 2016 21:14
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy
In the mean while.. SC to hear plea against demonetisation next week Any clue on how this would end? Are there any legal routes like ordinances/acts which needs to be promulgated before de-notifying a denomination of currency? I don't think Modi & co have missed on these steps if I am to believ...
- 10 Nov 2016 13:16
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482843
Re: Currency Demonitisation and Future course of Indian Economy
I don't think prosecution is Modi's intent. Its simply impossible given the numbers involved. He would be quite happy and content with #1. The money coming into the banking system, which by itself is HUGE #2. Catch the biggest top 10 fishes (I am sure 7-8 will belong to Congoons + their coitre) and ...
- 29 Sep 2016 17:54
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 501993
Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
good to see politicians despite their differences coming together for once to support our nations security. they surely sensed public mood and fell in line. That's because of the operational success that has been achieved. Congi would have played a different tune, if God forbid, one of our boys got...
- 29 Sep 2016 17:16
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 501993
Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
My Apologies and shaashtanga pranams to Shri NaMo, Shri Manohar Parikkar and to this government.
- 19 Sep 2016 15:15
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144773
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
within the limits of their financial and soft power, russians have been quite ruthless in defending their vital interests. creaky gear like old BMTC buses is delivering deadly strikes daily in syria. its india who is the perennial guy who punches way below our weight, completely risk averse and pro...
- 18 Sep 2016 22:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144773
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
Is this guy for real ? The top most minister in the cabinet ? India will intensify efforts to isolate Pakistan internationally :eek: :oops: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-will-intensify-efforts-to-isolate-Pakistan-internationally-says-Arun-Jaitley-after-Uri-attack/articleshow/5439481...
- 18 Sep 2016 22:17
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144773
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
And I humbly request that the "Modi Achievements" thread be closed as well.Singha wrote:24 hrs window is nearly over
Nothing as usual
I will lock this thread tomorrow after any stragglers have vented here
- 18 Sep 2016 20:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144773
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
The tamasha has started... Give actionable intelligence! So I believe dossier is being prepared.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 394359.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/indi ... 394359.cms
- 18 Sep 2016 14:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144773
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
This is ALL OUT WAR and our response be for that. Damn with building deeper assets, Baloch etc. We need MASSIVE RETALIATION TODAY! We have very little window for a massive disproportionate retaliation before the big brothers restrain us. I hope NM lives up to this challenge
- 14 Sep 2016 13:40
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 186866
Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
Please stop misrepresenting others.csubash wrote:From chetak, chandrasekaran, vina & yagnasri's post above , it looks as if the violence against TN & Tamils properties deserve this as TN seems to have exploited Cauvery & Karnataka from time immemorial
- 14 Sep 2016 08:16
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 186866
Re: South India River Water Issues/Disputes
TN in general is a recipient of natural resources, especially water. Their record when they are providers, of the same cauvery water to the farmers of Karaikal (Pondy) is dismal . IMHO violence on the TN side is less because at the end of the day they are getting the water they wanted. No one would ...
- 09 Sep 2016 08:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Hopefully GSTN will not hit a road block - Swamy has been raising a red flag on it for a while.
- 29 Aug 2016 07:05
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
- Replies: 4246
- Views: 1222001
Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
^^ Is a 100 km march really doable by a really determined human if he applies his mind? Am asking since in the video, all the trainees make it through the 100 km march without even 1 dropping out!! :eek: :eek: These are no ordinary humans :) Remember these guys finished a 36 hour non-stop stress co...
- 24 Aug 2016 11:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
- Replies: 4795
- Views: 1563147
Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Before making A/c coaches the default, IR should first ensure that only bonafide passengers board a coach. All the sleeper/second class sitting coaches have swathes of people sitting or standing everywhere including the (in)famous SRMU badged folks who consider its their birth right to board any coa...
- 24 Jun 2016 12:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/new ... 895918.cms
Doesn't read anything like what Vina has posted. Just wanted to call this out. Thats all.
Doesn't read anything like what Vina has posted. Just wanted to call this out. Thats all.
- 21 Jun 2016 15:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
What was RRR doing when the ED sent a letter asking for specific information on Nov 2014 ? If you sit tight no wonder "attack dog" pounce on you
- 09 Mar 2016 15:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Mallaya left India - for good ? Or is that a visiting trip ?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/busi ... 327881.cms
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/busi ... 327881.cms
- 02 Mar 2016 16:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39540
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
Every one of that "innovative things in the name of CTC" is either covered by FBT or IT already. Middle class is at the paying end of "undocumented services" - for two reasons. The service tax burden is shifted to the "paying end" - No one says, I shall provide you serv...
- 02 Mar 2016 15:40
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
- Replies: 251
- Views: 39540
Re: Budget 2016 - news & discussions
This so called "massive underhand dealings in the service sector via medical bills, LTA and inventive breakup of salary to hoodwink tax authorities." is peanuts compared to what Singha pointed out. Medical bills get a tax relief of 5k at best. Now compare what a neighborhood doctor charges...
- 19 Jan 2016 11:26
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion
- Replies: 379
- Views: 127420
Re: Indian Tourism: News & Discussion
Visit Gangtok. Fly to Siliguri or to Calcutta and from there take a train (overnight). I went there 5 years back - but back then it wasn't too crowded but had all the facilities. I don't think there are enough places in Gangtok itself to justify a 5 day stay, but you can combine it with either Darje...
- 06 Jan 2016 07:24
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 177198
Re: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pathankot-terror-attack-Jihadis-made-dry-runs-at-Pakistani-air-base-intelligence-sources-say/articleshow/50461180.cms <quote> The specific details came amid speculation that Indian security forces may have captured alive at least one of the fidayeen raider or...
- 04 Jan 2016 06:31
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 177198
Re: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
The need of the hour is overt military operation - not covert - which actually IS seen as act of war, both by the pigs and their western handlers
- 03 Jan 2016 21:53
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
- Replies: 1213
- Views: 177198
Re: Pathankot AirForce base under attack
Narendra Modi government has to retaliate and OVERTLY at that. Some thing just doesn't add up - Modi's public behavior on this is very confusing - first "enemies of humanity" or then talks about Yoga :eek: I for one expected him to cancel all public functions and return to Delhi asap. Quit...
- 21 Dec 2015 20:21
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
A nice article by Jaggi on the current state of affairs...
http://swarajyamag.com/economy/govts-mi ... uld-chill/
http://swarajyamag.com/economy/govts-mi ... uld-chill/
- 25 Sep 2015 21:32
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Divesting BSNL has no link to the points you made. It can be done tomorrow if GOI is up to it... ..at which point it will probably go belly up the next day.... And pray tell me what would happen the day after ? You can't complain about the pace at which things are moving while completely ignoring t...
- 25 Sep 2015 18:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1104054
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
I am no economic expert, but I still believe the government is trying to do its best *given* the circumstances. To recap #1. Parties which just have 44 or 18 MP's call the shots today and openly proclaim that they would not let any legislation to pass. #2. Banking sector burdened with lakhs of crore...
- 28 Jul 2015 07:15
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
- Replies: 222
- Views: 87554
Re: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
Please watch this, preferably with your children - though this is in Tamil, has very nice sub-titles. Can assure that its one of the best 25 minutes you will spend. Striking simplicity and humility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY_oMRu-tIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY_oMRu-tIE
- 27 Jul 2015 20:15
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
- Replies: 222
- Views: 87554
Re: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
I want a befitting memorial to be made right at the heart of Delhi!
- 27 Jul 2015 20:09
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
- Replies: 222
- Views: 87554
Re: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
Aashada Ekadashi. Attained Vaikuntam!
- 05 Jul 2015 11:12
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Railways Thread
- Replies: 3937
- Views: 738527
Re: Indian Railways Thread
it has to butt-brains that would build under-passes without proper drainage system. I recall the time when there was a cyclone in Madras. I was driving a scooter and needed to get to the other side of the railway line at the Loyola college subway in Numgambakkam. Stranded on this for the whole nigh...
- 26 Jun 2014 21:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 757036
Re: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
:rotfl: Any YumBeeAye with his ear to the ground would also know that Sammy has been slowly but surely creating its own services and app store ecosystem for the past couple of years. I can't speak for others, but had a samsung phone and have used their app store. Its a poor me too effort, pathetic ...
- 26 Jun 2014 20:42
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 757036
Re: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
I think its not about google making money out of Android. Google monetizes the treasure trove of data about everything under the planet. For this to continue, they will need more and more of this to keep flowing in and the ability to feed this back effectively to the end user. Both Android and Chrom...
- 26 Jun 2014 19:44
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 757036
Re: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
Well you could say that. I shall eventually use what I believe makes my life easier
- 26 Jun 2014 17:23
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 757036
Re: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
Search, location services, email, Navigation/maps, online storage, office apps, Google+. What I like about Google is they try to provide use all these , consolidate and push information to you that makes a lot of sense at a particular point in time (hence the "now"]. Examples: I bought a b...
- 26 Jun 2014 16:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
- Replies: 8048
- Views: 757036
Re: Phone, Tablet and Gizmo Thread #0x02
If Amazon had considered WebOS earlier, we might have seen a grand alliance of Amazon, LG, HP, and finally, Sammy by now. Considered and dropped. Guess what, they'll have to figure out the alternative. And my guess is GB will also be part of this cabal. Might be WAYYYYYY off, but there is a big big...