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by A Deshmukh
18 Feb 2024 15:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

in circumstances where there is no pressing political need to bring in that person in the first place. I agree with this conclusion based on the information we have at this point of time. But, we don't know, what is being planned by the BIF. riots? reservations agitation (MH), farmers (PB, Delhi), ...
by A Deshmukh
18 Feb 2024 09:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Vile characters like Kamal Nath should not be allowed within a mile of the BJP office. Or is the plan to make Bharat "congress mukt" by importing the whole of the congress party into the BJP? I fail to see why the BJP even needs him though we may not like, it can be seen as a policy of di...
by A Deshmukh
09 Feb 2024 11:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

1. Judicial Reforms 2. IAS reforms 3. PoK 4. UCC 5. Waqf act repeal 6. Treating temples, churches, mosques, gurudwara on same level: - either free from all govt interference or - stop all black donations, all donations must be recorded and given tax break, complete 7. Reservations reforms: - only 1s...
by A Deshmukh
19 Jan 2024 11:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625312

Re: Understanding the US - Again

But no, Biden couldn't hold his ego in check and allowed the Deep State players to manipulate him into letting this disastrous war happen. [theory]Maybe all Bidenwa wanted is to make more money in $Bs and destroy all evidences of past money embezzlement. war gives a perfect excuse. Deep state wante...
by A Deshmukh
07 Jan 2024 13:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 891964

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

srai wrote: 07 Jan 2024 06:016km max range means MANPAD
2 meter for manpad seems large. 21kg.
maybe some vehicle carrier/launcher.
by A Deshmukh
31 Dec 2023 13:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Chess: Bharat has 3 of 8 in the World Championship Candidates. Vidit, Pragg and Guki. Hope to see a good result. Guki has a roller coaster ride this year. Reached India #1. then had bad performances in Asian Games and Qatar. But managed to sneak into Candidates. His games are wild and out of theory ...
by A Deshmukh
20 Dec 2023 13:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1018909

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

When Mk2 was first proposed, there was a lot of takleef on BRF. Why is it needed? Mk2 was seen as a delaying tactic, an excuse to - not order Mk1 and order only imported fighters. Now that mk1 has been ordered & planned in jingo-satisfying quantities, what if Mk2 fails to appear? or is delayed f...
by A Deshmukh
15 Dec 2023 16:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Based on comments from other visitors, it seems very difficult to carry something inside into the visitors gallery. IB should investigate if some MP passed on canisters to them after they cleared security. All this will come out under interrogation and camera recordings. IB/NIA/Police will know by n...
by A Deshmukh
05 Dec 2023 09:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 388482

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

vijayk wrote: 05 Dec 2023 08:54 TELANGANA BJP VOTES
Sad to see Malkajgiri at 20% votes.
At one point this parliamentary seat was one of the few BJP's seats with Bandaru Dattareya representing.
with high % of middle class Hindus this should be a winning seat. need better more active candidates.
by A Deshmukh
01 Dec 2023 10:30
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021
Replies: 1648
Views: 685058

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 12 April 2021

Some Qs:
Why is Mod signing with BHEL for gun mount?
Shouldn't the contract be from Navy --> Shipyard --> Gun Mount vendor.

from the links this seem to be for existing & new ships. which ones? how many per ship?
existing ships does not have good guns currently? will there be refit?
by A Deshmukh
31 Oct 2023 10:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

This is one of the reasons for Shinde (Maratha) to be the CM and not DF (Brahmin)
by A Deshmukh
15 Oct 2023 23:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Movie: Sam Bahadur
Replies: 4
Views: 92831

Re: Movie: Sam Bahadur

Directed by Meghana Gulzar. Considering how she changed the story of Calling Sehmet... changed the entire essence of the film - from a true story of a patriotic Kashmiri Muslim girl spy who returned home victorious - to a girl who cried and felt guilty. I am sure she will make a mess of it. dose of ...
by A Deshmukh
10 Oct 2023 14:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1574827

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

Palestine is like a cornered wild animal - it will predictably lash out. We all know what needs to be done with wild animals (your choice of words) that turn man/woman-eaters. Israel could have easily given them a viable state or semi-state so its populace would have something to lose - today they ...
by A Deshmukh
05 Oct 2023 10:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Archery: Women's team wins gold - Compound beating Korea
by A Deshmukh
04 Oct 2023 21:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Gukesh lost from a drawn position against Iran. If we had won the tie against Iran, we would have been number 1. This is the second time Gukesh losing a game is costing us a gold. Gukesh blundered into loosing 2 pawns in an end-game with 3 pawns. Engines said it was drawable. but Guki resigned. and...
by A Deshmukh
04 Oct 2023 18:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Chess: China-Bharat 2-2 draw. third draw in a row. we are on second position.
Iran continues to lead and will win gold.
Bridge: Mens team beat China in semi-finals.
by A Deshmukh
04 Oct 2023 14:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Bridge - we are leading narrowly over Chin in semis after 4 sessions (2 more to go). Fingers crossed.
by A Deshmukh
04 Oct 2023 13:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1308582

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Chess - we are very strong in men's team (Guki, Pragg, Arjun, Vidit, Hari).
but failed to beat Iran and Uzbekistan (both were 2-2 draws).
Iran is in lead currently.
most likely will have to settle for silver.
by A Deshmukh
22 Sep 2023 19:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406547

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Few years ago we have Khali flags on Red Fort. A lot of rona dhana then.
Today, the battle with Khali is being fought in Kanada.
by A Deshmukh
19 Sep 2023 20:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406547

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

We should propose a Joint Investigation Committee.
And then bring every Khalis terrorist in Kanada under scanner.
And have daily conferences and openly state the free reign of terrorists.
Include Kanishka bombing.
by A Deshmukh
19 Sep 2023 16:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406547

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

Supplies of Uranium from Canada was contracted till 2020.
I am assuming this was not renewed. Don't recall any news on this.
by A Deshmukh
17 Sep 2023 10:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 176
Views: 169300

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

200 is too less one would think and would get used up in 10 days or so of high intensity conflict. I wouldn't worry on this. Once the initial orders are done, it will open the floodgates. we have 200-300 attack helis. all need missiles. Govt will not allow imported ones. It will follow the pattern ...
by A Deshmukh
14 Sep 2023 20:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

BJP needs to ramp up activities if they want to make an impact in the Telangana State elections.
TRS sitting MLAs are active and meeting residents all over the city. And we don't even know who the BJP's candidate is.
Voters are smart and will not vote for MLAs on Modi's name.
by A Deshmukh
25 Aug 2023 17:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 891964

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

7800 cr seems large for the items listed. without numbers or specifics its difficult to judge.
by A Deshmukh
09 Aug 2023 21:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments
Replies: 3234
Views: 891964

Re: Military Acquisitions, Partnerships & Developments

About time.
No point of being IT Superpower, if we cannot build and use our own OS, at least in the Govt sector.
by A Deshmukh
08 Jul 2023 21:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Our economy is fairly insulated from the monsoon, as there are enough food stocks to prevent high inflation.. Overall economy can absorb shocks, but bad monsoon in 2023 will affect sowing and crop yield, leading to bad rural economy, and negative sentiment in the rural/agri sector affecting votes i...
by A Deshmukh
06 Jul 2023 22:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

the biggest concern/factor for 2024 would be monsoon rains. going by past trends, whenever rains are bad in an election year, govt has lost. how the govt handles a bad monsoon will determine the outcome. with all the insurance schemes and proactive & pro-farmer govt., I would assume they will ha...
by A Deshmukh
04 Jul 2023 18:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 176
Views: 169300

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

only 10? of course 10 > 0...so news is still +ve.
but 10 indicates LCH production orders are still not placed in large quantities yet.
by A Deshmukh
03 Jul 2023 09:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

with NCP 50 MLAs in BJP camp, there will 50 seats less for BJP to stand in the next MLA elections.
Affects the post elections dynamics.
by A Deshmukh
17 Jun 2023 21:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977554

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

I think we are expecting too much. that engine TOT will give us technology to design our own engines.
Maybe our goal is engine TOT that will allow us to make the engines and hence make Tejas sanction proof. Avoid any mischief by the US. Thats it.
by A Deshmukh
17 Jun 2023 01:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 772970

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

PS - I'm concerned about Modi's single point agenda of progress to the extent of allowing andolanjeevis run-riot. progress translates into less number of poor Hindus means less number of Hindus vulnerable for rice bag conversions or target for abrahamics. nothing wrong in this focus. the war with b...
by A Deshmukh
15 Jun 2023 21:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2230145

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

We can continue doing Hindi-Amreki bhai bhai and buy a few billions dollar equipment now and then,
as long as Khalistanis in the west keep dying of cancers and gas explosions and other internal saboteurs keep visiting ED.
by A Deshmukh
12 Jun 2023 13:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6363
Views: 1977554

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Kaveri has to compete with 2-3 other engines that are decades ahead in technology. We do not have the infrastructure - flying test beds, wind tunnels, etc. Imvho, What we need to do is build a unmanned flying test bed around the existing version of the engine. Ghatak/SWIFT is in the works, but that ...
by A Deshmukh
19 Apr 2023 11:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Dedollarisation and India.
Replies: 23
Views: 9994

Re: Dedollarisation and India.

Can we have a serious thought to Dedollarisation and its impact on India/Indians: Scenario 1) Dollar depreciates slowly by 10% per year Scenario 2) Dollar collapses by 50% or more in one year what effect will it have on India and Indians: 1) IT industry 2) Import dependent industries and other Expor...
by A Deshmukh
18 Apr 2023 11:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020
Replies: 669
Views: 229822

Re: Naval Tejas Mk1: News & Discussion - 03 January 2020

Bharadwaj wrote:https://www.livefistdefence.com/indian- ... lca-order/
Indian Navy Considering Small N-LCA Order?
We on BRF have been crying for this for donkeys years. Finally some common sense is dawning.
by A Deshmukh
06 Apr 2023 11:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 633
Views: 238829

Re: Indian Interests_2

They simply don't have skilled people to reabsorb over 2 million jobs currently being done out of India. if $-Re valuation goes to 10Rs., US MNCs will shift jobs to other countries ex: Philippines. Plus another black swan event is the upcoming AI revolution, which will just eliminate many of the jo...
by A Deshmukh
05 Apr 2023 20:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 633
Views: 238829

Re: Indian Interests_2

massive devaluation of the dollar. It can be $1 == Rs10. Who knows? at this level, our IT/ITES/BPO industry will go into a tailspin. consequently, urban real estate market will collapse. there will be dominoes effect all around. will not be good for us too. Modi govt will allow gradual Re appreciat...
by A Deshmukh
01 Apr 2023 10:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2209
Views: 769462

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

Jay wrote:Totally understood, but funds once given back won't be recouped for budgeting purposes and may not be tagged onto next years budget.
How much funds are actually given back? considering the spate of orders in the last few weeks, the funds seem to be allocated to other projects.
by A Deshmukh
20 Mar 2023 10:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523370

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Tanaji wrote:with Poland transferring its stocks to Ukraine and poised to get modern weapons in return free of cost.
I don't think anything will be free. US will making either Polish or Ukrainians pay in loans for this capex.
Plus US will certainly make money in maintenance contracts.