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by Ramesh
05 Aug 2023 20:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1354
Views: 675606

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Data showing some variation from the planned graph.
by Ramesh
14 Dec 2022 21:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7937
Views: 2198400

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Balochis have decided to strike back by having a small bonfire.
by Ramesh
07 Oct 2022 21:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Air Force News & Discussion - 23 March 2021
Replies: 2252
Views: 831113

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

Just adding my two cents to the issue: Close Air Support in the Hiamlayas: The issue of inability to provide CAS in the Himalayas is well documented. Recall the proportion of our disputed borders which happen to be Himalayas. If this does not indicate doctrinal blindspot, what else could it be. Tran...
by Ramesh
13 Jul 2021 11:35
Forum: Mil-Tech Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018
Replies: 5960
Views: 2301203

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 17 Dec 2018

BrahMos missile fails during testfiring, falls shortly after takeoff https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/brahmos-missile-fails-during-testfiring-falls-shortly-after-takeoff20210712220530/ In the First Gulf War, of the 297 Tomahawk cruise missiles fired, 9 failed to clear the launch tu...
by Ramesh
10 Dec 2020 15:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2150002

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55232432

Will be grateful if someone can decipher this BBC hatchet job.
by Ramesh
03 Sep 2019 11:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
Replies: 2278
Views: 567850

Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission

National Geographic Channel is planning to broadcast live. What will be the content, no idea.
by Ramesh
03 Sep 2019 11:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5130
Views: 902954

Re: Deterrence

It could be something more sinister. Probably a dirty bomb attack or use other means to spread radiologically active substance. Either it is in plans or being threatened...
by Ramesh
08 Aug 2019 11:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Replies: 3305
Views: 946009

Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016

Supreme court refuses urgent hearing on Kashmir developments.
https://news.rediff.com/commentary/2019 ... 9ce67b13d6
by Ramesh
07 Aug 2019 12:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji
Replies: 54
Views: 11417

Re: RIP - Sushma Swaraj ji

ॐ शान्ति
by Ramesh
10 Apr 2019 11:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1217312

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

May be it is an electronic count and not a physical count (like today's cars report to their manufacturers their health). USA may not even tell Pakistan they did the count and they may not tell us if one of planes is missing. Remember the case of missing Malaysian Airliner. It had emerged that Roll...
by Ramesh
05 Jan 2018 18:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1281717

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

It was changed when one of theirs became chief
by Ramesh
17 Sep 2017 18:01
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh passes away
Replies: 49
Views: 29819

Re: Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh passes away

RIP brave son of India
by Ramesh
10 Aug 2017 01:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1281717

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

My 2 naya paisa on the issues, pl TIFWIW OROP : The fine print says it is not applicable if you quit on your own after pensionable service. A jawan is eligible for pension after 15 yrs of service but will retire depending on rank anywhere between 21 to 27 yrs of service. An officer is eligible for p...
by Ramesh
04 Jul 2017 06:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014
Replies: 4440
Views: 1281717

Re: Indian Army News & Discussions - 11 June 2014

My bad. Rediff was showing it as new article.
Anyway, even a broken clock is correct twice a day. The issues raised are genuine.
by Ramesh
18 Sep 2016 18:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
Replies: 1228
Views: 269122

Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes

Why restrict to air or ground. Lets think deep. Couple of Pakistani subs on patrol don't come back. Nobody sees or hears anything.
by Ramesh
10 Sep 2016 23:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Analyzing CPEC
Replies: 1405
Views: 401627

Re: Analyzing CPEC

I need information on what the Chinese like to eat normally and what they get in Pakistan Chinese, at work in USA, eat very plain food. Steamed rice, steamed veggies like carrots, bok Choi, and broccoli sometimes. There is always one meat in their meal - beef, pork most of the time. One newcomer co...
by Ramesh
28 Mar 2016 11:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2016
Replies: 2851
Views: 358053

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Jan 24, 2

Rediff reporting rocket attack on Afghan Parliament building donated by India.
And you know why its here.
by Ramesh
23 Mar 2016 22:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Holi
Replies: 13
Views: 3150

Happy Holi

Happy Holi everyone.
by Ramesh
11 Nov 2015 06:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy Diwali 2015
Replies: 18
Views: 4669

Re: Happy Diwali 2015

Happy Diwali everyone
by Ramesh
07 Sep 2015 06:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Sept 05, 2015
Replies: 2850
Views: 344612

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Sept 05,

^In the dawn news posted above
Interesting thing to note is that there is no photo of Shia student. It means situation is so bad that publishing a photo of shia will be painting a target on him.
by Ramesh
23 Aug 2015 20:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6376
Views: 2034636

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

There will be pilot is an assumption. Yes, there will be stress on instruments.
by Ramesh
15 Aug 2015 07:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Happy 69th Independence Day 2015
Replies: 52
Views: 9455

Re: Happy 69th Independence Day 2015

Happy Independence Day 2015
by Ramesh
27 Jul 2015 21:56
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015
Replies: 222
Views: 76350

Re: Abdul Kalam passes away Oct 15, 1931 - July 27, 2015

RIP kalam sir. You have been and will continue to be a source of inspiration of many in the country.
by Ramesh
03 Jun 2015 23:08
Forum: Military History Archive
Topic: Brig. RayC RIP
Replies: 90
Views: 38053

Re: Brig. RayC RIP

RIP Sir.
You will be missed.
by Ramesh
01 Mar 2015 08:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6207
Views: 1739235

Re: Internal Security Watch

^
Don't intend to peddle CT. But could be a message for higher ups or worse- a dry run for suitcase size bomb. Although there is a harmless explanation as well. A google search for anti radiation packing 9 layers leads to something called RICE PULLER. So might be a group of guys who got conned.
by Ramesh
22 Jan 2015 22:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec 2014
Replies: 2852
Views: 354913

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 12 Dec

^
A noob pooch:-
How do you fire shot gun type ammo with a type 56?
by Ramesh
18 Jan 2015 09:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4147
Views: 865972

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

There is a great paper - I will post the link when I find it showing how Islam as practised takes cues from Mohammad's behaviour from three different texts - each of which recorded different phases of his life. The three texts are the Quran, Sunna and Hadiths. In one phase Mohammad may have said &q...
by Ramesh
27 Dec 2014 20:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?
Replies: 56
Views: 9287

Re: Is breaking Pakistan in Indian interests?

Stable pakhanastan is certainly not in our interest.
It may fragment, they kill each other .. not our concern. Just build a huge wall, electrified fence and may be add a moat as well while at it.
by Ramesh
06 Dec 2014 21:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: How to Make Pakistan Pay For Terror Activities
Replies: 64
Views: 10866

Re: How to Make Pakistan Pay For Terror Activities

Military is but one tool in the hands of govt. There is really no end to imagination if we have the right tools. A few scenarios:- 1. KSE gets hacked repeatedly and stock prices go topsy turvy. Hurts RAPEs. 2. A computer of one of the nuclear reactor malfunctions and control rods get removed... 3. C...
by Ramesh
27 Aug 2014 19:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 6376
Views: 2034636

Re: Kaveri & aero-engine discussion

^
OT
This is what open source intelligence is all about. And one of the hazards of not having own capability. Had that been the case, the work would have been going on in some obscure lab without anybody becoming any wiser.
by Ramesh
21 Aug 2014 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine
Replies: 4026
Views: 408333

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine

20:37 Ukraine border guards begin checks on Russian aid trucks: Ukrainian border guards began on Thursday to inspect a Russian truck convoy carrying aid earmarked for humanitarian relief in eastern Ukraine that has been stranded at the frontier between the two former Soviet republics for nearly a w...
by Ramesh
20 Aug 2014 14:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul 2014
Replies: 2846
Views: 296631

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul

Coup but no Coup.... all maya 2:30pm | Army takes control of security Below is a video showing soldiers of the Pakistan Army taking position outside state institutions. As the protesters marched on to the Constitution Avenue on Tuesday night, the army had urged both the government and the protesting...
by Ramesh
18 Aug 2014 18:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul 2014
Replies: 2846
Views: 296631

Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - 19 Jul

18:28 Only path for Pakistan is resolve issues through peaceful bilateral talks under Shimla Agreement & Lahore Declaration: MEA 18:22 MEA: Pak envoy's meet with Hurriyat raises questions about its sincerity: The MEA statement on the cancelled Indo-Pak secy level talks. The MEA says: "The ...