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by RajeevK
27 Sep 2023 02:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6359
Views: 1312459

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

hgupta wrote: 26 Sep 2023 23:36 What happened to the India men relay 4x4 team that nearly beat the US men relay 4x4 team? How did they do in the finals?
Athletics will start from the 29th of September
by RajeevK
04 May 2023 13:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 389363

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

Lisa wrote: Did India even give these medals out? If not, then where whapsi?
Probably they would have won in Commonwealth games.
But there is no Wrestling in 2026 Commonwealth games.
by RajeevK
02 Nov 2022 23:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

They still publish the breakdown by ethnicity and religion and can be found at UK Prison Population Statistics Buddhist numbers appear to be quite high. The breakdown of prisoners listed in the Times article is from June 2021 for England and Wales The population from June 2022 is Christian 36,307 Mu...
by RajeevK
02 Nov 2022 15:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

With the expected Hinduphobic turd comment : But the picture is not all rosy, as last month's clashes in Leicester between groups of young Hindus and Muslims showed, with some suggesting that the rise of Hindu nationalism in India is fuelling anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain, the report said 'Times...
by RajeevK
25 Aug 2022 20:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://www.deccanherald.com/national/incoherent-judgments-have-serious-impact-on-dignity-of-judicial-institutions-sc-1139218.html And this : incoherent judgement, incomprehensible writing. :lol: And yet the Collegium survives!! Too much political the judges are. Better if they an IAS type entrance...
by RajeevK
17 Aug 2022 22:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

vijayk wrote: This is the nteirim order of April 8, 2021 of the Supreme Court permitting the Centre to deport Rohingyas in accordance with the law.
The catch here is that they can be deported in accordance with the law. I am sure everyone here is aware of how the laws can be interpreted.
by RajeevK
16 Aug 2022 13:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Anyone can decipher why FIFA banned India. What was Praful Patel's role? Praful Patel was ousted by Supreme Court as he had completed three stints of four years. SC also set up a Committee of Administrators to finalise a new constitution. I think Praful Patel may have complained to FIFA about it an...
by RajeevK
06 Jul 2022 03:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

So as per the esteemed judge of the Supreme Court, India cannot be classified as a mature democracy. This is a very elitist and feudal statement and it is like the argument hat India should not be granted independence as they are not fit to govern themselves. People were not commenting on the judgem...
by RajeevK
01 Jul 2022 14:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Nupur's petition was to move all the cases filed against her in various courts across the country to Delhi. Judges should have either granted it or said no and given the reasons. But then the judges are onto sermonising.
by RajeevK
15 Jun 2022 12:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion
Replies: 396
Views: 44052

Re: Agnipath (Tour of Duty): News & Discussion

If 25% of the recruits go on to continue after four years, the armed forces get to filter the best of the lot. This will definitely make the organisation leaner and better trained. In addition the ones who will not be able adapt to the ethos of the organisation even after four years will be filtered...
by RajeevK
03 Jun 2022 16:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2892144

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

^ to be fair, my experience here in UK with the lower end stores (Primark etc.) has been 70% B'desh, 20% China and 10% India. Paki maal usually found in the towels/ napkins section. Historically as part agreements with EU, Bangladesh being classed as Least Developed Country benefited from the EU's ...
by RajeevK
19 May 2022 02:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8707
Views: 2266036

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

kit wrote:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... id-package

ooohh lalala Potential $500 million deal would put India near Israel, Egypt
I am sure with $500 million India can get one F35 with some weapons thrown in to round it off.
by RajeevK
07 Jun 2021 20:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716872

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

-- In the first hearing itself, the bench had made some observations on equality etc. Govt should have at least reacted at that time. Now it just reinforces message that SC came to the rescue and forced unwilling govt to change policy. Equality is again subjective and you can twist it the way you w...
by RajeevK
07 Jun 2021 19:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716872

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

PM Modi's speech on 07/06/2021 1700Hrs IST. Free Covid-19 vaccine for all above 18 years from June 21: Modi PM Modi's address to naation: Here are the key takeaways If the govt had announced this much earlier , the 75/25 split, it would have prevented unnecessary debates . Now it makes it look like...
by RajeevK
07 Jun 2021 18:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I am new to Lutyens' Delhi. My knowledge of Dilli begins & ends with yearly Republic Day parade (my favourite holiday in the calendar year). This is held on the Rajpath. So, what will the Central Vista do to the yearly parade? Will it be still on Rajpath? Or, moved to another road/street? Rajpa...
by RajeevK
07 Jun 2021 17:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Questions: 1/ what is going to happen to the old parliament building ?? 2/ When was this Central Vista scheme first envisaged ? To me is appears that this guy wanted to be involved in the project as it is a very prestigious once in a lifetime project and would have made him even more famous and a p...
by RajeevK
13 May 2021 14:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Atmavik wrote:For the PM, it time to course-correct

https://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Home/ ... mageview=0
Mudi should rejine
by RajeevK
12 May 2021 20:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Reading through the 8 point letter from the united Vasooli agadi to Modiji, I am not sure how Modi can reply to questions that has already been answered. The questions are politically motivated, e.g. repeal of farm laws, Central Vista construction and vaccination can go hand in hand. If the opposit...
by RajeevK
04 May 2021 15:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716872

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

SC has already asked central govt to reconsider its vaccine strategy. The central govt's new vaccine strategy is also in tatters. In the budget, the govt had reserved Rs 35,000 crores, which is hardly enough for 23 crore vaccines at Rs 150 per dose , which hardly covers 2 doses for around 11 crore ...
by RajeevK
30 Apr 2021 05:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Kejriwal was busy supporting farmers protest right from the beginning (Dec 2020?) and AAP worker even went ahead and set up WiFi for the protesting farmers. kejriwal farmer protest support If you look at Delhi, I do not feel farmers will be affected in any case as most of them are happy to sell thei...
by RajeevK
27 Apr 2021 17:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Epic ad, based on Pappu's IQ As if on cue COngress workers have ransacked the ad agency responsible for this ad Bhai Jagtap President, Mumbai Congress ANI - Congress workers held a protest today at the #Mumbai office of Storia Foods over the company's recent advertisement allegedly mocking Congress...
by RajeevK
13 Apr 2021 16:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkUKUte2zt4 Modi Has Created a New Pro-Hindu Power Elite—Protecting India's Social Unity Not Important to Them' An interview featuring Karan Thapar and Sanjaya Baru, two deracinated and entitled, erstwhile small time lootyens relics, desperately seeking relevance in ...
by RajeevK
05 Apr 2021 18:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1664478

Re: Internal Security Watch

I hope they learn from the mistakes and improve their procedures and do not repeat the mistakes. The deceased included eight from the District Reserve Guard (DRG), seven from the CRPF's CoBRA, six from the Special Task Force and one from the 'Bastariya' battalion of the CRPF. Chhattisgarh Maoist att...
by RajeevK
05 Apr 2021 17:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Replies: 6030
Views: 1224076

Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion

As a mango man, I am troubled that our (and your's) aspirations are fulfilled by such low level event which is equivalent to reinventing of wheel. I feel that is a wrong thinking. It is not just about reinventing the wheel, it is also how good a wheel you make. The whole Japanese auto industry prog...
by RajeevK
05 Apr 2021 17:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I am not sure how many of you know or remember H. Y. Sharada Prasad . he was a media advisor to Indira Gandhi from late 1960s and also served as media advisor to Rajiv Gandhi when he was the prime minister. As per wiki during his tenure with Indira Gandhi, Sharada Prasad was known to have assisted i...
by RajeevK
04 Apr 2021 23:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1664478

Re: Internal Security Watch

The IA is squeamish to enter the fray What next for the army, take over police activities and run thanas next? After all police can't control local riots, e.g. the recent one in Delhi. So the next could very well be to take over the local policing activities. CRPF's mandate is internal security, so...
by RajeevK
25 Mar 2021 18:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 923863

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

The news about resumption of Cricket with Pakis gets published once every six months... Yes, it looks like a planted story. Goes well with the lots of things attributed to unnamed sources as per Secret India-Pakistan Peace Roadmap Brokered by Top UAE Royal It could all be to influence the new US ad...
by RajeevK
22 Mar 2021 19:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

almost all presstitutes and media owners are quiet They have always been quiet and have never questioned the the secular entities/governments on crimes, bad governance, corruption, etc. I feel MVA will somehow stick together as it is in the interests of all the parties in the alliance to continue t...
by RajeevK
22 Mar 2021 18:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

UK lectures other countries on right to protest, despite the fact it's the ordinary public which is mostly affected by these protests as the protestors brazenly block roads and destroy public and private properties. Meanwhile what they do in their country is to bring a bill to put restrictions on pr...
by RajeevK
22 Mar 2021 17:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

How come someone like Vaze who is extorting money from hotels/restaurants/bars end up extorting Ambani as well? It takes a lot of institutional backing, manpower and ingenuity to implement such an extortion attempt.
by RajeevK
14 Mar 2021 19:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

It looks like some embedded sleeper type of termite commie/naxals in the system may have surreptitiously slipped in that notification about maths & physics not being the prerequisite requirements for the study of engineering. I think people are unnecessarily creating a controversy. There is now...
by RajeevK
10 Mar 2021 23:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

It was started by a Pakistani origin person and every Paki and Khalistani in the country signed it. It was in fact a Liberal Democrat Councillor Gurcharn Singh (Councillor for St Mary's Ward, Maidenhead ) who started the petition. The reason he gave was that he was distressed by the conditions in I...
by RajeevK
09 Mar 2021 22:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

well, the britshits certainly backed off real fast. Not exactly. Nigel Adams was representing the government's viewpoint in the debate. In the link I have posted, his bits are towards the end. ANINews has only picked up bits of what he said that are not controversial. For example, he also said inhi...
by RajeevK
09 Mar 2021 17:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5575
Views: 1518250

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Here is the link to the debate yesterday on Press Freedom and Safety of Protesters: India The debate was a result of the petition created by Gurcharn Singh (LD) (Councillor for St Mary's Ward, Maidenhead ). He is quoted to have been moved by the conditions in India. His family is from a farming back...
by RajeevK
02 Mar 2021 20:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5263
Views: 1741438

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

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/28/us/politics/china-india-hacking-electricity.html This article is a big deal. In an event of war India could be crippled internally. Maharastra political leader Raut has also acknowledged the same. Someone in the forum has said this wayback but I thought it was som...
by RajeevK
10 Feb 2021 21:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1896
Views: 476011

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygLqwA3nPG4&feature=youtu.be I just wonder how this AI Mitra got famous as a defence expert. Nothing of value in the video, just a lot of pompous rants. Starts with asking Uttam for Rafale, claims India had AESA tech when we bought Phalcon, India being anthropolo...
by RajeevK
10 Feb 2021 21:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1896
Views: 476011

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Apply heavy fine on Twitter/FB for not complying with Indian laws or not blocking account which promote violence in India or towards Indian citizens. Ideally he fine should be a percentage of turnover/assets. otherwise the crooked companies will get around it is by showing loss or going a fixed amo...
by RajeevK
09 Jan 2021 01:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810265

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

No part of agricultural activity falls under the union list. Agriculture in itself falls under state list. Agricultural trade and commerce falls in concurrent list. So that's what the legal challenge is about. But as I said, generally the central government has tried to consolidate it's power on it...