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by a_bharat
27 Feb 2024 09:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 773218

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Indeed. If things work out, BJP may double its vote share to 2% in AP by 2029, all by itself.
by a_bharat
24 Dec 2023 06:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231743

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

The spring semester 2024 at many US universities is about to start in 2-3 weeks. The MEA needs to put out a US Travel Advisory for students and families going to the US. A warning of hate crimes against Hindus, violent gun crime, and violent crime in general in many large metropolitan localities ac...
by a_bharat
03 Oct 2023 15:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406668

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

Chetak ji, yes, there could be money coming through hawala channels. But, that money doesn't add to India's forex account and may be causing more harm than good.
by a_bharat
03 Oct 2023 15:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406668

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

Looking at the source of remittances, it is a paltry 0.6% from Canada. So, the money-flow is one way. High time that India severely restricts the forex outflow and bank loans to students going to Canada and all other western countries. There should be a list of top schools and departments where stud...
by a_bharat
21 Sep 2023 14:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406668

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

madhu wrote: 21 Sep 2023 14:09 Visa to India by indian embassy in Canada is back. It's a technical glitch...
Just checked the BLS website. It still shows the suspension notice.
by a_bharat
21 Sep 2023 13:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 773218

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Is it 33% of current numbers or 33% of the (to be) increased numbers?
by a_bharat
16 Sep 2023 06:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Vayutuvan wrote: 16 Sep 2023 05:59
a_bharat wrote: 15 Sep 2023 13:03 The trade-off being unproductive weight. May be there are ways to minimize this.
OProbably that can be arranged with some obvious engineering gizmos. Your post made me visualize a system. I have it my mind's eye.
I am curious. Please explain. Thanks.
by a_bharat
15 Sep 2023 13:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Another model one can think of is entire goods trains directly loaded on ship (so, no time or labour wastage trasferring containers between ship and train twice each way). Train ferries existed for a century.

The trade-off being unproductive weight. May be there are ways to minimize this.
by a_bharat
14 Sep 2023 06:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Any transhipment of a ship based cargo to a land based transport via trains or trucks seems impractical. One Evergreen class container ship is 20000 TEU each 40Ft or 12.2m long. The length of a double stacked train pulling this over land ~(20000/2)*12/1000= 120km long train for ONE Evergreen class ...
by a_bharat
25 Jul 2023 16:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390907

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

Didn't they show middle finger to India by allowing Chinese spy ship despite strong protest by India. This, just a few months after receiving (and continues to receive) generous aid from India?
by a_bharat
25 Jul 2023 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390907

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

I really don't think there's much to gain for India from the tiny Srl Lankan economy. Strategically, Sri Lanka has become a China wh**e, and will remain so. We are better off without providing easy access to Lankans to India, be it Sinhalese or Tamils. Even the Hindu Nepal has become a pain. Enough ...
by a_bharat
14 May 2023 09:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - News and Discussion
Replies: 29
Views: 6396

Re: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) - News and Discussion

GoI seems eager to score worthless brownie points by giving away or open sourcing India's digital platforms. I don't see much upside to this, but a big downside: making it easy for the enemies to find the security weaknesses and launch cyber attacks.
by a_bharat
01 Feb 2023 08:58
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

In India, it is not possible to short a stock directly (except intraday). Shorting is done through derivatives (futures and options). But, there is liquidity only in current month futures and options for individual stocks, that too limited for most of Adani stocks. There is very little liquidity in ...
by a_bharat
29 Jan 2023 11:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019172

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

I don't quite understand why the elected government is unable to exercise its legitimate authority and tell the IAF: well, we have carefully considered your view point and decided that it is in the best interest of the nation that only Indian made planes will be made available to you and you will ha...
by a_bharat
28 Jan 2023 12:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I read somewhere that they shorted bonds issued by Adani companies in the US market.
by a_bharat
25 Jan 2023 16:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Some twitter user posted chatGPT summary of Hindenburg report on Adani:

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by a_bharat
04 Dec 2022 11:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 1895
Views: 472950

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

With all the buzz about chatGPT in the last few days, I just wanted to try it out. I typed in this single line "write a letter to NYT criticizing hinduphobic articles written by their brown slaves". It generated the following letter: Dear New York Times, I am writing to express my concern ...
by a_bharat
03 Dec 2022 15:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Different GSTs are not necessary. India can set high import tariff rates and penalize under-invoicing. a_bharat ji, and what will we do when others retaliate in a similar tit for tat fashion Our biggest problem is Chinese imports. The trade is heavily imbalanced in China's favour. Indian merchandis...
by a_bharat
03 Dec 2022 12:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I am wondering if Govt. can reduce GST on domestic Make in India products and leave same rates on imported item. Would that be possible? Would that benefit Make in India products? That would be difficult, I think. If India did that it would be against the WTO rules and the affected nations can take...
by a_bharat
18 Nov 2022 17:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 592241

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Ashokk wrote:
a_bharat wrote:Didn't see the satellites being released. Did it carry any?
It carried three payloads developed by SpaceKidz India, Bazoomq Armenia, and N-Space Tech India. As it is a sub-orbital mission it did not release any satellites.
Thank you.
by a_bharat
18 Nov 2022 12:55
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1010
Views: 592241

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Didn't see the satellites being released. Did it carry any?
by a_bharat
05 Oct 2022 19:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8678
Views: 2231743

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

I think US is following its set course with respect to India. US doesn't want India to rise. It sees India as a potential long term threat and would like to weaken India's internal fabric and break up India. In this respect, its interests coincide with those of China. Once you accept this fact, ever...
by a_bharat
02 Aug 2022 08:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Lately, I have been noticing significant degradation in the digital payment services (PhonePe/GPay) running on UPI. I think the issue is with the banks' infrastructure, HDFC in particular. Sometime ago, ICICI had issues. It's a shame that a bank as big as HDFC can't get its act together.
by a_bharat
13 Jul 2022 07:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876388

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Watch this to understand the context of the recent RBI actions on rupee settlement for international trade.

by a_bharat
30 Jun 2022 19:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783116

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I don't like these masterstrokes. Against common sense. Fadnavis not being the CM is bad. Being a deputy CM is worse.
by a_bharat
31 Dec 2021 09:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Solar energy in India
Replies: 1113
Views: 222606

Re: Solar energy in India

Reliance New Energy Solar to acquire Sodium-ion battery tech company Faradion for 100m pounds. From Faradion's web page: About Faradion Ltd: Faradion is the world leader in sodium-ion battery technology that provides low cost, high performance, safe and sustainable energy. Its proprietary technology...
by a_bharat
26 Nov 2021 16:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Study shows the possibility of coronary diseases increase significantly after receiving mRNA Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna Increase of PULS score from 11% to 25% (whatever it means) Studies with adverse results not being sent for publication for fear of losing research money. This is fr...
by a_bharat
11 Nov 2021 12:56
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 771444

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

There is a very clear explanation to use Smooth stones and pebbles. In what way? Swallow them like the chickens do, to aid digestion? Arun Shourie's book on Fatwas gives a good view into what goes on in M simpletons' minds. You won't believe the sort of questions Ms pose their Imams and the hilario...
by a_bharat
27 Oct 2021 16:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783116

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

CNBC-TV18 Retweeted Yash Jain @YashJain88 · 15m Zee Ent-Invesco matter At NCLT Janak Dwarkadas, Counsel, OFI Global China Fund Will probably going for an appeal against Bombay HC order Will get back to #NCLT once appeal is filed NCLT Adjourns Hearing In #Zee Ent-Invesco To Nov 16 For Directions Doe...
by a_bharat
05 Oct 2021 06:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

That paper says this: A 3-month dose interval might have advantages over a programme with a short dose interval for roll-out of a pandemic vaccine to protect the largest number of individuals in the population as early as possible when supplies are scarce, while also improving protection after recei...
by a_bharat
04 Oct 2021 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Irrespective of what anyone may say, the real reason for increasing the interval is to cover as many people with at least a single dose as quickly as possible. I think this was the right thing to do at that time. UK also did this in the early phase and our government used it as a precedent. Of cours...
by a_bharat
04 Oct 2021 16:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The original interval for covishield was 6 weeks, I assume you know. No valid reason to not revert to the original duration if supply is higher than demand with increased interval.
by a_bharat
04 Oct 2021 14:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^^
The interval between doses won't be an issue if there is enough production. The interval can be reduced just as it was increased. If the govt keeps paying attention to the numbers, that's what they would do if the daily vaccination numbers start to drop despite availability.
by a_bharat
23 Sep 2021 10:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2783116

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^^^ I doubt it is the wokeness. It looks like BJP's alliance with Akalis allowed the Congress to capture the Hindu vote. Bad strategy by the BJP. Even though the Akalis now broke the alliance with BJP, the Hindu vote stays with Congress. What can BJP do to shift the Hindu vote to itself? I am not fa...
by a_bharat
31 Aug 2021 15:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Looks like vaccination count today will be in 11-12M range.
by a_bharat
13 Jun 2021 08:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Bharat Biotech to conduct Covaxin clinical trials in US Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech said on Friday that it will be carrying out a clinical trial in the US to support the marketing application for Covaxin in that country. The company didn’t disclose details regarding the possible number of partic...
by a_bharat
02 Jun 2021 15:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Got my son vaccinated today (18+ category). This time it is much faster. 2 minutes, no waiting before or after. No stupid bureaucracy (unlike when I got vaccinated myself in April). Hope they take this approach for all (not just 18+). I know there are a few cases of people collapsing immediately aft...
by a_bharat
02 May 2021 10:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707350

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

I have been thinking about the current situation and jotted down a few points for improving the response to future Covid waves or other pandemics. There has to be a system for handling such abnormal situations and not having a system leads to chaos, gloom and misery as we currently witness. Issues: ...