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by uskumar
23 Feb 2022 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 2810020

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Interestingly, the ADMK is supposed to be the BJP's partner in TN but their ideology, looting techniques, and thought processes are identical to that of the DMK as indeed identical to many of the other chunnu munnu chillar parties in TN it is becoming clear that admk under eps/ops don't have any id...
by uskumar
21 Aug 2021 00:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Can India Trust The United States As A Strategic Partner?
Replies: 84
Views: 14846

Re: Can India Trust The United States As A Strategic Partner?

Forget India. Can NATO or Japan or So Korea or Taiwan who all have treaties with the US trust them? In six months they will get out of South China Sea. this is exactly what I thought post their afg withdrawal. Taiwan should be afraid, very afraid. I think it's very clear that US cares about nothing...
by uskumar
24 Apr 2021 00:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8707
Views: 2265681

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

RBI restricts American Express, Diners Club from adding new customers

I don't think timing is a coincidence. remember RBI could have restricted them around 2019 but took the decision now.
by uskumar
20 Apr 2021 00:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terroristan - April 15, 2021
Replies: 2853
Views: 774847

Re: Terroristan - April 15, 2021

there is lot of talk in twitter about martial law being imposed in Pakistan and imran khan being deposed.
by uskumar
07 Apr 2021 02:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 305959

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

I will be very surprised if dmk doesn't win absolute majority. TN always throughs up one sided contest. from my limited info I can see youth and lot of first time voters voting for dmk just to see change, after all aiadmk has been ruling the state for last 10 years.
by uskumar
06 Apr 2021 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact
Replies: 1237
Views: 388360

Re: Christianity, Evangelism & its geopolitical impact

it seems in TN, EJs are back to their old tricks now that DMK is slated to win the election. saw distribution of pamlets in 2 places in chennai west suburbs. next 5 years is going to be tough
by uskumar
16 Jan 2021 14:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454828

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

I think it's safe to say that dmk will sweep TN polls this time. it has long history of switching between one party to next in consecutive polls except last time. margins need not even be big. remember in TN, difference between 1st and 2nd party is generally 2 or 3 percent. anything else will result...
by uskumar
07 Jan 2021 12:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3141
Views: 854169

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

Trade, Russian deal among ‘friction’ points in US-India relations: Outgoing ambassador’s comments, decoded With reference to the Russian S-400 air defence system that India is acquiring, Juster sought to remind his audience at the event organised by the Observer Research Foundation and US Embassy t...
by uskumar
30 Nov 2020 10:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454828

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

A tale of how IIT Madras had been taken over by Christian missionaries. https://twitter.com/saffrondravidam/status/1330723957901643780?s=20 As I have said before, Hinduism is dying or dead in TN. Of course TN people are blinded by leftist idealogy and Tamil sub-nationalism to realize that. Christian...
by uskumar
17 Nov 2020 16:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment
Replies: 72
Views: 26082

Re: PSU Privatization / Strategic Disinvestment

Several EoIs received for BPCL sale, says Centre

Strange that oil biggies have given this a miss. India is probably last under-tapped growing market.
by uskumar
09 Nov 2020 20:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1372
Views: 446150

Re: Indian IT Industry

This cloud business really frightens me. Everyone and his grand mother are moving to cloud in next 3 years. It is going to create a bubble with everyone working on migration and lot of people required during that phase. After that we will be in duopoly situation with aws and azure holding 85% market...
by uskumar
06 Nov 2020 08:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2083854

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

You're right, I should have dropped it when you offered Rudy Juliani's rants as evidence. I'll stop now. What is clear from us election is that socialmedia is real and powerful threat to democracy. Selective sensorship, pushing certain news stories and curtailing others are name of the game. Think ...
by uskumar
21 Oct 2020 12:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 923858

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

I found this discussion regarding Nawaz's speech enlightening.
by uskumar
27 Aug 2020 13:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5238
Views: 1448351

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

Second negative arms import list likely by year end
"The Department of Military Affairs is working with all the stakeholders including the three defence forces
by uskumar
02 Aug 2020 12:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2892037

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I will not be surprised if FTA with Asean will face the axe in next few months............. It seems I was correct in my prediction. India reviews continuation of trade pact with Asean It seems to me India hasn't gained anything political or economic from this FTA and FTA with South Korea. These ar...
by uskumar
01 Aug 2020 15:36
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1529293

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

With the Cheeni amb statements it's clear that Cheen isn't going back from fingers 4 to 8 and Depsang areas. Now it is up to India to counter occupy or force them out. Yes it looks like that to me too. If we don't fight them now they might declare a fait accompli and India will face pressure at var...
by uskumar
28 Jul 2020 19:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8429
Views: 2892037

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

With renewed focus on US, EU and UK, India looks to reset FTAs, exit fruitless deals I will not be surprised if FTA with Asean will face the axe in next few months. What i noticed during RCEP negotiations what lax attitude from them. It seemed like they want to deliver Indian market to china in ret...
by uskumar
26 Jul 2020 22:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8707
Views: 2265681

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Intel ‘stunning failure’ heralds end of era for US chip sector

Intel is considering outsourcing it's chip manufacturing. It is incredible turn around of a company which was at cutting edge. I feel Problems facing GE, Boeing and Intel all at same time marks the end of RnD empire of US.
by uskumar
15 Jul 2020 23:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 5G Technology News Discussions, Strategy and Impact to India
Replies: 146
Views: 44280

Re: 5G Technology News Discussions, Strategy and Impact to India

pankajs wrote: Jio has developed a complete 5G solution from scratch
Vietnam mobile company Viettel has already done it. Demoed it and going to be commercially available by oct this year.
by uskumar
28 Apr 2020 10:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 1776
Views: 571046

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

Wow. I am sure this is not the first time US armed Forces have come across such unexplained stuff. But it is strange that they are releasing a video of it.
by uskumar
24 Apr 2020 15:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 2935
Views: 695469

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

I know what corporate speak for "spending more time with family" actually means :) Prominent Indian-American defence expert Vivek Lall part ways with Lockheed Martin https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/prominent-indian-american-defence-expert-vivek-lall-part-ways-with-lockhe...
by uskumar
11 Apr 2020 00:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454828

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

now, in march 2020, EPS is now the legitimate contender, and dare one say if the corona continues its downward trend, the favorite too I have to say TN gov has done very good job so far. They are using volunteers to distribute vegetables and every one with ration card is getting some money and it i...
by uskumar
06 Apr 2020 01:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2716784

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Complete Blackout in my area (Southern India), lots of M population also still it happened. Candles, Diyas, mobile torch lights & some fireworks Even in my area in chennai, there was blackout which is amazing considering the propaganda against modi by dmk for last 3 or 4 years. Also on Twitter,...
by uskumar
05 Apr 2020 15:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Post Wuhan-Virus(Covid19) World and India
Replies: 484
Views: 129024

Re: Post Wuhan-Virus(Covid19) World and India

The US will have up to 30% unemployment. The political backlash against any kind of outsourcing would be extreme. I am waiting for the day this happens. It will be our opportunity to nationalize internet infrastructure in India and ensure that OS, app stores and data are indian owned and Indian run.
by uskumar
08 Jan 2020 13:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 5G Technology News Discussions, Strategy and Impact to India
Replies: 146
Views: 44280

Re: 5G Technology News Discussions, Strategy and Impact to India

Stalemate continues over local 5G standards: Telcos, vendors say harmonization with global standards must

tldr: TSDSI (India's Standards body) wants to include LMLC( Low Mobility Large Cell) configuration in 5g but Telecom operators are resisting the same.
by uskumar
23 Dec 2019 09:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1321881

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

ramana wrote:Please post Jharkhand results when they come.
Results showing neck to neck. Leads are 35 to BJP and Congress+ at 31. Very early in counting.
by uskumar
01 Dec 2019 16:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454828

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

People of South AP and TN stay safe. Lots of rain received over last 2 days. More rains forecast over the evening and night
by uskumar
12 Oct 2019 11:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 6203
Views: 1664329

Re: Internal Security Watch

kvraghav wrote:Just review the FTA with the Thais and everything will fall in place.
I never understood why we give away our market through FTA to countries with non-strategic relationships. To me Japan is a yes but south Korea is a no. With Singapore is a yes but ASEAN is a no.
by uskumar
09 Sep 2019 13:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1740114

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

India Criticizes Chinese Trade Policies Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday criticized China for what he described as one-sided trade policies, casting doubt over the progress of negotiations for a pan-Asian free trade agreement.Speaking during a panel discussion in S...