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by Ghatotkacha
12 Sep 2013 01:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Preparing for a two-front war By: Ajai Shukla Headline could also read " Increasing the Profitability of US Military Industrial Complex " . I can bet that China will not be defeated on the strength of imported arms i.e if they decide to prolong the conflict. That is a very nice observatio...
by Ghatotkacha
25 Apr 2013 19:59
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Seeing current state of affairs at LAC, Indian Army chief's order went out to commanders at border: "Stand-by to execute operation Chimera on my command!!!" and Vivek is brought into CCS meeting as a special adviser. (A possible military scenario) --------------- By the way: Everyone on TV...
by Ghatotkacha
25 Apr 2013 02:57
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1201597

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Dealing with border incursions: 1) Arrest the trangressive soldiers 2) Concentrate infrastructure development whereever an incursion occurs 3) Deploy force multipliers 4) Have public armory for citizens in case they need weaponry to defend themselves 5) Crowdsource vigilance, provide citizens with ...
by Ghatotkacha
28 Feb 2013 02:00
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII
Replies: 856
Views: 447943

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XIII

Hi Vivek, I am just back to this thread, didn't get chance to go through all the discussion above. Congratulations on book release on amazon. Though, I have read the scenario here, but I will still buy it and recommend to others to support your hard-work. Question, is it going to release for Kindle ...
by Ghatotkacha
17 Jan 2013 03:21
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

2013 Jan 16: 8:30PM Prime Minister Misra is having dinner with his favorite Parathas and Aloo sabji watching his favorite dance show on Paki TV. He loved watching this show because it reminded him how same same Indians and Pakistanis are. " Damn, these pakis are same same as Indians. They have...
by Ghatotkacha
16 Jan 2013 06:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Tarun Vijay nicely said

Watch it after 26:11

http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/prime- ... 1973?hphin

rough translation "..Pakistan only understand when he is stripped of his belt and pistol... (referring 1971 surrender) "
by Ghatotkacha
14 Jan 2013 18:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Video - If provoked, we will retaliate, says Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh India won't remain passive if attacked: Army chief Talking tough, he said the killing of two Indian soldiers on the LoC in Mendhar area of Jammu and Kashmir on January 6 was a pre-planned and pre-meditated action by Pakistani ...
by Ghatotkacha
13 Jan 2013 09:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

soldier-hemraj-s-wife-mother-on-indefinite-fast-demand-his-severed-head

More troubling is that the officials, to avoid being pressurized, are circulating misinformation that the hunger strike is over.
by Ghatotkacha
13 Jan 2013 00:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

Couple of questions I think about: 1. I don't know exact parameter to qualify for gallantry medal. Isn't these two soldiers qualify for some kind of medal? According to one other soldier's account these two fought, warned rest of patrol in time and fought while saving others. If it were not quick-th...
by Ghatotkacha
11 Jan 2013 12:45
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

http://www.jagran.com/news/national-indian-soldiers-give-up-food-in-anger-after-their-mates-killed-by-pakistan-army-10028574.html Sorry I couldn't find an English version of similar news. 13Raj Rif soldiers are on a hunger strike from last 3 days. Also, I wonder when we will have a simple reaction o...
by Ghatotkacha
10 Jan 2013 19:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

sum wrote: Let the TSP-ians at the border posts keep cowering in their dark bunkers every time a leaf ruffles in the wind thinking it is a IA raid till the real deal happens

:rotfl: :rotfl:
by Ghatotkacha
10 Jan 2013 19:25
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

I think India should do the same what Israel did after the Munich incident. Use intelligence sources and pin-point the planner/executioner and soldiers involved in killing of Indian soldiers, and then deliver justice either in form of a ballistic missile to their whereabout or by sending Indian SF i...
by Ghatotkacha
09 Jan 2013 22:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

To give some respect to those died in so gruesome way and give some kind of closure to families, I think the Pak post LP1 and LP2 from where the intruders came in should be wiped out of existence by any means necessary. Only after that we should start doing all the Aman ki aasha and lodge strong pro...
by Ghatotkacha
09 Jan 2013 04:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/the-buck-stops-here/mutilation-of-soldiers-what-should-india-do/261139?hp&livevideo-featured See details starts at 8:10 of the video. Looks like the killed soldiers were from Rajputana Rifles. The current Northern Command's chief who is affiliated to Raj Rif told...
by Ghatotkacha
08 Jan 2013 20:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/314590/jk-two-soldiers-killed-one-injured-in-pak-attack-on-army-patrol.html I just heard on news that both of Indian soldiers were mutilated. One poor chap has his head missing. Army has not been disclosing the gruesome/gory details. I can only guess what the families of...
by Ghatotkacha
30 Nov 2012 01:25
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

That's good question RamaY! Maybe someone else or Vivek might able to answer that. Meanwhile, I can only speculate, Chinese might have developed something like that by 2014 timeline. --------------------------------------------------- Looking at news buzz around new mountain strike corp and IAF aggr...
by Ghatotkacha
29 Nov 2012 23:22
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

There are non-nuclear bombs which can cause damage far greater than 1KM radius

Google MOAB and similar Russian version

Read this
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread79375/pg1
by Ghatotkacha
27 Nov 2012 04:01
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Vivek, Apart from all other military things. The description from perspective of Chinese Merchant ship captain was simply awesome (just before Indian Commander radioed). It clearly showed how Chinese civilians too are battered or clueless or uncertain what was going to happen. Frankly, it would have...
by Ghatotkacha
21 Nov 2012 20:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Swift Action:Ajmal Kasab, hanged at Yerwada jail in Pune
Replies: 269
Views: 38415

Re: Swift Action:Ajmal Kasab, hanged at Yerwada jail in Pune

I am more concerned about now what will happen to our Sarabjit who is in Pakistan. "Don't deny repercussion on Sarabjit's mercy plea: Pak sources on Kasab hanging" http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dont-deny-repercussion-on-sarabjits-mercy-plea-pak-sources-on-kasab-hanging/306575-3.html :) If I d...
by Ghatotkacha
09 Nov 2012 22:22
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Chankaya is already doing awesome job of posting sat images of Bhutan theater. I am wondering, if anyone want to volunteer to post a picture of composition of two different Naval task force. That will make naval engagement far more clear. ----- This is suggestion for the BRF Webmaster. It would be n...
by Ghatotkacha
07 Nov 2012 01:28
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

DAY 7 + 1245 HRS (L) COMBAT INFORMATION CENTER INS VIKRAMADITYA INDIAN OCEAN REGION FIVE HUNDRED KILOMETERS EAST OF SRI-LANKA “What’s the word?” Rear-Admiral Surakshan asked as he stepped into the large room filled with his operations personnel. The Captain of the Vikramaditya handed him a note: “F...
by Ghatotkacha
07 Nov 2012 01:27
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

^^^ Sorry if I forgot, why was the IN kept in check so far? Shouldnt we have started that, "early"? I guess it was self-restraint put by PM himself. He was under illusion this was small border skirmish and navy need not be involved. Also, he thought "Neither side will bring ship to a...
by Ghatotkacha
02 Nov 2012 20:57
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

+1 ^ I like the Chinese perspective and love how Vivek did character development of Chinese leaders. It makes the plot lot more interesting. Also, comparing Chinese and Indian military expenditure http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_military_expenditures I think Vivek is just trying to...
by Ghatotkacha
02 Nov 2012 05:35
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Thanks for clarification Vivek. I removed the warning text from my post.

I will wait for your next post.
by Ghatotkacha
02 Nov 2012 03:58
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

For those who are/will be criticizing Vivek's writing. I will say this only once: "Before criticizing him, write your own damn scenarios which would be more popular/better than what Vivek does (in your own opinion). Otherwise, if you make Vivek uncomfortable with your ** text self removed ** if...
by Ghatotkacha
26 Oct 2012 20:27
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Really great writing Vivek.
All the minute details (visual and cognitive) made me feel like watching a HD movie with HD surround sound. And, felt as if I was in that Heli or on that battle-ground myself.

You do know how to bring reader to a scene in story.

Keep it coming!! Great job!
by Ghatotkacha
20 Aug 2012 21:58
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012
Replies: 3969
Views: 491531

Re: Indian Army: News and Discussions 15 Apr 2012

^^ CNN-IBN reporting that Indian army soldiers are being fed 3 times the normal diet required!! :-? Indian Army is fat not fit, says internal audit Is the Indian Army unfit? An internal audit of the Army conducted in 2011 by the Controller of Defence Accounts has raised questions about the quantity...
by Ghatotkacha
17 Aug 2012 22:55
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc
Replies: 3094
Views: 530127

Re: Pakistan arms sales, ops, doctrine, etc

BBC reports a major attack on Kamra Air Force Base in Pakistan..... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19278302 Similar report in Dawn http://dawn.com/2012/08/16/militants-attack-pakistani-airbase-at-kamra/ I wondered what would have happened if the Terrorists would have manage to successfully ta...
by Ghatotkacha
17 Aug 2012 22:49
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Awesome!
Keep it coming Shankar.
by Ghatotkacha
26 Jul 2012 21:15
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Kargil Vijay Diwas Mubarak
Replies: 75
Views: 11179

Re: Kargil Vijay Diwas Mubarak

Hi BRFites,
I have been looking for some good documentary on Kargil war.
Just wondering if Indian news channel have made one. Please let me know details, I will try to search online.

Thanks!
by Ghatotkacha
03 Jul 2012 01:40
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Shankar Bhai, where are you?
Looks like someone have been reading your scenarios

http://bharat-rakshak.com/NEWS/newsrf.php?newsid=19235
"Army closer to getting attack helicopters, as India eyes China threat"
by Ghatotkacha
08 Jun 2012 19:32
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Shankar, Love your writing - the detail provides great realistic context ... :-) Suggest if you can differentiate the style of Story and details\background... May be you can have details in Italics etc... I think Shankar is just playing cautious. I remember, once before when Shankar wrote how an In...
by Ghatotkacha
04 Apr 2012 19:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 178091

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

nothing like a good fat lie about a potential coup leaked by our babus to keep them as lords of the universe sure a Delhi cop is going to stop a mech unit at a checkpoint :rotfl: :rotfl: No, Delhi pandu will let them go after receiving Rs 500 "welfare-fund" at the checkpoint. I just imagi...
by Ghatotkacha
31 Mar 2012 02:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 178091

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

ramana wrote:Some one should recast Gabbar Singh's dailogues to account for Congress neta's penchant for grazing.


IA general to Congress Neta: Saab we need to buy new tanks and guns!

Congrees neta to IA general: Kitne Korod tehe?
:rotfl: :rotfl:
That is truly funny.
by Ghatotkacha
31 Mar 2012 00:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 178091

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Mr. VKS loves politics - the way he is slugging it out openly in the press! A very untypical army chief. Here is my guess. He is preparing to stand for elections during the next general election! Perhaps India's first PM from the army? Like everyone else, you too entitled to your own opinion. But, ...
by Ghatotkacha
30 Mar 2012 21:27
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 178091

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

Mr. VKS loves politics - the way he is slugging it out openly in the press! A very untypical army chief. Here is my guess. He is preparing to stand for elections during the next general election! Perhaps India's first PM from the army? So you got up in the middle of a nightmare and came straight on...
by Ghatotkacha
30 Mar 2012 21:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Army : News and Discussion
Replies: 1596
Views: 178091

Re: Indian Army : News and Discussion

I wonder if in our neighboring country similar pathetic situation were created for Chief of Army by likes Lalu and others with their slandering/baseless comments. What would have been done to those corrupt politicians? :) Would those politicians be dragged in their sleep by a squad of loyal soldiers...
by Ghatotkacha
16 Mar 2012 21:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 659061

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

Just one silly question out of curiosity:

Why does the thread title says "Go Katrina"?
Is Rafael endorsed/recommended by Katrina Kaif or someone named Katrina predicted that Rafael will win?
by Ghatotkacha
16 Feb 2012 21:39
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Vivek -
Did you already published your book?
I couldn't find it on amazon when I searched with your name as author name.
by Ghatotkacha
16 Feb 2012 04:09
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 922787

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Fallow up part 2 ------------- Seeing tremendous success of Indian armed forces all the politicians in New Delhi were awe struck. People of India started to understand the fact that it is always the politicians who bring our country down, none else. Except current time only once in past Indian armed...