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- 16 Dec 2019 03:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1390409
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I think it is time to define "minorities" and "secularism" in Indian context. Is inserting secular in constitution in 1970s during emergency legal and appropriate? There need be discussion on this. Does secularism mean state has no responsibility and shun away from anything to do...
- 13 Dec 2019 23:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1390409
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Let us be realistic about it. NRC will motivate and increase BIF not the other way round. Ideas have limitations. Loyalty to Indian nation state and 'Hinduism' only works to a certain extent. If you keep putting people through trials and hardships ( especially if like Assam you have to trace back y...
- 11 Dec 2019 21:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1390409
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Hearty congratulations to MAD and BRFites
3 big long pending problems (Kashmir, Ram mandir, CAB) got addressed favorably boom boom boom...
Now time to move to cleanup judiciary and focus on the economy.
3 big long pending problems (Kashmir, Ram mandir, CAB) got addressed favorably boom boom boom...
Now time to move to cleanup judiciary and focus on the economy.
- 18 Nov 2019 10:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019
- Replies: 129
- Views: 54955
Re: Ladakh Union Territory- 2019
hkIduZib1JY The guy in the video is requesting Modi to give 'Tribal area' status to Ladakh at the earliest. Says that people are getting really anxious about it and spreading rumours. They will be dejected if the tribal status and special protection does not happen. So what is the plan for Ladakh? ...
- 12 Nov 2019 01:24
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1390409
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
One thing that irritates me and inarticulate loud-mouths pro-BJP spokesman like Geeta Bhat are unable to answer is this. All those who are laughing at BJP ask why is BJP hypocritical pointing to ideological difference between SS and Congoons + NCP, when BJP formed alliance with PDP "just to gr...
- 29 Oct 2019 03:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1043
- Views: 200180
Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
https://youtu.be/D0k-23SCIyI And he goes on expound on the destruction of the Buddhist temples by the dharmic folks! That Prof. Faizan Mustafa guy is going about and giving lot of talk around. I have seen several other leftist and sicular folks online blame of Buddhist temples destruction by dharmi...
- 29 Oct 2019 03:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8984
- Views: 2617976
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Thanks Primus ji for taking time to educate BPSingh. Several of our folks are in BPsingh shoes. Its frustrating in the prevailing situation and takes time, but it is essential to guide and give them right pointers to ponder on, instead of calling names. It is not totally their fault but the whole en...
- 15 Oct 2019 00:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
- Replies: 4384
- Views: 1499536
Re: J&K Union Territory-2019
Saw the interview. I was also not very satisfied when it comes to presenting a good case for the civilizational and hindu side. One point caught my attention. Tavleen singh did mention about Sikhs (Guru Teg bahadur) coming to rescue of Kashmiri pandits, but the guy to the extreme right (Ashish Dar) ...
- 11 Oct 2019 03:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 478630
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
https://twitter.com/AndrewDCasto1/statu ... 8991869952 (Video in Telugu) Christian pastor in Telugu Christian Channel discussion . Paraphrasing " Can you guess what is the Christian % in AP ? There are 35% Christians in Andhra Pradesh. If Christians officially reveal themselves (in the census)...
- 05 Sep 2019 20:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 6664
- Views: 1390409
Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Did ED / govt confiscate the illegal acquired wealth of Chidu? End of the day whether Chidu gets Tihar jail or not doesn't matter much, but rendering such corrupt powerholders toothless and return back their looted wealth back to public is important. For these corrupt their wealth is their power.
- 05 Aug 2019 22:35
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
- Replies: 3305
- Views: 964164
Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Congratulations to Modi govt for this historic move.
Now need is to contain the situation, be firm n hold ground with security forces until winter sets in and this phase passes.
Now need is to contain the situation, be firm n hold ground with security forces until winter sets in and this phase passes.
- 30 May 2019 21:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Structural Reforms Milestones post 2019 Elections
- Replies: 81
- Views: 21488
Re: Structural Reforms Milestones post 2019 Elections
There are so many great ideas. Ramana garu has a very exhaustive list. Below are a few in my wish list - Judicial reforms is one of the key areas for me. Lot of crime/corruption may be controlled with that. Geopolitical -Start relationship with South American cntries. Internal Security - Judicial re...
- 16 Jul 2018 03:39
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Clean India - Places, Options, Initiatives & Results
- Replies: 124
- Views: 115396
Re: Clean India - Places, Options, Initiatives & Results
One of my friends in US visited home in Patna after 3-4yrs. He was very impressed by the cleanliness, clean water and sanitation. He was happy he didn't fall sick on his trip and recognized n attributed to the cleanliness especially the water.
- 17 Dec 2017 08:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
- Replies: 5459
- Views: 1165354
Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
I was looking into Yazidis couple of days back. A youtube video of their holy shrine at Lalish showed an interesting painting on wall. It seems a typical south Indian lady in Saree lighting a lamp. The painting (colors) does not seem a 1000+ yr old. Curious if this is true and whats the history (who...
- 15 Dec 2017 09:43
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
- Replies: 5459
- Views: 1165354
Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
A slightly diff aspect in the Aryan-Dravid theory - Have there been any African (black) migrations to India prior to 2000yrs? If yes, is it likely some darker Indians are linked to Africans and brought their culture along? How would that play into this? What do you mean "darker Indians are lin...
- 09 Dec 2017 23:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
- Replies: 5459
- Views: 1165354
Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
A slightly diff aspect in the Aryan-Dravid theory -
Have there been any African (black) migrations to India prior to 2000yrs? If yes, is it likely some darker Indians are linked to Africans and brought their culture along? How would that play into this?
Have there been any African (black) migrations to India prior to 2000yrs? If yes, is it likely some darker Indians are linked to Africans and brought their culture along? How would that play into this?
- 12 Nov 2017 01:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 460349
Re: Positive News from the USA
YHuoaH36e3s (A protest to correct and give fair portrayal of India and hinduism in Calif textbooks. (Telugu)) https://www.hafsite.org/hindu-americans-win-historic-victory-california-textbooks?utm_content=buffer17e92&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer Finally s...
- 16 Sep 2017 22:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Rohingya Menace
- Replies: 602
- Views: 75182
Re: The Rohingya Menace
The govt seems to be on right track. Just provide humanitarian aid and assistance to Rohingyas in Myanmar/B-desh but no import of refugees into India.
There should be more talk in media/unofficial arm about the wealthy islamic countries of Saudi Arabia, iran and others to take in these refugees.
There should be more talk in media/unofficial arm about the wealthy islamic countries of Saudi Arabia, iran and others to take in these refugees.
- 24 Aug 2017 07:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 2299966
Re: Neutering & defeating Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
http://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-warship-collisions-raise-cyberattack-fears USS Navy ship John S McCain collided with a tanker this week. This is 4th one this year i hear. Could China be behind this sabotage somehow? Need to keep an eye on this aspect (electronic warfare) of China.
- 10 Aug 2017 09:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1103711
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
Thx karthik.
So the target is the 9 Cr first at least in the next 5 yrs. Then slowly bring in the Agri folks. The ones seeking govt farm loans and waivers should be made to file tax returns.
So the target is the 9 Cr first at least in the next 5 yrs. Then slowly bring in the Agri folks. The ones seeking govt farm loans and waivers should be made to file tax returns.
- 10 Aug 2017 07:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1103711
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
The number of tax filers increased to 2.82 crore. India population is 120 crore. Just curious, what is the ideal figure when 100% of population files tax returns.
I think the govt should link tax filing to any kind of govt sops to people.
I think the govt should link tax filing to any kind of govt sops to people.
- 02 Aug 2017 07:56
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
- Replies: 10352
- Views: 2299966
Re: Managing Chinese Threat (09-08-2014)
What is the Chinese capability in electronic warfare like jamming signals and disrupting communication links? How much of this can have an impact?
- 06 Jun 2017 07:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
- Replies: 3962
- Views: 633721
Re: Indo-UK News and Discussion - April 2013
Regarding the Khalistani group and their public display - Is there any effort from the hindu group in the west to patch up things and work together ? If the khalistani group is hell bent on their attitude, can the hindu group not start a remembrance day for the victims of the khalistani terrorism in...
- 17 May 2017 08:07
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan - March 17, 2017
- Replies: 2850
- Views: 684975
- 01 Jan 2017 06:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Happy New Year!!! 2017
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3448
Re: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year 2017 to BRF family
- 16 Dec 2016 21:00
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1482347
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Looking at the fraud going on, can the govt issue an order that anyone involved in such fraud will be tried of committing treason (financial terrorism) against state and invite severe punishment (10+yr jail)? Could that act as a big deterrent?
- 14 Oct 2016 04:48
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
- Replies: 3305
- Views: 964164
Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
That was a good history lesson by Sushil Pandit. We need several more pandits talking and taking up their cause. @ brvarsh - The situation has come to this point only because the saner people did not counter the separatist narrative and ignored them. A lie told thousand times without any counter bec...
- 01 Oct 2016 00:38
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 501645
Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
My whatsapp group (30+ schoolmates) - 4-5 elated which includes 2 muslims, one (anti-modi) openly not so and had a back n forth from a nationalist at which point one asks for calm of tempers and rest all quiet. This group is batch from Kendriya Vidhyalaya in Telengana.
- 29 Sep 2016 19:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 452475
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
LokeshC - I am not taking personal, just view it as an exchange of opinions. I hear and agree about PTSD affect can have. But look at the other side and ground realities now - The president of US himself is AA. AA are at the top in most sports. They are active and make a good portion in defense. The...
- 29 Sep 2016 04:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 452475
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Agree with Primus on the case of Bangladeshi guy vs the AA guys. For those willing to work they have great opportunities especially minority groups. As I pointed out in another thread part of the problem in AA communities is with their family background and issues. Because of it they end up not maki...
- 26 Sep 2016 05:56
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 460349
Re: Positive News from the USA
In US the land is zoned into specific commercial and residential places. It is very planned. When a residential community is developed, the residential places are plotted and within a community they are all pretty much similar price range. This is in the cities. In the country side from the little I...
- 25 Sep 2016 07:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 460349
Re: Positive News from the USA
I can understand your comment on self perpetuating and agree to a point. But i see even pertinent problem is with the basic family unit in blacks which is the problem and self perpetuating. They seem to have more divorce rates or single parents and more kids(3+) from diff men. The kids are more into...
- 23 Sep 2016 01:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 460349
Re: Positive News from the USA
LokeshC - The walking away did not trigger the shot, but his seeming to reach out for something from the open window of the car triggered it - as per the cop (female) statement. Also the car engine was running and it was kinda abandoned in the middle of street and the guy not responding properly to ...
- 22 Sep 2016 20:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 460349
Re: Positive News from the USA
Other side of story on Tulsa incident - http://abcnews.go.com/US/tulsa-police-officer-shares-side-story-terence-crutchers/story?id=42243843 As per generally followed procedures I would have expected the guy to lay down on ground and NOT walk away to the car when the cops are talking and pointing to ...
- 22 Sep 2016 06:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144743
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
What went wrong?
- 22 Sep 2016 02:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144743
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
Good if the news of the Operation across LoC is true. Now this should not limit to one time but should become the norm to hit the terrorist training camps across LoC at will.
- 21 Sep 2016 09:16
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
- Replies: 3305
- Views: 964164
Re: J&K News and Discussion - 2016
Just curious what is the typical family size (num of kids) in Kashmir valley?
- 18 Sep 2016 21:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144743
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
This is going to be a long protracted low intensity war for now and it has begun. There is willingness to punish Pakistan and finish the problem for good and not leave half-hearted unfinished business. The Indian govt and establishments are upping the ante notch by notch. Until we reach a critical m...
- 18 Sep 2016 18:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
- Replies: 666
- Views: 144743
Re: Terror Attack At Army Camp In Jammu And Kashmir's Uri
Saddened by the loss of our brave soldiers. RIP.
Time for some covert attack on the terrorist training camps across Loc in POK region. Support attacks (internal elements) on Pak army institutions in Pakjab where it hurts them most.
Time for some covert attack on the terrorist training camps across Loc in POK region. Support attacks (internal elements) on Pak army institutions in Pakjab where it hurts them most.
- 12 Sep 2016 20:49
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
- Replies: 2846
- Views: 620681
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-13 June,2016
Russia seems cosying up to China and somewhat to Pak. Joint drills with both those countries soon. How big/serious is the formation of this alliance? Russia getting closer to China mainly because of its issues with US/West. Still cold war mindset? Can India broker peace between Russia and US/West? I...