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by rohitv
28 Feb 2020 10:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079300

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

it's been 6 years. We still have problem with proper media. Very little proper content out there for folks like us. only bright spot is opindia but it is stopped there. What's stopping bjp faction to start proper english news channel. Arnub is not reliable. Start some thing totally pro hindu news c...
by rohitv
19 Apr 2019 15:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1119077

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Some background of this site ?? The motivation of the guy who came up with that tripe can be easily seen if one scans this schmuck Narendra Nag's twitter timeline. https://twitter.com/narendranag Co-Founder @anthroai Data-driven strategy consultant . Twenty-years of experience across multiple marke...
by rohitv
19 Apr 2019 15:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1119077

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Karthik S wrote:
rhytha wrote:The BJP worker in UP lost heart today
https://anthro.ai/indianelections/notes ... art-today/
Some background of this site ??
Raheel Khursheed ex-Twitter India works here. Enough said.
by rohitv
28 Mar 2019 21:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian ASAT Test
Replies: 872
Views: 206466

Re: Indian ASAT Test

Per twitter Microsat-R can still be tracked online? How is that possible if it was destroyed? Can anyone explain?
by rohitv
28 Feb 2019 21:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367827

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

the "beaten by locals" has no real source where it appeared from. its impossible to backtrace much in twitter and pakis have a weaponized back end platform to instantly flood any twitter reply thread with dozens of replies ... i doubt they are all separate humans, maybe lots of fake accou...
by rohitv
14 Feb 2019 14:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

JayS wrote:Is the CAG report uploaded somewhere on internet..?? I have not seen it on CAG or LS site. I couldn't find it on google yesterday.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qGC_Mg ... p=drivesdk
by rohitv
11 Oct 2018 10:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

MediaPart:Signing Reliance Defence was “imperative and mandatory” to bag the Rafale jets contract French publication ‘Mediapart’ on Wednesday claimed an internal report of Dassault Aviation shows the firm had considered signing Reliance Defence was “imperative and mandatory” to bag the Rafale jets ...
by rohitv
01 Oct 2018 15:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

And investment is what is counted against offset obligations, not potential revenues. Had that been the case, Dassault could have said that their investment of Rs. 850 Cr in Reliance will generate 30,000 Cr revenue in 30 years and thus their offset obligations are discharged That is exactly the cas...
by rohitv
01 Oct 2018 14:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

ADAG doesnt have a large chunk of Rafale offset. Confirmed offset associated with ADAG is only 100 million Euro coming from Dassault. Additionally, Thales also have JV with ADAG, but their investment is not known. That's the whole Offset story for the ADAG. Nope. €100 million (Rs 840 crore) is what...
by rohitv
01 Oct 2018 14:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

ADAG doesnt have a large chunk of Rafale offset. Confirmed offset associated with ADAG is only 100 million Euro coming from Dassault. Additionally, Thales also have JV with ADAG, but their investment is not known. That's the whole Offset story for the ADAG. Nope. €100 million (Rs 840 crore) is what...
by rohitv
28 Sep 2018 08:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

This news would generally be OT for this thread but relevant given the current focus on ADAG's grabbing a large chunk of the Rafale offsets witgout having any prior aerospace experience has caused indigestion to some folks. ADAG doesnt have a large chunk of Rafale offset. Confirmed offset associate...
by rohitv
27 Sep 2018 17:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

But the fact remains that ADAG as a group is the largest offset beneficiary from the Rafale deal. How have you come to this conclusion? News reports also mention that DRDO alone would get 9000 Cr offset through ToT. The confirmed offset for ADAG group is only 850 Cr from Dassault and some unknown a...
by rohitv
27 Sep 2018 17:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

The 21k crores comes direct from DRAL. Lookup the press release they put out, and its on Dassault's site too. Its a 'prospective' figure. Nothing is inked. There is no concrete figure that I could find anywhere on the net that puts a figure on the offsets obligation amount that Dassault is doing wi...
by rohitv
27 Sep 2018 17:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Let me also add that apart from Reliance, Dassault is also negotiating with several other companies to meet its 15000 Cr offset obligations. 3. Other partnerships have been signed with other companies such as BTSL, DEFSYS, Kinetic, Mahindra, Maini, SAMTEL,… Other negotiations are ongoing with a hund...
by rohitv
27 Sep 2018 17:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

The UPA Reliance was mota bhai's company..they withdrew later. The one which entered the fray during the 2015 negotiations was chota bhai's firm. Didn't Mota bhai sell his company to Chhota bhai and was re-branded as such? Incorrect. Mota Bhai's company is still active. Chhota Bhai company was inco...
by rohitv
27 Sep 2018 16:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1449594

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Total offset Liability from Rafale deal is Rs 28k core Dassault’s share of the liability is Rs 14k corer DRDL’s share from this deal is Rs 6k corer How? Source? Anil’s 51% comes to Rs 3k corer or few hundred million euros. Exactly what Tavleen said. Thiese are facts from the deal itself not who sai...
by rohitv
12 Jul 2017 12:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82046

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

The epaper version of Daining Bhaskar is quite detailed and clearly establishes the timelines and how the terrorist attack happened.

http://epaper.bhaskar.com/surat-city-hi ... 17/mpcg/1/
by rohitv
12 Jul 2017 12:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar
Replies: 434
Views: 82046

Re: Amarnath Yatris killed in terror attack. Allahoakbar

https://www.bhaskar.com/news/GUJ-SUR-OMC-terrorists-firing-people-standing-around-were-laughing-5643978-PHO.html Article is in hindi. Brief summary: Terrorists ran for the bus door while firing. Two passengers , Mukesh and Harsh sustained bullet injury but still managed to crawl to the bus door and ...
by rohitv
29 Sep 2016 19:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
Replies: 2258
Views: 477174

Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes

Messages doing rounds on Whats App groups put toll at 70+ with involvement of Ghataks.
by rohitv
19 Sep 2014 10:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Chinese president's visit. "Thaw or Cold War"?
Replies: 197
Views: 18900

Re: Chinese president's visit. "Thaw or Cold War"?

News of MoS Home, Kiren Rijiju not being present at the official banquet is really disappointing. I hope there is a valid explanation.
by rohitv
21 Jun 2014 11:28
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Singha wrote:interior of Shinkansen train on prior japan visit. that air conditioning is the signature
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-68R56tC-Xyc/U ... C02580.JPG

think beyond the plane!
Old pic when Modi visited Japan. Its from inside of a train.
by rohitv
16 May 2014 20:44
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 188125

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

Amazing speech!!!! So powerful even when its all about development!!!
by rohitv
16 May 2014 09:26
Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Replies: 4038
Views: 188125

Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread

rajithn wrote:BJP 212 and the CONgis 36.

What a drubbing!!!
BJP (UP) > Cong (India) :D
by rohitv
15 May 2014 19:00
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

getting nervous, AIDMK 32 + TMC 31 + YSRC 14+ TRS 12+ CPIM 17 + SP 15 + BSP 20 + INC 120+ PDP 2+ NC 5+ BJD 13+ RJD 12, this election is close, Media is deliberately focusing on BJP reparations hoping for a snub or talking out the fun of NDA victory. Saar that doesnt add up . Regional Parties will g...
by rohitv
11 May 2014 22:34
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Gurus I have created a google spreadsheet for analyzing 2014 election results. Please have a look. Request you all to chip in on 16th May and fill up constituency-wise actual vote numbers for different parties. Thanks . https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OfjlDoADGea8XVaHHORIvX_LAJYiancMKrsD00MV...
by rohitv
07 May 2014 15:51
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Returning Officer of Varanasi has not permitted 3 out of 4 Narendra Modi's events that was planned for tomorrow including Ganga Arti and Meeting with 150 prominent citizens of Varanasi. This is serious. Are they egging BJP supporters to indulge in violence?
by rohitv
03 May 2014 14:11
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

5Forty3 calls 2014 elections. History takes a definite right turn.. BJP: Min 240- Max 260 NDA: Min 280-Max 320!!!! Projected BJP vote-share nationally: 30%, never before in the history April 30 projections: Bihar: 4 (BJP), Con-RJD (3) Punjab: 8(NDA), Con (4), AAP (1) UP:9 (BJP), 2 (Con), SP (2), BS...
by rohitv
02 May 2014 15:29
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Tavleen Singh ‏@tavleen_singh 2h Indresh Kumar on CNN-IBN just lost Modi some votes by talking like a narrow-minded tyrant. The RSS needs to stay away from TV As per the CNN-IBN website he didnt say anything that could "derail" Modi campaign. He even castgated Togadia :D In any case who w...
by rohitv
01 May 2014 22:59
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

http://news.jagranjunction.com/2014/04/30/congress-leader-digvijaya-singh-and-journalist-amrita-rai-love-relationship/ Apparently a sealed envelop was sent to media houses yesterday which contained the email/sms exchanges between diggi babu and the rstv news anchor. Dainik Jagaran has posted some of...
by rohitv
30 Apr 2014 16:23
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

Guys need proofs on Binayak Sen and Udaykumar being hardcore naxals for convincing a hardcore dilli aaptard. Why was udaykumar bailed when he got arrested on making bombs? You need to show him the video of Ashwini Updhayay, founder member and ex-National Executive Council Member of AAP, who mention...
by rohitv
30 Apr 2014 15:21
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Section 126 in The Representation Of The People (Amendment) Act, 1996 126. Prohibition of public meetings during period of forty- eight hours ending with four fixed for conclusion of poll. (1) No person shall- (a) convene, hold, attend, join or address any public meeting or procession in connection...
by rohitv
30 Apr 2014 12:12
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

250 For BJP Is Possible The total now rises to 155 to 160 seats. Now for a few other states. One should expect the BJP to win 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka; seven of the 10 seats in Haryana; five of seven seats in Delhi NCT; 20 of the 48 seats in Maharashtra; 10 out of 42 in Andhra Pradesh; and p...
by rohitv
26 Apr 2014 11:50
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

krishnan wrote:check here . the right side picture seems to be real, this is major embarrassment for BJP

http://www.indiangorkhas.in/2014/04/bim ... stake.html
what embarrassment?
by rohitv
26 Apr 2014 10:25
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

What is happening in BJP? They have sent very weak spokespersons to the TV in the last few days. It used to be strong contingent few months ago. Something fishy going on. 400% guarantee. I think the viewership of English MSM will be in lakhs. It no doubt causes heartburn but is of little consequence.
by rohitv
25 Apr 2014 13:38
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

EC claims on missing voter list - "it is an error and nothing can be done now" - does it stand a chance in court? Names simply cannot vanish. The EC must be forced to explain what caused the error. The missing count runs into lakhs and such large numbers affect the outcome of polls. The E...
by rohitv
25 Apr 2014 10:29
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections
Replies: 20717
Views: 1899668

Re: Statewide and National runup to 2014 General elections

It's disappointing when BRFites come and post about how their extended family or themselves were missing from the voter list. You had so much time to check this before polling day. There's a sticky thread duplicated at the top of every forum here, providing voter registration advice. A few minutes ...
by rohitv
24 Apr 2014 20:57
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

hahaha panelists on Times NOW are shitting bricks over "Accountability Commission" which will be set up by the NDA govt. They have almost given in to the ideal of Modi as the next PM
by rohitv
24 Apr 2014 20:42
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

So Narendra Modi in one of his rally in Gujarat has sent out an ominous warning to Congress - "harass me as much as you want for the next 20 days, your CBI wont be able to do anything after that" P.S. Thanks for the suggestions for dealing with the AAPtard on my FB timeline, he has been ta...
by rohitv
24 Apr 2014 11:31
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

And what is the gain of fighting against them, or even winning the argument ? Do you get their vote ? No. Not a productive use of time. Of course I will reply to him in my free time which I have in plenty today since its voting day here and a holiday. I have a reputation of slaying AAPtards and Con...
by rohitv
24 Apr 2014 11:29
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3694516

Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India

Dilbu wrote:How did he arrive at the figure of 5000 crore? Did BJP says so or is it from official source like ECI? If not tell him it is a fart from khujli and ask for proof.
Its there in the link in my post. Yes I can question the veracity of this figure too.