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by Kashi
28 Nov 2020 07:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618341

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

We know these people and have actively lobbied for them so are happy to see these names and (hopefully) trend continue. I have *never* seen so much interest from desi crowd, even from the people who were not political in the past - some donating as much as $100K - who never considered donating to p...
by Kashi
26 Nov 2020 17:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618341

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^^ With due respect Vivek K ji, you are hardly being specific. India should do something..but what is that something do you want or expect India to do?
by Kashi
26 Nov 2020 06:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Biden Presidency impacts on India
Replies: 256
Views: 58316

Re: Biden Presidency impacts on India

vimal wrote:I really hope that their roles provide closer and better deals with India and not just for their adopted country.
One can hope, but it would be very naive to expect such an outcome. Indicators are anything but.
by Kashi
25 Nov 2020 17:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5269
Views: 1827162

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

1. Do what we are allowed to under Indus water treaty. Help Afghanistan negotiate a similar treaty with Pak, to reduce water flowing into Pak. Seems like policy-makers are moving in a closely aligned direction India’s plan to build dam to aid Afghanistan likely to unnerve Pakistan TNN | Nov 25, 202...
by Kashi
21 Nov 2020 13:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5269
Views: 1827162

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

TSP officially identified as master mind behind the attempt. there may be more than meets the eye. this maybe an: 1) an attempt to add new stuff to TSPs list of wrong doing as they arrest hsyeed 2) this maybe a notification for armed forces to go full on since TSP is now identified as the source ne...
by Kashi
21 Nov 2020 12:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618341

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Cain Marko wrote:
Vivek K wrote:One:If India means business then discard the socialist policies built-in to its society.
Three: Build the Indian MIC and stop ALL imports.
That seems like a bit of a contradiction in terms?
Where's the contradiction. Promoting indigenisation != "Socialist" policies.
by Kashi
21 Nov 2020 11:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2020 US election results discussion
Replies: 901
Views: 130110

Re: 2020 US election results discussion

There is no free pass. It is noted and regarded with the contempt and loathing it deserves. I'm not quite sure what part of "seen as a role model", "broke the glass ceiling" et al., qualifies as "contempt and loathing it deserves". Rather sounds like a free pass doesn'...
by Kashi
13 Nov 2020 09:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Biden Presidency impacts on India
Replies: 256
Views: 58316

Re: Biden Presidency impacts on India

Well you are entitled to your opinions and your predictions! Your heart seems to be in the right place - looking out for India’s interests , would only suggest to read up or watch some of his background with open mind, always good to learn about other side of the coin. Well that's what we do here a...
by Kashi
18 Dec 2019 12:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

When likes of Ghauri, Ghaznavi, Babur, Aurangzeb etc could not wipe us out why so much dhoti shivering about this. Only those survive who have the will to survive and are able to ascertain what are long term benefits. But each subsequent attack weakened us and chipped away at the edifice resulting ...
by Kashi
18 Dec 2019 07:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4384
Views: 1499567

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

A read over the last few months a dozen old books on Kashmir problem and how to solve it . None ever envisioned the current methof of UT way to break the impasse. Jaitley Jai Ho!!! Well if the impasse was broken, who would pay for authors to write more books on the issue, hain? Begs the questions, ...
by Kashi
14 Dec 2019 10:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Scotland was one of the first countries that was consumed by England, and so we must regard them as one of the first victims of British imperialism ..... It was a marriage of convenience to plunder India, we have been the victims of these looters. Now that there are no colonies left, the bickering ...
by Kashi
13 Dec 2019 20:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

London remains largely Labour, so do Merseyside, Manchester, large parts Lancashire and Tyneside.

Whys is that?
by Kashi
13 Dec 2019 18:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Rahul Gandhi uvaach

"Instead of 'Make in India', this is 'R**e in India'"

https://twitter.com/Indian58612519/stat ... 2497012736
by Kashi
13 Dec 2019 18:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Yagnasri wrote:Who is the idiot advised INC to do agitation in front of Indian High Commissions and Embassies on CAB? Don't the know that the average Indian voter does not like this at all.
They actually did that?

I mean INC??
by Kashi
13 Dec 2019 14:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Also, most of the "Corbynistas" (for a lack of a better term) have won- Corbyn himself, Diane Abbott, Emily Thornberry, Richard Burgon, Ian Lavery, Siobhain McDonagh among others. Under these circumstances, would the Labour really change much from within? These folks would be happy for Lab...
by Kashi
13 Dec 2019 13:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Lisa wrote:P.S. So happy that JC and his anti Indian One Day Motions are in the dump!
But his horde of anti-India MPs have won- Liam Byrne, Naz Shah, Khalid Mehmood, Afzal Khan, Yasmin Qureshi etc.
by Kashi
10 Dec 2019 19:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 958286

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

tsarkar wrote:Not every Indian or Hindu is a bhakt and that needs to be respected.
What do you mean by that tsarkar ji?
by Kashi
10 Dec 2019 18:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618341

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

ArjunPandit wrote:karan why is it that Indian media never calls out the treatment of non white communities in US?
And lose their US visas and shopping trips?
by Kashi
10 Dec 2019 09:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 958286

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Humbly disagree. Whenever anyone (be it mdme fair or hillary) hits TSP, India shouldn't let the opportunity go, Indians MUST pile on. We must also "wean" over those that we can away from the dark side. Some folks tried doing so with Madame Fair, like a chamaleon she was soon back to India...
by Kashi
10 Dec 2019 08:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8984
Views: 2618341

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^ these are steps in the right direction (no pun intended) - Indian diaspora first and foremost needs to stop supporting rascal Jaypal and Rokhanna types. Next, stand up candidates who will support the correct causes. Wishful thinking at best. Even in this very forum, members have brushed aside the...
by Kashi
07 Dec 2019 17:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

But what about the one who facilitated this smuggling. She seems to be getting scot free. He WAS in India legally, so he could be "smuggled" into J&K; the only way this could be deemed a criminal act (in the eyes of law) is if his visa stipulations specifically prohibited him from tra...
by Kashi
07 Dec 2019 16:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

the fact that rana deliberately broke the law by smuggling her whitey boyfriend into cashmere and no one wants to highlight that what if someone or even the same lady used the same tactic again to smuggle in a terrorist Letting that bloke into India was a mistake in the first place. Now that he has...
by Kashi
05 Dec 2019 11:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Basically ba$tards like this Dexter chap won't be happy, till every Hindu is 6 feet under and no sign of the faith or culture remains. There is no poing in engaging with them. Modi & Shah by ignoring Ayyub's lurid propaganda have done themselves and India itself a disservice. They have allowed ...
by Kashi
04 Dec 2019 10:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Replies: 3095
Views: 812992

Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016

Realistically, what are India's options in Afghanistan, should the so-called new great game indeed ends up being played as it is being claimed.
by Kashi
04 Dec 2019 10:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

With the latest New Yorker article, I submit Ayyub has crossed the line. The article clearly states she illegally facilitated the movement of a foreign national into Kashmir and collaborated in his illegal activities. If this is not treason, what is? Why exactly is the GOI sleeping on the wheel and...
by Kashi
04 Dec 2019 08:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7960
Views: 2283049

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

^^So basically East Pakistan was the golden bird for Paxtan. After 1971 it flew away along with the gold. great. I'll dig out one of my old posts on this subject https://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7656&p=2288730&hilit=bangladesh#p2288730 24 years of exploitation creat...
by Kashi
03 Dec 2019 17:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I think people are being overly optimistic in believing that Thackereys or SS will lose their support base. Has their been even some indication of SS supporters and workers being upset or anguished at their leader's behaviour? As members above have pointed out, in this era of patronage politics, cul...
by Kashi
02 Dec 2019 08:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 5666
Views: 1659751

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Tanaji wrote:Just a suggestion: please dont quote Kate Hopkins. She has even less credibility than Daily Mail if that is even possible. I am not doubting the story itself or you, just her.
Who IS credible in those parts sir?
by Kashi
30 Nov 2019 17:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

How? Aspiration was displayed as 105+56.. Unless I missed some sarcasm. I am willing to bet more than half of those 56 got elected purely because people believed they were voting for the existing Govt. There's no way of telling is it? Unless "more than half of those 56 got elected purely becau...
by Kashi
30 Nov 2019 15:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

sajo wrote:Uddhav Thackeray wins floor test in Maha Assembly with 169 votes.

Media portraying it as a dinosaur sized egg on Fadnavis' face.
It is a representation of the aspirations of Maha voters. The number of votes is more than the combined strength of the three parties (56+54+44=154).
by Kashi
28 Nov 2019 13:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Karthik S wrote:Sadhvi ji must be placed on very high pedestal.
A Sadhvi does not go about claiming that she cursed someone and he paid for his/her sins, regardless of the person. At best it is in poor taste.

Let her lead by example by following her dharma as an elected MP.
by Kashi
28 Nov 2019 13:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 958286

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

It's not about Bajwa it's about the ghairat of the institution that is the fauj and the audacity of civvies to overstep their bounds.

If TSPA taes it lying down they run the risk of civvies getting ideas in the future. Cannot be having that can we?
by Kashi
28 Nov 2019 09:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1756
Views: 431452

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

^^And how do you propose we do it, without inviting howls of protest and indignation at "interfering in sovereign matters of another country"? A throwback to Jaffna air drop is not something that Sri Lankans will find endearing. All SL has to do is say a big FU to India and invite more PRC...
by Kashi
27 Nov 2019 18:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This is one project that the religion of peace pasand Congress will not dare oppose as Saudi/UAE investment is involved. It will be Maharshtra's loss and Gujarat's gain. BJP will also dare SS to oppose the Uniform Civil Code with its congress comrades when it proposes a bill on the same in the parl...
by Kashi
27 Nov 2019 18:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1390445

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Did SS say anything about the Samruddhi maarg?
by Kashi
27 Nov 2019 11:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7960
Views: 2283049

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Japanese were willing to offer similar assistance for circular railway and a mass transit system for Kachda-on-sea, but Bakis in their infinite wisdom declined.
by Kashi
27 Nov 2019 11:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7575
Views: 1786617

Re: Understanding the US - Again

And as to partisanship, what’s with all the support of Trump? I don’t see a non-partisan view from most of the posters on this thread. Of course you don't, it would be unrealistic to expect so (as you and other posters would very well understand. This is indeed "Understanding the US" thre...
by Kashi
27 Nov 2019 08:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 958286

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

Do you mean they revealed that Bakis are Nook Nood ? Or could have passed on some critical information about the Baki nukes to someone whom the Bakis dreaded getting their hands on this info. Hanging a senior armyman is an extreme step. You expect TSPA to do that to civvies, not to one of their own.
by Kashi
26 Nov 2019 11:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - November 11, 2019
Replies: 2848
Views: 958286

Re: Terroristan - November 11, 2019

he may have leaked location of jalaluddin haqqani, who was killed in air strike last year. And that got a hanging? Afridi who led Osama to his doom, got life imprisonment. So did the other general. I suspect- and I have nothing to back this up, just a hunch- that this may have something to do with ...