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by nikhilarora
26 Jul 2011 17:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kargil War Thread - VI
Replies: 1431
Views: 407357

Re: Kargil War Thread - VI

Jai Hind and my homage and respect to the brave soldiers and defenders of India.
by nikhilarora
22 Jul 2011 20:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2011
Replies: 2855
Views: 481185

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2

Fake optimism and then more rona dhona by Kelani Jellani. Sorry, if posted earlier! http://tribune.com.pk/story/214742/us-pak-relations-pm-claims-us-will-refrain-from-unilateral-raids/ LONDON: Contrary to assertions made by the US government, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said he has received as...
by nikhilarora
22 Jul 2011 17:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7955
Views: 2246914

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

At this rate, soon the Paki mango abdul would cease to exist and the whole country would be Paki mango army onleee! http://tribune.com.pk/story/214881/armys-expanding-footprint-nlc-allowed-to-bid-for-state-owned-construction-firm/ ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a setback to the efforts to limit th...
by nikhilarora
22 Jul 2011 12:58
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Well, in which case we cannot rule out Digvijay and Congress's role too :evil: Mumbai blasts: Can’t rule out hand of Hindu outfits, says Digvijay Digvijay Singh is a christian so he thinks that the Hindu Terror group doesn't include him. He is as sacred as a holy cow, or holy cross whatever!!! hell...
by nikhilarora
22 Jul 2011 12:41
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

WRT to flooding using dams, it is not as much of a danger to India. Most of Indias rivers flood every year due to our unique monsoon. Often at maximum sluice discharge and even higher occasionally. Due to this most Indian rivers have massive river beds, often kilometers across, that are dry most of...
by nikhilarora
20 Jul 2011 09:23
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1040590

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Good news - Muh meetha ho jaye moment! Rustom-1 will hit production! http://idrw.org/?p=3101 Reports are emerging that Rustom-TD which was used has a Technology demonstrator for the bigger Rustom-H project which will be India’s high-altitude long endurance (HALE) platform ,will also hit productions....
by nikhilarora
20 Jul 2011 08:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 1040590

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

Has anyone else seen it? Has been seeing an UAV (most probably the Rustom UAV) doing night flying for sometime@Outer ring road and HSR Layout doing low altitude flying. Looked like an UFO. :mrgreen: . I will try to arrange for pics, shot a couple, but my phone had no flash, so it has come very dark ...
by nikhilarora
16 Jul 2011 15:36
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Please give me one instance where poor uneducated Hindus went to a foreign country, strapped themselves with C4, armed with AK 47s, killed hundreds of innocent people, shouting 'Jai Bajrang Bali'' all the time & deriving justification from the Bhagwad Geeta & the Vedas. Please don't just po...
by nikhilarora
16 Jul 2011 14:14
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Btw i often find two types of Hindus, the first type being overtly anti-islamic and the second being the more chanakian types who simply mask their hatred for islam and propagate strategies to neutralise them or would advocate limited co-existence as way of continuing with nation building As a last...
by nikhilarora
16 Jul 2011 13:29
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Well, in which case we cannot rule out Digvijay and Congress's role too :evil: Mumbai blasts: Can’t rule out hand of Hindu outfits, says Digvijay Digvijay Singh is a christian so he thinks that the Hindu Terror group doesn't include him. He is as sacred as a holy cow, or holy cross whatever!!! hell...
by nikhilarora
16 Jul 2011 13:22
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Nobody wants to say this out aloud but until & unless Islam is completely cleansed out of the subcontinent, Indics would continue to die. Let's not naively assume that even a majority of 250 million Indian muslims have burning patriotism inside their hearts. Not saying rest 900 million Hindus a...
by nikhilarora
16 Jul 2011 12:10
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Just yesterday, 3 LET terrorists were gunned down in Kashmir, one of them the regional commander of LET and an important asset for it in India. Raises important questions, like LET is still very much active in India and are just waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Now Mumbai attacks show imp...
by nikhilarora
15 Jul 2011 00:57
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

If you really want do something then setup a few facebook pages and update them often. - nexus of terrorist-criminals-polticians - page to report unnusual activities by common people Make them simple to load on smart phones. Get together with some experts and setup a server so people can get feeds ...
by nikhilarora
15 Jul 2011 00:14
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

You need to create situation where the IA can be used with impunity. All these terrorist attacks and blasts are pin pricks. Eventually the jihadi nature of TSPA will shine through and give that chance. I am not saying India should be complacent till then. They should do the maximum to safeguard the...
by nikhilarora
15 Jul 2011 00:11
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

I know I am being much of a bugger here, repeating the same thing again and again, but I would say ask last time, can we not do anything or take action or initiative to correct the situation?? IMO, BRF is a wonderful place, but the suggestions or advice given by respected people here go to waste, if...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 23:20
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

Can we do something to initiate change? If anyone is in the civil services or some high post in GOI in BRF, could he or she help us by taking our concerns to the ministers! Can, we at least organize something to show solidarity for this cause so that the GOI thinks! Please, can we do something about...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 17:03
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

The Hindu Breaking news: No across-the-border link to Mumbai blasts: Secretary, Internal Security What the hell!! The US Media says "Mumbai terror attack bears all markings of LeT: US media" and now GOI is saying its not from across the border. Am I too dumb but I am not getting who is th...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 14:26
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

What decision is needed to blast away 20 sats? how is it related to corruption? Sir, It is not yours or mine decision to lauch 20 sats in Space for monitoring terrorists. We cant just go to ISRO and say, look here pals, we are in danger, send satellites to space to monitor terrorists, I believe the...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 13:20
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

My 2 cents:-- I had said this during 26/11 on BRF too:-- We need to deploy atleast two dozen weatherproof satellites with the highest possible resolution to monitor every square mile of indian territory, exclusive economic zone in the ocean and every square mile of every SAARC country 24X7X366 hour...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 12:42
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Serial Blasts in Mumbai
Replies: 1252
Views: 455695

Re: Serial Blasts in Mumbai

it is not true. Why does that happen ? Gakakkad sir, agreed 100 %. My cousin elder brother was involved in active politics in one of the top universities in India. I used to help him by running small errands. The look and feeling our parents gave us was "Politics is for dirty people, its for p...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 12:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2011
Replies: 2855
Views: 481185

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2

Most importantly, the Manmohan Singh government will have to explain the incompetence of the homeland security sector since three years after the horrific 26/11 Mumbai is once again the target of a terror attack. Terrorism analysts point out that even if Pakistan-based groups had had a hand in thes...
by nikhilarora
14 Jul 2011 10:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2011
Replies: 2855
Views: 481185

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2

Forgive my temper, but NOTHING as being discussed in this thread is ever going to happen. NO OVERT, COVERT, DIPLOMATIC or WHATEVER steps being asked for is ever going to be taken by any government, it is just not in their interest to do so, they are busy looting the country and that would stop if th...
by nikhilarora
13 Jul 2011 15:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2011
Replies: 2855
Views: 481185

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): June 30, 2

Nothing ike that would happen, the Abduls are not fools, he is going on behalf of GOP (atleast showing so). If any chances were there of himbeing arrested, he would have gone hiding into the rat sewer. Also, if Unkil had to arrest him, he would have done that by now tracking him into the sewer. Unki...
by nikhilarora
12 Jul 2011 14:21
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1011479

Re: LCA News and Discussions

LCA very busy today. 12:30PM The deep throated roar of its engine. :) Actually, the trials have been going for sometime now, almost daily. I have seen or heard the Tejas fly on nearly every day of the last week except Sunday I guess. Last saturday, there was this clear sky and the tejas just roared...
by nikhilarora
11 Jul 2011 22:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Magazine and Media Watch/Review
Replies: 294
Views: 123765

Re: Magazine and Media Watch/Review

Are you sure the Americans have a Gorkha regiment? I don't think so. Singapore has, and of course, the British Army America doesn't have a Gorkha regiment by name. Anyways that's not important, whats important was they trying to recruit from India and getting their dirty work done by showing some $...
by nikhilarora
11 Jul 2011 18:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Magazine and Media Watch/Review
Replies: 294
Views: 123765

Re: Magazine and Media Watch/Review

Is it the right place to post this article from IDR ? Making of an Indian Army Soldier A soldier whose discipline, dedication to duty, loyalty and ferocious fighting spirit is remembered with awe by all who have had to face the blood-curdling battle cry of Ayo Gorkhali – The Gorkhas have arrived! R...
by nikhilarora
08 Jul 2011 19:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 4208
Views: 1119045

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

devesh wrote:^^^
does such a methodology exist for private sector cos in India???
Hi,

I can vouch that such a capability does exist in India. And I am sure as the Private players are drawn into the fray, they would surely employ strict methodology.
by nikhilarora
06 Jul 2011 18:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 920168

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

> Do they have any center of gravity on their side? I don't think so. thats better - their side is mostly 'open' with the karakoram highway running through it. they have few if any passes or funnels to channelize. we can move on wide fronts and many places. lacking any center of gravity they can on...
by nikhilarora
06 Jul 2011 12:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: My experiences in covering conflict
Replies: 32
Views: 8948

Re: My experiences in covering conflict

Awesome story. Many Thanks. :)
by nikhilarora
06 Jul 2011 09:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread
Replies: 3918
Views: 920168

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread

Hi, Heres a bit more informative news article for the 248 Arjun Mk II orders placed. http://worldofdefense.blogspot.com/2011/07/army-may-place-order-for-248-formidable.html Its interesting to note that "The defence research establishment expects to get the new orders from the end user - the Arm...
by nikhilarora
05 Jul 2011 17:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1255040

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Hi, I am a huge fan of Shiv Sir and his analysis and would like to second him. Please excuse the inexperience of my age but I do believe we can take on the chinese given the chance (limited Dhoti shiver and more strategy and strong willpower of our babus like the Vietnamese showed in so may occasion...
by nikhilarora
29 Jun 2011 22:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread
Replies: 3908
Views: 1144238

Re: LCH and other Helicopters Discussion Thread

Hi,

I am sure this has been discussed here before but would want to ask again! The LCH TD2 has a generous glass area in the cockpit as was in TD1, wont it come under heavy small arms fire and compromise the safety of the crew? Can the gurus please elucidate!
by nikhilarora
24 Jun 2011 13:08
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1212414

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

With all due respect to everyone and hurting no one's feelings, would like to make a point here. During my SSC exams for the IAF, we had to go for our medicals, there some soldiers had been brought from siachen with sever frost bite in their fingers. We couldn't see them but the other officers were ...
by nikhilarora
23 Jun 2011 19:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1212414

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Why is the current state of IA decision making so foreign centric? Can't it be persuaded otherwise (Like the pressure of GOI in case of arjun). Its so disheartening to see the whole indigenous effort drown at the face of IA's phoren shopping spree!!! Sigh!!! :x :-?