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by Tanaji
25 Apr 2026 17:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 6484
Views: 2753068

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

Lisaji, The number of mosques in UK is far more than 2x the number of temples in UK. Since the funding is for properties this is down to that. Interestingly the mosques I see are lavish affairs, with far more resources than what temples haave (Iskon types excluded). These were funded by myriad GCC g...
by Tanaji
23 Apr 2026 14:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion
Replies: 1526
Views: 425257

Re: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion

I have a 1-2% suspicion that AmberG is a very specialised and deeply trained LLM that has been allowed to break out and post here. The user was human 4-5 years ago but then has been replaced by LLM. I dont know if the LLM “took care and retired” the original human … :mrgreen: :(( :P :rotfl: In any c...
by Tanaji
23 Apr 2026 01:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Besides Ukraine had >200 Kg of HEU (some of it > 90%)..which it did not return to Moscow till 2012.. The largest uranium processing facility of the Soviet Union was the Prydniprovsky Chemical Plant located in Kamianske, Ukraine. So it certainly had the means to enrich uranium from scratch. Couple t...
by Tanaji
22 Apr 2026 16:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

https://x.com/BillGertz/status/2046723262567362828?s=20 IndoPacom commander says victory in Iran is needed to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/21/pacific-commander-says-victory-iran-needed-deter-chinese-attack/ What is the definition of said “victory” h...
by Tanaji
21 Apr 2026 12:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 3144
Views: 1674336

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/04/robot-runner-handily-beats-humans-in-half-marathon-setting-new-record/ The robot ran faster than a human can for 50 mins. Last year the same time was more than 2 hours, so you can see the improvement. The Chinese are way ahead on this front as compared to us. The o...
by Tanaji
21 Apr 2026 00:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/trump-wants-medal-of-honor_n_69e5bbd8e4b0b6f552bab9fe OM wants the medal of honour for himself. I don’t know how much of this story is true, WSJ is only a couple of steps away from Al Jazeera or Daily Mail. But then this is OM si anything is possible. Hoping fo...
by Tanaji
20 Apr 2026 23:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4681
Views: 1400224

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Rest assured if the Chinese Gundhy comes to power he will rejoin the IWT as a peace gesture to show his statesmanship.
by Tanaji
19 Apr 2026 17:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Off topic but it is pointless to portray or expect any sample of population to be ideal. Each subset, be it people that migrated in 50s or 80 -90s will have their own set of people that have no morals. Equally they will have people who are role models for most part…

Except Pakis of course…
by Tanaji
19 Apr 2026 17:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian IT Industry
Replies: 1423
Views: 825081

Re: Indian IT Industry

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2ev24yx4rmo The new Mythos release of Claude AI is a serious threat to identifying vulnerabilities. You can bet that US and UK governments already have access. Not to mention similar developments by the Chinese. We should be starting our own mission to make sure ...
by Tanaji
18 Apr 2026 16:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1240
Views: 3195889

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

VIDEO : https://x.com/Defencecore/status/2044349074422525965?s=20 ---> An IAF Su-30MKI performing low level terrain masking (canyon flying) during a training flight, flying very close to the Saptashrungi Temple, Nashik. You can see the trash thrown on the hillock in that video. We have no civic sen...
by Tanaji
17 Apr 2026 16:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Genuine question:

How is Zohran Mamdanis mayorship of NYC coming along? Has it made a big difference on the ground? I still see social media clips on him as if in campaign mode and about how he is taxing the rich.. but have things improved? Or is it too soon?
by Tanaji
17 Apr 2026 11:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4681
Views: 1400224

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

I saw a news item that says that the board of Tata Sons may not extend Chandrashekharan (current CMD of Tata Sons, ex-TCS) this time around. Absolutely pathetic response from TCS: On Monday, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran termed sexual harassment allegations as "gravely concerning and ang...
by Tanaji
16 Apr 2026 00:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 935
Views: 399501

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

India should drastically reduce the cultivation of rice anyway. Rice exports are just another way of exporting water by a very expensive and laborious process.

Long term Indian diet will have to change with the climate.
by Tanaji
15 Apr 2026 13:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4681
Views: 1400224

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tcs-nashik-sexual-harassment-conversion-case-targeted-recruits-in-need-of-money-11359910 This TCS affair is getting more insidious - complete and utter failure of HR of such a big company. These guys keep virtue signalling and upper management is utterly silent on thi...
by Tanaji
15 Apr 2026 01:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2433
Views: 943583

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Thank you AmberG and Vayutuvan ji . I learnt something new, this forum never fails to educate …
by Tanaji
13 Apr 2026 21:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

A_Guptaji

Trumps presidency has exceeded all expectations. I do hope he wins for the third time. As the meme goes “It may cause issues for some but thats a sacrifice we are willing to make” :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
by Tanaji
12 Apr 2026 20:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

A_Gupta wrote: 12 Apr 2026 20:13 If Trump blockades ships other than Iranian-flagged ships or ships of other countries that touched Iranian ports, that is an act of war against more than Iran.
Saar, this is weekend so market manipulation time. He will back off on TACO Tuesday.
by Tanaji
09 Apr 2026 16:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2433
Views: 943583

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

For the unwashed and uneducated like moi: what is the difference between formal and informal proof? Is the former from first principles only?
by Tanaji
08 Apr 2026 14:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5121
Views: 1344400

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

:mrgreen: Thanks AmberG AI :mrgreen:

On a serious note, what reprocessing is required at the end of Stage 3 as that stage is supposed to be relatively “clean” and closed in theory?
by Tanaji
07 Apr 2026 20:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

This whole thing is wild:

Trump makes bombastic statements
Iran says we are not in communication with US and no discussions ongoing
Trump or US officials say discussions are positive or they have given me presents
Loop back to start
by Tanaji
07 Apr 2026 16:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6187
Views: 2775262

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/middle- ... r-11322466

For those on BRF this is not surprising. Being shameless without ab ounce of gratitude is an ingrained trait of Pakis. The more educated, the more prominent the trait.
by Tanaji
07 Apr 2026 00:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-iran-war-f-15-pilot-rescue-bid-or-uranium-heist-irans-big-claim-on-daring-us-op-to-save-airman-11319747 By Monday, the account had shifted entirely. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the operation may not have been a rescue at all. "The pos...
by Tanaji
06 Apr 2026 23:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5121
Views: 1344400

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

AmberG , are you running your own instance of AI? These are getting scarily realistic.
by Tanaji
06 Apr 2026 17:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://www.wsj.com/opinion/elon-musks-starship-heavy-could-revolutionize-warfare-04930487 Elon Musk’s Starship Heavy Could Revolutionize Warfare The U.S. could keep powerful munitions in orbit to be deployed quickly and without risk to American troops. They probably have some hunter killer sats in...
by Tanaji
06 Apr 2026 01:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

https://www.twz.com/land/iran-is-piercing-israels-ballistic-missile-defenses-with-high-altitude-cluster-warhead-releases Iran Is Piercing Israel’s Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases Unleashing submunitions at high altitudes has helped Iran to get through Israel's ...
by Tanaji
06 Apr 2026 00:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

One should now start considering what happens if the US uses a tactical nuke in Iran. Earlier, it was inconceivable, now with the recent sackings of professional military leaders and Trump outbursts, it is a possibility. Still a very small one but one that exists now…
by Tanaji
05 Apr 2026 20:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

CoPilot synthesizes it thusly: Hegseth has repeatedly asserted that: God stands with the United States in the war against Iran. U.S. troops are protected by “the providence of our almighty God.” This mirrors the theological logic of the Crusades, where military campaigns were framed as divinely san...
by Tanaji
05 Apr 2026 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011
Replies: 5121
Views: 1344400

Re: India Nuclear News and Discussion 4 July 2011

At the risk of sounding an old boomer : social media is a scourge that allows poorly informed to make incorrect statements and appear as experts. A cursory search would show ANEEL is not burning thorium as envisaged by our programme that targetted uranium independence. But thats too much work… The f...
by Tanaji
05 Apr 2026 18:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

“Open the fuc@kin strait you crazy basta.rds…”

The election of Trump has surpassed my wildest expectations…

At this rate there is no need for a third term…
by Tanaji
05 Apr 2026 13:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Thank you A_Guptaji… though expected, the US still never fails to surprise with its outright disregard for its own laws…
by Tanaji
04 Apr 2026 20:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

21.4% of the enlisted personnel in the US Army are Black (2024). The Secretary of War, with the support of the President, wants to do away with Black officers (8% in 2024). They fired generals who refused to take Black (and women) officers off of the promotions lists. I wonder how long this Army wi...
by Tanaji
04 Apr 2026 19:14
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 763
Views: 650744

Re: Know Your India

Is it Raghav Chaddha given how it is lately? :mrgreen:

Its either Prof Suman Chakraborty or Dr Mondal coinventors of COVIRAP.
by Tanaji
04 Apr 2026 19:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4681
Views: 1400224

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

And somethings were being weirdly attributed to him, like low-priced restaurant outside some airport which was inagurate few days after his speech in parliament as being due to him raising it(which was already under progress by then), govt giving orders to telecom companies to offer 30-day packs (e...
by Tanaji
04 Apr 2026 04:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

So there have been 4 theories proposed on why US attacked Iran: Theory 1: The US feels that the time is ripe to extend US hegemony for another 50 years. For this, they must control energy flows for itself and more importantly deprive others of the same. This would enable US to cut the Euros, China a...
by Tanaji
04 Apr 2026 01:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 726
Views: 79200

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/second-us-air-force-plane-crashed-persian-gulf-region-new-york-times-reports-2026-04-03/ An A10 Warthog went down. This is amazing though - American media referring to it as crashing rather than shot down. Meanwhile the very same media wrote pages of article...
by Tanaji
03 Apr 2026 22:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6187
Views: 2775262

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

I never could understand why foreign players would want to play in PSL.
by Tanaji
03 Apr 2026 16:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 12988
Views: 3874301

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Looks like Xi and Trump are in a competition as to who can purge more of their top military leadership. NBC News reports: Pete Hegseth forces out Army's top officer and two other generals The defense secretary fired the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, as well as the chief of chaplains and t...
by Tanaji
03 Apr 2026 02:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7590
Views: 2838310

Re: Internal Security Watch

^^^ I have been on enough conspiracy forums to know that 99.99% of such theories do not amount to anything. Just a fertile imagination connecting random dots.