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by pdj
05 Feb 2014 09:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 698752

Re: Indian Autos Thread

I read its a replacement for Fiesta, but Fiesta is a much longer car than 4 meters. Focus is of course bigger than fiesta. Nope it isnt a replacement for the Fiesta but Ford's entry into the small (for India) sedan class. I guess we are going to see a large scale migration from the hatches to these...
by pdj
04 Feb 2014 17:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 698752

Re: Indian Autos Thread

Phenomenal effort by Tata Motors in producing the zest and the bolt. Here are the official videos. They've done a brilliant job with the interiors as well.

Bolt:


Zest:
by pdj
21 Oct 2013 06:54
Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Replies: 40179
Views: 3949140

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

are there any cons to islamic banking, that we all must know? i am trying to understand the gains? Islamic banking is a rip off / scam. Although they dont charge interest, it is halal to charge profit!! In other words if a person were to apply for a loan (car/house/personal) from an Islamic bank he...
by pdj
13 Oct 2012 19:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 525246

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

I am not too excited about this decision giving combat helicopters to the army. As rohitvats has pointed out I see serious challenges in raising these units. Not just in recruiting/ converting existing pilots and training but in maintenance and managing the supply chain as well. There is definitely ...
by pdj
05 Oct 2012 10:36
Forum: Military Scenarios Archive
Topic: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII
Replies: 3420
Views: 942781

Re: Possible Indian Military Scenarios - XII

Hi Vivek, I have read your scenarios with great interest and firstly I must complement you about your writing skills. Very impressive and much better as well as more realistic than the Tom Clancy's of the world. I , however, have been very disappointed to see you starting scenarios and never finishi...