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by member_20617
21 Mar 2012 17:28
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1250478

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Okay! looking at all your other posts, this looks like a flame bait. Sorry, i am bit slow realising it. Sadly, you'll be banned before someone bites. Or, did i already bite it. Anyhow, i'll go with the option of waiting for another 65 years and will be still happy that my grand children will be doi...
by member_20617
21 Mar 2012 16:42
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 964134

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

<del>

when your post vanishes without a trace, take the hint.
by member_20617
21 Mar 2012 16:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1250478

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

The magic words must be said to snap people out of it... :) First know your place in the universe. Then ask questions. Fine, let us keep importing. Let us be dependent all the time. Let us bury our head in the sand. Let us not improve things in our favour. Let us play catch up for next 65 years. An...
by member_20617
21 Mar 2012 15:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1250478

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Sagar G India became independent in 1947. We are in 2012 now. That is 65 years of ‘independence’ and we are still importing about 80% of our military requirements. After 65 years why don’t we have strong technological base? What are the reasons? How do we overcome those obstacles? Do we even have a ...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 19:44
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1250478

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

India would continue to dominate the arms-buying market, Sipri said, with major purchases still in the pipeline. The top five arms importers were all from the Asia region, Sipri said: India was followed by South Korea (6% of imports), China and Pakistan (both 5%) and Singapore (4%). China, which in...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 19:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 964134

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Why should'nt ISRO aspire to send a probe to Mars or Moon? All work and no play makes Ramu a dull person. On the other hand, if they don't… and if i live for another 50 years, i can foresee people complaining, why din't India plan for Mars trip few decades back and missed the golder opportunity etc...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 17:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 726543

Re: Indian Railways Thread

GD, I for one, am not so confident of pvt players succeeding in here. We have the example of pvt container/freight train operators to look at - as long as IR has skin in the game, it won't allow pvt players to prosper. It will hit below the belt and try everything at its disposal to ensure that its...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 15:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 703373

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

I think PAKFA should be Deepika Padukone Dee P i KA PA du K one 8) no way... When she was with ranbir , his films were flopping .. now she is with the mallya kid..look whats happening to kingfisher...the only place where the chick should go is the con party... Ranbir is a flop with or without DP! M...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 14:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 964134

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Isro gets Rs 125 cr for Mars mission, eyes Nov 2013 launch. After the moon mission, Isro's plans for Mars exploration got a shot in the arm with the government allocating the ambitious programme Rs 125 crore in the Union Budget announced today.The budget documents state that the space agency plans ...
by member_20617
20 Mar 2012 13:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1204752

Re: Internal Security Watch

http://www.rediff.com/news/slide-show/slide-show-1-isi-funding-insurgency-in-north-east-says-ex-isi-chief/20120320.htm Bangladesh is a hot destination for the ISI in its attempt to wage a full-fledged battle against India, reports Vicky Nanjappa. Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence chief A...
by member_20617
19 Mar 2012 16:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 291382

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

naved wrote: Shouldn't it be 10 TIMES the number of cars in India?? Or is this some good ol piskomath?
Dus Percenti ke rule me sab kuch 10% likha jaata hai :lol:
by member_20617
19 Mar 2012 16:05
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 703373

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

Will wrote:
Singha wrote:PAKFA = jessica michibata. not very indic figure...long, slim, edgy...not fullsome curves.
PAKFA should be = Anushka Sharma 8)
I think PAKFA should be Deepika Padukone

DeePiKA PAduKone 8)
by member_20617
16 Mar 2012 20:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1008787

Re: LCA News and Discussions

^^ we are surprised that you are surprised on this info. Sid -Who are 'we'? I am also surprised that 'we' (whoever they are!) have a lot more faith in me than myself! :lol: Sameer - I was only curious about GE engines; I did not imply anywhere that Gripen should win the contest I know that GE engine...
by member_20617
16 Mar 2012 20:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 291382

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

shankaraa - the mullah is at the vanguard of the glorious ummahtoriate revolution, some greens are more green than others and therefore must lead the less green. therefore they sacrifice their fervent desire for the heavenly 72 and suffer on earth with the widows and sisters and daughters of the va...
by member_20617
16 Mar 2012 19:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 291382

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

I am always puzzled as to why Mullas encourage other fanatic Muslims to don the soosai vest and claim 72 raisins?

Why aren’t they (Mullas) interested in blowing themselves up to get 72 houris?

Could it be that these Mullas are smart and know the truth that there are no houris?
by member_20617
16 Mar 2012 19:04
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: LCA News and Discussions
Replies: 3947
Views: 1008787

Re: LCA News and Discussions

From Wiki: The Gripen was a contender for the Indian MRCA competition for 126 multirole combat aircraft.[123] In April 2008, Gripen International offered the Next Generation Gripen for India's tender[124] and opened an office in New Delhi in order to support its efforts in the Indian market.[125] On...
by member_20617
16 Mar 2012 15:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1530332

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

Obama has said at a recent press conference that the USA would like to sort out this issue by negotiating with Iran but if this fails then there are other softer options he would try until June/July 2012. He said that he does not want a war with Iran but it will be the last option for him. Russia an...
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 20:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1171338

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16223533 Soyuz launches sharp-eyed Pleiades satellite By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News A Russian Soyuz rocket has launched from French Guiana - only the second such vehicle to fly out of the territory's new Sinnamary spaceport. The Soyuz ...
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 19:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1171338

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16358851 US Army unveils 1.8 gigapixel camera helicopter drone The drone aircraft can hover and do not need a runway to be able to take-off or land New helicopter-style drones with 1.8 gigapixel colour cameras are being developed by the US Army. The army said the...
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 19:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: International Aerospace Discussion
Replies: 4918
Views: 1171338

Re: International Aerospace Discussion

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17370150 Pentagon considers on-demand disposable satellites Darpa says each SeeMe satellite needs to be able to provide data about a location within 90 minutes Squads of disposable mini-satellites able to provide reconnaissance to soldiers at the "press of a...
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 16:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 835247

Re: Indian Interests

Rare Indian, Asian art at Christie's sale http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/art/rare-indian-asian-art-at-christies-sale/articleshow/12274560.cms More than 1,800 Asian art works - including a large collection from India - estimated at $48 million will be auctioned by Christie's at...
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 15:50
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Railways Thread
Replies: 3937
Views: 726543

Re: Indian Railways Thread

For once we had a right Railway Minister, Dinesh Trivedi. But Mamta Banerjee is putting her party before the country! Don’t we Indians deserve better railways? Just an idea: Can Congress retain DT by asking him to join their party? I know Congress needs Trinamool Party’s support but this is possible.
by member_20617
15 Mar 2012 14:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Shiv

First you say ‘But Indian goods and people should have access to Pakistan and their security ensured by Paki Khakis’

When Abhishek asked you ‘who would attack Indian people and goods’, you said Pakis themselves.

So you expect Pakis to both attack us as well as provide us with security! :rotfl:
by member_20617
14 Mar 2012 20:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

1. We need to undertake cost – benefit analysis for CAR. What can we have from CAR and at what cost (not just money but potential loss of lives from terror attacks as well as political/military blackmail)? Does the cost outweigh benefit or vice versa? Could this change over a period of time? What ar...
by member_20617
14 Mar 2012 16:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 346016

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

Posted from Technology Dhaaga/SanjayM: Researchers in the UK have found that the curry spices coriander and turmeric can reduce livestock methane emissions by up to 40-percent. http://greenopolis.com/goblog/jerryjame ... w-farts-40 Yindoos need to export these items to Papistan to reduce PindiChana ...
by member_20617
14 Mar 2012 14:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2847
Views: 346016

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv

partha wrote:aishwarya rai's daughter named Aradhya? birathers, what name ij it? i hab never heard that in urdu or arabic. ij it a joo name? they should hab named the baby with an ijlamic name..so many fans in bakistan.
Calling Jirga!

ijlamic name 4 Hindooo baby? Hackthoo!
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 20:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 291382

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

Lalmohan wrote:shankara - that should be brothers
I mean brothers and others!! :rotfl:
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 20:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Dear Rakshaks, Please search for ‘fifteen largest trading partners of India’ on Wiki. I wanted to paste the information but the correct formatting is not taking place! I think CAR is important for India but NOT as important as it has been made out. CAR is not one of the top 15 trading partners of In...
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 2012
Replies: 2848
Views: 291382

Re: Terrorist Islamic Republic of Pakistan (TSP): 15 Jan 201

Two Paki UN peace keepers in Haiti jailed for raping 14 year old boy Isn't the Islamic justice based on an eye for an eye! Paki UN Peacekeepers need to be raped as well. Wrong! Taking the cue from Muktaran Bibi’s case, the ‘real’ Islamic judgement would be to send the boy’s male relatives (after co...
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 16:16
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 548124

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

PratikDas wrote: This is so confusing. How can it be a Prithvi variant and akin to the Tomahawk or Babul :mrgreen: at the same time?
There should be no confusion!

Prithvi, Tom and Babur

Just like Amar, Akbar & Anthony! :rotfl:
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 15:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Is CAR so important for India which it cannot do without? True. Not a blade of grass grows there. We have managed quite well from 1947 so I think I am pushing it a bit too far. Even Pakjab and sindh are not that important. And Baluchistan is desert. I would like to see the day when Indians are happ...
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 15:22
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012
Replies: 4308
Views: 582739

Re: Armoured Vehicles Discussion Thread - Jan 12, 2012

[quote="chackojoseph to Hypothetical for me, video Auto-tracker plotted targets and targets identified plotted by BFSR + robust IFF is the solution to go for. (A BMS which can combine feed from Video tracker and BFSR etc) for a three man crew, one needs a auto-loader other wise 3 man crew is im...
by member_20617
13 Mar 2012 14:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

[quote="shiv For access/land routes to Africa/Central Asia the current "world order" is dictated by the USA which has armed Pakistan all these years against India and is now using a Shia-Sunni, Arab-Persian cleft to keep the states in turmoil while they pick up the spoils. For India, ...
by member_20617
12 Mar 2012 15:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

If we look at Government of India’s policy for Pakistan for the last 64 years it largely boils down to ‘inaction’. I have not seen any visible signs of ‘actions’ against Pakistan except Bangladesh. It is my impression that GoI thinks that inaction is actually action! If we compare the Government of ...
by member_20617
09 Mar 2012 19:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Autos Thread
Replies: 3776
Views: 701995

Re: Indian Autos Thread

I am really impressed by Megapixel except the glass roof for safety reasons.

By the way, why on earth is TATA still producing old style state transport buses and lorries?

Don't Indians deserve better buses and lorries?

I am sure TATA can deliver.
by member_20617
09 Mar 2012 15:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Pakistan is a double whammy! Pakistan was a part of India before 1947 and given to minority of the minority (majority of the Muslims stayed back in India) by the British colonialists. This shows how illegal this partition was. Even if the entire Muslim community of India wanted a separate country, i...
by member_20617
08 Mar 2012 17:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 835247

Re: Indian Interests

If INC goes ahead then SP will make AY as the CM and MY will go to jail and get even more sympathy. Having failed in UP elections the INC is dangling the Congress Bureau of Investigation stick. Mulayam Singh might turn it around and reorganize Central politicial porcess itself! If he agrees to join...
by member_20617
08 Mar 2012 16:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II
Replies: 513
Views: 76546

Re: Strategic leadership for the future of India - II

Start Quote (Ramana's Post):'Did the BJP actually have a position on the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir? It did have a formal view, reflecting the Indian Parliament resolution, that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) had to be given up to India. But this was the maximum position. By itself, Pakistan...
by member_20617
08 Mar 2012 16:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 528185

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

India makes payments to French firm to upgrade Mirage fleet From Wiki: ‘In March 2010, India and France finalized the long delayed deal to upgrade all of India's Mirage-2000H to Mirage-2000-5 Mk 2 variant with new radar systems, a new weapon suite, missiles, electronic warfare system etc, at the co...
by member_20617
07 Mar 2012 18:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Pakistan's failure
Replies: 3241
Views: 412737

Re: Managing Pakistan's failure

Actually who decides what is red? Aren't those also relative and constantly in a state of flux? Is it not a constantly negotiated ephemeral border which is all the time being moved around? What is red for you might not be red for me. What was red yesterday may not be red tmrw. Second, those who sec...