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- 04 Nov 2020 04:03
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2020 US election results discussion
- Replies: 901
- Views: 121127
Re: 2020 US election results discussion
Yes, officially, GoI will welcome the mandate of the people. Earlier this summer I said this to my friends in desh If Trump is not reelected, public discourse, media as well as political, will find a new evil, a new enemy on Wednesday Nov 4th: that evil will be Hindu and that enemy will be India Tha...
- 17 Aug 2018 17:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
- Replies: 71
- Views: 14565
Re: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Passes Away
A respected politician yes, but more than that, an inspiring leader, a statesman and a poet -- a child Bharat Mata is really proud of.
My pranama.
May his atma attain moksha.
My pranama.
May his atma attain moksha.
- 20 Nov 2016 21:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
- Replies: 929
- Views: 166013
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - IV
Guiliani's contribution is over estimated. Yes, he should get some credit, but far, far less than his supporters project. The crime rate have been decreasing all over the country during the same time, for various other reasons; he was there at the right time. I have grave reservations on his leaders...
- 29 May 2016 18:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: reddit AMA with C Raja Mohan on Tue May 31 at 18:30 IST
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1158
reddit AMA with C Raja Mohan on Tue May 31 at 18:30 IST
Reddit Geopolitics will be hosting an AMA (ask me anything) with Dr C Raja Mohan and Dr Milan Vaishnav on Tuesday 31st May from 18:30 IST to 01:30 on US-India relations and Indian foreign policy They would open one hour before at 17:30 IST for questions Head over to reddit.com /r /geopolitics and it...
- 30 Nov 2014 19:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Why is "Hindu Nationalism" spoken of in a pejorative sense?
- Replies: 1266
- Views: 134436
Re: Why is "Hindu Nationalism" spoken of in a pejorative sen
online Merriam Webster Definition of DHARMA 1 Hinduism : an individual's duty fulfilled by observance of custom or law 2 Hinduism & Buddhism a : the basic principles of cosmic or individual existence : divine law b : conformity to one's duty and nature — dhar·mic adjective and notice it doesn't ...
- 05 Jul 2014 02:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Re: US strike options on TSP
- Replies: 2412
- Views: 232245
Update on the Sarasota Saudis
Remember the case of the Saudi family that suddenly left their Florida home two weeks before 9/11? Here's a recent update (emphasis added) Down the rabbit hole with the FBI: Saying 9/11 documents don’t exist when they do JUNE 25, 2014 AT 6:22 A By Dan Christensen and Anthony Summers, BrowardBulldog....
- 27 May 2014 06:00
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 3708680
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Guys -- please tell the Morons at the Hindu that Nazrul was not Bangladeshi. Yes -- he's the national poet -- but that doesn't make him bangladeshi; Rabindranath wrote their national anthem and that too doesn't make him Bangladeshi either.abhishek_sharma wrote:“Nazrul Islam an icon of all Bengalis”
- 26 May 2014 20:03
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 3708680
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Anirban Ganguly's open letter to Gopal Gandhi When I saw Narendrabhai, a former chaiwallah, empowered and speaking in the Central Hall of Parliament and moving the hearts of millions, I recalled the words of one of your illustrious grandfathers, C Rajagopalachari , who had observed that “ swaraj is ...
- 25 May 2014 18:33
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 3708680
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Pakistan releases scores of Indian fishermen At least 151 fishermen set free as goodwill gesture ahead of swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as prime minister. http://www.aljazeera.com/mritems/Images/2014/5/25/20145259233822734_20.jpg Sri Lanka, also announced release of five Indian fishermen. Li...
- 16 May 2014 23:20
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 190532
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
One of the top priorities would be decimate INC, and not just from Parliament but from Assemblies too. Now before you start jumping up please take a look at the vote share here http://eciresults.nic.in/AC/PartyWiseResult.htm Even in Gujarat, they managed 45+% even in this TsuNaMo ! They are down at ...
- 16 May 2014 22:22
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 190532
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Bengal is a gone case at least for the time being. Mamta is crazy. She is not crazy, she is the worst of opportunists, outdoing the left in appeasing the jihadis. And she's surrounded by pseudo-intellectuals, who are basically the same type of opportunists. It's really an uphill battle, since the d...
- 16 May 2014 19:52
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 190532
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
CNN keeps repeating the lies about 2002Raja Bose wrote:CNN.com main headlines is NaMo victory. Even the vilest turds have had realization dawn on them.
- 16 May 2014 15:59
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 190532
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
To me, the most encouraging sign is the graph at the bottom of http://eciresults.nic.in/
The percentage of votes is hovering between 32 and 33.
Now you know you are not alone, every third person you come across is like you
The percentage of votes is hovering between 32 and 33.
Now you know you are not alone, every third person you come across is like you
- 16 May 2014 15:46
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
- Replies: 4038
- Views: 190532
Re: General Elections 2014 : RESULTS thread
Looking aside,
News with NaMo's picture is on the front page of BBC, but nary a word on India's election on CNN web site.
They are trying to hide from the Inconvenient Truth
News with NaMo's picture is on the front page of BBC, but nary a word on India's election on CNN web site.
They are trying to hide from the Inconvenient Truth
- 28 Apr 2014 12:16
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
- Replies: 40179
- Views: 3708680
Re: Narendra Modi vs the Dynasty: Contrasting Ideas of India
Bengal may surprise us. Ebar chupchap fule chhap, kintu chhotor badole baro ful (This time round too we will opt for the flower, but for the bigger one — i.e. Lotus) http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Modi-magic-may-help-BJP-get-toe-hold-in-Bengal/articleshow/34310...
- 26 Apr 2014 21:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Re: US strike options on TSP
- Replies: 2412
- Views: 232245
Re: Understanding the US-2
How US is turning into an oligarchy. Martin Gilens of Princeton, well known for "Affluence and Influence" ... America's policymakers respond almost exclusively to the preferences of the economically advantaged. Affluence and Influence definitively explores how political inequality in the U...
- 06 Jan 2014 23:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1434811
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Doraiswami firmly put across to the US envoy that "it is your process ... That is wrong. Arresting and strip searching a diplomat is never a process, and the time line of this incident clearly shows this was a project, planned well ahead. The US will try to weasel out by saying this was a glit...
- 06 Jan 2014 21:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1434811
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
... right at the very top of the SD hierarchy. That is why there will be no apology from the US for violating the rights of our diplomat. At the most they will try to weasel out by offering some half assed regret and our servile GoI will accept it at the urging of our spineless MEA. The smoke scree...
- 05 Jan 2014 22:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1434811
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
PB's press statement says (emphasis added) the arresting officers did not even seize her phone as they normally would have. Instead, they offered her the opportunity to make numerous calls to arrange personal matters and contact whomever she needed, including allowing her to arrange for child care. ...
- 01 Jan 2014 02:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1434811
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Is an Indian (SR) employed within the Indian territory (the Indian consulate), is the employment subject to US law ? Small nitpick: AFAIK, SR was employed in DK's home and DK's home would not be considered part of the Indian Consulate and hence is not Indian Territory. It's not that simple. SR was ...
- 29 Dec 2013 20:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 14521
- Views: 1434811
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
I think we are losing focus by concentrating on Bharara et al. This was not a case of over reach by low level officials. If you read the transcript of the daily press briefing that someone posted earlier, http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2013/12/218895.htm#INDIA you'll notice the spokesperson hemmi...
- 22 Nov 2011 04:18
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Documentary on Headley, PBS on Tue Nov 22
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5404
Documentary on Headley, PBS on Tue Nov 22
PBS Frontline and ProPublica will air a documentary on Headley tomorrow http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/ Today, Terry Gross interviewed ProPublica’s Sebastian Rotella, you can listen to the interview here http://www.npr.org/2011/11/21/142589280/the-american-behind-the-2008-attack-on-mumbai?s...
- 02 Jan 2011 18:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Books Folder - 2008 onwards!!!
- Replies: 1461
- Views: 237975
hat tip to Rupak
Stephen Cohen and Sunil Dasgupta gives a shout-out to Rupak in Arming without Aiming . In the notes section there are copious references to his articles including: 16. Rupak Chattopadhyay, "The Indian Air Force: Flying into the 21st Century", .... 17. Ibid. 18. Ibid. Chattopadhyay offers a...
- 23 Dec 2010 05:06
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Re: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
Just that we mortals have no idea what that agenda isSaiK wrote:I am sure no thread is without any agenda.
- 15 Dec 2010 18:30
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Re: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
Time.COM, of course, chickened out. Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook is Time's official Person of the Year.http://www.time.com/time/specials/packa ... 83,00.htmlPratyush wrote:Time readers select Assange as 'Person of The Year'
- 15 Dec 2010 09:02
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Re: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
From a discussion at slashdot (emphasis added) Speaking as a federal employee, we've already been told that we are not to access the classified documents leaked on Wikileaks unless we already have clearance and authority to view such documents (which I don't, of course). On the other hand, we were a...
- 15 Dec 2010 08:22
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
US Air Force blocking NYTimes etc.
U S Air Force Blocks Media Sites The U.S. Air Force is blocking its personnel from using work computers to view the websites of the New York Times and other major publications that have posted classified diplomatic cables, people familiar with the matter said. Air Force users who try to view the web...
- 12 Dec 2010 21:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Re: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
these leaks certainly prove the fact that US does not practice of freedom of speech, free press, and state not interefering in its citizen rights etc norms that it preaches to other countries. If there is democracy, it must be a full one. Why did they jail Mr. Assange? Is that democracy? ... You kn...
- 10 Dec 2010 10:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
- Replies: 3942
- Views: 672654
Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
iirc Shri Somnath Chatterjee, then Speaker of the Lok Sabha, turned down an invitation for a visit to Australia because he did not receive an assurance that he wouldn't have to go through extensive security checks. Yes, a few forum members, a few journalists, a few individuals here and there do feel...
- 09 Dec 2010 09:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Attempts to blame Assange are misguided -- Kevin Rudd
Australia’s foreign minister Wednesday blamed the US for the leak of some 250,000 classified diplomatic cables, saying the attempts to blame or prosecute Australian native and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for the leak are misguided. Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said those efforts are ...
- 07 Dec 2010 00:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Wikileaks Diplomatic Cable Dump - News and Discussion
- Replies: 1835
- Views: 285478
Twitter May be Censoring Wikileaks
Twitter May be Censoring Wikileaks Here's from OSdir Suspicions are arising that Twitter may be hampering wikileaks related tweets from becoming trending topics. Comments in these blogs and replys to @wikileaks regarding the possible censorship show people appear to believe twitter is being nefariou...
- 17 Nov 2010 09:18
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21118
Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
that's unfortunateanupmisra wrote:Three members of the jirga were profiled and had to show their drivers' licenses.
was that Rakshak concerned due to this?
negi wrote:Meeting has been canceled as Mahdi was planning to be there and spread bakistaniyat.
- 10 Nov 2010 08:30
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21118
Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
Rudra -- you've got mail
- 10 Nov 2010 06:31
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21118
Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
what ?!?
don't know what transpired
we still have a couple of days, we can plan it right now
lets have some emails please
amitava at computer dot org
don't know what transpired
we still have a couple of days, we can plan it right now
lets have some emails please
amitava at computer dot org
- 08 Oct 2010 04:20
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21118
Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
An humble request to the kind and gentle BRadmins
-- could you please make this thread a sticky till mid Nov?
-- could you please make this thread a sticky till mid Nov?
- 01 Oct 2010 07:09
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
- Replies: 98
- Views: 21118
Re: BRF Mid-Atlantic Meet 2010 (NJ-PA-NY-DE and beyond)
Hey Rudra -- please check email.
- 17 Jun 2010 09:49
- Forum: BR Nostalgia Archive
- Topic: QuickClot Donation Project - Lessons Learned
- Replies: 51
- Views: 28985
Re: QuickClot Donation Project - Lessons Learned
If this is the quality of India's educated elite then we are worse than Pakistan. Don't despair. Yes, there are people like Bhavesh, Kobe, Mr. Li, that's life, unfortunately. But for every one of them, there are dozens of Raja, Rajiv, George, Mandeep, RayC, Gen. Bajwa and hundreds of unnamed ones. ...
- 27 Jan 2010 07:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: People's Republic of China Nov 22, 2009
- Replies: 3245
- Views: 543602
- 31 Dec 2009 19:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 604
- Views: 218354
Re: Know Your India
Another important point is lack of justice. The number of judges, per million people, are 107 USA 75.02 Canada 57.07 Australia 50.09 UK 10.05 India The data is a few years old, http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/op/2002/09/24/stories/2002092400060200.htm btw, there are apparently 210 thousand judges in C...
- 31 Dec 2009 18:53
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Know Your India
- Replies: 604
- Views: 218354
Re: Know Your India
Very pertinent thread, thanks Shiv! The District Information System for Education (DISE) has a lot of data on their site http://www.dise.in eg for various literacy rates see http://www.dise.in/webpages/poptabs.htm District Report Cards Vol 1, 371 pages, 10MB http://www.dise.in/downloads/DRC%202007-0...