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by bhalluka
21 Oct 2020 11:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 1740129

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

Looks like the Chinese worked around the lake forming landslides that buried their CPEC highway in Gilgit-Baltistan by building 10km long tunnels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwJzcrs04AY Interesting to see the Hindu roots of a lot of the tourist attractions in that area (in previous episodes on ...
by bhalluka
07 Mar 2019 12:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190928

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

IMO not very likely that Wing Commander Abhinandan's Mig-21 was brought down by an AMRAAM or a SAM or a cannon. UBji's stall theories (except the debris ingestion) most likely brought it down. Hopefully the Wing Commander's first hand account will come out soon. Here is HD footage from the crash sit...
by bhalluka
07 Mar 2019 11:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190928

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

They had it for a while. Probably an escalation option kept in reserve.

Anti-aircraft missile recovered from J&K terrorists

https://www.rediff.com/news/2002/dec/14jk1.htm

Pakistan needs to pay for this!
by bhalluka
07 Mar 2019 11:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1190928

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Saw Pakistan's F16 going down: Abhinandan Varthaman during debriefing

Read more at:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... aign=cppst
by bhalluka
05 Mar 2017 04:30
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858713

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

I am surprised this has not got more coverage in the Indian media. http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2017/03/indian-snowshoer-charged-with-sexual-abuse/ I think this guy's visa denial was discussed earlier on BRF. Despite all that this community did for him, the Pakiness had t...
by bhalluka
24 Feb 2017 05:39
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Replies: 3964
Views: 858713

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III

The convulsions are beginning again. Feel for Srinivas and his family. Glad at least one person stood up for him.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/cr ... 59444.html

Gives good background information on the racist shooter. The comments are informative as well.
by bhalluka
26 Jan 2017 02:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Understanding US thread-III
Replies: 3131
Views: 582791

Re: Understanding US thread-III

Wow! Things are moving fast. Trump's Next Executive Orders: "Drastically Reducing" US Role In International Organizations, Ending Treaties http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-01-25/trumps-next-executive-orders-drastically-reducing-us-role-international-organization This has to be good for I...
by bhalluka
01 Feb 2016 23:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
Replies: 4037
Views: 470749

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II

The only muscle is the SWIFT payment system I was familiar with SWIFT and XML, turns out it is now a language - but, from Apple, which has made it some sort of a std for their own sake. India - like China - is large enough to break out on her own. Matter of will. And, India should start her own OS,...
by bhalluka
25 Nov 2015 11:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

It appears that this guy Alparslan Celik who claims to have shot at the two pilots http://www.reuters.com/video/2015/11/24/turkmen-says-his-forces-killed-two-russi?videoId=366438602 is a Turkish citizen, son of an ex-mayor from the neo-nazi Grey Wolf movement. Interesting bunch these Grey Wolves. ht...
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 14:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

Looks like the Saudis and Turks will be pumping in manpads into Syria. http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-allies-to-boost-aid-to-syria-rebels-1446682624 Quoting relevant portion for those that don't have access. The U.S. and its regional allies agreed to increase shipments of weapons and other supplies...
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 13:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1224195

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

This could have implications for India

http://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Is ... Crude.html

A much cheaper way to get Russian/Central Asian oil and gas including fields that India has invested in. Gives leverage against the Saudis and GCC.
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 13:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

the level of treachery and double crossing is hard to believe but probably true. makes me wonder if people within deep state in the west knew that 9/11 was coming and chose to let it happen to get a fait accompli to set the whole upend middle east projects in motion. Satyameva Jayate! Usually not i...
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 13:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

It is sad that deciders and intelligence agencies signal intentions and capabilities using life of innocents!
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 12:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

Here is I am guessing an Iranian version of what happened to Metrojet 9268. http://www.veteranstoday.com/2015/11/03/exclusive-breaking-story-bombing-of-russian-plane-highly-probable/ http://ppia.wikia.com/wiki/Veterans_Today The gist seems to be that Saudi Intelligence did it in cooperation with oth...
by bhalluka
06 Nov 2015 11:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
Replies: 4033
Views: 431560

Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)

Interesting that Russian airlines are still flying to Sharm El Sheik as normal. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/05/sharm-el-sheikh-which-countries-still-fly Russia sends the most tourists to Sharm it seems, followed closely by Britain. Russian tour operators continuing their tours on sched...
by bhalluka
02 Apr 2015 22:36
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: West Asia News and Discussions (YEMEN, gulf)
Replies: 4734
Views: 645937

Re: West Asia News and Discussions

John Dolan/Gary Brecher/War Nerd has a great background writeup on Yemen http://pando.com/2015/03/28/the-war-nerd-a-brief-history-of-the-yemen-clusterfck/ Some excerpts Najran was once part of that kingdom. It’s only been Saudi territory since 1934, when the Saud family leased the province from Yeme...
by bhalluka
16 Feb 2015 11:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414560

Solution to prisoners dilemma

A very interesting breakthrough in game theory.

https://www.quantamagazine.org/20150212 ... -question/

A little sad to see Pakiness win in so many cases. Formal proofs for conditions in which Dharmicness thrives is enlightening.
by bhalluka
30 Sep 2014 01:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion
Replies: 3947
Views: 429315

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion

Juhujarji, Tina Tuner singing Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu as a lead on or follow on to Modi would have been awesome! On the topic of Star Wars, there is a very clear drawing of ideas from Hindu/Vedic traditions in the books and screenplay of movies. Here is a good source The Jedi in the Lotus: Star Wa...
by bhalluka
29 Sep 2014 22:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion
Replies: 3947
Views: 429315

Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion

Modiji's "Maay the pforce bhe bhit yoo" makes perfect sense in the context it was made. The closing statement was made after reciting one of my all time favorite shlokas Sarve bhavantu sukhinaH Sarve santu niraamayaH Sarve bhadraani pashyantu maa kash-chid dukh bhaag bhavet Aum Shaanti Sha...
by bhalluka
13 Aug 2014 12:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2237
Views: 414560

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

by bhalluka
28 Dec 2013 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US Strategic News and Discussion
Replies: 14521
Views: 1433861

Re: India-US Strategic News and Discussion

All indications are that DK did not break any US wage laws. SR seems to have been treated well. http://www.firstpost.com/world/devyani-has-always-been-on-the-right-side-of-the-law-says-sister-sharmistha-1305073.html DK did provide room, board, and utilities outside of work hours. Same meals that the...