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by RamSuresh
31 Mar 2025 00:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3256072

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Perhaps they are invisible because there are not many left?
by RamSuresh
21 Mar 2025 21:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
Replies: 577
Views: 318526

Re: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion

Temples stand for 100s of years. Durability of stone construction is well established. Ayodhya temple also does not use concrete. That said, the use case for even 100 years for residential building is thin.
by RamSuresh
14 Aug 2024 18:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 666
Views: 378252

Re: Indian Interests_2

Neat logical summary. Unclear why it is India + China Vs US in the US Backyard. What is the objective that India has in the US backyard?
by RamSuresh
08 Aug 2024 01:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3902
Views: 1325000

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

If Hasina has resisted to compromise with both US and China, then she perhaps has a better sense of Dharma than a lot of our politicians.
by RamSuresh
01 Aug 2024 19:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 738
Views: 443872

Re: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society

Thank you for sparing your time to try the quiz and for the feedback. We use a quiz plugin that also includes people who dont finish the quiz while calculating averages. We are waiting for their update which will fix this bug. The actual average for this quiz is just below 70%. Your score is very go...
by RamSuresh
31 Jul 2024 09:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1283
Views: 3413866

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

What would these two assassinations trigger further. Looking forward to your views https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/30/middleeast/beirut-explosion-hezbollah-stronghold-intl-latam/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/israel-hamas-war-latest-hamas-leader-ismail-haniyeh-112427801
by RamSuresh
31 Jul 2024 09:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 738
Views: 443872

Upanishads Quiz

May I, if it is permitted to do so, post a quiz on Upanishads. A group of us create quizzes under the banner IndiYatra. On this Guru Purnima, we created one on Upanishads, covering the Mahavakyas and Shanti Mantras. About 13000 people have already tried this quiz. https://indiyatra.in/upanishads-qui...
by RamSuresh
13 Mar 2024 13:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 156
Views: 147612

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

https://twitter.com/ShriRamTeerth/status/1767760541072957574 Also confirmed with an acquantance who was in Ayodhya for one week for Katha. She could have darshan every day around 9 PM with only a few minutes of waiting. Apparently, evenings are easy. " For the kind attention of all devotees vi...
by RamSuresh
05 Feb 2024 15:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 156
Views: 147612

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaHc75qBPzjO65ETN91O I was in Ayodhya around PranaPratishtha and had Darshan. I had also been to Ayodhya earlier in August 2022. I have penned my emotions, experience, photos and videos here. Can you please share with us the process: - How to book/ ticket for darsha...
by RamSuresh
04 Feb 2024 19:22
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 156
Views: 147612

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaHc75qBPzjO65ETN91O

I was in Ayodhya around PranaPratishtha and had Darshan. I had also been to Ayodhya earlier in August 2022.

I have penned my emotions, experience, photos and videos here.
by RamSuresh
04 Feb 2024 19:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views
Replies: 156
Views: 147612

Re: Ram Temple Consecration: News and Views

https://indiyatra.in/ramas-ayodhya-quiz/ has a good overview of the important places to be seen in Ayodhya
by RamSuresh
28 Oct 2023 23:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1283
Views: 3413866

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand/stat ... 132885246

English translation of interview in the tweet. Good articulation of why we should stop thinking of action-reaction cycle.
by RamSuresh
31 Jul 2023 07:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3070
Views: 1234342

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Following article is in German so you need to open in Google Chrome to translate. Oskar Lafontaine on drowned poodle Crisp and wonderful. There was another link someone had posted. It argued that the primary purpose of this war is to ensure that Russia and Germany dont come any closer ever in the f...
by RamSuresh
22 Jul 2023 09:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3256072

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

If it is your hypothesis that Russia emerges from this conflict better off, I am sorry to say that we will never agree. Russia did not have a choice of status quo. If they had sat quiet, they would have been worse off. So, yes, relatively, Russia will come better off than it would have been if it h...
by RamSuresh
11 May 2023 07:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 8021
Views: 2919040

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

PKR Mohammad Ahmed will be the only 4th Pakistani to score a triple century. Lara's record is under threat now.
by RamSuresh
02 Feb 2023 18:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 3070
Views: 1234342

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Pratyush wrote:What the article states has been clear for sometime since last summer.
I just realised the article is dated 2022 February.

Since then Nord 2 and Nord 1 have gone exactly the way the article anticipated. Such fools Europeans have made themselves of.
by RamSuresh
24 Jan 2021 15:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3944937

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Is there any topic discussing the ongoing Russian demonstrations? Is this the right place?
by RamSuresh
16 Jan 2021 10:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 585690

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Dumal wrote: I almost wish that there was a Vito Corleone like move that BJP can make to give an offer that DMK can't refuse and the two ally, leaving out INC and the commies et al.
BJP will bring 3% to DMK and take away 25% minority votes. Why would DMK take any offer from BJP?
by RamSuresh
15 Jan 2021 21:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 585690

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

The allies and alliances changed, sometimes dramatically, over these years accounting for the best voteshares when alliances are strong and opposition divided and vice versa. The trajectory for ADMK/BJP alliance has not been great since 2016. And the opposite is true for the DMK/INC/left. Another m...
by RamSuresh
21 Sep 2020 19:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

Here's me hanging in one in Spiti, next to an under construction bridge which made it obsolete. This looks like sometime around 2016. I did the same (thanks to construction workers who were willing to drag this thing back). The pylons were ready at that time. The first vertical block (dont know wha...
by RamSuresh
21 Sep 2020 12:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

The article does not say Black Top is under chinese occupation (or) is NOT under Indian occupation. Typical bureacracy, just like they said "no IA personnel is unaccounted for"
by RamSuresh
14 Sep 2020 01:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

rpartha wrote:
schinnas wrote: and in fact we have a treaty to protect them too.
I am not able to locate this part. The 1949 treaty does not talk about India protecting Bhutan at all. Could you share the reference.
by RamSuresh
14 Sep 2020 01:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

rohitvats wrote:[Admins, please remove if inappropriate]

- A summary of what the video discusses and explains:

So nice of you to summarise the video, even though it may reduce the view count of Video.

Thank you and wishing the best for the effort
by RamSuresh
11 Sep 2020 12:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: BR Forum Feedback
Replies: 1299
Views: 705516

Re: BR Forum Feedback

No, you're expected to follow thread topic and posting guidelines. An explanation could have been given. I still don't get it - what part of it is offensive or unacceptable? Doklam being far away so my post gets deleted? https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/Guidelines.html - This URL isn't working. I poi...
by RamSuresh
10 Sep 2020 21:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

And given how this govt is handling our economy(Even without covid) - it'll take us a decade just to reach pre covid levels. Is there any logical or quantitative basis for this, or just a rant? India would have a 9% drop in GDP this year. Latest independent projections say by March 2022 we would re...
by RamSuresh
09 Sep 2020 20:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2

ernest wrote:
Pratyush wrote:
Communist Bandits.
Why not POA (people's oppression army) given what they are doing in HK and elsewhere
PELA for Yellow. Prematurely Evacuating Little Army
by RamSuresh
08 Sep 2020 21:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2717787

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

AshishAcharya wrote: Makes it easy for Modi to fully wipe them out. Just like he did it in Gujarat.
Congress has a >40% voteshare in Gujarat even after 20 years out of power. Modi-Shah had a great run of power, but they dont seem to be able to really take out Congress
by RamSuresh
07 Sep 2020 14:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020 - Part 2
Replies: 5344
Views: 2301819

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020- Part 2

Since we are discussing freshwater sources in the TAR area, I found this article very informative and gives a perspective on why China needs Tibet. China is one of the driest country on the planet with 1/3 of the country arid. Controlling the source of water from Tibet gives it a massive strategic ...
by RamSuresh
06 Sep 2020 00:38
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

kumarn wrote:https://twitter.com/sneheshphilip/statu ... 90976?s=08

Just like that? Drive through?
Would this be natural if some readjustment had happened north of Sikkim. Baba Banaras rumoured that something was done by IA.
by RamSuresh
25 Jun 2020 18:54
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Why do we assume that GoI will authorise grab of any territory in Tibet. Inspite of umpteen provocations by Pakistan, and a stronger balance of forces against Pakistan, we haven't grabbed any territory publicly in the west. What makes the eastern border so special that we will do exactly the reverse?
by RamSuresh
25 Jun 2020 14:50
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

pankajs wrote:
That explains what we see on the ledge EXCEPT that neat circular structure that is too Chinese to be Indian.
The circular structure looks like a placemarker added in the satellite picture. Does not look like it is part of the terrain
by RamSuresh
23 Jun 2020 18:56
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

IAF airlifts dozens of tanks to Ladakh to beef up firepower (Tribune India) The Rohtang tunnel should be operational any time now. It would enable all weather movement of vehicles and we could have tanks moving from Pathankot to Ladakh within a day. That will be a game changer for our logistics - t...
by RamSuresh
23 Jun 2020 16:27
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Larry Walker wrote:And I missed to mention, Lahaul-Spiti is Demchok area - I remember someone earlier asking what if they try to roll-in through Demchok.
Modi spent 2016 Diwali in Sumdo at the Kinnaur Spiti border
by RamSuresh
22 Jun 2020 15:43
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

<Snip> Dear Venkat, Sorry that I wasnt clear in my post. I meant this is a confirmation message (or) a public admission by INC that they have done their part of the deal. NDTV is the conduit. I agree with you that INC was doing slicing on behalf of chinese. Sorry for misunderstanding you and yes I ...
by RamSuresh
22 Jun 2020 00:10
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Dear Venkat I dont think this is a news report. Seems more sinister. I think NDTV was asked to verify independently by chinese; and possibly GoI was asked to publicly admit to the deal through such channels Saar...this is a video from 2010-11. UPA Govt banned construction of any posts or residentia...
by RamSuresh
21 Jun 2020 23:04
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Found this Gem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZkByrLayqw Tweeted to major channels, journalists and analysts Dear Venkat I dont think this is a news report. Seems more sinister. I think NDTV was asked to verify independently by chinese; and possibly GoI was asked to publicly admit to the deal th...
by RamSuresh
20 Jun 2020 14:58
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

What is this "insofar as there is some illegal occupation..." Seems like a very ambiguous statement admitting illegal occupation vs intrusion
by RamSuresh
20 Jun 2020 09:20
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

khan wrote:The only new intel I got for Coupta's handwaving was that there is new trouble at the end of DBO road near Depsang plains. This is at the end of our logistics trail.
Or beginning of logistics trail, depending on how you look at the potential of the landing ground
by RamSuresh
18 Jun 2020 15:37
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Can I request the Mods to have more censorship on posts in this thread. For novices like me it is becoming difficult to segregate real substance.
by RamSuresh
05 Jun 2020 21:30
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064281

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Sanju wrote:
Posts that provide an insight and or information are the ones that I look forward to on this forum.
+ 1008. I keep telling my friends to spend time here to understand issues. They say it takes a lot of effort to sift good posts from the rambles that they anyway get in Twitter.