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by Schmidt
11 Dec 2020 12:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1083681

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

Tamil is quite phonetic and organized as a language

I have a major problem with Hindi assigning gender to inanimate objects without any logic
by Schmidt
11 Dec 2020 12:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2
Replies: 5459
Views: 1083681

Re: Out-of-India - From Theory to Truth: Part 2

In Tamil, there is ambiguity between "ka" - "ga", "sa" - "cha", "pa" - "ba" etc. That is a problem only with Tamizh, AFAIK. Other south Indian languages, certainly Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, and Marathi, do not have that problem. It is a 5x5 ...
by Schmidt
24 Jun 2020 12:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2236
Views: 412181

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

You are right So let me try differently Since a, b c are positive No's, We can use a^3 + b^3 >= a^2b + ab^2 Then 1 / ( 1 + acube + bcube ) <= 1 / ( 1 + a square b + absquare ) RHS becomes ABC / ( ABC + asquareb + a square ) Take out ab, you get c/( c + a + b ) Cyclically , original LHS <= ( a + b c ...
by Schmidt
24 Jun 2020 10:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2236
Views: 412181

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Same for the similar problem that Amber G gave later Use a^3 , b^3 ,1 as three terms and AM > GM Can you expand? (Thanks in advance). (Of course, others can comment too). -- Background - The problem came to my attention as one niece sent that to me. She is quite bright (her parents, uncles and gran...
by Schmidt
23 Jun 2020 15:31
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2236
Views: 412181

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

Just for fun: Two problems, if you like to find any elegant methods to solve, or to challenge others: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZTBCakXsAAID-_?format=png&name=medium Somewhat harder: For number theorists (or computer programmers) Sum of the first 'y' natural numbers = Sum of the squares of t...
by Schmidt
23 Jun 2020 15:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Maths Corner-1
Replies: 2236
Views: 412181

Re: BR Maths Corner-1

We need x(x+1)(2x+1) to be divisible by 6. x(x+1)(2x+1) is always divisible by 6 isn't it since the quotient is equal to 1^2 + 2^2 ...x^2 or am i missing something obvious only thing i get is 3y(y+1)/ x(x+1) = 2x+1 i.e a whole number . so looks like if y(y+1) is divisible by x(x+1) then that is one...
by Schmidt
22 Jun 2020 23:02
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1524156

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

Why is Google Maps showing Galwan valley in Chinese side of LAC?
by Schmidt
31 May 2020 13:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Why are bond yields rising when RBI is cutting interest rates at every opportunity ?

Is it that markets are not comfortable with govt borrowing levels and are signalling higher rates to satisfy the required deficit ?
by Schmidt
04 Apr 2020 18:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707397

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

The TN Health Secretary Beela Rajesh just finished her daily presser , she has been giving daily updates on the Covid 19 situation everyday around 6 pm. She seems to have relevant data in hand , handles questions patiently . All in all gives an impression of a state government that is scaling up its...
by Schmidt
24 Feb 2020 07:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079543

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Let's be clear about one thing - what's happening in Delhi is not a protest, its a blockade , an area domination exercise by a community flexing its muscles. There are designated protest sites in Delhi such as Jantar Mantar where myriad protests take place on a 24/7 basis. They have enough sites and...
by Schmidt
23 Feb 2020 22:06
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079543

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

If the Delhi police want to disperse these disruptors , instead of using heavy handed tactics like tear gas or lathi charge , the best way would be to hit them water cannons. The weather is quite cold in Delhi now. Wait till 3 am when they are fast asleep and blast them with ice cold water. That sho...
by Schmidt
22 Feb 2020 22:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The gold estimate in UP seems to be a wild exaggeration. I got a copy of a press release by GSI ( which did not do this particular survey ) that says that the gold ore is estimated to be approx 55000 tonnes and the yield was around 3 grams per tonne , so the amount that could be extracted was around...
by Schmidt
17 Feb 2020 12:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707397

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

China has decided to destroy 85 billion USD worth of currency notes in circulation in Hubei province fearing contamination by the virus
by Schmidt
01 Feb 2020 20:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Brevity is the soul of wit
Clearly Nirmala Sitharaman hasn't heard of it

She kept rambling on and on til she fell ill and couldn't complete her speech
by Schmidt
11 Nov 2019 10:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319841

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I think BJP should agree to rotational CM post but Insist on first shot and give SS the next turn
Use the time to eliminate the political leadership by legal means
Next elections fight on their own and get rid of SS as a political force in Maharashtra
by Schmidt
09 Nov 2019 11:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189157

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Just chant Ram Ram , every thing will be fine
by Schmidt
30 Sep 2019 10:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and ASEAN / East Asia
Replies: 721
Views: 138396

Re: India and ASEAN / East Asia

Not many on BRF might be aware that Mahathir Mohammed is of partly Indian descent from his paternal grandfathers side. His paternal grandfather was from Kerala who married a Malay lady , and they were of lower middle class status. Mahathir has always downplayed or even hidden his Indian ancestry and...
by Schmidt
28 Aug 2019 11:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

RBI maintains a huge war chest for different contingencies (currency and interest rate risks, etc.). Currently it has 7,00,000 Crores of reserves for this purpose, which is considered too much by some. Hence GOI demand for return of a big chunk of these reserves. Let's put 7 lakh crore in words, th...
by Schmidt
23 Jul 2019 09:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/when-nirmala-sitharaman-took-down-mps-on-super-rich-tax-hike/ar-AAEwBef?li=AAggbRN If according to the FM less than 5000 entities ( including many FPIs and Trusts ) come under the Super Rich ( > 2 Cr pa ) category , then the newly imposed surcharge is essentially...
by Schmidt
03 Jun 2019 16:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454242

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

It is true that Tambrams have been driven away - forcibly ( yet ) But they have had to leave in droves in search of better educational and employment opportunities once these were denied to them by virtue of a 69% reservation policy as well a palpably hostile environment ( where DK gangsters can cut...
by Schmidt
27 May 2019 09:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419859

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Tamils froth in mouth against Sanskrit is your own and some recent BIF narrative. There's no difference between Sanskrit and Tamil as both have common literature some works taken from Sanskrit to Tamil and some other works (mainly bhakti traditions) taken from Tamil to Sanskrit. There's perfect har...
by Schmidt
27 May 2019 09:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419859

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Tamil Nadu is disappointment especially with legions of Iyers, Iyengars, Chettiars and large middle class, and not to mention Sadhguru! --------------------------------------------------------------- Tambram population in TN is less than 2% now When I attend marriages within the community , I am st...
by Schmidt
24 May 2019 17:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419859

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Not keeping well , so joining the party on BRF late But what a historic verdict , even greater than 2014. Completely makes irrelevant all caste calculations , hopefully is the harbinger of the end of dynastic politics and ushers in a corruption free Bharat. Now lets wait for some crucial verdicts fr...
by Schmidt
14 May 2019 19:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Replies: 6200
Views: 1119149

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- wtf do we need the rajya sabha. just because house of lawds and senate exists in older democracies? I see no real value add for rajya sabha. if democracy is rule of people, let...
by Schmidt
03 Mar 2019 15:20
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188751

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

I do not believe anything PAF/Pakistan says, their denial means nothing they have no credibility. I have been scouring the internet for F-16 wreckage in the hopes of finding some evidence that sticks, this I have not found as yet. I am very inclined to believe IAF but hard evidence/wreckage and Abh...
by Schmidt
02 Mar 2019 22:06
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367902

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

NDTV Srinivasan Jain with a panel including Ajai Shukla and C Unfair dissing the IAF , that they missed the targets at Balakote and caused no damage C Unfair laughs derisively at the gentleman representing the air force I don't understand the depravity of NDTV and Ajai Shukla , at taking pleasure in...
by Schmidt
02 Mar 2019 19:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367902

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

Maybe it's time to adopt a 5-7 year medium term approach on defense spending keeping in mind certain contingencies, and also increase the defense budget as percentage of gdp to atleast 3.5 % from the present 2.5% , a jump of 40% Ensure the increase goes fully towards capital equipment purchase and n...
by Schmidt
28 Feb 2019 21:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion
Replies: 5107
Views: 1367902

Re: Operation Balakot: News & Discussion

ACM Tipnis advocates breaking up of Pakistan and all round weakening of Pakistan in all spheres as the only long term strategy that would help

He says Pakistan is only interested in breaking up India and will not stop even if we give them Kashmir

They want to the dominant hegemon in South Asia
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 18:23
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

The Pakis have clearly escalated by targeting our military installations

Now all their military assets are legitimate targets

As the saying goes , big boys play at night

Expect fireworks tonite
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 18:07
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

A news channel showed Pak jet debris in K G sector near Khajoor darga in Noushera
I think Mirror now

So maybe some of the debris fell on our side also
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 16:50
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

India Ahead

But no other channel is mentioning this
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 16:45
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

I just saw a news report saying the Pak pilot shot down is in police custody
It says Pak pilot captured , handed to police

If true this is big news
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 15:56
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

I meant anti aircraft guns and missile batteries
by Schmidt
27 Feb 2019 15:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Replies: 2210
Views: 383959

Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps

Why can't we take incoming ac down with AA batteries instead of just using air force ?

I believe this situation is going to escalate , not dial down
by Schmidt
01 Feb 2019 17:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Full tax rebate up to 5 lakh. :D . ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The tax rebate is only applicable if your income is less than 5 lacs ( nett of deductions ) In case your taxable income crosses this level then the regular existin...
by Schmidt
07 Jan 2019 14:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala
Replies: 2419
Views: 445502

Re: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala

Hinduism is shrinking due to it's own efforts, it does not need any outside help to make it shrink. It is well capable of doing so itself. Sometimes outsiders also help seeing this struggle to undermine itself. As a small example, after a temple ulsavam (festival) I see plenty of alcoholics lying d...
by Schmidt
26 Jan 2018 10:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Republic Day 2018
Replies: 36
Views: 14201

Re: Republic Day 2018

Happy Republic Day

Chalo , at least the infantry and marching parades are Indian

The Russkies and other foreign vendors must be laughing their balls off at all the free PR - that too to 10 foreign heads of state

Great show
by Schmidt
16 Jan 2018 10:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8413
Views: 2876575

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Looks like the bank charges posted by vijayk is for BoI. http://www.opindia.com/2018/01/truth-about-viral-message-showing-new-bank-charges-for-services-from-20th-january-2018/ The press release clearly states that there is no such proposal for blanket removal of free services by public sector banks...