Search found 1883 matches

by Atmavik
16 Apr 2024 07:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8767
Views: 2386236

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

But I am reasonably certain that the prevalence of use of alcohol and narcotics, depression, financial instability, family instability, loneliness and depression, etc., etc., are rather different between the Indian student population and the general student population. My son is currently studying ...
by Atmavik
16 Apr 2024 07:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Iran-Israel Conflict: News & Discussions: 14 April 2024
Replies: 32
Views: 7253

Re: Iran-Israel Conflict: News & Discussions: 14 April 2024

^^^ Had the strike caused damage, then retaliation would have been supported. The US did its part of defending Israel in shooting down large numbers of the drones/missiles. Arab countries have also specifically stated they won’t support the use of US bases in their territories for retaliation. supp...
by Atmavik
14 Apr 2024 03:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 266
Views: 94646

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

IndraD wrote: 14 Apr 2024 03:40 Iran has launched series of attacks on Israel, drones, cruise missiles in 100s leaping towards Israel
Iran has CM ? similar to what pakis have.
by Atmavik
14 Apr 2024 02:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 642
Views: 254729

Re: Indian Interests_2

^^^ so it begins. Iran has launched a drone swarm attack against Israel. i think this is either a diversion or for the proverbial 'nam ke waste'.
by Atmavik
13 Apr 2024 00:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 642
Views: 254729

Re: Indian Interests_2

We should discuss the looming Iran-Israel conflict and its impact on India. after the massacre of Oct 7th i had predicted that before IA buying Athos Israel might have to buy one of the kalyani guns if not the ammunition. we need the factories firing in all cylinder. our capacity expansion has come...
by Atmavik
08 Apr 2024 20:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3215
Views: 1915135

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://twitter.com/TheLegateIN/status/1776584762011873739 Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) in Hyderabad, as been certified a “secret” facility and will undertake sensitive defence projects for the Indian and Israeli defence ministries. Kalyani is progressing very well in Defence manufacturin...
by Atmavik
08 Apr 2024 11:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 387
Views: 103276

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

^^^ Thanks, i will take 7. the only doubt i have is for Malkajgiri. i doubt if i would votle for Etela (i no longer have a vote)
by Atmavik
08 Apr 2024 05:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 387
Views: 103276

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

@OmkarC . whats the status in TG. when i spoke to people after the assembly elections there was a lot of anger against BRS. anything changed for LS ?
by Atmavik
08 Apr 2024 05:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3215
Views: 1915135

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXt5eElm2AU

On The Shop Floor | India Has Potential To Become Global Defence Hub: Baba Kalyani

kalyani has sunk 800 cr in R&D. they have team of 150 (Phds and Mtech) design engg
by Atmavik
08 Apr 2024 00:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

^^^ my thoughts as well. this looks like the usual click bait rona dhona. the current 2 dfcs end to end will take care of 80 % freight traffic. for peninsular india i wish we focused on costal shipping. not much has been done here
by Atmavik
06 Apr 2024 08:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8767
Views: 2386236

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Mitron i usually refrain from this sort of thing. but sharing an important fundraiser. US dharmics plz donate

https://twitter.com/hinduoncampus/statu ... 8194189479
by Atmavik
28 Mar 2024 05:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 983
Views: 3930701

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

^^ is it just me or do we see a bulge in the canopy. there was paper linked abt it on the forum but not sure if it made it to mk1A
by Atmavik
25 Mar 2024 03:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4401
Views: 1284259

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Vj4yJWiKQ&t=44s

Pakistan Needs New Direction, New Ideas: Prof Ishtiaq Ahmed | #pakistan #pakarmy #shahbazsharif

@17:00 the current Paki Establishment is compared to the Mughal Mansabdari system where the Nobels accumulated as much wealth as possible
by Atmavik
18 Mar 2024 03:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 744099

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TNiILqmy0I

On The Shop Floor Episode 1 | Solar Industries: Powering India’s Quest For Self-Reliance In

at 35:00 mins. the reliability of grenades has gone up from 50 % to 99%. interesting story the late shri Bipin Rawat using old grenades is shared.
by Atmavik
17 Mar 2024 09:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Only Pune needs a new airport as its a tier 1 city now. Goa has been solved
by Atmavik
15 Mar 2024 09:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Forged wheels factory construction has started in TN. These wheels will be for VB and the factory has a target of 50 % export. It’s JV between Titaghar and Ram Krishna Forging
by Atmavik
04 Mar 2024 07:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8445
Views: 2975603

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

i spent a moth in India in DEC and AQI was decent. i traveled to LKO, Ayodhya,Rajasthan and have a home in HYD. in HYD i traveled mostly by metro and i think that helped a lot
by Atmavik
26 Feb 2024 04:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

@VSunderji Much Pranam for updates. https://youtu.be/8nOpYTfuzR0?feature=shared As per the link above, the NOC for tree cutting has not been granted yet. What I dont understand is, why does it take so long to get NOC and why need it, especially the project is in national interest. I mean, we cut tr...
by Atmavik
20 Feb 2024 11:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 818290

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Shekar gupta from the print has put out a shame full 40 min video on sandesh khali. where he discuses about geography, rice farming ,fishing, birth rates and then slips in questions abt rape after 25 mins. no need to watch but check the comments section people r taking him to the cleaners https://ww...
by Atmavik
18 Feb 2024 03:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 818290

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

^^^ at this rate Justinder might also join BJP
by Atmavik
18 Feb 2024 01:41
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1194545

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

Pakistan AF did not "build" anything they bought off the shelf from Sweden and China ..and the Chinese stuff was just junk. guys chill. The Indian AWACS / AEW&C would be a much more capable and cutting-edge platform The top brass dropped the ball. their role is to plan and acquire pla...
by Atmavik
18 Feb 2024 00:21
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1028
Views: 664506

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

SSridhar wrote: 17 Feb 2024 18:50 GSLV F14 successfully and precisely injects Insat-3DS into GTO.

Next GSLV mission is the NISAR satellite launch.
Even Mk2 launches have become boring. Waiting for SCE 200 engine now
by Atmavik
11 Feb 2024 07:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4401
Views: 1284259

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2456051/pakistans-diverse-policy-will-be-well-represented-by-unified-govt-coas Democracy expert and constitutional scholar Jernail Munir has spoken :rotfl: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said Pakistan’s diverse polity and pluralism will b...
by Atmavik
11 Feb 2024 07:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Thanks @vsunder sahib.
by Atmavik
11 Feb 2024 01:33
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

@vsunder garu. i see a lot of negative reporting on the railways and especially on the railway Min. despite the massive upgrades that railways has seen in the past 10 yrs people are not happy. is it the usual case of demand out running supply causing shortages?
by Atmavik
04 Feb 2024 23:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 818290

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

^^^. Didi is worried abt Cong taking away her Pissfull vote like they did in karnataka and Telangana.
by Atmavik
29 Jan 2024 05:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 818290

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

My concerns on the fallout of Nitishwa quitting the dotty alliance Manipur probably set alight again Bihar the next target Finishing with UP Both have not had any communal violence for a while Answer to temple probably lies in street violence as per dotty They could not upset the opening ceremony b...
by Atmavik
14 Jan 2024 02:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Replies: 1961
Views: 744099

Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion

morem wrote: 14 Jan 2024 00:12 if i recall correctly the OFB manufactured ammunition was also responsible for a lot of issues. Hopefully the Adani ammo will sort those issues out.
Adani can solve a lot of issues it seems. they somehow made 70 % indegenious MALE UAV in 12 months
by Atmavik
02 Dec 2023 00:10
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022
Replies: 176
Views: 200298

Re: Prachand LCH: News & Discussion: 03 October 2022

Hat Tip to IAF for supporting Indigenous platforms. When the current chief took over 3 yrs ago, all we heard was MRFA. Now he looks to be the biggest supporter of desi platforms. Great day for our MIC.
by Atmavik
01 Dec 2023 05:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 401533

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

if Cong wins 2 states then sikulars will crown Raga as the new Prophet
by Atmavik
26 Nov 2023 09:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 401533

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33uQEFhFzwA

looks like Annamalai is campaigning in TG. not sure how much traction he is getting but good to see him going beyond TN. a future PM in the making.
by Atmavik
26 Nov 2023 00:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023
Replies: 1718
Views: 401533

Re: Assembly Elections - 2022 & 2023

ramana wrote: 24 Nov 2023 12:34 Looks Like TG will give a surprise
I hope its a good surprise for my home state. BJP has shot itself in the foot here
by Atmavik
24 Nov 2023 06:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1188426

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

^^ sorry, I thought I was replying to a post abt armed drones doing CI. Mobile messed me up
by Atmavik
24 Nov 2023 04:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1188426

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

sanman wrote: 24 Nov 2023 03:52 SECRET INTELLIGENCE DOCUMENTS SHOW GLOBAL REACH OF INDIA’S DEATH SQUADS
Leaked Pakistani intelligence backs up Canada’s claim of an Indian assassination program.

https://theintercept.com/2023/11/21/ind ... -pakistan/
by Atmavik
23 Nov 2023 06:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4780
Views: 1503418

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k_qz3w525A&t=1s

Gudur-Bitragunta Railway 3rd Line Project #flyoverbridge

looks like Krishnapatnam will be connected with Renigunta with a small DFC. Adanis have big plans for this Port in AP.

@vsunder saar is this correct ?
by Atmavik
22 Nov 2023 03:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 266
Views: 94646

Re: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications

https://twitter.com/BernsteinReich/stat ... 3660629478

Spicy aaloo was Or Moses’ favorite home food. Or’s family are of Indian origin. Or was killed during an heroic fight against Hamas terrorists on Oct 7th. Namaste Restaurant from the city Ashdod made this dish in memory of Or.