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by tandav
12 Mar 2024 17:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809178

Re: Military Flight Safety

https://newsable.asianetnews.com/india- ... snt-sa8a2j

Reports of a Tejas crash in Jaisalmer.
by tandav
06 Mar 2024 07:52
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Judicial System
Replies: 9
Views: 3484

Re: Indian Judicial System

In many contracts today there is a clause for arbitration citing the arbitration and councilliation Act 1996. Technically this brings us close to the jury system. The idea is to approach a neutral 3rd party to resolve disputess rather than approach courts. On paper this appears to be a good system, ...
by tandav
20 Feb 2024 06:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 236
Views: 67801

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

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/houthis-makes-double-strike-on-us-uk-mq-9-reaper/amp/ 3 MQ9 reapers each $32000000 shot down since Nov 2023 by the Houthis by apparently by sub $10000 munitions off Yemen. British Tanker also sunk The attrition of expensive NATO assets by non peer ragtag militias makes...
by tandav
20 Feb 2024 06:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech
Replies: 2937
Views: 982114

Re: UAVs, Drones, Remote Surveillance Tech

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/houthis-makes-double-strike-on-us-uk-mq-9-reaper/amp/ 3 MQ9 reapers each $32000000 shot down since Nov 2023 by the Houthis by apparently by sub $10000 munitions off Yemen. British Tanker also sunk The attrition of expensive NATO assets by non peer ragtag militias makes...
by tandav
24 Jan 2024 13:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1574577

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/23/middleeast/gaza-israeli-soldiers-deaths-intl-hnk/index.html 24 Israeli Soldiers killed in single day of action, 21 in what appears to be a bobby trapped building that collapsed during RPG attacks that destroyed it along with it a Israeli tank with 3 personnel insi...
by tandav
25 Dec 2023 19:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Judicial System
Replies: 9
Views: 3484

Re: Indian Judicial System

In most contract laws such as issue of Purchase orders or Work Orders disputes are to be referred to Arbitration. However while the process appears fair on surface, note that the appointment of Arbitrator is an art and a savvy party can rig the system to deliver biased judgements. It is critical tha...
by tandav
18 Dec 2023 20:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Judicial System
Replies: 9
Views: 3484

Re: Indian Judicial System

Starting with Contracts. Apparently for a very long time people who had defaulted on contracts had managed to get away by claiming that the contract signed is not enforceable due to lack of it being stamped or sufficiently stamped. All contracts has stamp duty and insufficiently stamped contracts we...
by tandav
18 Dec 2023 20:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Judicial System
Replies: 9
Views: 3484

Indian Judicial System

Law is a matter of interpretation. Some lawyer told me that the same case with the same data apparently results in different ruling based on interpretation by the judge. This was a shocking revelation to me recently after getting entangled in some nasty legal matters. I intend to educate others in t...
by tandav
08 Dec 2023 06:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 621
Views: 255039

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

https://www-firstpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.firstpost.com/tech/china-claims-to-have-developed-most-powerful-microwave-weapon-for-drones-can-jam-comms-for-miles-13473632.html/amp China claims compact high power microwave jammer capable of drone fit out. The weapon’s core component is a devi...
by tandav
07 Dec 2023 13:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398523

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

dbsyfITResU The USAF PLAAF RuAF and many others are rapidly moving towards deploying AI in combat. Already AI pilots beat humans in A2A combat. This type of tech will easily replace expensive and hard to train human pilots in the skies. I hope IAF realizes that they may be facing AI adversaries in ...
by tandav
25 Nov 2023 07:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2894
Views: 792042

Re: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion

With local area dominance how come we are losing our highly trained soldiers. Does it mean that these terrorists have a higher level of training and equipment than our armed forces. It speaks to poor tactics and strategies being used. While we lost 5 most highly trained, best equipped soldiers from ...
by tandav
23 Nov 2023 10:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1343635

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

With local area dominance how come we are losing our highly trained soldiers. Does it mean that these terrorists have a higher level of training and equipment than our armed forces. It speaks to poor tactics and strategies being used. While we lost 4 most highly trained best equipped soldiers potent...
by tandav
22 Nov 2023 19:56
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Technolgies useful for Indian problems
Replies: 748
Views: 234794

Re: Technolgies useful for Indian problems

sanman wrote: 19 Nov 2023 22:48 LIT Motors C-1 vehicle is a 2-wheeler with gyroscopic flywheels to always keep it standing upright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ObLDWsMVo
Similar self balancing 2 wheeler from Liger Mobility India



https://youtu.be/2omauJEUhao?si=pnA3ojcF9zvlB6yC
by tandav
22 Nov 2023 19:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625292

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-thw ... 023-11-22/

USA apparently thwarts plot to kill SFJ president Panun. Warns India in a diplomatic note. Inditement served to 1 person in New York.
by tandav
22 Nov 2023 17:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 644
Views: 152391

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

The Dispute Resolution system in India (both Commercial, Family and Criminal) is completely broken and corrupt and needs significant change to improve quality of life, building of trust and lubrication of commerce Panchayat style elected Jury System is needed and the British unelected / conflict of ...
by tandav
10 Nov 2023 19:27
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions
Replies: 21
Views: 9618

Re: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/09/clim ... index.html

2023 was (apparently) the hottest year on record in the last 125000 Years. Temperature anomaly is 1.4C higher than the 1960-2000 average
by tandav
30 Oct 2023 11:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447378

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

https://m.timesofindia.com/india/visakhapatnam-rayagada-passenger-train-derails-in-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/104803797.cms The spate of collisions, accidents and derailments in IR shows the limits of chalta hain type attitudes and the nation deserves better. Privatization of IR should be taken on ...
by tandav
20 Oct 2023 23:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 541156

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

So no water found by CY3 on Lunar south pole?
by tandav
20 Oct 2023 22:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1574577

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

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https://defence-blog.com/hamas-drone-strikes-israeli-merkava-tank/
Drone based rpg7 strike on Merkava tank near Gaza
by tandav
11 Oct 2023 19:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1574577

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

[Hamas’s attack shows Benjamin Netanyahu failed Israel - Vox](https://www.vox.com/23910085/netanyahu-israel-right-hamas-gaza-war-history) Second, [a columnist at Israel’s Ha’aretz newspaper](https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-10-09/ty-article/.premium/another-concept-implodes-israel-cant-be-m...
by tandav
22 Sep 2023 19:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406539

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

The issue of Canadian Hara Kiri has probably been engineered by China.

Very likely Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet et al are Manchurian candidates funded initially by TSP and now bankrolled by the CCP.
by tandav
13 Sep 2023 00:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Any transhipment of a ship based cargo to a land based transport via trains or trucks seems impractical. One Evergreen class container ship is 20000 TEU each 40Ft or 12.2m long. The length of a double stacked train pulling this over land ~(20000/2)*12/1000= 120km long train for ONE Evergreen class C...
by tandav
03 Sep 2023 07:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 541156

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

ChangE 4 recorded a night time temperature of -190C on the far side of the moon. For CY3 and Pragyan the challenge to survive the lunar night without power will be pretty tough. Unprecedented if ISRO succeeds in this endeavor. https://www.space.com/43192-china-farside-moon-mission-survives-lunar-nig...
by tandav
24 Aug 2023 11:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 541156

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

A comparison of the mission profiles of ISRO Chandrayaan and CNSA Chang-E missions ISRO CY3 2023 : Launch Weight of 3900 Kg Orbitor Lander Rover https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrayaan-3 ISRO missions are limited by the smaller launch weights of the LVM3 launcher which is 4000 KG to GSO https://en...
by tandav
15 Aug 2023 18:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions
Replies: 21
Views: 9618

Re: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions

Rising Ocean temperatures are pushing fragile Coral ecosystems to complete collapse. As of 2023 50% of the massive Great Barrier Reef and most other reefs across the globe have bleached and may be permanently dead shortly. The coming generations will probably see corals only in aquariums. https://ww...
by tandav
13 Aug 2023 21:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2709
Views: 621980

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

Ukraine and Russia war is in my view a good a preview of how a War between India and China will progress.

India like Ukraine is dependent on imports for its armed forces, China produces its own. Let's learn the hard lessons now and prepare accordingly.
by tandav
13 Aug 2023 21:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 621
Views: 255039

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/u-s-sources-estimate-china-likely-already-fields-over-200-j-20-stealth-fighters-just-how-many-are-there The PLAAF is converting enmasse to J-20 with the new WS-15 engine https://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/clear-look-j20-revolutionary-ws15 The IAF must...
by tandav
02 Aug 2023 12:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion
Replies: 523
Views: 153357

Re: Indian Urban Development and Public Policy Discussion

Pertinent to the Urban Forestry Discussion. Here is an interesting concept that integrates human spaces with miyawaki type forestry called Peacock Ecocity that operates with a nature first principle. The central green space is surrounded by human built spaces. The central recycling forest provides t...
by tandav
26 May 2023 10:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India and Japan: News and Discussion
Replies: 2129
Views: 364832

Re: India and Japan: News and Discussion

Are there any theories or explanations for such extreme brutality shown extensively by Japanese troops ? Genocide as a way of warfare is ingrained in East Asia. Extreme brutality and total war (destruction of the civilian populations, agriculture, water sources etc) is part of East Asia's civilizat...
by tandav
14 May 2023 10:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It's something that was discussed with candidate and was his own ask. Generally in tier 2 or tier 3 colleges and towns such starting salaries are common for civil site supervision roles. As the candidate demonstrates competence in managing site, labor, sub contractors etc salaries increase The site ...
by tandav
13 May 2023 23:25
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8411
Views: 2875320

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

India job sob story is that there are no jobs. The reality is that there are huge number of jobs available as long as one is willing to work for it, and relocate to the place of the job (which could very well be a construction site). If you want to sit in your own village and get a government job, ...
by tandav
19 Apr 2023 10:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Dedollarisation and India.
Replies: 23
Views: 9994

Re: Dedollarisation and India.

What are the emerging opportunities in this trend towards dedollarization.

How can individuals 1) benefit from some investments 2) indemnify/insure themselves against potential blowbacks
by tandav
26 Jan 2023 07:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions
Replies: 21
Views: 9618

Re: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions

An interesting take on Carbon removal fundamentals Essentially the CO2 fluxes we are commonly taught in school is in the fast carbon cycle. The slow carbon cycle is sequestration of CO2 by weathering reactions, ocean acidification, fecal pellet transfer to anoxic zones in deep oceans. https://www.ru...
by tandav
25 Jan 2023 10:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions
Replies: 21
Views: 9618

Environment, Sustainability Circularity Solutions

Protecting the Earth's biosphere and environment is a global imperative. This thread is to explore science based solutions and policy initiatives to protect, preserve, enhance Biodiversity. Humanity has been loading the earth's environment with greenhouse gases, forever chemicals, mining water and o...
by tandav
11 Jan 2023 16:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118817

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

We should offer 9Billion for Pakistan vacating POK, Balochistan and their existing Nuke arsenal and assets
by tandav
28 Dec 2022 12:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Russia: News & Analysis
Replies: 6071
Views: 1219510

Re: India-Russia: News & Analysis

Many Important Russian People have died of unnatural causes in recent time. Some in India

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/12/27/busi ... index.html
by tandav
12 Apr 2022 16:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390867

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

Can India propose to accept Srilanka becoming a state of India in return for paying their debts? Does that make sense?
by tandav
12 Apr 2022 16:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390867

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

So easy to Honey Trap Politicians in 3rd world (perhaps even 1st world) Democracies, bribe them with women and money. Get them to accept over priced useless Infrastructure and in case of default buy it back pennies to a dollar and convert it to a military base. Essentially Srilanka made a massive us...