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by ArjunPandit
01 Sep 2023 15:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions
Replies: 1352
Views: 543364

Re: Chandrayaan 3: Launch and Discussions

Dr K Sivan the Former Chairman of ISRO has been appointed as Head of Board of Governor of IIT Indore Tis great on appointment. I however feel that all retired ISRO people have a ton of stuff to contribute. The GOI should retain them (the leaders and people with solid contributions) in some advisory...
by ArjunPandit
17 Aug 2023 13:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1669997

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

what does OFB do ..wouldnt be ongoing orders for ammo ..find it extremely surprising with companies like OFB, BF,
by ArjunPandit
15 Jul 2023 00:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
Replies: 2815
Views: 848911

Re: Indian Naval Aviation

there was a question in joint presser that no mention of rafale m..
by ArjunPandit
29 Jun 2023 18:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5129
Views: 860789

Re: Deterrence

do we know if they have more of these aadha kilo and pav pav ke nuclear bums or do they have large no. of Megaton ones
by ArjunPandit
28 May 2023 03:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Deterrence
Replies: 5129
Views: 860789

Re: Deterrence

How do we know if any bomb is reliable without testing? Computer simulations can be used to simulate various aspects of a nuclear test, providing valuable insights into weapon performance and behavior without the need for actual physical tests. Here are some ways computer simulations can be employe...
by ArjunPandit
10 May 2023 04:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

5. china: dont think they are gaining anythign right now If Pakistan unravels, the biggest loser in today's world is China. If GB is taken by India and there is no point for China to keep AksaiChin. China will just unravel too. unravelling is accompanied with economic collapse.. They're fast fillin...
by ArjunPandit
10 May 2023 03:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

I will think like a paki general and ask few questions 1. why was no general in his house 2. forces work on orders how did they manage to enter the cants let's look at all factors again 1. youthias aka imran supporters: they vent out, army gets to see 2. raa: upper hand of doing something, validatin...
by ArjunPandit
09 May 2023 18:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

Are we there yet? What happend in land of pure is unprecedented..even in 71 that didnt happen
by ArjunPandit
04 May 2023 04:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

I am yet to grasp this article fully and read it peacefully. But few initial thoughts and combining with info gleaned from on my visits to pk twitter spaces. I think there is an ideological decoupling happening bw subcontinent muslims (PK and Ind) and arab muslims. Arabs dont care about them more th...
by ArjunPandit
28 Apr 2023 16:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2119227

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

it's quite plausible. Money supply is directly proportional to inflation. See the inflation shooting up in early 2008 onwards only. the trend continued al the way up till 2016-17. While inflation is not a st fwd thing as there was genuine corruption money pouring in real estate too..but it's hard to...
by ArjunPandit
24 Apr 2023 15:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7441
Views: 1625789

Re: Understanding the US - Again

https://unherd.com/2023/04/americas-empire-is-bankrupt/ Let’s start with the basics. Roughly 5% of the human race currently live in the United States of America. That very small fraction of humanity, until quite recently, enjoyed about a third of the world’s energy resources and manufactured product...
by ArjunPandit
11 Apr 2023 20:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3269
Views: 794290

Re: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion

IAF has a stellar reputation world wide, very pro, very discreet and extremely demanding. Selection by IAF is an unparalleled stamp of validation. That's why so much glee. +1, IAF also operates in a very diverse terrain. High himalayas to ocean to flatlands to fickle mid himalayas. Rafale selection...
by ArjunPandit
25 Mar 2023 05:26
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 808
Views: 510190

Re: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022

IAF is implicitly presented with the following choices 1. Order more tejas. Immediate results 2. See a reduction in sqdn strength, while waiting for MRFA to materialize (deal signing +delivery). Well keep guessing the timelines. F21 can come quick but the deal signing is not happening before 2 years...
by ArjunPandit
07 Mar 2023 16:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
Replies: 598
Views: 195214

Re: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion

MeshaVishwas wrote:Some images from bright and sunny :lol: England:
previously they were planning to bring tejas
by ArjunPandit
07 Mar 2023 14:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

as someone said on BRF, it's expensive to be poor
by ArjunPandit
07 Mar 2023 01:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

that's coz ew have had decent supply of electricity ..in bakistan the electricity supply is pretty bad and can't be relied on for atta chakkis unless they use gadhe or those old hand chakkis. Also they have a lot of tandoor naan culture which leads to eating out
by ArjunPandit
06 Mar 2023 16:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

https://www.dawn.com/news/1740485/inflation-so-high-that-living-seems-unaffordable With a family of six, we need at least 20 breads (rotis) twice a day, which cost a staggering Rs600 (at a rate of Rs15 each) for this basic food item. All prices of pulses range between Rs300 to Rs450 per kg. Add othe...
by ArjunPandit
02 Mar 2023 23:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

ramana guru, i think it is a ruse to protect their core ideology from questioning..saying like it's not religion but broader/deeper than that..basically anything but religion...and that blind is their weakness and strength..
by ArjunPandit
24 Feb 2023 23:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

No body is going to put boots on the ground to secure the Nooks. Unless those boots are Indian. The west has neither the morality nor the muscles to get in TSP in order to secure the Nooks. Given the way TSP has made the country ungovernable. It might be for the best to let it devolve into Somalia ...
by ArjunPandit
24 Feb 2023 01:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

Few thoughts 1. Some areas of POK/GB must be taken 2. Jaisalmer/Barmer Axis should become bigger (wider/longer). For two reasons, it will bring key railways/roads/water canals in direct arty fire. Gives us leverage in other areas (trade, foreign policy economics) too. 3. need rethink on sir creek ar...
by ArjunPandit
11 Feb 2023 18:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159218

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

ofc i remember that..i also remember the legendary tank wars with sanku maharaj joining as expert..was it at that time when exfart was coined..
by ArjunPandit
10 Feb 2023 21:50
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159218

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

very good points titash..i had posted the data will be held privately.in fact a lot of companies trained AI on data from India, Brazil ..and other populous nations..not so anymore
by ArjunPandit
10 Feb 2023 19:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447643

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

one question to the rail fans here..does the passengers capacity for each of shatabdi, rajdhani vary by route? Just trying to compile information..couldnt find the information..any pointers would be helpful
by ArjunPandit
10 Feb 2023 04:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159218

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

A short sighted and potentially unintended consequence of chatgpt could be that data will be more held privately. More countries will be asking asking to localize the data and companies will have to pay to the nation states. China India have taken such actions in past. There will be rise of local co...
by ArjunPandit
10 Feb 2023 04:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159218

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

i stopped visiting this thread which i started for some time only came here to see whats going on and check for a conversation on the impact of ChatGPT on Indian economy.
by ArjunPandit
10 Feb 2023 04:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 434
Views: 159218

Re: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry

Vayutuvan wrote:We should feed Siachen thread archives into ChatGPT.
why just siachen, why not entire BRF???
by ArjunPandit
29 Jan 2023 04:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019194

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

Lot of rumors that F-35 is being offered. Not sure how relaiable they are they ve been offering and even pushing it for a decade now. Also India is the only country they ve even offered a "version" of 22 before ..I don't think india should get into the mess... when did they offer F22, IDR...
by ArjunPandit
28 Jan 2023 18:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 263
Views: 91272

Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

Yes but to take advantage of the massive ports you need connectivity. Without that, it is just a waste of money like Gwadar is for Pakis. gwadar failed because of 1. high debt rates 2. failure of overall baki economy. Heck they cant even use karachi fully. Also they mostly import from china rather ...
by ArjunPandit
28 Jan 2023 18:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)
Replies: 263
Views: 91272

Re: India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

I don't get this port in Andamans. Why do we need a big port there when there is no connectivity there. Would it not be better if we make one of the ports on the eastern side a mega port with all the connectivity? Such as Chennai? or Visakhapatnam? I see the following reasons 1. A lot of these isla...
by ArjunPandit
28 Jan 2023 18:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 2685
Views: 1019194

Re: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019

fanne wrote:In any case, if MK2 is delayed, IAF should (through their own free will or making them walk long and become thirsty, but do it now please) order some 60-80 mk1a more. That may lead to one more assembly line.
i know wrong thread..but just edited the post
by ArjunPandit
27 Jan 2023 02:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

Another viewpoint on PK is they have always negotiated from gun on their head. last time it was nukes...this time around it could be europeans or sheiks that if they collapse the hordes will be landing in ksa, qatar, uae, turkey and then europe. At least Erdogan has that tendency to threat europe. m...
by ArjunPandit
25 Jan 2023 00:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

It's an excellent thread. I largely agree. I didnt counter some parts of this thread in public for obvious reasons but would state here 1. Interestingly, the average Pakistani citizen is more and more apprehensive of and at some level, even enamoured with the rapid growth that India has achieved. Th...
by ArjunPandit
17 Jan 2023 23:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

SBajwa wrote:Borders in Punjab, Jammu.and Kashmir are very heavily mined which Will most likely deter influx of refugees. Southern Rajasthan and Gujarat will be easier but not without local support.
Terrorists still infiltrate... And there are more jihadis than there are mines
by ArjunPandit
12 Jan 2023 16:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion
Replies: 598
Views: 195214

Re: Joint Military Exercises: News & Discussion

why should it cost 48k??is it some special metal or some commission
by ArjunPandit
12 Jan 2023 16:15
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1450129

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

IAF still wants its MRFA. That nasha hasn't come down yet. Most likely the naval order will be signed during the upcoming Macron visit. i seriously hope that we just wrap both the orders in one go and move on to tedbef, orca, mk2 rather than these charades..entire set needs to firm it up and focus ...
by ArjunPandit
12 Jan 2023 05:50
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1450129

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

Now the question I feel like asking is, if strategic considerations were critical, then why the competition happened for navy.. Why not a joint order for navy and air force on one go
by ArjunPandit
11 Jan 2023 22:35
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Replies: 4656
Views: 1450129

Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016

KSingh wrote: The US would never in a million years allow india to use its platforms as nuclear strike assets.
how does paf plan to deliver nukes???US may allow but the question is would we trust their platform for that???
by ArjunPandit
11 Jan 2023 00:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

YK sir, i would think it is a bit early..NoKo has been surviving in a far worse condition for far too long..it wont happen until we strike overtly or covertly
by ArjunPandit
09 Jan 2023 03:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards
Replies: 831
Views: 226431

Re: Endgame of NaPakistan: How and what afterwards

To all the strategic thinkers on the Forum: Now that this thread might come true in 2023/2024, I would like to ask you about possible scenarios arising out of collapse of a MishMash called Paxatan. To my limited knowledge the issues facing India would be: 1. Huge influx of refugees 2. Lawless weste...