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by Kapil
15 May 2009 07:54
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

Thanks Kersi,

Will call.

Raja Babu,

Pls mail me at info at anveshan dot com with your feedback.

Mastercard processing should be operational by next week.
by Kapil
14 May 2009 22:40
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

BR Aero India 2009 DVD Out Now

it's here finally: The BR Aero India 2009 Video tour: The Aero India 2009 special DVD is made by the Bharat-Rakshak.com team and includes footage of every aircraft display from the show including the contenders for the IAF'S MRCA requirement. There is also a look at the stalls in the exhibition area...
by Kapil
14 May 2009 22:38
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Multimedia - Indian Armed Forces
Replies: 2242
Views: 614686

Re: Military Multimedia Content

it's here finally: The BR Aero India 2009 Video tour: The Aero India 2009 special DVD is made by the Bharat-Rakshak.com team and includes footage of every aircraft display from the show including the contenders for the IAF'S MRCA requirement. There is also a look at the stalls in the exhibition area...
by Kapil
14 May 2009 22:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: BR sponsored Military books
Replies: 34
Views: 11674

Re: BR sponsored books

it's here finally: The BR Aero India 2009 Video tour: The Aero India 2009 special DVD is made by the Bharat-Rakshak.com team and includes footage of every aircraft display from the show including the contenders for the IAF'S MRCA requirement. There is also a look at the stalls in the exhibition area...
by Kapil
10 Apr 2009 20:37
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Then we proceeded towards the BR stall, where I met Kapil standing at the stall. Kaps didn’t seem to be in a particularly good mood, maybe he had got one of those book stealing PSU folks a few minutes back. He asked about my BR handle which I told him, I asked about shiv, he said wasn’t going to co...
by Kapil
09 Apr 2009 22:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1225580

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

The video about the training of the Maharashtra police is already posted in the other thread... SG=Special Group? Yes. Probably one of the most secretive units IA has.....quite unlike the highly publicized 'secret' units of other nations such as SFOD-D :lol: How secret is it if BR knows about it? 8)
by Kapil
08 Apr 2009 18:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Discussion on Indian Special Forces
Replies: 4246
Views: 1225580

Re: Discussion on Indian Special Forces

You should hear the stories about Gen Bharadwaj when he was commmanding the Brigade 8) Reg MP-- Not many people know that he had set up the Mumbai Police commandos.The government then started using them like chapraasis. MP had made a woman constable shoot at a target while he was standing next to th...
by Kapil
24 Mar 2009 11:30
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Hi Raja,

Thanks for the feedback.

I'll incorporate the same.

Cheers

Kapil
by Kapil
23 Mar 2009 23:02
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Kaps photo - had been the subject of discussion among my "other" photographer friends too. It involves a bit of shallow DoF, physics, and Kaps sitting still (than the others) in the gypsy. Since the point where Kaps is sitting is the pivot point for the turn, Kaps rate of movement is very...
by Kapil
23 Mar 2009 22:53
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

small bit of OT verbage, i'd rather have a desi made maruti gypsy than an imported humvee for our military start small, improve, learn, maintain, train, develop, etc same goes for fighter planes, missiles, space launchers, made in india first and foremost that should be the motto for all our equipm...
by Kapil
22 Mar 2009 15:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Tea Packing Project, Paraplegic Rehabilitation Center.
Replies: 25
Views: 8228

Re: Tea Packing Project, Paraplegic Rehabilitation Center.

This is woinderful.

Lets pass the word around

Cheers

K
by Kapil
22 Mar 2009 00:39
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

8)

That's my new Shaadi dot com pic

And I was having a very laidback show this time..so....the lazing around.
:)
by Kapil
20 Mar 2009 22:32
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Kersi,

Its a pain selling stuff to jingos but good idea to include pics etc

we'll ideate

:)

Mao Sir looks so cool with his patches.Very unique for a Navy TP to be doing this kind of work

Tokunaga san looks as if he is briefing Sajan Sir --And now,turn like this!
by Kapil
18 Mar 2009 15:10
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

I found the Rafael video quite insulting and patronising. It rubs it in-that India has to be defended and protected by Israel. The girl in the video is playing India and the guy sings-I will always be there fro you--cut to a munition-- I will always protect you--cut to Derby-- I will always defend y...
by Kapil
15 Mar 2009 11:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation
Replies: 517
Views: 70048

Re: Indian Military Aviation

I think we have lost one Mig 29 due to a mid air fin seperation.
I am not sure about the details now ,but the pilot managed to eject and was not allowed to fighters again.
The russians blamed us for it and we blamed them.
by Kapil
07 Mar 2009 12:07
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920881

Re: Flight Safety

Image


http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/media/Aer ... h.JPG.html

Winco Dipesh Shah.He's at the right.In white.
by Kapil
07 Mar 2009 11:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920881

Re: Flight Safety

Hi Manju,

Pass my condolences to the family if you can.

He was so into flying was that as a test pilot,one who has done so much-his head would still tilt if he heard the sound of an aircraft while he was talking to you.

Gems.All of them.
by Kapil
07 Mar 2009 11:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3375
Views: 920881

Re: Flight Safety

I cant get over this. I read this in the papers today and time stood still. I knew Praveen and Dipesh. Both full of life,their humour masking their brilliance. I first met Praveen when he was assigned to the Saras team more than one and a half year back.He started out in Hunters,was involved in the ...
by Kapil
01 Mar 2009 15:58
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Prasad/Rakall:

Pls mail me at kapil at bharat hyphen rakshak dot com asap

Cheers

Kapil
by Kapil
23 Feb 2009 16:48
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Hi Rakall,

If you can address him as Tommy Boy,then I am sure that you know him much better than I do.

Kapil
by Kapil
23 Feb 2009 16:28
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Hi Rahul,

The whole site is a Brlite in many ways.It doesnt cost anything except time.

If you want to publish-thats a different game

Kapil
by Kapil
23 Feb 2009 16:15
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Rakall: All these guys have affection for BR.They came to say Hi. How can you ask juicy questions like that?;-) Tommy Sir has already commanded a Su30 Sqn at Red Flag. Soggy of course is ex Tejas and now Saras. Philip: Great ideas but they need money.Lots of it.Its difficult to sell things like thes...
by Kapil
23 Feb 2009 13:57
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

My pics are here:
Quite dull to the rest.

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/media/Aer ... /BR+Stall/

Cheers

Kapil
by Kapil
19 Feb 2009 21:22
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Gosh,

I missed so much this time!

Good show Prasad:Trust you have a better Valentines Day the next time 8)
by Kapil
03 Feb 2009 23:09
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

how many Aero India forums do we have? 8)

ASPuar: Pls mail on kapil at bharat - rakshak dot com

A krish-will mail you

thx

Kapil
by Kapil
08 Jan 2009 09:39
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Hi Sridhar,

So sorry about this.You too Anshul and all those who tried getting in touch with me.

Mail me on kapilchandni at gmail dot com

that ought to work :-)
by Kapil
07 Jan 2009 10:14
Forum: Military Expositions Archive
Topic: Aero India 2009
Replies: 1181
Views: 466124

Re: Aero India 2009

Hi All, Like the previous AIs,BR is considering a presence at this year's show as well. Are there people interested in visiting the show and work as volunteers as such? We'll prove ground support,beer,an opportunity to interact with really cool people (including us) In return you have to spread the...
by Kapil
02 Dec 2008 21:42
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV
Replies: 2097
Views: 373476

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - IV

There is a serious enquiry on about the bullet proof vests.
Also,one SRPF jawan died after a bullet went through his helmet.

Lets find and fix the guys responsible for this first.
by Kapil
30 Nov 2008 22:43
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334268

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

I suggest we rename Barkha as Jerka
by Kapil
29 Nov 2008 21:04
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334268

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

dunno if this has been posted. Robin Horsfall, who is an SAS Legend (Nimrod/Iranian Embassy) gives a pretty balanced analysis of the performance of the Indian SF units. Not that we need a certificate but... http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Mumbai-Terror-Attacks-How-Brave-Indian-Security-W...
by Kapil
29 Nov 2008 20:57
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III
Replies: 1969
Views: 334268

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai - III

Hi, I was at the Karkare funeral today:from residence to the cremation. So many police officers there..so many years of experieice and we are still clueless. Met a young ATS guy-- He was saying that we are looking at the Boss's loss as:Our boss has been working hard for the last 5 months and has jus...
by Kapil
28 Nov 2008 18:02
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320097

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

Shiv
Thats a different Unni

Kapil
by Kapil
28 Nov 2008 09:00
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II
Replies: 1918
Views: 320097

Re: Terror Attacks on Mumbai-II

George et al: THREE COLUMNS OF INFANTRY LEAVE FOR MUMBAI Pune 27 Nov 2008 Three Columns of Infantry from the Southern Command region have left for Mumbai early this morning to help mitigate the ghastly terror strike at the Tajmahal ,Oberoi Hotels and other places in Mumbai. These three columns rough...
by Kapil
27 Nov 2008 13:52
Forum: Terrorism Archive
Topic: Terror Attacks in Mumbai
Replies: 1912
Views: 315607

Re: Terror Attacks in Mumbai

Guys, Stop cribbing. I missed Leopold by a few mins.Was thinking of going there;instead headed back a few mins before allt his started. I would appreciate a list of questions to put up to people who matter about how did this thing happen. Let's use our intelligence together. Calling people names and...
by Kapil
04 Nov 2008 17:55
Forum: Military Exercises Archive
Topic: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008
Replies: 850
Views: 361820

Re: IAF at Red Flag / Nellis AFB 2008

Well, the most challenging thing facing the IAF was catering to 120 vegetarians in the middle of Nevada.
8)
by Kapil
02 Oct 2008 23:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Book Announcement : Sukhoi Su-30 in Indian Service
Replies: 72
Views: 22953

Re: Book Announcement : Sukhoi Su-30 in Indian Service

8)
Vivek- Just go to www.anveshan.com and order.

No wonder,I couldnt hear Shiv's dog-I guess he was quitely reading the book somewhere.

Pragadeesh-Have emailed you.
by Kapil
15 Sep 2008 12:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1229741

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Hi Rahul. I am quite confused about rumours of another Su sqn being raised. I mean with a total of 140+ aircraft on order,Sqns WILL have to be raised to fit these birds in. What the CinC said was that if they can get aircraft delivered on time,in the numbers they want,they can raise a sqn even in De...
by Kapil
14 Sep 2008 21:19
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Su-30: News and Discussion
Replies: 3952
Views: 1229741

Re: Su-30: News and Discussion

Hi, I was there when 20 returned.A 4 ship left echelon of Su30s is a sight to behold!!! And then they peel off,one by one,and come in to land individually. 8 Sqn will have to be raised at Lohegaon as the infrastructure is already there. Plus Pune is close to training ranges as well. Lohegaon has bee...