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by bharathp
26 Jun 2025 07:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3901
Views: 1324866

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

India illegally deporting Muslim citizens at gunpoint to Bangladesh, say rights groups https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jun/19/india-deporting-indians-muslim-citizens-bangladesh-say-rights-groups-border how exactly do you "legally" deport someone who entered illegally?
by bharathp
07 May 2025 03:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243075

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

One factor I always think about . At the end of the day the pakees have nothing to lose .they are worse than a shit hole and how much worse can we even make them . Indians have a lot to lose . A bully's most used phrase: even if you show me as a bad boy, it only increases my stature. I have nothing...
by bharathp
06 May 2025 07:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2371968

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

they are banking on the fact that, at the maximum, we will oust them from our lands. and there is still a chance they can get a few inches of land. with their B team (OGWs) and C team (Khangress) and D team (fifth colimnists) and many such teams batting for them. the surgical strike and the airstrik...
by bharathp
24 Apr 2025 23:59
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion
Replies: 1184
Views: 243075

Re: Pahalgam Terror Attack: News & Discussion

just another data point:
earlier, PoK retaking had the additional character of the CPEC road passing through the area (so cheen can get involved)
with the CPEC in shambles.. this maybe a blessing for Cheen to use as pretext to drop CPEC. they anyways got the monies they wanted to get.
by bharathp
11 Apr 2025 04:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1759
Views: 713623

Re: India's Power Sector

https://i.ibb.co/XZk9tfvk/electricity-generation.png Mort Walker ji.. please note the growth in cheen's electricity generation is also directly related to the number of manufacturing companies coming up over there. its not just per capita comsumption but an oversized export oriented manufacturing i...
by bharathp
28 Mar 2025 06:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022
Replies: 72
Views: 40371

Re: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022

"what are the chances of exporting a place that IAF may not buy" the chinese do not use the jf-17 - but have exported it to so many countries as of now. IAF is no barometer to decide what is a good product for other countries. we dont know the engine - true -i am hoping its an engine not ...
by bharathp
26 Mar 2025 02:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022
Replies: 72
Views: 40371

Re: HLFT-42 Lead-In Fighter Trainer: News & Discussions: 02 August 2022

I am not a regular poster, but a daily reader. The Chinese have used their jf17 to great effect to pull smaller Air forces into their fold. And having an entire ecosystem of fighter aircraft development in house or in control has a value proposition in itself. Arming a Sri lanka or Myanmar with us e...
by bharathp
25 Feb 2025 05:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2146
Views: 1161170

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

US join Russia on a vote on Ukraine !! The UN has adopted Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russian aggression and demanding the immediate withdrawal of Putin’s forces, marking the war’s third anniversary. ***The U.S. joined Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary in opposing the resolution*** I di...
by bharathp
16 Feb 2025 16:45
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III
Replies: 3303
Views: 1178809

Re: MRCA (Many Rakshaks Choose Aircraft) Contest - Episode III

lease/buy strategic bombers from the americans?
i mean, if its the trade deficit he is after.. buy that much of GE stock.. or a 1000 engines and stockpile them
buy raw naterials. oil.. anything to preserve our budding MIC
by bharathp
25 Jan 2025 04:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3901
Views: 1324866

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

^^^Fascist Government of Yunus hits another low.. per reports .. Yunus Govt will seek "international intervention" to pursue Sheikh Hasina's return from India....at the same time he denies the reports of atrocities on Hindus. ..Bangladesh blames India for spreading "misinformation&qu...
by bharathp
26 Dec 2024 05:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3901
Views: 1324866

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

All I see is typical weak kneed reaction from India when it comes to its neighbors. This reminds me of the time when Chinese troops in Tibet were kept fed by grains supplied via Kolkata port. Same ole same ole. We can strangle them whenever we want. The silence on the Indian official side means, so...
by bharathp
21 Dec 2024 09:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1780
Views: 6812284

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

this complete silence on mk1a is baffling! i fervently hope we dont kill the project!
by bharathp
14 Dec 2024 05:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2250
Views: 899688

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

the fear against one nation one election in here somehow doesnt set with me. I am not just hopeful but very much lookiing forward to decimating BIF and one nation one election is a path forwards to it. it exposes the dotty alliance type parties that have no ideology but align in state A, adversaries...
by bharathp
11 Dec 2024 08:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2186
Views: 841959

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/pakistan-s-ex-isi-chief-faiz-hameed-indicted-for-political-interference-and-misuse-of-authority/ar-AA1vBhgp?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=2e40f84cf8ab4a39bdf2c35c8e58cec9&ei=14 Bakistan's ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political interferenc...
by bharathp
07 Dec 2024 05:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6768
Views: 2083553

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Mollick Saar and also Vayutuvan Saar, Normally its best to ignore the stands of movie stars and only bring backlash when something outrageous is said. Most of the actors whether in bollywood or any of the south of India woods ( Tolly, Mallu, Sandal etc) all utter something to bring themselves into ...
by bharathp
27 Nov 2024 17:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 2250
Views: 899688

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

via @Indian_Analyzer Lalit Modi: "Sunanda Pushkar had $0 in Kochi Consortium but owned 25%, along with 15% Revenue Share of the Team for FREE! ~ I refused to sign. Tharoor called & threatened ED Action. BCCI Prez said He is getting calls from 10 Janpath (Gandhi Family)" WATCH VIDEO Th...
by bharathp
09 Oct 2024 06:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2371968

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2501535/chinese-engineers-killed-in-karachi-attack-were-key-to-energy-debt-talks-aurangzeb Chinese engineers killed in Karachi attack were key to energy debt talks: Aurangzeb “The ones killed were the Independent Power Producers engineers with whom Energy Minister Awais...
by bharathp
17 Sep 2024 04:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 904
Views: 1026877

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

^^ tejas at 00:48 and then ana amazing shot at 00:51
by bharathp
27 Aug 2024 23:28
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1780
Views: 6812284

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

Rakesh, the Ukraine war cut off alloys from Russia that go into US engines. Now they are looking at alternates. So there is a delay. Govt will take right decision. Very interesting that Russia supplies alloys for US jet engines! which really got my thouhts into a tangle.. then Russia could easily &...
by bharathp
14 Aug 2024 18:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indian Interests_2
Replies: 666
Views: 378252

Re: Indian Interests_2

Ramsuresh/ sanman garu - if I have to guess the "India+China VsUS" in the US backyard - that would be pressuring Canada
While China is busy trying to use NAFTA and such instruments to increase its economic heft
India taking the khali elements off from Canada.
by bharathp
14 Aug 2024 06:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3901
Views: 1324866

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

https://www.iranintl.com/en/202408092174 Iran has sent small shipments of crude oil to new destinations such as Bangladesh and Oman, according to shipping sources and data, the latest sign of Tehran pushing to sustain output at close to its highest in five years. Oil sales are Iran's major revenue s...
by bharathp
31 Jul 2024 20:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 738
Views: 443865

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

@ramSuresh garu, thank you for the quiz - I scored 9 out of 12 and thought I did poorly.. average is 29% sounds way too low in general, perhaps you could ensure some way to prevent bots? and also connect your correct answers to relevant sources for deeper understanding/reading. thank you sir for you...
by bharathp
31 Jul 2024 19:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6768
Views: 2083553

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Hockey: we still have to play Belgium and Australia, two very strong teams in our group. We would be lucky to reach semis. -- India already qualifies for Quarters - their games against Aus and Belgium wont matter for now, but would place them to meet someone from the other group. possible opponenets...
by bharathp
31 Jul 2024 17:35
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6768
Views: 2083553

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Just curious which are the realistic chances to reach 10+ this time? Javelin (Neeraj chopra) high probable Badminton -3 realistic chances 2 (less probable on pv Sindhu, more on lakshya sen he just beat world #3, and mens doubles also seeded in top 3 I think) Women boxing (lovlina bohorgain, nikhat ...
by bharathp
29 Jul 2024 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)
Replies: 4160
Views: 1178487

Re: Islamism & Islamophobia Abroad - News & Analysis (9-8-2014)

Swedish nationalists plan a gay pride march through a Muslim area, hoping for trouble https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/swedish-nationalists-plan-a-gay-pride-march-through-a-muslim-area-hoping-for-trouble/ I think at this point, its an open secret that anywhere in the world, we have normalized &q...
by bharathp
19 Jul 2024 18:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1780
Views: 6812284

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

Remember this when we blame Air HQ for still keeping the MRFA alive. Especially read the Print article. --- Rakesh ji, this looks like a widespread supply chain issue for all GE engines.. not just bharat specific. so while this may be used as an excuse by import pasands, it does not look like an in...
by bharathp
30 Apr 2024 04:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 5356
Views: 2371968

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

how in the heck do these people come up with such jargon?
"ingenious smart grid technology" and "artificial intelligence"
to win beack trust of people? its a bad day to have a brain and be able to read this.
by bharathp
19 Apr 2024 06:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 8021
Views: 2919031

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

^^^ the first line in the description reads "British colonizers created a massive canal system in Pakistan — and helped cause the country’s deadly water crisis." so why cant you do something about it for the past 70-75 years? the entitlement and shifting the blame is so heavy in their disc...
by bharathp
16 Apr 2024 20:46
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 1668
Views: 642125

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

I have a conspiracy theory about Rahul Gandhi. He is a dynast in a party, the stewardship of which has resulted in the loss of his grandmother and father. He was afraid for the safety of his mother after 2004. Could it be that he has decided to destroy the Congress party, root and branch? If the Co...
by bharathp
13 Apr 2024 19:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 10/7 vs 9/11 (Israel-Gaza) Strategic Fallout & Implications
Replies: 334
Views: 167291

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

cant help but wonder if the recent TSP/Iran tiff was massa poked to get TSP into a "war against terror part 2" and TSP can use the excuse of Iran's missile strike as the reason.
TSP wins, US Wins and TSP gets stronger in Balochistan
by bharathp
14 Feb 2024 09:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069563

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

a few more points with regards to walmart, china and India: Chinese imports entering through Wal-Mart in 2013 likely totaled at least $49.1 billion and the combined effect of imports from and exports to China conducted through Wal-Mart likely accounted for 15.3 percent of the growth of the total U.S...
by bharathp
13 Feb 2024 05:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2186
Views: 841959

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

How ij it that kaptaan is scoring even without his bat? Someone bliss to explain. What kaali dal jaadu ij thij? not an expert saar, but me thinks that: fauj got immi to control badmash sr now getting badmash sr to control immi feels counter intutive evolving their geostrategy, they have created a c...
by bharathp
27 Jan 2024 23:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1780
Views: 6812284

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

wait, 97 more is already added now right? so its 83+97 or is it 83+97+97 (a jingo can dream?)
by bharathp
15 Dec 2023 22:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1124
Views: 848211

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

Rakesh ji, I do understand the greater push for Indian subsystems. and we are seeing this bearing fruit in the missiles (AA/AG) as well as radars/avionics (radar/ SPJs) what I want to understand on that 78% (and my reason for picking that number), is that, there is certainly some calculation thats g...
by bharathp
15 Dec 2023 21:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021
Replies: 1124
Views: 848211

Re: Su-30MKI: News and Discussion - 24 July 2021

exactly - 78% of what? weight? volume? cost?
by bharathp
30 Nov 2023 06:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1
Replies: 653
Views: 449612

Re: Evolution of Indian Strategic Thought-1

@chetak ji, can you post the timestamps as an image until then? take a screeshot and attach here for ppl like me who want to hear the bits we are interested in?
by bharathp
25 Oct 2023 18:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2146
Views: 1161170

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

If the baseline expectation is that they will turn on an agreement at their choosing, then why have the agreement in the first place? It would be prudent to ask them to first honor existing agreements and go back from their forward locations. Or, if I was playing 56d chess, go for the agreement and ...
by bharathp
11 Oct 2023 18:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114696

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Imo, it's not the anti Hindu or pro Hindu issue. Having someone like modi means you only go higher up the social /economic ladder on merit. Small time corruption, loot, reservations all create avenues of wealth generation. Think of it like a lottery or casino. Many people will lose, but the ones who...
by bharathp
03 Oct 2023 07:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Air Force Tejas Mk1A: News & Discussions: 02 January 2022
Replies: 1780
Views: 6812284

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

might be an early signal of dwindling or no orders for mk2? perhaps mk2 will be TD for AMCA?