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by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 21:48
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 422129

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

"Skeptics often picture digital sensors as hyper-reactive, instantly flashing a new number the millisecond the air fluctuates. In reality, official meteorological Platinum Resistance Thermometers (PRTs) have a distinct physical mass and are housed inside heavy protective sheaths. According to W...
by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 21:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 422129

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

The amount of crap people are ready to swallow to feel righteous about themselves while letting go of critical thinking makes me doubt human survival. You are deducing "feeling righteous about themselves" without any evidence; which is unfortunate but seems typical for "sceptics"...
by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 21:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9446
Views: 4587224

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

drnayar wrote: 06 Jun 2026 20:28 https://phys.org/news/2026-06-india-gai ... s-dry.html

India gained 2.1 million hectares of dry woodland in a decade, major study finds
Thank you! A bright spot, even with all of the caveats that came with the story.
by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 02:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

As Fighter Fleet Shrinks Below Legal Minimum, Pfluger Sounds Alarm https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-fighters-legal-minimum-wake-up-call-pfluger/ Congress wrote into law in 2017 that the Air Force must maintain at least 1,145 fighters in its primary mission aircraft inventory (PMAI)—define...
by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 01:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9446
Views: 4587224

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

“India's economy expands at 7.8% over January to March — faster than expected.”
by A_Gupta
06 Jun 2026 00:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

“A Justice Department attorney argued to a federal appeals court Friday that the Trump administration could hypothetically bulldoze the Statue of Liberty and Americans with cultural ties to the landmark couldn’t sue them for it, as the Trump administration fights to defend the construction of Presid...
by A_Gupta
05 Jun 2026 21:43
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 422129

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

I think I have ample evidence for the following theorem: Human intelligence is virtually absent in social media and most news-media stories. Where intelligence is present it is dismissed as bias (reality has a scientific bias). Corollary I'm working on: Democracy works only because it is the only ef...
by A_Gupta
05 Jun 2026 21:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 422129

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

Gemini: In rural areas of Kent, the morning temperature rise on May 26, 2026 behaved quite differently from London’s concrete jungle, demonstrating an even steeper and more dramatic explosion of heat.\ Because rural fields and woodlands lack the concrete mass to trap heat overnight, rural Kent start...
by A_Gupta
05 Jun 2026 18:18
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 976
Views: 422129

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

This is the flaw that made me question the whole narrative years ago and turned me into a climate change sceptic. Garbage data in and catastrophic models out. https://x.com/i/status/2061135911732015247 If you just read the excerpt in the tweet, here's the article: https://dailysceptic.org/2026/05/3...
by A_Gupta
04 Jun 2026 01:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13569
Views: 4925418

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Reuters reports: US targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact https://www.reuters.com/world/india/us-targets-india-with-forced-labour-tariff-amid-talks-trade-pact-2026-06-03/ NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) - The United States has proposed an additional tariff of 12.5% on ‌imports...
by A_Gupta
03 Jun 2026 17:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9446
Views: 4587224

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

“ India's gross GST revenue collection for May 2026 stood at Rs 1.94 lakh crore, marking a 3.2% year-on-year increase. Net GST revenue (after accounting for refunds) reached Rs 1.67 lakh crore, reflecting a 3.3% annual growth compared to May 2025.”
by A_Gupta
03 Jun 2026 02:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion
Replies: 1555
Views: 445254

Re: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion

https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/grid-connection-requested-for-us-fusion-power-plant US private fusion company Commonwealth Fusion Systems has applied to connect its first ARC fusion power plant to PJM Interconnection, the largest US competitive wholesale electricity market. The plant is ...
by A_Gupta
01 Jun 2026 20:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Thanks to Trump/ Elon Musk/ DOGE/ RFK Jr. cuts, the US public health preparedness for something like Ebola is decimated. CDC = Center for Disease Control. The CDC sent an “urgent request” for volunteers across job types and pay grades to help screen passengers arriving from Central Africa. This incl...
by A_Gupta
31 May 2026 02:29
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 754
Views: 821809

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

It takes a crisis for India to reform. The political resistance and risk-averseness are simply too high. It took Trump’s tariffs of April 2025 for India to actively seek new foreign markets. The economic shock created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is another opportunity to exploit. I hope s...
by A_Gupta
31 May 2026 02:12
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9446
Views: 4587224

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

In the last 20 years the USD lost 50% of its purchasing power. How do you explain it using the professor's post? Do Americans feel they lost 50% of their savings? Not only their savings, they lost their minds and are voting for openly and shamelessly corrupt politicians who are taking the wrecking ...
by A_Gupta
31 May 2026 00:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4354
Views: 1624555

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

“ Bangladesh's interim government (led by Muhammad Yunus from August 2024 to February 2026) suspended vaccine procurement through UNICEF and shifted to an open tender system. This bureaucratic change and resulting procurement delays led to depleted vaccine stockpiles. This disrupted the immunization...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 23:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2347
Views: 1320819

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

(Middle-power alliances) The Jakarta Post reports: Indonesia, France grow closer amid global uncertainty https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2026/05/30/indonesia-france-grow-closer-amid-global-uncertainty.html?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=home_headlines ndonesia has moved to deepen ties with ...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 23:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2347
Views: 1320819

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

(Middle-power alliances) Reuters reports: Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model https://www.reuters.com/business/canada-buy-swedish-early-warning-planes-rather-than-us-model-2026-05-27/ Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday annou...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 23:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2347
Views: 1320819

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

(Middle-power alliances) France24 reports: Norway becomes ninth country to come under French nuclear deterrence scheme https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260527-norway-becomes-ninth-country-to-come-under-french-nuclear-umbrella In March, Macron unveiled a programme under which France, the European...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 23:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2347
Views: 1320819

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

(Middle-power alliances) The Asahi Shimbun reports: Tokyo, Manila to begin talks on sharing info under a GSOMIA https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16603056 To counter military advances by China in the South China Sea, Japan and the Philippines will begin negotiations to sign a General Security of Mi...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 23:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4948
Views: 1499690

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Forbes Magazine: India’s Rupee In Crisis As Global AI Boom Leaves Modi’s Economy Behind https://www.forbes.com/sites/williampesek/2026/05/29/indias-rupee-in-crisis-as-global-ai-boom-leaves-modis-economy-behind/ by William Pesek (more about him below) Few countries have been knocked off balance as sh...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 19:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 4354
Views: 1624555

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

And a curse on that Gandhi and Nehru idiots for not allowing full transfer of population despite insistence of Jinnah. Historical note: Jinnah did not insist on the full transfer of population. He wanted a structured and planned transfer of the people who did want to move. He advised Muslims who ch...
by A_Gupta
30 May 2026 18:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion
Replies: 1214
Views: 465798

Re: India-Canada, Mexico and South America: News and Discussion

Bishnoi gang sent letter to B.C. police force claiming 1,000 foot soldiers ready to carry out extortions Abbotsford police confirmed letter received in August 2025 was shared with police forces across Canada https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bishnoi-gang-letter-extortions-police-9.7215...
by A_Gupta
29 May 2026 17:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

“The world is bigger than the US. Hard to believe, but it’s true” - OM
by A_Gupta
27 May 2026 03:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2347
Views: 1320819

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

The history of human progress ins one of increasing circles of cooperation. Liberalism + nationalism combined have been one of the most potent forces of expanding and sustaining cooperation. Yuval Harari:

https://youtu.be/9NCxS__rtAo?si=OYIvuzKT83HH9rFm
by A_Gupta
27 May 2026 01:39
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3764
Views: 1052849

Re: Iran News and Discussions

^^^ the difference is the Terroristan games have negligible impact on India, while the US-Israel-Iran war is putting a huge strain on the Indian economy.
by A_Gupta
26 May 2026 06:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

^^^ India has zero to do with any US-Iran deal that results in a cessation of hostilities and a resumption of commerce in the GCC states; but India will benefit from it. Even it is for 30 days or 60 days or otherwise temporary. It will be a relief to India's current account and government deficit, t...
by A_Gupta
26 May 2026 01:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13569
Views: 4925418

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Trump will appoint Rubio to the post of Viceroy of Cuba. /sarc
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 19:49
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Medical Topics Corner
Replies: 90
Views: 109913

Re: BR Medical Topics Corner

Not quite the right place, but where else? India reviews Ebola preparedness. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/131310400.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst --- An anecdote from the Kathmandu Post: At a time when Ebola was spreading ...
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 19:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

The Times of Israel reports: Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal, says joining should be ‘mandatory’ for 6 Muslim nations, tells Saudis and Qataris to go first US President Donald Trump ties the emerging Iran deal with the Abraham Accords normalization agreements with Israel and says joining it...
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 18:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 652
Views: 507845

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

https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/ ... nitas.html
ENCYCLICAL LETTER
MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS
OF HIS HOLINESS
POPE LEO XIV
ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON
IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 06:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13569
Views: 4925418

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Yes. Asking AI about connections between C. Smith and the current Pope, AI gave a long answer. I don't think they have a personal relationship but they agree on ideology. The final summary was: While Pope Leo XIV must navigate relationships with New Delhi using quiet, careful diplomacy to prevent a ...
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 06:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

The question was what "deal" are you referring to, and why does India need this "deal". There are no "deals" on the table, it is all complete BS. There is nonstop talk about "deals" since January 2025, but none of these "deals" mean anything and the...
by A_Gupta
25 May 2026 02:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 882
Views: 135027

Re: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy

Josh Marshall at talkingpointsmemo.com https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-new-iran-us-ceasefire We’re still getting conflicting reports about what is contained in the memorandum of understanding reportedly about to be signed by the United States and Iran. Both sides are describing different de...
by A_Gupta
24 May 2026 21:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13569
Views: 4925418

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

What is Rep Chris Smith (NJ-4) connection with American evangelism? Gemini answer: While Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) is himself a devout Roman Catholic rather than an evangelical, he maintains a close, long-standing relationship with the American evangelical community. His connection is built...
by A_Gupta
24 May 2026 18:54
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Renewable Sources of Energy
Replies: 543
Views: 354010

Re: Renewable Sources of Energy

On biogas: https://www.worldbiogasassociation.org/new-iea-india-bioenergy-market-report/ India has an estimated sustainable compressed biogas (CBG) production potential of up to 90 billion cubic meters (bcm) equivalent (bcme) per year, equivalent to around 120% of the country’s natural gas demand in...
by A_Gupta
24 May 2026 18:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Just one statistic: India’s wholesale manufacturing prices increased 4.62% year-on-year in April 2026, accelerating from a 3.39% rise in March, and marking the fastest growth since September 2022. Unlike the UPA which did growth for growth’s sake, Modi sarkar’s policy is to provide macroeconomic sta...
by A_Gupta
24 May 2026 17:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Me, I just want a deal that puts India back on track. I am not sure what "deal" you are referring to, and why India "needs a deal" to be "back on track". India’s economy is negatively impacted by the war. Quote(AI summary, but you can put together the picture yourself ...
by A_Gupta
24 May 2026 09:32
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 4003513

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Trista Parsi of the Quincy Institute said that the way you can know that the US is actually close to a deal with Iran is that the war hawks in the US will start criticizing the deal and/or Trump. Sure enough, Senator Ted Cruz is criticizing the proposed deal. Lindsay Graham also is a war hawk, but h...
by A_Gupta
23 May 2026 18:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4948
Views: 1499690

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

The correct answer is - why the Norwegian government trusts India is a question you should ask them. As to why you or any Norwegian should trust India or not worry about its human rights, we cordially welcome you to visit India. Next question?