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by S_Madhukar
18 May 2026 13:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015
Replies: 2336
Views: 1307452

Re: Geopolitics/Geoeconomics Thread - June 2015

So Russia+ME is blocked, what next Africa? To keep the greenback higher ?
by S_Madhukar
18 May 2026 13:17
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9407
Views: 4546470

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Chinese model is also speculation. Build 1M EVs and hope for exports ? They speculate on factories instead of derivatives. Not that financial speculation is good in the long term. Chinese are one dark hedge fund whose source and income we can’t find out, just accept the price tag of their products! ...
by S_Madhukar
18 May 2026 01:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 13449
Views: 4860320

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

https://www.marineinsight.com/iran-announces-strait-of-hormuz-is-open-to-all-ships-if-they-cooperate-with-its-navy/ U.S Plans To Deploy Warships In Bangladesh, Closer To India & China The United States and Bangladesh are signing defence agreements, which will allow America to deploy its naval w...
by S_Madhukar
18 May 2026 00:59
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Any idea on land acquisition? That’s usually the issue
by S_Madhukar
15 May 2026 22:45
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

I think complaints are usually around overcrowding at specific times like Ganpati or Holi or Diwali festivals. RE:Guj the aspiration is a Bikasit Guj or Shining Guj will be a great advertisement to bring Olympics to India. GIFT city is another example so that there is all the incentive to bring the ...
by S_Madhukar
15 May 2026 11:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion
Replies: 1559
Views: 1476906

Re: Indian Space Program: News & Discussion

Don’t know what to make of that saree. Acknowledgment that some so called tribal communities were able to launch to space? If it was a uniform I might have been able to understand or there are other female scientists whose apparel has been displayed :(
by S_Madhukar
15 May 2026 03:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Just note that 20K crore of that new railways costs same as a SSBN
by S_Madhukar
14 May 2026 21:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

This seems to be part of Guj Olympics 2036 agenda. Just like Tokyo Olympics of 60s when they launched Bullet trains . Also in Guj he has no land issues whereas everywhere libbys will protest. Konkan railways the joke has been was made for Kannadigas and Mallus and Konkanis were mere travellers. Not ...
by S_Madhukar
14 May 2026 13:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

”The orders issued regarding the appointment of Thiru Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (political) is hereby revoked,” read the official government order. Note the name "Rickey". Why would a purported "vedic astrologer" take o...
by S_Madhukar
13 May 2026 23:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

He is going to pull some movie style stunts, create chaos , U- turn and that will be 5 years of mayhem
by S_Madhukar
13 May 2026 03:14
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2193
Views: 1891682

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

WHAT are those Indian engineers up to? There has been a plethora of platforms tested. Including the spectacular 20 minute duration scramjet test. The strategic options are dizzying. Practically the whole of Tibet can be insulated from resupply. These platforms based in Vietnam can strike Shanghai. ...
by S_Madhukar
12 May 2026 16:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

I hope the fence and electrify the whole border, snakes and crocodiles for non fenced areas and deploy a AI sensor shooter grid for the whole beedi border, if that's not enough throttle trade transit across the border and curtail tourist and medical visas , they can go to Paki land for treatment So...
by S_Madhukar
10 May 2026 13:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

TN will become another Karnataka now. More budget deficits. Feel bad for the voters but I guess some hard lessons are needed in if you constantly vote for movie actors. Not sure if Op Lotus will be possible for 5 years
by S_Madhukar
09 May 2026 09:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Replies: 6511
Views: 2783039

Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017

So turkeys voting for Christmas is not an Indian trait alone. UK has voted for Reform with 1300 and counting councillors up and down the country in the elections held yesterday. This, after every Reform led council earlier has gone into a financial tailspin after they took control. Farage is a grif...
by S_Madhukar
08 May 2026 03:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 697
Views: 200667

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

looks like the Rafale deal has hit an impasse..not much in the news either ?! Was this a cunning plan of MoD baboons to ask Dassault for moon which was surely going to be denied and then put forth the only option of MK1A or MK2 to IAF top brass and get them onboard fully on Tejas? If yes, then it w...
by S_Madhukar
08 May 2026 03:21
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion
Replies: 697
Views: 200667

Re: Vayusena & Nausena Rafale: News & Discussion

Rafale also gives us access to SCALP, Meteor etc , we get a few NATO tech that will be vital against the Lizards. Israel can’t provide everything
by S_Madhukar
08 May 2026 03:18
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 869
Views: 118173

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

I am surprised Han did not give Eyeran a few candies already just like they had given to Bakis in the 90s. I mean they were likely to get way more oil and gas whereas Bakis could only deliver gadhas and gobar. I guess Unkil was ok with Bakis getting candy at our expense [edit] I guess they provided ...
by S_Madhukar
07 May 2026 00:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Suvendhu Adhikari’s PA shot dead.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-lea ... _topscroll

Time to clean up the state !
by S_Madhukar
06 May 2026 12:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4833
Views: 1458415

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

https://x.com/i/status/2051295255228780626 @ZbnX5n VERY BIG BIG BREAKING NEWS Big move by MHA IPS Ajay Pal Sharma sent to West Bengal on a 5-year deputation. Power shift or strategic placement? While this is good I hope we don’t have to rely on individual but institutions to do their jobs. Of cours...
by S_Madhukar
06 May 2026 06:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 869
Views: 118173

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

Amber G. wrote: 05 May 2026 21:06 kamikaze dolphins?
Hegseth: I can't confirm or deny whether we have kamikaze dolphins, but I can confirm they dont'
Come on Pete admit it that the orca from Free Willy was a US trained hunter killer ! :lol: Don’t fool MAGA with dolphin stories !
by S_Madhukar
05 May 2026 16:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7751
Views: 2878264

Re: Internal Security Watch

https://x.com/i/status/2051114263180443886 @prafullaketkar Is it a coincidence that across the media platforms, Mughals are being glorified? Who is pushing and funding this campaign? Is it to do with new NCERT books? https://x.com/RatanSharda55/status/2050839123586695479 @RatanSharda55 Efforts to g...
by S_Madhukar
05 May 2026 04:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion
Replies: 1976
Views: 661050

Re: Nepal and Bhutan News and discussion

Easy entry of Nepalese into India without visas is a major reason why Nepalis hold India in contempt. Anything available easily is not valued. Look at Pakistan -- any Paki who gets Indian visa is treated as a celebrity. Let Nepalis queue at Indian embassy for a visa, and see how they start talking ...
by S_Madhukar
04 May 2026 20:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Unless Annamalai becomes MLA it won’t work for his leadership. He needs to enter the assembly and use his wit and speech to showcase his leadership. He is more in Dev Fadnavis style I think, more cerebral and principled. He needs to become a proper TN politician IMO
by S_Madhukar
04 May 2026 18:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-Africa News and Discussion
Replies: 578
Views: 307281

Re: India-Africa News and Discussion

A lovely looking Indian Christian happily married in Nigeria. Well Sanatanis are saved!

by S_Madhukar
04 May 2026 17:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 2193
Views: 1891682

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Was the PL-15 used anywhere operationally and recovered for analysis before we got hold of it? Did we have a deep undercover espionage program which got it's data before it was used against us/anyone ? Tactically - if India did not know about dark launch by fighters from deep inside and then missil...
by S_Madhukar
04 May 2026 11:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9407
Views: 4546470

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

I must say this remarkably ugly vehicle does little to enhance appreciation of India’s sophistication. They allow narrow lanes and gullies. Govt then doesn’t need to invest in good roads and encroachments are fine. Also a great marker of poverty! But then before we get rid of them we need proper ro...
by S_Madhukar
04 May 2026 10:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1027
Views: 219655

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

TVK in TN. Means TN will be a new headache after WB is treated. Unfortunately Bano is still leading in her constituency… head of snake might survive ?
by S_Madhukar
03 May 2026 01:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13181
Views: 3945852

Re: Understanding the US - Again

We need to have a case by case study of entrapment of SoKo and Nihon over the years as well, because the Freaks bearing Gifts will also be carrying kill lists of whatever bothers them in things, minds and men.
by S_Madhukar
02 May 2026 23:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 9407
Views: 4546470

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Auto rickshaw was made by Piaggio first. Rajmata’s gift from Italia 😃
by S_Madhukar
02 May 2026 21:07
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

The 64km underground train tunnel - Brenner Base Tunnel - under the Alps linking Italy to Austria is being built. This is the worlds longest railway tunnel. At 3:46 Dr. Herrenknecht speaks from the bottom of his heart how Chinese dumping has been a problem and he has complained about it for a decade...
by S_Madhukar
02 May 2026 01:26
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

The Kinet VB train is supposed to be inspired by the Ivolga train series. Ivolga is stainless steel too but their finish is way smoother though not as perfect as aluminium. Hopefully we get those in VB

by S_Madhukar
01 May 2026 23:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 644
Views: 500783

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

A really good practical summary and current state of agents like OpenClaw. As the philosophy professor says these are Delegates not agents and if everyone can have their own agents it will only lead to bottlenecks as we all bid for the same thing or dictatorship because govt can run agents and enfor...
by S_Madhukar
01 May 2026 21:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13181
Views: 3945852

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Well the deep wells of $$ are in West, they will happily prop up Unkil as long as it delivers oil , minerals and assets to them. Unless the rest of the world has its own financial system, payments and technology unfortunately we will have to suffer this. Plus Lizards have proven to be bigger cry bab...
by S_Madhukar
01 May 2026 02:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 5093
Views: 2393413

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Some clips from the Kinet India team visiting Russian train manufacturers- interesting that some coaches have wireless chargers , some have USB chargers under the seat or on the pole. Since Moscow metro is huge you can search for your route on the train itself using the interactive route map… I hope...
by S_Madhukar
30 Apr 2026 18:07
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13181
Views: 3945852

Re: Understanding the US - Again

TBH I think best to have aid as a transaction. Why should someone feel “obliged” ? There is a selfishness from the aid giver too.., that of good karma or blessings if it is not about $ . Even wild animals don’t like taking free food they will offer you something back. One can trade aid without being...
by S_Madhukar
30 Apr 2026 03:55
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Siachen: News & Discussion
Replies: 3068
Views: 744506

Re: Siachen: News & Discussion

https://x.com/theamitkpaul/status/2043514371301859600?s=20 ---> "The lull before the storm". Before the commencement of Operation and India's Siachen quest on 13 April 1984. Captain Sanjay Kulkarni - the man who unfurled the tricolour on Bilfond La (left) with his Company Commander, Major...
by S_Madhukar
30 Apr 2026 03:49
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Tejas Mk2 Medium Weight Fighter: News & Discussion - 23 February 2019
Replies: 3154
Views: 2081089

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

Tejas Mk2 team must be like “Honsla, Injun, Badla”!!
Good luck to the team :D
by S_Madhukar
30 Apr 2026 03:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 7751
Views: 2878264

Re: Internal Security Watch

Sabir Ali poultry farmer from UP claims loud DJ music from nearby wedding procession was responsible for the death of his 140 chickens… https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/fowl-play-140-chickens-die-after-wedding-dj-plays-loud-music-11427688?utm_source=article_title_click&utm_medium=homepage&utm...