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by SRajesh
02 Jun 2026 17:38
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Here we go Shri Annamalai has resigned from BJP and will lauch own party. This is the second or should I say third instance where BJP central leadership seems to have ignored the local arthemetic in the Southern States. They messed up big time in Karnataka and let Congress sneak in. Telangana was ri...
by SRajesh
30 May 2026 11:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Tradition, Culture, Religion & Law in Indian Society
Replies: 942
Views: 551883

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

^^ The counter attack has already started. Audrey Trashcan has this to say : https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/audrey-truschke-harappan-seal-row-mohenjo-daro-pashupati-shiva-debate-indian-history-explained-2919036-2026-05-29 Also the Pakis have become over active on the SM and X claiming Indus C...
by SRajesh
28 May 2026 19:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019
Replies: 451
Views: 232132

Re: HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft: News & Discussions - 08 September 2019

HTT-40 with 4 machine guns pod with required avionics can be a ultimate weapon system in counter drone and loitering munition. sir Here's comparison of two systems : Factor Turboprop Trainer/Light Attack Aircraft Typical Examples EMB 314 Super Tucano, Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine Primary Role Hunt dro...
by SRajesh
28 May 2026 18:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Transport Aircraft for IAF
Replies: 4249
Views: 1230664

Re: Transport Aircraft for IAF

^^ A Turbofan vs two Turboprops. Problem with FOD with KC-390 especially ALG, Semi prepared or unprepared track. Yes can lift more than C-130j and cost effective and wider body. Commercial engines and cheaper to maintain than A400M. Tactical lift : C130J Medium Lift + Speed + lower lifecycle cost : ...
by SRajesh
28 May 2026 13:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Or even the erudite Padma Bhushana winner, writer Swapan Dasgupta Speaks fluently, can debate with well rehearsed points and never have i seen him flusstered and come across as angry or annoyed. May be able to handle the Babbos in the Education Department as well as the Institutional Heads. Has a go...
by SRajesh
28 May 2026 12:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

^^Unfortunately it takes a long time for non-performing or poorly performing ministers to be removed. Remember Shri Javadekar, it took an inordinately long time for him to be removed. As an education minister need someone who is smart enough to deal with various institutional heads. I listened to Mr...
by SRajesh
26 May 2026 22:15
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3764
Views: 1051012

Re: Iran News and Discussions

Here we go : Now the press are speculating about the Power Struggle. Nobody has seen or interacted with the Supreme Leader!! And he is (if he is alive!!) for all purposes prisoner of the IRGC https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/mojtaba-khamenei-sidelined-irgc-in-command-is-iran-going-the-pakis...
by SRajesh
23 May 2026 11:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021
Replies: 332
Views: 596406

Re: Light Utility Helicopter: News & Discussion: 06 Feb 2021

Any Movement of these yet. When will the Army replace the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters!! Another crash today https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/defence/news/army-cheetah-helicopter-carrying-major-general-crashes-in-ladakh-all-on-board-safe/articleshow/131272590.cms Fortunately all survived includ...
by SRajesh
21 May 2026 20:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions
Replies: 312
Views: 151403

Re: MoD: Defence Procurement Policies Issues and Discussions

K. Annamalai could be best choice for defence minister. Your thoughts please. At least to start as Mos He speaks with fairly good insight on the subject. Qualified as a Technocrat But also has a first experience of Babudom An asset to be looked after for future Agree should be Defence as Shri Khadi...
by SRajesh
20 May 2026 01:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Iran News and Discussions
Replies: 3764
Views: 1051012

Re: Iran News and Discussions

^^ Iran like most Theocratic societies is bordering on Paranoid Schizophrenia There are reports of Iranian parliament voting on the bounty for killing POTUS, PM Netanyahu and CENTCOM head. Yet they are sending peace proposals through Jihadi Jernail!!! Any ways I feel it is going to be a Super Sunday...
by SRajesh
14 May 2026 18:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

^^^Nice signalling the OM and Eleven This is to firm Up: Oil, Natural gas, rare earth, copper, High Temp alloys, ceramics, powder metallurgy, Semi-conductor and chip, agri, ship building, automotive This is just to firm up allies who are against OM and are wary of China. I hope the scandinavians dot...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 22:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 882
Views: 133858

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

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran- ... cle-896093
Interesting piece of news.
Saudi planes attack Iran backed militias in Iraq!!
Wonder if they are really Saudimen or Pakis flying either their Bundars or borrowing Saudi planes to do the dirty work!!
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 22:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 13231
Views: 3995851

Re: Understanding the US - Again

So OM and a huge entourgae of CEO's visitng the Emperor's court What churan will they sell one another?? More importantly what concession will US make. Things may come to light in the coming days, but given Eyeran issue is going south what is OM expecting from Eleven?? More importantly the fallout i...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 21:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

^^IODP sites are they in our EEZ and part of our natural resource?? And also I was under the impression post KG fiasco that we did not have : 1. Deep Sea Reserves assessment 2. Deep Sea Drilling experience (albeit Bombay High experience) 3. Proper extraction of these reserves to make it economically...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 21:26
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Intention is clear - both Christians Joseph and Stalin with the help of Muslim minister for Hindu endowments will work as triple engine to destroy Sanatan !! Will they succeed? Only Hindus can answer! I don't know how the Temple Management laws in TN operate. May be others who have more local knowl...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 19:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

^^ Any further news on A&N fossil fuel deposits Is that also going to turn out like KG-GSPC fiasco?? GSPC lost a lot of money and NaMo got blamed for all the wrong reasons Having said that Reliance did fine considerable deposits in their block Rajasthan fields ?? Barmer have started producing Th...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 19:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

^^But one thing. Unlike the Muslims, the Christians both Catholic/Jesuits and later the Protestants started schools and colleges. I am a product of Jesuit institution. They offered good eduction, freeships, scholarships, sports education. Proselytising was always there but subtlely done. Given their...
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 12:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Add to this
The supposed reliquary of St Xavier and St Thomas being buried in Goa and Madras
We have Sufis Mazars on one side and Christian basilica on the other side
Between Chaadar Benth and Candle lighting, the practice of temple visits and Kirtan is completely trampled on
by SRajesh
13 May 2026 12:22
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

3. Conversion and denigration of local religions This is one of the most debated aspects of missionary history. Jesuits did sometimes: condemn local religious practices as “idolatry” or “superstition,” pressure converts to abandon traditional rituals, participate in broader colonial systems that und...
by SRajesh
12 May 2026 20:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 4913
Views: 1494811

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Chetakji https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-should-not-close-doors-of-dialogue-with-pakistan-rss-general-secretary-dattatreya-hosabale/articleshow/131041957.cms Another example of Foot and Mouth Disease. All we need for the Candle Light and Aman Ka Tamasha gang to start the clarion cry ...
by SRajesh
12 May 2026 11:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/aiadmk-faction-extends-support-to-vijays-tvk-leader-explains-why-dmk-alliance-talks-collapsed/articleshow/131027929.cms Shanmugam Faction extends support to TVK. This is like 2024 UP fiasco keeping Yogi out. Party repeated this with Shri Annamalai. They had ...
by SRajesh
11 May 2026 22:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

^^Dont forget there was equally diabolical ploy by Liaquat and Co.
They did not want the Mohajirs landing in Naya Pakistan!!
There was shortage of everything : food, money, water, shelter. and most importantly Land!!.
And they easily hoodwinked NeverWho with some Britshit Marmite on toast!!
by SRajesh
11 May 2026 22:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6251
Views: 2844336

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

A lot of chatter on SM and in news portal by Pakis on possible future scenarios. Probably the Eyeran conflict has embolden them to attack Oil installations, dams, Power installations etc. They are openly talking of blowing up dams. And also targetting Adani and Ambani, which can only mean Gujrat ref...
by SRajesh
08 May 2026 13:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

I know Smt Smriti Irani was raised in New Delhi.
Her Mother is a Bengali.
BJP is know to throw Googlies
Just Saying!! :D
by SRajesh
07 May 2026 01:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

And the other thing is the freebie’s assured by TVK It will bankrupt the government I am beginning to realise that this is a hatchet job by colourful revolution people As he is church connected probably heavy routing of funds via usual route And no wonder Pappu is insisting on supporting I wonder if...
by SRajesh
06 May 2026 23:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

To people from TN or people in the know how about TN politics Is this piece of news true ( I received some interesting info via WhatsApp group) DMK are upset with Congress for backstabbing them and running to TVK. I believe they are in touch with ADMK and left and rest of the combo to counter TVK Co...
by SRajesh
06 May 2026 17:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 882
Views: 133858

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

With OM halting the second round of war And recent reports of one page memorandum close to agreement I am a bit concerned as to what have the US and OM have agreed to?? Have the Eyeranians again done a one up on US Given that Pakis have been involved, I just wonder what have they just sold to US!! T...
by SRajesh
06 May 2026 16:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://youtu.be/2x0J-YEjZmM
Sooo Sorry!!
After a long time I really enjoyed Soo Sorry clip.
This is hilarious!!
And Lionel Messi reference is unmistakable
by SRajesh
06 May 2026 16:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Udduji I think Congress needs to be renamed. We should popularise this on BRF and later on SM I propose that Pappu's party to be rechristened (appropriate as he is half Roman Catholic and the other half I dont want to go into :rotfl: ) as Indian Union Muslim Congress and shortend as IUMC. IUML and ...
by SRajesh
05 May 2026 19:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

^^ So if the incumbent doesnt resign and is not even the member of the newly constitued assembly, can the Governor then dismiss her per the constitution. And the Hiz Honors wont interfere in the due election process and keep the recsults in abeyance on some nuanced legal point per some clause of the...
by SRajesh
05 May 2026 19:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

https://x.com/i/status/2051554759417762091 @rishibagree https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HHiWLU9a4AAP3lq?format=jpg&name=small Udduji I think Congress needs to be renamed. We should popularise this on BRF and later on SM I propose that Pappu's party to be rechristened (appropriate as he is half Roma...
by SRajesh
05 May 2026 16:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Didi says she wont resign! How will this pan out?? I mean once the EC officially announce the results will the Governor be duty bound to call the newly elected legislators to take oath. And the largest party officially elect their leader and approach the Governor to be appointed as CM. So if Didi do...
by SRajesh
04 May 2026 22:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Bala ji Sachinji and others Have you noticed in TN this time around, a Party without Dravida in the name actually has won beating all others propogating Dravida ideology or otherwise. As S Guruwsamy, the Editor of Tughlaq has mentioned, this a big shift in TN politics. A long time since late Shri Ka...
by SRajesh
04 May 2026 12:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Williamsji Its not that simple in the South that a movie star and become CM. Kamal Hassan failed, Praja Rajyam of Chiranjeevi or Kumar Bangarappa all failed. It takes a special connect. A social films and leader of down trodden poor man against rich and powerful aka Look at all MGR films Or a Mythol...
by SRajesh
03 May 2026 15:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

BBC, Skynews and every other news channel making 2 minutes docu-news about WB elections, Muslims, disenfranchisement and rise of anti Muslim views yada yada Probably exit polls are going to come true BIF’s and their akas are preparing for the usual Randi-Rona The modus operandi is to label BEEDIS as...
by SRajesh
03 May 2026 12:45
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 6251
Views: 2844336

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

^^Manishji I think there is a stronger competition for filling up these Jobs: HR pool from Indonesia, Srilanka, Far East, Africa can easily fill up these vacancies. Pakis were getting priority placements because of the agencies contracting these labourers are almost run by Egyptians and Pakis in mos...
by SRajesh
01 May 2026 22:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 882
Views: 133858

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

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/us-israel-iran-war-news-live-updates-ceasefire-donald-trump-shehbaz-sharif-abbas-aragchi-iran-talks-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-impact-oil-crisis-latest-updates/liveblog/130593667.cms Loss of US assests in the current conflict. This is quite eye op...
by SRajesh
28 Apr 2026 20:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: West Asia Crisis — Discussion, Developments, and Bharat’s Strategy
Replies: 882
Views: 133858

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

Pakis being Pakis, they are playing both sides of the field so to speak.
Only issue is OM is a very vindcitive and overtly transactional person.
So he might extracted his pound of flesh
by SRajesh
28 Apr 2026 20:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion
Replies: 1551
Views: 444019

Re: International Nuclear Watch & Discussion

Another question if I may both Amber Gji and Sanatananji The current Ukraine 11 or so reactors are VVER, similar to Pressurized Water reactors and Soviet designed and built. Am i right to assume they are akin to Western concept of safe Water-Water reactors?? And has RBMK has been completely abandone...
by SRajesh
28 Apr 2026 20:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 1078
Views: 240072

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Chetakji
If Tamilians can call Vedavalli as Amma and claim her as their own so can we claim Ram Madavji no
Yes he is a bit Odd but he’s our Odd boy :lol: