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by Katare
21 Dec 2019 10:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

+1. We cannot be patriotic while having visceral hatred towards a significant chunk of the population (the vice versa is applicable too). Anyone can protest any law or policy, they don't deserve being called anti-national just because they protest. I wonder if we would call Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain ...
by Katare
21 Dec 2019 10:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Ofcourse, azadi from anything is fine! Really? That's literally how the 2 nation theory was pushed for, and led to the Direct Action Day, and the deaths, murders, rapes of countless non Muslims and later Muslims as well. Should we ignore that? Also, if Hindus start saying "Musalmano se Azadi&q...
by Katare
21 Dec 2019 01:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Here is how I see it- Govt should not backdown, not even an inch, on either issues because that could lead to the end of the hindutwa agenda of Modi-Raj. Modi backtracked on land reform bill in his first term when opposition led protest started. Go forward or Loose it all ! He didn't backtrack. He ...
by Katare
21 Dec 2019 01:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

We must separate chaff from wheat or risk loosing perspective which would be followed by paranoia and group eco-chamber thinking. There is nothing wrong or illegal on that slogan , they fear Hindu domination so they are protesting against it in a peaceful democratic manner . That is how it should b...
by Katare
20 Dec 2019 22:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Here is how I see it- Govt should not backdown, not even an inch, on either issues because that could lead to the end of the hindutwa agenda of Modi-Raj. Modi backtracked on land reform bill in his first term when opposition led protest started. He is still paying the price for it in underperforming...
by Katare
20 Dec 2019 22:29
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

And beepul wonder why the GOI is giving them the long rope ... Given a long-enough rope, the Liberandus will fade away after having done their cat-walk and the RoPers will take center-stage. The only way to clarify the nature of protest without officially denouncing them as religiously motivated. D...
by Katare
18 Dec 2019 22:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

That’s a lie about Gandhiji, Gandhi justifying violence is kinda oxymoron. Anand Rangamathan just quoted Gandi on the Mopla riots. https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1206951965458149376 TIMES NOW @TimesNow .@INCIndia is watching another possible division of India: @ARanganathan72, Author tells Rah...
by Katare
18 Dec 2019 11:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

https://twitter.com/Ram_Guha/status/1206588522724917248 Ramachandra Guha @Ram_Guha A vow Gandhi asked his compatriots to take in 1919: "With God as witness we Hindus & Muslims declare that we shall behave towards one another as children of the same parents, that we shall have no difference...
by Katare
14 Dec 2019 11:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Chetak, What is happening here? Id it BD boarder? According to who? If true what a shame! assam beediland border saar. the twitter link gives you the handle. Also, at many places along the bengal and assam border, the cattle smugglers use telescopic cranes to swing live cattle from India across the...
by Katare
14 Dec 2019 10:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Chetak,
What is happening here? Id it BD boarder? According to who?

If true what a shame!
by Katare
13 Dec 2019 10:53
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

The Japan summit is scheduled for 15th December at Guwahati which is under lockdown, they will probably change the venue or postpone the meet
by Katare
13 Dec 2019 04:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

it is not clear to me who is protesting in Assam/Guwahati and for what reason? Muslims? Local tribes/ppl against Bengali Hindus getting voting rights? General sickular crowd? These changes are hard and unsavory things that are leaving a bad taste, guilt and feeling of fear ( how far it'll go) in man...
by Katare
07 Dec 2019 23:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Guys, have you noticed one thing. Usually, the entire set of usual Lutyen scoundrels retweet any BS about India, especially J&K. But except for a few of this set, I didn't see anybody else rewteet Dexter Filkin's hate in the NYorker. What gives? Now but for the support Rna Ayyub gets from the L...
by Katare
07 Dec 2019 23:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

But what about the one who facilitated this smuggling. She seems to be getting scot free. He WAS in India legally, so he could be "smuggled" into J&K; the only way this could be deemed a criminal act (in the eyes of law) is if his visa stipulations specifically prohibited him from tra...
by Katare
06 Dec 2019 01:52
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214502

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Aircraft Carriers are non negotiable necessity for IN. USN has suffered through the teething pain of EMLS development, so IN would have relatively low pain route to it. EMLS or not it's time to graduate to the big boy's club, China is already building in that size range. We can't afford to let our ...
by Katare
05 Dec 2019 05:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
Replies: 3611
Views: 1214502

Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018

Aircraft Carriers are non negotiable necessity for IN. USN has suffered through the teething pain of EMLS development, so IN would have relatively low pain route to it. EMLS or not it's time to graduate to the big boy's club, China is already building in that size range. We can't afford to let our o...
by Katare
01 Dec 2019 00:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
Replies: 3965
Views: 1165976

Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion

How would they put a third engine? Must be a good reason they are trying to use an aircraft engine but have anyone tried using a diesel generator instead. It should provide better efficiency and higher power.

Not aure if anyone makes an aerospace grade diesel generator of that size.
by Katare
26 Nov 2019 23:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion
Replies: 3200
Views: 1668903

Re: Artillery Corps: News & Discussion

Bofors is 39 caliber, 29 KM range artillery gun while ATAGS is 52 caliber 48KM range gun (65% increase). How come there weight be comparable? If you want big guns you would need big FATs and better roads. They also have option to keep using smaller Bofors and Dhanush to utilize their existing infras...
by Katare
26 Nov 2019 22:33
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Good ‘ol Indic damnocracy lives on!

Seriously there is an upside to all this, small tactical victories for other side keeps the faith in system and provides fuel for home side to renew the fire for fight against complacency setting in!
by Katare
24 Nov 2019 02:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

This gentleman appears to be ill informed and/or bigoted from my point of view. Max Muller’s work that I have read comes out as one of the most pro Hindu/India work ever written. He was viciously attacked by church and anglo-saxon right wing intellectuals of his time for his writings and lectures s...
by Katare
24 Nov 2019 01:10
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

A brilliant analysis on the BHU issue by Ajit Bharti of Op India. This guy is incredible in his choice of words, sarcasm and wit. You have to have a deep knowledge of Hindi to enjoy it fully. His videos on Ravish Kumar are hilarious. VoCa9hMP-do This gentleman appears to be ill informed and/or bigo...
by Katare
22 Nov 2019 02:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794670

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

Actually IA made sure the final scoring went T-90s way by couple of marks by creating different benchmarks for each tanks.
by Katare
22 Nov 2019 02:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

No they wont. Alighar Uty is a case in example. Many HINOs are defending this Muslim Sanskrit teacher appointment as they think the issue is that of teaching language only. The BHU appointment is not in the Dept of Languages but in the Dept of Hindu Religion and in contravention of the founders req...
by Katare
21 Nov 2019 18:46
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion
Replies: 2333
Views: 794670

Re: Armoured Vehicles: News & Discussion

We have indegenised almost entire tank, close to 95 %. This was in one of shows of Maj. Gaurav Arya. The high cost of Russian royalties can perhaps smartly be avoided, possibly by introducing a new Tank, mechanically similar in nature. Avadi built T-90 for 10 years, but no variants or product impro...
by Katare
21 Nov 2019 02:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1344285

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

Was this posted ... Why was this not implemented before, especially with Baki TV. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/centre-bans-content-from-muslim-nations-on-television-in-j-k-1620329-2019-11-18 Centre bans content from Muslim nations on television in J&K Cable TV operators in J&K have...
by Katare
18 Nov 2019 08:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 520
Views: 125830

Re: Ram Janmbhoomi Post-SCI Verdict: News and Discussion

Fanne, Its not Romila Thapar and gang, nothing is known about the king who started or how and why it was started. Infect the Indian history is blanked out for 3 centuries starting 1st BC to 2nd AD or there about. It’s commonly believed that India was under occupation of some foreign power during tha...
by Katare
18 Nov 2019 00:09
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir
Replies: 4234
Views: 1188733

Re: MiG-21 Bison shoots down F-16 in Kashmir

Have anyone seen/read anything that mentions awards being given to the pilots who shot down mig 21 and mythical Su30 MKI?
by Katare
17 Nov 2019 01:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

I don’t think any hindu has any reason to bow to anyone or allow anyone to define him/her.
by Katare
16 Nov 2019 02:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319791

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

People are stretching this hindu-anti hindu argument. One must be careful in name calling, if you call them anti-hindu they’ll calm you internet-hindu. You call them sickular they’ll call you bhakt. This doesn’t advance anything but creates silos in the nation. We live in a country bound be a secula...
by Katare
10 Nov 2019 21:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
Replies: 188
Views: 53689

Re: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.

This guy Arvind is full of himself and other foul substances, don’t even bother his half assed arguments. Everyone that has kept a cursory tab on Delhi pollution knows the impact of delay forced by state water conservation law on Delhi but it is also appreciated by and large that the water conservat...
by Katare
10 Nov 2019 03:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
Replies: 188
Views: 53689

Re: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.

I just wonder why there is such a lack of clarity ( or smog, pun intended) on where Delhi’s pollution comes from. Shri Gadkari claimed 70% of it will go away with his peripheral bypass highways. Since they were completed, several reports of all kind put the pollution reduction at north of 25% at lea...
by Katare
07 Nov 2019 19:09
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.
Replies: 188
Views: 53689

Re: Policy Changes in India: Electric Vehicles, Pollution Control, Energy Source Mix, Etc.

Well, biomass has a large negative, from the point of view of the AGW crowd. Methane is dozens of times more potent as a greenhouse gas than CO2. So even a small leak from source to consumption point will add to the greenhouse trapping. Small as in - 4%. Leaks have to be kept below that level, to s...
by Katare
07 Nov 2019 19:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1344285

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/kashmir/class-12-exam-begins-99-attendance-recorded-on-day-ist/ Not reported in the mainstream media, but in my view, a very important indicator of normalcy in Kashmir. (Greater Kashmir is a valley publication, not exactly India friendly). The news is from 2017. ...
by Katare
03 Nov 2019 22:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8412
Views: 2876203

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It’s scary for sure but it could also force us to reform faster and get our A game on sooner. We didn't reform for the ten years since ASEAN FTA...We won't change enough in the next 5 either... Labour and land reforms are practically impossible to bring about in India in a short time, even for this...
by Katare
03 Nov 2019 22:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8412
Views: 2876203

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

It’s scary for sure but it could also force us to reform faster and get our A game on sooner.
by Katare
03 Nov 2019 03:13
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019
Replies: 846
Views: 398694

Re: Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: News & Discussion - 30 August 2019

I have a totally different take on it, FGFA has been thrown out because IAF/GoI have finally grown a pair each to refuse friendly invitation from Russia to be it’s bitch or a guinea pig again. FGFA wasn’t the deal we needed or wanted.
by Katare
26 Oct 2019 21:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: J&K Union Territory-2019
Replies: 4374
Views: 1344285

Re: J&K Union Territory-2019

CRamS,
Why get worked up on a piece of entertainment? Change the channel to Republic or Zee TV and feel happy instead?
by Katare
21 Oct 2019 03:16
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion
Replies: 1043
Views: 189150

Re: The Ram Janmbhoomi Verdict: News and Discussion

Very detailed and fact based lecture, lots of authentic pictures of excavated artifacts ......Ram mandir part starts at 30 min.