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by Cyrano
07 Dec 2024 13:42
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 492
Views: 211465

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

Design needs to be standardised across brands, battery tech is also evolving. The Govt IMO cannot impose norms at this stage and stifle innovation. This will take a few more years. The Govt subsidizing EVs is just going into China's pockets as EU dumbocrats have realised. We should avoid such mistak...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 23:39
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 492
Views: 211465

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

The problem with hybrids is they need to have 2 propulsion systems and integrate the two. Which Toyota has been doing for many years which Prius. So the tech is there, but it makes the cars expensive and not sure what you gain from an overall environment impact perspective. Tesla boasted for a while...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 23:08
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 492
Views: 211465

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

One possibility is to use CATL batteries not for EVs, but for storing excess Solar energy for load balancing/load smoothing. Anyway, lot of civil works need to be built for large scale deployment of solar farms/windmills. They can build facilities to place large batteries at the points of power gen...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 22:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3373
Views: 722588

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

https://www.india.com/news/world/threat-to-india-dangerous-move-by-bangladesh-as-it-deploys-killer-drone-bayraktar-tb2-near-the-drone-is-given-by-not-pakistan-china-7443272/ Threat to India: Dangerous move by Bangladesh, as it deploys killer drone Bayraktar TB2 near…, the drone is given by…., not Pa...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 21:15
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8714
Views: 3325314

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Good to see what seems to be useful criticism by opposition MoP after a long time. Let's hear the Govt/FM's response.
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 20:57
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 475
Views: 214987

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

Thanks for sharing, sent to my nephew who is now teaching at IIT Indore
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 20:34
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout
Replies: 2914
Views: 824425

Re: Russian-Ukranian War: Geopolitical Fallout

What a wasted opportunity with Lavrov! Tucker is dumb as duck and out of depth in such interviews. The only good thing is he lets his guests speak without interrupting.
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 20:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion
Replies: 815
Views: 406553

Re: Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF): News & Discussion

^^^agree. Dassault will commit to any "industry standard" timelines to sign the deal. Then they will gain 6-12 months in some pilot training plan on their CDG carrier. Then come India specific enhancements their specifications, Dev, testing and acceptance on 1 or 2 birds. This can get them...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - South & North Korea Thread
Replies: 1384
Views: 329738

Re: India - South & North Korea Thread

Thanks Saar, Dunno to what extent other ASEAN countries appreciate ancient civilisational references these days... Quite variable I'd think, but we should keep at it to decolonise their minds. Instead of running to EU for mfg tech with FTAs (ironically it's due to our historical post colonial reflex...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 18:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - South & North Korea Thread
Replies: 1384
Views: 329738

Re: India - South & North Korea Thread

Ssridhar garu, SoKo doesn't appear often on our foreign policy agenda, there haven't been high profile state visits or cooperations. Besides buying some arty mil equipment, this has been a low profile relationship. Is there a reason for this? Or may be I'm not as tuned in as you and have missed imp ...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 17:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 8729
Views: 2062608

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Chetak Saar, Doesn't look like any thought out strategy to me. Dems have gone far left and got blinded by woke ideology which appeals to a micro minority. Europe jumped along thinking they have a new moralising stick to beat the RoW with. All that backfired. Deep State or MIC+Big business have IMO s...
by Cyrano
06 Dec 2024 17:36
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Modi 3.0 - Bharat
Replies: 1224
Views: 243415

Re: Modi 3.0 - Bharat

Already the courts have put the ball in AS's court re Pappy's nationality. But for some reason (a known devil perhaps) there is no action. Various ED cases moving at an injured snail's pace...

Lets keep munching the popcorn.
by Cyrano
04 Dec 2024 15:53
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

..A lesser-known tactical innovation, a series of mistakes and an Everestian defence were the hallmarks of game seven of the World Chess Championship between Ding Liren and D Gukesh. The final result -- after 72 moves and over five hours World Chess Championship: Gukesh lets opportunity slip in Gam...
by Cyrano
03 Dec 2024 13:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 8729
Views: 2062608

Re: Understanding the US - Again

Hunter's pardon has more to do with Ukraine than any fatherly love.
by Cyrano
03 Dec 2024 13:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8714
Views: 3325314

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Glad to hear about Chennai and Bangalore leading the way, I wasn't aware of it.
by Cyrano
03 Dec 2024 13:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 492
Views: 211465

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

Very very cool ! Buying Italian design house Pininfarina was a good move by Mahindra!
by Cyrano
03 Dec 2024 00:40
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8714
Views: 3325314

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Haresh Ji,
Not to my knowledge. We are really no where in waste segregation, collection and the rest of the chain. Sadly.
by Cyrano
03 Dec 2024 00:37
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8714
Views: 3325314

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Then how will we fund the umpteen central and state government schemes and freebies Saar?
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 18:47
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8714
Views: 3325314

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

The centre vs state vs concurrent list of responsibilities I suspect puts a lot of these into states' list. At least on BJP ruled states a lot of these measures can be implemented according to norms and policies established by the centre (needed to achieve commonality and standardise, like Bharat no...
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 16:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: European Union: Positive News
Replies: 446
Views: 222066

Re: European Union: Positive News

Total loss of influence, business and even respect from France Afrique countries will be the enduring legacy of Macron.
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 16:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: BRICS: News and Discussion
Replies: 434
Views: 111477

Re: BRICS: News and Discussion

Thanks for posting the above on Brazil ricky Ji. There is a trade deal that EU wants to sign with Brazil and other south American countries called MERCOSUR which is facing resistance from farmers within EU countries. Strangely this article doesn't mention it. Secondly, it would be interesting to see...
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 16:30
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 9765
Views: 2927932

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

^^^However true that might be, India must view US as one among several global partners. US administrations will continue to be fickle and sometimes devious, despite the growth in numbers, affluence and influence of Indian diaspora in the US. India should not make one way exceptions or concessions to...
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 14:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 9765
Views: 2927932

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Saar,
What hold does Indi all have on business houses now after being out of power for 3 terms and bleak future?!
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 00:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian Weapons & Military Technology
Replies: 2160
Views: 712251

Re: Russian Weapons & Military Technology

How does it matter even if the strike is non nooklear? The launches will be detected by NATO radars that can't tell what warheads are on the missiles, and they will launch their riposte/second strike assuming they are nook tipped coz they are coming from Russia.
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 00:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 9765
Views: 2927932

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

Well that didnt take long and was expected, except by some: https://apnews.com/article/trump-dollar-dominance-brics-treasury-8572985f41754fe008b98f38180945c3 Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRIC nations There was never any real plan for BRICS currency, the countries are way too different on every st...
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 00:13
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 8729
Views: 2062608

Re: Understanding the US - Again

There are those that are caught and the rest
:)
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 00:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Elections Modi 3.0
Replies: 160
Views: 41004

Re: Elections Modi 3.0

Funny we are discussing future CM's caste again. What happened to "batange tho katange" and "Ek hain tho safe hain" in a span of a few days!!!
by Cyrano
02 Dec 2024 00:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Another draw today. Gukesh refused draw thrice and pushed but after a few moves the 6th game still ended in a draw, leveling the players at 3-3. Either Ding has lost the stomach for long fights and complicated end games, or he is playing for few more draws until game 10 or so to go all out for the b...
by Cyrano
30 Nov 2024 01:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Ding tried very timidly and played safe, when he saw Gukesh was defending solidly Ding I felt lost all stomach to fight and quickly drew the game.

Post match press conf had some questions that could get high DDM ratings :D
by Cyrano
29 Nov 2024 13:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

Dr SJ released Mohinder Amarnath's autobiography "Fearless" with an excellent speech

by Cyrano
28 Nov 2024 22:20
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

^^^ thank you saar.

Is this movie dubbed in Telugu/Hindi/Eng? My Tamil is rusty, cant understand much in other langs
by Cyrano
28 Nov 2024 22:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022
Replies: 1527
Views: 951918

Re: Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

Haridas ji posts here now and then, but yes, missing spinster singha vina shiv ityadi mahapurush
by Cyrano
27 Nov 2024 18:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry
Replies: 6645
Views: 1589986

Re: Indian Sports and Entertainment Industry

World Chess Championship:

Gukesh got Ding under the pump and won match 3 to equalise as they go into rest day tomorrow. Simply awesome play.
by Cyrano
27 Nov 2024 17:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses
Replies: 694
Views: 309586

Re: Challenge of China_ Political, Economic & Military Responses

I thought we already made a mobile OS on a unix kernel last year IIRC ? Cant remember its name.
by Cyrano
27 Nov 2024 16:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 9765
Views: 2927932

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

We need to fight indictment with indictment and up the ante with some arrests. Just leaving it to Adani to fight it out is the wrong move IMO. This case is NOT your run of the mill "fight against corruption" by a free and fair US judicial system. BD situation, Trudeau shenanigans, fanning ...
by Cyrano
27 Nov 2024 16:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bangladesh News and Discussion
Replies: 3373
Views: 722588

Re: Bangladesh News and Discussion

This is not an era of war. But....
by Cyrano
25 Nov 2024 17:19
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: US military, technology, arms, tactics
Replies: 3230
Views: 1009698

Re: US military, technology, arms, tactics

High on Tech, low on Trust!

by Cyrano
25 Nov 2024 13:32
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality
Replies: 774
Views: 171467

Re: Climate Change: Propaganda Vs Reality

The devil is in the data. Methods of measuring land/ocean temperature have varied/evolved greatly since 1850 in terms of instruments, precision, record keeping, global coverage of the measurements. If anyone takes the time to analyse the base data, or has the openness to listen to those who have don...