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by Sridhar K
03 Feb 2023 21:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447564

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Agree with Chetak Saar. More than Padma award, he should in Niti Ayog type bodies driving Atma Nirbartha.

Deserves a lot of accolades and awards along with his team.

Looks like it climbed the Bhor Ghat from the Pune side and will be doing the more steeper one from Mumbai during the trail run.
by Sridhar K
10 Dec 2021 22:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Military Flight Safety
Replies: 3349
Views: 809328

Re: Military Flight Safety

In one of the Tamil Channels, heard a local police who rushed to the spot. He said the weather was clear that time. While we saw the video of chopper entering cloud, the surrounding areas near the railway track and even the chopper was clearly visible before it went inside the cloud. Perhaps a local...
by Sridhar K
20 Oct 2021 07:58
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti
Replies: 86
Views: 15551

Re: Kaushal Vepa is no more. Om Shanti

Om Shanti. He was a prolific poster and opened the eyes of many lurkers like me.
by Sridhar K
01 Jun 2021 12:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707285

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Tamil Nadu has only 2 days of stock for Covid-19 Vaccines Express News Service CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Monday said that the state’s COVID-19 vaccine stock will be exhausted in the next two days and it is awaiting more supplies from the central government. Addressing re...
by Sridhar K
31 May 2021 17:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 304760

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

Puducherry is actually won by NR Congress, a party that split from congress and has been in power earlier. The CM is a popular one and It is win that they were able to copt NR congress into NDA fold and Tamil speaking Puducherrians did not fall for the anti-bjp propaganda that is out in full force a...
by Sridhar K
26 May 2021 18:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Five State Elections
Replies: 1447
Views: 304760

Re: 2021 Five State Elections

For my house renovation that is going on, my contractor got some ( termed Hindi karan in TN as everyone who does not speak Tamil/Telugu/ malayalam as hindi speakers).Bengalis for construction work. Interacting with them, it was clear they were BDs but claimed to be WB. They had aadhar, voter card et...
by Sridhar K
24 May 2021 19:20
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707285

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Though I posted it on Twitter, sharing my own fight with the wuhan virus. I got eligible to get vaccinated (was on the cusp of 45 bucket) on 1st may but got fever on 1st of May with body pain and was on home quarantine with medication, recovering nicely after the end of the first week. Did not have ...
by Sridhar K
20 Aug 2020 18:50
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1524085

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Newbie questions. Arent Chinese Sukhoi clones in Tibet more of fighters than mud movers with mud moving roles given to H6 bombers? If yes, does the payload restriction apply for A2A loadouts as it does for A2G? If it does not, then isn't PLAAF pretty good in air defence role with mud moving to H6 fl...
by Sridhar K
07 Aug 2020 10:53
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

Singha saar left when GDF got shut down. He is pretty active on twitter as @dharmicaeroplate.

The BRF starwarlds including Shiv saar is more active on twitter these days

Updated later: correct id is @daeroplate
by Sridhar K
12 Jul 2020 23:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 10196
Views: 2079465

Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

^^She is 67 as per wiki.
by Sridhar K
11 Jul 2020 15:57
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1524085

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

Rs_singh wrote:Hey deans,
Apologies for asking the umpteenth time but can you please post an amazon link to your book?
R
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by Sridhar K
25 Jun 2020 23:31
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1524085

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

A lot of puzzle pieces fall in place if you read above IE article posted by NATO with Shiv Aroor map I posted last night. Will post more tonight but big picture - Bottleneck is confirmed as apex of Shiv Aroor triangle that shows location of Chinese camps. Bottle neck is to its west. Big confirmatio...
by Sridhar K
21 Jun 2020 18:35
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 1524085

Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020

I had a dream last week where I am touring NE, Nagaland, Manipur etc. and there is a Chinese air attack on the NE states from across the Burmese airspace. Dog fights with Su30mKi taking out a few j10. Now rumuours of J10s in Skardu Can we expect an attack from that side (Yunnan) where they will not ...
by Sridhar K
30 May 2020 14:47
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Yes they can but on normal days when China is behaving well, it will have an impact on Nepal while China continues to make money either way through tourist. China being unhappy with the Lipulekh road, also triggered an unhappy Nepal to lay claim on the region.
by Sridhar K
30 May 2020 13:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

@manjgu 1. Per them India was armtwisting the Nepali Govt. through various levers ( this was in 2015) in not allowing China to build roads into Nepal while China has been offering help. Currently S207 runs till the Nepal border till Hilsa. There is a foot overbridge to cross the Mandakini river to H...
by Sridhar K
30 May 2020 11:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

@Arshyam exactly the same thought especially having travelled by S207 after crossing over from Hilsa in Nepal by foot. Unlike the Tibet side where China has a perfect road to the border, the Hilsa border was reachable only by Heli ( as we did) or 2 day Trek from Simikot in Nepal. Similar story on Li...
by Sridhar K
28 May 2020 14:05
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801885

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Aditya_V wrote:
Sridhar K wrote:Will the first 4 ac of 18 squadron a mix of 3 IOC plus one FOC?
All IOC single seat fighters have been delivered to No. 45 Flying Daggers squadron.
Thanks. So the other aircrafts in the photos belongs to #45 sq and #18 Sq had only one ac for now?
by Sridhar K
27 May 2020 22:54
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019
Replies: 3885
Views: 1801885

Re: Tejas Mk.1 & Mk.1A: News & Discussions: 23 February 2019

Will the first 4 ac of 18 squadron a mix of 3 IOC plus one FOC?
by Sridhar K
22 Mar 2020 16:59
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 2707285

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

When I was in Dubai, .business was as usual with tourist arriving as late as 10th March. There were rumours that the Govt was hiding the actual cases and there were isolation wards and camps already functioning .Being dependent on tourism, it was rumoured that they were putting a brave face. This wa...
by Sridhar K
19 Dec 2019 22:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 6664
Views: 1319787

Re: 2019 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

While we expected similar protest after Ram Mandir verdict, a relatively unharmful CAA focussing on a small set of people who sought refuge in India has activated the Jihadi- liberals out in full force. Is this a diversion for something very sinister from ISI
by Sridhar K
19 Aug 2019 22:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala
Replies: 2419
Views: 445483

Re: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala

Sachin Saar Thanks. KSRTC service was very efficient with buses every 2 minutes and Schumachers at the wheel. Looks like they found a good cash cow and will stop cabs, vans and buses at Nilakal. BTW learnt that the person getting special attention when we were at the Sannidhanam was kodeyeri onlee. ...
by Sridhar K
19 Aug 2019 17:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala
Replies: 2419
Views: 445483

Re: Kerala Floods - Aftermath and Save Sabarimala

Just returned from my first trip to Sabarimalai. Vehicles are stopped at Nilakal and KSRTC operates services between Nilakkal and Pamba, making some good collections in the bargain. Lots of JNURM SLF and Volvo's plying here. Police presence was very limited though checking was very limited. one gets...
by Sridhar K
19 Aug 2019 17:24
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Not likely. They have Hong Kong, Taiwan and US trade war. And know Immy sold them down the river to Orange for mere peanut shells. And they are more chagrined with Ladakh UT. When NaMo meets Xi, he will convey India did the right thing in ending the Cashmore game. Just like when the Three Musketeer...
by Sridhar K
13 Aug 2019 08:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454223

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Don't think so. BJP did not campaign much,(would have made it worse for ADMK) and ADMK did put up a good show unlike GE2019 where it did not put much efforts. It will take some good leadership in TN to sway TN away from the current narrative that is increasingly getting dominated by BIF. Social medi...
by Sridhar K
12 Aug 2019 18:10
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Also possible cyber attacks with tallel than mountain friends help on Indian business sites. Not likely. They have Hong Kong, Taiwan and US trade war. And know Immy sold them down the river to Orange for mere peanut shells. And they are more chagrined with Ladakh UT. When NaMo meets Xi, he will con...
by Sridhar K
08 Aug 2019 18:17
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Replies: 4479
Views: 1187889

Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations

Also possible cyber attacks with tallel than mountain friends help on Indian business sites.
by Sridhar K
17 Jun 2019 17:24
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447564

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Eastern DFC to be partially opened between Bhaupur and Khurja by Nov

Chetak Saar
This is giving me bad vibes as you are the second person I heard saying the same about conducive atmosphere.
by Sridhar K
03 Jun 2019 20:30
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447564

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

Chai wala info is that Goyal is not hands on and more marketing focused and does not listen to good advise. Perhaps being from Private sector does not trust Babus even if they are good. So people have learnt to play along. Similar feedback on Suresh Prabhu as well. Difference with Modi generally or ...
by Sridhar K
03 Jun 2019 20:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454223

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

As Aditya mentioned, this Tambrahm driven out of TN is being overplayed as evidenced by the # of Brahmin in the cities, the income levels of Brahmins (who do actual Brahmin work for a living) nowadays or no of Tambrahm in this very forum currently living in TN or at least have their families in TN. ...
by Sridhar K
03 Jun 2019 15:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454223

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

Magi Your last point and posting the WhatsApp forward that came today in my school group. A translation of Tony Josephs farticle in the Hindu from 2017 on how genetics is settling the debate on AIT and why Brahmins and BJP are worried. This is being rehashed today with Tamil translation push the nar...
by Sridhar K
02 Jun 2019 23:00
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)
Replies: 4767
Views: 1447564

Re: Indian Railways Thread (Dec 2015)

VSunder Saar My relative working in Goyals adda does not have much good words to say about him and your post on the reality of some of the advertised progress is not surprising based on what I heard from her. Before anybody question her political affiliations, she is as Sanghi as it can get. Project...
by Sridhar K
30 May 2019 21:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion

Met my father's cousin who retired from Pigeons Adda. He was the one who told me that Modi Shah will come back with some gr8 slog over hitting. He gave a surprising tit bid that 60 PC of babudom is pro modi which was surprising to me. He apparently did Japa 3 hrs daily for Modi victory over the elec...
by Sridhar K
24 May 2019 17:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Replies: 1964
Views: 454223

Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread

From the Twitter thread with other brfites On every problem, the DMK eco system successfully built a narrative that 1. EPS Govt is a modi proxy and all shortcomings of the state Govt is attributable to Modi. 2. Every issue genuine/bogus is handiwork of BJP who is out to bring TN down. 1/2 Despite be...
by Sridhar K
24 May 2019 16:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

KA has had bjp govt well before 2014 I believe. also not much prone to the Ararararaa EJ nonsense and rice bag convertism nor the high funda "we are more intellectual onlee" posturing of KL/WB neither the dravida politics and caste wars of TN. in that sense KA is a core central indian hin...
by Sridhar K
23 May 2019 21:21
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

BJPs wins just hit 272 with 30 more leads
by Sridhar K
23 May 2019 16:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

enna saar achu namma naadu ku? Didn't expect such a verdict for DMK. Tell me about it. Not sure what the makkal are thinking. Some Kongu belt guys from my team are stating that more than a vote for DMK it is against ADMK/Edapadi as he has turned cold to Gaunders on Caste related issues apart from b...
by Sridhar K
23 May 2019 11:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

pankajs wrote:Folks too early to celebrate ... wait till 1 pm at the least.

Moderate the josh .. have some hosh.
+1
by Sridhar K
23 May 2019 11:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Atmavik wrote:
Sridhar K wrote:Who said it is not a wave election. Anti Namo wave in TN KL and AP and a TsuNaMo everywhere else
NDA getting 5 in Telangana
Now TG is not AP saar. I am really upset about how the Anti NaMo propaganda led by DMk social media eco system has succeeded in TN
by Sridhar K
23 May 2019 11:04
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2019 General Elections : Results Discussion
Replies: 2982
Views: 419852

Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion

Who said it is not a wave election. Anti Namo wave in TN KL and AP and a TsuNaMo everywhere else