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by chaitanya
09 May 2025 21:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

This is the third or fourth wave of drone attacks. I know Pakistan is pretty stupid but could there be a sinister reason behind this? Is there perhaps a bigger attack planned by them? Are they they assessing our SAM sites? Are they just filling the skies up so it may lead to a friendly fire by our ...
by chaitanya
08 May 2025 23:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

^ Badhai ho Rudradevji!

Unbelievable few days. Feels like the beast is being released. Jai Hind!
by chaitanya
07 May 2025 03:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

One major difference from Uri/Balakot: videos of the strike have already circulated on SM. Going to be much harder for the idiots to deny it this time around "Attack was initiated without violating Pak sovirginity and only 5 people died. Pakistan 1 - India 0" Sigh you are correct sir… wil...
by chaitanya
07 May 2025 03:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!
Replies: 2937
Views: 604378

Re: Operation Sindoor - Bharat Strikes Back: Jai Hind!

One major difference from Uri/Balakot: videos of the strike have already circulated on SM. Going to be much harder for the idiots to deny it this time around
by chaitanya
20 Aug 2024 05:44
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 720
Views: 582273

Re: Know Your India

Thanks, replied - looking forward!
by chaitanya
17 Aug 2024 00:02
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 720
Views: 582273

Re: Know Your India

That is truly fascinating... any way to get in touch with you?
by chaitanya
16 Aug 2024 07:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Know Your India
Replies: 720
Views: 582273

Re: Know Your India

These readings sound interesting Bala and RCase. Thanks for sharing. RCase, does one get the reading done if you cannot visit?
by chaitanya
21 May 2024 08:46
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: BR Medical Topics Corner
Replies: 81
Views: 89176

Re: BR Medical Topics Corner

Is there a reliable source for the above statements?

If it were true submariners should have a “negative biological age”, whatever that means. Also, all the people living in higher altitudes should die earlier.
by chaitanya
02 Apr 2024 05:56
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion
Replies: 825
Views: 671655

Re: Chinese Armed Forces: News & Discussion

If true, this factory will also be the first to be targeted after hostilities break out…
by chaitanya
23 Jun 2023 07:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: AI/Machine Learning, Bharat and Bhartiya IT Industry
Replies: 527
Views: 423798

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

Hi Sanman,

Do you know what problems in machine learning have a quantum advantage?
by chaitanya
18 Jun 2023 02:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion
Replies: 7059
Views: 3100099

Re: Kaveri & Aero-Engine: News & Discussion

Maybe this is a stupid question, but in the ‘TOT’ will there be any know-how transfer on production technologies? Meaning automation methods, qc, robotics, etc? The reason I ask is, sure maybe the latest materials technology, etc. won’t be transferred, but is there anything lacking in manufacturing ...
by chaitanya
28 May 2023 18:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1
Replies: 3327
Views: 1114844

Re: Road to the 2024 Elections in India-1

Any links to parliament ceremony?
by chaitanya
04 Jan 2023 18:31
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3256270

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Thanks for the info Deans and ks_sachin. Things make more sense now… the lack of ‘pilot initiative’ makes it sound like RuAF treats its fighters almost like intelligent missiles
by chaitanya
04 Jan 2023 08:36
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3256270

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Interesting, so did Syria represent a deviation from their typical doctrine? It seemed like there RuAF was bombing many ground targets in support… what’s the thinking behind this? What is the AF supposed to be used for?
by chaitanya
04 Jan 2023 00:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4761
Views: 3256270

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Hi Deans, Thanks for the detailed analysis! Any idea why the RuAF has been missing in action (or so it seems)? Seeing videos of trench warfare using drones dropping little grenades makes me wonder why a 500kg bomb isn't being used instead. Is Russia worried about the SAM/MANPAD threat or do they thi...
by chaitanya
21 Oct 2022 20:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: India's Power Sector
Replies: 1759
Views: 713701

Re: India's Power Sector

Great article, barring the obligatory ‘sectarian violence’ and condescension. It got me thinking that the GOI should work with PLI and foreign manufacturers to market ‘green manufacturing’. With all this renewable power coming online, one can sell things like ‘clean aluminum’ etc. to other countries...
by chaitanya
03 Mar 2022 18:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
Replies: 5807
Views: 1338807

Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]

Many forumites are painting a picture where Russia is backed into a corner economically with all these sanctions and new ones being considered like blocking dns servers and whatnot. However, it seems to me that Putin does have many retaliatory options to severely impact the west Financially without ...
by chaitanya
23 Feb 2022 22:38
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 512
Views: 326616

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

Interesting, thanks for that information! The last point about the wholesale dumping of cheap EVs from China is a great point. India needs to go towards as much energy independence as possible. I do not believe India has much in the way of lithium
by chaitanya
23 Feb 2022 17:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
Replies: 512
Views: 326616

Re: Electric vehicle and power storage

^ Mortji, on this last point, how economical is the ‘battery swap’ concept that the current budget is trying to push? Do you know what kind of batteries they are going for?
by chaitanya
02 Feb 2022 22:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069819

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

OT maybe but NYT and Bloomberg both have extremely negative headlines for budget. The Bloomberg guy called Andy Mukherjee seems to be on a 24x7 crusade against Modi/India. No worries. Andy & Suraj are fast friends. :rotfl: They are upset because each year it becomes harder and harder to talk ab...
by chaitanya
19 Jan 2022 19:11
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)
Replies: 6236
Views: 2118251

Re: Neutering & Defanging Chinese Threat (15-11-2017)

China’s Births Hit Historic Low, a Political Problem for Beijing quoting the most important parts of the article so you don't have to give nyt traffic... The number of births fell to 10.6 million in 2021, compared with 12 million the year before, according to figures reported on Monday by the Natio...
by chaitanya
11 Jan 2022 20:52
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3279
Views: 1062317

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

Rakeshji, thanks for your response. From many years of reading the posts here I realize acoustic minimization is the primary objective, but I thought what about masking it altogether (like in stealth ac). After I typed my question I realized a few things: 1) A Luneburg lens type passive solution won...
by chaitanya
11 Jan 2022 20:12
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
Replies: 3279
Views: 1062317

Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion

This might be a dumb idea, but is there a "Luneburg lens" equivalent for naval ships? Wouldn't it be useful if in peacetime the acoustic signature could be changed or altered significantly enough to avoid a positive ID in wartime?
by chaitanya
12 Aug 2021 22:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Replies: 14901
Views: 3945313

Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1

Au contraire, he is making it easier for the BJP to start talking about reforming the first-past-the-post system. It will turn out to be another brilliant self goal for the INC. Is there discussion to reform first-past-the-post? If so, RaGa is an even bigger idiot... any idea what is in discussion?...
by chaitanya
06 Aug 2021 18:06
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Telecom Folder
Replies: 1209
Views: 474654

Re: Indian Telecom Folder

Tejas to expand telecom gear portfolio, take on global biggies after Tata sale Tejas Networks will use the Tata group’s backing and financial resources to expand its telecom products-portfolio and locally design/manufacture the gamut of 4G and 5G wireless gear, moves that would directly pit it agai...
by chaitanya
19 Jul 2021 17:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 2052
Views: 932583

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Governments should not be allowed to control internet infrastructure at all. What if congress is in power and they ban this site or some anti-congress site they don't like. Agreed that congress having this kind of power could be scary. Any penalty should be sanctioned by judges, not the government,...
by chaitanya
19 Jul 2021 09:27
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Social Media Watch Thread
Replies: 2052
Views: 932583

Re: Social Media Watch Thread

Hi Gurus, Just had an idea - instead of banning Twitter (or any company violating Indian law), what if it is penalized by throttling access to the site? In other words, GoI reserves the right to remove net neutrality for any company violating Indian laws, and in fact, it reserves the right to make i...
by chaitanya
11 Jan 2021 07:48
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 3564320

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

Mods, sorry for the OT - will remove the post after it’s seen. Dhyana, your posts are very informative on the science of the vaccine. I am actually starting some research in this area and have a lot of questions - would it be possible for me to ask these offline? If so, what’s the best way to reach ...
by chaitanya
06 Jan 2021 21:34
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 697
Views: 745432

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Hi Titash, I'm 100% baniya and have family members who span the spectrum! One cousin is into import/export of housewares and refuses to innovate on even that, while another builds automobile diagnostics rigs and is doing R&D to improve those and export them. I have many stories of true baniyagir...
by chaitanya
06 Jan 2021 01:28
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Manufacturing Sector
Replies: 697
Views: 745432

Re: Indian Manufacturing Sector

Its a chicken and egg issue. While I understand csaurabh's frustration, it makes no sense to blame baniyas, as they are no different than businessmen anywhere else. Right now the 'baniyas' are being smart and using labor arbitrage to their advantage. Even the government is exploiting low-tech approa...
by chaitanya
06 Oct 2020 09:47
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020
Replies: 163
Views: 57065

Re: Armenia Azerbaijan Conflict - 2020

brar_w, as always, thanks for the very insightful posts! Has there been any analysis on how such swarms would fare when targets are spoofed? For example, by creating physical decoys as the Chinese seem to be employing near the LAC. electronic decoys seem to be more ideal, and to me, would seem to be...
by chaitanya
28 Jul 2020 03:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread
Replies: 14441
Views: 3564320

Re: Wuhan Coronavirus Resource Thread

^ nam-ji, ICMR's website has been significantly updated to serve the COVID testing info on their main page: https://www.icmr.gov.in/
by chaitanya
11 Jul 2020 03:10
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069819

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Default risk for Indian firms drops at fastest pace in decade The cost to insure against nonpayment by a basket of Indian companies including Reliance Industries Ltd.NSE 2.95 % and State Bank of India dropped by 252 basis points in May and June combined, the most for any two-month period dating bac...
by chaitanya
01 Jul 2020 22:16
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8953
Views: 4069819

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Manufacturing contraction seems to be easing: June Manufacturing PMI is at 47.2, up from 30.8 in May. Article
by chaitanya
30 Jun 2020 02:30
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064472

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

There are noises coming... about cracks in the 3 gorges dam as well... Satellite pics show that the dam has considerably warped at may points. It is a ticking time bomb. IMG Definitely some OSINT experts were involved in this... its pretty clear there is image distortion going on (see the image on ...
by chaitanya
27 Jun 2020 10:34
Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
Replies: 8042
Views: 2064472

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

^ I'd like to point out that many posters have discussed this scenario: a long drawn-out confrontation with attrition warfare lasting weeks with the Indian MIC failing to keep up with the Chinese. Let's assume that happens. However, one aspect is missed in these analyses: by week 2 India would have ...
by chaitanya
25 Jun 2020 22:42
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Let us Understand the Chinese - II
Replies: 288
Views: 133726

Re: Let us Understand the Chinese - II

Hi Suraj and RaviB, Thanks so much for your posts, they have been very informative. I'd like to add one thing about the Mandate of Heaven - if I recall correctly from my history classes, Not really a problem from an Indian perspective. Chinese history is replete with cases of the state attacking its...
by chaitanya
18 Jun 2020 22:16
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Replies: 5343
Views: 2086550

Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector

No, its not about beatings, its about perspective. I do not disagree with you that they have contributed more than most, but it seems like there are significant administrative hurdles to getting anything implemented. We see frustration everywhere, but there seems to be more of the same 'chalta hai' ...