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- 18 Jun 2022 03:54
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3026635
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
Equations are changing. An attempt is being done to create a perception similar to 2004, where all allies backed off. Nitish is the cat on the wall. Jagan will just align with whoever in power. Leaders like scindia and others who came ffom congress can always flow back. Yogi ji' role will become vit...
- 18 Jun 2022 00:17
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 14901
- Views: 3026635
Re: 2021 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
There is something definitely sinister afoot. As soon as India did not side completely with US and stop all trade with Russia a lot of protests started immediately. Who the hell is financing all These protests? Agnipath scheme was not a major revolutionary step. I am quite surprised at the reaction....
- 03 Mar 2022 01:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
- Replies: 5804
- Views: 965729
Re: Eastern Europe/Ukraine [Feb 6th 2015]
It seems Russia is using only around 70 fighter planes in attacking ukraine. I am not sure why Russia is holding back so much.
But the western media is going bonkers on Russia
But the western media is going bonkers on Russia
- 21 Sep 2021 22:29
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 803589
Re: Afghanistan News & Discussion - April 2016
Around 4000 kgs of pure heroine has been caught in Kandla, Gujarat being shipped from Afghanistan through Iran. The actual receiver was an agency based in Vijayawada, AP - Aashi Trading company. I wonder how deep and large is the network, that in these times they should such huge amounts of drugs th...
- 03 May 2021 08:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8805
- Views: 2478051
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
It really takes a pea sized American brain to not comprehend a major corona outbreak in any part of the world is bound to reach them sooner or later., the more variants develop the more likely they will get infected !! ., they can delay but not prevent the eventuality. The presumption indeed points...
- 26 Jun 2020 11:38
- Forum: Strategic & Security Issues Archive
- Topic: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
- Replies: 8042
- Views: 1605104
Re: India's Border Security with China and Pakistan-2020
It looks like it is time for us to start taking action and push back. At this point we cant back down and make the current status the status-quo. This will result soon in China pressing for more area. I wonder if we do take action, it is going to be pure army action or it is going to be Air and Nava...
- 18 Feb 2020 21:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
- Replies: 5642
- Views: 1631527
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
A vija stamp from Terroristan on her passport ends her plans to vijit Usa and give advice on how to run THAT former colony, what what I say? Unless she wants to spend 4 hours in "augmented enhanced vetting" at port of entry. Reminds me of when an ishtudant (desi) came to me laughing about...
- 27 Jan 2020 22:38
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
- Replies: 10196
- Views: 2180166
Re: 2020 Strategic and Political Analysis-1
I saw one interview that Burka Bibi gave to some US libarandu channel hosted by some Uncle Tom. First I was angry at her brazen 'creativity' in how she introduced CAA to make it sound discriminatory and bigoted: "Offers citizenship to all except Muslims'. Then I was laughing my ass off at the ...
- 25 Jan 2020 03:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Keeping Amaravati/AP aside, I for one am glad that Telugu film makers and actors stick to entertainment and dont morph into BIF leftist activists at the drop of a hat like their Hindi or Tamil counterparts do. Imagine a Telugu version of Saif Ali Khan or Swara Bhaskar or Twinkle Khanna or Siddharth...
- 25 Jan 2020 01:00
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
One of the biggest land scams near vizag, where 35 acres of sea facing prime land was allocated by CBN government to Ramanaidu studios for next to nothing. Next to that another 300 acres allocated for film studios by CBN & Company. None on the bigwigs from Telugu film industry even those who be...
- 24 Jan 2020 11:09
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
But not all Telugu people are opposing it. Telugu opinion on this is vertically divided by parties . Most who supported YSRCP in last elections are at best indifferent while most TDP circles are opposed to it. TDP is trying to show this shifting of the capital as something which "all Telugus a...
- 24 Jan 2020 05:55
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Bhavani - What you are saying is that AP is pretty much stuck in a rut for the forseaable future. And it will be open season for conversions and corruption. AP is stuck in a major rut. No good leader to take over any where. There are some up coming leaders but none of them are big enough to form pa...
- 24 Jan 2020 04:04
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
Below is my take on the whole 3 Capital plan by Jagan: 1. Are people in Vizag celebrating: I am from Vizag, and i am from an Upper middle class family. No body is celebrating, Most of the lower classes are actually afraid that rental costs will increase. Most of middle and upper middle classes don't...
- 22 Jan 2020 21:14
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2249207
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
After the Wheat shortage, Pakis are now facing shortage of Sugar. There is something going at the structural level in Pakistan. Economic activity as whole seems to be decreasing. Even the most basic activity like agricultural activity seems to be stagnating or dying. The junta will soon step in, Imr...
- 08 Jan 2020 08:27
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: West Asia News and Discussions
- Replies: 1960
- Views: 563845
Re: West Asia News and Discussions
Both the bases that have been hit host US forces and fighter planes. US will probably retaliate soon. I think we are looking at the opening salvos of a US-Iran conflict.
- 02 Dec 2019 23:36
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
- Replies: 8447
- Views: 3032727
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
What we lack is brand building. We Indians tend to cheapen our own products, whether it is Rupa baniyan or IT work. Amrikis are masters at building brand and value. For ex: under-armour now a huge brand from next to nothing in a few years. I bought a under armour gym shirt for 23$ on Sale in US. The...
- 30 Oct 2019 11:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8805
- Views: 2478051
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Come to the city where I live and you will understand. The school district serves Indian food and Telugu is the second most spoken language at home after English and apparently next year onwards kids will be able to learn Telugu instead of Spanish as a Foreign language. Hint: This is happening in t...
- 30 Oct 2019 11:12
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
- Replies: 8805
- Views: 2478051
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
https://twitter.com/RepRoKhanna/status/1188485224411422720?s=20 #Diwali is all about reflecting on our lives, learning from our mistakes, and growing in the coming year. It’s also about good sweets, new clothes, and time with family and friends. Forgiveness, reflection, + cooperation are essential ...
- 09 Oct 2019 07:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
- Replies: 1964
- Views: 473358
Re: Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu - news and strategy thread
In a recent post, Jataayu B'luru correctly criticized PM Modi for ignorantly stating that Tamil is the oldest language in the world. I would add a few more points. 1.) Tamil is a rich and beautiful language. However, it is not very old. The oldest genre of Tamil literature, the Sangam classics, are...
- 09 Oct 2019 00:03
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
- Replies: 1961
- Views: 773590
Re: Small Armaments & Infantry Equipment - News & Discussion
Pakis are also soon starting the local Production of CZ-807 rifles. This rifle was initially designed by the Czech company based on our RFP. We then scrapped the RFP. We are buying tons of rifles here and there. For Gods sake why are we buying guns from a Emirati company? Does it make any sense. We ...
- 27 Sep 2019 18:35
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
- Replies: 3611
- Views: 1262146
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 03 July 2018
https://twitter.com/CaptDKS/status/1177398514898259968 Three landmark events viz. Commissioning of #INSKhanderi, launch of first P17A stealth frigate Nilgiri & dedication of Aircraft Carrier dry-dock to the nation at the hands of @rajnathsingh in Mumbai to be a red letter day for @indiannavy IN...
- 07 Sep 2019 02:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Chandrayan-2 Mission
- Replies: 2278
- Views: 581009
Re: Chandrayan-2 Mission
The communication seems to be working. They are waiting for comms to work. Even if the lander was partially damaged, it would be a success if we get a ping back
- 11 Aug 2019 22:20
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 886107
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
If it can fit Superhornet, it should be able to fit Rafale, Rafale is much smaller than Superhornet in all dimensions.sankum wrote:From google earth the IAC hanger estimate is 120m by 21m. the only fighters freely carried in two rows will be Mig 29k,NLCAmk1/mk2 and Superhornet but in no way Rafale.
- 09 May 2019 09:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
- Replies: 6200
- Views: 1166277
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
Telugu leaders both CBN and KCR seem to be overactive in working for a Non-BJP government. Jagan is on a Holiday. If BJP really needs 10-15 MP Seats to form a government, Jagan will jump into the NDA bandwagon. I really hope it does not come to it. Right now being a telugu guy, i really hate CBN. Lo...
- 02 May 2019 02:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
- Replies: 6200
- Views: 1166277
Re: 2019 General Elections News and Discussion
SuSwamy is not a very dependable and has a huge bloated Ego. He loved Rajiv gandhi, hates Sonia Gandhi. i think his hattred for current gandhis is more about a personal grudge rather than a real principle. But he is a real intelligent person and he can be dangerous if he starts employing his intelle...
- 19 Apr 2019 09:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2249207
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
I am relieved that Sad Umar is gone. Like Katare saab said, he was actually on the right track and his actions were plugging the holes in the sinking ship even if the pakis were too stupid to understand. I hope the new guy is more on the lines of Ishaq Dar and takes the paki economy deeper into pak...
- 16 Apr 2019 21:49
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion
- Replies: 2342
- Views: 1022784
Re: Pakistan Armed Forces: News & Discussion Thread
Saab delivers radar equipment to Paki AF Pakistan has 10 awacs now compared to India's 5. Situation is laughably stupid but could be rectified in one year. Please buy a few more embraer and put them in service as the Netra. No Issue sir, India will soon float an RFP for 3 AEW aircarfts. The require...
- 12 Apr 2019 09:12
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
- Replies: 3965
- Views: 1212061
Re: Airborne Early Warning & Control: News & Discussion
these are all flights of fancy. EMB145 is at low end of the size range. they have bigger a/c with very similar parts. its time on national security grounds to repanel Embraer, using a G2G deal and get them to modify 6 more EMB170 or EMB190 and mount our balance beam radar there. the 170/190 have a ...
- 06 Apr 2019 09:25
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
- Replies: 7956
- Views: 2249207
Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
What would happen if inflation touches 50-60% and PKR falls to 200 vs Dollar. I would think there will be streams of refugees towards India. How would be react in such a scenario?
- 05 Apr 2019 21:11
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Indian Naval Aviation
- Replies: 2818
- Views: 886107
Re: Indian Naval Aviation
This is what the Navy is buying So we are getting 25 MH-60 in total 24- New MH-60R and 1 MH-60B/R from legacy stock One interesting item on the list is the The Advanced precision kill weapon system rockets, But we are just getting 30 of these Guided Rockets. These are very light weapons. Also will ...
- 28 Feb 2019 07:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: BRF Information Warfare & Social Media Cell
- Replies: 55
- Views: 16132
Re: BRF Information Warfare & Social Media Cell
My handle is @mediathugs
I have not slept the whole last night and before. i follow ramana sir, rohit, pabbi
I have not slept the whole last night and before. i follow ramana sir, rohit, pabbi
- 27 Feb 2019 12:33
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 411331
Re: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
Singha wrote:the crowd is most definitely indian and not of JK - check the women. the last pic is that of todays mi17 crash site or atleast in JK.Kakarat wrote:
Its a old crash image of Hawk trainer
yes 2 are hawk trainer pictures in AP and that was some time back and third looks like a F-16 down
- 26 Feb 2019 11:01
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 411331
Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes PoK along with Ground Assault
The pakis's from Manshera are also taking to twitter having heard loud explosions and fighter sounds. manshera is closer to balakot in KPK.
- 26 Feb 2019 08:53
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Forces Strikes Pakistan Terrorist Camps
- Replies: 2210
- Views: 411331
Re: Indian Air Forces Strikes PoK along with Ground Assault
Guys, Posting after a long time. Do you guys think Pakistan will launch counter strikes against Indian Airbases in J& or Punjab.
Are our forces on the highest alert. There does not seem to be any activity on the military alert levels etc. Are we ready for war?
Are our forces on the highest alert. There does not seem to be any activity on the military alert levels etc. Are we ready for war?
- 04 Nov 2017 00:36
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1461534
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
They are old (the youngest would be close to 30 years old by 2023) and as such not worth upgrading and maintaining with a life extension given the cost associated in both doing it and then operating them. Hence the split while maintaining a subset of the fleet while retiring the ones that are prohi...
- 03 Nov 2017 23:50
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1461534
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
I think it is about their budgets and with uber expensive stuff like virginia class submarine and zumwalt class, i think they are out of money to support so many Ticonderogas. Also they are restarting the Arleigh_Burke line for FLight 3 (42 ships).brar_w wrote:Why do you think they are being retired?
- 03 Nov 2017 23:02
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1461534
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/news/a28565/the-navy-is-set-to-retire-its-biggest-surface-combatants/ It looks like US is retiring around 11 ticonderoga class cruisers starting 2019. These are the Mk41 Models with 122 VLS Cells. If we can buy around 4 of them - at around $300 Mi...
- 15 Sep 2017 00:56
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
- Replies: 7884
- Views: 1460970
Re: Currency Demonetisation and Future course of Indian Economy
Ignoring jackasses like RR is the better option i think, There are a lot of these folks in US andc canada. Just look at the petetion signed by these so called intellectuals before 2014 Elections
- 15 Sep 2017 00:33
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
- Replies: 4822
- Views: 1461534
Re: Indian Navy News & Discussion - 15 Dec 2016
Ships without ukraine engines can be carted either to nikolayev ukraine or india in special ships that carry other ships and submarines. Uss cole went back home on one such These ships were built for zorya engines before the donetsk thing erupted so russi navy cannot use them without mods but we ha...
- 28 Apr 2017 10:52
- Forum: History & Current Affairs Archive
- Topic: Telugu States' News and Discussion
- Replies: 2477
- Views: 163160
Re: Telugu States' News and Discussion
Now you've clearly lost it. I don't know if you are making sense to yourself, because none of it makes sense. So I'll let you stew in your bile. Good day. The TRUTH is KERALA (सच क़ड़वी होती है) get used to it Please dont speak for all telugu's. we are as diverse as any other state/states . Not man...